News Highlights: By configuring the cloud endoscopy system with the latest IOWN APN1 (All Photonics Network; “APN”) technology, issues with latency were resolved, confirming that real-time diagnosis and treatment for patients through a remote server 150km away is feasible. Based on this result, NTT and Olympus will collaborate in studying the technical challenges towards the full-scale implementation of the cloud endoscopy system. TOKYO, Nov 19, …
CleverTap Recognized as a Strong Performer in Cross-Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024 Report
SAN FRANCISCO, CA & MUMBAI, Nov 18, 2024 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform has been recognized as a ‘Strong Performer’ in The Forrester Wave™: Cross-Channel Marketing Hubs, Q4 2024. The report evaluated 14 top global vendors across 28 criteria, including experience optimization, identity resolution and privacy, customer analytics, and mobile. CleverTap received its highest scores in three key evaluation criteria …
World’s First Successful Trial of Quantum Tokens Created Using Quantum Technology
TOKYO, Nov 18, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a successful trial of tokens(1) created using quantum technology (quantum tokens) in cooperation with Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) and U.S.-based Quantinuum. Mitsui and Quantinuum, which is engaged in the global rollout of quantum computing, have been working to develop practical unforgeable quantum tokens based on properties …
Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer enter partnership to accelerate digital transformation in the insurance industry and deliver services that contribute to customers’ sustainable business
Kawasaki, Japan and Walldorf, German, Nov 18, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer have signed a partnership master agreement to accelerate the digital transformation of Japan’s insurance industry. Under the agreement, Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer will collaborate on product planning, development, and marketing, including the development of the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance (1), an end-to-end cloud-based …
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony of LNG-Powered Roll-on/Roll-off Ship TRANS HARMONY EMERALD in Shimonoseki
TOKYO, Nov 15, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, today held a christening and launch ceremony for the TRANS HARMONY EMERALD, the second of two LNG-powered roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ships(Note) under construction for Toyofuji Shipping Co., Ltd. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi …
Nationwide TV Commercial Launched in Japan to Raise Awareness About MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
TOKYO, Nov 15, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Japan Ltd announced today that a TV commercial will be broadcast nationwide in Japan from November 15 with the aim of increasing public understanding of MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). MCI refers to the stage between “normal brain function” and “dementia,” where the individual can still lead an independent daily life …
Eisai Receives Positive Opinion from the CHMP in the European Union for Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
TOKYO, Nov 15, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today a positive opinion has been received from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommending approval of the amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody lecanemab as a treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis ofmild cognitive impairment and mild dementia …
Resorttrust Group and Mitsubishi Corporation Launch Joint Study in Medical Tourism
TOKYO, Nov 15, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Resorttrust Group and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to conduct a joint study of opportunities in the medical tourism sector. Under this agreement, MC and Resorttrust Group company Advanced medical care Inc.(“AMC”) will evaluate the establishment of a joint venture company to facilitate medical tourism to Japan and globally promote the country’s advanced medical screening …
Fujitsu collaborates with global suppliers in decarbonization initiative to exchange product-level primary data on CO2 emissions
News Facts: Collaboration with 12 global suppliers to calculate and exchange CO2 emissions data, using a PACT -conformant solution with global standards Fujitsu’s innovative offering enables transparent and reliable data exchange for calculating product carbon footprints at both product and organizational levels, allowing for visualization and reduction of emissions across the entire supply chain Initiative conformance to global standards, including the PACT Methodology, and demonstrates …
TANAKA Successfully Develops the World’s First[1] Manufacturing Technology for Platinum Materials with Nano-Sized Crystal Grains
TOKYO, Nov 15, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metal products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has succeeded in developing the world’s first bulk2 platinum with controlled crystal grain3 size in the nano scale. The average grain size of …
ULVAC Launches Oil Rotary Vacuum Pump Gv135
Chigasaki, Japan, Nov 14, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – ULVAC, Inc. (HQ: Chigasaki, Kanagawa) has announced a new oil rotary vacuum pump Gv135 optimized for the analytical equipment industry. This product addresses the industry’s need for quiet operation in analytical environments and is designed to improve operational productivity through advanced noise reduction and robust oil leakage and backflow prevention measures. Quiet Operation in …
MHI Publishes MHI REPORT 2024
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) published its integrated report, MHI REPORT 2024, on the 13th. The contents of the report have been revamped and enhanced with the launch of the 2024 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), which was announced in May 2024. MHI REPORT 2024 In a message from the President and CEO at the beginning, …
SoftBank Corp. and Fujitsu Strengthen Partnership for Realization of AI-RAN Commercialization
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Nov 13, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – SoftBank Corp. (1) (“SoftBank”) and Fujitsu Limited (2) (“Fujitsu”) signed a memorandum of understanding on October 25, 2024, to strengthen their partnership toward realizing the commercialization of “AI-RAN” (3), a new architecture that integrates AI and RAN (Radio Access Network), targeted for 2026 and beyond. In accordance with this agreement, the two …
Predictive Heart Monitoring Startup, GPx, Secures New Investment From NEC X; Joins Elev X! Boost Venture Studio Program
PALO ALTO, CA, Nov 13, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a new investment in General Prognostics Inc. (GPx), a fast-growing MedTech startup revolutionizing chronic disease monitoring and management. The investment coincides with GPx joining the Elev X! Boost program, an individually tailored venture program …
NEC receives order for next-generation supercomputer system from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and National Institute for Fusion Science
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has received an order for a next-generation supercomputer system from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), under the National Research and Development Agency, and the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), part of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences under the Inter-University Research Institute Corporation. The new …
All-New Triton Wins Special Award at the RJC Car of the Year for 2025
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck has won the special award at the RJC Car of the Year for 2025 run by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). In awarding the special award, the selection committee commented:“In Japan, pickup trucks had primarily been used …
Toyota: HySE to participate in the Dakar 2025 “Mission 1000 ACT2” with the HySE-X2, to tackle further technical challenges
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association) will participate in the “Mission 1000 ACT2(1)” of Dakar 2025 (Dakar Rally(2)), which will be held in Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 17th January 2025, with the HySE-X2. “Mission 1000” is the category newly added to Dakar 2024, which is well-known as “Dakar Rally” for …
NEC participates in COP29 climate change conference
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) is participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024 with a keynote speech in the UGIH Pavilion, the host organization of the conference, and a seminar organized by Japan’s Ministry …
JA Mitsui Leasing and Fujitsu collaborate on simulation-driven field trials to optimize commercial EV adoption and drive decarbonization
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JA Mitsui Leasing, LTD. (hereinafter JA Mitsui Leasing) and Fujitsu Limited (hereinafter Fujitsu) today announced the commencement of joint trials utilizing vehicles operated by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (hereinafter JA). The initiative that started October 15, 2024 aims to promote the adoption and popularization of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan. 1. Details of the joint …
Macnica publishes Integrated Report on the theme of ‘An Introductory Guide to Macnica’s Mechanism’
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3212; “Macnica HD”) is pleased to announce it has published an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2024, with “An Introductory Guide to Macnica’s Mechanism” as its theme, made available for browsing and download at the Company’s website. Integrated Report: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/ Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including …