Eisai Accelerates Progress in Oncology Research with New Data at ESMO Congress 2024

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the presentation of research across various types of cancer from its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, which is taking place virtually and in-person in Barcelona, Spain from September 13 to 17.First presentation of results from the first interim analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating lenvatinib(LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, in combination withtransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) will be featured in an ESMO Presidential Symposium (NCT04246177;Presentation: #LBA3).“The late-breaking data from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial add to a growing body of research that we have undertaken in hepatocellular carcinoma, reinforcing Eisai’s longstanding commitment to people living with thisdevastating disease,” said Dr. Takashi Owa, Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President, Eisai Co., Ltd. “We are eager to share these findings at ESMO, alongside our other research on lenvatinib monotherapy and incombination with pembrolizumab, and pipeline developments, as this crucial scientific exchange fuels our mission to accelerate progress in oncology and help improve the lives of patients and families affected by cancer.”Additionally, a Mini Oral presentation will feature real-world evidence for patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) treated with lenvatinib monotherapy in Europe and Canada (Presentation: #1926MO). Research into the use of lenvatinib monotherapy in patients with HCC from the Phase 4STELLAR study (Presentation: #964P) and from a real-world study utilizing the LINK (Liver cancer IN Korea) research network (Presentation: #972P) will be shared in poster presentations. An exploratory analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 trial evaluating tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma will also be presented (NCT03884101; Presentation: #737P).Research from Eisai’s pipeline includes a quality-of-life analysis from the Phase 3 EMERALD study in Japan evaluating either Eisai’s eribulin (HALAVEN®) or a taxane in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab inpatients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (NCT03264547; Presentation: #373P); findings from a Phase 1b dose-expansion cohort evaluating E7386 (a CBP/β- catenin interaction inhibitor) in combination with lenvatinib in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma with progression following prior anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy (NCT04008797; Presentation: #738P); as well as presentations for BB-1701, an antibody drug conjugate which combines an anti-HER2 antibody with Eisai’s approved anticancer drug eribulin via its linker, inpreviously-treated patients with HER2-positive or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic breast cancer (NCT06188559; Presentation: #437TiP) and non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 mutation/amplification(Presentation: #1296P; presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd), respectively.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. Regular abstracts will be made available via the ESMO websiteon Monday, September 9, at 12:05 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST). Late-breaking abstracts accepted for presentation at ESMO as a Proffered Paper or Mini Oral will be published on the ESMO website at12:05 AM CEST on the day of the presentation. Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CEST on the day of their poster session.Cancer TypeStudy/CompoundAbstract TitleAbstract Type & DetailsLenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Gastrointestinal Cancer LEAP-012Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with or without lenvatinib (len) plus pembrolizumab (pembro) for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): phase 3 LEAP-012 studyPresidential Symposium(Proffered Paper Session) Presentation #LBA3 September 14, 20245:36-5:48 PM CEST Endometrial Carcinoma LEAP-001Characterization of tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab (LEN + Pembro) in the ENGOT-en9/LEAP-001 studyPoster SessionPresentation #737P September 14, 2024Lenvatinib Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Real-World EvidenceRadioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) patients treated with lenvatinib monotherapy: real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in Europe and CanadaMini Oral PresentationPresentation #1926MO September 13, 20244:05-4:10 PM CEST Gastrointestinal Cancer Real-World EvidenceEfficacy and safety of lenvatinib vs. sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-center real-world study from the LINK research networkPoster SessionPresentation #972P September 16, 2024 STELLARLenvatinib (L) and sorafenib (S) in patients (pts) with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC): an international, multicenter, phase 4 study (STELLAR)Poster SessionPresentation #964P September 16, 2024 Eribulin Breast Cancer JBCRG-M06/ EMERALDQuality-of-life outcomes in patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in the phase 3 JBCRG-M06/EMERALD studyPoster SessionPresentation #373P September 16, 2024Pipeline Endometrial Carcinoma E7386Global, phase 1b dose-expansion cohort of E7386 + lenvatinib (LEN) in patients (pts) with advanced (a) endometrial cancer (EC) that progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy (CTx) and an anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy (IO)Poster SessionPresentation #738P September 14, 2024 Breast Cancer BB-1701An open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BB-1701, a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2, in previously treated patients (pts) with HER2+ or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic (M) breast cancer (BC)Poster SessionPresentation #437TiP September 16, 2024 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer BB-1701A phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BB-1701 in advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with HER2 mutation/amplification (Presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)Poster SessionPresentation #1296P September 14, 2024In March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co- development and co-commercialization of lenvatinib, both as monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck &Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, pembrolizumab. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in various tumor types across multiple clinical trials.In May 2023, Eisai entered into a joint clinical trial collaboration agreement with Bliss Biopharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Zhejiang Province, China, “BlissBio”), for BB-1701, a HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC), with option rights for a strategic collaboration. Eisai is currently investigating BB-1701 in a Phase 2 clinical trial in Japan and the United States for breast cancer, and BlissBio is investigating aPhase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States and China for HER2-expressing solid tumors.1. Eisai’s Focus on CancerEisai acknowledges “Oncology” as one of its key strategic areas, and will continue to focus on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs within drug discovery domains including “tumor microenvironment”, “proteostasis disruption”, “cell linage and cell differentiation”, and “inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress and cell senescence” under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. Eisai aspires to discover innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action from these domains with the aim of contributing to the cure of cancers.(1) KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.(2) E7386 is created through collaboration research between Eisai and PRISM BioLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanagawa)(3) The presentation with TiP (Trial in Progress Submission) attached to the abstract number indicates that the study is in the intermediate stage, and the presentation does not report the final study results.(4) The majority of participants in the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial had intermediate stage HCC per Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging, however, the study also enrolled participants with other BCLC stagesMedia Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

5 9 月, 2024

Launch of IOWN Network Solution for 400Gbps High-Speed Inter-Data Center Connections that Reduces Construction and Operation Costs by 50%, and power consumption by 40%

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The IOWN Network Solution (400G) (hereinafter, The Solution) combines the IOWN-related technologies of NTT Corporation (NTT) and those of IP Infusion Inc. (IP Infusion)(1), a leading software company in the United States, to realize high-speed, high-capacity, and low-power consumption communication.NTT and ACCESS Co., Ltd. (ACCESS)(2) have been strengthening the collaboration of the R&D and productization of network OS as well as sales and support in the global market through a capital and business alliance(3) to develop the IOWN.Today, nine companies, NTT, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT), ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom Inc. (Broadcom), Edgecore Networks Corporation (Edgecore), UfiSpace Co., Ltd. (UfiSpace), Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd. (FOC), and NEC Corporation (NEC), are announcing that they are ready to provide the solution to realize 400Gbps high-speed data center connectivity by their close collaboration, with their technologies and products. This solution will be sold by NTT-AT and IP Infusion.With this solution, customers such as data center operators and telecommunication carriers can construct simple and lower cost inter-data center networks based on 400G ZR/ZR+ for high-speed and long-distance transmission. This will contribute to a 50% reduction in the construction and operation costs of the network equipment(4), 40% reduction in power consumption(4), and rack space.1. BackgroundThe rapid increase in power consumption has become a social issue as the data amount in data centers increases due to the development and spread usage of generative AI and machine learning. As the data amount is expected to further increase in the future, there are growing expectations for low-cost construction of high-speed connections between data centers to distribute expanding data calculation processing and low-power consumption.In constructing high-speed data center connections, software-hardware integrated network devices with a limited number of optical transceivers options are usually used in the current network, which poses a problem in terms of investment efficiency. In response, there is a need to improve investment efficiency through the software and hardware disaggregation and the flexible selection of optical transceivers.2. IOWN Network Solution (400G) OverviewThis solution provides a switch/router capable of long-distance transmission at 400Gbps. Its software and hardware are disaggregated, it’s consisted of a network OS (software), a white box switches/routers (hardware), and a 400G ZR/ZR+ optical transceivers (optical transceiver). Depending on the needs, customers can combine optical transceivers that comply with the open standard and is fully validated.Figure 1. IOWN Network Solution (400G) Overview Features of IOWN Network Solution (400G)FOC and NEC optical transceivers are equipped with NTT Innovative Devices Corporation's Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices that achieve low-power and stable transmission performance and comply with the open standard specifications.A switch/router is realized by combining Network OS and white box switch/router, and customers can select the appropriate combination from the multiple white box switches/routers and optical transceivers to meet the needs. (Fig. 2)By combining the transponder functions in switches/routers, it reduces procurement and maintenance cost, power consumption, rack space usage, and construction lead time (Fig. 3).Network OS that combines technologies of NTT and ACCESS/IP Infusion that provides a rich set of functions that contribute to advance maintenance and operation quality improvement of customer networks.Figure 2. Combination of Network OS, White Box Switch/router, and Optical Transceiver for the IOWN Network Solution (400G) Figure 3. Switch/router Integration of Transponder Functions with IOWN Network Solution (400G)3. Solution Providing FormationThis solution is provided as a package of components from the following formation with one-stop and total support, from construction to 24/7 maintenance and operation.Figure 4. Formation for Providing IOWN Network Solutions (400G)4. Customer InquiriesPlease contact the sales representative of NTT-AT and IP Infusion.5. Future DevelopmentsNTT, NTT-AT, ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom, Edgecore, UfiSpace, FOC, and NEC will keep collaborating with their technologies and products to meet the needs for high-speed and large-capacity connections between data centers, high-speed and large-capacity back-end networks in data centers, and reduction of power consumption.In addition, we will meet the needs for the advancement of the data center related networks, such as the realization of high-capacity, low-delay, and low-power communication between data centers and various sites by connecting to IOWN APN.6. EndorsementNetwork OS ContributorsTakehiko Kawazoe, Senior Executive Vice President, NTT"The presence of various global partners is essential to the promotion of IOWN. We are pleased that a new IOWN solution combining the technologies of NTT's IOWN and each company will be offered to the world. The NTT Group will continue to work with global partners to release IOWN products as soon as possible and contribute to advance the customer networks. By implementing IOWN, which is a next-generation communication platform with high capacity, low latency, and low-power consumption, we will contribute to realize a well-being society."Tadashi Ito, President, NTT-AT"As a member of the NTT Group, NTT-AT is working on the distribution of IOWN technologies. We expect that the launch of IOWN network solutions will accelerate the spread of IOWN technologies. We will provide total systems/solutions that combine the network OS "Beluganos", which NTT has developed together with IP Infusion, the optical transceivers and white box device, and will actively contribute to the realization of the software-based and open architecture that NTT has been leading. Although Beluganos has been primarily deployed in data center networks so far, we will expand it into new business areas such as carrier and enterprise networks, and even as an IOWN solution from now on, aiming to develop our business as a system and service provider of IOWN solutions together with domestic and overseas partners."Kiyo Oishi, President and CEO, ACCESS"ACCESS has grown by developing products and services that leverage innovative new telecom technologies, such as mobile Internet and IP-TV, to deliver new experiences in our daily lives. As generative AI technology rapidly advances, the high-speed, low-power communication technology realized by IOWN can overcome the challenges faced by modern data centers. IOWN will provide a new business opportunity for ACCESS by making widespread AI experiences available to everyone. We are extremely proud to be able to expand this solution globally alongside our wonderful partners."Atsushi Ogata, CEO and President, IP Infusion"We are proud to partner with NTT in the development, go-to-market, and distribution with 24/7 support through a single point of contact for the NTT IOWN Network Solution, based on OcNOS. OcNOS continues to be relevant as the industry's most mature and supported networking operating system for white box deployments in the industry and is positioned to be the platform for powering the next generation of computing and network applications."White Box Switch/Router ContributorsRam Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Switching Group, Broadcom"As a provider of switching, routing, and high-speed digital signal processing technology for AI/ML and data center networking, Broadcom is committed to the vision of the IOWN Global Forum. We are excited to collaborate with NTT and other members of the community to drive transformative changes in the connected world."Andy Wu, Chairman and President, Edgecore"Edgecore is thrilled to collaborate with NTT, to drive the collective success of IOWN journey. With the robust design and manufacturing quality from our experienced team, Edgecore provides 400G open networking switches/routers to meet market requirements. Together, we are not just building a network, but fostering an ecosystem for growth, creativity, and excellence through our long-term partnership."Vincent Ho, CEO, UfiSpace"UfiSpace leads in open networking innovation, fulfilling the need for high-speed, large-capacity inter-data center connectivity. Our participation in the IOWN Network Solution (400G) ensures our customers’ benefit from greater choices, flexibility, and optimized total cost of ownership."Transceiver ContributorsTakashi Yamane, President, FOC"FOC has been providing cutting-edge optical transceivers that contribute to developing the communication infrastructure of society since coherent transmission was first introduced. We are pleased that our open standards-based coherent optical transceivers are recommended for use in the IOWN network solutions ecosystem. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by developing and providing cutting-edge technologies that meet the needs of our customers."Michio Kiuchi, Corporate Executive Vice President and President of the Telecom Services Business Unit at NEC Corporation"NEC is pleased to announce co-creation activities with IOWN Network Solutions. The optical transceivers provided by NEC conform to open standard specifications and achieve low power consumption by incorporating Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices and optical integrated components from NTT Innovative Devices. Going forward, NEC will continue to provide optical transceivers that support open networks and contribute to large-capacity, low-power networks between next-generation data centers."(1) IP Infusion, a 100% subsidiary of ACCESS, has network OS technology, knowledge, and support capabilities, as well as a global delivery and operation structure. IP Infusion's OcNOS network operating system has been named as a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in GigaOm's Radar Report for all 3 network operating systems categories for 4 consecutive years and has sold over 50,000 licenses worldwide.(2) ACCESS provides advanced IT solutions centered on mobile and network software technologies for telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and other industries around the world. It has the capability and know-how to develop virtualization technology in over 1.5 billion mobile software and network software that has been widely adopted by hundreds of companies.(3) NTT and ACCESS Sign Capital and Business Alliance for Development of IOWN (2023.12.12)Related Links: https://group.ntt/jp/newsrelease/2023/12/12/pdf/231212aa.pdf(4) On our assumed environment(5) Within the NTT Group, NTT conducts R & D and NTT-AT commercializes the technology.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

5 9 月, 2024

Fujitsu and MoBagel revolutionize business processes through accelerated AI prediction

Kawasaki and Las Vegas, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and MoBagel Inc. today announced that Fujitsu has provided AI technology from its Fujitsu Kozuchi service for use in Decanter AI, an AutoML platform developed by US-based AI startup MoBagel Inc. This new solution, designed to accelerate AI-driven predictions, will be available globally starting from September 5, 2024 and is born out of a strategic partnership between the two companies established in December 2023.Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML, which automates the construction of machine learning models, and Wide Learning™, a part of the explainable AI technology Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, are being provided to MoBagel under license. By integrating Fujitsu’s AI services into Mobagel’s Decanter AI platform, the two companies have enabled the creation of advanced AI models that are both accurate and cost-effective, while streamlining data analysis. With this solution, the two companies will drive AI innovation and help more businesses and organizations achieve faster AI-driven transformation.How the technology speeds up AI predictionsThe AI prediction acceleration solution integrated into Decanter AI includes three key features.(1) Data Verification and Anomaly Scoring:The input data are validated using Decanter AI’s processing technology to ensure accurate and efficient modeling. This scoring system flags the data as being either “Healthy”, “Moderate”, or “Critical” based on its integrity and relevance. This system ensures that the dataset is accurately evaluated for optimal use in analysis and modeling and will give suggestions on how to refine the data for better management.(2) Algorithm Recommendation System:The Algorithm Recommendation System based on Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML technology suggests the most suitable machine learning models. This improves modeling efficiency and accuracy.(3) Deriving Actionable Insights through Feature Analysis:After the data are analyzed by the chosen machine learning models, Feature Analysis based on Wide Learning™ identifies key features and illustrates importance and relevance using weighted combinations. The identified features are then interpreted and summarized by a large language model and reported in natural language.The figure below illustrates Decanter AI being used to identify people who are likely to purchase car insurance. The data verification and anomaly scoring stage checks past purchase data for outliers and eliminates anomalous entries. The algorithm recommendation system suggests the most accurate model for predictions, in this case the random forest model. Finally, Feature Analysis technology ascertains the most important features for identifying individuals likely to purchase car insurance and adds weighted values. This analysis is then translated into natural language through a language learning model.Figure 1: An example of Decanter AI being used to predict car insurance purchasing behavior The incorporation of Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML and Wide Learning™ into Decanter AI, enables the system to recommend an optimized machine learning model four times faster than was previously possible while maintaining accuracy. In addition, feature analysis powered by Wide Learning™ technology generates actionable recommendations by making relationships easier to find through its use of natural language. This AI solution is highly adaptable, cost-effective, and can be deployed quickly.Hideto (Ted) Okada, SVP and Head of Technology Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Fujitsu’s suite of advanced AI services provided through Fujitsu Kozuchi make it a leading player in the enterprise AI market . By providing Fujitsu’s expertise to innovative startups such as MoBagel we are helping our customers to rapidly adopt AI and contributing to the development of new AI offerings.”Adms Chung, CEO of MoBagel Inc., comments:“We are thrilled to partner with Fujitsu, as together we have introduced innovative AI technology that addresses the industry’s most critical challenges: accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in AI transformation. By integrating Fujitsu AutoML and Wide Learning into MoBagel's AI platform, we improve the development and integration of AI models, making them more explainable and better aligned with business impacts. This collaboration enables businesses to create AI applications or AI agents faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively, bringing us closer to our vision of building AI together and beyond.”Future PlansMoBagel, in collaboration with the team at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, will conduct a PoC for utilizing this solution in financial crime prevention. The PoC will take the form of a hands-on workshop where participants use Decanter AI to analyze large volumes of trading data and rapidly identify unusual behavior and suspicious trading patterns.Fujitsu and MoBagel will continue to deliver AI solutions to customers across industries empowering them to transform and streamline their business processes.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About MoBagelMoBagel is a Gartner-recognized AI/ML platform committed to empowering users to make informed, data-driven decisions seamlessly. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with seven global offices including Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore, MoBagel has assisted over 11,000 brands in deploying AI to create a more resilient future.Using generative AI and machine learning technologies, we develop multiple AI Agents that enhance business process automation and foster precise decision-making in critical areas such as sales & marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. Our platform significantly reduces the typical AI implementation timeline from 12 months to just 1 month, enabling businesses to rapidly address challenges through swift model creation, testing, and deployment.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesMoBagel Inc.E-mail: us@mobagel.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

5 9 月, 2024

Hitachi Develops a Model of BuilMirai Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Buildings to Strengthen Green & Smart Building Business

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Building Systems, Co., Ltd. today announced that they have newly developed a new model of BuilMirai building IoT solution for small and medium-sized(1) buildings (hereafter, the solutions). The solutions are included in the Lumada(2), improve building management efficiency, maintain and improve operational quality, and enhance user comfort. By launching the solutions, Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems strengthen their green & smart building business.Green & Smart Building Business ConceptThe solutions are a package of solutions required by small and medium-sized buildings based on the technology, experience, and know-how that Hitachi has accumulated through the development and provision of BuilMirai for large buildings. Hitachi Building Systems will provide the solutions as a service. As a first step, from November 2024, Hitachi Building Systems will begin offering three solutions, all available via smartphones, to pass through security points at apartments, monitor building facilities for malfunctions, and monitor security camera imagery. The company will offer the solutions via monthly subscriptions that customers can select as needed, reducing their investment burden and supporting the GX and DX of small and medium-sized buildings.In the future, Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems will continue to expand and enhance their menu of solutions and promote the development of a global standard model of BuilMirai in collaboration with GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi group company and will accelerate the global expansion of the green & smart building business.In recent years, a variety of social issues and needs have emerged against a backdrop of the rising prices of raw materials and energy, soaring labor costs, labor shortages, and climate change associated with global warming. In the building-related field as well, there has been a significant increase in interest in creating new value for buildings in response to changes in office demand, improving the efficiency of building management, and responding to environmental issues such as the more efficient use of energy.In large-scale redevelopment projects, there is a growing trend of building dedicated smart building systems to address these challenges. However, for small and medium-sized buildings, which are the majority of buildings in Japan, it is difficult to implement GX and DX initiatives due to budget constraints, including installation cost, and there is a dearth of systematic solutions suitable for small and medium-sized buildings.Hitachi has been selling the BuilMirai building IoT solution that serves as a platform for green & smart buildings, to large buildings to date. BuilMirai has been chosen to be the building OS(3) for flagship projects such as BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA (Shibaura Project), and Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems has developed the solutions to meet the GX and DX needs of small and medium-sized buildings.Overview and Features of the SolutionsThe first in a series of BuilMirai models for small and medium-sized buildings is a set of as-a-service solutions: a security solution that enables security points in apartments to be controlled remotely, a building facility management solution that enables building facilities such as water tanks, pumps, and power receiving and transforming equipment to be monitored remotely, and a monitoring solution that enables security camera imagery from multiple locations to be remotely monitored.1. Very convenient use via smartphonesAll of the solutions can be easily used via a smartphone by apartment residents and building managers at any time and any place.2. Subscriptions allow users to select the solutions they need, reducing the investment burdenCustomers can select the solutions they need and subscribe to the service on a monthly basis, reducing the investment burden.3. Improved security and comfort of apartmentsThe security solution enables users to unlock security points such as entrances and elevators using a smartphone and call the elevator car to the entrance floor. In addition, guests and couriers can be pre-registered to ensure smooth entry by verifying their GPS location and conducting a one-time authentication.The monitoring solution also allows users to remotely unlock entrance security points while viewing security camera images in real time using a smartphone and to record visitors.Hitachi's Green & Smart Building Business InitiativesHitachi and Hitachi Building Systems are global providers of maintenance services utilizing digital technologies such as IoT and AI for more than one million elevators, escalators and other building equipment, taking advantage of more than 2,000 business bases. Leveraging this strength, they help buildings become smarter and more environmentally responsive. The BuilMirai building IoT solution is provided as a platform for green & smart buildings, connecting various building facilities and systems to enable centralized management, analysis, and control of data. This will help improve the efficiency of building management, maintain and improve the quality of operations, and enhance the comfort of users.Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems are also strengthening their building equipment and systems business, which is a part of their green & smart buildings business. In April 2024, they consolidated the access control system business of the Hitachi Group into the Building Systems Business Unit of Hitachi, which includes Hitachi Building Systems, to strengthen its structure.In the air conditioning equipment business, Hitachi Building Systems and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (hereafter Hitachi GLS), which provides air conditioning equipment and the air conditioning IoT solution "exiida," have been strengthening their collaboration since 2022. On July 23, 2024 through the capital restructuring of the air conditioning joint venture announced by Hitachi and Hitachi GLS(4), the Hitachi Group as a whole will accelerate its deployment of solutions in growth areas such as data centers, where demand is expanding in line with the rapid spread of generative AI, and green buildings, where demand is growing due to shortages of power supplies .(1) Lumada: Hitachi's advanced digital solutions and services for turning data into insights that drive the digital transformation of social infrastructure.(2) Buildings with a total floor area of 3,000 m² or less.Background Behind the Development of the Solutions(3) Building OS: A data integration platform that standardizes data by treating assets in a building as abstract digital assets, and accelerates application development by linking building facilities to a variety of services.(4) News release dated July 23, 2024 titled Hitachi to Announce Capital Reorganization of Air Conditioning Joint VentureIntroduction at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPANThis solution will be showcased at "Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPAN" held from September 4th (Wed) to 5th (Thu) in Tokyo.Learn more about the solution at the exhibition "EX03-01: Hitachi's Smart Building Solutions to Enrich the Everyday Lives of People Living in Buildings." Security solutions (Smart Security) and monitoring solutions (Smart Monitoring) will be presented.For more information on "Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPAN", please visit the official website at: www.service.event.hitachi/en/regist/About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

4 9 月, 2024

Seven Companies Announce to Conduct Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Project

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., INPEX CORPORATION, Taisei Corporation, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. that the seven companies jointly proposed, has been selected by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (hereinafter "JOGMEC") to conduct "Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects" (hereinafter "Work"), a public offered project.(1)CCS is positioned as a means for decarbonization that should be fully harnessed, particularly in hard-to-abate industries(Note2), to achieve two targets set by the Japanese government: carbon neutrality in 2050 and a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (from FY2013 level) in FY2030. To expedite social implementation of CCS, JOGMEC issued a public call for advanced CCS projects in 2023 with the goal of achieving the successful underground storage of domestically-emitted carbon dioxide (CO2) by FY2030. And the Initiative was selected as one of the first advanced CCS projects in Japan to be eligible for governmental support.The Initiative involves the concept of using ships to transport CO2 separated and captured at the Nippon Steel's Kyushu Works Oita Area and the Kawasaki Plant of DC CO., Ltd., a Taiheiyo Cement Group company, to candidate storage sites. In FY2023, a feasibility study was conducted relating to the CO2 separation, capture, transportation and storage, which included identifying technical issues in the overall project as well as studies on economic viability and public acceptance.(3)The Work selected this time includes Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work relating to the separation, capture, ship transportation and storage of CO2 and appraisal drilling, as the next phase of the project.(4) Based on the results of the feasibility study mentioned above, basic engineering design work will be carried out from the perspectives of both technical and economic viability for each element of the value chain with the goal of starting operations by FY2030.The seven companies will continue to cooperate with each other to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by aiming for the early social implementation of CCS in Japan.(1) Details of the announcements made by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and JOGMEC on June 28, 2024・Advanced Efforts for Commercialization of CCS: JOGMEC selects projects as Japanese Advanced CCS Projects for FY2024 (announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) (Available only in Japanese)https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/06/20240628011/20240628011.html・Advanced Efforts for Commercialization of CCS: JOGMEC selects Nine projects as Japanese Advanced CCS Projects (announced by JOGMEC)https://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_10_00072.html(2) Refers to the industries such as the materials industries in which it is considered difficult to achieve decarbonization merely by electrification, the introduction of hydrogen, or other means.(3) Seven Companies Announce to Conduct a Joint Study on Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Projecthttps://www.mhi.com/news/230802.html(4) Overview of Request for Proposal on "Engineering Design for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects" in FY2024. (March 8, 2024) (Available only in Japanese)https://www.jogmec.go.jp/news/bid/bid_10_00836.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

4 9 月, 2024

MHI and Mitsubishi Logisnext to Display “SigmaSynX” Products Enabling Autonomous and Intelligent Warehouse Logistics

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd., part of MHI Group, will jointly exhibit at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2024. The event is scheduled to be held from September 10 through 13 at Tokyo Big Sight.The joint exhibit (East Hall Booth 4-104) will introduce examples of MHI and Mitsubishi Logisnext's latest developments in automated picking solutions - intelligent logistics solutions applying MHI's Digital Innovation (DI) brand "ΣSynX" (Sigma Syncs)(Note1) - and matching technologies. Visitors will also see a demonstration of a next-generation forklift for automated truck cargo handling, an application under development as an independent product integrating ΣSynX technologies.A demonstration will also introduce visitors to an unmanned forklift truck equipped with "SynfoX"(Note2), Mitsubishi Logisnext's latest automation technologies that raise the elemental technologies of ΣSynX to a practical level. Visitors will further be introduced to "Logisnext Solutions," a new business brand launched to headline Mitsubishi Logisnext's solutions business. Logisnext Solutions is targeted at making Mitsubishi Logisnext a total provider of integrated solutions matched to the customer's specific workplace needs, rather than just a supplier of forklift products or automated equipment.Also on display will be a lineup of lithium-ion battery-powered small forklift trucks developed to reduce environmental footprints and further boost work efficiency, and demonstrations will be given of the newest forklift safety features. Visitors will also be provided introductions to diverse automated equipment, peripheral devices and examples of how these systems can be integrated, with a focus on manned and automated forklifts and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs).Together, these exhibits at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2024 will present a complete overview of Mitsubishi Logisnext's "Logisnext Solutions" and explain what makes them so advanced: their "Smart Connections" between humans and machines, and between machines and machines, as the future of MHI Group's warehouse logistics facilitating coordination between humans and machines, equipment connections, and safety and security.Going forward, MHI and Mitsubishi Logisnext will continue contributing to the development of the logistics industry through provision of optimal solutions of outstanding quality integrating the expansive lineups of products and services of the entire MHI Group, backed by a long track record and experience in solving diverse issues faced by customers, in terms of automation, safety, decarbonization, etc.(1) ΣSynX is MHI's Digital Innovation brand expressing "Smart Connections" integrating intelligence and technologies for coordination between humans and machines. Applying these concepts, this standard platform synchronizes and coordinates various types of machinery systems, including logistics products.(2) SynfoX are innovative automation technologies integrating the elemental technologies under development for ΣSynX, applying the technologies and track record of Mitsubishi Logisnext cultivated as a pioneer in unmanned transport systems. SynfoX's technologies are being developed for guidance systems and with a clear view toward commercialization based on manufacturing costs, etc.MHI Group Exhibition"Smart Connections": solutions for intelligent logistics developed applying ΣSynX. MHI Group is developing, and has begun providing, solutions enabling integration of work processes, from picking and inbound/outbound warehouse processes to truck loading/unloading, reflecting the needs expressed by the customers.Automated picking solutions (video presentation)Picking processes that were performed by operators based on their experience are carried out through "Smart Connections" integrating unmanned forklifts, AGVs and palletizers controlled by a host system equipped with ΣSynX. The system optimizes picking processing, improves throughput and also helps to alleviate current shortages of logistics operators, frees workers from the arduous labor of picking heavy items, and contributes to reducing human error.Automated inbound/outbound warehouse process solutions, truck loading/unloading, coordination between humans and machines (demonstration using conceptual machinery)By applying the expertise of highly experienced operators with warehouse control systems and next-generation unmanned forklifts, MHI Group has achieved "man-machine coordination" with manned forklifts equipped with integrated modules for performing work within a given area. The Company also developed an all-wheel-steering-equipped unmanned forklift capable of responding to diverse truck berth environments and operating conditions. By enabling swift cargo handling applying "pivotal turning" and "sideways movement," reductions are achieved in truck waiting time and idling time during plan changes, resulting in safe and efficient warehouse operations and ability to provide logistic systems adaptable to diverse customer environments.New unmanned forklift equipped with SynfoX (demonstration using prototype)A demonstration will be carried out of an unmanned forklift equipped with "SynfoX" automation technologies, intended for commercial production. The forklift can perform mapping of, and travel through, the work environment in the warehouse, and can detect and pick pallets randomly placed on floors and shelves. By switching operating modes, the forklift can also be manually operated during emergencies, etc.Solutions in many fields (demonstration & product display)Visitors will also see a demonstration of a lithium-ion battery-powered small forklift for a carbon-neutral society featuring "OmniEye®," (Note) an AI-powered human detection system, and regenerative braking control for safety and security needs. The lineup of offerings will also be on display. We will also introduce a variety of safety and security support options for logistics applications, and present diverse solutions for dealing with the "2024 problem," sweeping regulatory changes related to working style reforms in the logistics industry."OmniEye®" is a registered trademark of Regulus Co., Ltd.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

4 9 月, 2024

NEC Launches new system using Biometric Authentication Technology

TOKYO, Sept 3, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) will launch a new system using biometric authentication technology that is capable of quickly authenticating large numbers of people at one time, even while they are in motion. The system is expected to accelerate admission and reduce congestion for busy events and infrastructure. NEC will begin providing the system globally in September 2024, initially focusing on Japan, the United States, and Singapore.NEC’s new system using Biometric Authentication TechnologyIn recent years, the number of visitors to airports, train stations, tourist attractions and other amusement facilities in Japan has been rising sharply. At the same time, however, facility expansions and additions to alleviate congestion have not kept pace. At airports in particular, the number of passengers in Japan is projected to double (*) by 2041 compared to 2019, and there is a need to improve the efficiency of passenger services.Conventionally, when large numbers of people have converged on areas such as theme parks, offices, factories, etc., heavy amounts of congestion have occurred, together with long lines at flapper gates and security screening areas.This new system features NEC’s world-class face recognition technology and matching technology, which evaluates the characteristics of movement and clothing to quickly detect persons in designated areas. Furthermore, the system can continue to biometrically identify persons even as they pass through crowded areas.In addition, the system can authenticate large numbers of people while they are in motion, including as many as 100 persons per minute in real time. Since the system does not require gates, as is the case with conventional admission control systems, it reduces lines and congestion without expanding or adding to existing facilities, thereby improving convenience and efficiency.When a person whose face image has not been registered attempts to pass, the system can provide visual alerts on a display or illumination installed overhead or on the floor.Authentication Flow of the new system using Biometric Authentication TechnologyNEC introduced this system for employees at its headquarters in Tokyo in July 2024.System features1. Simultaneous authentication of multiple people in real timeThis system enables simultaneous authentication of a large number of people in real time and allows users to pass through without stopping, thereby improving authentication efficiency. In various usage scenarios, such as airports and amusement facilities, this system will contribute to easing congestion and improving operational efficiency.2. Easy installationThis system can be deployed with as little as a single camera (minimum configuration) and a small, palm-sized edge terminal incorporating hardware acceleration technology. This enables deployment in a variety of locations and cost-effective expansion.3. Flexible integration with a variety of applications to meet corporate needsThis system can be flexibly implemented to meet corporate needs, and can be used in a variety of use cases through integration with various applications. In the future, the system can be combined with AR glasses and other devices to enhance both security and hospitality.NEC provides end-to-end services for digital transformation (DX) through the "NEC BluStellar" value-delivery model. NEC BluStellar transforms business models to address social and business challenges by applying diverse industry insights and world-leading technological expertise to the entire DX process, from customer strategy consultation through implementation.About NEC's Face Recognition TechnologyNEC has ranked first in the world multiple times in the "1:N authentication" test sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States. While constantly improving the performance of its core algorithms, NEC has promoted the implementation of face recognition and has developed face recognition business in more than 50 countries and regions around the world.The technology has been deployed in a total of 80 airports globally, and is being used in various applications, such as immigration, customs declarations, boarding procedures, and hospitality solutions.(*)Source: Tourism Economics/IATA Sustainability and Economics (IATA)ShareAbout the Gateless Biometric Authentication Systemwww.nec.com/en/global/solutions/biometrics/from/index.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

3 9 月, 2024

Terrific Texas fight back from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 2, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing suffered an agonising near-miss in the Lone Star Le Mans when a harsh penalty denied it victory in round six of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.Terrific Texas fight back from TOYOTA GAZOO RacingThe team bounced back from a difficult qualifying by maximising the performance of its GR010 HYBRIDs and implementing a smart tyre strategy – combined with flat-out driving, fast pit stops and a united team effort – to fight for victory.Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries fought through the field with a perfect performance and looked set to win. However, a late penalty for a yellow flag incident changed race result and left the #7 GR010 HYBRID crew second.World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa had been set for a top-six finish in the #8 GR010 HYBRID after a similarly strong performance but suffered an incident in the fifth hour and they finished 15th.Despite the frustration, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing nevertheless moves into the lead of the manufacturers’ World Championship heading into its home race, the 6 Hours of Fuji, on 15 September, with an 11-point advantage over Porsche.The team was able to fight at the front thanks to an attacking strategy which took the fight to competitors who had shown quicker pace earlier in the week.Mike started ninth in the #7 and survived contact on the opening lap to move up the field, including a spectacular overtake on lap eight when he passed two cars in one manoeuvre to take sixth place. Meanwhile, Brendon started from 12th in the #8 and ran there throughout the opening stint.Mike’s pace moved him into the podium fight and he was sixth, just a few seconds away from third, heading into the first pit stops at the one-hour mark. Nyck and Sébastien resumed the challenge and continued to push hard to improve their positions.The hot conditions took their toll on some Hypercar rivals and, when Mike returned to the wheel early in the third hour, the #7 was in second thanks to a storming stint from Nyck, with Ryo now eighth. As half distance approached, Mike increased the pace, setting a new fastest lap as he closed on the leading #83 Ferrari.At half distance, further driver changes saw Nyck and Brendon resume, in second and seventh respectively. Nyck closed to the rear of the leader midway through the fourth hour while Brendon was pushing the #6 Porsche, and he made a brave move to take sixth.An aggressive strategy call brought the #7 into the pits slightly early at the end of the fourth hour, giving Kamui clear air and a chance to take the lead. That paid off when the #83 emerged from its own pit stop a lap later, two seconds behind Kamui.After another driver change, Sébastien was defending sixth place on his out lap when he made contact with the #6 Porsche, causing a puncture and earning a 30-second stop-go penalty. The car’s chances were further hampered by another penalty for not respecting blue flags and Sébastien resumed in 15th.After a final pit stop, Kamui was comfortably clear at the front until, with 40 minutes remaining, a race-deciding drive-through penalty – when stewards judged he did not respond appropriately to a yellow flag –dropped him to second, nine seconds behind the #83 Ferrari.Kamui pushed hard to recover the time lost, not helped by a full course yellow, but fell just short and he crossed the line in second, just 1.780secs behind the winning #83 Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ryo brought the #8 home in 15th in front of more than 65,000 fans.Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):“The team did a perfect job and made a big effort. We did everything that we could in terms of driving, strategy and pit stops which put us in a position to win. But the penalty was unfortunate and a big surprise for me to be honest. To get a drive-through penalty for that is a bit of a surprise, but that’s how it is. The race was quite fun, and I enjoyed racing back here in Austin; it’s a great track. Now I am looking forward to continuing the very close battle this season at our home race.”Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):“Coming into the race we didn’t feel like we had a chance of winning but as the race evolved we had strong pace; every stint we seemed to be gaining with good tyre wear and consistency. We ended up in a fight and we thought we were going to win, but unfortunately the penalty killed our chance, although Kamui fought all the way to the end. It was a great job by everyone, from the engineers, the pit crew and my team-mates. The result is better than expected and we scored good points for the championship so we will keep pushing and go to Fuji hoping for a positive result.”Nyck de Vries (Driver, car #7):“I would like to thank the team for their amazing job throughout the weekend, especially in the race. They nailed all the calls, all the pit stops and executed a faultless race. I think we all did a great job, but unfortunately the drive-through took away our win. We still need to investigate it because it’s not fully clear yet. Nevertheless, it is a strong result for the team and the World Championship, it’s just bitter-sweet to miss out on the win when it was in the pocket.”Sébastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):“I would like to apologise to the team for the contact I had with the Porsche. It was my fault and I’m sorry for that because obviously that effectively ended our race. Up until then the team had done a fantastic job to help us recover from starting down in 12th, so it feels really difficult to let the team down. I hope we can have a better race in Fuji. Congratulations to car #7 for a great performance, it’s just a pity they got this penalty at the end.”Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):“It was a tough day. We started towards the back, but we were coming through the field until Séb made a little mistake, which can happen. The team put in a really impressive performance in a hard situation and I’m really proud of everyone for their work. Car #7 drove an amazing race; the strategy, pit stops, everything was top notch today. They would have won without the penalty. Unfortunately, it didn’t go our way on car #8 but we will fight back at our home race in Fuji.”Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):“That was a difficult race and it’s a pity because we had shown strong pace to come back through the field and fight in the top six, but the accident was unfortunate. It was the same frustration for car #7; they drove really well and could have won the race. That’s part of racing and we have to move on. The next one is our home race so we need to refocus for Fuji when hopefully we can achieve a one-two. It would be nice to do that in front of our home fans.”Lone Star Le Mans – Result1st #83 AF Corse (Kubica/Shwartzman/Ye) 183 laps2nd #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +1.780secs3rd #50 Ferrari AF Corse (Fuoco/Molina/Nielsen) +26.282secs4th #2 Cadillac Racing (Bamber/Lynn) +46.924secs5th #35 Alpine Endurance Team (Chatin/Habsburg/Milesi) +1min 10.513secs6th #6 Porsche Penske (Estre/Lotterer/Vanthoor) +1min 36.873secs15th #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +2 laps Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

2 9 月, 2024

Eisai Announces Status Relating to Acquisition of Own Shares

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has acquired its own shares based on Article 40 of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the provisions of Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. The status (progress report) of the acquisition is as described below.1. Class of shares acquired: Ordinary shares of the Company2. Total number of shares acquired: 1,598,800 shares3. Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: JPY9,100,754,5774. Acquisition period: From August 1 to August 31, 2024 (execution basis)5. Acquisition method: Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contractFor Reference1. Resolution at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 15, 2024(1) Class of shares to be acquired: Ordinary shares of the Company(2) Total number of shares to be acquired: 6,500,000 shares (maximum)(Ratio to total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares): 2.3%)(3) Total amount of acquisition cost: JPY30.0 billion (maximum)(4) Period of acquisition: From May 16, 2024 to November 15, 2024(5) Acquisition method: Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract2. Accumulated number and price of own shares acquired in accordance with the above mentioned resolution at the meeting of Board of Directors (as of August 31, 2024)(1) Total number of shares acquired: 4,037,300 shares(2) Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: JPY24,933,137,242 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

2 9 月, 2024

TANAKA Memorial Foundation to Offer Precious Metals Research Grants of Up to 10 Million Yen (from a Grant Pool of 20 Million Yen)

TOKYO, Sept 2, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2024 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 2 (Mon) and November 30 (Sat). Applications for the grants are open to Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes that will bring about innovative evolution in new research and development, and product development, in the area of precious metals.“Forging a better tomorrow with ‘hirameki’ and ‘kirameki’” has been made the catchphrase for this 26th year of the research grant. The foundation looks forward to seeing research and development themes that contribute toward the continued creation of a better future using the creativity of researchers and the potential of precious metals.Recipients this year will receive a total of 20 million yen in research grants, including up to 10 million yen under the Umekichi Tanaka Award. There are also new awards being offered this year: the Ichiro Tanaka Award, Innovative Precious Metals Award, KIRAMEKI Award, and HIRAMEKI Award. The Umekichi Tanaka Award is named after company founder Umekichi Tanaka, who strove to expand industrial use of precious metals, while the Ichiro Tanaka Award is named after the company’s second president Ichiro Tanaka, who strove for overseas collaboration.Applications can be submitted using the application form on TANAKA Memorial Foundation website (https://tanaka-foundation.or.jp), and, after strict examination, award recipients will be announced at the end of March 2025.TANAKA Memorial Foundation aims to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy by conducting activities that enable more people to experience a prosperous society. This grant program aims to support a range of endeavors that can contribute to the creation of a sustainable future.Last year, the Umekichi Tanaka Award was presented to “Research on bonding wire with electromagnetic wave shielding function” which sought to make it possible to use bonding wire in the high-frequency band, which was not previous possible, by coating the surface of bonding wire with a magnetic thin film containing precious metals.Overview of the 2024 Precious Metals Research GrantsTheme- Themes that involve any of the following: new technologies to which precious metals can make a contribution, research related to precious metals that will bring innovative evolution to products, or research and development of new products using precious metalsGrant Amounts (Maximum amounts from a grant pool of 20 million yen)- Umekichi Tanaka Award10,000,000 yen- Ichiro Tanaka Award (Previously Gold Award)3,000,000 yen- Innovative Precious Metals Award (Previously Silver Award)1,000,000 yen- KIRAMEKI Award (Previously Young Researcher Award)1,000,000 yen- HIRAMEKI Award (Previously TANAKA Special Award)300,000 yen* The grant amount is treated as a scholarship donation.* Awards may not be granted in some cases.Eligible Candidates- Personnel who belong to (or work for) educational institutions in Japan (universities, graduate schools, or technical colleges) or public and related research institutions may participate.* As long as the applicant is affiliated with a research institution in Japan, the base of activity can be in Japan or overseas.* HIRAMEKI Awards are for researchers under the age of 37 as of April 1, 2024.Application Period- 9am, September 2, 2024 (Mon) - 5pm, November 30, 2024 (Sat)Application Method- Enter the required information on the application form available on the TANAKA Memorial Foundation website (https://tanaka-foundation.or.jp) and upload details of the research (papers and supplementary material on the theme).Announcement- Results will be announced on the TANAKA Memorial Foundation website around the end of March 2025.* TANAKA will contact the award recipients directly.ConditionsNew research and development themes—either using precious metals or which can be applied to precious metals—that contribute to the creation of a sustainable future, with research content that falls under any of the following.- New technology related to precious metals (new materials, processing methods, process development, etc.)- Research that brings about innovative evolution in product development (new functions, process development, computational science, etc.)- Research and development of new products using precious metals* Precious metal refers to eight elements of platinum, gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.* If development is conducted jointly (or planned to be) with other material manufacturers, please indicate so.* Products that have already been commercialized, put to practical use, or that are planned are not eligible.About Umekichi TanakaAfter learning his trade at Ejimaya pawn brokerage in Tokyo, company founder, Umekichi Tanaka, opened Ejimaya Tanaka Shoten at Kitajima-cho, Nihonbashi-ku, Tokyo, (now Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which remained the headquarters of TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. until 2006. The company’s business originally entailed buying copper coins (one-hundredth of a yen) and nickel coins (five-hundredths of a yen), and exchanging them, in lots of 100 yen, with merchants for a fee. It went on to engage in the bullion trading business, and began melting down foreign gold coins from Yokohama’s foreign quarter and other places, and then refining and selling the metal. The technologies developed at this time went on to play a significant role in later industrial use of precious metals.About Ichiro TanakaTanaka Shoten’s second president Ichiro Tanaka began negotiations around 1920 to directly import platinum from the Soviet Union, which accounted for approximately 70% of the world’s platinum production during that time. Three years later, in April 1923, the Soviet government signed a contract on sales rights with Tanaka Shoten. Through this contract, Tanaka Shoten became Japan’s sole sales agency for platinum and palladium and gained sales rights for the entirety of East Asia, which were the same terms as with the United States and the United Kingdom. Subsequently, Ichiro Tanaka strove for overseas collaboration in platinum group precious metals such as platinum and palladium.Inquiries Concerning the Research Grant ProgramPrecious Metals Research Grants OfficeGlobal Marketing / R&D Supervisory Department, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025E-mail: joseikin@ml.tanaka.co.jpTANAKA Memorial Foundation website: https://tanaka-foundation.or.jpTANAKA Memorial FoundationEstablished: April 1, 2015 Address: 2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Hideya OkamotoIncorporated: 2015Purpose of Business: To provide grants for research related to precious metals to contribute to the development and cultivation of new fields for precious metals, and to the development of science, technology, and the social economy.Areas of Business:- Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals.- Recognition of excellent analysis of precious metals and holding of seminars and other events.TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Headquarters: 2-6-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, TokyoRepresentative: Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEOFounded: 1885Incorporated: 1918Capital: 500 million yenEmployees: 2,498 (December 31, 2023)Sales: 217,204,581,000 yen (FY2023)Main businesses: Manufacture, sales, import and export of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver, and others) and various types of industrial precious metals products.URL: https://tanaka-preciousmetals.comPress InquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20240902.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

2 9 月, 2024

Fujitsu establishes Open All-Photonics Network Lab in Europe to promote global expansion of innovative network infrastructure

KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced plans to establish an Open All-Photonics Network (APN) (1) Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany from November 2024 to March 2025. The aim is to popularize APNs and promote the global expansion of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) (2). The lab is the first of its kind outside of Japan (3).Figure 1: Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH in Düsseldorf, GermanyVisitors will be able to experience firsthand the benefits of Open APN technology, including its ease of operation and versatility. Network carriers, data center operators and vendors will be able to use the lab to verify APN functionality and multi-vendor connectivity.Open APNs facilitate the connection of multi-vendor products and solutions while also providing high capacity, low latency and low power consumption. A new IOWN service is planned to be introduced in Japan from fiscal 2025, and it is expected that APNs will become more widespread.Fujitsu has been working towards the open sourcing of network technologies, including mobile networks. With the establishment of the Open APN Lab, the company will continue to promote the understanding of open APN technology and encourage the wider use of this low-power, high-capacity technology as part of its commitment to creating a sustainable society.BackgroundAs AI, big data processing, and 5G, become more widespread globally, there is a growing need for larger optical data transmission capacities between wireless base stations and core networks, as well as data centers. In addition, with the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, network carriers and data center operators are prioritizing efforts to reduce power consumption, especially in Europe where energy costs are soaring.Düsseldorf is home to many telecom-related companies. The Open APN Lab will be located within easy access of Düsseldorf International Airport and major European cities, making it convenient for visits by network carriers both in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.The lab will allow companies to experience using APNs developed by Fujitsu and experience firsthand the benefits they offer as well as gain information about future network services through introductions of APN use cases.The establishment of this Open APN Lab comes as part of a contract gained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)to conduct field trials towards the overseas deployment of APNs in Europe.Future PlansAfter the lab closes in March 2025, Fujitsu will conduct field trials. The company also plans to further expand its APN labs globally, including in North America.[1] All-Photonics Network (APN) :A network that achieves ultra-high speed, low latency, and low power consumption by transmitting optical signals without optical-electrical conversion[2] IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) :An innovative network and information processing infrastructure capable of providing high-speed, large-capacity communications and vast computing resources by utilizing advanced technologies such as photoelectric fusion[3] The world's first facility :According to research by Fujitsu as of August 30, 2024About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

30 8 月, 2024

JCB and Permata Launch the Permata JCB Ultimate Card

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) have launched the Permata JCB Ultimate Card, designed to provide the best experience for its users, especially travel and dining enthusiasts. This card targets the affluent segment looking to enjoy more benefits from credit card transactions.The Permata JCB Ultimate Card offers special deals through a Welcome Bonus Program of 20,000 airline miles and product benefits where every dining transaction of IDR 5,000 can be exchanged for 1 airline mile, subject to the terms and conditions. The launch of this credit card demonstrates PermataBank’s commitment to providing a card that is not just a payment tool, but also adds value to PermataBank customers according to their lifestyles.PermataBank’s Consumer Banking Director, Djumariah Tenteram, said, “The Permata JCB Ultimate Card is our first collaboration with JCB and is aimed at the affluent segment that wants the best experience, particularly in traveling and dining. This credit card launch also reflects PermataBank’s commitment to providing a payment tool that adds value to its customers according to their lifestyles. With this strategic collaboration, we are confident that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card will enhance and expand the services we provide to our loyal PermataBank customers, especially those in the affluent segment.”The affluent segment bridges the gap between the middle economic class and high-net-worth individuals. According to recent studies on the affluent segment in Southeast Asia, this segment in Indonesia accounts for 9% and contributes over 30% of household wealth. Most of them are aged between 20 and 49 years old. By 2030, their number is expected to triple significantly.“The partnership with PermataBank allows us to extend our reach to credit card users in Indonesia. PermataBank is a strategic partner for JCB due to its ability to reach the affluent segment. We believe that the convenience of the transactions offered, together with access to unique experiences and exclusive Japanese services, will add value to credit card users in Indonesia,” said Yoshiki Kaneko, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd.The Permata JCB Ultimate Card offers a Welcome Bonus of 20,000 miles for PermataBank Priority customers who make transactions totaling IDR 25,000,000 or more per month for three consecutive months after the card is approved. In addition, cardholders earn 1 reward point equivalent to 1 KrisFlyer mile or 1 GarudaMiles for every dining transaction of IDR 5,000 or other retail transactions of IDR 10,000.Djumariah Tenteram, Director of Consumer Banking at PermataBank, added that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card is designed to provide exclusive opportunities for PermataBank's private and priority customers to enjoy various benefits. We hope that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card will add significant value and support the growth of PermataBank's credit card customers in the future.Permata JCB Ultimate Cardholders can also enjoy a variety of promotional programs from JCB, such as discounts of up to 25% at more than 100 Japanese restaurants in Indonesia that have partnered with JCB. Furthermore, cardholders have access to various promotions at renowned merchants in Japan, such as 10% cashback at Premium Outlets such as Gotemba and 8% cashback at Don Quijote from October 2024, as well as premium experiences such as medical check-ups or beauty treatments, and many other exciting promotions.JCB’s Ultimate services are also available to further complement the lifestyle needs of Permata JCB Ultimate Cardholders, including complimentary access to JCB Plaza Lounge, access to JCB Concierge Desk services, and 8x access to airport lounges with LoungeKey in countries and regions, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Germany and the UK, in addition to 8x access to non-LoungeKey lounges in Japan and Hawaii.To enhance this special offer, the top 50 Priority Banking customers with the highest transaction value from September to December 2024, who have made retail transactions totaling IDR 160 million or more, will have the opportunity to receive free return Business Class tickets for Jakarta-Tokyo, subject to the terms and conditions.The premium design of the Permata JCB Ultimate Card exudes elegance and luxury with a combination of sakura and blue, the color that represents loyalty (from the term “true blue”). Cardholders will be pampered with a variety of tempting offers that will allow them to explore a world infused with the Japanese lifestyle, offered by JCB.ABOUT PERMATABANKPermataBank is one of the top 10 banks in Indonesia by assets in the banking industry. Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (Code: BNLI) with controlling shareholder Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, PermataBank is at the forefront of digitalization with innovative products and services serving over 6.2 million customers in 61 cities across Indonesia. As of June 30, 2024, PermataBank has 212 branches & cash offices, Sharia branches, and mobile branches; 830 ATM locations and over 22,000 cardless cash withdrawal outlets in Indomaret, access to over 100,000 ATMs (VisaPlus, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Alto, ATM Bersama, and ATM Prima networks), and millions of other ATMs worldwide connected to Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus networks.PermataBank has received various service excellence awards in the categories of General Bank and Sharia Business Unit, such as the Banking Service Excellence Award 2024 from InfoBank magazine in collaboration with Market Research Indonesia, Silver awards from the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2024, The “Best Disclosure and Transparency” and Top 50 Emitters with the Largest Market Capitalization (Big Cap) - Best Corporate Governance from IICD CG Conference and Award 2023.As a pioneer of digital innovation in the Indonesian market, customers can experience comprehensive digital services such as the super app mobile banking, PermataMobile X with over 200 superior features, PermataNet internet banking, Permata e-Business, PermataQR Pay at over 300,000 merchants, point of sales at over 20,000 merchants, API banking with 200 types of APIs, call center services with interactive voice response and artificial intelligence voice recognition. Customers can also experience Modernized Branches in selected regions in Indonesia offering a simple, fast, and reliable experience at several branches.For more information about PermataBank, visit our website at http://www.permatabank.comContactMELINDA HOESAINDepartment Head, Corporate AffairsTEL: +62 21 523 7788Email: corporate.affairs@PermataBank.co.id CHICILIA WONGSODIREDJOID COMM for PermataBankTEL: +62 878 866 555 10Email: chicilia@idcomm.id ABOUT JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactKosuke OchiaiCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

30 8 月, 2024

JCB and BINDO Launch World’s First Metal JCB Card

TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, and BINDO LABS LIMITED (“Bindo”), the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Asia Pacific, announced the launch of the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card on August 30, 2024.This is the first JCB Metal Card issued globally. In addition to its premium metallic feel and look, the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card has various innovative and bespoke features, including:Fast Virtual Card Issuance: Our efficient card issuance service ensures that you can receive your new virtual card in as little as 7 minutes. The physical metal card is expected to arrive within 5 days.Global Acceptance: Cardholders can enjoy convenient payments at 49 million of JCB merchants worldwide.Beneficial Services: Cardholders can enjoy exclusive JCB benefits and offers, including perks related to business travel, dining, and entertainment. For more details, please visit here.Designed for Corporate Use: Ideal for company operations and business expenses, allowing company owners and employees to easily manage operational costs and business entertainment by settling credit card bills directly.Administrative Cost Savings: By using a corporate credit card for transactions, the company pays bills directly, eliminating the need for employees to report business expenses individually. This reduces the workload of the finance department and saves on administration costs. In addition, the company can view detailed transaction records through the Wonder App to consolidate business expenses.Superior Security: Advanced encryption technology is used to ensure the security of every transaction.Over the next 12 months, Bindo expects to increase the number of Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Cardmembers by approaching thousands of its own customers via Wonder, an all-in-one digital payments and financial services platform, with scope for further expansion across different industries and verticals.Built on mutual trust, innovation and dedication, JCB and Bindo are both committed to continuing to drive financial innovation and improve financial access for merchants of all sizes and industries in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region.Mr. Jason Ngan, the founder and CEO of Bindo, commented:"We are very happy to announce our collaboration with JCB on the Wonder x JCB Metal Card issuing. This partnership marks an exciting milestone for Wonder, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to enable all merchants, big or small, to pay and get paid effortlessly. By combining our cutting-edge technology with JCB’s extensive network and expertise, merchants can now create a JCB corporate card with just a click of a button and streamline its financial management, effectively uplifting access to financial services for the traditionally underserved segments such as small to medium enterprises. We are confident that this collaboration will bring unparalleled benefits and convenience to our customers, and we look forward to a successful partnership with JCB."Mr. Tomoya Ichino, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd., added:"We are very pleased to launch the world's first metal JCB Card. Bindo has achieved the remarkable introduction of a seamless card payment experience for taxi rides in Hong Kong, sparking a wave of momentum and citywide excitement. Bindo's technological capabilities and transformative offerings have truly set them apart as an industry-leading company. JCB will continue to strive to offer services with a particular focus on Hong Kong and Japan for a customer satisfaction. Together with Bindo, a pioneer in the market combining innovative technology with creative thinking, we will bring value and convenience to JCB cardmembers in Hong Kong. We anticipate the launch of many more cards in the future as we work together to push the boundaries of payment technology."About BINDOBindo Labs is the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments gateway and FinTech platform for merchants in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific. Before Wonder, Bindo Labs began its journey as the leading payment and software solutions provider to banks, financial institutions and merchants globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Mainland China. Since inception, over 10,000 merchants globally have used Bindo’s software to process more than USD 10 billion.Today, Bindo Labs is disrupting digital payments with the launch of an innovative payments gateway and FinTech platform: Wonder. Wonder is Hong Kong’s first fully digital omni-channel payment gateway platform where any merchant can self-KYC online in minutes, open an account, collect all payments and manage transactions from a single mobile app. Moreover, Wonder has pioneered instant payments settlement (T+0) in Hong Kong.Headquartered in Hong Kong, Bindo Labs raised its USD 6 million series A funding round in 2021 led by Hong Kong Telecom (HKT). Currently, Bindo Labs has offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shenzhen, and Changsha.For more information, please visit: https://wonder.app/About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactKosuke OchiaiCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

30 8 月, 2024

Intercity Battery Train Starts Testing in the North of England

LONDON, Aug 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The UK’s pioneering intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week. This key milestone will see the battery technology trialled on routes between York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street over the next eight weeks.The train will be easily recognisable with the distinct due to the new livery which celebrates the collaboration between TransPennine Express (TPE), Angel Trains and Hitachi Rail.A variety of important tests will take place, including the battery’s ability to improve performance on hills,regenerative charging via braking, fuel and emission savings, and zero-emission battery mode in train stations.Rail network testing is taking place after the battery train successfully completed low speed tests on the test track at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe manufacturing facility. During these tests the train was propelled entirely by the battery, producing zero tailpipe emissions.This is the first UK trial where a diesel engine is replaced with a battery on an intercity train. The battery has beensuccessfully retrofitted onto one of TPE’s ‘Nova 1’ trains (five-carriage intercity Class 802).The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, is predicted to reduce emissions and fuel costs by as much as 30% on a Hitachi intercity train. It will also demonstrate how battery technology can reduce costs in the railways by reducing the need for overhead wires in tunnel sections and over complex junctions.The trial also aims to support the UK battery sector and green growth, with Hitachi Rail investing over £15 million todevelop this pioneering technology with Turntide Technologies in Sunderland.Paul Staples, Engineering, Safety and Sustainability Director at TransPennine Express, said:“This trial is a huge step towards the rail industry in the UK – and around the world reducing CO2 emissions and we are excited to be part of it.“TPE is dedicated to making our journeys greener by reducing our carbon footprint, creating resilience to climate change and improving local air quality.”Matthew Prosser, Asset Management Director at Angel Trains, said:“Following the success of one of our Class 802 trains running entirely in battery-mode at Newton Aycliffe, we're excited to see how this technology performs on the national rail network. This project represents a multimillion-poundjoint investment by Angel Trains and Hitachi in one of our newest fleets. It will both support and draw upon the skilled jobs and expertise at Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe facility and enable us to demonstrate how battery retrofit technology can help us decarbonise our railways."Paul Newlove, Head of Green Technologies Programme said:“After seeing the train running entirely in battery-mode at Newton Aycliffe, I can’t wait to see how this technology can reduce emissions, reduce fuel costs and improve air quality on the Transpennine route.“This part of the trial is going to be really exciting because we start to prove the benefits of this green technology for passengers, operators and policy makers.“It has been such a team effort, with colleagues in Japan, Italy and UK working together for years to finally reach this important stage.”This important project draws upon Hitachi’s global expertise which includes delivering the world’s first passenger battery train in Japan, and rolling out the Masaccio, Europe’s first battery hybrid train in Italy in 2022. The evolution of the technology continues at pace with Hitachi Rail recently unveiling its new intercity version of the train, and with atarget to roll out a EuroMasaccio in additional European markets, including Germany from 2026.The development of this battery is an important step for the rail industry both home and abroad. Hitachi Rail has an ambition to install this battery on trains around the world, potentially creating a UK export and improving energy efficiency.There are thousands of trains running across the world that are powered by diesel engines, which will need to be decarbonised to meet net zero targets. In Italy, the Masaccio has instantly cut CO2 emissions by 50% compared to thediesel trains it has replaced. The ability to replace diesel engines with a powerful battery, and unlock cheaper partial electrification, can create a low-cost pathway to decarbonise railways around the world.About Hitachi Rail:Hitachi Rail is connecting the future of mobility - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more seamless, sustainable transport.With innovative technology and world-leading delivery capabilities, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to customers andconsortia partners globally. The company is an expert in every part of the railway: from train manufacturing and maintenance to digital signalling and smart mobility. Its pioneering products, such as the iconic high speed bullet train,enable billions of passenger journeys and the transport of millions of tonnes of freight, every year.Drawing on the powerful expertise of the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail is uniquely placed to furtherenhance its offer to customers through pioneering new digital solutions and services.In FY22, Hitachi Rail had revenues of over €5bn. The company has around 15,000 employees in 38 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams.Hitachi Rail’s business is local, but its reach is global. With deep roots in its communities, the company is committed to delivering sustainable progress for all.Find out more by visiting hitachirail.comAbout TransPennine Express:TransPennine Express is an intercity rail provider with a vision to Take the North Further. Following an investment of more than £500m including the introduction of new Nova trains, we are continuing to transform rail services through high levels of performance, investment in stations, enhanced accessibility, measures to improve sustainability andmore investment. We are owned by TransPennine Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three other rail companies: Northern Trains Ltd (Northern), LNER and SE Trains (Southeastern).Our network is:North TransPennine – including Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street, Redcar/Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport, Scarborough to York, Edinburgh to Newcastle and Hull to Liverpool Lime StreetSouth TransPennine – including Cleethorpes to Liverpool Lime Street via Doncaster, Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Airport to SheffieldAnglo Scottish – including Liverpool to Glasgow, and Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Destinations served by TransPennine Express include Liverpool, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Sheffield, Warrington, Birchwood, Irlam, Urmston, Stockport, Dore & Totley, Meadowhall, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Barnetby, Habrough, Hull, York, Lea Green, Scarborough, Durham, Newton-Le-Willows, Gatley, Stalybridge, Mossley,Greenfield, Marsden, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, Deighton, Mirfield, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Cottingley, Leeds, Cross Gates, Garforth, Selby, Howden, Brough, Malton, Seamer, Thirsk, Northallerton, Darlington, Yarm, Thornaby, Middlesbrough, Redcar Central, Saltburn, Chester-Le-Street, Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnmouth For Alnwick, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Reston, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Carlisle, Bolton, St Helens Central, Wigan, Preston, Lancaster, Oxenholme, Penrith, Lockerbie, Carstairs, Motherwell, Haymarket and East LintonAbout Angel Trains:Angel Trains is the UK’s largest rolling stock company. We have invested more than £1.5 billion in rolling stock and innovation projects in the last ten years.Helping to modernise and improve UK rail and meet the needs of today’s passengers. We collaborate with like-mindedcompanies to make our trains more accessible, comfortable and connected. Together, we are creating an environment where people can enjoy the journey as much as the destination.We invest in small and medium businesses who drive our innovation in new technologies. From battery and hydrogenpower systems to 3D printed parts and high-definition cameras. Our long-term outlook means we can support skilled jobs across the sector, from coast to coast, across the whole country.We will continue to reimagine our investments, to work with the talented people in our industry and to engineer a brighter, greener, more cost-effective future for UK Rail. www.angeltrains.co.uk Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

29 8 月, 2024

Mazda Production and Sales Results for July 2024

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Aug 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for July 2024 are summarized below.I. Production BreakdownJul 2024Jan - Jul 2024UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles78,529+8.7447,057-8.4Total78,529+8.7447,057-8.4 OVERSEAS PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles33,244+10.3256,706+14.4Total33,244+10.3256,706+14.4 GLOBAL PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles111,773+9.2703,763-1.2Total111,773+9.2703,763-1.21. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in July 2024 increased 8.7% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in July 2024]CX-5:29,947 units(down 0.1% year on year)CX-30:11,778 units(up 1.5%)MAZDA3:9,690 units(up 5.8%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in July 2024 increased 10.3% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in July 2024]CX-30:10,212 units(down 12.4% year on year)CX-50:6,836 units(up 69.2%)MAZDA3:5,181 units(down 21.8%)II. Domestic Sales BreakdownJul 2024Jan - Jul 2024UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC SALESPassenger Vehicles10,622-24.774,132-30.9Commercial Vehicles808-18.05,962-20.3 Registration Total8,392-28.857,415-38.6Micro-mini Total3,038-8.222,679+6.6Total11,430-24.280,094-30.3Mazda's domestic sales volume in July 2024 decreased 24.2% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.2% (down 1.5 points year on year), with a 2.1% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.5 points) and a 2.8% total market share (down 1.2 points).[Domestic sales of key models in July 2024]CX-5:1,826 units(down 15.3% year on year)CX-30:1,502 units(up 8.6%)MAZDA2:1,489 units(down 18.0%)III. Exports BreakdownJul 2024Jan - Jul 2024UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)EXPORTSPassenger Vehicles62,452+12.7383,591-3.8 North America27,156+17.7168,226+2.9Europe14,215-7.687,912-11.4Oceania4,176-16.437,644-0.4Others16,905+41.389,809-8.6Total62,452+12.7383,591-3.8Mazda's export volume in July 2024 increased 12.7% year on year due to increased shipments to North America and other regions.[Exports of key models in July 2024]CX-5:24,696 units(down 3.7% year on year)MAZDA3:9,433 units(up 12.1%)CX-30:9,389 units(up 34.2%)IV. Global Sales BreakdownJul 2024Jan - Jul 2024UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)GLOBAL SALESDomestic Sales11,430-24.280,094-30.3 U.S.A39,863+30.1242,350+13.0 China4,816-38.346,504+17.5 Europe12,052-10.4107,146-2.1 Others37,187+6.5249,818+1.1Overseas Sales93,918+8.2645,818+5.8Total105,348+3.4725,912+0.1Mazda's global sales volume in July 2024 increased 3.4% year on year due to increased sales in the U.S. and other regions.[Global sales of key models in July 2024]CX-5:28,538 units(down 0.8% year on year)CX-30:20,310 units(up 22.8%)MAZDA3:13,983 units(down 12.1%)*1) Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units).*2) Global production figures are the sum total of domestic and overseas production volumes.*3) All information in this press release is as of the date of the publicity. No updates after that date are reflected. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

29 8 月, 2024

Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for July 2024

Toyota City, Japan, Aug 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for July 2024 as well as the cumulative total from January to July 2024, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.To view more information on the sales, production, and export results by country and region, including specific details on the reasons for any changes in results, data from the past 10 years of sales, production, and export results, and data concerning electrified vehicle sales and Lexus sales, please download the document titled "Detailed data" from the top of this page.This document also includes sales, production, and export results and data concerning electrified vehicles sales and Lexus sales for every month in the past two years.Click here for detailed sales, production, and export results ("Detailed data (Excel)") Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

29 8 月, 2024

Hitachi and KDDI Announce the Contents of a Joint Exhibition in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan’s “Society 5.0 and Future City”

TOKYO, Aug 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) and KDDI Corporation (“KDDI”) today announced the outline of a joint exhibition (“the Exhibition”), “Society 5.0 and Future City” at the “Future Life Expo: Future City” project (“the Future City”), a part of the Future Society Showcase Project Exhibition in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (“the Expo”).The concept of the Exhibition is “We can change the future.” Visitors can choose solutions for the future issues and experience how the city in the future will change through simulations.Hitachi and KDDI will work together with visitors to realize Society 5.0, a human-centered society where people live vibrantly, by combining the know-how and technologies of both companies, which have been cultivated as providers ofsocial infrastructure and platforms that support cities.Overview of Society 5.0 and Future CityThe exhibition consists of a “Theater Zone” and an “Action Zone.”(1) About the Theater Zone- Facility Overview: This is a theater-style facility that can accommodate 120 visitors at a time and offers an interactive experience of choosing a solution for creating the city in the future using smart devices. It embodies a “cyber-physical system,” that uses advanced IT systems to link cyber space and physical space to analyze current conditions and predict the future in order to solve social issues. The environment providing similarexperience as the Theater Zone will be built on the Metaverse and will be available for visitors to experience from outside the venue of the Expo.- Story: The Theater Zone is set up as a cyber space where visitors can look into the future of 2035 andparticipate in solving problems. Visitors will receive SOS on familiar themes from a child living in the future in 2035. All 120 visitors will think together and choose a solution, while having fun and deepening theirunderstanding of future issues and options with a navigator.Visitors can experience how the city in the future will change with the solutions they choose as they guide thechild living in the future through a simulation in cyber space.(2) About the Action Zone•This is a gaming experience that children can enjoy participating in while moving their bodies. Visitors can experience how each action lead to solutions to urban issues and change the city in the future. Details will be announced later.The city in the future on a virtual platformKDDI will provide the city in the future on a virtual platform during the Expo. This city in the future will be built not onlyby KDDI but also by other sponsors of the Future City.Visitors can think about the future they want to live in bywalking around the city as an avatar and interacting with the sponsor's future technology and talking with the city's residents. Details will be announced later.Previous Press ReleasesAugust 2, 2023, Press ReleaseHitachi and KDDI to Jointly Exhibit in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan’s “Future Life Expo: Future City,” a Project Showcasing a Future City www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2023/08/230802b.htmlAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com.About KDDI CorporationKDDI is a telecommunication service provider in Japan, offering multitude of services to individual customers through its “au”, “UQ mobile” and “pivo” brands, and to corporate customers through its “KDDI BUISNESS” brand.In May 2022, KDDI had stated “KDDI VISION 2030: The creation of a society in which anyone can make their dreams areality, by enhancing the power to connect”. Under this vision, KDDI is promoting its business strategy in the Mid-Term Management Strategy (FY2022–FY2025), defined as the “Satellite Growth Strategy”. With a focus on 5G communications, data-driven practices, and generative AI, KDDI will accelerate business growth by providing value-added services in the growth areas of DX, finance, energy, and life transformation (LX) which encompasses five areas of future growth (Mobility, Sports/Entertainment, Web3/Metaverse, Healthcare, and Space).Placing "sustainability management" at the core, KDDI will aim to achieve the sustainable growth of society and the enhancement of corporate value together with our partners, by harnessing the “Satellite Growth Strategy” and strengthening the management base. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

29 8 月, 2024

Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix entered a partnership in cancer molecular diagnostics business

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") and Gencurix, Inc. ("Gencurix") have entered a strategic partnership (the Partnership) in the field of cancer molecular diagnostics(1). The Partnership aims to develop a testing service for the cancer molecular diagnostics by combining Hitachi High-Tech's core expertise in R&D and manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic products and digital technology, and Gencurix's technology and experience in biomarker(2) discovery for cancer diagnosis and development of molecular testing service. As a part of the Partnership, both companies concluded a Feasibility Study (FS) agreement to examine the feasibility of the business and completed the checkpoints defined in this FS agreement in June 2024. As the next step, Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix are planning commercialization of testing services in Japan.In recent years, cancer treatments have begun to offer "personalized medicine," in which genes and proteins are examined in detail for precise diagnosis and treatment selection, and the treatment is tailored to the individual patient. As treatment modalities evolve, doctors and patients are facing with increasing opportunities to choose treatment, and clinical testing is becoming more important in supporting that choice. In the field of cancer diagnosis, where new drugs and treatments are rapidly being developed, there is a need to discover appropriate biomarkers, establish testing methods, and use digital technology to provide reports promptly with high medical value.Under these circumstances, Hitachi High-Tech, strengthening its molecular diagnostics business, and Gencurix, being specialized in biomarker discovery technology, will join forces to develop highly reliable testing services for cancer diagnosis.In April 2024, Hitachi, Ltd.("Hitachi") and Hitachi High-Tech consolidated Hitachi's Healthcare Business Division (radiation therapy, digital healthcare, etc.) to Hitachi High-Tech to promote the healthcare business based on "Diagnosis x Therapy x Digital" and create healthcare innovation. Especially in area of in vitro diagnostics area, we have contributed to improve quality and efficiency of testing with a product lineup that includes in vitro diagnostic equipment that analyzes blood and other specimens to support the diagnosis of diseases, and DNA sequencers. This Partnership is part of Hitachi High Tech's growth strategy of strengthening this molecular diagnostics business. Towards creating "a society without fear of cancer," Hitachi High-Tech aims to contribute to the improvement of people's QoL (Quality of Life) through "personalized medicine" and "sophisticated diagnosis of intractable diseases."Gencurix is a leading life science company established in 2011 in Seoul, Korea, engaged in the discovery of biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, the provision of testing services, and the sale of testing kits. Gencurix provides molecular diagnostic solutions across the cancer care process, from early detection to prognosis, companion diagnostics(3) and recurrence monitoring. Gencurix operates in Korea, Europe, and other countries around the world, and promotes joint development with pharmaceutical companies.Hitachi High-Tech and Gencurix will jointly develop cancer diagnostic tests required in clinical practice to promote personalized medicine in the oncology field and aim to provide highly reliable testing service solutions using digital technology. We will first jointly launch a testing service business in Japan and then in other countries.(1) Molecular diagnostics: Molecular diagnostic involves measuring biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, and protein contained in tissues and blood (body fluids) and provides information necessary for diagnosis or selection of therapeutic drugs to healthcare professionals.(2) Biomarker: A biomarker is a test item or biological substance that is an indicator of the presence or absence of a certain disease, a change in a disease status, or a therapeutic efficacy. Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important and enabling personalized medicine in specific disease areas such as cancer. In addition to being used as indicators to measure therapeutic efficacy, biomarkers are also expected to be used as indicators for disease prevention in the future.(3) Companion diagnostics: In vitro diagnostics to test the indication of a specific drug to improve the efficacy or safety of the drug.About GencurixGencurix is a molecular diagnostics company for cancer that provides digital PCR-based products and testing services based on a liquid biopsy, biomarker discovery and commercialization platform. Under the motto "Best in Class," Gencurix strives to solve clinical unmet needs with new technologies and testing products.Key products include GenesWell BCT, a breast cancer prognostic test, and Droplex's line of companion diagnostics for a wide range of cancers, including lung, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Gencurix has developed early diagnostic tests for major cancers, including liver and colorectal cancer, and is promoting clinical research. As written, Gencurix provides molecular diagnostic solutions across the cancer care process, from early detection to prognosis, companion diagnostics and recurrence monitoring.For further information, visit https://www.gencurix.com/About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/Contact:Business Development Dept., Diagnostic System Business Strategy Planning Div.,Diagnostic System Business, Healthcare Business Group,Hitachi High-Tech Corporationwww.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/contactus/#sec-2 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

28 8 月, 2024

Fujitsu and Osaka University accelerate progress toward practical quantum computing by significantly increasing computing scale through error impact reduction in quantum computing architecture

Kawasaki and Osaka, Aug 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at Osaka University (QIQB) today announced the joint development of two new technologies for the space-time efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture (1) that will accelerate the realization of practical quantum computing.Fujitsu and QIQB have leveraged these new technologies, one that improves phase angle accuracy during phase rotation (2) and one that automatically generates efficient qubit operation procedures, to show that it is theoretically possible for a quantum computer to perform a calculation that would take a classical computer five years, in only ten hours. The two organizations found that the calculation, a material energy estimate, would be possible using only 60,000 qubits, significantly less than the amount typically thought to be required (3) for fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC) (4) to surpass the calculation speed of classical computers.These results demonstrate for the first time how quantum advantage, i.e., quantum computers being able to solve problems faster than current classical computers, can be achieved in the early-FTQC era (5), which is expected to arrive around 2030. Quantum computing is expected to accelerate technological innovations in various fields, including enabling a larger-scale analysis of the Hubbard model (6) for developing high temperature superconductors (7), which may improve the efficiency of electrical infrastructure, as well as lead to innovations in material development and drug discovery.The generation of efficient qubit operation procedures was achieved through the development of a quantum circuit generator. This system introduces a streamlined the process for converting logic gates, which are the fundamental operations of quantum computing, into physical gates, which operate the qubits. The system is also equipped with acceleration technology that minimizes computing time by dynamically changing the operational procedures of the qubits.The two organizations initially announced the quantum computing architecture on March 23, 2023 (8), but there were obstacles to practical applications including insufficient accuracy in phase rotation and the lack of an established physical gating procedure, a method of operating qubits suitable for specific calculation problems. These new technologies address these obstacles.Through their continued joint quantum computing initiatives, Fujitsu and QIQB aim to contribute to solving societal issues, addressing decarbonization and reducing the cost of new material development.AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by the following grants: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST); the Program on Open Innovation Platforms for Industry-academia Co-creation (COI-NEXT), "Quantum Software Research Hub" (JPMJPF2014); JST Moonshot Goal 6 "Realization of a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer that will revolutionize economy, industry, and security by 2050", R&D project "Research and Development of Theory and Software for Fault-tolerant Quantum Computers" (JPMJMS2061); and Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Quantum Leap Flagship Program (MEXT Q-LEAP) "Development of quantum software by intelligent quantum system design and its applications" (JPMXS0120319794).[1] Space-time efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture :A quantum computing architecture that can significantly reduce the number of physical qubits needed for arbitrary phase rotation, An essential step in achieving practical quantum computing.[2] Phase rotation :An operation in which the arbitrary phase angle of a qubit rotates. An essential element in unlocking the true power of quantum computing.[3] One million qubits :The estimated number of qubits required to solve the FeMoco (enzyme active center) energy estimation problem with an error rate of 0.1% (source cited: Reiher, et. al., PNAS, 114 (29) 7555-7560 (2017)).[4] Fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC) :Fault-tolerant quantum computation achieved through the correction of quantum errors.[5] Early-FTQC era :An era in which quantum computers work with only a maximum of 100,000 physical qubits and FTQC is considered to be impossible to achieve.[6] Hubbard model :A theoretical model for calculating material properties. It is used to describe strongly correlated electron systems, including in high-temperature superconductivity.[7] High temperature superconductor :A material that exhibits a phenomenon which causes it to have zero electrical resistance when it reaches a temperature above the boiling point of liquid nitrogen.[8] Fujitsu and Osaka University develop new quantum computing architecture, accelerating progress toward practical application of quantum computerAbout the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at Osaka UniversityThe Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology consists of six research groups: Quantum Computing, Transdisciplinary Quantum Science, Quantum Information Devices, Quantum Communication and Security, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Biology. QIQB promotes transdisciplinary research between each of these research groups and with other academic fields. The Center is an international research hub for quantum innovation by actively promoting international academic exchange and collaboration across borders. QIQB seeks to play a key role in nurturing future quantum leaders and specialists through education and training. For more information: https://qiqb.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Osaka UniversityOsaka University was founded in 1931 as one of Japan’s imperial universities through strong demand from political and business circles in Osaka, as well as the people of Osaka City and Prefecture. The spiritual roots of Osaka University can be found in Kaitokudo and Tekijuku, educational institutions of the Edo period. After its merger with Osaka University of Foreign Studies in 2007, Osaka University became a comprehensive university with its own School of Foreign Studies. Boasting 11 undergraduate schools, 15 graduate schools, and 6 affiliated research institutes excelling in the fields of the humanities and social sciences, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, science, and engineering, Osaka University is one of Japan’s premier comprehensive research universities.Osaka University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2031. We will contribute to the creation of a society where each member feels worth living through co-creation with diverse stakeholders to solve local and global challenges in accordance with the university's motto of “Live Locally, Grow Globally.”Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesCenter for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at Osaka UniversityQuantum Software Research HubE-mail: coi-next@qiqb.osaka-u.ac.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

28 8 月, 2024

MHI and JAL Begin Joint Exploration of Collaboration in Aircraft Maintenance and Aftermarket Services

TOKYO, Aug 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) have agreed to commence joint exploration of potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket business. The two companies have signed a memorandum on the matter.The aircraft aftermarket business includes services such as repairs, maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, which are essential for the maintenance and enhancement of aircraft's flight safety and operational efficiency.With the global recovery in aircraft demand, the need for maintenance services has also increased. JAL and MHI have begun exploring collaboration in this area in order to respond to the various issues currently affecting the aircraft aftermarket. JAL Group, as an aircraft operator, brings expertise and experience in aircraft operation and maintenance, while MHI Group, as an aircraft manufacture, contributes with its expertise and experience in aircraft design development, manufacture, certification, and MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) services particularly in North America.Within JAL Group, going forward the joint exploration of collaboration will be performed by JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (JALEC), which is in charge of aircraft maintenance. Meanwhile JAL and MHI will continue their current exploration underway toward expanding cooperation in human resources development and technology development relating to the aircraft industry.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

27 8 月, 2024