Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Nov 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SoftBank Corp. (1) ("SoftBank") and Fujitsu Limited (2) ("Fujitsu") signed a memorandum of understanding on October 25, 2024, to strengthen their partnership toward realizing the commercialization of “AI-RAN” (3), a new architecture that integrates AI and RAN (Radio Access Network), targeted for 2026 and beyond. In accordance with this agreement, the two companies will commence joint research and development of software to maximize RAN performance and enhance communication quality through AI on the "AI-RAN", and in addition, will establish a verification lab at Fujitsu's site in Dallas, Texas, USA.SoftBank and Fujitsu ("the companies") are already collaborating on an outdoor proof-of-concept for AI-RAN conducted by SoftBank that commenced in October 2024. Fujitsu is providing vRAN (virtual Radio Access Network) software and Radio Units (RUs) for this proof-of-concept, which support Layer 1 software developed based on the “NVIDIA AI Aerial platform” that runs on the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, and the companies have confirmed their ability to manage high-quality simultaneous communication for up to 20 cells per server.To accelerate the realization of AI-RAN commercialization, the companies will jointly commence the following initiatives:1. Establish a Verification Lab to Accelerate AI-RAN CommercializationA verification lab will be jointly established in Dallas, Texas, USA, where Fujitsu is located. The lab will serve as a site for validating hardware, software, and applications that constitute AI-RAN, as well as a venue for new business creation. With this lab, the companies will not only conduct technical verification but also promote the understanding and ecosystem of AI-RAN, aiming to advance the practical application of AI-RAN in the global market.2. Research and Development of vRAN Software to Promote "AI for RAN" (4)Joint research and development will be carried out to develop software that leverages AI to maximize RAN performance. Utilizing the insights gained from the outdoor proof-of-concept, efforts will focus on applying AI to enhance communication performance in real-world environments, to advance the commercialization of AI-RAN.The companies aim not only to significantly improve investment efficiency on mobile infrastructure by enhancing and refining RAN features and performance through AI, but also drive new services and bring about various innovations in society and industry by improving communication quality for users even during times of mobility and congestion, and enable real-time response and analysis.Comments from Key ExecutivesHideyuki Tsukuda, Executive Vice President & CTO, SoftBank Corp.:"We are excited to take a step forward toward the commercialization of AI-RAN through this strengthened partnership. We anticipate further advancements in RAN efficiency and sophistication through AI, which will accelerate the practical application of AI-RAN."Shingo Mizuno, Corporate Executive Officer EVP, Vice Head of System Platform (in charge of Network Business), Fujitsu Limited comments:"Fujitsu has been engaged in the development of high-performance vRAN software utilizing GPUs for a number of years. By strengthening our partnership with SoftBank, Fujitsu aims to accelerate the creation of new business through combining the technologies and practical knowledge of both companies at a higher level, and provide increased value to customers and society."(1) SoftBank Corp. :Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Junichi Miyakawa(2) Fujitsu Limited :Headquartered in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takahito Tokita(3) AI-RAN :A technology to achieve next-generation mobile networks through the fusion of AI and RAN.(4) AI for RAN :A concept promoted by SoftBank to maximize RAN performance through the application of AI/ML in AI-RAN.*SoftBank, the SoftBank name, and logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SoftBank Group Corp. in Japan and other countries.*Other company, product, and service names in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.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.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

PALO ALTO, CA, Nov 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a new investment in General Prognostics Inc. (GPx), a fast-growing MedTech startup revolutionizing chronic disease monitoring and management.The investment coincides with GPx joining the Elev X! Boost program, an individually tailored venture program for ambitious startups that are ready to scale. The program offers a unique blend of capital, strategic partnerships, and integrations with NEC X’s expansive tech ecosystem to propel startups to global success.Through Elev X! Boost, GPx will refine the accuracy of its debut product, CardioID, the world’s first implant and needle-free remote blood monitoring solution for heart failure patients, while growing revenue, expanding into new markets and securing additional funding. The system, developed by GPx, extracts biomarkers from wearable devices, such as heart rate, heart rate variability, step count, and voice data, and employs machine learning to develop predictive models that surpass the accuracy of traditional implant-based monitoring solutions."GPx’s innovative approach to heart monitoring and chronic disease management is a perfect fit for the NEC Group’s vision of leveraging advanced technology to improve quality of life," said Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of NEC X. "By joining forces with GPx, we aim to enhance their predictive algorithms and capabilities. Together, we can transform the healthcare industry."GPx aims to improve the lives of individuals with chronic diseases by providing personalized, predictive monitoring solutions. Conventional heart failure monitoring typically relies on invasive implants, limiting its use to patients with severe conditions. CardioID addresses this gap by offering non-invasive, real-time monitoring without the need for surgery or frequent blood tests, significantly expanding access to continuous care for the majority of heart failure patients who are unable to receive implant-based monitoring."NEC X’s investment and strategic partnership are invaluable as we work to expand our mission of providing personalized healthcare solutions to millions of patients," said Sean Matsuoka, Co-Founder of GPx. "This collaboration will not only help us improve the performance of our technology, but also accelerate our growth and ability to help patients with chronic diseases worldwide."GPx’s leadership team, composed of graduates from MIT and Harvard, offers deep expertise across engineering, legal, product management, and sales in healthcare and medical devices. Its co-founders Sean Matsuoka and Javier Echenique have held leadership roles at Caresyntax, M3, McKinsey & Company, Sony Corporation, Jana Care, Medtronic, and Volcano. Additionally, the startup’s founding advisor, Sidhant Jena co-founded and served as CEO of new windowJana Care and held R&D leadership roles at Medtronic.The investment in GPx is part of NEC X’s broader strategy to support healthcare innovation. By fostering partnerships with startups like GPx, NEC X aims to address critical challenges in healthcare, such as improving access to monitoring for chronic disease patients and reducing the burden on healthcare systems. The investment will support GPx’s growth and development as they prepare to scale their operations and bring CardioID to market.About General Prognostics Inc.General Prognostics (GPx) is revolutionizing remote chronic disease management with the world's first bloodless blood tests. Headquartered in Boston, MA, GPx is dedicated to transforming the standard of care of chronic diseases and enabling patients to better understand their condition, much like the continuous glucose monitor has transformed diabetes care.For more information about GPx and their innovative healthcare solutions, visit https://www.gpx.ai. About NEC XNEC X is an innovation powerhouse and curator of disruptive startups backed by the global technology leadership of NEC. Leveraging 125 years of IT and network technologies expertise, NEC X’s startup-focused approach transforms visionary ideas into commercial successes that revolutionize how we work and live. Since its inception in 2018, NEC X has helped launch and grow more than 100 startups.Their Silicon Valley programs – Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost – equip early-stage startup founders with the tools to fast-track their tech development and adoption. Elev X! fuels startup success from inception to launch, connecting innovators with NEC’s 45,000 patents; global network of partners, mentors and advisors; reach into 55+ international markets; and $8 billion R&D ecosystem.For more information, visit https://nec-x.com and new windowhttps://www.elev-x.com. 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.

TOKYO, Nov 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has received an order for a next-generation supercomputer system from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), under the National Research and Development Agency, and the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), part of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences under the Inter-University Research Institute Corporation. The new supercomputer system is scheduled to be operational from July 2025.The next-generation supercomputer system will feature multi-architecture with the latest CPUs and GPUs and will consist of large storage capacity and a high-speed network. This system is expected to be used for various research and development in the field of fusion science research. Specifically, the system will be used for precise prediction of experiments and creation of operation scenarios in the ITER project, which is being promoted as an international project, and the Satellite Tokamak (JT-60SA) project, which is being promoted as a Broader Approach activity, and for design of DEMO reactors. The DEMO project promotes large-scale numerical calculations for DEMO design and R&D to accelerate the realization of a DEMO reactor that contributes to carbon neutrality. In addition, NIFS will conduct numerical simulation research using the supercomputer for multi-scale and multi-physics systems, including fusion plasmas, to broadly accelerate research on the science and applications of fusion plasmas, and as an Inter-University Research Institute, will provide universities and research institutes nationwide with opportunities for collaborative research using the state-of-the-art supercomputer.The new system consists mainly of 360 NEC LX 204Bin-3s (with a total of 720 Intel Xeon 6900Ps) and 70 NEC LX 401Bax-3GAs (with a total of 280 AMD Instinct MI300As), with total theoretical performance of 40.4 petaflops of computing power. Theoretical computing performance will be approximately 2.7 times higher than the combined performance of the two supercomputers installed separately at QST and NIFS. The NEC LX 204Bin-3 is equipped with MRDIMMs, which have high performance in HPC programs.The supercomputer system consists mainly of the "LX series," which was developed by combining the high-density packaging technology and high-efficiency cooling technology that NEC has developed over many years in the development of supercomputers. The Intel "CPU Xeon6900P," "MRDIMM," and AMD’s “Instinct MI300A" GPUs installed in these server groups are the first introduction of its kind in Japan. In addition, the network environment uses "InfiniBand" with the NVIDIA “QM9700," "Altair PBS Professional" software, and a scheduler optimized for AMD’s Instinct MI300A. In addition, as a storage environment, a DDN “ES400NVX2" will be deployed with a total capacity of 42.2 petabytes with a Lustre parallel file system "EXAScaler." NEC will integrate these components along with software optimization.NEC will continue to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies by promoting the development of next-generation high-performance servers as a foundation for utilization in industrial applications and AI/Big Data domains, as well as the conventional application areas of supercomputers. NEC will also support research activities in the academic domain by providing academic research information infrastructure with HPC solutions at its core as one of its BluStellar offerings.“Intel is proud to partner with NEC to power a system at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and National Institute for Fusion Science. By integrating the Intel Xeon 6900P Series, the first server CPU to support MRDIMMs, and the first in Japan, we’re delivering a leap in memory performance and bandwidth, an ideal choice for complex calculations and simulations required in fusion research.”– Ogi Brkic, Vice President & General Manager, Go-To-Market Builders & Technology Acceleration Office, Sales & Marketing Group, Intel“We are very pleased that NEC has chosen to partner with AMD to power the next generation supercomputers ordered by both the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science in Japan. We appreciate that NEC has selected AMD’s Instinct MI300A and this choice is further proof that AMD’s MI300 Series GPUs offer a compelling supercomputer accelerator solution. We believe that AMD innovation, together with NEC's advanced technological capabilities, will continue to make a significant contribution to research conducted at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, and the National Institute for Fusion Science.”-Jon Robottom, Corporate Vice President, Representative Director & General Manager, AMD Japan“DDN is honored to continue to support cutting-edge fusion research at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science through our strong collaboration with NEC. The combination of DDN's high-performance storage solution and NEC's superior technology will provide stable performance and fast processing of large data sets to power complex simulations and advanced analytics in fusion science research. We are confident that through this collaboration, we will be able to accelerate innovative discoveries and technology development.”-Robert Triendl, SVP Sales, International, DataDirect Networks, Inc. (DDN)"With our specialized solutions, Giga Computing is proud to support the missions of both the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science in advancing scientific discovery. For this cluster, our technology is incorporated into the NEC LX series servers with one of our models equipped with Intel Xeon 6900P series processors and MRDIMM technology, while the other uses the AMD Instinct MI300A GPU. This high-performance solution uses efficient liquid cooling to deliver remarkable processing speeds for nuclear fusion and complex plasma simulations. Consequently, it enables the institutes to achieve faster, more accurate results in the field of advanced nuclear fusion research.”-Freya Yu, Sales Director, Giga Computing“We are very pleased to collaborate with NEC in the selection of Altair PBS Professional for the next-generation supercomputer system at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science. We are confident that Altair PBS Professional is the industry's most advanced workload management and job scheduling software for HPC and high-throughput computing, and that it will contribute to improving the productivity of the supercomputer system and optimizing its utilization and efficiency. We will continue to work with NEC to help our customers solve their challenges.”-Eiichi Kazono, President and Representative Director, Altair Engineering, Inc.“We are very pleased to have been able to support the construction of a networking environment in partnership with NEC Corporation. The NVIDIA QM9700 is a networking switch that uses high-speed interconnect technology and is optimized for large-scale computing environments, especially for AI and academic research. It demonstrates its true value in data transfer for numerical analysis and simulations that require massive data processing. We are confident that this will further accelerate the research and development projects at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science and support the technological foundation for more innovative results. We will continue to strengthen our collaboration with NEC on networking products to accelerate the progress of our customers' research.”- Yukihiro Tsujii, General Manager, Solution Business Division, Ryoyo Electro Co.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.

TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck has won the special award at the RJC Car of the Year for 2025 run by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC).In awarding the special award, the selection committee commented:“In Japan, pickup trucks had primarily been used as commercial vehicles, but the all-new Triton is used as an SUV and popular among active users who enjoy camping and various outdoor sports. It combines reliability and durability inherited from Pajero the iconic model of Mitsubishi Motors, with its drivability on rough and snowy roads and fun-to-drive performance.”The Triton is a one-ton pickup truck that traces its roots back to the Forte, originally released in 1978. Since then, about 5.7 million units have been produced over five generations and sold in approximately 150 countries around the world, making it Mitsubishi Motors' global strategic model.Developed under the product concept of “Power for Adventure,” the all-new Triton features a complete overhaul of everything from the interior and exterior design to the chassis, ladder frame, and engine. It was first launched in Thailand - where its production plant is located - in July 2023 and introduced in Japan in February 2024. The all-new Triton is being rolled out sequentially in 100 countries worldwide.In addition to commercia use, this distinctively Mitsubishi one-ton pickup truck caters to customers’ adventurous spirit, opening up the possibilities for water sports, winter sports, and outdoor activities.About the RJC Car of the Year for 2025The 34th RJC Car of the Year was selected by RJC selection committee and chosen among domestic models premiered in the Japanese market between November 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024. The "6 Best" models were selected on November 1, and the committee voted on November 12 to decide the RJC Car of the Year for 2025.Mitsubishi Motors has won the RJC Car of the Year award four times1 and the RJC Technology of the Year award six times2.Previous winners include the "i" kei-car (award for 2007); the Eclipse Cross crossover SUV (award for 2019); the eK wagon and eK X height-wagon kei-cars (award for 2020) and eK X EV (award for 2023).Previously recognized technologies include the INVECS (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) automatic transmission technology of Galant and Eterna (award for 1993); the INVECS-II Sport Mode automatic transmission of FTO (award for 1995); the GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine of Galant and Legnum (award for 1997); the PHEV system of the Outlander PHEV (award for 2014); the evolved PHEV and S-AWC systems of the Eclipse Cross (award for 2022); and the electrification technology of all-electric kei-car used for the eK X EV (award for 2023).About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association) will participate in the "Mission 1000 ACT2(1)" of Dakar 2025 (Dakar Rally(2)), which will be held in Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 17th January 2025, with the HySE-X2. "Mission 1000" is the category newly added to Dakar 2024, which is well-known as "Dakar Rally" for the world's toughest motorsport, inviting vehicles using powertrains of next generation for the carbon neutrality.HySE participated in it this year with hydrogen engine-equipped HySE-X1 to identify potential issues with small mobility that are yet unknown. HySE-X1 kept running through the final day and came in 4th position in the category.This time, which will be our second entry, HySE will be launching the HySE-X2 which has the engine and the chassis that are progressed from those of HySE-X1, in order to tackle new technical challenges like increasing output at the high revolution range, improving fuel consumption at the middle range and increasing capacity of the hydrogen tank. HySE will continuously work to build a global and cross-industry network for the realization of compact hydrogen mobility, by promoting HySE's presence and initiatives through the participation in the world-renowned Dakar Rally.HySE is also going to participate in "European Hydrogen Week(3)" which will be held at Brussels, Belgium between 18th and 22nd November and display the HySE-X2 at the booth, "Automobile Club de l'Ouest" located in HALL7, M20.(1) Mission 1000 www.dakar.com/en/dakar-world/therace/dakar-future/mission-1000(2) Dakar Rally is a rally raid event that has been held every year since 1978, covering various terrains like deserts, muddy fields and mountains.(3) EUROPEAN HYDROGEN WEEK is the largest annual event of Europe specialized to hydrogen, organized by the European Commission, Hydrogen Europe and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.Comment from Daichi Kai, Team Manager of HySE Dakar 2025"We have decided to participate in the Dakar Rally with HySE-X2 which has the engine and the chassis that are progressed from those of HySE-X1. We would like to contribute to the establishment of technologies for the small hydrogen mobility engine, by verifying the effects of the countermeasures for technical issues found with HySE-X1 this year and by challenging more severe performance area of the engine. The details of our activities will be shown through Instagram and we would appreciate your support."For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/41816533.html. About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) is participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024 with a keynote speech in the UGIH Pavilion, the host organization of the conference, and a seminar organized by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in the Japan Pavilion.In the keynote session, Motoo Nishihara, Corporate EVP, CTO and Head of the GIBU, NEC Corporation, will introduce progress in the adaptive finance business as well as use cases in collaboration with domestic and international companies, under the theme of "Promotion of adaptive finance through digital technology and co-creation activities." Nishihara will also participate in a seminar hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) at the COP29 Japan Pavilion, where he will give a presentation for government officials from participating countries, international organizations, and companies. He will also participate in a panel discussion among public and private sector officials on how to improve ICT network environments (power saving) and ICT utilization (visualization of global warming countermeasures, etc.).In addition, at a seminar hosted by the Ministry of the Environment in the Japan Pavilion, Miki Sato, General Manager of NEC's GX Business Development Management Division, will present a model case of an adaptation business promoting the introduction of early warning systems for natural disasters.UGIH Pavilion (keynote/panel discussion)Session Title: Advancing Climate Adaptation with Digital Technology:Fostering "Pilots of Excellence" in Climate Resilience through PartnershipsDate: Friday, November 15, 2024, 21:30-22:30 (Japan time - local time 16:30-17:30)Speaker: Motoo Nishihara, Corporate EVP, CTO and Head of the GIBU, NEC CorporationSeminar Overview:There is an urgent need to address adaptation projects in preparation for natural disasters and to realize a sustainable society. In order to promote investment in adaptation projects by financial institutions, there is a need for evaluation of the economic value to be gained from the implementation of adaptation measures, and for public-private partnerships. In this seminar, we will discuss the progress of adaptation finance projects in collaboration with financial institutions since COP28, use cases in Japan and internationally based on knowledge gained from co-creation and demonstration with private companies in Japan, and the advancement of adaptation measures using advanced digital technologies, including NEC's satellite-based solutions (earth observation data), AI data and AI (image recognition and LLM).View the following URL for detail: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCyMcGj4XYJapan Pavilion, Seminar hosted by Ministry of the EnvironmentSeminar Title: Further Promotion of EWS and New Collaborations in the Asia-Pacific RegionDate: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 15:00-16:15 (Japan time - local time: 10:00-11:15)Speakers: Soichi Noguchi (video appearance),Director and CTO, Adaptive Finance Consortium,International Institute for Social and Economic Research, Inc.Miki SatoNEC Cross Industry Business UnitGeneral Manager, GX Business Development DivisionNEC CorporationSeminar Summary: The Ministry of the Environment of Japan is working on the introduction of Early Warning Systems (EWS) for natural disasters to Asia-Pacific countries.The EWS Council, which is comprised of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and other Japanese private sector companies, has been working to address climate change issues in the Asia-Pacific region. In this seminar, we will introduce the progress and achievements of the EWS Council and propose new adaptation measures developed through collaboration among Japanese private companies in the fields of weather information services, insurance, and finance, which are different from each other in terms of business type, in order to create new synergies. Discussions will also be held with practicing (potential) countries to promote the introduction of EWS.View the following URL for detail: Enhancing Early Warning Systems (EWS) Deployment & Further Collaboration in Asia-Pacific | COP29 JAPAN PAVILION - Ministry of the EnvironmentJapan Pavilion: Seminar hosted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and CommunicationsSeminar Title:  ICT x Green SeminarDate: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 16:45-18:00 (Japan time - local time: 11:45-13:00)Speaker: Motoo Nishihara, Corporate EVP, CTO and Head of the GIBU, NEC CorporationSeminar Summary:While digitization is rapidly advancing in the world today, and there is a shift toward socioeconomic activities that rely on the use of the Internet, many people, especially in developing countries, are unable to enjoy the benefits of digitization due to a lack of telecommunications infrastructure, especially in rural areas. Under the theme of "ICT x Green," the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is promoting the development of future ICT network environments that contribute to countering global warming and reducing the burden on the global environment (power saving).Presentations by government officials from participating countries, international organizations, and business representatives, as well as panel discussions among public and private sector participants, will be held to discuss how to promote the use of ICT (e.g., visualization of global warming countermeasures) and the use of ICT (e.g., the visualization of global warming countermeasures).For more details, please visit the COP29 Japan Pavilion website. See also ICT X Green Seminar | COP29 JAPAN PAVILION - Ministry of the EnvironmentNEC will also exhibit in the Japan Pavilion as part of the Adaptive Finance Consortium launched with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited.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.

TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JA Mitsui Leasing, LTD. (hereinafter JA Mitsui Leasing) and Fujitsu Limited (hereinafter Fujitsu) today announced the commencement of joint trials utilizing vehicles operated by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (hereinafter JA). The initiative that started October 15, 2024 aims to promote the adoption and popularization of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan.1. Details of the joint trialsUsing telematics devices including drive recorders installed in JA's gasoline-powered vehicles, JA Mitsui Leasing and Fujitsu will collect data including location information and driving history. This data will be used in conjunction with the functions planned to be implemented in a service developed by Fujitsu (1) which supports EV implementation and operation, and Fujitsu’s Social Digital Twin technology (2) to conduct operational simulations, including charging timing and business operations using EVs, based on actual usage data. Through these trials, the two companies aim to alleviate concerns regarding operational management, including vehicle costs and charging infrastructure development, often faced by customers considering EV adoption. By facilitating smooth EV implementation, this initiative contributes to CO2 emission reductions and the realization of sustainable mobility. Furthermore, leveraging this collaboration, JA Mitsui Leasing and Fujitsu will work with local governments and transportation operators in Japan to establish decarbonized social model regions.Content:- Comparative verification of economic efficiency, including vehicle leasing costs for gasoline and electric vehicles, as well as fuel and electricity costs- Comparative verification of CO2 emissions between gasoline and electric vehicles based on CO2 emissions per liter of gasoline and per kWh of electricity- Verification of operational feasibility through simulations considering the number of vehicles, charging infrastructure including basic charging (3) and en-route charging (4), and the number of chargers2. Roles and responsibilitiesJA Mitsui Leasing:- Overall management and coordination of the trials, selection of participating JA Group members, and development of new solutionsFujitsu- Provision of service to EV simulation functions and data analysis3. PeriodOctober 15, 2024 to the end of March 2025 (planned)4. Future plansThrough this field trial, JA Mitsui Leasing aims to support the promotion of EV adoption within the JA Group and surrounding communities, contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality.Under Fujitsu Uvance, which aims for a sustainable world, Fujitsu is promoting the Trusted Society initiative to protect people's lives while considering the regional environment and realizing a prosperous and sustainable local community. In the future, Fujitsu plans to link its service to support EV implementation and operation with its AI solution “Fujitsu Kozuchi” to provide optimal charging schedule planning and battery management based on data analysis. In this way, Fujitsu aims to address operational challenges related to EVs faced by various corporate clients and accelerate the realization of carbon neutrality.(1) A Fujitsu Uvance offering that contributes to GHG emission reductions and resilient urban development through efficient EV implementation, operation, and enhanced battery lifecycle value.(2) Social Digital Twin :A set of technologies that digitally reproduce not only the status of people and objects but also economic and social activities based on real-world data. This enables understanding of societal conditions and the mechanisms of problem occurrence, and supports policy planning to address increasingly diverse and complex challenges.(3) Basic charging :Charging at locations where EVs are regularly parked for extended periods, such as company parking lots.(4) En-route charging :Charging at charging spots along a route when the electricity required to reach the destination is insufficient.About JA Mitsui LeasingJAML advances corporate sustainability management to achieve its objective, "For a better society and future," as put up in the JAML Group Management Philosophy "Real Challenge, Real Change." It identifies five material issues ("Materiality"), which include "the achievement of the carbon-neutral". JAML will initiate to contribute to building a sustainable society.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.Press Contacts:JA Mitsui LeasingPR & IR Department, Corporate Management Division, JA Mitsui Leasing, Ltd.Phone: +81-3-6775-3002E-mail: JAMLDG1114@jamitsuilease.co.jpFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3132; “Macnica HD”) is pleased to announce it has published an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2024, with “An Introductory Guide to Macnica's Mechanism” as its theme, made available for browsing and download at the Company’s website.Integrated Report: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, to convey in an easy-to-understand manner the strategies for realizing its long-term management concept ‘Vision 2030’, various initiatives for improving corporate value over the medium- to long-term, and various strengths of the Group.In our dialogue with investors over the last year, we realized the difficulties in understanding the Group’s business from an outsider’s perspective. Organized as “An Introductory Guide to Macnica's Mechanism”, the new report details the structural strength and growth potential of our core semiconductor and network businesses. With regard to the semiconductor business, we explain the background to the continued growth and competitive advantages of the Group, which has the largest domestic market share (CY2023*) as a semiconductor trading company. With regard to the network business, the report explains in detail the mechanisms for achieving high growth, high value-add, and stable earnings. This makes it a single volume that allows you to understand the strengths of the Group at a glance.In addition, a live webcast was held for the publication of this report, featuring Kazumasa Hara, President and CEO of the Company, which included a presentation and Q&A session.Integrated Report Briefing (Japanese audio only. Transcripts in English available.)https://youtu.be/E-pFurYfg8YWe're also thrilled to unveil a fresh logo for Macnica Grouphttps://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/company/brand/Along with a New Brand Promotional Video for Macnicahttps://youtu.be/UWlBkQBX6_s* Gartner®, Market Share: Semiconductor Distributors, Worldwide, 2023, Masatsune Yamaji, 12 March 2024, Revenue basis.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.About MacnicaMacnica is a technology trading company that comprehensively handles advanced technologies, with core business areas in semiconductors and network. In addition to its semiconductor and network businesses, which primarily focus on adding value through technical support and sales, the CPS Solutions business is expanding beyond the traditional trading company framework by developing and selling its own products and services, focusing on six key themes.Business Introductionhttps://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/business/Contact:mac-ir@macnica.co.jp  Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. ("Hitachi") has established the Open Source Program Office (Hitachi OSPO) to globally lead the strategic utilization of OSS in the Hitachi Group, leveraging its extensive experience in applying OSS to social infrastructure, and its technical capabilities and knowledge that have led the community. Hitachi OSPO will survey advanced OSS, plan utilization strategies, manage compliance with OSS licenses and other regulations, train advanced engineers, and promote the OSS propagation. Hitachi OSPO will start with a team of 60 people and aim to expand to a scale of 100 people including global members. Through these activities, we will solve social issues through open innovation with stakeholders in companies and government agencies, and contribute to the acceleration of DX for customers in a wide range of fields.Overview of Hitachi Open Source Program OfficeYuichi Nakamura, Hitachi Chief OSS Strategist, has been appointed as Head of Hitachi OSPO (Head of OSPO). Nakamura said, "As an OSS contributor for more than 20 years and currently a board member and evangelist for The Linux Foundation (LF), I have been pursuing initiatives to balance and align OSS community activities with business applications. Leveraging my past experiences, Hitachi OSPO will promote a culture of collaboration in OSS within the Hitachi Group, lead the OSS community contribution as One Hitachi, and foster globally top-class engineers. We will also work with LF to continuously share Hitachi OSPO's expertise across multiple communities and contribute to the realization of a society that grows sustainably with OSS. "Shigetoshi Sameshima, CTO of Digital Systems & Services Division in Hitachi said, "Since our foundation, Hitachi has embraced the corporate philosophy of contributing to society through superior technology. We have been engaging in collaborative creation with a wide range of stakeholders to address various social challenges and implementing its value in society. In OSS, we are also promoting open innovation leveraging Hitachi R&D Initiative "Kyōsō-no-Mori" to contribute to community development, as well as implementing OSS in social infrastructures such as finance, public services, and transportation. We hope that Hitachi OSPO, which consolidates the knowledge from these activities, will contribute to the development of a sustainable society by further deepening co-creation with global stakeholders to swiftly resolve increasingly complex social issues in the future."Hitachi major OSS activitiesAs a sponsor of LF since its establishment in 2000, Hitachi has worked on improving the reliability of the Linux kernel and developing Keycloak financial security functions in compliance with European and South American standards, and has contributed to the spread and expansion of OSS through community activities in Japan. Most recently, we have been playing a central role in revitalizing community activities in Japan, including the establishment of Cloud Native Community Japan*1, the Japan Chapter of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). In recognition of these longstanding activities, Hitachi employees are actively involved in roles such as LF Japan evangelists*2, CNCF ambassadors, and maintainers*3*4 of projects like Keycloak and Hyperledger Fabric in the global community. Furthermore, as the Hitachi Group, we jointly exhibit solutions utilizing CNCF project OSS at CNCF global events, and continue to engage in global propagation activities.(1) Dec 1, 2023 "Participated in the Establishment of Cloud Native Community Japan, the First Official Community in Japan, to Promote Cloud Native Technology Innovation" (Japanese only)(2) Aug 19, 2024 "Two Hitachi Group Members Selected as First Evangelists for Linux Foundation Japan" (Japanese only) (3) Oct 26, 2021 "Hitachi Employee Appointed as a Maintainer of OSS "Keycloak" Development Project" (Japanese only)(4) Apr 18, 2024 "Hitachi Employee Appointed as a Core Maintainer of the Enterprise-Grade Blockchain OSS Project "Hyperledger Fabric" for the First Time in Japanese Company" (Japanese only)BackgroundRecently, OSS has been expanding its use in a wide range of fields, such as cloud-native technologies and device control, and it has become important to establish rules and processes for the appropriate use of OSS, as well as the framework for proper operation. In addition, the OSS community has become a place for open innovation, where engineers from around the world actively discuss and develop new functions and common standards in collaboration with various stakeholders. Against this background, global corporations and government agencies are increasingly establishing OSPOs as specialized organizations to systematically support the activities of their employees who utilize OSS and contribute to the OSS community.Commenting on the launch of Hitachi OSPO, Jim Zemlin, The Linux Foundation Executive Director said, "Setting up an OSPO has been a global trend and an integral function within large enterprises to manage their open source efforts efficiently. We are very happy to see that Hitachi stepped forward to invest in open source in a strategic manner with OSPO. We also happy to see their willingness to share the best practice with other industry peers. The Linux Foundation will support their endeavor as much as we can."Speech on Hitachi OSPO at The Linux Foundation Member SummitThe activities of Hitachi OSPO will be introduced at The Linux Foundation Member Summit, LF annual event to be held on November 20 in California, USA. There Nakamura, Head of OSPO will make a speech titled "A Journey of Business and OSS Ecosystem with the Linux Foundation" ( https://sched.co/1nb05).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 https://www.hitachi.com.Contact:Cloud Service Platform Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd.Managed & Platform Services Business DivisionContact form (Japanese only) Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Strasbourg, France & Tokyo, Japan, Nov 8, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in IT, network and AI technologies, today announced 24.1 month median follow-up data from the ongoing randomized Phase I trial of TG4050 in the adjuvant treatment of head and neck cancers. The data will be presented in a poster at the Society for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2024 Annual Meeting, November 9.TG4050 is an individualized immunotherapy being developed for solid tumors that is based on Transgene’s myvac® platform and powered by NEC’s cutting-edge AI capabilities designed to optimize antigen selection.After a median follow up of 24.1 months, all 16 patients who received TG4050 as adjuvant immunotherapy after completion of an adjuvant standard of care remain disease-free and have not relapsed. Out of the 16 patients in the control observation arm, 3 patients have relapsed. There remains a high medical need for these head and neck cancer patients, as approximately 30% of them are expected to experience a relapse within 24 months after standard surgery and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy.Immune responses targeting selected neoantigens were identified in 100% of patients who received TG4050, demonstrating the strong immunogenicity of the cancer vaccine, with both de novo and amplified responses. An analysis over 7 months also shows that immune responses are sustained, during the induction and boost periods.All treatment-related adverse events continue to be mild to moderate.Pr. Le Tourneau, Head of the Department of Drug Development and Innovation (D3i) at Institut Curie, and Principal Investigator, said: "It is highly encouraging to see confirmation of TG4050’s clinical and immune response data after a median follow-up of 24.1-months. There remains a significant unmet need in head and neck cancer patients in the adjuvant setting. TG4050 has demonstrated its potential to prime an adaptive immune response against tumor antigens and prevent relapse in patients with locally advanced resected head and neck squamous cell carcinoma."Dr. Emmanuelle Dochy, Chief Medical Officer of Transgene, added: "We are very encouraged to observe that all the patients treated with our neoantigen cancer vaccine TG4050 remain disease-free after a median follow-up of 24.1 months. Looking at these results and at the long-lasting immune response, we are confident that TG4050 has the potential to benefit these patients, who still face a significant risk of relapse with current therapies. A Phase II part of our trial is currently enrolling patients internationally, with the aim of further confirming these promising findings."Motoo Nishihara, Corporate EVP, and CTO, at NEC, added: "These results illustrate the power of our collaboration with Transgene and our ability to develop a personalized approach to cancer patient treatment using our proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning models. We have built a strong and compelling clinical data set to support the benefits of TG4050 as an individualized immunotherapy, and we remain committed to bringing novel AI-based treatments to patients across the globe."The SITC poster can be viewed in-person during the poster presentation at the SITC 2024 meeting and can be accessed on Transgene’s website on November 9.Building on these promising data, the randomized Phase I trial has been expanded to a randomized Phase I/II trial in the adjuvant setting of head and neck cancer NCT04183166), which is currently enrolling patients in a Phase II part.Poster detailsAbstract Number: 650Title: Randomized phase I trial of adjuvant individualized TG4050 vaccine in patients with locally advanced resected HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)Presenting Author: C. Le Tourneau – Institut CuriePoster Presentation Day: November 9About myvac®myvac® is a viral vector (MVA—Modified Vaccinia Ankara) based, individualized immunotherapy platform that has been developed by Transgene to target solid tumors. myvac®-derived products are designed to stimulate the patient’s immune system to recognize and destroy tumors using their own cancer specific genetic mutations. Transgene has set up an innovative network that combines bioengineering, digital transformation, established vectorization know-how and unique manufacturing capabilities. Transgene has been awarded "Investment for the Future" funding from Bpifrance for the development of its platform myvac®. TG4050 is the first myvac®-derived product being evaluated in clinical trials. Click here to watch a short video on myvac®.About TG4050TG4050 is an individualized immunotherapy being developed for solid tumors that is based on Transgene’s myvac® technology and powered by NEC’s longstanding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) expertise. This virus-based therapeutic vaccine encodes neoantigens (patient-specific mutations) identified and selected by NEC’s Neoantigen Prediction System. The prediction system is based on more than two decades of expertise in AI and has been trained on proprietary data allowing it to accurately prioritize and select the most immunogenic sequences.TG4050 is designed to stimulate the immune system of patients in order to induce a T-cell response that is able to recognize and destroy tumor cells based on their own neoantigens. This individualized immunotherapy is developed and produced for each patient.About the clinical trialTG4050 is being evaluated in a Phase I/II clinical trial for patients with HPV-negative head and neck cancers (NCT04183166). An individualized treatment is created for each patient after they complete surgery and while they receive adjuvant therapy. Half of the participants received their vaccine immediately after completing adjuvant treatment. The other half were given TG4050 as an additional treatment at the time of recurrence of the disease as an additional treatment to standard of care (SoC). This randomized study is evaluating the treatment benefits of TG4050 in patients who are at risk of relapse. In the Phase I part, thirty-two evaluable patients have been included in this trial under way internationally. The Phase II part is currently enrolling patients.About TransgeneTransgene (Euronext: TNG) is a biotechnology company focused on designing and developing targeted immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. Transgene’s programs utilize viral vector technology with the goal of indirectly or directly killing cancer cells.The Company’s clinical-stage programs consist of a portfolio of therapeutic vaccines and oncolytic viruses: TG4050, the first individualized therapeutic vaccine based on the myvac® platform, TG4001 for the treatment of HPV-positive cancers, as well as BT-001 and TG6050, two oncolytic viruses based on the Invir. IO® viral backbone.With Transgene’s myvac® platform, therapeutic vaccination enters the field of precision medicine with a novel immunotherapy that is fully tailored to each individual. The myvac® approach allows the generation of a virus-based immunotherapy that encodes patient-specific mutations identified and selected by Artificial Intelligence capabilities provided by its partner NEC.With its proprietary platform Invir. IO®, Transgene is building on its viral vector engineering expertise to design a new generation of multifunctional oncolytic viruses.Additional information about Transgene is available at: www.transgene.frFollow us on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @TransgeneSA—LinkedIn: @TransgeneAbout NEC’s Neoantigen Prediction SystemNEC’s neoantigen prediction system utilizes its proprietary AI, such as graph-based relational learning, trained on multiple sources of biological data to discover candidate neoantigen targets. These targets are carefully analyzed using proprietary machine learning algorithms that include in-house HLA binding and antigen presentation AI tools to evaluate the likelihood of eliciting a robust and clinically relevant T-cell response. With NEC OncoImmunity now on board, NEC continues to strengthen its top-class neoantigen prediction pipelines with the aim of maximizing the therapeutic benefits of personalized cancer immunotherapy for patients worldwide.For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com.For additional information, please also visit NEC OncoImmunity at https://www.oncoimmunity.com/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 and NEC’s AI Drug Development Business at https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/ai-drug/ DisclaimerThis press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The occurrence of any of these risks could have a significant negative outcome for the Company’s activities, perspectives, financial situation, results, regulatory authorities’ agreement with development phases, and development. The Company’s ability to commercialize its products depends on but is not limited to the following factors: positive pre-clinical data may not be predictive of human clinical results, the success of clinical studies, the ability to obtain financing and/or partnerships for product manufacturing, development and commercialization, and marketing approval by government regulatory authorities. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors ("Facteurs de Risque") section of the Universal Registration Document, available on the AMF website (https://www.amf-france.org) or on Transgene’s website (www.transgene.fr). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Transgene undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.