TOKYO, July 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind technology (*1) that uses proprietary AI to rapidly generate highly detailed 3D models in as little as one minute, solely from footage captured with general-purpose cameras such as those on smartphones, while automatically removing unnecessary subjects. This technology was developed in collaboration with the Keio AI Research Center (*2).

The technology can generate 3D models in as little as one minute that precisely replicate on-site conditions without the need for costly specialized equipment and without interrupting operations, even in frequently changing environments such as electric power infrastructure facilities and construction sites. Additionally, the 3D models can be easily viewed on ordinary computers or tablets, allowing users to instantly assess on-site conditions. This facilitates remote facility inspections and enables rapid decision-making in the event of anomalies.

With this technology, NEC aims to promote the adoption of digital twin technology among infrastructure operators and the construction industry, helping to alleviate labor shortages and enhance facility safety. NEC plans to commercialize this technology within fiscal year 2027.

Background

In recent years, infrastructure operators and worksites in the construction industry have been facing labor shortages and rising travel costs associated with facility inspections. This has resulted in expanded efforts to share on-site footage with supervisors in remote locations to facilitate remote decision-making and guidance. However, relying solely on video feeds from sites makes it difficult to quickly identify specific scenes or viewpoints, posing challenges in accurately assessing on-site situations.

In this context, as one method for creating digital twins—which replicate real-world on-site conditions in virtual spaces—there are high expectations for the use of 3D models that allow users to view the areas they wish to inspect from any viewpoint. Meanwhile, hurdles to adoption remain, including the need for costly specialized equipment, the halting of on-site operations for filming, and the considerable time required to generate 3D models after filming.

To address these challenges, NEC combined Gaussian Splatting (*4), a technique that has recently attracted attention for its growing use in generating backgrounds for movies and animation, with its proprietary AI, achieving the rapid generation of highly detailed 3D models.

Value provided by this technology

This newly developed technology eliminates the need for costly specialized equipment and enables the rapid generation of highly detailed 3D models that precisely replicate on-site conditions without disrupting operations. Furthermore, the 3D models can be viewed on ordinary computers or tablets, allowing users to instantly assess on-site conditions. In addition to enabling remote facility inspections and facilitating rapid decision-making in the event of anomalies, this technology allows for the optimal allocation of limited personnel, which supports more efficient and advanced on-site operations.

Features of this technology

(1) Rapid generation of 3D models using efficient, optimized placement of points

The technology automatically analyzes the visual complexity of on-site video footage. In complex areas, the points forming the 3D model are densely clustered. In contrast, in more uniform areas, these points are more spaced out, optimizing the quantity and density of the points. This enables the generation of highly detailed 3D models while minimizing the total number of points required, all without sacrificing visual detail. Compared to conventional methods for generating Gaussian Splatting, this approach reduces the generation time by 90%, enabling rapid generation in as little as one minute.

(2) High reproducibility of on-site conditions through automatic removal of unnecessary subjects

During the 3D model generation process, the technology automatically detects and removes temporary subjects that are visible in on-site footage. Additionally, since the background of the areas removed can be inferred and filled in based on the surrounding footage, accurate 3D models of on-site conditions that are free from unnecessary subjects can be generated even at sites in operation.

Going forward, NEC remains committed to driving the adoption of digital twin technology among infrastructure operators, the construction industry, and beyond to alleviate personnel shortages, facilitate business transformation, and enhance facility safety.

(*1) According to NEC research.
(*2) Research conducted in collaboration with Professor Hideo Saito, a leading expert in the field of visual computing.
https://www.keio.ac.jp/ja/org/kgri/research-centers/2026/A26-19/(Japanese text)
(*3) Footage from the FM-Base(R) training and R&D center was used. FM-Base is a registered trademark of NEC Facilities, Ltd.
(*4) Gaussian Splatting is a technique where spaces are depicted as clusters of scattered points with spatial extent. Lighter than their conventional counterparts, 3D models generated using Gaussian Splatting are known for their precise replication of colors and shapes. This allows for accurate 3D renderings of detailed shapes, layouts, and external appearances of equipment and machinery, as well as small parts like meters and buttons, while minimizing distortion and information loss.

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The NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 14, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the Japan launch of the Fujitsu AI-driven Modernization Service. Available from today, the service is designed to support the sustainable growth of businesses and organizations, and combines Fujitsu's practical modernization expertise cultivated through decades of system integration with generative AI. By leveraging multiple AI models and the expertise of specialized engineers, the service automates and optimizes modernization initiatives centered on rewrite and rehost approaches. The service supports customers’ modernization efforts rapidly and efficiently, and can shorten migration periods by approximately 40%.

In recent years, with the acceleration of digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX) in enterprises, the modernization of underlying legacy systems has become an urgent issue for strengthening competitiveness and responding quickly to environmental changes. This is particularly critical in sectors such as finance, public services, and healthcare, where legal revisions are frequent. Similarly, manufacturing and distribution industries, which require complex operational management, have accumulated years of operational know-how in legacy systems.

To address these challenges, this service combines Fujitsu's proprietary AI platform Fujitsu Kozuchi and the Takane large language model (LLM) [1], with cutting-edge AI technologies such as Anthropic PBC's Claude and OpenAI's GPT. It also integrates the practical knowledge of Fujitsu's specialized engineers, Modernization Meisters, who are deeply familiar with legacy technologies. This fusion enables speedy and high-quality modernization, supporting customers' rapid business transformation.

Through the provision of this service, Fujitsu will help various customers establish leadership in data utilization and contribute to the realization of rapid data-driven management decisions.

Features of the Service

1. Accelerating modernization through AI-driven automation

As core information for modernization, the service uses AI to comprehensively analyze various data from target legacy assets and centrally manages them as AI-ready structured data through Fujitsu’s proprietary AI technology. By establishing consistent decision-making criteria across modernization phases, the service minimizes rework and quality variations. Furthermore, it enables flexible adaptation to future expansion while preserving the value of existing system assets.The service also enables large-scale, efficient code conversion by leveraging proprietary AI agents developed specifically for modernization automation. These agents orchestrate workflows and execute tasks in parallel, while harness engineering automates language conversion and verification, and loop engineering continuously improves conversion outcomes. Rather than performing simple mechanical code conversion, the service enables migration to maintainable and extensible Java applications based on object-oriented principles. In addition, a human-in-the-loop approach provides final review and supplementation by experienced engineers, ensuring both consistent quality and effective risk mitigation. Together, these capabilities support large-scale, complex modernization projects while reducing project timelines by approximately 40%.

2. Promoting customer DX with multi-AI modernization that optimally utilizes multiple AIs

At the core of the service are Fujitsu Kozuchi and the Takane LLM, combined with self-evolving multi-AI agent technology in which multiple AI agents collaborate to execute tasks and learn autonomously.In addition to Fujitsu's development technologies, the service actively utilizes world-leading AI technologies such as Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT. These technologies are flexibly combined and provided as a transformation service according to customer business needs, program characteristics, and security levels. This allows customers to focus on their core initiatives, such as business transformation and ROI (Return On Investment) generation, without requiring them to focus on the optimal selection and operational burden of rapidly evolving AI technologies, thereby steadily promoting modernization.

3. Achieving high-speed and high-precision modernization with dedicated AI agents trained on Fujitsu's unique knowledge

Specialized AI agents are trained on data from thousands of projects implemented by Fujitsu over many years, as well as success stories, and failure cases, which have been recorded and digitized as knowledge. This enables Japan-originated modernization with high reproducibility, reliability, and certainty, regardless of location and time, addressing the challenge of securing knowledge engineers in modernization, and accelerating its deployment.

4. Sequentially providing self-service platforms to support customers' own AI utilization

As the first phase of its AI modernization platform services, Fujitsu launched Fujitsu Application Transform powered by Fujitsu Kozuchi, an automated design document generation service, in March 2026. This newly launched Fujitsu AI-driven Modernization Service is specifically designed for modernization. Fujitsu optimally selects and adopts the latest AI technologies and provides them as a transformation service to customers. Fujitsu will sequentially provide AI service platforms that enable customers to perform modernization themselves, maximizing the practical knowledge gained from this service. Through the continued provision of this service, Fujitsu will support further acceleration and sustainable evolution of customers' modernization efforts.

Figure: Overview of Fujitsu AI-driven Modernization Service

[1] Takane LLM
A large language model jointly developed by Fujitsu and Cohere Inc.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu'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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

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KAWASAKI, Japan, July 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will begin a field trial of an AI agent developed jointly with AEON Food Style Co., Ltd. (AEON Food Style), to autonomously support store operations under its Uvance for Retail initiative, which aims for sustainable growth in the retail industry through Data & AI. The trial will take place at a physical store in July 2026. This AI agent is designed to support store strategy formulation and sales floor layout planning, and the trial will verify its effectiveness in accelerating decision-making, standardizing operations, and improving efficiency in store management. Moving forward, Fujitsu will leverage the results of this field trial to further enhance store operations and management for AEON Food Style.

Background

The retail industry faces challenges such as chronic labor shortages, and store manager responsibilities, in particular, are diverse and heavily reliant on individual experience and skills, leading to issues of task expertise residing with specific individuals. AEON Food Style was established on March 1, 2026, through the integration of MaxValu Kanto, Daiei's Kanto operations, and AEON Market. Amid a declining population and diversifying consumer needs, AEON Food Style decided to promote the utilization of AI agents in collaboration with Fujitsu to support store managers in making swift decisions and executing strategic store operations, thereby realizing consistent, higher-quality service across all stores.

Overview

In developing this AI agent, Fujitsu's Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) and designers identified common tasks across the integrated companies' store operations and clarified the ideal store manager profile for AEON Food Style. Based on this, they formulated an optimal operational process (business model) for store management. Within approximately 10 days, four AI agent prototypes were developed to assist store managers in tasks where they felt a strong need for support, such as store strategy formulation, shelf layout planning, feasibility studies for initiatives, and trade area analysis. This field trial will focus on two of these AI agents.

Trial Period: Expected to be several days in July 2026

Targeted operations and verification content

1. Store strategy formulation

The AI agent supports the execution of analysis based on the 3C's framework and the formulation of medium- to long-term store strategies. This trial will verify its effectiveness by measuring the reduction in the time store managers spend on strategy formulation and the adoption rate of AI agent-generated plans. Additionally, it will verify the agent's effectiveness in training new store managers following personnel changes and standardizing practical operations.

2. Shelf allocation and layout planning

The AI agent generates detailed shelf plans and layout images based on headquarters' display instructions, product information, and store characteristics. This trial will verify the efficiency improvements in tasks from shelf plan creation to instructing sales floor personnel, as well as the effectiveness of smooth communication through sharing layout images.

Figure: AI agent for shelf allocation and sales floor layout support

Future Plans

Moving forward, based on the results of this field trial, Fujitsu will collaborate with AEON Food Style to improve the accuracy and expand the application scope of the AI agent. Fujitsu will also consider further trials of AI agents aimed at increasing sales.

Fujitsu aims to develop multi-AI agents for the retail industry, where multiple AI agents, including the store manager support AI agent, collaborate to autonomously execute tasks. Through Uvance for Retail, Fujitsu will drive innovation in the experiences of consumers and workers, thereby enhancing the retail industry's competitiveness and promoting sustainable growth.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu 

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DALLAS, July 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Digital Services today announced it has partnered with ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, to strengthen reliable and efficient management of mission critical infrastructure. Through this collaboration, the companies will advance Hitachi Intelligent Infrastructure Monitoring (HIIM) — an AI-driven solution that provides real-time monitoring and remote inspection while enabling a coordinated response across complex operations environments. As part of the broader partnership ecosystem, this collaboration leverages Hitachi Digital Services’ deep operational technology(OT) domain knowledge along with its physical AI and systems integration expertise to help customers connect operational data and enterprise workflows on the ServiceNow AI Platform, enabling teams to act on insights at scale.

The combined HIIM and ServiceNow platform supports the vision of HMAX by Hitachi for intelligent solutions that safeguard and enable efficient operations of critical infrastructure. HMAX is a suite of next-generation solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure with capabilities that optimize planning, prediction, and prevention via combined asset intelligence, digital services, and expert support for lifetime infrastructure management. Collectively, such innovations support Hitachi’s mission of tackling the most complex social infrastructure challenges to maximize outcomes and value for clients and society.

Mission-critical infrastructure operators across the energy, mobility and manufacturing sectors face increasing pressure to maintain safety, reliability, and performance amid workforce constraints and operational demands. Operator requirements are made even more challenging when considering the often-disparate systems and subsequent siloed data sources needed to inform necessary, prompt decisions. Further, many organizations are unable to put operations data into action consistently across teams and systems in real time.

“The organizations winning with AI aren't the ones with the most data. They're the ones who can act on it, across teams, in real time, with governance built in. Hitachi Digital Services brings the domain depth to understand what matters in mission-critical environments. ServiceNow provides the platform to turn that expertise into autonomous action, at scale," said Chris Bedi, ServiceNow chief customer officer and enterprise AI advisor. “For joint customers in energy, manufacturing, and mobility, closing that gap means moving from reactive response to autonomous resolution. As a result, our customers can expect to reduce risk, protect workers, and keep operations running.”

A manufacturer-agnostic technology, HIIM integrates data sourced from video, thermal imaging, IoT sensors, and advanced analytics to deliver continuous visibility into infrastructure health. When combined with ServiceNow Workflow Data Fabric, analytics, and AI-driven workflows, HIIM extends beyond data visibility to drive automated enterprise-wide action that allows operations to: 

• Compile data from multiple fragmented sources in real time
• Convert compiled data into automated workflows
• Detect, prioritize, and respond to issues proactively and with speed
• Seamlessly connect operations and enterprise teams to accelerate resolution and reduce risk

“Hitachi Digital Services and the ServiceNow AI Platform combine industry depth with AI-powered enterprise workflow automation to further eliminate the disconnect between field operations and enterprise systems. The outcome is a real-time, connected operating model that turns insight into action at scale. In mission-critical environments — where delays, failures, and worker safety risks can have significant operational and business consequences — this capability is indispensable. It’s a level of innovation only made possible by this strong partnership,” said Srini Shankar, CEO of Hitachi Digital Services and President and CEO of GlobalLogic.

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About Hitachi Digital Services

Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is a global systems integrator powering mission critical platforms with people and technology. We help enterprises build, integrate, and run physical and digital systems with tailored solutions in cloud, data, IoT, and ERP modernization, underpinned by advanced AI. By combining Information Technology and Operational Technology (ITxOT), we drive efficiency, innovation, and growth across industries. With over 110 years of Hitachi Group’s engineering and technology leadership, Hitachi Digital Services is powering smarter platforms for a safer, more sustainable future. For more information on Hitachi Digital Services, please visit the company’s website at www.hitachids.com.  

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Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to aharmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. 

TOKYO, July 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has demonstrated measurable improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)(1) at an operational data center, reducing cooling energy consumption while maintaining stable operation. The project was conducted at the Fujitsu AKASHI Data Center operated by Fujitsu Limited, using existing multi—vendor infrastructure (a mix of equipment from multiple manufacturers).

While traditional optimization focuses on individual equipment, this demonstration applied holistic control across the entire cooling system, including shared cooling infrastructure(2) and air handling units (AHUs) in server rooms. This system—level approach unlocks new energy savings potential and provides a scalable pathway to improve efficiency in existing data centers.

Data center cooling system (Fujitsu AKASHI Data Center)(3)

Addressing a Critical Industry Challenge

With global data center demand surging, energy consumption has become a key constraint. Cooling systems alone account for over 60% of non—IT electricity use(4). Existing facilities prioritize operational stability when controlling cooling systems, making it difficult to incorporate energy optimization as a parallel priority. Further, the increase in AI workloads (the heavy computational processes required to run AI) has made operational requirements more demanding, limiting the effectiveness of existing energy—saving methods, especially those with multi—vendor setups.

Demonstration Highlights and Results

A key differentiator of this project was deployment without service interruption. Leveraging vendor agnostic cooling system optimization technology developed by MHI's Research & Innovation Center, MHI conducted simulations and demonstrated optimized control.

Temperature distribution in the server room was identified as a key bottleneck, and rebalancing of airflow by managing air conditioning units improves the temperature distribution by 2℃ in return providing substantial headroom for optimizing other cooling systems. By fine—tuning the operation points of shared cooling infrastructure based on simulations and maintaining cooling water at an appropriate temperature, the project delivered a 2.3% energy reduction across the entire cooling system. In addition, the energy efficiency (COP)(5) of the centrifugal chillers increased by more than 1.2 points.

This demonstration project was conducted in just one of the several server rooms in the data center. When the scope is scaled across all the server rooms, cooling system energy savings are projected to reach 7.6%, significantly enhancing overall PUE.

Demonstration results and future potential

"Operational data centers need to improve energy efficiency while utilizing existing equipment," said Shoji Yamasaki, General Manager, Data Center & Energy Management Department at MHI. "This demonstration proves that system—level cooling optimization—especially in multi—vendor environments—can deliver tangible results under real operating conditions."

Going forward, MHI will further expand this approach, integrating decarbonized energy, resilient power systems, high—efficiency cooling, and advanced digital solutions to support sustainable and reliable data center operations worldwide.

(1) Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is an indicator of how efficiently a data center uses power. The closer to 1.0, the greater the efficiency.
(2) Shared Cooling infrastructure comprises equipment for cooling the entire data center, including cooling towers, cooling water pumps, chilled water pumps, and centrifugal chillers.
(3) The "header" in the diagram is the main piping system that consolidates and distributes multiple systems of chilled and cooling water, enhancing stable supply and controllability. The "buffer tank" temporarily stores chilled or cooling water, absorbing fluctuations in flow rate and pressure to support stable operation of equipment. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) ensures a continuous supply of power in case of outages or under abnormal power conditions.
(4) Figures from the International Energy Agency (IEA). For details, see the IEA website.
https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/share-of-electricity-consumption-by-data-centre-and-equipment-type-2024
(5) Coefficient of Performance (COP) is an indicator of energy efficiency (effectiveness of cooling or heating relative to the input electricity). Higher the value, greater the energy efficiency.

About MHI Group

Mitsubishi 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. 

TOKYO, July 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed an Online Medical Certificate Integration Service, which enables online completion of insurance claim procedures for life and medical insurance. This service has been adopted by Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd. (Aflac Life Insurance Japan) and The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR (Cancer Institute Hospital). The service will commence operations at the end of August 2026.Through this service, which connects patients, medical institutions, and insurance companies, Aflac Life Insurance Japan aims to improve the convenience of insurance claim procedures for policyholders and beneficiaries, while Cancer Institute Hospital seeks to reduce the workload on medical staff involved in creating medical certificates. This initiative is part of Fujitsu's efforts to expand its Personalized Experience offering, which integrates real and digital elements to provide optimal financial services to individuals under "Uvance for Finance".

Background

Insurance claims for life and medical insurance often require the submission of medical certificates issued by healthcare institutions. The process of creating these certificates contributes to the workload of medical professionals. Furthermore, the exchange of medical certificates has traditionally relied on in-person interactions or postal mail, which can be burdensome for both healthcare institutions and policyholders/beneficiaries. There has been a demand for a simpler and more reliable procedure that ensures security.To address these challenges, Fujitsu developed and is now offering the Online Medical Certificate Integration Service, which allows insurance claim procedures to be completed entirely online. In developing this service, Fujitsu, Aflac Life Insurance Japan, and Cancer Institute Hospital conducted a proof-of-concept from June 30, 2025, to November 30, 2025, to verify the efficiency of the medical certificate creation process, from request to receipt. The experiment confirmed benefits such as a reduction in the time required from requesting to issuing medical certificates.

Service overview

This service enables the entire process, from requesting insurance benefits to receiving medical certificates, to be completed online. Leveraging Fujitsu's expertise in electronic medical record implementation and secure network environments, the service ensures safe and reliable procedures.With this service, when a policyholder applies for insurance benefits online after receiving treatment or hospitalization, the insurance company that accepted the application determines the necessity of a medical certificate based on the application and contract details, and then informs the policyholder/beneficiary. If a medical certificate is required, the policyholder/beneficiary can make a request for the creation of a medical certificate online, a process that previously required visiting the medical institution's reception desk.Healthcare institutions can create medical certificates using the service's medical certificate creation support tool. This tool converts inpatient and outpatient data held by the medical institution into a format aligned with the insurance company's specified medical certificate items. By integrating this data into the medical institution's existing medical certificate creation support system, the tool helps streamline data entry and reduce processing time. Once the medical institution uploads the completed medical certificate to the service, both the policyholder/beneficiary and the insurance company can access it online.

Figure 1: Overview of the Online Medical Certificate Integration Service

Aflac Life Insurance Japan and Cancer Institute Hospital anticipate that this service will enhance convenience for policyholders and beneficiaries by eliminating the need for hospital visits and waiting times for insurance claim procedures. Additionally, it will improve the efficiency of medical certificate creation for healthcare institutions and reduce costs and effort associated with paper-based and postal processes.

Future Plans

Fujitsu aims to introduce this service to approximately 20 life insurance companies and 400 medical institutions by fiscal year 2031. Through this initiative, Fujitsu, while leveraging the insights gained from practical operations, will promote the advancement of business processes related to medical certificate collaboration and, by building a reliable system, contribute to creating an environment where medical professionals can focus on their core duties and enhance convenience for patients and other users of medical institutions.Furthermore, Fujitsu will advance towards a society that supports people's lives by providing seamless financial experiences through "Uvance for Finance", which enhances financial operations with data and AI.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Rail has successfully completed the acquisition of Clever Devices, a leading U.S.-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world.

Clever Devices is recognized for its pioneering technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has offices across the United States, Europe and South America.

The acquisition of a company with deep digital expertise and projected 2026 revenues of over $220 million enables Hitachi Rail to reflect the increasing demand for more integrated transportation systems. With completion of the transaction, Hitachi Rail extends its footprint beyond rail into multimodal mobility and further strengthens its presence in North America.

With over 600 employees and a customer base that includes 8 of the 10 largest North American transit agencies, Clever Devices has a strong track record of innovation and delivery. Its Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions are a critical enabler of increased public transport usage, improving the accuracy of information and boosting service punctuality. These solutions are deployed across public mobility systems, including buses as well as railways. In addition to its strong North American presence, Clever Devices has achieved substantial growth in markets such as Brazil and Chile, as well as in Europe, including Italy.

Clever Devices portfolio of onboard and centralised data solutions augments Hitachi's HMAX Mobility suite of physical AI solutions, bringing enhanced functionality and benefits for customers across public transport systems globally.

HMAX for Rail sits as part of HMAX Mobility ​ and is Hitachi Rail's digital asset management platform that optimizes railway performance by connecting data from fleets of trains, signalling assets and infrastructure to create an operational twin of rail systems. It combines advanced sensor technology, rail expertise, AI and edge computing to maximize performance, extend asset life and optimize costs.

Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO, Hitachi Rail, said:​

"This is a key step in advancing our strategy to drive the digital transformation of public transport. We are combining Clever Devices' strong capabilities in intelligent transportation systems with our global reach and HMAX Mobility suite of solutions. With this acquisition, we are broadening our scope beyond rail, strengthening our footprint in North America, and laying the platform to help cities develop more integrated, sustainable and efficient transportation networks."

As part of the integration, where he led the launch of Hitachi's Industrial AI portfolio. As CEO, Frank will focus on accelerating growth, strengthening market positioning and driving long-term value creation for the Clever Devices business.

Frank Antonysamy, CEO, Clever Devices, a Hitachi Group Company, said:​

"Joining Clever Devices at this important moment is a great opportunity. As part of Hitachi Rail, we are well positioned to leverage Hitachi's investments in HMAX and more than 115 years of OT expertise, to accelerate innovation, expand our global reach and deliver enhanced value to transit agencies and passengers through our advanced digital mobility solutions"

Hitachi Rail's growing footprint in North America is underlined by recent investments including the $110m opening of its digital factory in Hagerstown, Maryland, and a CA$30m investment in a new Canadian headquarters.

Hitachi Rail collaborated with SSIB, Hitachi's Strategic Social Innovation Business Unit, on the acquisition, supporting the One Hitachi initiative and creating further opportunities across the mobility sector. The business will also benefit from the wider digital expertise of Hitachi Group companies, including Hitachi Digital, GlobalLogic and Hitachi Digital Services.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital , contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas . With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY 202 5 (ended March 31, 202 6 ) totaled 10,586 .7 billion yen, with 6 06 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 2 9 0,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com .

About Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail is committed to driving the transition to sustainable mobility and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer, and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, smooth, and sustainable transportation. With a turnover of more than €7 billion and 24,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a reliable partner for the world's best transport companies. The company's presence is global, but the company is local, with success based on developing local talent and investing in people and communities. Its international expertise and experience covers every part of urban ecosystems, main lines and freight railways, from high - quality production and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signaling, payment systems and smart operations. Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high -speed train, leverages the digital and artificial intelligence expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies. For more information, visit hitachirail.com 

TOKYO, July 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Fujitsu Group has received a gold medal in the sustainability rating conducted by EcoVadis, an international rating agency. The Fujitsu Group has achieved a gold medal, ranking it among the top 5% of companies assessed, in recognition of its continuous improvement in sustainability initiatives.

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is one of the world's largest sustainability rating platforms, with over 150,000 companies participating from more than 180 countries. As global interest in corporate sustainability activities grows, EcoVadis is widely utilized by many companies as an international benchmark for demonstrating the effectiveness of their sustainability efforts. The EcoVadis sustainability rating comprehensively evaluates companies' activities across four themes based on its unique criteria: "Environment," "Labor & Human Rights," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement."

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’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 around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

TOKYO, July 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced a collaboration with Messer Gases to support the company's digital transformation as part of its Industry 4.0 strategy. With the deployment of Cisco connectivity and security solutions engineered by NEC, Messer Gases is strengthening its digital foundation to accelerate Industry 4.0 initiatives, enabling smarter, more automated, and data-driven operations across its plants.

Messer Gases, a Germany-based company with global business in industrial, medical, and specialty gases, has been accelerating its digital transformation initiatives by modernizing processes and expanding the use of technologies to automate operations and improve the efficiency of its plants. Through consulting and integration services delivered over the past three years, NEC has helped modernize Messer's network infrastructure, expand Wi-Fi coverage, and strengthen the security of the industrial network, reinforcing the digital foundation that supports more efficient and automated operations across its facilities.

As part of projects contracted with NEC, Messer has invested in modernizing the wireless network infrastructure at its Jundiaí site in São Paulo state, the company's largest operation in Brazil, through the implementation of network technologies that are part of the Cisco unified wired and wireless portfolio. To support the renewal of technology at the site, NEC deployed access points, including Cisco devices and switches to support the company's network.

The use of Cisco solutions with cloud-based management has brought greater visibility and operational simplicity to Messer's IT team, enabling them to identify the optimal positioning of antennas and monitor network performance in real time.

The infrastructure modernization has been essential to support new digital applications, such as Balcão, which allows gas cylinders to be tracked from production to delivery, eliminating the use of manual records that are more prone to errors or misplacement. The operation has gained efficiency and reliability with the expansion and strengthening of network connectivity.

As part of the solution package, NEC also conducted a site survey, providing a technical and strategic mapping of the Wi-Fi network by measuring coverage, signal strength, and interference. The assessment was essential to identifying the best locations for installing access points and ensuring the overall effectiveness of the project.

Another important milestone was an upgrade to the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), a network access control platform already included in Messer Gases' short-term roadmap. The solution enables authentication, authorization, and monitoring of devices and users, reinforcing the adoption of the Zero Trust security concept and expanding protection across both wired and wireless networks. The update also improved visitor network access, making it simpler and more controlled.

Even before NEC joined as systems integrator, Messer had begun expanding Wi-Fi coverage in 2019, when configurations were still performed manually. The adoption of Cisco unified wired and wireless technologies and its integration with ISE represents a significant technological leap, enabling more automated and intelligent network infrastructure management, a critical step to support the increasing demands of digital transformation.

"With the advancement of process digitalization and the growing use of applications, connectivity has become a critical factor for our operations. Ensuring stable and high-quality Wi-Fi access is no longer just a matter of convenience, it is essential for productivity and business continuity," said Sandra Deoti, Head of IT at Messer Gases.

"NEC provided a consulting service that helped us identify which equipment best fit our needs. This work was almost like a mentorship. The partnership with NEC was fundamental to accelerating the implementation in a structured way and with specialized technical support. In addition, NEC repeated the site survey after hearing our feedback, which left us very impressed, the result was excellent and, most importantly, we saw that the customer's voice was truly heard," said Lucas Ferrão, Infrastructure Specialist at Messer Gases.

"Our partnership with Messer Gases represents an excellent example of what we strive to deliver to our customers every day, providing not only cutting-edge technology but also the expertise of a team shaped by decades of integration experience. Our solutions are also supported by strategic alliances with leading technology providers, enabling us to design highly secure, high-performance networks," said Roberto Murakami, Vice President of Network and Telecom Business Units at NEC Latin America.

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TOKYO, June 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") will establish Innovation Center Eindhoven ("the Center") at High Tech Campus Eindhoven*1 (The Netherlands, "the High Tech Campus") in July 2026. The High Tech Campus is a hub for advanced semiconductor - related technologies, and is one of the largest open innovation centers in Europe, where more than 12,500 employees and over 300 companies gather to develop technologies and products. The Center will conduct work on technology development through open innovation with local academia and deep tech companies*2. Open innovation on the High Tech Campus offers a one - stop environment for everything from principle validation to value validation for developing technologies, enabling new technologies to be brought to market and accelerating their time to market. This will create innovative digitalized assets that combine new technologies tailored to customer needs with advanced AI, including physical AI, and enable innovation on a global scale with a focus on the semiconductor field through HMAX Industry.

*1 https://hightechcampus.com/
*2 Deep tech companies: Companies that conduct business through scientific discoveries and innovative technologies that solve social issues and have a significant impact on people's lives and society

Back ground

Currently, data traffic volume is increasing due to the rapid spread of AI, and intense capital investment is being made into data centers and base stations. Furthermore, the semiconductor market is expected to develop and grow in future in line with increasing demand for semiconductor devices for automotive applications, such as in electric vehicles and autonomous driving, amid continued implementation of physical AI that functions in the real world. As the market continues to grow, continuous technological innovation is essential, and as semiconductors become smaller, more layered, and more complex, solutions need to be found to complex challenges in order to respond to these technological innovations.

History and Overview of Establishing the Center

Hitachi High - Tech is advancing research and development by strengthening collaboration with external partners such as academia and industry in order to solve these increasingly complex technical challenges for semiconductor manufacturers. As part of that, research on electron beam technology, which is a core technology of Hitachi High - Tech, has been conducted at Delft University of Technology*3, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research*4, and other partners. While conducting various studies on the implementation of research results into products, Hitachi High - Tech decided to establish the Center in order to quickly provide value to customers by accelerating Lab to Fab*5 in the product development and production processes of Hitachi High - Tech. The High Tech Campus's rich knowledge of electron beams and semiconductors and culture of open innovation will enable rapid and innovative development, reduced time to market and faster launching of mass production. The Center will be operated mainly by Hitachi High - Tech Europe GmbH, and will actively promote various developments, not just the technologies currently under development, while also recruiting local staff. In addition, it will expand collaboration with academia and deep tech companies in various European regions, mainly in the Netherlands.

*3 https://www.tudelft.nl/en/
*4 https://www.tno.nl/en/
*5 Lab to Fab: A business model that provides integrated support from R&D to mass production, creating value such as reducing time from development to market launch (Time to Market).

Hitachi High - Tech belongs to the Industrial Solutions Business Unit in Hitachi's Connected Industries (CI) sector, and is focusing on HMAX Industry, a next - generation solutions group that combines domain knowledge and advanced AI with data from a rich installed base of products(digitalized assets). Hitachi High - Tech aims to become a leading company in physical AI, and through its core focus of providing industrial solutions centered on these technologies, aims to maximize lifetime value for our customers and transform industries globally to achieve a prosperous society.

The representative comment is as follows.

Otto van den Boogaard , CEO of High Tech Campus Eindhoven

We are honored to welcome Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH to High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Their presence creates new opportunities for collaboration with leading research institutes and industry partners in the semiconductor value chain.

Osamu Komuro , Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, and General Manager, Nano -Technology Solution Business Group of Hitachi High-Tech

The opening of the Innovation Center Eindhoven is an important step toward accelerating technological innovation and further enhancing customer value. At High Tech Campus Eindhoven, one of Europe’s leading open innovation hubs, Hitachi High-Tech will accelerate the creation of digitalized assets that combine enhancement of its core technologies with advanced AI through collaboration with academia and deep tech companies.

Kazuyoshi Matsukaze, Executive Officer of Hitachi High-Tech , and President, Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH

Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH have continuously strengthened our development capabilities in Europe through strategic investments, particularly in Germany and Belgium. With the establishment of a new hub in Eindhoven, a region that attracts diverse global talent, we are delighted that this will further enhance our ability to develop and propose innovative solutions and foster an environment for mutual growth and development with our customers.

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Hitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of "Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge" to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high value added solutions in battery, communication in frastructure, railway inspection, digital and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. We provide solutions through a deeper understanding of the issues facing society and our customers to contribute to realizing a sustainable society. The company's consolidated revenues for FY2025 were approx. JPY 821.7 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/ 

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