KAWASAKI, Japan, May 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed and launched the X, a new digital system utilizing Salesforce, to streamline the management functions, including mobilization and training support, for the registered Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel [1] in Japan for the Ministry of Defense. The system commenced operations in Japan in April 2026.ReSMS digitalizes and centralizes the management of Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel, including their mobilization and training support. This initiative contributes to the smooth and rapid operation of the Reserve Self-Defense Force system within the Ministry of Defense.

Overview

Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel are called upon during disasters or national emergencies to serve as Self-Defense Force personnel, engaging in duties such as garrison security and disaster relief. Previously, scheduling their mandatory annual training, which varies by assigned job type, was managed through postal mail and telephone, leading to significant time consumption for recruitment officers in handling registration and other procedures. To address these challenges, Fujitsu collaborated with the Ministry of Defense to build and implement ReSMS. Through ReSMS, Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel can now book their training participation and access e-learning modules via their smartphones or other devices. Furthermore, administrators can centrally manage mobilization tasks, training participation status, and educational progress of Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel using this system. For units receiving training, the system facilitates easier planning of training schedules and coordination with related departments for accommodation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. This not only streamlines training but also enables timely notification for the mobilization of Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel during emergencies, contributing to rapid disaster relief and assistance. Moving forward, Fujitsu will continue to support the efficient and rapid operation of the Reserve Self-Defense Force system for the Ministry of Defense through functional enhancements and ongoing operation of ReSMS, thereby contributing to Japan's national security.

[1] Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel:

Part-time special national public servants who, in peacetime, are civilians such as company employees or students, but are called upon during emergencies or disasters to serve as Self-Defense Force personnel for duties like garrison security and disaster relief. There are three categories: Ready Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel, who work alongside active Self-Defense Force members as frontline unit members; Reserve Self-Defense Force candidates, who are undergoing training before being appointed as Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel; and Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel, who are appointed from former Self-Defense Force members or Reserve Self-Defense Force candidates. As of the end of March 2024, the capacity is approximately 60,000 personnel.

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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Chigasaki, Japan, May 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - ULVAC, Inc. anticipates that orders for its continuous vacuum melting furnaces dedicated to rare-earth magnets will approximately triple year on year, driven primarily by magnet manufacturers in Europe and North America. In response to this growth in orders, ULVAC has decided to establish a new production system for these furnaces in Japan. By adding a production site in Japan to its existing facility in China, ULVAC will build a dual-site supply structure, providing customers with diversified supply options.

Background

Rare-earth magnets are essential core components used in advanced equipment across a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles, wind power generation, HVAC systems, data centers, and space applications. While global demand is expected to continue expanding, driven by decarbonization and the proliferation of AI, near-shoring—the relocation of production closer to end markets—is accelerating, particularly in Europe and North America, as global supply chains remain heavily dependent on China.

ULVAC has long manufactured rare-earth magnet vacuum melting furnaces through its Chinese subsidiary, providing dedicated service to the market for many years. This facility will continue to serve as a key production site for stable supply to customers in the Chinese market. Meanwhile, growing demand from new magnet manufacturers, primarily in Europe and North America, has increased calls for a geographically diversified supply structure. To ensure stable equipment supply in response to this expanding global demand, ULVAC has decided to establish a new production system in Japan.

Overview of Japan-Based Production

ULVAC's Strengths

Since its founding in 1952, ULVAC has been developing Japan-produced vacuum melting and deposition equipment, accumulating approximately 70 years of technological expertise. The Company is one of the few equipment manufacturers in the world offering a comprehensive lineup covering the key vacuum processes in rare-earth magnet manufacturing, including melting, sintering, and aging. ULVAC holds a market share exceeding 70%^* in each of its continuous furnace product lines for these major processes. The continuous vacuum melting furnace, for which the Japan-based production system is being established, handles the melting and casting process—the starting point of magnet material production. The alloy microstructure formed at this stage has a decisive impact on final magnet performance. With a cumulative delivery record of over 400 units, ULVAC's advanced production engineering capabilities essential to the magnet manufacturing process have been highly regarded by leading global magnet manufacturers over many years.

^*Based on our research

Future Outlook

As new entrants continue to emerge in the rare-earth magnet market, customer needs are shifting beyond standalone equipment supply toward comprehensive mass-production line start-up support. ULVAC will further strengthen the stable supply of its manufacturing equipment for rare-earth magnets, including vacuum melting furnaces.

Simultaneously, ULVAC will expand its scope to provide total optimization of mass-production lines, aiming to become an integrated engineering company specializing in magnet production technologies.

About ULVAC, Inc.

Since its founding in 1952, ULVAC, Inc. has been a comprehensive vacuum equipment manufacturer, providing manufacturing equipment, components, analytical instruments, materials, and services based on its core vacuum technology. Working with customers across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors, electronic components, displays, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, ULVAC is committed to driving cutting-edge innovation and creating new value.　https://www.ulvac.co.jp/en/

For more information:
ULVAC, Inc. Strategic Planning Department
Inquiry Form: https://www.ulvac.co.jp/en/contact/general.html 

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, will exhibit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, a major international exhibition in one of the world's fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs, to be held at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 5 to 7, 2026 (Booth No. 1521). At the exhibition, TANAKA will present a comprehensive range of precious metal materials and related technologies supporting the semiconductor industry across front-end, packaging, and testing processes. Exhibits will include bonding wires, silver (Ag) sintering paste, AgSn TLP sheet, sputtering targets, probe pins, various plating technologies, and precious metal recycling and refining technologies. These solutions support applications in next-generation semiconductors and power electronics while contributing to initiatives toward a circular use of precious metals.

TANAKA Strengthens Semiconductor Presence and Circular Economy Initiatives in Southeast Asia

With a legacy in packaging materials dating back to the 1960s, TANAKA has established long-standing trust as a reliable partner to the global semiconductor industry. In Southeast Asia, this presence is supported by TANAKA ELECTRONICS SINGAPORE (PTE.) LTD. (TES), established in 1978, and TANAKA ELECTRONICS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. (TEM), established in 1994 in the Malaysian state of Penang, a key semiconductor manufacturing hub. Through these operations, TANAKA has built trust and recognition for around 50 years of manufacturing and technical support experience in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

TANAKA provides a range of precious metal materials covering semiconductor packaging and testing applications, as well as advanced front-end processes. Leveraging decades of technological expertise, the company develops and supplies high-purity materials and proprietary compositions, including alloy materials, that are essential for semiconductor manufacturing.

Additionally, TANAKA applies its expertise in precious metal refining and recycling to provide a one-stop solution covering collection, refining, and remanufacturing. Through collaboration with customers, these capabilities support the development of the circular use of precious metals in semiconductor manufacturing, contributing to reduced environmental impact, carbon offsetting, and more efficient resource utilization. TANAKA is also working to further strengthen recycling capabilities globally, while supporting the development of a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.

Precious Metal Materials for Semiconductor Applications

The main products and solutions available include silver (Ag) sintering paste for bonding semiconductor chips to lead frames or organic substrates, as well as bonding wires made from gold (Au), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al) for establishing electrical connections between semiconductor chips and external electrodes. TANAKA will also feature probe pins used in semiconductor testing equipment, targets, and deposition materials for dry film formation processes, AgSn TLP bonding sheets, various plating technologies, high-purity precursors for CVD and ALD processes, in addition to precious metal recovery and refining technologies that contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

- Bonding Wires

TANAKA provides bonding wires and ribbons, including ultra-fine wires made of gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and palladium-coated copper (PCC), as well as thicker aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu) wires and ribbons for power devices. These materials are manufactured with controlled surface quality and dimensional stability and are supported by technical expertise in metal bonding.

- Silver (Ag) Sintering Paste

Silver (Ag) sintering paste is a conductive die-attach material compatible with silicon (Si), as well as next-generation semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). The lineup includes materials offering high thermal conductivity and reliability, with thermal conductivity exceeding 200 W/m·K.

- AgSn TLP Sheet

A sheet-type bonding material for power semiconductors compatible with large chip sizes up to 20 mm, enabling reliable bonding over large areas. It supports high-current applications in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and industrial infrastructure. The material achieves bonding strength of up to 50 MPa across various substrates and is lead-free.

- Sputtering Target

We offer a wide range of sputtering target products for hard disk drives, semiconductors, and electronic components. Our strengths include advanced purification and alloying, strict compliance in raw material procurement, flexible delivery, and comprehensive technical support. We also actively pursue R&D to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

- Probe Pin Materials

TANAKA provides high-conductivity, wear-resistant materials for probe pins used in semiconductor testing, supporting micro-pitch applications and customized specifications. The lineup includes palladium alloys, copper alloys, iridium, and rhodium, designed to meet a range of mechanical and electrical performance requirements. To address increasing demand for higher durability, TANAKA has developed proprietary high-hardness materials, including “TK-SK,” which achieves a hardness of 640 HV, exceeding conventional palladium alloys, as well as “TK-SR,” a rhodium-based material combining high strength and electrical conductivity for front-end probe card applications.

- Plating Technologies and Equipment

TANAKA provides precious metal plating chemicals for a range of applications, including semiconductor components. We offer plating solutions and equipment designed to support different production requirements, from prototyping to mass production. These systems are compatible with various chemical processes and are adaptable to evolving semiconductor manufacturing needs, such as larger wafer sizes and finer device structures.

- Precious Metal Precursors for CVD/ALD Process

TANAKA develops high-purity precious metal precursors, primarily ruthenium (Ru)-based, for CVD and ALD processes used in semiconductor fabrication. These materials support advanced device structures requiring low resistivity and high durability. TANAKA also works on recycling technologies for used precursors and in-process materials to improve resource efficiency.

- Precious Metal Recovery and Refining

TANAKA has developed precious metal recovery and refining services, providing a one-stop recycling solution from collection and refining to remanufacturing, built on a foundation of trust, confidence, and advanced technology. TANAKA is committed to the efficient recycling of rare and valuable resources such as precious metals, and TANAKA actively contributes to the realization of a sustainable society.

Exhibition Overview – SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

• Exhibition Name: SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026
• Dates: May 5 (Tue) – 7 (Thu), 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time in Malaysia)
• Venue: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Booth Number: 1521
• Main Exhibits: Bonding wires, Ag sintering paste, AgSn TLP sheet, Sputtering targets, Probe pin materials, plating technologies and equipment, precursors for CVD/ALD processes, precious metal recycling and refining

For more details on TANAKA products for the semiconductor industry, please refer to the URLs below:
- Semiconductor Fabrication and TANAKA

About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.

TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portal
https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com

Product inquiries
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.
https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/

Press inquiries
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/

Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260428_EN.pdf 

- In collaboration with the Shell Foundation and Double Feather Partners, NEC is promoting startups and solutions to social issues -

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has launched an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups and address social challenges such as agriculture and food security. The newly established "Africa Corporate Innovation Program" is in addition to NEC’s existing global startup accelerator, the "NEC Innovation Challenge", and is designed to further strengthen partnerships with startups. The program will be jointly designed and implemented by the UK-based Shell Foundation charity (Note 1) and the Double Feather Partners (Note 2, hereafter DFP) venture capital firm.

NEC has been working to achieve sustainable agriculture and stronger food security in Africa by combining its advanced technological capabilities with practical insights gained from global business operations, including the provision of data-driven farming solutions.

NEC has hosted the NEC Innovation Challenge since 2022 to promote co-creation with global startups. In 2024 and 2025, NEC also participated in Project NINJA (Note 3) for building startup ecosystems for innovation creation in developing countries, led by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (Note 4), further advancing open innovation globally.

Building on these initiatives, NEC began implementing the Africa Corporate Innovation Program this April in collaboration with Shell Foundation, the UK registered charity empowering underserved customers to raise their incomes while lowering emissions with funding by the UK Government via the Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies (RIDE) program and DFP, which has strong capabilities in local co-creation design and business scaling support in Africa.

Through this program, startups capable of addressing key challenges in Africa will be selected and will collaborate with NEC and partners to conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstration projects that leverage the strengths of each party. Based on the outcomes of these projects, the initiative will also explore mid- to long-term business development and strategic partnerships, aiming to establish sustainable co-creation models.

Program Overview

The program leverages NEC’s ICT platform "CropScope" to build agricultural technologies, including farm to market logistics solutions, while conducting proof-of-concept (PoC) trials with African startups to establish evidence for longer-term commercial partnerships and expansion across African markets.

Schedule

April 2026:

Launch of the Africa Corporate Innovation Program

Initiate collaboration with African startups

Through December 2026:

PoC projects utilizing agricultural fields in Africa

March 2027:

Evaluation of PoC outcomes and impact measurement, followed by a final reporting session

Masayuki Furukawa
Director, Private Sector Development Group
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

"JICA has been continuously conducting cooperation in collaboration with private-sector partners with the aim of strengthening startup ecosystems in Africa and enhancing collaboration between African and Japanese companies.

"This initiative holds significant value where it leverages the experience and knowledge accumulated through the Next Innovation with Japan (NINJA) project promoted by JICA, with the expectation of contributing further to Africa’s economic development. JICA supports the idea that private companies take the lead in addressing social challenges in Africa and building mutually beneficial relationships.

"Furthermore, JICA hopes that this initiative will encourage more Japanese companies to participate in similar efforts, thereby further expanding collaboration between startups in Japan and Africa. JICA will continue its cooperation through Project NINJA and will support promoting initiatives of this kind going forward."

Jonathan Berman
CEO
Shell Foundation

"Raising incomes for people on low incomes while supporting a low carbon pathway requires more than good ideas – it requires partnerships that bring together capital, technology and local entrepreneurial expertise. Through the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, Shell Foundation is using catalytic funding to reduce the risk of collaboration and, together with our partner Double Feather Partners, help global corporates like NEC work alongside African startups to test, learn and build solutions that can scale and evolve into sustainable business partnerships. Our role is to make these partnerships possible, prove what works in practice and help unlock much larger flows of capital into inclusive, climate-smart markets."

Kohei Muto
Representative Director & CEO
Double Feather Partners

"Social challenges in Africa should no longer be viewed merely as development issues; they represent the frontier of one of the world’s fastest-evolving innovation markets. This program serves as an implementation platform that connects the technological strengths of Japanese companies with the field-driven innovation capabilities of African startups.

"DFP will design and support mechanisms that connect PoC initiatives to investment opportunities and business scale-up, maximizing NEC’s business expansion and social impact creation in Africa. In collaboration with the Shell Foundation, DFP will also support the development of sustainable business models from the perspectives of impact investment and blended finance.

"Through this initiative, we aim to build a new co-creation model between Japan and Africa, enabling a seamless pathway from demonstration projects to capital linkage and ultimately to business value creation."

NEC is scheduled to present background on this project at the "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026" innovation conference, held from April 27th (Monday) to 29th (Wednesday), 2026. Please see below for details.

• Title: Beyond Capital: Building Japan–Africa Innovation Through Co-Creation and Investment
• Date and Time: April 27th (Monday), 5:05PM-5:50PM
• Location: Investor’s Stage, West 3-4 Hall 4F (Upper Floor), Tokyo Big Sight

Participating Companies:

Double Feather Partners, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Shell Foundation, NEC, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), and Absa Bank

For details and registration information for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, please visit the official website. https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/

Under the key message "The future is ours to shape," NEC drives "NEC Open Innovation" (Note 5) in new business development through diverse co-creation with startups and partner companies. The Africa Corporate Innovation Program is part of that effort, and by combining cutting-edge technologies with cross-sector collaboration, NEC continues to generate new social value and shape the future.

1. Shell Foundation: https://shellfoundation.org/ 

2. Double Feather Partners: https://doublefeather.com/ 

3. Project NINJA

4. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
https://www.jica.go.jp/english/index.html

5. NEC Open Innovation
https://www.nec.com/en/global/innovation/index.html

About NEC

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. 

TOKYO, Apr 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic PBC (Anthropic, *1) to accelerate the utilization of AI in the Japanese enterprise sector.

Through this collaboration, NEC becomes the first Japan-based global partner of Anthropic. Both companies will begin joint development of secure industry-specific AI solutions for the Japanese market, leveraging "Claude Cowork" (*2), an AI agent for desktop use. As a first phase, initiatives for the financial, manufacturing, and local government sectors will include the development of solutions that combine the expertise of customers in their respective industries and operations. In addition, the partnership further enhances NEC’s next-generation cybersecurity service (*3).

NEC will advance the utilization of Claude within "NEC BluStellar Scenario" (*4, *5), which underpins NEC's value creation model "NEC BluStellar." The deployment of Claude will also be promoted across the NEC Group globally, aiming to build one of Japan's largest AI-native engineer teams, and comprising approximately 30,000 members worldwide.

Through these initiatives, both companies aim to accelerate the social implementation of safe and reliable AI technology, contributing to business transformation and enhanced competitiveness for Japanese companies and public administration.

Background

In recent years, AI and AI agent technologies have advanced rapidly, finding broad applications in businesses and public administration, including automating tasks, supporting decision-making, and improving customer service. However, many organizations face hurdles such as a shortage of IT talent, insufficient accumulation of operational know-how, stringent security requirements, and compliance with unique laws and regulations. Especially in highly trusted domains like finance, public administration and cybersecurity, establishing a secure and transparent AI foundation and introducing AI agents tailored to on-site operations are key to accelerating digital transformation (DX).

In recent years, NEC has treated itself as its own first client through its "Client Zero" initiative. In this endeavor, NEC has primarily utilized AI agents in its internal development processes, from design to testing, to advance its operations and revolutionize productivity. This collaboration further accelerates these efforts and supports the full-scale adoption and implementation of AI in the Japanese market.

Key Collaboration Details and Plans

1. Joint Development of Industry-Specific AI Solutions for the Japanese Market: Jointly develop secure industry-specific AI solutions for customers in demanding sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and local government, which call for strict requirements, including high security, compliance with unique laws, and high quality. Through joint development that integrates customer and on-site expertise, both companies will promote the rapid deployment and implementation of these solutions.

Furthermore, in the field of cybersecurity, NEC is leveraging Anthropic's cutting-edge AI technology in its Security Operations Center (SOC) services to protect the digital infrastructure of companies operating both in Japan and globally against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Going forward, NEC will utilize the technology and expertise gained through this collaboration to further enhance its next-generation cybersecurity service and deliver it to customers.

2. Utilization of Claude in NEC BluStellar Scenario: Utilize Claude (Claude Opus 4.7)/Claude Code within NEC BluStellar Scenario to accelerate customer transformation. Specifically, NEC will begin by utilizing Claude with two scenarios from the BluStellar Scenario suite— "Scenarios for Data-Driven Management" and "Scenarios for Customer Experience Transformation"—and will gradually expand its application to other scenarios.

3. Large-Scale Deployment of Claude Across the NEC Group: To swiftly realize the joint development and deployment of the aforementioned AI solutions and the integration of Claude into versions of NEC BluStellar Scenario, Claude will be introduced to approximately 30,000 NEC Group employees globally. This will strengthen the development of AI-native talent capable of creating advanced value. Furthermore, as part of the Client Zero initiative, the utilization of Claude Cowork in internal business operations will be promoted to accelerate the efficiency of development work. In addition, NEC will establish an internal Center of Excellence (CoE) with the aim of developing highly skilled AI professionals, utilizing technical support and training provided by Anthropic. By leveraging the latest agent-based AI development tool, "Claude Code," NEC will advance the construction of one of Japan's largest AI-native engineering teams.

Comment from Paul Smith, CCO of Anthropic

"We are deeply honored to collaborate with NEC, one of Japan's leading technology companies. Since its founding, Anthropic has advanced its research guided by the conviction that building trustworthy AI is the path to building truly great AI. We are deeply grateful for the trust extended to us by our customers, partners, and government stakeholders across Japan, and we regard this collaboration as a meaningful step in our long-term commitment to shaping the future of AI in Japan together. By bringing together the strengths of both companies, we are dedicated to delivering safe and secure AI agents that Japanese enterprises can adopt with full confidence."

Comment from Toshifumi Yoshizaki, Executive Officer and COO of NEC Corporation

"This long-term partnership with Anthropic enables NEC to maximize the potential of AI in the Japanese market and further strengthen our capabilities in AI and AI agent implementation through large-scale deployments and collaboration. By bringing together the technology and expertise of both companies, we aim to jointly create solutions that meet the high safety, reliability, and quality standards demanded by companies and public administration, and play a central role in supporting the transformation of our customers through AI utilization."

(*1) Anthropic PBC: https://www.anthropic.com/
(*2) Claude(Claude Opus 4.7)/Claude Code/Claude Cowork: Claude is Anthropic’s general-purpose AI assistant (This collaboration utilizes the latest model, "Claude Opus 4.7".) Claude Code is a coding agent for developers, and Claude Cowork is a desktop application for business users.
(*3) NEC’s cybersecurity:
https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/cybersecurity/index.html
(*4) "NEC BluStellar" is a value creation model that leads customers into a brighter future by realizing business model innovation and solving social issues and customer management issues. This is accomplished through advanced cross-industry knowledge backed by proven results and NEC's cutting-edge technology honed through years of development and operation. https://www.nec.com/en/global/necblustellar/index.html
(*5)"NEC BluStellar Scenario" is a value-creation framework designed to solve our customers' challenges. By combining consulting, products and services, offerings, and integration, we create value for our customers.

About NEC

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. 

Kawasaki, Japan and Pittsburgh, USA, Apr 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced the launch of the Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center. At the Center, Fujitsu and CMU will jointly advance research and development of core technologies to enhance the capabilities and scalability of physical AI, with the aim of serving as a global research hub that drives the social implementation of these technologies.

Research focus and objectives

Physical AI is expected to contribute to addressing key societal challenges—such as improving productivity, mitigating labor shortages, and ensuring safety—by enabling AI systems to operate in the real world and interact with people and their environments, thereby driving the automation and optimization of operations across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, construction, infrastructure, and healthcare.

However, realizing this vision requires the integration of expertise and technologies across multiple domains, including robotics, AI, simulation, human–robot interaction, and ethics and social acceptance. This makes not only advancements in individual fields essential, but also interdisciplinary collaboration and efforts that bridge academic research with real-world deployment.

Fujitsu and CMU established the Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center to address these challenges through an integrated research approach that brings together interdisciplinary expertise and connects academia and industry .

A multidisciplinary collaboration

At the Center, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of physical AI, faculty members from CMU across a wide range of disciplines—including robotics, machine learning, language technologies, human–computer interaction, electrical and computer engineering, civil and environmental engineering, and philosophy—participate in the joint research. Researchers will work alongside Fujitsu scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop physical AI systems designed to tackle real-world challenges. This close collaboration with industry informs and inspires new research directions to meet critical demand.

Participating researchers include:

• Yonatan Bisk, Assistant Professor, Language Technologies
• Fernando De La Torre, Research Professor, Robotics
• Tim Dettmers, Assistant Professor, Machine Learning
• Laszlo Jeni, Assistant Research Professor, Robotics
• Kris Kitani, Associate Research Professor, Robotics
• David Lindlbauer, Assistant Professor, Human-Computer Interaction
• Yorie Nakahira, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Graham Neubig, Associate Professor, Language Technologies
• Jean Oh, Associate Research Professor, Robotics
• Sean Qian, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Sebastian Scherer, Associate Research Professor, Robotics
• Peter Spirtes, Department Head and Professor, Philosophy
• Kun Zhang, Professor, Philosophy

Fujitsu and CMU will advance research and development through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates their respective expertise, focusing on areas such as action generation and learning, spatial perception and environmental understanding, multi-robot coordination and optimization, human-robot collaboration and the integration of simulation and real-world environments.

The Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center will leverage CMU’s new Robotics Innovation Center, which opened in February of this year. The 14,000-square-meter facility at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh bridges Carnegie Mellon’s fundamental research and commercial deployment. The Robotics Innovation Center will provide specialized facilities and collaborative space to test physical AI in real-world environments.

Fujitsu Kozuchi Physical OS

Fujitsu aims to realize a physical AI platform that can be applied to mission-critical domains supporting social infrastructure, leveraging its strengths in providing integrated AI, computing, and networking capabilities.

By delivering a unified infrastructure from cloud to edge, Fujitsu seeks to ensure real-time performance, reliability, and safety, while addressing data sovereignty and governance requirements. Through these efforts, Fujitsu contributes to the development of a sustainable social foundation in which humans and robots can collaborate safely and seamlessly.

As a concrete initiative, Fujitsu is developing Fujitsu Kozuchi Physical OS, which integrates robots, sensors, systems, and physical spaces (Figure 1). The platform enables the coordinated operation of multiple robots and systems in accordance with operational instructions by combining two capabilities: brain intelligence, which enhances robots’ adaptability to tasks based on prior experience and human imitation, and spatial intelligence, which provides information about real-world environments in which robots operate.

Technologies developed at this research center are scheduled to be gradually incorporated into the platform starting in fiscal year 2026. This will enable the integrated utilization of physical AI technologies that combine expertise from diverse fields, enhancing adaptability to complex and dynamic real-world tasks, while also bridging interdisciplinary research outcomes to real-world deployment.

Future Plans

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon University will jointly advance the research and development of core technologies for physical AI, while promoting a society in which humans and robots collaborate, and contributing to the development of a sustainable and resilient society.

Executive Comments

Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited, comments:

“We are delighted to announce the establishment of a joint center for physical AI with Carnegie Mellon University, a global leader in the fields of robotics and AI.

At this research center, Fujitsu will create new value through the convergence of AI, computing, networking, and robotics, and accelerate the societal implementation of reliable physical AI. Furthermore, to realize a society where humans and robots coexist and collaborate, we will expand our research scope to areas that underpin the social infrastructure and contribute to the building of a sustainable society.”

Martial Hebert, Dean and University Professor of Robotics, School of Computer Science, comments: “The Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center builds on CMU's focus on developing AI and robotics systems to tackle real-world problems and the university's collaboration with industry to put those innovations into practice and inspire what's next. Physical AI will fuel the machines of tomorrow, allowing for competent decision-making, enhanced efficiency, greater safety, and, perhaps most importantly, trust to work alongside humans in critical fields. Carnegie Mellon is excited to have Fujitsu as our partner to continue to lead in physical 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 113,000 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 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) becomes the first company in the biometrics industry to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year recognition(1), underscoring its leadership and innovation.

Frost & Sullivan(2) bestows Best Practices Awards annually to companies that have achieved outstanding performance in their respective industries based on a rigorous analytical process. This year, NEC has been honored with the most prestigious award, the Company of the Year Award.

For this Global Biometric Solutions Award, Frost & Sullivan analysts independently assessed NEC based on two criteria:

Visionary Innovation & Performance

• Addressing Unmet Needs; Visionary Scenarios Through Megatrends; Leadership Focus; Best Practices Implementation; and Financial Performance

Customer Impact

• Price/Performance Value; Customer Purchase Experience; Customer Ownership Experience; Customer Service Experience; and Brand Equity

Tara Semon, Security Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan, said, "NEC’s achievements reflect a rare blend of technical excellence, ethical leadership, and customer-centric innovation. From pioneering multimodal authentication and ear acoustic to championing self-sovereign identity and responsible AI usage, the company has consistently delivered solutions that meet the evolving needs of a global market.

"Its deployments across public safety, education, and consumer experiences demonstrate the versatility and impact of its technologies. NEC’s commitment to research, ethics, and global expansion positions it as a beacon of excellence in the biometric solutions industry."

In the future, NEC will continue to focus on replacing physical identity verification methods and physical security, as well as accelerating the development and provision of solutions that can be adapted to new use cases in an ever-growing digital society.

NEC is thoroughly committed to following the NEC Group AI and Human Rights Principles(3) in its use of AI, biometric data, and other data, placing the highest priority on privacy and respect for human rights.

NEC offers end-to-end digital transformation (DX) services, from strategy and concept consulting to implementation-focused offerings, based on the three pillars of business models, technology, and organization/talent. Additionally, in its shift from a traditional systems integrator to a "Value Driver," NEC restructured its value creation model under the name "NEC BluStellar"(4), which leverages NEC's cutting-edge technologies, developed and refined through years of experience and proven cross-industry expertise, aiming to transform business models, address social challenges, resolve management issues faced by customers, and lead them into a brighter future.

For more information about third-party recognition of NEC’s biometric authentication, please visit here.

(1) Frost & Sullivan Best Practices 2026 Recognition Recipients
(2) Frost & Sullivan - The Transformational Growth Company
(3) "NEC Group AI and Human Rights Principles" https://www.nec.com/en/press/201904/global_20190402_01.html
(4) NEC BluStellar is a value creation model that leverages NEC’s cutting-edge technologies, developed and refined through years of experience and proven cross-industry expertise. It aims to transform business models, address social challenges, resolve management issues faced by customers, and lead them into a brighter future.

About NEC

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. 

Hokubu Waste-to-Energy Plant

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has recently completed the improvement of core equipment for Hokubu Waste-to-Energy Plant, a municipal solid waste incineration facility in Kagoshima City. The work consisted of renovation of the stoker type incinerators, capable of processing 530 tonnes per day (tpd) (1), to extend the plant's service life and reduce CO2 emissions. This was a project spanning a six-year period from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2025.

The Hokubu Waste-to-Energy Plant was originally designed and constructed by MHI, and completed in March 2007. It comprises two units of stoker type incinerators, each with processing capacity of 265 tpd, plus related equipment, delivering power generation capacity of 8,700 kW.

Under the refurbishment work, upgrades have been made to deteriorated major equipment, to achieve stable combustion and operation over the long term. Additionally, a low-temperature catalyst, a proprietary technology of MHIEC, was introduced to the SCR (Selective Catalytic NOx Reduction) system to improve the heat recovery rate (2), a low excess air ratio incineration technology (3) was adopted to improve combustion and the efficiency of the boiler, and the output of the steam turbines was increased from 8,700 kW to 10,005 kW, which will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 33.1% per year.

MHIEC took over MHI's waste treatment plant business in 2008, acquiring the technological development capabilities in environmental systems and broad-ranging expertise in the construction and operation of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas that MHI honed over many years. A strength of this company is its ability to propose total solutions from construction to operation based on its extensive track record. Going forward, MHIEC will continue to proactively make proposals to extend the life of existing waste treatment facilities, take measures against global warming, and reduce lifecycle costs (LCC) such as maintenance and management costs to contribute to the decarbonization of energy through the collection of energy from waste.

(1) A stoker-type incinerator injects air from beneath heat-resistant fire grates, mixing the waste and other material by pushing it up, and allowing for efficient incineration. It is the most common system used for municipal solid waste.

(2) An SCR system removes nitrous oxides (NOx), an air pollutant in exhaust gases, and typically operates at a high temperature. With MHIEC's technology, a catalyst that can remove NOx at low temperatures was introduced to the SCR system, eliminating the need to heat the exhaust gas to a high temperature and increasing the heat recovery rate.

(3) The volume of air required for combustion is suitably distributed to reduce the volumes of combusted air and exhaust gas, increasing the efficiency of the boiler and decreasing the energy consumption of the induced draft fan.

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, Apr 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - BULL Co., Ltd., a company developing space debris mitigation devices, and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a high-precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service unique to Japan. This service aims to monitor space debris in Earth's orbit, contributing to safe and sustainable space activities. Through the development of this SSA service, both companies will contribute to the realization of Space Traffic Management (STM), which manages artificial satellites from launch to disposal, and aim to establish it as a de facto standard.

Background

In recent years, the rapid expansion of satellite constellations, enabled by the decreasing cost and miniaturization of artificial satellites, has facilitated continuous and high-frequency Earth observation possible by launching multiple satellites into the same orbit. This trend, however, has concurrently escalated the serious risk of collisions between objects, including space debris, due to the increasing congestion of orbital environments. Consequently, establishing high-precision SSA and the subsequent implementation of STM has become an urgent imperative, particularly for national security.

BULL is dedicated to developing “HORN,” a Post Mission Disposal (PMD) device designed to be deployed to prevent rockets and artificial satellites from becoming space debris when deployed. The company also develops technology for acquiring data from rockets, artificial satellites, and their surroundings, thereby promoting practical contributions to space sustainability. Fujitsu, since the 1960s, has been actively involved in the research and development, and social implementation of large-scale data processing platforms and high-precision orbital analysis technologies for space debris and other orbital phenomena. This collaboration between BULL and Fujitsu was initiated through Fujitsu Accelerator, Fujitsu's partner co-creation program aimed at fostering innovation.

Overview of the Collaboration

Both companies will jointly explore a comprehensive service and business model for Japan’s unique private-sector SSA service, encompassing the entire process from artificial satellite orbital data acquisition to operational support. Specifically, BULL will focus on building models for high-precision orbital analysis leveraging data obtained from HORN, while Fujitsu will explore the development of a platform for orbital and conjunction analysis compatible with HORN.

Through the development of these services, both BULL and Fujitsu aim to realize effective Space Traffic Management and thereby contribute to the development of safe, secure, and sustainable space activities.

About BULL

With the vision of making the interplanetary travel “the norm” on and off the Earth, BULL is a start-up aiming to provide inexpensive and concise services in space by utilizing “(Re --) Entry” technology into planets. Based in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, the company promotes industry-academia-government collaboration.By developing a device to prevent the generation of space debris and advancing the development of microgravity experimental satellites and devices for orbital utilization, BULL contributes to the SDGs in the new era of space development.

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 113,000 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 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Apr 20, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the integration of its GLOVIA ERP solution lineup, combining its accounting, human resources and payroll, sales, and production domains into GLOVIA One, with sequential availability starting April 22, 2026. GLOVIA One primarily targets Japanese companies with annual sales ranging from approximately 3 billion yen to 100 billion yen. It is a core business ERP solution designed to flexibly adapt to Japan's unique business processes, commercial practices, legal systems, and future business growth and changes, allowing for phased evolution. Furthermore, it provides a function to integrate and visualize data through an AI agent, supporting human decision-making.

Many mid-sized Japanese companies face challenges such as labor shortages and digital disparities. To address these issues, Fujitsu will deploy GLOVIA One as an AI-era ERP solution, supporting business growth by advancing management in response to environmental changes, based on its Uvance business model, which addresses societal challenges.

GLOVIA One will be provided in a multi-tenant configuration via the cloud. Fujitsu redesigned the architecture to enable API-based integration with third-party solutions, thereby minimizing add-on development and allowing for the selection of optimal solution functions without dependence on specific vendors or services. Moreover, by operating on the Uvance Platform, a common platform supporting Uvance, it realizes high security and efficient, stable operation management, providing a flexible foundation to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

GLOVIA One Concepts and Features

GLOVIA One aims to achieve "co-evolution" through three core concepts: INSIGHT, FIT TO JAPAN, and PARTNERSHIP. This approach fosters a cycle of continuous innovation by integrating ongoing improvements and insights from various companies, leading to evolving management and operations.

1. INSIGHT: Management and operational judgment to guide the next step

GLOVIA One centralizes accounting, human resources and payroll, sales, production, and other related business data in a single data lake, then integrates and visualizes data using AI. In the future, it will also provide a Chat BI [1] function, an AI agent that analyzes business data from multiple perspectives and supports decision-making. Chat BI will provide answers, implications, and options in real time—beyond analysis alone.

2. FIT TO JAPAN: An ERP that continuously evolves within Japanese business environments

Rather than enforcing uniform processes through a fit to standard approach, GLOVIA One is designed based on Clean Core [2] , enabling customer-specific improvements, innovations, and operational knowledge cultivated in Japanese business environments to coexist with the product functionality.

GLOVIA One integrates the existing GLOVIA SUMMIT, GLOVIA iZ, and GLOVIA Kirara lineups, and standardizes key business rules, design principles, and setup procedures. Furthermore, by maintaining the core standard functions, Fujitsu enables an architecture that automates future upgrades and function updates. This approach aims to provide functions optimized for each customer’s operations without forcing disruptive process changes. Additionally, Fujitsu will incorporate AI agents into its GLOVIA One development, implementation, and maintenance to accelerate the release of standard functions. This will help customers respond to Japan-specific commercial practices and tax reforms without interrupting operations.

3. PARTNERSHIP: Sustainable growth born from connections

Through PARTNERSHIP in GLOVIA One, industry and business knowledge will be implemented across the entire ecosystem as AI agents and functions, and their value will be shared, deployed, and accumulated within the community.Fujitsu will openly share a composable architecture that combines functions, data, and external services via APIs. AI agents that understand business context will link decision-making to execution, helping automate business processes optimized for each customer. By building on these co-creation efforts, Fujitsu will form a Japan-born ERP ecosystem designed for Japan that continuously redefines what ERP can be.

Future Plans

To address societal challenges such as labor shortages and digital disparities, Fujitsu will expand its composable business foundation, centered on GLOVIA One, enabling flexible responses to diverse business requirements across companies and industries.

Furthermore, by the end of fiscal year 2026, Fujitsu will begin offering Chat BI, an AI agent that leverages data and AI to support decision-making. Concurrently, through connections with stakeholders possessing industry knowledge, Fujitsu will continuously promote the integration of external solutions tailored to specific industry characteristics, thereby establishing an environment where business functions can be selected and combined.

Looking ahead, under the Uvance business model, which aims to address societal challenges, AI agents that understand the entire business workflow will collaborate with external solutions and services to provide one-stop support from decision-making to execution, thereby advancing the sustainable growth and strengthening of industrial competitiveness for Japanese companies.

[1] Chat BI:
A business intelligence (BI) function that uses AI to provide analysis and insights into business and management data in a conversational format.
[2] Clean Core:
A concept of maintaining the core ERP system without modifications.

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 113,000 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 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

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