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KAWASAKI, Japan, July 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will initiate development of the "Uvance for Finance AI Transformation Platform" (the Platform), a dedicated AI platform to support AI utilization, including regional banks in Japan, starting in August 1st, 2026.The Platform will be "Fujitsu Kozuchi Enterprise AI Factory" [1], a proprietary AI platform that ensures data sovereignty and AI trustworthiness. It will incorporate Fujitsu's AI technologies, including the "Takane" large language model, which is designed to handle the unique business practices, legal frameworks, and specialized terminology of financial institutions, as well as generative AI trust technologies that address security requirements such as guardrail technology for vulnerabilities, and multi-AI agents that autonomously perform tasks according to business characteristics. These features will enable financial institutions to securely utilize AI for highly confidential financial data.Fujitsu will support financial institutions in securely integrating AI into their operations and decision-making. Through this proprietary AI platform, developed with deep expertise in financial operations, we aim to transform business processes into AI-driven workflows that consistently deliver results.BackgroundIn recent years, financial institutions have shown increasing expectations for AI utilization across a wide range of operations, including corporate sales, individual sales, and branch office operations. However, financial institutions, which handle highly confidential data, need to ensure an environment where AI can be securely utilized against threats such as cyberattacks. They also face challenges such as a shortage of skilled personnel for AI utilization and increased operational costs associated with expanding AI use. Due to these challenges, AI utilization has been limited to specific tasks or pilot phases, and the establishment of a foundation for company-wide utilization and continuous operation has not progressed sufficiently.To achieve company-wide utilization, there is a demand for an environment where AI can be integrated into business processes and decision-making, and operated securely and continuously, rather than merely as a business support tool.Features of the PlatformThe Platform offers financial institutions a comprehensive solution designed for secure and contonuous AI utilization. This solution integrates a verified sovereignty that encompases data sovereignty and operational control along with trustedAI capabilities, the enterprise-grade large language model "Takane," AI agents, and accompanying support. Furthermore, "Takane" will help optimize AI usage costs through a flexible pricing model combining flat-rate and usage-based billing.Figure 1: Diagram illustrating the relationship between the “Uvance for Finance AI Transformation Platform” and “Uvance for Finance”1. Proprietary AI platform ensuring data sovereignty and highly reliable AI:The Platform will leverage "Fujitsu Kozuchi Enterprise AI Factory"to enable financial institutions to utilize AI in a dedicated environment where they can control their own data and operational rules. This approach will meet the security and governance requirements of financial institutions and ensure secure and highly reliable AI by visualizing and managing AI usage and risks.2. Utilization of multiple AI technologies centered on "Takane":By utilizing "Takane," a large language model that addresses the unique business practices, legal frameworks, and specialized terminology of the financial industry, the Platform will support tasks such as loan screening, creation and verification of various application documents, and inquiry handling, contributing to operational efficiency and optimizing costs associated with AI utilization.Furthermore, it will incorporate generative AI trust technologies, including Fujitsu's proprietary guardrail technology, tailored to security requirements. This will visualize the reasoning, behavior, and potential risks of AI, aiming to ensure AI transparency and trustworthiness.3. Realizing operational efficiency through AI agents and accompanying support:Multiple AI agents specialized for financial operations, such as a customer understanding AI agent that analyzes customer needs and a sales activity optimization AI agent that proposes optimal sales strategies, will collaborate to support tasks like loan screening, inquiry handling, and document creation. This will create an environment where AI can be easily used even with a shortage of personnel, thereby achieving operational efficiency.Additionally, Fujitsu will leverage its accumulated expertise in AI utilization, system construction, and operation to provide end-to-end support for financial institutions, from planning and introduction to operation and establishment of AI utilization, thereby realizing continuous AI utilization and operational efficiency.Figure 2: Example of Sales Optimization Support Provided by an AI AgentFuture PlansFujitsu aims to launch the Platform in March 2027 and apply it to branch office operations, compliance, reporting, and customer service, in addition to loan screening and related administrative tasks. Fujitsu will also promote the formation of a co-creation ecosystem where multiple financial institutions can accumulate and mutually utilize AI agents and business know-how.Fujitsu positions this Platform as a core element for the evolution of "Uvance for Finance," contributing to the productivity improvement, enhanced customer engagement, and establishment of sustainable competitiveness for financial institutions. Together with our customers, we will co-create a new era of financial operations where AI can be utilized securely and continuously.Figure 3: Future Direction of "Uvance for Finance"[1] "Fujitsu Kozuchi Enterprise AI Factory":A proprietary AI platform that enables companies to autonomously manage the entire cycle of optimal model development, operation, and additional learning for generative AI, thereby continuously improving generative AI models and agents.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers 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 Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to join as an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, with each owner to hold one third. The agreement follows the previous non-binding agreement signed at the end of March this year. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon obtaining regulatory approvals. Through the collaboration, the parties intend to strengthen cellcentric's position as a leading developer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.Upon completion of the transaction, Toyota will become an equal partner in cellcentric together with the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The parties plan to collaborate on equal terms, with the aim of strengthening cellcentric's technological lead, industrial scale and competitiveness in heavy-duty fuel cell technology. Through collaboration with industry associations and partners across the entire hydrogen value chain, the partners aim to actively support the development of hydrogen supply and infrastructure and unlock the hydrogen ecosystem.cellcentric will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous company and serve a broad range of customers in heavy-duty on-road and off-road transport, as well as other heavy-duty applications such as coaches, stationary power generation, marine, rail and heavy off-highway equipment. The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG and Toyota will continue to compete independently in all other areas of their respective businesses.Completion of the transaction is expected around year end 2026 or start of 2027 and is subject to obtaining regulatory approvals.About cellcentriccellcentric develops, produces, and commercializes fuel cell systems for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles and other applications with comparable requirements. cellcentric is a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group founded in 2021. The company benefits from the know-how and extensive experience gained from decades of developing fuel cell systems by its predecessor companies. cellcentric's goal is to become a global manufacturer and tier 1 supplier of fuel cell systems and thus make a contribution to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation. More than 560 highly qualified employees are continuously advancing cellcentric's state-of-the-art fuel cell technology. They work in interdisciplinary teams at sites in Kirchheim/Teck, Esslingen, Stuttgart (Germany) and Burnaby (Canada). Roughly 700 individual patents underline cellcentric's leading role in fuel cell technology development."Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Pfizer Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Hiroo Igarashi,“Pfizer”) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that the companies will commence the co-promotion of the oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist Nurtec® OD Tablet 75mg (generic name: rimegepant sulfate hydrate, hereinafter “Nurtec”) in Japan from September 1, 2026.Nurtec is an oral CGRP receptor antagonist, indicated for both acute treatment and prophylaxis of migraine.This co-promotion aims to facilitate the timely and broad dissemination of information on the appropriate use of Nurtec in the treatment of migraine. Both companies will provide appropriate use information to medical institutions in Japan, while Pfizer remains responsible for the development, manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of Nurtec.Through this collaboration, Pfizer, the marketing authorization holder, and Eisai, which positions neurology as a strategic focus area, will leverage their respective expertise and healthcare networks to further strengthen the provision of information and promote the appropriate use of Nurtec.Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder that can significantly impair daily life due to headaches and accompanying symptoms during attacks, and there remain many patients whose conditions are not adequately controlled. Through this initiative, Pfizer and Eisai aim to help patients suffering from the disorder to regain their everyday lives by promoting the widespread adoption of appropriate treatment options.About RimegepantRimegepant is a small molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist (gepant) that reversibly inhibits the CGRP receptor. CGRP levels are known to increase in blood during migraine attacks,1 suggesting its involvement in the pain signal transmission. Rimegepant is believed to alleviate various migraine symptoms by blocking the effects of CGRP.About MigraineMigraine is a highly prevalent neurological disorder, affecting approximately 8.4% of the adult population in Japan and approximately 14% of the population worldwide. In Japan, the reported prevalence is 3.6%in men and 12.9% in women, approximately three times higher than that of men. Among those affected, women aged 20–40 are the most prevalent demographic, 2,3 while the number of patients seeking medical consultation remains low. 4 A typical migraine is characterized by a moderate-to-severe, unilateral, throbbing headache lasting 4–72 hours, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, with many patients experiencing sensitivity to light, noise, and odors. 5 Additionally, some patients experience an aura, such as visual disturbances, immediately before the onset of the headache. Many patients experience significant disturbances in their daily living or work due to pain from the attacks and these accompanying symptoms. Additionally, these patients also face social difficulties, for instance, trouble making plans due to anxiety over unexpected attacks, even during symptom-free periods. Global surveys on the impact of various diseases on activities of daily living have consistently ranked headache disorders, particularly migraine, among the conditions associated with the greatest degree of disability. 6,7ReferencesPJ Goadsby, L Edvinsson, and R Ekman. Vasoactive peptide release in the extracerebral circulation of humans during migraine headache. Ann Neurol. 1990;28:183-7.GBD 2016 Headache Collaborators. Global, regional, and national burden of migraine and tension-type-headache,1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:954-76.Sakai F, Igarashi H. Prevalence of migraine in Japan: a nationwide survey. Cephalalgia. 1997;17:15-22.K Hirata, K Ueda, M Komori, et al. Comprehensive population-based survey of migraine in Japan: results of the ObserVational Survey of the Epidemiology, tReatment, and Care Of MigrainE (OVERCOME [Japan]) study. CurrMed Res Opin. 2021;37:1945-55.Japanese Society of Neurology, Japanese Headache Society, and Japanese Society of Neurological Therapeutics(supervising organizations). Clinical Practice Guideline for Headache 2021. Igaku-Shoin; 2021.GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries,1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet. 2017;390:1211-59.Peres MFP, Sacco S, Pozo-Rosich P, et al. Migraine is the most disabling neurological disease among children and adolescents, and second after stroke among adults: A call to action. Cephalalgia. 2024;44: 3331024241267309.About Pfizer: Breakthroughs That Change Patients’ LivesAt Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, we collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 175 years, we have worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website atwww.Pfizer.com. In addition, to learn more, please visit us on www.Pfizer.com and follow us on X at @Pfizer and @PfizerNews, LinkedIn, YouTube and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Pfizer.About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which is a target(3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), and connect with us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo, Aichi and Kawasaki, Japan, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nautilus Technologies, Inc., Internet Initiative Japan Inc., TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., CHUBU Electric Power Grid, Fujitsu Limited, and 1Finity Inc., a Fujitsu company and leading provider of global network solutions, today announced the launch of a joint proof-of-concept experiment for a next-generation distributed AI processing infrastructure aimed at realizing the Watt-Bit Convergence Vision, under the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization's (NEDO) "Study on the Validation of Low-Latency Distributed Processing Technologies for Next-Generation Infrastructure"(1).This proof-of-concept experiment aims to realize the distributed deployment of computing resources envisioned by the Watt-Bit Vision, a strategic framework that links electricity grids ("watts") and telecommunications ("bits") to optimize energy use and computing power. To this end, an All-Photonics Network (APN) (2) will be constructed by combining optical fiber cables owned by TEPCO Power Grid and CHUBU Electric Power Grid with communications equipment provided by Fujitsu and 1Finity. By controlling the operating timing of GPU servers (3) deployed at two geographically separated locations, the experiment will evaluate the feasibility of flexible adjustments in response to electricity demand conditions, while also validating the effectiveness of low-latency distributed processing technologies for operating these resources as a unified AI processing environment.Specifically, this proof-of-concept experiment will use the final race of the “KYOJO CUP” formula racing series held at Fuji Speedway as its field environment. Real-time 4K video footage and telemetry data(4) collected from on board cameras and telemetry units(5)installed in race cars will be gathered and transmitted via the APN through high-bandwidth, low-latency communications to GPU servers for AI-processing distributed across the TEPCO Power Grid and Chubu Electric Power Grid service areas. This enables the collected data to be processed by any of the GPU servers located across both service areas.With demand for AI computing expected to continue growing, this proof-of-concept experiment will examine the feasibility of applying low-latency distributed processing technologies to utilize the power consumption of GPU servers as a resource for electricity supply-demand balancing. The demonstration will evaluate the practical applicability of these technologies toward achieving that objective.This initiative represents Japan's first attempt(6) to jointly operate geographically distributed GPU servers as a unified AI processing environment across areas with different utility frequencies (50 Hz and 60 Hz). Looking ahead, the project is expected to contribute to the realization of Watt-Bit Convergence by enabling AI workloads to be shifted to regions with surplus power capacity, thereby promoting more efficient utilization of electricity infrastructure.The proof-of-concept period is scheduled to run from August 2026 to March 2027, with the proof-of-concept commencing from Round 3 of the KYOJO CUP series. Details of this proof-of-concept and its system verification results are expected to be presented at industry events, including Inter BEE(7), from autumn 2026 onward.Reference 1: Roles of participating companiesThe roles of each participating company in this proof-of-concept experiment are as follows.Reference 2: Infrastructure configuration of the proof-of-concept experimentThe GPU servers installed in the two locations are interconnected via optical fiber cables provided by TEPCO PowerGrid and CHUBU Electric Power Grid, together with optical network systems provided by Fujitsu and 1Finity, enabling them to operate as a unified AI processing infrastructure.Figure: Infrastructure configuration of the proof-of-concept experimentReference 3: Key technologies utilized in the proof-of-concept experiment* All-Photonics Network (APN)The All-Photonics Network (APN) is a next-generation communications infrastructure that processes information as optical signals wherever possible. In conventional communication networks, optical and electrical signals are repeatedly converted at each network device. APN minimizes these conversions, enabling low-latency, high-capacity, and energy-efficient communications.For this proof-of-concept experiment, an optical Network Interface Card (optical NIC) currently under development by 1Finity and scheduled for commercial release in October 2026 will be deployed. By utilizing the optical NIC, servers located more than 100 kilometers apart can be directly interconnected using optical signals without relying on conventional Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches or routers.This approach further reduces communication latency while leveraging proprietary technologies to minimize performance degradation over long-distance connections.* Next-Generation High-Performance Relational Database “Tsurugi”This proof-of-concept experiment employs Tsurugi, a next-generation high-performance relational database (RDB) developed in Japan, as the core database of the system. Support and architecture design for the system are provided by Nautilus Technologies, Inc.Tsurugi is an open-source next-generation relational database developed in Japan with support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). It is designed to deliver high transaction processing performance and scalability while providing an end-to-end domestic support and manufacturing framework.Tsurugi is also being enhanced to support future AI-driven applications. In addition to supporting AI integration technologies such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP) (9), it provides a mechanism for seamlessly utilizing remote GPUs directly from the database through user-defined functions (UDFs) (10).These capabilities enable efficient integration between the data management platform and the AI processing infrastructure, contributing to the realization of low-latency AI processing in this proof-of-concept experiment.(1) Survey on the effectiveness of low-latency distributed processing technologies for next-generation infrastructureThis survey is being conducted as part of efforts to maximize the outcomes of NEDO's Technology Development Project for AI Chips and Next-Generation Computing for High-Efficiency and High-Speed Processing.The survey aims to collect information on the latest developments in low-latency distributed processing technologies, which are increasingly recognized as a key technology for next-generation information infrastructure. It also seeks to identify use cases in which such technologies are expected to be more effective than conventional communications technologies and to evaluate their effectiveness through field verification. This proof-of-concept experiment is being conducted as part of those field verification activities.(2) A next-generation communications infrastructure that processes information using optical signals to the greatest extent possible during data transmission.(3) A high-performance server equipped with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for large-scale computational workloads such as AI and machine learning.(4) Driving data such as vehicle speed, engine, speed accelerator position, brake operation, and gear position.(5) An onboard measurement device that collects and transmits data related to vehicle operation and behavior.(6) Based on research conducted by the participating companies as of July 2026.(7) Inter BEE: One of Japan's largest exhibitions for broadcasting equipment, video and audio technologies, and content distribution solutions.(8) Optical Network Interface Card (Optical NIC): A hardware component that enables network connectivity and data transmission/reception. By directly processing optical signals, it facilitates long-distance, ultra-high-speed communication while improving network performance and efficiency.(9) A standard protocol that enables AI systems to securely and efficiently access and utilize information by connecting AI with databases, business systems, and other data sources.(10) User-Defined Functions (UDFs) are functions that users can independently define and add to extend database capabilities, enabling databases to invoke and utilize external systems and computational resources such as GPUs.About IIJFounded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo StockExchange in 2022. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/. About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers 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: https://global.fujitsu/en-global About 1Finity1Finity, a Fujitsu company, is a global provider of communications networks for our connected world. We uniquely combine technological leadership and expertise in open optical and wireless networking, network automation, and applied AI/ML to design, build, operate, and maintain critical digital communications network infrastructure. Collaborating closely with ecosystem partners, we deliver transformative outcomes for service providers and network operators, and enable them to lower TCO, improve network performance, and increase energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.1Finity.com Press ContactsIIJ Corporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5205-6310 E-Mail: press@iij.ad.jpFujitsu LimitedInquiries 1Finity Inc.1Finity.press@fujitsu.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Saitama, Japan, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nautilus Technologies Inc., Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., Internet Initiative Japan Inc., 1Finity Inc., a Fujitsu company and leading provider of global network solutions, Fujitsu Limited, Ghelia Inc., and M-TEC Co., Ltd. today jointly announced the commencement of a demonstration experiment with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. This project will validate next-generation real-time video streaming system, leveraging Local 5G and Physical AI, using the "KYOJO CUP" formula car race as its setting. This initiative is part of the "Survey on the Effectiveness Verification of Low-Latency Distributed Processing Technology in Next-Generation Infrastructure" project, led by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization(NEDO).Local 5G real-time streaming and Physical AI control in a live race environmentThis demonstration will verify a system (hereinafter, "this system") that acquires 4K video and telemetry data in real-time from in-car cameras and telemetry units on racing cars via Local 5G. AI then instantly performs appropriate editing, selection, and information overlay to deliver "the most exciting footage" to spectators in real-time.This system utilizes Physical AI, integrating in-car video and telemetry data, based on detailed physical 3D models derived from actual data at Fuji Speedway. The AI instantly determines "the most exciting situations" and delivers "the moment they want to see" to spectators at the circuit, on the spot. This mechanism offers a completely new, immersive user experience filled with a sense of live presence. Furthermore, as all processes are managed by open systems and AI, the need for dedicated studios, systems, and specialized personnel—traditionally required for in venue broadcasting—is eliminated. This aims to foster a low-cost, versatile video distribution solution deployable at diverse event venues.Moreover, this demonstration is being conducted in line with the government's "Watt-Bit Concept." It will establish a Local 5G-enabled Physical AI-controlled real-time streaming system within a live operational environment for the "KYOJO CUP" final race. This is achieved by linking CPU servers installed at Fuji Speedway with remote GPU servers located at power company substations and sales offices.System configurationThe System's configuration is as follows:Telemetry data and 4K video from telemetry units and in-car cameras installed on 22 participating formula cars will be transferred to CPU servers within Fuji Speedway via the deployed Local 5G network. This data is then stored in "Tsurugi," an ultra-high-speed relational database (RDB). Concurrently, Tsurugi will link with "GeoCLOVER"—a spatiotemporal data platform that holds Fuji Speedway’s 3D circuit data—and call remote GPUs connected via an optical network. From the stored telemetry data, 4K video, and in-venue 3D data, Physical AI will instantly determine "which footage is most exciting." Based on this AI judgment, Tsurugi will issue appropriate instructions to client applications, delivering "the most exciting footage" to users in real-time.Figure: System configurationEach company's role in the System is as follows:- Nautilus Technologies: Overall project management, provision of middleware (Tsurugi), and system architecture oversight.- Nomura Research Institute: Evaluation of industrial potential of advanced technologies, and formulation of strategies for social implementation.- Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Local 5G construction, provision of CPU/GPU server environments, and overall infrastructure management within Fuji Speedway.- 1Finity / Fujitsu: Provision, construction, and technical support for APN equipment and optical network interface cards (optical NIC).- Ghelia: AI development and streaming application development.- TEPCO Power Grid: Provision of optical network and Watt-Bit collaboration platform infrastructure.- CHUBU Electric Power Grid: Provision of optical network and Watt-Bit collaboration platform infrastructure.- Mitsubishi Electric: Provision of 3D model creation (GeoCLOVER).- M-TEC: Provision of telemetry units and in-car cameras.Cooperation: KYOJO CUP Organizing Committee, Fuji Speedway Corporation, FSAS Technologies Inc. (provision of GPU servers "PRIMERGY RX2540 M8").About each core technologyAbout Local 5G:Wireless communication for high-speed mobile objects requires precise synchronization with base station signals, seamless handover between base stations, and stable bandwidth allocation. The IIJ Group has been actively conducting Local 5G verification for formula car races, and it is expected that the data communication network built for this project will prove sufficiently practical and useful. Furthermore, the application of Local 5G technology is seeing increasing demand in the OT (Operational Technology) sector of manufacturing sites and as a supplementary communication means for temporary event venues. We aim to expand its deployment across various fields as a solution for building data communication networks independent of conventional mobile phone networks.About APN (All-Photonics Network) and optical NIC:APN enables low-latency transmission of large volumes of data by processing optical signals from sender to receiver without conversion. This demonstration utilizes APN to achieve real-time AI processing and realize the Watt-Bit Concept, a strategic framework that links electricity grids ("watts") and telecommunications("bits") to optimize energy use and computing power. Additionally, 1Finity will introduce optical NICs, currently under development and scheduled for release in October 2026. By using optical NICs, servers located over 100 km apart can be directly connected via optical signals without the need for conventional L2/L3 switches or routers. This achieves further low latency and suppressing performance degradation during long-distance communication through a unique mechanism.About Tsurugi:At the core of the System is "Tsurugi," a Japanese-made ultra-high-speed RDB. Nautilus Technologies is responsible for the support and architectural design of this system. Tsurugi is a Japanese-made open-source next-generation RDB developed with NEDO's support, offering world-class performance while ensuring end-to-end support and manufacturing within Japan. It is also a pioneer in AI integration, including support for MCPs, and features a mechanism to seamlessly utilize remote GPUs from the RDB as user-defined functions (UDFs). This makes it highly compatible with low-latency AI, which is one of its key characteristics.About AI:Ghelia is responsible for the implementation and provision of AI. The ultra-low latency AI scoring deployed in this demonstration is characterized by its ability to synchronize in-car telemetry and video data and instantly calculate the scene's excitement level in real-time. By integrating external knowledge grounding with video linkage, and performing a comprehensive ranking of scenes that resonate with spectators' emotions, this system is positioned as a Physical AI that connects recognition results to decision-making in the physical space. Moving forward, its application will expand to support actions in the physical world, such as race team strategy planning and driver assistance.About GeoCLOVER:GeoCLOVER is a spatiotemporal data platform developed by Mitsubishi Electric that virtually reproduces the entire real world as spatial and temporal data. In this demonstration experiment, it provides 3D spatial data of Fuji Speedway. Based on this data, Physical AI combines in-car video, telemetry, and GPUs to determine race situations in real-time. In the future, it aims to expand its business to a wide range of areas, including factories, infrastructure, and buildings, in collaboration with RDB Tsurugi.About KYOJO CUP:The KYOJO CUP, launched in 2017, is Japan's first and the world's first professional race series exclusively for women. Fierce battles primarily unfold at Fuji Speedway. All participants use identical specification formula cars, ensuring completely equal conditions where victory is determined solely by driving skill and race strategy. In recent years, with increasing international participation, it has become a race attracting significant attention not only from Japan but also globally.Positioning of This StudyTatsunori Endo, Project Manager and Team Leader of the Generative AI Team, AI and Robotics Department, NewEnergy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) comments:“Since fiscal year 2018, NEDO has been implementing the AI Chips and Next-Generation Computing Technologies Development Project for High-Efficiency and High-Speed Processing (the “Project”), with the aim of creating next generation information processing technologies that go beyond extensions of existing technologies.From the outset of the Project, NEDO recognized the increasing power consumption of data centers as a future societal challenge. However, with the emergence and rapid adoption of generative AI, this challenge has grown far beyond our initial expectations. As one of the potential solutions to this issue, NEDO has been advancing the development of low-latency distributed processing technologies through the Project. The relational database (RDB)Tsurugi, which will be utilized in the verification activities of this study, is one of the outcomes of these efforts.Through this study, NEDO will evaluate the effectiveness of low-latency distributed processing technologies, a key next-generation information processing technology, with the goals of addressing societal challenges arising from the accelerating adoption of AI and strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness through the deployment of innovative technologies.The planned field trials involve collaboration across multiple industries and sectors. We expect these efforts not only to validate the effectiveness of the technology, but also to contribute to the creation of new next-generation services and business opportunities.”About IIJFounded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at https://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.About 1Finity1Finity, a Fujitsu company, is a global provider of communications networks for our connected world. We uniquely combine technological leadership and expertise in open optical and wireless networking, network automation, and applied AI/ML to design, build, operate, and maintain critical digital communications network infrastructure. Collaborating closely with ecosystem partners, we deliver transformative outcomes for service providers and network operators, and enable them to lower TCO, improve network performance, and increase energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.1Finity.comAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers 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 outmore: https://global.fujitsu/en-globalPress ContactsIIJ Corporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5205-6310 E-Mail: press@iij.ad.jp1Finity Inc.1Finity.press@fujitsu.comFujitsu LimitedInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Osaka, Japan, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (*1) (hereinafter "SESJ") has completed the acquisition of all shares held by NSN CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING JSC (*2) (hereinafter "NSN") in SHARP NSN ENERGY SOLUTION JSC (hereinafter "SNES"), a joint venture established in Vietnam by SESJ and NSN, as of June 30, 2026. As a result, SNES has become a wholly owned subsidiary of SESJ. In addition, SNES changed its company name to SHARP ENERGY SOLUTION VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED (hereinafter "SESV") on May 28.Since its establishment in March 2020, SESV has been engaged in EPC services (*3) —covering engineering, procurement, and construction of solar power plants—as well as O&M services (*4), including operation and maintenance, within Vietnam.Amid continued growth in demand for renewable energy in Vietnam, the full acquisition is expected to accelerate decision-making and enable more integrated business operations. Centered on SESV, expansion into new business areas will be pursued, including rooftop solar power systems for factories and commercial facilities, as well as solar power plants combined with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).Overview of SHARP ENERGY SOLUTION VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED*1 A subsidiary of Sharp Corporation responsible for energy solutions business, including solar power system sales and electrical construction work (Headquarters: Yao City, Osaka; President and Representative Director: Hirozumi Gokaku).*2 A general construction company engaged in electrical and mechanical works, construction and civil engineering, and design consulting (Headquarters: Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam; President: Thach Hoang Ngoc).*3 EPC: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of solar power plants.*4 O&M: Operation and Maintenance of solar power plants.About SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world-first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity" the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work.For more information, please visit: https://global.sharp/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the Sovereign Effects Partners (SEPs), consisting of MBDA UK, MBDA Italia, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signed a collaboration agreement with the intent to support the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).The new collaboration agreement foresees a new operating model whereby the SEPs collaboratively advance a broad spectrum of joint work with the intent to support Edgewing’s delivery of the core GCAP platform, including providing expert advice and engineering services relating to effects optimisation technologies and the digital integration of effector systems. This will be achieved through cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure a best-in-class, next generation air combat capability whilst maintaining sovereign capability.The agreement between the SEPs is a clear indication of a collaborative approach operating as one team to support GCAP, working across country borders to ensure next generation complex effector capability can augment the new GCAP platform. The agreement does not include the joint development of effectors, but instead aligns sovereign approaches to effectors and supports the digital integration of effectors for GCAP.The SEPs are solidifying their partnership and are transitioning from national contracting to a sustained international construct and operating model that will enable them to work effectively together as part of a wider enterprise in this next phase and ensure readiness for future phases of the GCAP programme.All of the companies draw on lessons learned from major international collaborations and their national expertise;Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, as the only fighter aircraft manufacturer in Japan, serves as the prime contractor for the development and production of the F-2 fighter, as well as the production of the F-15 fighter. In addition, the company is responsible for the development and production of guided weapons for various platforms used by the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces. Leveraging the advanced technological capabilities and extensive experience gained through these efforts, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries provides cutting-edge defence systems across a wide range of fields, contributing to national security.MBDA, a world leader in complex weapon systems, has a long history of working collaboratively on major defence programmes. As part of the UK's Team Tempest effort at the start of 2018, and expanding in 2019 as Italy joined the growing programme, the company brings decades of experience in developing and integrating weapon systems for various Combat Air platforms.Mitsubishi Electric is a recognised global leader in defence electronics. The company played a key role in Japan's F-2 programme and has been involved in the development of Japan's F-X next-generation fighter programme. With the UK, Italy and Japan have collaborating on the development of the GCAP fighter aircraft, Mitsubishi Electric is also working with Leonardo and ELT Group on GCAP's integrated sensing and communications.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan, July 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd, Fujitsu Limited and 1Finity Inc., a Fujitsu company and leading provider of global network solutions today announced a two-year strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to further expand the application of All-Photonics Network (APN) [1] and jointly explore future applications of quantum technologies in Taiwan.Chunghwa Telecom and Fujitsu have been conducting APN verification in Taiwan under a strategic partnership from 2024 until 2026. This initiative involved joint studies for the construction of an APN based on the IOWN® concept, leveraging Fujitsu's expertise and technologies cultivated through its initiatives with domestic telecommunications carriers. The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aims to further deepen this collaboration, building upon the achievements of their previous efforts.Overview of the MOU and future plansThrough this MOU, Chunghwa Telecom, Fujitsu and 1Finity will further advance their existing APN initiatives and accelerate their collaboration to rapidly expand next-generation communication infrastructure in Taiwan. The three companies will promote technical verification related to APN utilizing Chunghwa Telecom's submarine cable systems and technical verification for realizing distributed data centers using APN. These efforts aim to address challenges such as the rapid increase in network power consumption and data traffic. Furthermore, the partnership will explore new collaborations for leveraging quantum technologies, including the applicability of security needs for network control in distributed data centers.Hey-Chyi Young, SEVP & CTO, Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., comments:"As Taiwan’s leading telecommunications company, Chunghwa Telecom is pleased to partner with Fujitsu and 1Finity and develop APN to provide smarter, greener and more resilient optical communication infrastructure with deterministic network performance and quantum-safe networking for diverse innovative applications in the AI era, which promote early access of the convenience brought by information and communication services for the society and people in Taiwan."Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited, comments:"We are delighted to sign this MOU with Chunghwa Telecom, aiming for broader collaboration. We are grateful for this opportunity to expand APN in Taiwan and to embark on new cooperation in the field of quantum technology. Fujitsu and Chunghwa Telecom have built a strong partnership in the APN domain over the past few years, and with the addition of 1Finity, established last year, we are confident that our efforts to enhance optical networks in Taiwan will accelerate even further."Masaaki Moribayashi, CEO, 1Finity Inc., comments:"Through this collaboration, 1Finity will contribute to the expansion of next-generation communication infrastructure in Taiwan, leveraging our extensive experience and global achievements in optical transmission. We will promote the construction and expansion of high-capacity, low-latency, and low-power-consumption optical networks connecting distributed data centers. Furthermore, we will continue to advance essential communications infrastructure in Taiwan through these breakthrough technologies."[1] All-Photonics Network (APN) technology: A technology that enables communication using only optical signals without converting them into electrical signals, offering advantages such as significantly higher capacity transmission, lower power consumption, and lower latency compared to conventional communication technologies.About Chunghwa TelecomChunghwa Telecom is Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications services company that provides fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and internet services. The Company also provides information and communication technology services to corporate customers with its big data, information security, cloud computing and IDC capabilities, and is expanding its business into innovative technology services such as IoT, AI, etc. Chunghwa Telecom has been actively and continuously implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives with the goal to achieve sustainability and has won numerous international and domestic awards and recognitions for its ESG commitments and best practices. For more information, please visit our website at cht.com.tw.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers 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.fujitsuAbout 1Finity1Finity, a Fujitsu company, is a global provider of communications networks for our connected world. We uniquely combine technological leadership and expertise in open optical and wireless networking, network automation, and applied AI/ML to design, build, operate, and maintain critical digital communications network infrastructure. Collaborating closely with ecosystem partners, we deliver transformative outcomes for service providers and network operators, and enable them to lower TCO, improve network performance, and increase energy efficiency. For more information, visit 1Finity.comPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedInquiries1Finity Inc.E-mail:1Finity.press@fujitsu.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO // SHAH ALAM, July 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Fiuu, a leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, have entered into a direct acquiring partnership covering Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.From left to right: Daniel Han (Head, Acquiring, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., Malaysia Branch), Kenta Yanase (Country Manager, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Malaysia Branch), Shimpei Yamaguchi (Managing Director, JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.), Eng Sheng Guan (Chief Executive Officer, Fiuu), Jacqueline Lim (Chief Business Development Officer, Fiuu) and Oon Wee Keong (Chief Operating Officer, Fiuu)By enabling direct connectivity between JCB and Fiuu, this milestone supports payment processing across online and offline channels and contributes to a reliable and seamless payment experience for merchants and JCB Cardmembers.Southeast Asia’s digital commerce and payments landscape continues to evolve, with sustained growth across digital transactions and card usage. As consumers increasingly engage in both online and offline commerce across the region, the importance of broad and reliable card acceptance continues to grow. These market trends create further opportunities for JCB and Fiuu to expand JCB acceptance and enhance payment convenience for merchants and cardmembers across the region.“This milestone reflects the next phase of Fiuu’s regional acquiring growth. Businesses expanding across Southeast Asia need payment partners that can combine local market understanding, direct scheme connectivity, and operational depth. Our direct acquiring relationship with JCB strengthens that foundation, allowing us to support merchants with broader acceptance, greater consistency, and the confidence to serve customers across both digital and physical commerce,” said Eng Sheng Guan, CEO of Fiuu.“We are delighted to partner with Fiuu as our Regional Acquirer for Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. As Southeast Asia's payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Fiuu’s regional expertise, fast-growing merchant network, and multi-channel payment capabilities make it an important partner in expanding JCB acceptance across this region. Together, we are committed to making JCB more accessible to merchants and cardmembers while expanding the payment network for JCB Cardmembers,” said Shimpei Yamaguchi, Managing Director of JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Building on the collaboration in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, JCB and Fiuu will continue to explore opportunities to expand JCB acceptance in additional markets across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, while supporting the evolving needs of merchants and enhancing payment convenience for consumers across the region. Together, JCB and Fiuu aim to further strengthen payment acceptance across Southeast Asia and deliver greater value to merchants and JCB Cardmembers.About FiuuEstablished in 2005, Fiuu, formerly known as Razer Merchant Services (RMS), has grown to become one of the largest O2O (offline to online) digital payment networks in emerging markets. Fiuu recorded a Total Payment Volume (TPV) of over US$13 billion for FY2025, solidifying its position as one of the largest payment processors in Southeast Asia.Fiuu, a leading B2B (business-to-business) solution provider, offers comprehensive payment services across Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Hong Kong through its robust payment processing gateway. Integrated with local, regional, and global banks and schemes, it supports over 110 payment methods, enabling seamless online and offline payments for global and regional blue-chip merchants. Fiuu also provides a wide range of value-added services, including bill payments, telco reloads, e-wallet top-up services, and more, catering to diverse business and consumer needs. For more information, please visit our website at fiuu.com.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted for evaluation a marketing authorization application (MAA) for its in-house-discovered and developed orexin receptor antagonist lemborexant (generic name) for the treatment of adult patients with chronic insomnia.Lemborexant is a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) that inhibits orexin neurotransmission regulating sleep and wake states by binding competitively to the two subtypes of orexin receptors (OX1R and OX2R).1 Lemborexant acts on the orexin neurotransmitter system, which regulates wakefulness. Lemborexant is believed to facilitate sleep onset and decrease wakefulness during the night by blocking the orexin receptors.2Chronic insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both despite an adequate opportunity to sleep for at least three months, and which can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating and irritability.3 In Europe, chronic insomnia is reported to affect approximately 4.7–22.1% of adults and is recognized as an important health concern with a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life and daily activities.4 In the current treatment of insomnia in Europe, medications that relatively broadly suppress (sedate) central nervous system activity are widely used. There is an increasing demand for treatment options that take into account their impact on daytime functioning.5 If approved, lemborexant will represent a new treatment option for insomnia patients in Europe.Eisai considers neurology, including sleep disorders, as a therapeutic area of focus. Eisai strives to create innovative products in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs as soon as possible. The Company will further contribute to addressing the diverse needs of and increasing the benefits provided to those living with neurological diseases and their families.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120About lemborexantLemborexant, an orexin receptor antagonist, is Eisai’s in-house discovered and developed small molecule that inhibits orexin neurotransmission by binding competitively to the two subtypes of orexin receptors (orexin receptor 1 and 2).1 Fast on/off receptor kinetics of lemborexant to orexin receptors may influence lemborexant’s potential to facilitate improvements in sleep onset and maintenance with minimal morning residual effects.6 It has been approved for the treatment of insomnia in over 25 countries including Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, and China, among others. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Developing open and sovereign-enabled multi-agent orchestration technology to optimize the overall operations at industrial sites: Enabling autonomous operations by seamlessly connecting and controlling customer facilities, equipment, and systems—including those fromthird-party manufacturers.Connecting Hitachi’s social infrastructure intelligence platform ”IWIM” with NVIDIA Cosmos world foundation model to enable safe and secure control: Leveraging on-site domain knowledge and simulation technologies to validate highly accurate, safe and reliable Physical AI control within digital twin environments. Hitachi also joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to help build open frontier physical AI models.Accelerating real-world implementation through Hitachi’s Physical AI FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) Team: Forming a Physical AI ecosystem together with partners and customers across robotics, mobility, energy, and industrial equipment sectors, while continuously evolving and scaling Hitachi’s “HMAX” through joint validation initiatives.TOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), in collaboration with NVIDIA, will develop multi-agent orchestration technology to accelerate end-to-end autonomous operations within manufacturing and social infrastructure environments. This technology aims to scale and advance "HMAX by Hitachi" ("HMAX"), a suite of solutions, bringing the power of AI to the real world Through this collaboration, together with NVIDIA and customers participating in the ecosystem, Hitachi will create a model for end-to-end operational optimization and autonomy. The outcome will seamlessly integrate and orchestrate diverse facilities, equipment, and systems operating at customer sites—including those from third party vendors—in a vendor-agnostic manner.To achieve both the open interconnection of diverse facilities and multiple Agentic AI while preserving data sovereignty and protecting enterprise information assets, Hitachi will leverage IWIM*1, its social infrastructure intelligence platform model, as a knowledge and reasoning foundation, and integrate it with NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software, including the NVIDIA OpenShell secure runtime, NVIDIA NemoClaw agent blueprint and open source NVIDIA Nemotron models. Through this collaboration, Hitachi and NVIDIA aim to build a "Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform" that enables the safe and secure orchestration of multiple AI agents, even in mission critical environments.Furthermore, they will connect IWIM with NVIDIA Cosmos world foundation models, to ensure that control enabled by this platform can operate safely and autonomously in the physical world and establish a highly accurate, safe, and reliable validation environment based on digital twins.Going forward, Hitachi and NVIDIA will build a global physical AI ecosystem centered on this “Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform” and its digital twin-based validation environment. By inviting participation from a diverse range of customers and partners across the robotics, mobility, energy, and industrial equipment sectors, they will promote the formation of a cross industry ecosystem. Discussions have already begun with several companies, including global leaders in industrial robotics, regarding participation in the ecosystems. To support technology validation and digital transformation in operational environments, Hitachi’s Physical AI FDE Team—combining the advanced digital engineering capabilities of GlobalLogic, Hitachi’s U.S. subsidiary, with Hitachi’s OT (Operational Technology) expertise—will provide hands-on support to drive use case exploration and solution development.Furthermore, the platform established through these technical validations and the solutions created through the support of the Physical AI FDE Team, will be leveraged to continuously enhance HMAX. Through this practical and open co-creation framework, Hitachi, together with its partners, will accelerate the real-world adoption of Physical AI and support digital transformation and sustainable growth across industries.*1 Integrated World Infrastructure Model. An intelligent infrastructure model announced by Hitachi in November 2025. Developed based on the multi-layered OT knowledge accumulated over many years and a deep understanding of physical phenomena, it enables the safe and highly reliable implementation of Physical AI in mission-critical social infrastructure. It provides integrated support for the design, development, and operation of facilities and systems, enabling advanced functionality through appropriate decision-making and control even under complex conditions BackgroundIn recent years, expectations for Physical AI, which combines autonomous decision-making with physical actions in operational environments, have been growing rapidly. However, realizing advanced Physical AI requires seamless interconnection and integrated control of diverse Agentic AI systems, heterogeneous robots, and a wide range of equipment operating within those environments. To interconnect such diverse edge environments, vendor-neutral, globally available open software is essential. In addition, closed LLM environments that ensures overeignty to prevent the exposure of proprietary corporate data assets are also required.Hitachi has been driving AI transformation (AX) while strengthening its collaboration with NVIDIA by participating in the NVIDIA Global System Integrator (GSI) program*2 and, building Hitachi's AI Factory based on NVIDIA's reference architecture*3. Based on this collaborative relationship and past achievements, Hitachi has decided to advance this development, which balances open interconnectivity with sovereignty that protects its own domain knowledge. Moving forward, by utilizing the use cases Hitachi has accumulated as our own "Customer Zero" and the robust AI Factory environment, it will tackle highly effective problem-solving in the Physical AI domain.*2 June 6, 2025 Press Release : Hitachi Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA to Accelerate AI Transformation for Global Customers: Hitachi Global (available in Japanese only)*3 September 26, 2025 Press Release: Hitachi Announces NVIDIA AI Factory to Accelerate Physical AI Innovation :Hitachi GlobalThe Evolution of HMAX Through the Integration of NVIDIA’s Cutting-Edge Technology and the Physical AI FDEPreviously, Hitachi announced HMAX*4 as a suite of AI solutions supporting the AX of customers and enhanced by NVIDIA technology, such as NVIDIA IGX and NVIDIA Holoscan for sensor processing and Metropolis for real-time video intelligence*5. Through this collaborative initiative, HMAX will evolve into a suite of solutions that autonomously and collaboratively control and operate entire operational environments through the "Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform". Bridging this technological evolution to real-world deployment is the fusion of Hitachi’s unique Physical AI FDE capabilities and NVIDIA’s frontier technologies. Physical AI FDE is a specialized team with deep expertise in implementing AI in complex physical environments. Building on GlobalLogic’s proven digital engineering capabilities—spanning from edge devices and hardware layers to the cloud through its “Chip-to-Cloud” approach, which supports the digital transformation of global enterprises—Hitachi will further integrate its decades of domain knowledge and OT expertise in social infrastructure to evolve this capability into a Physical AIFDE framework as One Hitachi. Physical AI FDE Team will embed itself at the forefront of customer sites and utilize the "Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform" built through the development by Hitachi and NVIDIA. Based on this platform, they will design and implement, a tailorable, open hybrid architecture that flexibly combines a sovereign environment protecting the customer's domain knowledge and confidential information, with the frontier AI of partner companies. This will enable the comprehensive integration of everything from legacy equipmentto the latest robots from different manufacturers, achieving optimization and automation across the entire worksite and dramatically enhancing the value delivered by HMAX.*4 September 24, 2024 Press Release: Hitachi Announces “HMAX,” an AI Solution Enhanced by NVIDIA: Hitachi Global*5 January 6, 2026 Press Release: Hitachi Launches Expanded HMAX Solutions Accelerating Social Innovation Globally Across IndustriesDetails on Technical ValidationHitachi is currently working with NVIDIA to build and conduct technical verification of the “MultiAgent Orchestration Platform,”, which serves as the core foundation for AI implementation in social infrastructure. In this validation, Hitachi will combine its expertise in on-site operations and real-world safety requirements with NVIDIA’s agent control and high-speed edge inference technologies to advance the following three verification initiatives:(1) Integrating knowledge regarding the design, development, and operation of social infrastructure with advanced world models.Hitachi will connect IWIM, which consolidates Hitachi’s domain knowledge, with NVIDIA Cosmos world foundation models, to simulate physical constraints in operational environment and mission-critical safety rules in advance. As a part of the Cosmos Coalition, this verification process will suppress malfunctions caused by AI-specific hallucinations, and determine and issue safe and reliable task objectives in operational environments based on a deep understanding of physical phenomena and operational rules/knowhow.(2) Validation of a supervisory agent to enhance confidentiality and system scalability.Hitachi will verify an open and secure multi-agent environment by utilizing NVIDIA NemoClaw. By using the industry-standard open protocols supported by NemoClaw, Hitachi will facilitate autonomous inter-agent communication and task delegation between the supervisory agent functioning as an orchestrator and the various equipment at the industrial sites will be facilitated. Furthermore, running agents in a secure environment provided by the NVIDIA OpenShell sandbox and gateway functions will avoid the leakage of confidential information and unauthorized external access.(3) Demonstration of real-time monitoring of operational environments and equipment conditions and coordinated control.By utilizing NVIDIA Nemotron, multimodal open source models, Hitachi will monitor and analyze the latest conditions of constantly changing operational environments and equipment in real time at the edge. This outcome will be achieved by cross-referencing Hitachi's expertise in operational environments, Hitachi will conduct verification to advance optimal control according to the situation for diverse facilities and equipment with different control laws and mechanisms, such as control valves, quadruped robots, and compact camera robots."The true potential of Physical AI lies in enabling end-to-end autonomous and optimized operations through the integrated orchestration of diverse AI agents and systems. Achieving this requires an open, secure, and sovereign-enabled platform, as well as co-creation across organizational and industry boundaries," said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO of Hitachi,Ltd. "By combining NVIDIA’s advanced AI capabilities with Hitachi’s expertise in IT, OT, and products, we are confident that this collaboration will realize integrated autonomous operations and significantly accelerate the adoption of Physical AI in society. Through the creation of an AI ecosystem, Hitachi will further accelerate co-creation with partners and customers, help driveAX and sustainable growth across industries, and continue to scale HMAX as we advance toward our Lumada 80-20 target outlined in our management plan."“Autonomous operations depend on factories, energy systems and social infrastructure connecting sensors, robots and AI agents into systems that can understand, simulate and act asone,” said Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge AI at NVIDIA. “By combining Hitachi’s operational technology and domain expertise with NVIDIA accelerated computing, simulation, world models and agentic AI technologies, Hitachi is evolving HMAX into a platform that helps customers validate and scale safer, more intelligent operations across industries.”Related LinksHMAX: Hitachi GlobalTrademark NotesAll trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.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 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. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that OneStream Co., Ltd. (OneStream), the first company to be spun off from Toyota's new-business-creation framework, "BE creation"*1, has received capital investment from three companies. Under this joint investment structure, OneStream will advance efforts to improve efficiencies in port and container logistics in Japan.OneStream was established in April 2026 and succeeded Toyota's logistics optimization business in June 2026, including development, operation, and related services. Through the participation of Kamigumi Co., Ltd., Fuku Trans Corporation, and NE Investment Co., Ltd.*2, OneStream will move forward with this business while leveraging the expertise of companies involved in port and container logistics.The One Stream service enables logistics operators to share information throughout the process―from cargo preparation, transportation, and container loading. By combining operational improvement with digital technologies, the initiative focuses not simply on system implementation, but on generating business results.By connecting information that is usually fragmented across telephone calls, emails, documents, and independent systems, the One Stream service improves visibility into warehouse work planning, truck dispatching and waiting times, and port reception and reservation processes. This helps shippers, warehouse operators, transportation companies, and port-related stakeholders conduct more efficient operations.OneStream will initially focus on improving information sharing and operational efficiencies in port and container logistics in collaboration with shippers, warehouse operators, transportation companies, and port-related stakeholders. Looking ahead, the company aims to help solve challenges across broader areas of logistics by leveraging the knowledge and capabilities gained through these efforts.As part of its transformation into a mobility company, Toyota positions new business creation as a key management priority. Toyota's BE creation framework is based on employee's aspirations to contribute to society and take on new challenges through technology. It seeks to address customer needs and on-site challenges while verifying business hypotheses and pursuing commercialization.Japan's logistics industry faces a number of structural challenges, including driver shortages, truck waiting times, empty return trips, operational burdens at ports and warehouses, and fragmented information across companies and processes. These challenges cannot be solved by the efforts of individual companies alone and require collaboration across industries.The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has identified enhancing competitiveness across the entire supply chain as one of its "New Seven Challenges" and is promoting initiatives aimed at strengthening logistics through collaborative transportation, data sharing, and real-time rerouting and resource allocation.Logistics serves as critical social infrastructure supporting both industry and everyday life. Toyota will continue its efforts to build partnerships with a broader range of stakeholders through the growth and development of OneStream's business.Company OverviewNameOneStream Co., Ltd.HeadquartersNagoya Fushimi K Frontier 9F, 2-15-22 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JapanRepresentativeSatoshi Adachi, president and representative directorEstablishmentApril 2026OperationsDevelopment and operation of solutions that connect logistics information across shippers, warehouse operators, transportation companies, and port-related stakeholders to improve efficiency in cargo preparation, truck transportation, and port reception and reservation processes*1Standing for "breakthrough" and "establishment"*2Subsidiary of Nihon Enterprise Co., Ltd.Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced deployment and strategic advancements in infrastructure technologies to meet the growing demands of high-performance computing environments, such as AI Factory.As AI Factory deployments accelerate, infrastructure requirements are rapidly expanding beyond conventional data centers toward industrial-scale environments. Leveraging its expertise in power systems, cooling technologies, and industrial engineering, MHI is advancing an integrated AI infrastructure portfolio that combines advanced cooling, modular systems, and power technologies to support this transition.To address increasing power and cooling challenges for scaling of AI-ready data center infrastructure, MHI has shipped its 10MW-class centrifugal chiller test unit to the United States, supporting next-generation high-density AI workloads with arrival scheduled at the Port of Brunswick, Georgia around July.The shipment marks an important commercialization milestone in MHI's integrated AI infrastructure strategy. As part of this strategy, MHI is advancing its Modular Chiller Plant (MCP), a pre-engineered cooling system that integrates MHI's centrifugal chiller as its core cooling component together with pumps, heat exchangers, and controls into a modular architecture. The MCP is designed to support NVIDIA DSX™-aligned cooling architectures and scalable liquid-cooled AI deployments while simplifying deployment and enabling scalable expansion.MHI's MCP architecture enables effective utilization of free-cooling operation modes and improved Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), while its closed-loop configuration addresses growing concerns around water scarcity and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) in large-scale data centers. MCP is currently undergoing U.S. safety and regulatory certification, including UL certification, with shipment of the centrifugal chiller contributing to certification readiness ahead of commercial deployment. Designed to reduce onsite integration requirements and support future growth, MCP helps hyperscale, colocation, and AI infrastructure operators efficiently manage cooling as computing densities continue to increase.Delivering AI factories at scale requires close collaboration across compute, power, and cooling. NVIDIA DSX is NVIDIA's AI factory-scale platform, unifying design, simulation, operations, and ecosystem technologies. Supporting this strategy, MHI participates in the NVIDIA Partner Network as a Power & Cooling Partner and works with NVIDIA and ecosystem partners to advance integrated power and cooling technologies for NVIDIA DSX.MHI's expertise in energy, engineering, and industrial infrastructure systems underpins these solutions. The centrifugal chiller is based on proven technology with a strong track record in mission-critical applications, while MHI's advanced power initiatives, including 800VDC, are built on decades of experience in large-scale power infrastructure and transportation systems, and are developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners."AI growth is driving a step-change in infrastructure scale and complexity," said Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Center & Energy Management, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. "By combining advanced cooling technologies, modular design, and industrial engineering expertise with NVIDIA AI infrastructure, MHI is helping enable the scalable, reliable, and energy-efficient AI infrastructure.""AI factories require compute, power, and cooling to be designed as one system. NVIDIA DSX provides the platform for that system-level approach. MHI's work in large-scale cooling and 800 VDC power infrastructure can help ecosystem partners build more scalable and energy-efficient AI factories," said Vladimir Troy, Vice President of AI infrastructure at NVIDIA.Looking ahead, MHI continues to expand its integrated AI infrastructure portfolio through technology investments that support the evolving requirements of AI Factory and high-density computing environments.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Noetra Corp., along with its core member companies and investors—Sony Group Corporation, SoftBank Corp., NEC Corporation, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.—launched full-scale R&D for a Japan-developed multimodal foundation model that will serve as the foundation for AI-enabled robots and physical AI, in collaboration with a broad range of partners engaged in the development and application of sovereign AI in Japan.Noetra has received investments from a total of 44 companies and organizations, including enterprises engaged in the development of sovereign AI and companies across a wide range of industries, led by the manufacturing sector, that are promoting AI adoption, all of which share Noetra's vision and business strategy. For the development of its homegrown multimodal foundation model, Noetra established a research and development organization centered on engineers seconded from its core member companies and investors, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Preferred Networks, Inc., and other participating organizations. By leveraging the technologies and expertise these organizations have cultivated through AI model development, Noetra will accelerate its R&D initiatives.Noetra will begin developing its homegrown multimodal foundation model by leveraging AI computing infrastructure operated by Japan-based providers. To accelerate development of the model, in collaboration with NVIDIA, Noetra also plans to build AI computing infrastructure equipped with approximately 27,500 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs, NVIDIA's latest graphics processing units (GPUs) optimized for agentic AI workloads centered on large-scale foundation models. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2027, with operations expected to begin in June 2028.Starting in phases from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (fiscal 2026), Noetra aims to build a reasoning foundation model that will serve as the core of AI agents and natural language processing, equipped with foundational capabilities such as advanced Japanese language understanding, logical reasoning, and instruction following. By fiscal 2028, Noetra plans to develop an omni-modal foundation model capable of seamlessly processing text, images, video and audio, with the goal of realizing AI that can understand and leverage diverse data across modalities. Looking ahead to fiscal 2030, Noetra will pursue the realization of “Real-world Native AI” capable of understanding physical properties such as spatial awareness and designed for deployment in real-world environments. The models developed by Noetra will be made available externally and released in stages, factoring in R&D progress as well as real-world implementation.Hironobu Tamba, President and CEO, Noetra Corp., commented as follows:“For Japan to become a global leader in physical AI, it is essential to develop multimodal foundation models that will strengthen the nation's industrial competitiveness while helping address societal challenges and creating new value. Working together with our partners, Noetra will build these multimodal foundation models while striving to realize trusted AI infrastructure that supports the transformation of Japan's industries and society.”Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation, commented as follows:“The development of a multimodal foundation model in Japan is an important initiative that will strengthen Japan’s capabilities in the field of physical AI and accelerate its real-world deployment. We consider it highly meaningful for Sony to participate in this initiative as one of its core member companies. Going forward, we intend to leverage the knowledge and insights gained through the joint development of this foundation model not only in the area of entertainment, but also in semiconductors, which play a critical role in physical AI. By collaborating with a diverse range of partners, we aim to contribute to the creation of new value.”Junichi Miyakawa, President & CEO, SoftBank Corp., commented as follows:“In a society that coexists with AI, the data held by Japan's industries and businesses will be a key source of competitive strength. Creating an environment in which that data can be securely utilized within Japan is essential to strengthening the country's industrial competitiveness. We expect Noetra to play a central role in building that environment. As a core member, we will support Noetra's efforts by providing AI infrastructure and other resources, while working closely with Noetra and our fellow partners to drive the growth of Japan's industries and foster innovation.”Takayuki Morita, President and CEO, NEC Corporation, commented as follows:“NEC is one of the few companies in Japan capable of providing end-to-end AI development—from building foundation models entirely from scratch to system implementation and operation. Leveraging our expertise and technologies, NEC will contribute to the development of Noetra's domestically produced multimodal foundation models. Building upon this foundation, we will accelerate the development and real-world deployment of specialized AI models that power advanced services, including those for physical AI. As AI is increasingly utilized across every facet of society, developing unique Japanese models and expanding options through collaboration among various companies is critical, particularly from the perspective of economic security. By turning Japan's renowned know-how and high-quality physical data into value, NEC is helping to strengthen Japan's competitiveness in the AI-driven industrial revolution.”Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., commented as follows:“Since its founding, Honda has embraced the philosophy of 'Technology for People,' continually taking on new challenges to expand the possibilities of people's lives and mobility. We also believe AI is a technology that can help address challenges people and society are facing. Realizing AI’s potential requires collaboration with a diverse range of companies and research institutions. By leveraging the technologies and expertise we have cultivated through decades of manufacturing, we aim to accelerate the real-world deployment of technologies born from our collaboration through Noetra and contribute to solving societal challenges and creating new value in fields, including mobility and robotics.”Major participating companies (in alphabetical order)Asahi Kasei CorporationDAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITEDDAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.DMG MORI CO., LTD.FANUC CORPORATIONFujitsu LimitedHitachi, Ltd.Honda Motor Co., Ltd.JERA Co., Inc.JFE Steel CorporationKAJIMA CORPORATIONKawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.KDDI Research, Inc.Kobe Steel, Ltd.Matsuo Institute, Inc.Mitsubishi Electric CorporationMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, LimitedMizuho Bank, Ltd.MUFG Bank, Ltd.Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.NEC CorporationNIPPON STEEL CORPORATIONNippon Life Insurance CompanyOkuma CorporationOki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.OMRON CorporationPreferred Networks, Inc.Rakuten Group, Inc.Sakana AI K.K.SG HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Sharp CorporationShimadzu CorporationSoftBank Corp.Sony Group CorporationSumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationSUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYTokyo Electron LimitedTOPPAN Holdings Inc.Toshiba CorporationYASKAWA Electric CorporationYamazaki Mazak Corporation* Product and service names in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.About NECThe 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. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Xforce HEVTOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced today the start of sales for the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model of its Xforce compact SUV in Indonesia. The model marks Mitsubishi Motors' first HEV introduced to the Indonesian market as well as its first HEV to be manufactured in Indonesia. Production will be handled locally at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia, the company's production hub in the country.The Xforce* is a five-passenger compact SUV developed under the concept "Best-suited buddy for an exciting life." Following its launch in Indonesia in November 2023, the model has expanded to ASEAN markets such as Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, becoming one of Mitsubishi Motors' key global strategic models, with sales growing across regions. Well received for its stylish yet robust authentic SUV design, it offers a spacious and comfortable cabin for five passengers despite its maneuverable compact body size.The Xforce HEV adopts an HEV system derived from Mitsubishi Motors' renowned plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) technology, further enhancing the model's appeal through higher fuel efficiency, eco-friendliness, and powerful acceleration. Based on a front-wheel-drive system, Mitsubishi Motors' distinctive all-wheel control technologies, including Active Yaw Control (AYC), enable safe and secure driving with confidence and control. Moreover, drivers can select EV modes according to their driving needs, allowing for quiet operation when preferred."Despite its hybrid-electric powertrain, the Xforce HEV enables EV driving powered primarily by the motor, combining eco-friendliness with the powerful and smooth driving experience unique to electrified vehicles," said Keisuke Kishiura, president & COO of Mitsubishi Motors. "Together with Mitsubishi Motors' distinctive range of drive modes, this model will offer safe, secure, and comfortable mobility across a wide variety of weather and road conditions, making daily drives more enjoyable."* Sold as the Outlander Sport in some markets Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has begun exploring business opportunities in the field of physical AI with leading robotics companies FANUC CORPORATION, YASKAWA Electric Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This initiative aims to promote the development of a collaborative control platform that ensures sovereignty by bridging the digital and physical worlds and integrating NVIDIA’s open physical AI technologies. By accelerating the societal implementation of physical AI across various industrial sectors—including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare— Fujitsu seeks to realize a society where humans and robots coexist and collaborate, and strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness.BackgroundIn recent years, various industrial sectors—particularly manufacturing—have faced growing challenges such as labor shortages due to Japan’s declining birthrate and aging population, a decline in the number of skilled technicians, and intensifying global competition. To resolve these challenges and achieve sustainable growth, the promotion of digital transformation (DX) is essential. In particular, expectations are rising for physical AI, where AI recognizes and analyzes real-world information and executes it as physical actions.Physical AI enables the automation of tasks, improved productivity, stable quality, and the creation of new services by allowing robots and various pieces of equipment to assess situations and autonomously determine and execute optimal actions. However, realizing this requires advanced robot control technology and an AI infrastructure that leverages high-quality on-site data, as well as a collaborative control platform that integrates these elements to bridge the digital and physical worlds. Yet, there are limits to what a single company can achieve in terms of development and widespread adoption.Given this situation, as a technology company, Fujitsu will promote the societal implementation of physical AI through collaboration with leading robotics companies—FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries—while simultaneously working to standardize and open up the collaborative control platform.Overview1. Social implementation utilizing physical AIThese explorations will cover the social implementation of physical AI in the following industrial sectors with plans to expand into other sectors in the future in place.- Factory solutions: By optimizing the planning of overall factory production activities—taking into account factors affecting production fluctuations and on-site conditions—and enabling autonomous on-site adaptation, Fujitsu will help the manufacturing industry achieve further productivity gains and flexibility.- Solutions for retail and logistics: By automating material handling operations based on logistics plans that incorporate real-time sales and inventory data, Fujitsu will achieve labor-saving and automation in logistics.- Healthcare solutions: Based on optimized plans triggered by instructions from hospital operational systems, robots autonomously execute tasks to automate the in-hospital transport of pharmaceuticals and specimens, as well as outpatient reception and guidance services.2. Promoting the standardization and openness of a sovereign collaborative control infrastructure by bridging the digital and physical worldsFujitsu will develop software platforms and hardware interfaces that serve as a common foundation for physical AI by first gaining a deep understanding the cutting-edge technologies—such as AI, robotics, control systems, simulation, and data analysis—held by each company. These technologies will facilitate collaboration among various robots and equipment, and help to realize more advanced autonomous control systems. At the same time, as the scope of robot applications expands and collaboration with other equipment increases, risks such as cyberattacks, system-wide downtime or malfunctions, and leaks of confidential information also rise. Therefore, Fujitsu will develop a sovereign collaborative control infrastructure which will be provided as an open platform for participating companies and research institutions, thereby promoting the implementation of physical AI across the entire industry.Collaboration with NVIDIAThrough this initiative, Fujitsu will lead business discussions with the companies and leverage the AI, world model, simulation, and robotics technologies underpinning NVIDIA’s physical AI platform. By doing so, it will further enhance the sovereign collaborative control platform and accelerate the social implementation of physical AI in industrial domains.- Fujitsu will leverage the NVIDIA Cosmos global foundation model in its socio-physical simulations to enhance its ability to understand and predict events in real-world environments. Furthermore, it will accelerate the development and real-world implementation of physical AI solutions across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. - Fujitsu will leverage libraries such as NVIDIA Omniverse, the NVIDIA Isaac open platform, and the Newton physics engine to streamline Sim2Real as well as robot learning, verification, and optimization.Future PlansStarting with business discussions with these companies, Fujitsu will formulate a roadmap for concrete technology development and business expansion. As the robotics market expands, Fujitsu is confident that establishing a framework to provide an AI infrastructure—leveraging Japan’s world-class robot control technology and high-quality on-site data—will be a crucial step toward Japan leading the global robotics market. Through the societal implementation of physical AI, Fujitsu will contribute to the realization of a safe and prosperous society where humans and robots coexist and collaborate, as well as to the strengthening of Japan’s industrial competitiveness.Executive CommentsKenji Yamaguchi, Representative Director, President and CEO, FANUC CORPORATION comments:"This collaboration marks an important step toward significantly advancing and accelerating the real-world deployment of Physical AI powered by robotics. We have already begun practical utilization of Physical AI systems based on open platforms. Our key objective is to bring unprecedented “AI systems that are flexible and that can be utilized by users of all skill levels” to the shop floor in a timely manner. By combining your company's autonomous AI platform ― which integrates Fujitsu’s Takane LLM and NVIDIA technologies ― with FANUC robots featuring advanced AI capabilities and support for open platforms such as ROS 2 and Python, we aim to address critical challenges such as labor shortages. Through this collaboration and by leveraging the AI technologies of NVIDIA, a strategic partner of both companies, we will strive to create a society in which people and robots coexist and collaborate seamlessly, strengthen industrial competitiveness, create new value, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society."Masahiro Ogawa, Vice Chairman, Executive Officer, YASKAWA Electric Corporation comments:"It has been about 10 years since Yaskawa Electric proposed the solution concept “i3-Mechatronics” in 2017, aimed at realizing a new industrial automation revolution based on the fusion of mechatronics and data utilization. During this time, technologies such as AI and GPUs have evolved significantly, and the expansion of automation through data utilization—a goal we have championed—continues to advance.Our company rapidly brought the MOTOMAN NEXT—an autonomous AI robot equipped with NVIDIA GPUs as standard—to market. Furthermore, by advancing ROS 2 compatibility and leveraging robots as open platforms, we are working to implement physical AI in society, as outlined in our mid-term management plan. We believe that strengthening our relationships with various partners is essential to realizing this vision and further expanding the scope of automation. We have high hopes that this initiative will enable us to accelerate the societal implementation of physical AI together with all of you."Yasuhiko Hashimoto, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. comments:"We have high expectations that this collaboration will generate significant synergies between our companies and accelerate the social implementation of Physical AI. Today, the healthcare and nursing care sectors face serious challenges, including ageing populations and labor shortages. Addressing these issues through the creation of new solutions leveraging robotics and AI is an urgent priority.Kawasaki Heavy Industries possesses robotics technologies that are widely utilized across a broad range of industries, as well as extensive operational data and expertise accumulated over many years. By combining these strengths with Fujitsu’s advanced IT capabilities and digital platforms, we are confident that we can realize a hospital one-stop solution that safely and efficiently connects every stage of the patient journey—from hospital admission and consultation to treatment, surgery, and post-operative care—thereby helping to address critical healthcare challenges.Through this partnership with Fujitsu, we aim not only to advance technology development but also to co-create solutions that take root in real-world settings and contribute to improving the quality of healthcare. Together, we will deliver new value to the global healthcare and nursing care sectors."Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA comments:"Physical AI is the next industrial revolution — and it will be made in Japan. Fujitsu, FANUC, YASKAWA and Kawasaki are the companies that taught the world how to manufacture. Together with NVIDIA's full-stack physical AI platform, they will teach the world's machines to think, move and work alongside people — across factories, hospitals and cities. Japan invented modern industry. With AI, Japan will define its next era."Takahito Tokita, Representative Director, CEO of Fujitsu Limited comments:"We are happy to begin exploring business opportunities together with leading robotics companies FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries—companies that are leading the global robotics industry. By bringing together the world-class robot control technologies developed by these companies with Fujitsu’s digital technologies and highly reliable computing capabilities, we aim to create a new social infrastructure in which people and robots work collaboratively across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.In addition, by leveraging NVIDIA’s advanced Physical AI technologies, we will synthesize a collaborative control platform that seamlessly connects business applications with robotic control technologies and expand its deployment globally. Through the vertical integration of robots and business applications, we can increase the autonomy of robotic decision-making and movement, enabling dramatic productivity improvements across a variety of operational environments.Building on the launch of this initiative, we will accelerate the social implementation of Physical AI, contributing to the realization of a safe and sustainable society while strengthening industrial competitiveness."Press Conference MaterialsHeld on July 16, 2026Announcement regarding the start of exploring physical AI development and implementation across industries. About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers 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.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO // Makati City, Philippines, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan and the Philippines established diplomatic relations in 1956, laying the foundation for decades of friendship, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange. Seventy years later, 2026 marks the Philippines–Japan Friendship Year, celebrating a partnership that continues to create meaningful opportunities for both nations.Against the backdrop of this enduring relationship, JCB—the only international payment brand based in Japan—entered the Philippine market in 1996 with a vision to bring Japanese excellence in payments closer to Filipino consumers. Over the past three decades, JCB has grown alongside Filipino cardholders by delivering seamless payment experiences and creating more opportunities for them to experience Japan through travel benefits, merchant partnerships, and collaborations with Japanese brands in both countries.As JCB celebrates its 30th anniversary in the Philippines, the company is proud to join the commemoration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, reaffirming its role as a bridge between the two nations. Through trusted partnerships and carefully curated experiences inspired by Japanese culture, JCB continues to bring Japan closer to Filipino consumers while strengthening the enduring connection between the two countries.To mark these shared milestones, JCB is launching a year-long celebration showcasing the connections it has fostered over the past three decades—from immersive cultural experiences and merchant collaborations to anniversary events and exclusive promotions inspired by the best of Japan.JCB will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special event at the SM Mega Fashion Hall from September 25 to 27, 2026. More than a celebration of a company milestone, the event will also honor 70 years of friendship between Japan and the Philippines, showcasing how JCB has contributed to strengthening ties between the two nations through cultural exchange, trusted partnerships, and shared experiences. The event will bring together JCB Cardholders, banking partners, merchants, and guests for a vibrant showcase of Japanese culture and meaningful collaborations, underscoring JCB’s commitment to creating experiences that go beyond payments.To further commemorate these milestones, JCB is introducing a series of anniversary-themed promotions inspired by Japan and its longstanding friendship with the Philippines. These limited-time offers invite JCB Cardholders to experience Japanese culture and lifestyles through exclusive collaborations with participating partners.Japan visa application for PHP 30 (July 1 to 31, 2026)USD 30 off Japan Airlines (JAL) flights (Booking period: July 15 to 31, 2026; travel period: July 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027)Ramen for PHP 30 at Ramen Kuroda (Every Tuesday from July 14 to September 29, 2026)30% off at Mitsukoshi Fresh and Beauty (July 16 to August 16, 2026)For JCB Philippines Country Manager Wataru Tamura, JCB's 30th anniversary represents far more than a corporate milestone.“For us, this milestone is a celebration of the lasting relationships, shared experiences, and cultural connections JCB has built with Filipino cardholders over the past three decades,” said Tamura. “JCB remains committed to serving as a bridge between the two nations by creating meaningful partnerships and introducing more Filipino people to Japanese culture. Through these exclusive promotions and collaborations, we hope to bring people closer to the richness of Japanese culture and the warmth of Filipino hospitality, while creating memorable experiences that inspire future journeys together.”Thirty years after establishing its presence in the Philippines, JCB continues to evolve in step with the changing lifestyles of Filipino consumers while staying true to the Japanese values of innovation, trust, and hospitality.For more information on JCB’s 30th anniversary promotions, offers from participating merchants, and the full promotional mechanics, visit the JCB Philippines website or follow JCB Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. To enjoy these exclusive benefits, apply for a JCB Card today. Terms and conditions apply. Promotional periods, eligibility requirements, and redemption mechanics may vary per offer.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, July 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 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, today announced that "TANAKA H2 Nexus", one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, began operation on July 8, 2026, at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The facility demonstrates TANAKA's commitment to support the transition to a hydrogen society not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies, but also as a user of hydrogen energy. It serves as an operational platform for hydrogen utilization, enabling the company to gain practical operational expertise that will support future technology development and business initiatives. A ceremony commemorating the commencement of operations was also held on July 8, 2026.The facility also demonstrates TANAKA's commitment not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies but also as a user of hydrogen energy. Through the practical operation of the fuel cell power plant, TANAKA will accumulate knowledge and operational expertise related to hydrogen utilization and apply these insights to future technology development and business expansion, while supporting the broader adoption of hydrogen energy.TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant: Fuel Cell Power Generation Facility "TANAKA H2 Nexus"Background and Purpose of the Facility InstallationSince the 1980s, TANAKA has conducted research and development in the fields of fuel cells and hydrogen-related technologies based on its precious metal processing technologies. Currently, it has a world-leading supply record for precious metal catalysts for fuel cells. The company also develops and manufactures a broad range of technologies supporting the realization of a hydrogen society, including water electrolysis catalysts, gas reforming catalysts, precious metal-plated electrodes, and hydrogen permeable membranes.The installation of this facility is intended to further advance TANAKA's fuel cell technologies developed over decades, while leveraging the insights gained through the practical use of hydrogen energy and business growth, thereby contributing to the realization of a hydrogen society.In recent years, the use of hydrogen energy has expanded worldwide as the global transition toward decarbonization continues to accelerate. In the manufacturing sector as well, expectations for hydrogen are growing as a means to achieve both lower CO2 emissions and a stable energy supply.Powered by pure hydrogen, the facility is capable of supplying approximately 34% of the electricity consumed by TANAKA's nearby Shonan Plant when operating at maximum capacity, according to TANAKA's estimates. The facility marks an important step toward TANAKA's long-term goal of reducing CO2 emissions while ensuring a stable energy supply through the practical use of hydrogen-powered electricity generation.About the Ceremony Marking the Start of OperationsAt the ceremony marking the start of operations, TANAKA presented an overview of the facility, the background behind the project, and its hydrogen business initiatives.Representatives from the City of Hiratsuka, the City of Kawasaki, and Kanagawa Prefecture, who supported the project, attended the ceremony and delivered congratulatory remarks.In addition, Toshiba Corporation, which supplied the fuel cell power generation system, gave a presentation on the installed equipment, while FC-Cubic provided an overview of trends in the hydrogen industry. Representatives involved in the construction of the facility and the procurement of hydrogen also attended, highlighting the significance of the project and TANAKA's ongoing commitment to advancing the realization of a hydrogen society.At the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd., delivered the remarks expressing his appreciation, stating:"Today, I am very pleased that one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities has begun operation here in Shonan. The commencement of operations of this facility marks a new step forward—not only in developing and providing technologies that support the hydrogen society, but also in demonstrating their value through real-world application and sharing that value with society. We will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our precious metal technologies and hydrogen energy, while continuing to take the challenge of creating a better future for the next generation."In his presentation, Tomoyuki Tada, COO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd., stated:"Until now, TANAKA has contributed to the advancement of hydrogen technologies by developing precious metal-based materials. With the commencement of operations of this facility, we are now beginning to operate as a user of hydrogen energy ourselves. This will enable us to identify operational challenges under real-world operating conditions and share our findings. Going forward, we will further strengthen collaboration with our partner companies and work with stakeholders across the hydrogen industry to address these challenges, thereby helping realize a hydrogen society."TANAKA will continue to leverage the expertise built over decades of research and development in hydrogen-related technologies to help realize a hydrogen society while advancing decarbonization.Photograph of the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on the day of the Commemorative Event Equipment OverviewItemDescriptionFacility NameFuel Cell Power Generation Facility "TANAKA H2 Nexus"LocationTANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant (Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)Commencement of OperationJuly 8, 2026Installed EquipmentToshiba's “H2Rex™” Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell System (500 kW; five interconnected 100 kW units)Equipment Features• Overall efficiency of 95%• Design durability of approximately 80,000 operating hours• Heavy-duty salt-resistant specification suitable for installation in coastal environments such as port areas• Independent operation capability that enables operation during power outages (blackouts)• Optimized Energy Management System (EMS) providing load-following response speeds five times faster than conventional systems.SpecificationsRated output: 500 kW, Three-phase, three-wire AC 210/220 VOverall efficiency: 95% (Lower Heating Value (LHV) basis)Dimensions: W2.8 × D2.0 × H1.9 m (per unit) Photograph: Toshiba's "H2Rex™" Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell SystemAbout TANAKASince 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 Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/2026716.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced today that results from the real-world Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer's Disease (LEADER) Study show that nearly 83% of early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients enrolled in the study remained stable (75.9%) or improved (6.6%) while receiving LEQEMBI® therapy over an average of 17 months. The results were consistent across sex, race, ethnicity and APOE genotype. The data was presented during the “Developing Topics Session #3-33-DEV-A: Lecanemab Three Years Post-Approval: A Comprehensive Multicenter, Real-World, Retrospective Study (LEADER) in Diverse US Clinical Settings” at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2026 in London and online.AD is a chronic, progressive disease that requires ongoing treatment. LEQEMBI targets the underlying pathology of the disease and works in two ways throughout treatment - by removing insoluble (plaque) and soluble amyloid beta (protofibrils), helping to slow cognitive decline and loss of daily functioning. Data show continued treatment with LEQEMBI may be able to help keep patients in early AD for longer. Early AD includes mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD and mild AD dementia.LEADER Study DesignThe three-year LEADER Study is a multicenter, retrospective real-world study designed to examine LEQEMBI utilization, treatment persistence, transition to maintenance therapy, safety, cognitive and functional assessments, and healthcare professional (HCP) implementation learnings in diverse U.S. clinical settings for patients with early Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study integrated deidentified chart and electronic medical record (EMR) data from 13 U.S. sites, HCP surveys and HCP interviews. This interim analysis included 432 patients with early AD who received at least seven LEQEMBI infusions as of May 2026.Patient Characteristics at Baseline* Mean age: 74 years* Female Patients: 55.8%Disease Stage at Baseline* Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD: 63.9%* Mild AD dementia: 36.1%.Treatment* The mean duration of LEQEMBI treatment was 520 days.• The mean number of LEQEMBI doses was 26.* Change in disease stage was defined as: - Stable - Patient remaining in the same disease stage (MCI due to AD or mild AD dementia)from baseline throughout the course of LEQEMBI treatment.- Improvement - Patient transitioning from mild AD dementia at baseline to MCI due to AD overthe course of LEQEMBI treatment.- Progression - Patient advancing from MCI at baseline to mild/moderate AD dementia or from mild AD dementia at baseline to moderate AD dementia throughout the course of LEQEMBI treatment. LEADER Study Key FindingsReal-World Evidence Shows Long-Term Benefit with Continuous LEQEMBI Treatment Across Sex,Race, Ethnicity and APOE GenotypeOverall Study Population Findings* Of the 432 participants enrolled in the LEADER study, disease stage could be evaluated in 427. Among these patients with early Alzheimer's disease, 82.5% remained stable or improved while receiving LEQEMBI, with consistent results across sex, race, ethnicity, and APOE genotypegroups.* 75.9% remained stable compared with baseline, meaning they remained in the same disease stagethroughout treatment.* 6.6% improved from baseline, moving from mild AD dementia to MCI due to AD.* Nearly 87% of patients chose to remain on LEQEMBI treatment.* In analyses by APOE ε4 status, clinician-evaluated stable or improved disease stage was observed in: - 81.7% of APOE ε4 heterozygotes (stable: 73.8.%; improved: 7.9%) - 81.0% of APOE ε4 homozygotes (stable: 75.9%; improved: 5.2%). Maintenance Dosing Population Findings• Of the 432 participants in the LEADER study, 155 transitioned to once-every-four-weeks intravenous(IV) maintenance treatment, and 14 transitioned to once-weekly subcutaneous (SC) maintenance treatment.• Among the 155 participants who transitioned to IV maintenance therapy, nearly 81% remained stable(72.3%) or improved (8.4%).• Of the 14 patients who transitioned to SC maintenance treatment, 12 (85.7%) maintained their disease stage.Real-World Safety Consistent with U.S. FDA-Approved LabelOverall safety observations in this real-world study were consistent with the U.S. FDA-approved label.• ARIA (amyloid-related imaging abnormalities)* was observed in 12.3% of patients overall; ARIA-E was observed in 6.3% and ARIA-H in 7.9% and isolated ARIA-H in 6.0%. Most ARIA cases were asymptomatic and mild in radiographic severity.• No new ARIA-E events, macrohemorrhages or intracerebral hemorrhages greater than 1 cm were reported during once-every-four-weeks IV maintenance therapy.APOE ε4 status safety observations were consistent with the overall cohort and the U.S. FDA-approved label.• ARIA-E was observed in 5.3% of APOE ε4 noncarriers, 6.1% of APOE ε4 heterozygotes and 10.3%of APOE ε4 homozygotes.• ARIA-H was observed in 12.1%, 4.8% and 12.1%, respectively. • In APOE ε4 homozygotes, no severe ARIA was reported, and all graded ARIA cases were mild to moderate in radiographic severity. Antithrombotic therapy, including anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications, was used by 106 patients, representing 24.5% of the study population.• Of these, 11 patients were receiving an anticoagulant, either alone or with an antiplatelet medication, and 95 patients were receiving antiplatelet therapy only.• Among patients receiving antithrombotic therapy, the incidence of ARIA was not meaningfully different from that observed in patients not receiving antithrombotic therapy. * ARIA refers to amyloid-related imaging abnormalities that can be observed with anti-amyloid beta antibody treatment and includes ARIA-E, which involves edema/effusion, and ARIA-H, which involves hemosiderin deposition, including cerebral microhemorrhage, cerebral macrohemorrhage and superficial siderosis, as observed on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.EMEA Communications Department+44 (0)7760 619251Emea-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Julie Edelman+1-862-213-5915Julie_Edelman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0) 3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.com For more information: https://www.eisai.com/news/2026/pdf/enews202641pdf.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application(sBLA) for a once-weekly lecanemab-irmb subcutaneous injection (U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI IQLIK®) as an initiation dose for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.LEQEMBI IQLIK is administered via an autoinjector, introducing a convenient alternative to intravenous (IV) dosing from the start of treatment. For initiation, the approved regimen is 500 mg given once weekly as two 250mg injections, each delivered in approximately 15 seconds. LEQEMBI IQLIK may also be used for maintenance dosing at 360 mg once weekly after 18 months of IV or subcutaneous treatment. Throughout the entire treatment course - from initiation through maintenance - patients may receive LEQEMBI either as IV infusion oras subcutaneous (SC) injection with LEQEMBI IQLIK. Patients may also switch from IV to SC administration, or vice versa, providing greater convenience and flexibility in LEQEMBI administration.LEQEMBI is indicated in the United States for adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, collectively referred to as early Alzheimer’s disease. MCI due to AD is the earliest symptomatic stage of Alzheimer’s disease and can appear with subtle symptoms such as forgetfulness, confusion, or feeling at a loss for words.Clinical Data Supporting FDA Approval of Subcutaneous Initiation Dosing The FDA approval of LEQEMBI IQLIK as an initiation dose is supported by a comprehensive clinical data package evaluating SC administration of lecanemab across multiple studies and a range of dosing regimens. Sub-studies within the Phase 3 Clarity AD long-term extension (LTE), following the 18-month core study in individuals with early Alzheimer’s disease, showed:* Once-weekly subcutaneous administration achieved exposure equivalent to intravenous dosing, supporting similar clinical (efficacy) and biomarker (amyloid removal) benefits.* The rate of exposure-related adverse events such as ARIA-E with SC administration is expected to becomparable with IV administration. There was no increase in isolated ARIA-H (i.e., ARIA-H in patients who did not also experience ARIA-E) for LEQEMBI compared to placebo.* The overall safety profile of SC administration was generally similar to intravenous administration. Injection-related reactions were observed with subcutaneous LEQEMBI, most of which were localized, while systemic reactions were less frequently observed. “The approval of LEQEMBI IQLIK for initiation dosing marks a new era of Alzheimer's treatments," said Howard Fill it, MD, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer Emeritus of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation(ADDF). "For the first time, patients and their care partners have meaningful choice in how anti-amyloid treatment is delivered. As treatment approaches continue to expand, innovations in drug delivery will play acritical role in improving access to therapies, supporting the investigation of potential combination treatments, and advancing a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer’s care.”Expanding Treatment Flexibility Across the Alzheimer’s Disease Care Pathway The approval of LEQEMBI IQLIK as a subcutaneous initiation dose provides patients and care partners with the only at-home administration option throughout the Alzheimer’s disease treatment journey which could support access and delivery of care across healthcare settings. Subcutaneous administration may:* Reduce the burden of clinic visits for patients and care partners* Reduce reliance on infusion and associated healthcare resources* Decrease treatment preparation and administration time, and nursing monitoring requirements* Preserve infusion capacity for patients who prefer or require intravenous therapyInsights from an autoinjector acceptability study indicated that 94% of patients with early Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners, found the LEQEMBI IQLIK device easy to use, with high levels of satisfaction and confidence in using it in an at-home setting.*For more information: https://www.eisai.com/news/2026/pdf/enews202640pdf.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com