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KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION and ROHM Co., Ltd. hereby announce that the two companies have agreed to start consideration of strategic partnership in the semiconductor field.As the development and spread of electric vehicles accelerate toward the realization of carbon neutrality, the demand for electronic components and semiconductors required for electrification of vehicles is rapidly increasing. In addition, semiconductors are becoming increasingly important as products that support the intelligence of vehicles, such as automated driving and connectivity which are expected to contribute to eliminating fatalities in traffic accidents, and are essential to the realization of a sustainable society.DENSO and ROHM have been working together through trade and development of semiconductors for automotive applications. Going forward, both companies will consider this partnership to achieve a stable supply of highly reliable products, as well as for various initiatives to develop high-quality and high-efficiency semiconductors that contribute to a sustainable society.To further solidify the partnership, DENSO will acquire a portion of ROHM's shares.DENSO CORPORATION President & CEO, Shinnosuke HayashiDENSO positions semiconductors as key devices for realizing next-generation vehicle systems and we have deepened our cooperative relationships with semiconductor manufacturers who have abundant experience and knowledge. ROHM has a lineup of semiconductors in a wide range of areas important for automotive electronics, including analog semiconductors, power devices, and discrete semiconductors, and has extensive mass production experience. We believe that by integrating the automotive technologies and expertise we have cultivated over the years, we will be able to ensure a stable supply and accelerate technological development.ROHM Co., Ltd. President (Representative Director), Isao MatsumotoGlobal Tier 1 manufacturer DENSO and ROHM have been deepening collaboration for many years, and in recent years we have been working on joint development of analog semiconductors. We believe that the partnership with DENSO and the acquisition of shares by DENSO will further strengthen our cooperative relationship. To realize carbon neutrality, it is important to collaborate on technology at the device level with an eye toward end products and systems. We believe that we can contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by deepening our integration with DENSO, who has advanced system construction capabilities in the automotive and industrial equipment fields.About DENSO CORPORATIONGlobally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.2 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advancedtechnology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, amongothers, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company’s 162,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSOspent around 7.7 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. For more information about DENSO’s operations worldwide, visit www.denso.com/global. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the launch of VISERA S1, the all-in-one imaging platform with stroboscopy. The new video platform integrates advanced diagnostic capabilities, including NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) technology2, and forms part of the expanding Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) solution from Olympus. The company will first launch VISERA S from September 2024 in Europe and parts of Asia and Oceania. VISERA S will later be introduced in other regions after product registration has been approved by the local regulatory bodies.Designed to help improve ENT diagnostic efficiency and patient experience, VISERA S offers an integrated video diagnosis system that brings NBI to a range of patient settings, from outpatient offices to private practices. With VISERA S, the clinician can switch between white light, NBI and stroboscopy capabilities and use the sharp HD quality visualization to detect, characterize and treat ENT disease.VISERA S VIDEO SYSTEM CENTER OLYMPUS OTV-S500An all-in-one platform with NBI and advanced visualizationVISERA S, with its improved color resolution, depth of field and minimized noise, is expected to improve the contrast and visibility of vascular structures and mucosa.Integrated model with video system center and multiple light sourcesIn previous models, the video system and strobe light source were separated, but VISERA S integrates them into a single unit. This allows switching between white light mode, NBI and stroboscopy modes at the touch of a button, which is expected to improve operability.Expanded compatibilityEnhancing Olympus’ commitment to continuous diagnostic and patient-centered innovation, VISERA S supports a HD camera head, which provides higher image quality than the legacy video platform. VISERA S is also highly adaptable by being compatible with other Olympus scopes, camera heads, monitors and other existing video equipment.Streamline and simplify patient careVISERA S is engineered to reduce effort and improve patient experience without complexity. While previous models could only store still images, the new imaging platform can store higher-quality still images and record video, capturing a comprehensive procedural record and contributing to comprehensive reporting.Comment from Martijn Koster, Global ENT Business Unit Leader at Olympus“VISERA S brings the power of early, patient-friendly diagnosis to the office, outpatient and private practice ENT care settings. By listening and innovating around the needs of our customers and their patients, we envision that the variety of diagnostic tools on the VISERA S can potentially diagnose disease earlier in the patient care pathway. The VISERA S will help ENT physicians deliver next-generation diagnostic imaging that advances their efforts to save lives through earlier diagnosis.”1 This product is also applicable to urology and obstetrics and gynecology.2 NBI (Narrow band imaging) is an imaging technique for examining features such as the small blood vessels in mucosa and the surface patterns. NBI highlights tissue by illuminating it with two narrow bands (wavelengths) of light that are absorbed by the hemoglobin in blood without making use of a fluorescence dye.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global X account: @Olympus_Corp.Media contact:Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Sept 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of Takane, a large language model (LLM) designed for enterprise use in secure private environments. Developed in collaboration with Cohere Inc., (1) Takane represents a significant leap forward in generative AI capabilities, offering world-class Japanese language capabilities.Fujitsu will integrate this new LLM into its generative AI services on Fujitsu Kozuchi and offer it through Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS (DI PaaS), an all-in-one operation platform that is part of Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu’s portfolio of solutions addressing cross-industry societal challenges. Takane will be available globally starting September 30, 2024.Takane, which has achieved world-leading results on the Japanese General Language Understanding Evaluation (JGLUE) benchmark (2), is designed for enterprise use in a secure private environment. Fujitsu will offer Takane alongside its generative AI framework for enterprises which comprises knowledge graph extended RAG technology for referencing large-scale text and monitoring technology for generative AI that ensures output is compliant with laws, regulations, and corporate rules. With this comprehensive approach, Fujitsu aims to create an LLM that supports customers' business transformation.With the launch of Takane, Fujitsu elevates its generative AI offerings on Fujitsu Kozuchi with a high-precision LLM tailored for secure private environments. This strategic move aligns with Fujitsu's vision for seamlessly integrating generative AI into business operations.Takane will also be provided under an initiative to deliver total support for customers' generative AI journeys by combining the LLM with its Uvance Wayfinders consulting service and broader Fujitsu Uvance offerings. With this comprehensive approach, Fujitsu aims to empower customers to unlock new value and address societal issues by enhancing productivity, creativity, and innovation in their business operations.Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President, CTO, CPO, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Takane represents a key part of Fujitsu’s AI strategy, which was unveiled last year. Takane will empower companies in industries that demand the highest level of security to harness the power of generative AI. Fujitsu is committed to creating new value for businesses by developing cutting-edge AI technologies. This commitment fuels our three growth drivers: modernization, Fujitsu Uvance, and consulting, which are all powered by our innovative technology.”Yoshinami Takahashi, Corporate Vice President, COO, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Fujitsu Uvance supports our customers’ business growth and the resolution of societal challenges through advanced decision-making supported by data and AI. We are excited to offer Takane, a state-of-the-art LLM specifically optimized for the Japanese language to a wider audience via our DI PaaS platform. We are dedicated to support customer’s business transformation by bringing the most advanced AI to market, not only through our own innovations, but also by collaborating with our global partners.”Aidan Gomez, Co-founder and CEO, Cohere Inc., comments:"We are very excited to bring Takane’s advanced Japanese LLMs to global enterprises. Our partnership with Fujitsu accelerates AI adoption in this critically important market by offering secure, performant AI designed specifically for business use across Japanese and other languages."Growing demand for specialized LLMs optimized for Japanese business needsThe adoption of generative AI is increasing globally across industries including marketing and customer service. However, general-purpose LLMs are often delivered through public cloud services and are therefore not suitable for use in industries handling confidential data and for tasks requiring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry rules. Furthermore, characteristics of the Japanese language, including the mixed use of multiple character types, omitted subjects, and honorific expressions also pose significant hurdles for general-purpose LLMs, limiting their accuracy and reliability in business contexts. A highly accurate Japanese LLM is especially important for sectors including government, finance, healthcare, and law, where even minor language errors can have serious consequences.Takane features1. Strong Japanese language capabilitiesTakane is based on Cohere's LLM Command R+ and combines Fujitsu’s extensive knowledge in developing Japanese-specialized LLMs with Cohere's expertise in creating task-specific language models. Takane will be offered exclusively by Fujitsu around the world. Through additional training and fine-tuning to enhance Japanese language capabilities, Takane has achieved industry-leading performance on the JGLUE benchmark for Japanese language understanding, surpassing competitors (3) in natural language inference (JNLI), reading comprehension (JSQuAD) tasks, and semantic understanding and syntactic analysis as demonstrated by its top ranking on the Nejumi LLM leaderboard3. Takane further includes Command R+’s multilingual support (covering 10 languages) and its ability to automate business processes.2. Secure private environmentTakane is a medium-sized LLM that can be used in a secure, private environment. This allows for its safe use in industries where data breaches are a concern, such as finance, manufacturing, and the security sectors, which all handle sensitive data.3. Specialization through fine-tuningTakane can be further specialized for customer operations through fine-tuning and customization using company data. Cohere's RAG technology in combination with Fujitsu’s knowledge graph extended RAG and generative AI auditing technologies further facilitate compliance with laws and regulations, as well as industry and corporate rules. Fine-tuning and RAG technology make it possible to use Takane even in industries with specialized terminology and frequent regulatory revisions, such as the financial industry.Fujitsu will offer Takane through its DI PaaS platform, thereby creating a business application that combines data and AI. DI PaaS empowers organizations to unify vast, disparate data sources, both internal and external, and glean meaningful insights. By enabling seamless connection and analysis of data across departments and industries, DI PaaS helps customers to unlock new knowledge and solutions, and fosters data-driven innovation across organizations.Fujitsu will unlock increased productivity and creativity and continue supporting customers’ business transformation through AI/data integration.Takefumi Yamamoto, Operating Officer, Deputy Group Chief Information Officer, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., comments:“In fiscal 2023, we conducted joint trials with Fujitsu to explore the potential of generative AI in system development and maintenance. Since fiscal 2024, we have been using Fujitsu Kozuchi to enhance system quality by streamlining parts of the system development process. Now, with the launch of the enterprise LLM Takane, we are excited to unlock even greater possibilities. By leveraging knowledge graph extension RAG and other cutting-edge technologies, we will be able to utilize our internal knowledge much more efficiently. We’re committed to continuously improving the quality and resilience of our system development and maintenance processes, and we believe ‘Takane’ will be a valuable tool in achieving this goal.”Shoji Tanaka, Ph.D, Senior General Manager, Corporate AI Strategy Division, Deputy Senior General Manager, DX Innovation Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, comments:“Takane seamlessly merges the world-class technologies of Fujitsu and Cohere. This powerful combination opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for the generative AI market in Japan, and I am excited to see what the future holds for both companies.”Yuki Shuto, Partner, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Asia Pacific Leader of Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC, comments:"Generative AI has moved beyond proof-of-concept in numerous organizations, transitioning into a phase of full-scale integration across products, services, and operations. The key to success will be secure, reliable LLMs that enable organizations to confidently share and leverage their data. Takane, with its enhanced Japanese language capabilities, holds immense potential to accelerate transformation within Japanese businesses and government agencies. Deloitte Tohmatsu, in collaboration with Fujitsu, is committed to unlocking the full potential of generative AI and contributing to the growth of Japan's economy and society.”Takafumi Yano, CEO, RUTILEA, Inc., comments:“Under our slogan ‘AI Made Easy,’ we are committed to providing highly accurate AI services that will enable the integration of AI into all business processes. We are currently pursuing vertical AI initiatives in specific industries, including central government, local governments, the automotive industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and power procurement optimization. In 2024, we will launch an AI development platform business with the establishment of a GPU data center in Okuma Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. 'Takane' holds the potential to significantly accelerate the adoption of AI in various vertical industries across Japan. We look forward to the day when we can contribute to its development and utilization."[1]Cohere Inc: Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; San Francisco, California, USA; Co-founder and CEO: Aidan Gomez[2]Achieved world-leading results on the Japanese General Language Understanding Evaluation (JGLUE) benchmark: Takane outperformed other LLMs on JGLUE, including large-scale, general-purpose LLMs provided through cloud services. For JNLI and JCoLA, there was uncertainty in the correct data (ground truth), so the correct data were corrected by multiple annotators and measured as reference values (as measured by Fujitsu and Cohere in September 2024).[3]Surpassing competitors: On the Nejumi LLM Leaderboard 3, which evaluates the Japanese language capabilities of LLM models, Takane achieved the highest performance in the semantic understanding category with a score of 0.862 and in the syntactic analysis category with a score of 0.773 (as measured by Fujitsu and Cohere in September 2024).[4]JGLUE: Japanese version of GLUE (General Language Understanding Evaluation) (JGLUE: Japanese General Language Understanding Evaluation; Kentaro Kurihara (Waseda University), Daisuke Kawahara (Waseda University), Tomohide Shibata, 28th Annual Meeting of the Language Processing Society of Japan (NLP2022))[5]JSTS: Task to estimate the semantic similarity between a pair of sentences.[6]JCoLA: Task for syntactic evaluation of Japanese language models[7]JNLI: Task for natural language inference that recognizes the inference relationship between a premise sentence and a hypothesis sentence.[8]JCommonsenseQA: Task to assess commonsense reasoning ability.[9]JSQuAD: Machine reading comprehension task to evaluate ability to read a document and answer questions about it.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION, a leading mobility supplier, today announced changes in responsibility for a Member of the Boardand Executive Officers, effective October 1, 2024.About DENSO CORPORATIONGlobally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.2 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advancedtechnology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, amongothers, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company’s 162,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSOspent around 7.7 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. For more information about DENSO’s operations worldwide, visit www.denso.com/global. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has officially been awarded two overseas CCS projects jointly submitted by the Japan Energy and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) with another company in the FY 2024 Public Offering for Research on Implementation of Advanced CCS Projects (Public Offering). The projects officially accepted this year are as follows:Project nameOceania CCS ProjectNorthern Offshore Malay Peninsula CCS ProjectPartners(in no particular order)Mitsubishi CorporationNippon Steel CorporationExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationMitsubishi Corporation Clean Energy CorporationMitsubishi CorporationENEOS CorporationJX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration CorporationJFE Steel CorporationCosmo Oil Co., Ltd.Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn BhdEmission sourcesMultiple industries in Ise Bay and the Chubu regionMultiple industries in the Tokyo Bay areaOthersAccepted following last year-Oceania CCS Project: www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2024/files/0000054620_file1.pdfNorthern Offshore Malay Penninsula CCS Project: www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2024/files/0000054620_file2.pdf Inquiry Recipient:Mitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for August 2024 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in August 2024 decreased 14.0% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in August 2024]CX-5:14,220 units(down 39.7% year on year)MAZDA3:7,748 units(up 43.9%)CX-90:6,406 units(down 0.0%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in August 2024 increased 18.8% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in August 2024]CX-50:11,145 units(up 52.8% year on year)CX-30:10,570 units(up 3.5%)MAZDA2:6,219 units(up 94.2%)II. Domestic SalesMazda's domestic sales volume in August 2024 decreased 18.5% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.5% (down 0.8 points year on year), with a 2.2% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.1 points) and a 3.0% total market share (down 0.6 points).[Domestic sales of key models in August 2024]MAZDA2:1,753 units(up 17.6% year on year)CX-5:1,709 units(down 19.4%)CX-30:1,170 units(down 10.1%)III. ExportsMazda's export volume in August 2024 decreased 15.3% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe, and Oceania.[Exports of key models in August 2024]CX-5:18,657 units(down 27.8% year on year)MAZDA3:8,668 units(up 31.5%)CX-90:6,519 units(down 11.6%)IV. Global SalesMazda's global sales volume in August 2024 increased 8.9% year on year due to increased sales in the U.S. and other regions.[Global sales of key models in August 2024]CX-5:30,881 units(up 6.1% year on year)CX-30:18,666 units(up 16.3%)MAZDA3:13,158 units(down 19.5%)For more information, visit: https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2024/202409/240927b.html. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued the company’s integrated report, the “Honda Report 2024,” and made it available on the company website.The annual Honda Report summarizes the medium- to long-term initiatives Honda pursues in order to enhance its future corporate value. This report also introduces Honda’s future vision of continuing to be the driving force to move people and society forward with “The Power of Dreams,” as well as the value proposition of Honda.By issuing the annual integrated report, Honda aims to offer its investors and all other stakeholders more information to deepen their understanding of Honda corporate activities, as well as to create more opportunities for interactive communications and increase the range of information for disclosure, through which Honda strives to further increase its corporate value.Key Changes from the Honda Report 2023Further enhancement of the “Value Creation Story” In the report, the future vision and actions Honda has been taking to fulfilling that vision are introduced as the “Value Creation Story.” By presenting strategies for realizing the vision along with specific actions, it was made clear how Honda is striving to realize the story told in this report.This year, a new section was added to the report to discuss strategies related to key functions in areas such as human resources and digitalization, which will become the foundation to support Honda business transformation. In this new section, initiatives Honda is taking to secure adequate human capital and make further advancement in digitalization are explained with more details.Moreover, the “Value Creation Process,” a conceptual diagram that explains the Value Creation Story, was updated from last year’s report to make it easier for readers to visualize how the “input (invested resources)” connects to the “outcome (the vision).”Disclosure of the roadmap for environmental strategyThis year, Honda newly disclosed a roadmap toward the “realization of carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.” The roadmap summarizes initiatives and measures Honda has been and will be taking to realize a society with zero environmental impact. Introduction of key milestones and sports activities that represent the Challenging Spirit and expanse of dreamsLast year, Honda celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding. The newly added “Topics” section of the report introduces the history of challenges taken on by Honda to date. As initiatives that embody the Honda Challenging Spirit, a constant since the founding of the company, this new section features Honda motorsports activities, which marked the 60th anniversary of F1 participation, as well as corporate sports activities, through which Honda supports athletes who take on challenges. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. won the Regional Best in Class Award(1) in the Customer Success category at the "2024 Oracle Partner Awards(2)", becoming the first company from Japan(3) to win this accolade. This award is given to the best-of-the-best vendor within Oracle's global partner ecosystem, and it recognizes Hitachi's accomplishment in earning high customer satisfaction and customer success from cloud journey services or cloud technology platform adoption.Left: Leah Yomtovian of Oracle, Hajime Hirose of HitachiRight: Toshimitsu Misawa of Oracle Japan, Hajime Hirose of Hitachi, Morikazu Sano of Oracle JapanHitachi earned this recognition for its development of a company-wide data utilization platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited ("Mizuho Leasing") as part of the customer's digital transformation (DX) initiative. In just three months, Hitachi has successfully built a data utilization platform that extracts and analyzes large amount of data from Mizuho Leasing's multiple core systems, without impacting the performance of the existing systems. By combining its experience in building and operating on-premises mission-critical systems with its cloud computing expertise, Hitachi was able to rapidly develop the platform. Additionally, Hitachi's engineering capability was pivotal in stabilizing Mizuho Leasing's IT services, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction. Following the success of this project, Mizuho Leasing expects Hitachi to continue provide excellent support on the integration of OCI and Azure.Leveraging its 30-year collaboration with Oracle, as well as its experience in supporting mission-critical systems and building and operating cloud environments, Hitachi has been at the forefront of providing technical services in Japan since the launch of OCI in the country in 2019. Hitachi has been providing a wide range of services to customers, such as migrating on-premises Oracle Databases to Oracle Exadata on OCI and building data utilization platforms on OCI. In this award-winning project with Mizuho Leasing, Hitachi deployed a team of platform engineers with expertise in database and cloud in both OCI and Microsoft Azure environments to handle the critical system integration, resulting in the successful and timely construction of a complex data utilization platform.For additional information on the Oracle 2024 Partner Awards, please visit: https://www.oracle.com/partner/awards/.(1) Given to the most outstanding regional partner selected from 2024 Oracle Regional Award winners(2) Awarded to partners across the Oracle partner ecosystem of system integrators, ISVs, technology providers, and cloud/managed service providers worldwide who innovate, realize business impact, and drive customer success(3) According to ORACLE CORPORATION JAPANRelated Links: 2024 Oracle Partner AwardsHitachi Cloud: OCI (Japanese only)About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About Oracle PartnerNetworkOracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is Oracle's partner program designed to enable partners to accelerate the transition to cloud and drive superior customer business outcomes. The OPN program allows partners to engage with Oracle through track(s) aligned to how they go to market: Cloud Build for partners that provide products or services built on or integrated with Oracle Cloud; Cloud Sell for partners that resell Oracle Cloud technology; Cloud Service for partners that implement, deploy and manage Oracle Cloud Services; Industry Healthcare for partners that provide commercially available products and/or services built with Oracle Cloud and Oracle Health technologies; and License & Hardware for partners that build, service or sell Oracle software licenses or hardware products. 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TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PETRONAS and Mitsubishi Corporation strengthen their 46-year long partnership through the signing of agreements, which further solidify the trust in PETRONAS’ capabilities to deliver Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the international market primarily LNG customers in Japan.United by a vision for a cleaner and lower carbon future, this significant collaboration encompasses the commitment shared by both parties in ensuring energy security amidst market volatility driven by global disruptions such as geopolitical tensions, rising regional demands as well as changing consumption patterns. The signatories of the agreements were PETRONAS’ President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik and Mitsubishi Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Katsuya Nakanishi.The agreements outline investment from Mitsubishi Corporation into the Malaysia LNG (“MLNG”) Dua and MLNG Tiga for the next decade – the extension of its 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Dua, and the reinvestment of a 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Tiga, signifying its continued participation in the two ventures with associated marketing activities and deliveries of LNG from Bintulu to Japan. The cooperation has been built primarily on trust, demonstrating confidence in Malaysia’s robust economic landscape to attract foreign direct investment, particularly in Sarawak.Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik said, “Our relationship with Mitsubishi Corporation began with our first joint venture agreement in 1978 and we are therefore excited about strengthening our ties further, especially in the era of energy transition where LNG is the natural fuel alternative. I look forward to more exciting endeavours, as we leverage opportunities together and address challenges that will positively impact our organisations and nations.”Katsuya Nakanishi said, “Mitsubishi Corporation looks forward to providing continuous support in growing and nurturing access to global LNG market for PETRONAS’ future volumes with LNG being the fuel of choice in the age of energy transition. At the same time, we are excited to unlock further value through our collaboration with PETRONAS as well as with the Sarawak State Government, with whom we have achieved many historical milestones in Malaysia.”The PETRONAS LNG complex through partnerships and alongside Mitsubishi Corporation commenced LNG supply to long-term Japanese contract buyers since 1983. PETRONAS LNG Complex comprises four(4) joint ventures of MLNG, MLNG Dua, MLNG Tiga and PETRONAS LNG 9 with a production capacity of 29.3 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), making it one of the world’s largest LNG producer in a single location. PETRONAS LNG Complex has been a main LNG supplier, providing lower-carbon energy solutions to a diverse range of public and private sector customers in Japan. Besides its main business of natural gas in Malaysia, Mitsubishi Corporation has also participated in total of 10 gas upstream blocks in Sarawak and expanded its areas of investment in Malaysia to automobile, food, petrochemicals, metal and steel, bringing the company’s total investment amount into the country to approximately RM5 billion last year. Aerial view of the PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu, SarawakSignatories at the Signing Ceremony of Definitive Agreements between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and Diamond Gas Holdings Sdn. Bhd. From left: Mr. Masaru Saito, Executive Vice President, Group CEO, Environmental Energy Group, Mitsubishi Corporation – Ms. Marina Md Taib, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS – Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Corporation – Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS – Mr. Gen KunihAbout Mitsubishi Corporation (MC)Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its global network of around 1,800 group companies.MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Materials Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development & Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation and Power Solution. Through these eight Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe.With an unwavering commitment to conducting business with integrity and fairness, MC remains fully dedicated to growing its businesses while contributing to a prosperous society.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed production of the core stage of the 50th and final H-IIA launch vehicle at its Tobishima Plant in the Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works in Aichi Prefecture. The core stage is scheduled for shipment to the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.Since the flight of the first vehicle in 2001, the H-IIA has delivered various payloads to space as Japan's flagship launch vehicle. A total of 48 vehicles have been launched to date, with a launch success rate of around 98%. The H-IIA launch vehicle will be retired following the launch of vehicle No. 50, and succeeded by the new H3 launch vehicle.MHI began providing launch services in 2007 that coordinate the entire process from launch vehicle manufacturing to execution of the launch campaign, and in 2013 added the H-IIB to its lineup.(Note) Going forward, MHI will continue contributing to the development of autonomous space transportation in Japan.The H-IIB launch vehicle was Japan's flagship launch vehicle, in operation from September 2009 to May 2020. It made a total of nine flights as a heavy-lift vehicle carrying necessary supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). (Launch success rate:100%)About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced their agreement to implement CO2NNEX®, the city gas industry's first digital platform for visualizing traded carbon dioxide (CO2) at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (the Expo). In addition to using this platform for e-methane, Osaka Gas and MHI will also pursue the possibility of expanding its application to carbon recycles fuel (e-fuel, SAF, Green LPG) in the future.On April 1, 2024, the private sector began to use clean gas certificates, which certifies the environmental value(Note1) of e-methane and biogas. As the same operation as non-fossil fuel certificates for electricity is proceeding for gas, a system is required to manage transactions and transfers of the environmental value of clean gas certificates. CO2NNEX® will be equipped with functions to manage e-methane attribute data (production volume, amount of CO2 and H2 used as raw materials, etc.), which is necessary for the social implementation of e-methane, and functions to manage and transfer the environmental value created by e-methane and biogas. The Japan Gas Association has indicated that further guidance will be provided to companies regarding the functions installed in this platform and proceed with implementation. (Figure 1)Figure 1: e-methane-related functions of CO2NNEXDuring the Expo, Osaka Gas will provide the guesthouses and other facilities with on-site-produced e-methane, natural gas adds a value of environmental value of e-methane or biogas. The platform will manage attributed data and the environmental value created during the production and use demonstration(Note2) of e-methane at the Expo site, as well as to transfer the environmental value of e-methane and biogas produced by city gas companies around Japan to Osaka Gas natural gas supplied to the Expo site, further contributing to the carbon neutrality of the Expo 2025. (Figure 2)Figure 2: Image of CO2NNEX implementation at the ExpoOsaka Gas aims to introduce e-methane, which accounts for 1% of the city gas it delivers, by 2030. As the value of e-methane and environmental value transactions will increase significantly in the future, MHI anticipates expanding the use of this platform, which can manage e-methane attribute data and manage and transfer environmental value. Introduction to the carbon recycling fuels other than e-methane (e-fuel, SAF, and Green LPG) is also under consideration, and as value of trade increase, a system for managing attribute data and managing and transferring environmental value is expected to become necessary. In addition to CCU(Note3) (CO2 utilization), such as carbon recycling fuel, CCS(Note4) (storage of CO2) is expected to be more widely used in the future and MHI is actively exploring the potential of expanding the application of the platform to manage CO2 distribution. Furthermore, it is also expected to expand to introduce this platform to Asian countries that are considering the introduction of e-methane and SAF. (Figure 3)Figure 3: Future potential expansion of the CO2NNEX platformThrough the development and commercialization of CO2NNEX®, Osaka Gas and MHI aim to promote the widespread usage of e-methane, contributing to achieving a carbon-neutral society.(1) This environmental value refers to the net zero emissions of CO2 from utilizing (combusting) e-methane, which is achieved through the carbon recycling by producing e-methane from captured CO2 emitted into or already existing in the atmosphere.(2) This e-methane production and utilization refers to the project of hydrogen supply chain development and demonstration in urban areas using e-methane produced from green hydrogen and biogas derived from kitchen waste. The project has been adopted as the FY2022 model development and demonstration project for the cost reduction in hydrogen supply utilizing the existing infrastructure.(3) CCU refers to Carbon dioxide Capture and Utilization.(4) CCS refers to Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage.About Osaka GasOsaka Gas aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its group under the Carbon Neutral Vision the company announced in 2021. Osaka Gas is developing technologies and services that drive the decarbonization of society. As a company serving customers for their life and business advancement, Osaka Gas is actively addressing climate change and other social challenges.About MHIMHI Group is actively involved in programs targeting the realization of a carbon neutral society. Building a CO2 ecosystem is central to its energy transition initiatives. As a global leader in CCUS, the company aims to accelerate this ecosystem development by seeking widespread adoption of related hardware as well as the CO2NNEX® digital platform.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LONDON, Sept 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management suite – powered by NVIDIA AI technology – launches today and is transforming the way transport operators run and maintain railways.The HMAX (Hyper Mobility Asset Expert) suite is an all-in-one digital asset management platform that providestransport operators with an array of AI-enhanced digital solutions to optimize trains, signaling and infrastructure management.Hitachi’s digital tools already use digital sensors to remotely monitor the health of assets and improve their performance. The HMAX platform offers a leap forward as live data collection is combined with powerful AI technologyto dramatically enhance the speed, ease and depth of analysis. Using the powerful insights offered by HMAX, operators can now more accurately predict, optimize and transform their services.Hitachi Rail is leveraging NVIDIA’s industrial AI platform and software tools, and Hitachi Digital’s AI Centre ofExcellence and software engineering expertise, to offer operators more advanced, innovative solutions. The HMAX digital platform’s “edge to cloud” architecture means Hitachi Rail’s customers will be able to remotely access theseinnovations all through a single portal, as well as at operational centers. The solutions are part of Hitachi’s vision to bring the power of AI into the world of Operational Technology, equipping frontline workers, engineers and operators with the powerful benefits of AI.The collaboration with NVIDIA incorporates the industrial-grade NVIDIA IGX platform with NVIDIA Holoscan sensor processing platform, allowing volumes of data to be processed at the ‘edge’ (on the trains or infrastructure) in real time, with only relevant information sent back to the operational control centers. This enables an unprecedented improvement in the speed that actionable insights reach transport operators, as previously it could take up to ten days for data to be processed in maintenance locations.Speaking at the company’s showcase at InnoTrans, Berlin, Hitachi Rail CEO, Giuseppe Marino, said:“At Hitachi Rail, we believe AI has immediate and very impactful applications that will make the railways run more efficiently. Our AI-enabled digital asset management is a solution for optimizing customers’ rail services and enhancing railway performance. We are delighted by our collaboration with NVIDIA, which will combine the power ofAI with advanced Hitachi Rail technologies to enhance railway outcomes for operators.”Yogesh Agrawal, Vice President of Data Center Business at NVIDIA, said:“The railway, a system strengthened by the first industrial revolution, is at the forefront of the latest paradigm shift toward a digital transformation with AI. Hitachi Rail’s HMAX solution, powered by NVIDIA IGX and Holoscan, will offerthe real-time computing capabilities needed to help boost the manageability, safety and availability of rail systems to meet the needs of operators and today’s travelers.”About NVIDIA IGXNVIDIA IGX is an edge AI platform that combines enterprise-level hardware, software and support. It is purpose-built for industrial and medical environments, delivering powerful AI compute, high-bandwidth sensor processing, enterprise security and functional safety.The Hitachi Digital AI Center of Excellence (COE) serves as a hub for Hitachi and its customers – providing a common AI infrastructure, governance, and technical and operational expertise. The COE’s knowledge and resourceswill be augmented by the NVIDIA collaboration.About Hitachi RailHitachi Rail is committed to driving the sustainable mobility transition and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.With revenues of over €7bn and 24,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partnerto the world’s best transport organisations. The company's reach is global, but the business is local - with successbuilt on developing local talent and investing in people and communities.Its international capabilities and expertise span every part of the urban, mainline and freight rail ecosystems – fromhigh quality manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock to secure digital signaling, smart operations and payment systems. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda announced that it will participate in JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024 to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan from October 15 (Tuesday) to 18 (Friday), 2024.Honda boothJAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024 will be held as an event to promote new business co-creation by strengthening collaboration between companies. The Honda booth aims to communicate with participating and visiting companies by showcasing UNI-ONE capable of DX coordination such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), and seek partners interested in selling / handling “SmaChari,” a service that converts conventional bicycles to be electrically assisted and connected by attaching an electric power assist unit and connecting a smartphone app.Honda will also introduce IGNITION, a new business creation program aimed at solving social issues, and Honda Xcelerator Ventures, an open innovation program promoting collaboration between startup companies and Honda.Main exhibitsUNI-ONE Hands-Free Personal MobilityUNI-ONE is a seated personal mobility that allows the user to use both hands freely. Through Honda’s balance control technology developed from robotics research and the unique Honda Omni Traction Drive System, UNI-ONE users can walk at a height close to pedestrians while both hands are free, enabling communication with surrounding people while moving. UNI-ONE assists the mobility of various people, and creates the joy of freedom of mobility, enhancing the user’s desire to move. By adding a DX aspect to the UNI-ONE, Honda will search for, and communicate with, partners to provide a new future mobility experience.SmaChariSmaChari consists of a smartphone application and an electric power assist unit attached to a bicycle. It is the first of its kind in Japan(1) and enables various types of bicycles to be electrically assisted and connected through output control technology that complies with regulations. In addition, using a smartphone application, users can access a variety of functions and information utilizing the connected functionality, such as personalized assist output optimization, fault detection, ride data management, location information sharing, and owner information management.Honda will provide SmaChari smartphone apps to customers, as well as various licenses to companies that manufacture and sell SmaChari-equipped bicycles, including technology related to the control software of the electric power-assist unit, and a paid connected platform to operate and manage SmaChari.Honda aims to equip SmaChari on a wide range of bicycles in the future, and will continue to evolve the system.(1) As of March 2023 (Honda research)IGNITIONIGNITION is a new business creation program started by Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in 2017, which gives shape to the creative technologies, ideas, and designs of employees, leading to the solution of social issues and the creation of new values. In 2021, the program was expanded to cover all of Honda.Since then, IGNITION expanded beyond Honda, and by combining ideas from outside the company with Honda’s technologies and expertise, the program aimed to further solve social issues and create new values. In 2024, Honda has selected three themes from applications to a public invitation, to help solve the social issues raised in the selected themes.Reference: Selected themesMobility that enables rapid standing-up and standing mobility, for people with lower limb motor function disabilities who have difficulty standing up and walking long distances (Yosuke Eguchi, Qolo Co., Ltd. CEO)Walking rehabilitation system for stroke patients that is easy to use and fun for rehabilitation (Prof. Yano, Virtual Reality Laboratory, University of Tsukuba)“Robiotope” aiming to protect nature by fostering a sense of attachment to nature and environmental awareness, through growing plants with robots in a biotope of their choice (Toki Kageyama, National Institute of Technology, Numazu National College of Technology)Honda Xcelerator VenturesHonda Xcelerator Ventures is Honda’s open innovation program that promotes collaboration between Honda and startup companies. Through this program, Honda is investing in and collaborating with a number of global venture companies with advanced technologies in Japan, North America, Europe, Israel, among other regions.In April 2023, Honda established Honda Innovations Co., Ltd. in Japan to conduct global corporate venturing, and established a system for speedy investment and collaboration with startups that possess innovative technologies and ideas in conjunction with Honda’s corporate strategy. Honda has allocated an annual budget on the scale of 10 billion yen to invest in startups and other companies with promising cutting-edge technologies and business models in areas such as AI, synthetic fuels, battery recycling, and nuclear fusion power generation, aiming to broaden the scope of its technologies and businesses in the future.Helm.ai (U.S.): AI image recognition technology based on unsupervised learningEmulsion Flow Technologies Ltd. (Japan): efficient extraction of rare metals from batteriesnT-Tao (Israel): Developing small modular fusion power generationIn addition, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) will exhibit vehicles such as the CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell vehicle and the EM1 e: electric personal commuter motorcycle.Honda Exhibits Honda boothExhibited modelsUNI-ONERAIL DISC-e with SmaChariMessageIGNITIONHonda Xcelerator VenturesJAMA’s member automobile manufacturers boothExhibited models(All production models)CR-V e:FCEVEM1 e:Honda Power Pack e:Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024 OverviewTitleJAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024DatesOctober 15 (Tuesday) - 18 (Friday), 2024Times10:00～17:00VenueMakuhari Messe (International Exhibition Hall 1)Address2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, ChibaAdmissionFree (online registration required)OrganizerJapan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)SponsorJapan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA)Websitehttps://www.japan-mobility-show.com/en/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tosha Schareina (Spain, age 29), riding the CR ELECTRIC PROTO motocross racer for Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) factory team(1) Team HRC, was crowned champion in the men’s category in the final round of the FIM(2) E-Xplorer World Cup, an international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series, held in Switzerland on September 21 and 22. Francesca Nocera (Italy, age 30) finished second in the women’s category, and Team HRC was second overall in the team category.HRC which announced its full participation from 2024 in the E-Xplorer World Cup, which started in 2023, has won the championship in its first year.Honda is committed to the electrification of motorcycles as the cornerstone of its environmental strategy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in all of its products and corporate activities by 2050 and in all of its motorcycle products by the 2040s. In the area of motorsports, the introduction of electric technology in competition has allowed Honda to accumulate know-how and knowledge, and has become a milestone in the evolution of Honda’s technology.In the 2024 season, Honda will accelerate its electrification efforts by introducing the newly developed RTL ELECTRIC in the MFJ(3) All Japan Trial Championship.Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Tosha Schareina for winning the championship in the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup men’s category. He showed consistent and strong performance in the completely new category of electric off-road racing. I would also like to pay tribute to Francesca Nocera, who pushed hard until the end despite of pain from her fall in practice. Last but not least, I would like to thank the team staff who helped us win the championship, as well as our sponsors and all the off-road racing fans who support our racing activities.”Tosha Schareina | Team HRC“I’m absolutely thrilled to have secured the victory as the men’s World Champion in E-Xplorer. The team should be proud of all the hard work they’ve put in this season. I want to extend my congratulations to Francesca for never giving up and finishing the race after her fall on Friday. The CR ELECTRIC PROTO has performed incredibly throughout the entire year, and the team has given their all—they should be proud.”(1) Factory team: Racing team managed by the bike manufacturer. For Honda, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) manages its factory teams.(2) FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme(3) MFJ: Motorcycle Federation of JapanAbout Tosha SchareinaCareer highlights:2021Dakar Rally 2021: 13th2023Dakar Rally 2023: 13th2024Dakar Rally 2024E-Xplorer World Cup Champion (Men’s category)About E-XplorerThe FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is an international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series that started in 2023, in which mixed-gender teams compete. This season’s competition consisted of qualifying and three heat races for the men’s and women’s categories to determine the top 3 teams.This year’s E-Xplorer World Cup was contested over four rounds, beginning at the Expo’70 Commemorative Park (Festival Square) in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, on February 16-17, before moving to Norway (Round 2) and Switzerland (Rounds 3 and 4). Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation will open a new R&D office in the cosmopolitan Azabudai Hills (Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo) in early summer 2025, an area projected to see continuous development.Mazda has set out its 2030 VISION "to be a car-loving company that creates moving experiences through the 'joy of driving'" and aspires to an ideal where everyone connected to the Mazda brand feels mentally refreshed, physically invigorated, and optimistic about each day.As advanced technologies such as generative AI gain widespread use, it is crucial to continue innovating software technologies alongside traditional hardware to deliver vibrant, engaging experiences to our customers through their cars. The new R&D office is expected to house development facilities, particularly in software, demonstrating Mazda's goal to become a dynamic workplace of choice for software engineers. It will also function as a hub for collaborative innovation, fostering partnerships with universities, companies, and research institutions in the Tokyo metropolitan area.Based on the belief that our people are our most valuable resource, Mazda is promoting initiatives, like this new R&D office, to maximize the contributions of its personnel, including corporate culture reforms, improvements to HR systems, and the establishment of value-creation platforms.In our aspiration to create a comfortable working environment, the new R&D office will feature an open workspace and be equipped with the latest technology. Further details regarding the specific floor area and facilities will be announced in due course.Azabudai Hills, the location for Mazda's new R&D officeTrue to Mazda's "human-centered" philosophy and commitment to the pursuit of a comfortable and rewarding work environment, we endeavor to create an exemplary company where every employee feels the pride and energy to work with enthusiasm. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has obtained manufacturing and marketing authorization approval for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment “Rozebalamin® for Injection 25 mg” (mecobalamin) in Japan as a treatment for slowing progression of functional impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In May 2022, it received orphan drug designation, and a new drug application was submitted in January 2024, leading to this approval.This approval is based on the results of JETALS (The Japan Early-Stage Trial of Ultrahigh-Dose Methylcobalamin for ALS), multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized Phase III clinical trial in 130 patients with ALS, that was conducted as an investigator-initiated trial by a research team with Extraordinary Professor Ryuji Kaji (Principal Investigator), Tokushima University, and Professor Yuishin Izumi (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Professor Satoshi Kuwabara (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine.In JETALS, the mecobalamin 50mg group showed a statistically significant slowing of progression compared to the placebo group in the change in total score from the end of the observation period to week 16 of the treatment period in the primary endpoint, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) (slowing decline by approximately 43%, p=0.01).1 The adverse drug reaction incidence rates were 1.6% in the placebo group and 7.7% in the mecobalamin 50 mg group. Adverse reactions observed in the mecobalamin 50 mg group included constipation, injection site pain, fever, electrocardiogram QT prolongation and rash, each occurring in 1.5% of patients.2ALS is an intractable, progressive, neurodegenerative disease that results in severe muscle atrophy and weakness in the muscles due to motor neuron dysfunction. As the main cause of death is respiratory failure due to paralysis of the respiratory muscles, without the use of an artificial respirator, death occurs within approximately 2 to 5 years from the onset of the disease.3 The number of patients in Japan is estimated to be approximately 10,000. 3 Currently, there is no curative treatment established for ALS, and since there are only limited number of medicines approved in Japan and abroad, this is a disease with significant unmet medical needs.Eisai considers neurology a therapeutic area of focus. As a human healthcare company, Eisai is committed to further addressing the diverse needs of, and increasing the benefits of, patients and their families by providing Rozebalamin as a new treatment option for ALS patients.1. Product Outline1) Product nameRozebalamin® for Injection 25 mg2) Generic nameMecobalamin3) Indication for useSlowing progression of functional impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis4) Dosage and administrationThe usual dose of mecobalamin in adults is 50 mg a day, twice a week, injected intramuscularly.About Rozebalamin (generic name: mecobalamin, development code: E0302)Mecobalamin is approved and marketed as Methycobal®, a 500 µg injection of mecobalamin indicated for the treatment of peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Methycobal is also approved as a tablet formulation (250 µg and 500 µg) as well as a fine granule formulation (0.1%) indicated for the treatment of peripheral neuropathies. While the mechanism of action of mecobalamin against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not known, it has been suggested in non-clinical research that mecobalamin may have efficacy through a neuroprotective effect and regeneration of nerve axons. Since the 1990s, clinical research has been carried out on ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin in ALS by a study group on neurodegenerative disease, funded through the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Specified Disease Treatment Research Program. Short- and long-term trials of intramuscular injection of mecobalamin at 25 mg and 50 mg per day, which is respectively 50 and 100 times the approved dosage of Methycobal, suggested that ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin could have a clinical effect in ALS, and Eisai then conducted the Phase II/III clinical trial (Study 761) from 2006. Eisai submitted a new drug application for ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin as treatment for ALS in May 2015 but withdrew the application in March 2016 after the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) indicated that additional clinical trials were necessary.After obtaining favorable results in the investigator-initiated Phase III trial JETALS, and following consultation with Tokushima University, Eisai submitted a new drug application for the treatment of ALS in Japan in January 2024, leading to this approval.About Japan Early-stage Trial of Ultrahigh-Dose Methylcobalamin for ALS (JETALS)The Japan Early-stage Trial of Ultrahigh-Dose Methylcobalamin for ALS (JETALS) is an investigator-initiated study conducted as a multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized Phase III clinical trial to verify the efficacy and safety of high-dose methylcobalamin (mecobalamin) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).1Mecobalamin 50 mg or placebo was administered intramuscularly twice weekly for 16 weeks to 130 ALS patients who had suffered from ALS for less than one year, were classified as “definite”, “probable”, or “probable- laboratory supported” according to the Updated Awaji Criteria, had an ALS severity rating of grade 1 or 2, had a decrease of 1 or 2 points in the total score on the Revised ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) 12 weeks prior to administration, and had a forced vital capacity (%FVC) of more than 60%.2The primary endpoint was the change in ALSFRS-R total score from the end of the observation period to week 16 of the treatment period. The change was -2.7 [95% confidence interval (CI): -3.9, -1.5] in the mecobalamin50 mg group and -4.6 [95% CI: -5.8, -3.4] in the placebo group, with a difference in change of 2.0 (95% CI: 0.4, 3.5; p=0.012), verifying the superiority of mecobalamin 50 mg over placebo.2 The adverse drug reaction incidence rate was 1.6% (1/64 cases) in the placebo group and 7.7% (5/65 cases) in the mecobalamin 50 mg group. Adverse drug reactions observed in the mecobalamin 50 mg group were constipation, injection site pain, fever, electrocardiogram QT prolongation, and rash, occurring in 1.5% (1/65 cases) each.2(1) Oki R, et al. Efficacy and safety of ultrahigh-dose methylcobalamin in early-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Neurol. 2022;79(6):575-583.(2) Information stated in the package insert.(3) Japan Intractable Diseases Information Center, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Designated intractable disease (2). https://www.nanbyou.or.jp/entry/52. Last accessed: September 2024. (Japanese only)Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KYOTO, Japan, September 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a pioneering force in sustainability assessment, announces its CEO Kyle Barnes will present at the prestigious Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (SSUNGA79) on September 26 as part of a larger panel session on the important role of SMEs in global sustainability efforts. This marks the third consecutive year that the Value Model has been included in this global forum.Valuufy's presentation will showcase how SMEs can become a more powerful force in global sustainability efforts. The session, "Empowering SMEs: Blockchain & AI for Sustainable Stakeholder Value", will also demonstrate how the ValuuCompass enables businesses of all sizes to measure, understand, and enhance value creation across all stakeholder groups.This is the third time the Value Model (which evolved into the ValuuCompass) has been presented at the SSUNGA, reinforcing the global relevance and potential of the ValuuCompass in addressing complex sustainability challenges, and offering a potential outline for how a post-SDGs could function."The ValuuCompass aims to become a global standard for sustainability by 2030, and this platform allows us to get important feedback at one of the world’s most important sustainability-focused events. We're excited to explore how blockchain and AI can help smaller businesses navigate the complex world of sustainability and position themselves as leaders in the post-SDG era," shares Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy."We are honored to introduce the ValuuCompass as a powerful tool for driving sustainable business practices, especially for SMEs at this year’s Science Summit for the United Nations General Assembly."The ValuuCompass was developed by the Value Research Center at Doshisha University and is a practical tool that helps organizations measure their impact on seven key stakeholders: the organization itself, shareholders, employees, customers, partners, society, and the planet.“We know that a post-SDG world needs to act for people, planet, and prosperity and Valuufy speaks to this imperative. Its participation in SSUNGA79 builds on the discussions from previous years' presentations, which introduced the Value Model and explored its role in creating a sustainable post-SDG future,” acknowledges Heather Young, SSUNGA Japan Co-Chair.This year's focus on empowering SMEs with blockchain and AI technologies demonstrates Valuufy's commitment to making sustainable practices accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes, and will include speakers across academia and business to explore how best to integrate the collective actions of SMEs to ensure global sustainability success.The virtual session is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:00 JST. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required: https://sched.co/1l8mcAbout ValuufyValuufy seeks to transform how the world understands and acts on sustainability. Founded in 2024, Valuufy, Inc is a registered Japanese startup in Kyoto, Japan, born of 10 years’ academic value research at Doshisha University and the Value Research Center. Led by an international team with expertise in value research, sustainability strategies, innovative technologies, business development, and ESG assessments, Valuufy provides a suite of products and services to promote value creation activities across stakeholders for businesses of all sizes. Valuufy aims to set new standards in transparent, data-driven decision-making in the realm of sustainability and value creation. For more on Valuufy's products and services and its impact on shaping the future of sustainability strategies, visit www.valuufy.com.Press and Media enquiries:news@valuufy.comFollow us:linkedin.com/company/valuufy Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anticancer Agent “Tasfygo(R) Tablets 35mg” (Tasurgratinib Succinate) Approved in Japan for Biliary Tract Cancer with FGFR2 Gene Fusions or RearrangementsEisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has obtained manufacturing and marketing approval for fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor “TASFYGO® Tablets 35mg” (tasurgratinib succinate) in Japan for the treatment of patients with unresectable biliary tract cancer with FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements that progressed after cancer chemotherapy. In Japan, it has received orphan drug designation from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and the marketing authorization application was submitted in December 2023.This approval is based on data such as the results of a multicenter, open-label, single-arm clinical phase II trial (Study 201) conducted by Eisai in Japan and China. Study 201 enrolled 63 patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements previously treated with gemcitabine-based combination chemotherapy. The primary endpoint of this study was objective response rate (ORR), and secondary endpoints included safety.1 This study achieved its primary endpoint and exceeded a prespecified tumor response threshold (15%) with statistical significance: ORR of patients treated with TASFYGO was 30.2% (90% confidence interval (CI): 20.7-41.0) as assessed by independent imaging review. Treatment-emergent adverse events (incidence of 25% or more) observed in this study were hyperphosphataemia (81.0%), palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (44.4%), diarrhoea (36.5%), aspartate aminotransferase increase (31.7%), alanine aminotransferase increase (28.6%) and stomatitis (25.4%).The estimated number of patients in Japan with biliary tract cancer is approximately 22,0002,3 with approximately 25% of the five-year relative survival rate,2 making it an intractable cancer with the second worst prognosis following pancreatic cancer. Since drug therapy options are limited in comparison with other cancers, it is a disease with significant unmet medical needs. FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements are observed in approximately 14% of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, which accounts for 15-30% of biliary tract cancers.4 FGFR genetic aberrations such as the gene fusions are known to be deeply involved in the proliferation, survival and migration of cancer cells as well as tumor angiogenesis and drug resistance. As these genetic aberrations in FGFRs have been observed in various other types of cancers as well as biliary tract cancer, there is growing interest in FGFRs as a promising target for cancer therapy. TASFYGO is thought to show tumor growth inhibition by selectively inhibiting FGFR1, 2 and 3, and blocking those signals.5,6 In non-clinical studies, the antitumor activity of TASFYGO was confirmed in cells expressing the FGFR2-fusion genes, which were identified by the National Cancer Center Japan (Headquarters: Tokyo) through large-scale genomic analysis of Japanese biliary tract cancer. The companion diagnostic test to detect FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements for the use of TASFYGO in biliary tract cancer, “AmoyDx® FGFR2 Break-apart FISH Probe Kit” by Nihon Stery, Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo) was approved in August 2024.7Eisai aims to make continuous efforts to meet the diversified needs of and increase the benefits provided to patients with cancer, their families, and healthcare professionals, by delivering TASFYGO as a new treatment option for biliary tract cancer with FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements.1. Product Information1) Brand nameTASFYGO® Tablets 35mg2) Generic nameTasurgratinib succinate3) IndicationsUnresectable biliary tract cancer with FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements that progressed after cancer chemotherapy4) Dosage and AdministrationThe usual adult dose of tasurgratinib is 140mg orally once daily under fasting conditions. The dose may be reduced appropriately according to the condition of the patient.About “TASFYGO® Tablets 35mg” (tasurgratinib succinate, Development Code: E7090) Discovered in-house by Eisai’s Tsukuba Research Laboratories, TASFYGO is an orally available novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor that demonstrates selective inhibitory activity against fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR) FGFR1, FGFR2 and FGFR3. Distinct from prior known FGFR inhibitors, TASFYGO has a basic structure which lacks the dimethoxyphenyl moiety, and in a kinetic interaction analysis study, it was observed that TASFYGO demonstrates antitumor activities due to inhibition of kinase activity with a binding mode (Type V) that exhibits rapid and potent binding as well as high selectivity to FGFR. 5,6In non-clinical studies for biliary tract cancer, NIH/3T3 cells expressing FGFR2-AHCYL1, FGFR2-KCTD1, FGFR2-BICC1 or FGFR2-TXLNA as FGFR2-fusion genes, provided by the National Cancer Center Japan, were used. The antitumor activity of TASFYGO against FGFR2 gene fusion-positive cancers was confirmed in these models by evaluating its effect on anchorage-independent growth and subcutaneously transplanted tumor growth in mice.6A Phase I clinical trial is underway in Japan in patients with estrogen receptor-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer.(1) Furuse J. et al. Pivotal single-arm, phase 2 trial of tasurgratinib for patients with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)-2 gene fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). 2024 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium; Abstract No. 471. https://ascopubs.org/doi/pdf/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.3_suppl.471(2) Latest statistics, Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Center, Japan. (Japanese only)(3) The 23rd Follow-up Survey Reports for Primary Liver Cancer Cases in Japan (2014-2015), 2023. (Japanese only)(4) Arai Y. et al., Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 tyrosine kinase fusions define a unique molecular subtype of cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatology, 2014, 59, 1427-1434.(5) Miyano SW. et al., E7090, a Novel Selective Inhibitor of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors, Displays Potent Antitumor Activity and Prolongs Survival in Preclinical Models, Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, 2016, 15, 2630-2639.(6) Kawano S. et al., Antitumor Activity of Tasurgratinib as an Orally Available FGFR1-3 Inhibitor in Cholangiocarcinoma Models With FGFR2-fusion, Anticancer Research, 2024, 44, 2393-2406.(7) AmoyDx® FGFR2 Break-apart FISH Probe Kit Approved as Companion Diagnostic for Eisai’s Tasurgratinib in Japan. Available at: https://www.amoydiagnostics.com/about/press-releases/245 Last accessed: September 2024.Media Inquiries:Public Relations DepartmentEisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), KDDI Corporation (KDDI), and Lawson, Inc (Lawson) will launch an initiative to transform Lawson into "Next-generation Convenience Store " As the COVID-19 changed customers' lifestyles, consumption behaviors, and values, Lawson has been adapting to the “new normal” by leveraging its digital technologies. In modern society, convenience stores are essential parts of social infrastructure, contributing to steady supplies of food and daily necessities.For more than 20 years since MC invested in Lawson, MC has supported Lawson by leveraging its supply chain fields, such as raw material procurement and manufacturing logistics, and extensive overseas business networks. In response to accelerating changes in business environment, MC will enhance its collaboration with KDDI, having customer base built on telecommunications-related businesses and offering various digital services. Through the partnership, MC and KDDI will promote further transformation of Lawson.Specifically, we aim to expand "Real × Tech Convenience" by leveraging business infrastructures, AI and DX technologies of MC and KDDI. Also, we will enhance convenience stores’ roles as "Hub of refreshment in every community" by transforming into convenience stores, solving social issues that stores and communities have, through cooperation with local governments. Initiatives to transform into "Next-generation Convenience Store"1. Expansion of "Real × Tech Convenience"With the aim to implement retail-tech initiatives via digital technology to solve operational issues that retail stores are facing, such as labor shortages and food loss, two stores will be open (office space and shopping area) in “TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY” where KDDI’s headquarter is scheduled to be relocated by the spring of 2025. The stores will be operated as an experimental lab for various retail-tech aimed at transformation of Lawson into "Next-generation Convenience Store".In the future, we will establish a Real × Tech Convenience system based on the demonstration results at the Takanawa stores and aim to expand it to other stores.Additionally, we will support and enhance Lawson's overseas expansions (including existing areas) by leveraging MC's extensive overseas business networks. Examples of demonstrations at the Takanawa store> The following functions will be introduced. Details are to be decided.FunctionContentsSmartphone Cash Register System・Frictionless payment in stores・Product recommendations through smartphonesAI Signage・Showing recommendations and campaign information based on customer attribute and membership data, with the use of AI camerasOperational Optimization・Using robots for stocking items, in-store cleaning, and product deliveryNext-Generation Remote Customer Service Platform・Setting up remote customer service booths with specialized staffs・In the early stage, we will respond to inquiries from customers regarding communications, electricity, gas, and other basic infrastructure. Eventually, we will expand our services and consider utilization of AI technology.2. Enhancing collaboration with local governments regarding disaster prevention and transportation to solve local issuesOn September 18th, 2024, MC, KDDI and Lawson signed an agreement on disaster management based on Lawson. We will work together and build up a cooperative system, for the sake of early recovery of utilities in the disaster-hit areas as well as ensuring victims feel safe and providing life support in case of a disaster. By doing so, we aim to create a secure society where people can feel comfortable and fulfilled.Furthermore, we will address local issues through the initiatives such as patrolling the areas utilizing KDDI’s Starlink network and drones to enhance community safety, and assisting transportation through on-demand mobility service ("KnowRoute" and "mobi") provided by the operating company affiliated with MC and KDDI. We aim to realize a "Lawson Town" and committed to working toward the development of an enriched community. 3. Strengthening customer contact points through the expansion of Ponta Economic ZoneSince KDDI and Loyalty Marketing, Inc. ("Loyalty Marketing ") signed a capital and business alliance agreement in 2019, MC, KDDI, and Lawson have been collaborating to expand and revitalize Ponta economic Zone through Ponta network, Loyalty Marketing’s Point program.With the goal to further revitalize Ponta Economic Zone and improve customer convenience, KDDI will renew the "au Smart Pass Premium", a package of services with coupons and contents, to "Ponta Pass" from October 2nd, 2024. Also, limited edition benefits will be offered to commemorate the launch of the service. We will continue to provide services to help customers enjoy more convenient shopping at better price at Lawson. Examples of strengthening customer contact pointsService NameContentsPonta Pass・ Weekly free and discount coupons that can be used at Lawson・ Higher Ponta point conversion rate when using "au PAY" for payment at Lawson etc.Collaboration with KDDI's online brand "povo"・ "povo Data Oasis" will start within the year, a service that customers can charge data capacity when visiting LawsonScheduled to start selling data-only eSIM at Lawson stores by the end of this fiscal yearetc.MC, KDDI and Lawson will provide new convenience store experiences to customers by expanding Real × Tech Convenience and solve local issues, such as disaster prevention and transportation, in collaboration with local governments nationwide. By doing so, we will enhance Lawson's role in modern society and transform Lawson into a "next-generation convenience store".Inquiry Recipients:Mitsubishi Corporation Public Relations Department - TEL (03)3210-2171KDDI Corporation Public Relations Department - TEL (03)6678-0690Lawson Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department - TEL (03)5435-2773 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LONDON, Sept 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Rail's use of 5G digital signalling capabilities for urban rail, will reduce lifecycle costs, enhance actionable insights from data analytics, and future proof train networks. Replacing legacy radio technologies with 5G for critical train to ground communications is being launched on New York's Crosstown Line & Hong Kong's International Airport's Automatic People Mover.SelTrac™ CBTC is an advanced digital signalling solution, which uses train to ground telecommunications to support traffic management on a line. A technology deployed across new metros, light rail systems and is increasingly used for resignalling on existing networks. CBTC allows for higher capacities, safety and overall reliability when compared to conventional signalling systems.While CBTC technology is helping to improve performance on rail services around the world, it currently relies on the installation of legacy communication technology (radio, Wi-Fi) to enable train to ground communications. Hitachi Rail's solution with innovative 5G, removes the limitations of prior technologies and instead leverages public or private networks. The 5G solution reduces the trackside infrastructure significantly as the number of 5G Radio Access Points needed are decreased relative to the existing WiFi solution.The additional benefits of 5G are substantial, including continued high-performance connectivity in the most challenging of environments such as tunnels. Substantially increased 5G bandwidth further enables the use of advanced digital asset management solutions such as those developed by Hitachi Rail. By providing real-time reporting of the train's data, it is possible to optimize operations and maintenance of both the train and the track.Operators of 5G acquire the ability to use their expanded network capacities to deliver a range of additional services without installing new radio infrastructure, and with confidence of future 5G technology iterations (e.g. 6G) and backward compatibility. An important asset considering the 30-year lifecycle found within a radio access infrastructure.Hitachi Rail's SelTrac™ CBTC solution with the advanced 5G communication system will be deployed in two of the busiest metro networks in the world. In New York, Hitachi Rail is implementing a private 5G network for the Crosstown Line, which transports 70,000 passengers daily, and in Hong Kong, where the operator is implementing a 5G overlay network onto an existing SelTrac™ solution within the International Airport's Automatic People Mover. These projects will be one of the first to incorporate 5G connectivity for mission-critical signalling applications.Ziad Rizk, Managing Director, Urban Rail Signalling, Hitachi Rail, said: "Our first-of-its-kind 5G solution is a game changer for the urban rail market. The new 5G system plays a critical role in delivering reliable and high-capacity CBTC operations to metro operators. We offer different deployment options that best suit the customers' needs, as seen with our two references. We are proud to deliver this transformative technology to our customers and the benefits it will deliver to passengers."On 31 May, 2024, Hitachi Rail completed the acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation Systems business (GTS), expanding the business's footprint to 24,000 colleagues across 51 countries. The acquisition has enabled Hitachi Rail to expand its product and technology portfolio, including enhancing its expertise in urban rail signalling. On 24-27 September, Hitachi Rail will exhibit a range of its urban rail products including its 5G solution at the global rail exhibition, InnoTrans in Berlin.About Hitachi RailHitachi Rail is committed to driving the sustainable mobility transition and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. With revenues of over €7bn and 24,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to the world's best transport organisations. The company's reach is global, but the business is local - with success built on developing local talent and investing in people and communities. Its international capabilities and expertise span every part of the urban, mainline and freight rail ecosystems – from high quality manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock to secure digital signalling, smart operations and payment systems.Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high speed bullet train, draws on the digital and AI expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies. Hitachi Group is present in 140 countries with over 270,000 employees and global revenues of €54.55bn / ¥8,564 bn.For more information, visit hitachirail.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.