Fujitsu launches new research center in India, embarking on joint R&D with leading Indian universities to accelerate innovation in AI and machine learning

TOKYO, Apr 18, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced a key development in its global innovation strategy with the establishment of a new research center, “Fujitsu Research of India Private Limited” (hereinafter FRIPL), on April 1, 2022. FRIPL represents the latest addition to Fujitsu’s global R&D network and will focus on […]

DOCOMO Concludes a Business Alliance Contract with JGC Corporation to Develop Platforms for DX at Large-scale Plant Construction Sites

TOKYO, Apr 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has entered into a business alliance agreement with JGC Corporation on April 14, 2022 to jointly develop a digital platform that would enable large plants being constructed overseas to be remotely managed from Japan. Under the agreement, the […]

DENSO Products Electrify Toyota and Subaru’s New All-Electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA

KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – DENSO Corporation today announced it is providing key electrification components to Toyota and Subaru’s all-new, all-electric bZ4X and SOLTERRA, scheduled to be released in May 12, 2022 and mid-2022 respectively. DENSO products help the battery electric vehicle (BEV) go farther, charge faster, optimize battery […]

MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa for Nationwide TV Broadcasting

TOKYO, Apr 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, is launching new television commercials promoting its domestic lineups of air conditioners. As with its previous ads, the new ads will be broadcast in two versions, one for the […]

Keio University and Fujitsu Successfully Demonstrate Technology to Streamline Management of Digital Identity Data for Enhanced Student Services

TOKYO, Apr 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Keio Research Institute at SFC and Fujitsu today announced Japan’s first successful field trials of a self-sovereign identity(1) technology conducted between March 17 and April 12, 2022. The new technology facilitates the distribution of digitally managed information attributable to individuals (digital identity) between different […]

Northern Territory of Australia and NEC Sign MoU to Grow the Territory’s Digital Capabilities

CANBERA, AUSTRALIA, Apr 13, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Northern Territory of Australia (Northern Territory), NEC Australia and NEC Corporation today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing will strengthen the NEC and Northern Territory Government partnership to develop a sustainable innovation ecosystem and grow the Territory’s digital capabilities. […]

Fujitsu and Atmonia Leverage HPC and AI Technology in Joint Project to Contribute to Carbon Neutrality

Tokyo and Reykjavík, Iceland, Apr 13, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu and Atmonia ehf., an Icelandic start-up company developing a sustainable process for ammonia production, today announced signing of an agreement regarding conduct of joint research to accelerate catalysts development for the clean production of ammonia, leveraging on high-performance computing (HPC) and […]

Summary of Honda Briefing on Automobile Electrification Business

TOKYO, Apr 12, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held a press briefing on its initiatives in automobile electrification business that included participation of the following Honda executives: – Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer– Kohei Takeuchi, Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer– Shinji Aoyama, […]

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ Technology Helps to Accelerate Sustainability Energy Goals in Denmark

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Apr 12, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi Energy will supply eco-efficient EconiQ gas-insulated lines (GIL) to Energinet to extend its substation in Revsing, Denmark. The substation is a vital connection point to a significant High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link, a 765-kilometer interconnection that allows the exchange of electricity between […]

Fujitsu and IHI Start Joint Project on New Environmental Value Distribution Platform Using Blockchain Technology

TOKYO, Apr 12, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – IHI Corporation (hereinafter IHI) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a joint project on environmental value trading(1) starting April 1, 2022, with the aim of contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society and to revitalize the market of environmental value trading ecosystems. […]

Hitachi Astemo Accelerates Push Towards 2030 Carbon Neutrality with Renewable Energy, Expanding its Solar Power Generation

TOKYO, Apr 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd. announced today that Hitachi Astemo High Cast Corporation, a Hitachi Astemo group company, has installed and begun operations of a solar power generation system at its Fukushima Plant, as part of an initiative to go carbon neutral. Solar panels installed on […]

CEPI Partners with Japan’s NEC Group to Develop Artificial Intelligence-designed Broadly Protective Betacoronavirus Vaccine

OSLO, Norway/ TOKYO, Japan, Apr 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and NEC Corporation (NEC: TSE: 6701) today announced the latest funding award under its US$200m programme to advance the development of vaccines that provide broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants and other betacoronaviruses(1). CEPI will provide […]

BostonGene Announces $150 Million Series B Funding at a Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation, Propelling the Company to Unicorn Status

Waltham, MA, Apr 7, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – BostonGene today announced the completion of $150 million in Series B funding. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) led the financing with participation from Impact Investment Capital and Japan Industrial Partners. The capital will be used to scale BostonGene’s growth, including continued innovation, clinical and research […]

GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments

DETROIT / TOKYO, Apr 6, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are […]

Fujitsu Launches “Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS),” Delivering Customers Access to World-leading Computing Technologies via the Public Cloud

TOKYO, Apr 6, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the launch of its new service portfolio “Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS)” to accelerate digital transformation (DX) and empower customers globally by offering access to some of the world’s most advanced computing technologies via the cloud for commercial use. CaaS service […]

MHI Thermal Systems to Launch New Series of Large-Capacity Centrifugal Chillers Adopting Low-GWP Refrigerant

TOKYO, Apr 5, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In June, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), will launch a new series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting the CFC-free(1) HFO-1234yf refrigerant having extremely low environmental impact: zero ozone depletion and a GWP(2) below 1. The […]