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TOKYO and RAHWAY, N.J., Sept 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSDoutside of the United States and Canada) today announced results from the first interim analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)discovered by Eisai, plus KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, in combination with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) compared to TACE alone for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). These late-breaking data were presented for the first time on September 14 (Central European Summer Time) during a Presidential Symposium at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 (Presentation #LBA3).After a median follow-up of 25.6 months (range, 12.6-43.5), LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA in combination with TACE demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS),reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 34% (HR=0.66 [95% CI, 0.51-0.84]; p=0.0002) compared toTACE alone. Median PFS was 14.6 months (95% CI, 12.6-16.7) for the LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA-based regimen versus 10.0 months (95% CI, 8.1-12.2) for TACE alone. At this analysis, a trend toward improvement in overall survival (OS), the trial’s other primaryendpoint, was observed for the LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA- based regimen versus TACE alone (HR=0.80 [95% CI,0.57-1.11]; p=0.0867); the OS data are not mature and did not reach statistical significance at the time of this interim analysis. The trial is continuing, andfollow-up of OS is ongoing. The safety profile of the LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA- based regimen was consistent with that observed in previously reported studies evaluating the combination.“Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, highlighting the need for new treatment options,1,2” said Dr. Josep Llovet, Director of the Liver Cancer Program and Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “These findings from the LEAP-012 trial demonstrate the potential of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in combination with TACE to extend progression-free survival for patients diagnosed with unresectable, non-metastatic disease.”“Global incidence rates for hepatocellular carcinoma are expected to rise by more than 50 percent over the next two decades and there have been limited advances for patients with unresectable, non-metastatic forms of disease, 3” said Dr. Gregory Lubiniecki, Vice President, Global Clinical Development, MSD Research Laboratories. “These resultsreflect our commitment to exploring therapeutic options for these patients, including in earlier stages of disease. We’re encouraged by the potential for another treatment option for patients with unresectable non- metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma in addition to the existing monotherapy indications for KEYTRUDA and LENVIMA.”“Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has been a standard of care option for patients with unresectable,non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma for many years; however, many patients experience disease progression within one year,4,5,6,7” said Dr. Corina Dutcus, Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead atEisai Inc. “Data from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 study demonstrate that the addition of LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA toTACE may help address the unmet need for therapies that can improve progression-free survival for people with thisdisease. We are grateful to the patients and investigators for their participation in this study.” Treatment was administered to 237 patients receiving the KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA-based regimen and 241 patients receiving TACE alone. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 98.7%of patients receiving LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA in combination with TACE versus 84.6% of patients receiving TACEalone and led to the discontinuation of both study drugs in 8.4% versus 1.2% of patients, respectively. Serious adverse events were observed in 33.3% of patients receiving LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA in combination with TACE versus12.4% of patients receiving TACE alone. Grade 3 or 4 TRAEs occurred in 71.3% of patients receiving LENVIMA plusKEYTRUDA in combination with TACE versus 31.1% for TACE alone and TRAEs led to death in 1.7% (n=4) versus 0.4% (n=1) of patients, respectively.LENVIMA monotherapy is approved for the treatment of patients with unresectable HCC in more than 80 countries, including in Japan, the U.S., Europe and China.KEYTRUDA is approved as a monotherapy for the treatment of patients with HCC secondary to hepatitis B who have received prior systemic therapy other than a PD-1/PD-L1- containing regimen in the U.S. and as amonotherapy for the treatment of patients with HCC who have been previously treated with sorafenib or oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy in China.LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA is approved in the U.S., the EU, Japan and other countries for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and certain types of advanced endometrial carcinoma. Lenvatinib is marketedas KISPLYX® for advanced RCC in the EU. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in various tumor types, including but not limited to HCC, RCC, head and neck cancer, gastric cancer and esophageal cancer across multiple clinical trials.About LEAP-012LEAP-012 is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind Phase 3 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04246177) evaluating LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA in combination with TACE versus dual placebo plus TACE for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic HCC. The primary endpoints are PFS as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) following amaximum of five target lesions, and with a requirement that new intrahepatic lesions must meet LI-RADS 5 criteria, and OS. Secondary endpoints include objective response rate, duration of response, disease control rate, and time toprogression as assessed by BICR per RECIST v1.1 and Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(mRECIST), as well as PFS as assessed by BICR per mRECIST and safety. The study randomized 480 patients 1:1 to receive:LENVIMA (12 mg [for participants with screening body weight ≥60 kg] or 8 mg [for participants with screeningbody weight

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION today announced that DENSO Group employees won the gold medal for the "Industrial Mechanics" (representing Japan), silver medal for the "Manufacturing Team Challenge" (representing Japan), "CNC Turning" (representing Thailand), and bronze medal for the "CNC Milling" (representing Vietnam) at the 47th WorldSkills Competition 2024, held Sept. 10-15 in Lyon, France.DENSO Group sent twenty entrants to the event to compete in eleven skills. Eleven entrants represented Japan in seven skill areas, three entrants represented Thailand in two skill areas, two entrants represented Vietnam in two skill areas, one entrant represented Indonesia in one skill area, two entrants represented Mexico in two skill areas and one entrant represented the U.S. in one skill area.DENSO first entered the WorldSkills International Competition at the 20th event in 1971, and has won a total of 81 medals to date: 35 golds, 25 silvers, and 21 bronzes. DENSO has won its 17th straight gold medal since the 31st contest in 1991.DENSO considers the development of technology, sophisticated engineering skills and know-how to turn technology into practical applications to be two of the most fundamental components of its monozukuri and the art of making things. Through participation in the WorldSkills Competition, DENSO will continue to develop mentally, technically and physically of young technicians, foster them to become the highly skilled ones of the next generation and pass on their skills.For more information, visit www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2024/20240916-g01/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) have signed a Project Framework Agreement for Mitsubishi Corporation’s participation in ExxonMobil’s facility in Baytown, Texas which is expected to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen with approximately 98% of carbon dioxide (CO2) removed and low-carbon ammonia. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will advance discussions regarding Mitsubishi Corporation’s offtake of low-carbon ammonia and equity participation in the project. The ammonia is expected to be used in Japan for power generation, process heating, and other industrial activities.Contingent on supportive government policy and necessary regulatory permits, the facility is expected to be the world’s largest of its kind upon startup, capable of producing up to 1 billion cubic feet (bcf) daily of low-carbon hydrogen, which is virtually carbon-free with approximately 98% of CO2 removed and more than 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia per year. A final investment decision is expected in 2025 with anticipated startup in 2029.ExxonMobilTM Low Carbon Hydrogen and ammonia will provide customers with a reliable source of low-carbon intensity energy delivered with high operating standards.“Demand continues to build for ExxonMobilTM Low Carbon Hydrogen and ammonia,” said Dan Ammann President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. “We look forward to furthering our leadership position, alongside Mitsubishi Corporation, to advance low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia globally, helping the world achieve a lower emission future.”Mitsubishi Corporation aims to convert part of its liquified petroleum gas (LPG) terminal into an ammonia terminal for transshipment, which will then supply the low-carbon ammonia to various industrial applications, such as power, automobile and chemical, mainly in the Shikoku and Chugoku regions in Japan. Mitsubishi Corporation has established a "Council for utilizing Namikata Terminal as a Hub for introducing Fuel Ammonia" which is targeting to handle around 1 million tons per year of low-carbon ammonia by 2030.In addition, Mitsubishi Corporation intends to partner with Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. for joint equity and ammonia offtake from ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility.“We are excited to be closely collaborating with ExxonMobil to develop low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia supply chains that will bridge the United States and Japan. We are also working with Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., which is developing an ammonia hub near ours and intends to participate in ExxonMobil’s hydrogen facility with us. Together, we will lead this joint initiative to assist in the acceleration of the hard-to-abate sectors’ transition to clean energy,” said Masaru Saito Group CEO, Environmental Energy Group of Mitsubishi Corporation.About Mitsubishi CorporationMitsubishi 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.About ExxonMobilExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions – provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies in the world. ExxonMobil also owns and operates the largest CO2 pipeline network in the United States. In 2021, ExxonMobil announced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission-reduction plans for 2030 for operated assets, compared to 2016 levels. The plans are to achieve a 20-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity; a 40-50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity of upstream operations; a 70-80% reduction in corporate-wide methane intensity; and a 60-70% reduction in corporate-wide flaring intensity.With advancements in technology and the support of clear and consistent government policies, ExxonMobil aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets by 2050. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and ExxonMobil’s Advancing Climate Solutions.Follow us on LinkedIn or contact +1(737) 272-1452.Cautionary StatementStatements of future events, investments, or partnerships in this release are forward-looking statements. Actual future results, including final investment decisions, project plans, partner participation, timing, capacities, and costs could differ materially depending on a number of factors including the ability to execute operational objectives on a timely and successful basis; implementation of government frameworks and permitting for carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, ammonia and other lower-emission technologies; timely completion of construction projects; commercial and consumer interest in lower-emissions opportunities; changes in plans or objectives prior to final funding decisions or project startups; unforeseen technical or operational difficulties; and other factors discussed under the heading Factors Affecting Future Results in the Investors section of ExxonMobil's website at www.exxonmobil.com or Mitsubishi Corporation's website at www.mitsubishicorp.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release and the companies named herein disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Team HRC, a Honda factory team(1) operated by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), will compete with the RTL ELECTRIC trial bike in the International A Super (IAS) Class of the MFJ(2) All Japan Trial Championship series beginning with Round 6, Yuasa, Wakayama.The RTL ELECTRIC is Honda’s first competition electric trial bike, newly developed based on the technology and know-how gained from the Montesa COTA 4RT factory bike which is competing in the FIM(3) Trial World Championship and has helped Toni Bou win 18 consecutive titles. Development of the RTL ELECTRIC also inherits electric (motor, battery) know-how from the CR ELECTRIC PROTO, which began competing in this year’s FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, a world competition for electric off-road bikes.2004 FIM Trial World Championship winner and current Repsol Honda Team manager Takahisa Fujinami (Mie, Japan, age: 44) is acting as RTL ELECTRIC development rider, and will ride in Round 6, Yuasa.Honda is committed to the electrification of motorcycles as the mainstay of its future 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 order to respond to diversifying customer needs, Honda will further advance its technology by taking on the challenge of electrification in trials as well as motocross.Takahisa Fujinami | RTL ELECTRIC Development Rider“I am very happy to be involved in Honda’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality through trials. Electric trial bikes have infinite possibilities, and I would like to use my experience as a rider to work with the development team to make the machine even better. Since I am not yet returning to active duty as a rider, I am limited to being a development rider, but I am looking forward to riding in front of my Japanese fans for the first time in a long while!”Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation“This year, Honda began competing in the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, a new category of electric off-road motorcycle racing. We have now decided to enter the All Japan Trial Championship as well with RTL ELECTRIC. By increasing the number of categories in which we race electric motorcycles, we will hone our competitive skills, accumulate know-how and knowledge, and further accelerate the development of our human resources. Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Takahisa Fujinami for his full support in this project!”Team OverviewTeam: Team HRCBike: RTL ELECTRICRider: Takahisa FujinamiMinder: Carles Barneda Romans(4)(1) Factory team: Racing team managed by the bike manufacturer. For Honda, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) manages its factory teams.(2) MFJ: Motorcycle Federation of Japan(3) Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme(4) He is currently Tony Bou’s minder and was his minder for a long time during Takahisa Fujinami’s playing days.For more information, visit https://global.honda/en/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) is developing a technology that uses AI to analyze the trustworthiness of information on the Internet from multiple perspectives and support fact-checking. This is being carried out as part of a project under Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to develop and demonstrate technologies to counter false and misleading information on the Internet.The effectiveness of the technology will be evaluated by fact-checking organizations such as the Japan Fact-check Center(1) and mass media, including broadcasters, with the aim of improving its trustworthiness. The period of this demonstration project is from August 2024 to March 2025.Framework of the new technologyThe large volume of false and misleading information on the Internet has become a growing problem, and countermeasure technologies are attracting greater attention. Fact-checking organizations and media outlets that are responsible for disseminating highly reliable information are burdened by the large amount of labor that is required to determine the trustworthiness of information. NEC is developing a technology to support fact-checking by utilizing state-of-the-art AI, such Large Language Models (LLM) to analyze and judge the authenticity of content.Outline of the TechnologyThe technology uses AI to analyze whether content consisting of multiple types of data (text, images, video, and audio) is false or misleading. First, the technology detects whether images and other data have been processed, AI then recognizes multiple types of data and converts them into text. Next, LLM that specialize in false information analysis evaluate the text to determine whether the content is correct, whether the information has a reliable source, and whether there are any inconsistencies among the data (e.g., discrepancies between the text and video content).In addition, the technology creates reports in a format similar to reports and articles prepared by experts at fact-checking organizations. The technology also helps to improve fact-checking operations by enabling adjustments according to a user's instructions, such as deleting unreliable information or adding new information.Fact-checking organizations such as the Japan Fact-check Center and mass media, including broadcasting stations, will be evaluating the performance of the technology, aiming to improve its trustworthiness and for it to be available for practical application in FY2025~2026.Under the value-delivery model "NEC BluStellar"(2), NEC is transforming business models with cutting-edge technologies to help solve challenges for customers and society.(1) Japan Fact-check Center: https://www.factcheckcenter.jp/english-page/(2) NEC provides end-to-end services for digital transformation (DX) through the "NEC BluStellar" value-delivery model. NEC BluStellar transforms business models to address social and business challenges by applying diverse industry insights and world-leading technological expertise to the entire DX process, from customer strategy consultation through implementation.ShareAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO Corporation today announced it has decided to transfer all its shares in NiPPA Co., Ltd. (NiPPA), a DENSO group company, to a special purpose company called NiPPA Holdings. NiPPA Holdings’ entire stake is held by a fund operated by Nippon Mirai Holdings Co., Ltd. (NMC). The transfer of all shares of NiPPA held by DENSO (effective September 30, 2024) and the conversion of NiPPA into a wholly owned subsidiary by NiPPA Holdings (effective October 1, 2024) were resolved at NiPPA’s shareholders meeting today.Since its founding in 1936, NiPPA has operated as Nihon Pakkin Manufacturing Co., Ltd., with its main businesses being complex precision stamping, insert molding and radiator cap manufacturing. Since DENSO’s equity participation in 1992, NiPPA, which excels at manufacturing high-precision parts and possesses strong engineering capabilities, has refined its technologies, enhanced its competitiveness and grown through joint development of different thickness drawing*1 and other technologies.Amid changes in the business environment, such as the spread of electrification and advances in autonomous driving technology, DENSO and NiPPA have examined how they can continue to create social value and sustainable business growth. DENSO decided to transfer its NiPPA shares to better promote NiPPA’s expansion into non-automotive fields. The move allows NiPPA to leverage the technologies and skills acquired by NiPPA under NMC, which has extensive experience in supporting growth strategies of the manufacturing industry, thus enabling NiPPA to continue sustainable growth.DENSO will continue to reform its business portfolio and contribute to the further development of the mobility society by actively working to maintain and strengthen its supply chain while taking into account the future business plans of its business partners.(1) A processing technique to partially change the thickness of stamped partsFor more information visit https://www.denso.com/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

LONDON, Sept 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transport for Wales (TfW) has selected Hitachi to help digitally transform publictransport within Wales, making it easier for customers to plan, book and pay for different modes of travel.Highlights:Five-year partnership to digitallyconnect public transport journeysacross Wales through a single app.Applying knowledge and experiencefrom Japan’s rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system includes all public transport, bikes, e- scooters and demand-based solutions.Partnership exemplifies how HitachiRail is driving the mobility transition, making sustainable, low carbon travel easier to choose, plan and pay for.Over the next five years, Hitachi will deliver a multimodal digital booking system that will include all modes of publictransport and be available to customers through a simple, user friendly app.Rail, local bus, fflecsi and TrawsCymru services will all be available to plan and book through the one digital back-office solution from Hitachi, as well as a host of other micromobility (bikes, e-scooters) and demand-based mobilitysolutions already being used in Wales.Hitachi is leveraging its digital expertise from its involvement in ticketing on the Japanese rail network and various initiatives in Italy to develop a bespoke Mobility as a Service (MaaS) product for Wales. With over 50 million multimodal ticketing transactions taking place every day using Hitachi Rail ticketing technology, the global provider of rail solutions will use its experience of digitally connecting millions of journeys daily to deliver a unique partnership with TfW.Marie Daly, Chief Customer and Culture Officer at TfW said:"At TfW we're always looking to improve the customer experience and in doing this we want to attract more people to our public transport network."This exciting and ambitious project will deliver a digital solution that will help our customers plan point to point journeys using different modes of public transport. It's all part of our longer-term plans and aspirations to provide ourcustomers with one network, one timetable and one ticket."We look forward to working with Hitachi and bringing this global expertise to public transport in Wales."MaaS solutions typically focus on urban areas; however, this partnership is pioneering because it will cover the entiretyof Wales, including rural areas that are often overlooked for digital innovation. Equally, MaaS will make greener, lowcarbon travel easier to choose, plan and pay for. This will help accelerate green transformation within cities and the Welsh countryside.Hitachi’s extensive expertise in digital systems integration was a key factor in being chosen as TfW’s MaaS technology partner. Equally, Hitachi can call upon the Hitachi group’s digital expertise in AI and its Microsoft Azure frameworkagreement to ensure the system is always at the forefront of innovation, making it easy to integrate more modes of transport, expand coverage and meet growing demand.Justin Southcombe, Commercial Director at Hitachi Rail said:“This strategic partnership with TfW will benefit from the breadth of mobility, digital and behavioural science expertise that exists in the Hitachi Group.“Hitachi can combine the latest in cutting-edge digital technology, with deep knowledge of managing some of the world’s most popular transport systems, to better connect journeys. “By making public transport more accessible and user-friendly, Hitachi can help increase sustainable travel in Wales.”This MaaS project is an example of how Hitachi Rail is driving the mobility transition by digitally connecting modes of transport, making it easier for passengers to plan and choose public transport. Enhancing connectivity encouragesmodal shift to public transport to deliver sustainable travel and reduce transport emissions.Meanwhile, Hitachi is using its existing collaboration with Goldsmith University to incorporate new research and development around behavioural science, so that humans’ motivations in their travel decisions are built into the design. This ability to draw on R&D and digital expertise of different group businesses demonstrates how Hitachi can be a strategic partner to deliver digital and mobility solutions.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 delivering smart mobility solutions. On 24-27 September, Hitachi Rail will exhibit a range of its smart mobility solutions at the global rail exhibition, InnoTrans in Berlin.More information on Hitachi Europe R&D partnership with Goldsmith University can be viewed hereAbout Hitachi RailHitachi Rail is connecting the future of mobility - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more seamless, sustainable transport.With innovative technology and world-leading delivery capabilities, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to customers andconsortia partners globally. The company is an expert in every part of the railway: from train manufacturing and maintenance to digital signalling and smart mobility. Its pioneering products, such as the iconic high speed bullet train,enable billions of passenger journeys and the transport of millions of tonnes of freight, every year.Drawing on the powerful expertise of the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail is uniquely placed to furtherenhance its offer to customers through pioneering new digital solutions and services.In FY22, Hitachi Rail had revenues of over €5bn. The company has around 15,000 employees in 38 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams.Hitachi Rail’s business is local, but its reach is global. With deep roots in its communities, the company is committed to delivering sustainable progress for all.Find out more by visiting hitachirail.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has published the ESG Databook 2024, a report on its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives from April 2023 onwards.NEC ESG Databook 2024URL: www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/report/index.html As outlined in its Mid-term Management Plan 2025 (*), NEC aims to create social and environmental value through its business, with a focus on growth areas, and as part of its financial strategy, is strengthening its non-financial foundations to support the sustainable growth of the company and society.The main initiatives outlined in the ESG Databook 2024 are as follows:1. Utilization of Sustainability Information Disclosure StandardsThe ESG Databook 2024 was composed with reference to the four components of the ISSB and SSBJ drafts of Sustainability Information Disclosure Standards: "Governance," "Strategy," "Risk Management (including NEC’s unique opportunity creation)," and "Indicators and Goals." In addition to examining the gap between disclosure standards and actual initiatives, the Databook will also be used as a tool for dialogue with investors and research institutions that utilize it.2. Initiatives to reduce capital costs by promoting businesses that contribute to carbon neutrality and by addressing environmental risksIn response to the growing interest in decarbonization among customers and society, NEC is introducing a variety of environmental solutions, including its Sustainability Transformation (SX) consulting services, which support the formulation of strategies and roadmaps toward carbon neutrality and nature positivity. Specifically, in response to the intensification of natural disasters caused by climate change, the Japan Consortium for Adaptation Finance was established with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited in order to expand the market for "Adaptation Finance," which promotes the procurement of funds by visualizing the effects of adaptation measures using digital technologies. In addition, to ensure a stable supply of food, NEC is expanding sales of AI-based agricultural support solutions through strategic partnerships that act as a new pillar for growth business.Meanwhile, for the third consecutive year, NEC has issued sustainability-linked bonds with KPIs based on the strength of its environmental initiatives, including its selection as a CDP "A-List (Climate Change)" company for five consecutive years, in an effort to reduce its capital costs. Furthermore, in July 2023, NEC became the first company from Japan’s IT industry to issue a TNFD report, disclosing its natural capital initiatives to stakeholders, and in June 2024, published a second edition.3. Strengthening security for NEC and society, and strengthening the acquisition and development of human resourcesAs NEC is engaged in businesses that have a high level of public importance, it has positioned cybersecurity and information security as a form of materiality. NEC is promoting measures in accordance with the Cybersecurity Management Guidelines Ver. 3.0 of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Ver. 2.0 of the U.S.-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and discloses its initiatives in the "NEC Information Security Report." In fiscal 2023, NEC was awarded the highest rating of "Two Stars" by the Japan Federation of Information Technology Associations (JFIA) as a company with particularly excellent security measures and as a model to emulate.NEC Information Security Report 2024 (published in September 2024)URL: www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/security/index.html Additionally, as part of NEC’s human resource management, the company is also strengthening the acquisition and development of security and digital transformation (DX) personnel who can meet the expectations and deserve the trust of customers.4. Strengthening Corporate GovernanceIn June 2023, NEC transitioned from a company with a board of corporate auditors to a company with a nominating committee, etc. By clearly separating supervision and execution, NEC has strengthened the supervisory function of the board of directors, while at the same time accelerating decision-making and business execution by delegating significant authority to executive officers.5. Continued inclusion in major ESG indicesAs a result of these efforts, NEC continues to be included in major ESG indices, such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index, the FTSE4Good Index Series, and the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes, which is one of the financial strategy targets of the Mid-term Management Plan 2025.Guided by the NEC Way, NEC aims to create the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency and to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Moreover, NEC contributes to all 17 SDGs by actively engaging with various stakeholders and leveraging the power of ICT to address social challenges.(*) Mid-term Management Plan 2025: www.nec.com/en/global/ir/library/plan2025.html About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda(1) today announced that it has begun joint research on AI technologies with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), more specifically, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence, CI(2)), original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people.The IITs are a home to a large number of excellent researchers and engineers, and through the joint research with those institutes, Honda will strive to advance the underlying technologies of CI, with an eye toward the future applications for technologies that reduce traffic collisions and enable automated driving.Honda has been working on research and development of CI with the aim to realize a society where each and every person can enjoy the joy and freedom of mobility. To this end, Honda is trying to make the mobility of people and things ubiquitous (whenever, wherever, to any destination), collision-free and stress-free. Honda is currently conducting technology demonstrations as a proof of concept of its CI-powered micro-mobility vehicle/robot in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.Aiming to achieve further advancement of CI, Honda and IITs have set joint research themes such as recognition of the surrounding environment and cultivation of cooperative behavior, and will conduct joint research and development while utilizing the cutting-edge AI technologies. Moreover, for each research theme, Honda associates and IIT professors will jointly engage with IIT students for planning, designing, developing and testing technologies which work beyond the confines of the laboratory and thereby proceed with the research and development more flexibly and with a high degree of freedom. This will enable Honda and IITs to work in a more flexible environment with deeper exchange of academic and industry insights.In addition, as part of this joint research, Honda with the help of IITs is aiming to conduct verification of driving assistance and automated driving technologies in the suburbs of Delhi and in Mumbai. Due to numerous variations in the road systems and a large number of road users, India has a complex traffic environment where situations that occur frequently are difficult for AI to predict. By conducting technology verification in such a technically challenging environment, Honda and IITs will refine the underlying technologies of CI and strive to apply them to future driver assistance and automated driving technologies in various regions of the world, including India.Honda has been actively hiring IIT graduates since 2019, and many of them are now playing key roles in the areas of mobility intelligence, including the research and development of CI. By pursuing joint research programs with IIT professors and students specializing in cutting-edge AI and automated driving technologies, Honda will accelerate research and development of CI and also contribute to the fostering of researchers who will play a role in future AI research by providing them with practical research opportunities.(1) Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), a Honda subsidiary in India, will sign a joint research contract with IITs. Engineers from both HCIL and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. a R&D subsidiary of Honda, will participate in the joint research.(2) A type of artificial intelligence that supports the user while cooperating with the user and people around them by communicating with gestures/behaviors and words. Achieving mutual understanding and cooperation between people and systems with CI will enable them to coexist in various situations including complex traffic environments.About Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are national institutes leading the world in cutting-edge engineering and science and technology research. The IITs comprise 23 institutions, each of which is independently organized contributing to advanced technology and research. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), located in Delhi, the capital of India, is home to high end laboratories and centers of excellence trying to tackle the most challenging problems of the world ranging from collaborative robots to carbon neutrality. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay located in Mumbai, the financial capital of India, houses the Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MInDS) a multi-disciplinary collaborative effort to tackle challenges pertaining to the frontiers of AI and Machine Learning. Both IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have been recognized as Institutes of Eminence by the government of India.Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)Establishment: 1961Location: DelhiDirector: Prof. Rangan BanerjeeIndian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)Establishment: 1958Location: Mumbai, MaharashtraDirector: Prof. Shireesh Kedare Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TRENDE Inc., a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan, today announced the launch of its commercial peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading service in collaboration with the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (JA Group) and ITOCHU Corporation. This groundbreaking initiative is part of the "Smart Agri Community" project, a smart city concept tailored for the JA Group. The P2P energy trading service leverages AI-powered demand forecasting and blockchain technology to enable direct energy transactions between prosumers (producers and consumers) with solar PV and storage systems. This innovative approach breaks away from the traditional one-way power flow from utilities to consumers.As solar PV systems installed under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program reach the end of their contract periods, prosumers can now sell their excess electricity directly to other consumers through TRENDE’s P2P platform. This creates new revenue streams for prosumers while allowing consumers to purchase affordable renewable energy, effectively circulating clean energy within the community without waste."We are thrilled to launch this commercial P2P energy trading service, which aligns perfectly with our mission to promote renewable energy adoption," said Masashi Nishio, CEO of TRENDE. "This partnership with JA Group and ITOCHU marks a significant milestone in our efforts to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future."The project is currently being piloted in Gunma Prefecture, with plans to expand to A-COOP supermarkets and JA cooperatives nationwide. Early results have shown economic benefits for all participants, demonstrating the potential of "locally produced, locally consumed" renewable energy.TRENDE has been at the forefront of P2P energy trading research and development. The company has collaborated with the University of Tokyo and Toyota Motor Corporation on blockchain-enabled energy transactions between homes, businesses, and electric vehicles to create a sustainable society."We are excited to see the commercial launch of this innovative P2P energy trading service," said Hiroaki Murase, General Manager, Sustainable Energy Business Department of ITOCHU Corporation. "This partnership with JA Group and TRENDE is a significant step forward in our efforts to drive decarbonization solutions and create a more sustainable future."About TRENDETRENDE Inc. is a renewable energy company that develops and provides renewable energy solutions to residential customers in Japan via its Teraris (https://teraris.jp/) service website. TRENDE’s mission is to accelerate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and redefine the energy ecosystem in Japan with a customer-centric business model and innovative P2P platform. The company’s investors include Itochu, Idemitsu and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. For more information, please visit http://trende.jp/.For inquiries, please contact:TRENDE Inc.Email: pr@trende.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION today announced that it will build a new plant by expanding the site of the Zenmyo Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Construction will start in the first half of FY2025 and will be completed in January 2027, with production slated to start in the first half of FY2028. The total investment will be about 69 billion yen.Image of the new plantDENSO has been expanding the value that it offers in the “green” and “peace of mind” domains based on technologies refined in the automotive business as the core. To evolve from a “Tier 1 supplier that supports the auto industry” to a “Tier 1 supplier that supports a mobility-centered society,” DENSO has been working on three challenges: “evolution of mobility,” “creation of new value,” and “strengthening of fundamental technologies.”Software, which is part of “strengthening of fundamental technologies,” is embedded in electronic control units (ECUs), which control electrification products and ADAS products, and plays a key role. Software will keep growing with the advancement of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and electrification, and large-scale integrated ECUs will be required for overall control of vehicle functions. The new plant will feature a production system that can quickly respond to market expansion and customers’ needs in the future by mainly manufacturing large-scale integrated ECUs.The new plant will be the first to incorporate DENSO’s next-generation plant concept from the planning phase. The plant will realize a creative workstyle based on digital infrastructure and automation technology, which will be deployed across the plant. It will also be capable of 24-hour unmanned operation, significantly improving production efficiency. Further, the aim is to build an environmentally friendly carbon-neutral plant by utilizing private power generation, which will use solar panels and hydrogen.Features of the next-generation plant1. Flexible production systemProducts will be standardized by using common materials and components of products. Diverse products will be produced on a single line in combination with production lines that enable equipment to be easily recombined, thus quickly and flexibly handling changes in the types and quantities of products.The components and units of the production equipment will be standardized. The processing programs will also be standardized, and software compatibility will be enhanced to significantly reduce the lead time for production preparation.2. 24-hour unmanned operationThe equipment and the flow of goods will be constantly monitored by cameras and sensors in the plant. When signs of equipment failure are detected, the situation will be judged remotely and action will be taken before the equipment fails, enabling production lines to run non-stop.In addition to the production lines, the entire process, including unloading of materials and components, transfer within the plant, replenishment and feeding of materials, and packing of products for shipment will be automated to realize unmanned operation.3. Shifting to a workstyle that takes full advantage of digital solutionsThe plant will be reproduced virtually by using digital twin technology. Equipment verification and kaizen simulations will help build an efficient and streamlined production system.The on-site know-how accumulated through manufacturing operations will be turned into explicit knowledge, and a database will be created so that the knowledge is available to anyone. The database will be used to increase automation, perform the kaizen cycle quickly, and facilitate the evolution of manufacturing.DENSO will continue to address social challenges, such as the declining labor force and environmental concerns, through innovative manufacturing methods, thereby fostering a sense of security and well-being for everyone.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2024/rd07-preview/. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 7, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that its Board of Directors tentatively decided, at a meeting held on August 19, 2024, the appointment of executives for TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP CO., LTD., which will be newly established on September 30, and group companies (TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL RETAILING CO., LTD., TANAKA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., and EEJA Ltd.).TANAKA Holdings Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/ Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20240906.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that the development and production plans for its next-generation batteries (performance version) and all-solid-state batteries were certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as part of the Japanese government's "Supply Assurance Plan for Batteries."Certification was granted for (1) production of next-generation batteries (performance version) at Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc. (PPES), (2) production of next-generation batteries (performance version) at Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd.*1(PEVE) and (3) R&D and production of all-solid-state batteries.(1)Next-Generation Battery (Performance Version)PPES, ToyotaStarting from 2026, gradually implemented9GWh/year(2)PEVE*1, Toyota(3)All-Solid-State BatteryToyota*1Effective October 1, 2024, PEVE will be renamed "TOYOTA BATTERY Co., Ltd."The "Initiatives to Ensure A Stable Supply of Batteries," a policy defined by METI, is based on the Economic Security Promotion Act. The policy aims to strengthen the production infrastructure of batteries, including battery cells, materials, and manufacturing equipment, which have been designated as critical materials. The battery industry is an equipment-intensive industry requiring large-scale investments in significant facilities. To maintain and enhance manufacturing capabilities and technologies within Japan's battery industry, which includes equipment industries and material manufacturers, government support is provided.By advancing battery development and production in Japan, Toyota aims to contribute to the further development of the industry and the strengthening of the production infrastructure of batteries. Additionally, by enhancing the competitiveness of batteries, Toyota seeks to improve the marketability of electrified vehicles and achieve carbon neutrality through a multi-pathway approach.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/41100223.html.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 6, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and the BMW Group (BMW) signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration in the hydrogen sector, with a view to creating a hydrogen society and achieving overall carbon neutrality. Both companies will work together on the development of fuel cells system and the improvement of infrastructure.The two companies signed an agreement in December 2011 to establish a mid-long-term cooperative relationship in environmental technology, and have jointly advanced the development of environmental technologies, including fuel cells and sports cars, for over a decade. Sharing a common vision of "realizing a hydrogen society," the two companies will continue to accelerate technological innovation in fuel cell systems.The two companies will provide a wider range of options to customers by equipping more passenger cars with fuel cell systems.Toyota and BMW are collaborating on the development of a third-generation fuel cell system, which will be installed in both companies' models to provide customers with a broader range of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). As a first step, BMW plans to launch its first mass-produced FCEV in 2028.Both companies will also work to create synergies through collaboration in development and procurement as well as drive down costs by amalgamating powertrain units to expand commercial and passenger vehicle demand. By making FCEV a more accessible option, the partnership will contribute to the creation of a hydrogen society.Establishing sustainable hydrogen supply networksBoth companies believe that working with like-minded partners is essential for realizing a hydrogen society. Given the need to create clusters of demand for hydrogen in the early stages of popularisation, Toyota and BMW will encourage sustainable hydrogen supply by creating demand and working closely with hydrogen-producing companies as well as distribution and refueling facilities to ensure a stable hydrogen supply and reduce costs.(Left to right) Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Koji Sato, President of Toyota Motor Corporation,Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG,Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, DevelopmentKoji Sato, President of Toyota, said, "We are pleased that the collaboration between BMW and Toyota has entered a new stage. In our long history of partnership, we have confirmed that BMW and Toyota share the same passion for cars and belief in "technology openness" and a "multi-pathway" approach to carbon neutrality. Based on these shared values, we will deepen our collaboration in efforts such as the joint development of next-generation fuel cell systems and the expansion of infrastructure, aiming for the realization of a hydrogen society. We will accelerate our efforts together with BMW and partners across various industries to realize a future where hydrogen energy supports society."Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG, commented, "This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer. Powered by hydrogen and driven by the spirit of our cooperation, it will underscore how technological progress is shaping future mobility. And it will herald an era of significant demand for fuel cell electric vehicles."Toyota has positioned hydrogen as a key energy source in its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, and has been advancing initiatives in collaboration with many partners across the areas of "producing, transporting, storing, and using" hydrogen.Toyota aims to be best-in-town by conducting locally rooted management that caters to each region's market characteristics and customer needs. Moving forward, we will continue to address the needs of customers in each region by focusing on a multi-pathway approach that includes FCEV, BEV, HEV, and PHEV options, all while steadily working towards reducing CO2 emissions.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO Corporation will start inverter production at DENSO Fukushima Co., Ltd., to reinforce its manufacturing capability in Japan and enhance the DENSO Group’s competitiveness in the electrification field. DENSO Fukushima is a DENSO Group company that manufactures automotive thermal products, such as air conditioners and engine cooling modules (ECMs), and fuel system components for gasoline engines. While the company will continue to produce these products, it has established a new inverter production line at Plant No. 2, with product shipments beginning today.DENSO started producing inverters, which are essential components for automotive electrification technology, in 1997*. Now, the company has the largest share of the global automotive inverter market, reflecting the product’s high demand cultivated through excellent quality and performance.DENSO has been manufacturing inverters at the Hirose Plant in addition to the Anjo Plant, which is the global mother plant for electrification in Japan. Foreseeing the acceleration of electrification, DENSO made the strategic decision to launch inverter production at DENSO Fukushima as well.With the latest production expansion to three plants in Japan, DENSO now globally manufactures inverters at eight plants in four regions, including DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. in North America, DENSO Manufacturing Hungary Ltd. in Europe, and Tianjin DENSO Electronics Co., Ltd., Tianjin DENSO Engine Electrical Products Co., Ltd., and DENSO (Guangzhou Nansha) Co., Ltd. in China. This enables the company to rapidly meet inverter demand worldwide.By expanding the production of inverters, which are key to realizing a sustainable mobility-oriented society, the DENSO Group will quickly and flexibly meet the various needs of customers and further enhance its competitiveness in the electrification field.*This includes the period when inverters were produced at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Hirose Plant. In April 2020, due to the consolidation of the electronic components business between Toyota and DENSO, the Hirose Plant was transferred to DENSO.References:Please visit our website for more information about DENSO’s inverters and initiatives taken at DENSO Fukushima,About DENSO’s InvertersDENSO’s Core Technology Created by the Collaboration of Its Expertswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/tech-design/techlinks_electrification_2/About DENSO FukushimaFeature Page: Hydrogen energy as the key to achieving zero carbon emissionswww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/feature/hydrogen/Local Production for Local Consumption: Building a Next-Generation Energy Model in Fukushimawww.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/fukushima_factory/ Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the presentation of research across various types of cancer from its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, which is taking place virtually and in-person in Barcelona, Spain from September 13 to 17.First presentation of results from the first interim analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating lenvatinib(LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, in combination withtransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) will be featured in an ESMO Presidential Symposium (NCT04246177;Presentation: #LBA3).“The late-breaking data from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial add to a growing body of research that we have undertaken in hepatocellular carcinoma, reinforcing Eisai’s longstanding commitment to people living with thisdevastating disease,” said Dr. Takashi Owa, Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President, Eisai Co., Ltd. “We are eager to share these findings at ESMO, alongside our other research on lenvatinib monotherapy and incombination with pembrolizumab, and pipeline developments, as this crucial scientific exchange fuels our mission to accelerate progress in oncology and help improve the lives of patients and families affected by cancer.”Additionally, a Mini Oral presentation will feature real-world evidence for patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) treated with lenvatinib monotherapy in Europe and Canada (Presentation: #1926MO). Research into the use of lenvatinib monotherapy in patients with HCC from the Phase 4STELLAR study (Presentation: #964P) and from a real-world study utilizing the LINK (Liver cancer IN Korea) research network (Presentation: #972P) will be shared in poster presentations. An exploratory analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 trial evaluating tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma will also be presented (NCT03884101; Presentation: #737P).Research from Eisai’s pipeline includes a quality-of-life analysis from the Phase 3 EMERALD study in Japan evaluating either Eisai’s eribulin (HALAVEN®) or a taxane in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab inpatients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer (NCT03264547; Presentation: #373P); findings from a Phase 1b dose-expansion cohort evaluating E7386 (a CBP/β- catenin interaction inhibitor) in combination with lenvatinib in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma with progression following prior anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy (NCT04008797; Presentation: #738P); as well as presentations for BB-1701, an antibody drug conjugate which combines an anti-HER2 antibody with Eisai’s approved anticancer drug eribulin via its linker, inpreviously-treated patients with HER2-positive or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic breast cancer (NCT06188559; Presentation: #437TiP) and non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 mutation/amplification(Presentation: #1296P; presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd), respectively.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. Regular abstracts will be made available via the ESMO websiteon Monday, September 9, at 12:05 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST). Late-breaking abstracts accepted for presentation at ESMO as a Proffered Paper or Mini Oral will be published on the ESMO website at12:05 AM CEST on the day of the presentation. Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CEST on the day of their poster session.Cancer TypeStudy/CompoundAbstract TitleAbstract Type & DetailsLenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Gastrointestinal Cancer LEAP-012Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with or without lenvatinib (len) plus pembrolizumab (pembro) for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC): phase 3 LEAP-012 studyPresidential Symposium(Proffered Paper Session) Presentation #LBA3 September 14, 20245:36-5:48 PM CEST Endometrial Carcinoma LEAP-001Characterization of tumor response with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab (LEN + Pembro) in the ENGOT-en9/LEAP-001 studyPoster SessionPresentation #737P September 14, 2024Lenvatinib Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Real-World EvidenceRadioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-R DTC) patients treated with lenvatinib monotherapy: real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in Europe and CanadaMini Oral PresentationPresentation #1926MO September 13, 20244:05-4:10 PM CEST Gastrointestinal Cancer Real-World EvidenceEfficacy and safety of lenvatinib vs. sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-center real-world study from the LINK research networkPoster SessionPresentation #972P September 16, 2024 STELLARLenvatinib (L) and sorafenib (S) in patients (pts) with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC): an international, multicenter, phase 4 study (STELLAR)Poster SessionPresentation #964P September 16, 2024 Eribulin Breast Cancer JBCRG-M06/ EMERALDQuality-of-life outcomes in patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer treated with eribulin mesylate in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab in the phase 3 JBCRG-M06/EMERALD studyPoster SessionPresentation #373P September 16, 2024Pipeline Endometrial Carcinoma E7386Global, phase 1b dose-expansion cohort of E7386 + lenvatinib (LEN) in patients (pts) with advanced (a) endometrial cancer (EC) that progressed on platinum-based chemotherapy (CTx) and an anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy (IO)Poster SessionPresentation #738P September 14, 2024 Breast Cancer BB-1701An open-label, multicenter, phase 2 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BB-1701, a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting HER2, in previously treated patients (pts) with HER2+ or HER2-low unresectable or metastatic (M) breast cancer (BC)Poster SessionPresentation #437TiP September 16, 2024 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer BB-1701A phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BB-1701 in advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with HER2 mutation/amplification (Presented by Bliss Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)Poster SessionPresentation #1296P September 14, 2024In March 2018, Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), through an affiliate, entered into a strategic collaboration for the worldwide co- development and co-commercialization of lenvatinib, both as monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck &Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, pembrolizumab. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in various tumor types across multiple clinical trials.In May 2023, Eisai entered into a joint clinical trial collaboration agreement with Bliss Biopharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Zhejiang Province, China, “BlissBio”), for BB-1701, a HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC), with option rights for a strategic collaboration. Eisai is currently investigating BB-1701 in a Phase 2 clinical trial in Japan and the United States for breast cancer, and BlissBio is investigating aPhase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States and China for HER2-expressing solid tumors.1. Eisai’s Focus on CancerEisai acknowledges “Oncology” as one of its key strategic areas, and will continue to focus on the discovery and development of anti-cancer drugs within drug discovery domains including “tumor microenvironment”, “proteostasis disruption”, “cell linage and cell differentiation”, and “inflammation, hypoxia, oxidative stress and cell senescence” under the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development organization. Eisai aspires to discover innovative new drugs with new targets and mechanisms of action from these domains with the aim of contributing to the cure of cancers.(1) KEYTRUDA® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA.(2) E7386 is created through collaboration research between Eisai and PRISM BioLab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanagawa)(3) The presentation with TiP (Trial in Progress Submission) attached to the abstract number indicates that the study is in the intermediate stage, and the presentation does not report the final study results.(4) The majority of participants in the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial had intermediate stage HCC per Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging, however, the study also enrolled participants with other BCLC stagesMedia Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The IOWN Network Solution (400G) (hereinafter, The Solution) combines the IOWN-related technologies of NTT Corporation (NTT) and those of IP Infusion Inc. (IP Infusion)(1), a leading software company in the United States, to realize high-speed, high-capacity, and low-power consumption communication.NTT and ACCESS Co., Ltd. (ACCESS)(2) have been strengthening the collaboration of the R&D and productization of network OS as well as sales and support in the global market through a capital and business alliance(3) to develop the IOWN.Today, nine companies, NTT, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT), ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom Inc. (Broadcom), Edgecore Networks Corporation (Edgecore), UfiSpace Co., Ltd. (UfiSpace), Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd. (FOC), and NEC Corporation (NEC), are announcing that they are ready to provide the solution to realize 400Gbps high-speed data center connectivity by their close collaboration, with their technologies and products. This solution will be sold by NTT-AT and IP Infusion.With this solution, customers such as data center operators and telecommunication carriers can construct simple and lower cost inter-data center networks based on 400G ZR/ZR+ for high-speed and long-distance transmission. This will contribute to a 50% reduction in the construction and operation costs of the network equipment(4), 40% reduction in power consumption(4), and rack space.1. BackgroundThe rapid increase in power consumption has become a social issue as the data amount in data centers increases due to the development and spread usage of generative AI and machine learning. As the data amount is expected to further increase in the future, there are growing expectations for low-cost construction of high-speed connections between data centers to distribute expanding data calculation processing and low-power consumption.In constructing high-speed data center connections, software-hardware integrated network devices with a limited number of optical transceivers options are usually used in the current network, which poses a problem in terms of investment efficiency. In response, there is a need to improve investment efficiency through the software and hardware disaggregation and the flexible selection of optical transceivers.2. IOWN Network Solution (400G) OverviewThis solution provides a switch/router capable of long-distance transmission at 400Gbps. Its software and hardware are disaggregated, it’s consisted of a network OS (software), a white box switches/routers (hardware), and a 400G ZR/ZR+ optical transceivers (optical transceiver). Depending on the needs, customers can combine optical transceivers that comply with the open standard and is fully validated.Figure 1. IOWN Network Solution (400G) Overview Features of IOWN Network Solution (400G)FOC and NEC optical transceivers are equipped with NTT Innovative Devices Corporation's Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices that achieve low-power and stable transmission performance and comply with the open standard specifications.A switch/router is realized by combining Network OS and white box switch/router, and customers can select the appropriate combination from the multiple white box switches/routers and optical transceivers to meet the needs. (Fig. 2)By combining the transponder functions in switches/routers, it reduces procurement and maintenance cost, power consumption, rack space usage, and construction lead time (Fig. 3).Network OS that combines technologies of NTT and ACCESS/IP Infusion that provides a rich set of functions that contribute to advance maintenance and operation quality improvement of customer networks.Figure 2. Combination of Network OS, White Box Switch/router, and Optical Transceiver for the IOWN Network Solution (400G) Figure 3. Switch/router Integration of Transponder Functions with IOWN Network Solution (400G)3. Solution Providing FormationThis solution is provided as a package of components from the following formation with one-stop and total support, from construction to 24/7 maintenance and operation.Figure 4. Formation for Providing IOWN Network Solutions (400G)4. Customer InquiriesPlease contact the sales representative of NTT-AT and IP Infusion.5. Future DevelopmentsNTT, NTT-AT, ACCESS, IP Infusion, Broadcom, Edgecore, UfiSpace, FOC, and NEC will keep collaborating with their technologies and products to meet the needs for high-speed and large-capacity connections between data centers, high-speed and large-capacity back-end networks in data centers, and reduction of power consumption.In addition, we will meet the needs for the advancement of the data center related networks, such as the realization of high-capacity, low-delay, and low-power communication between data centers and various sites by connecting to IOWN APN.6. EndorsementNetwork OS ContributorsTakehiko Kawazoe, Senior Executive Vice President, NTT"The presence of various global partners is essential to the promotion of IOWN. We are pleased that a new IOWN solution combining the technologies of NTT's IOWN and each company will be offered to the world. The NTT Group will continue to work with global partners to release IOWN products as soon as possible and contribute to advance the customer networks. By implementing IOWN, which is a next-generation communication platform with high capacity, low latency, and low-power consumption, we will contribute to realize a well-being society."Tadashi Ito, President, NTT-AT"As a member of the NTT Group, NTT-AT is working on the distribution of IOWN technologies. We expect that the launch of IOWN network solutions will accelerate the spread of IOWN technologies. We will provide total systems/solutions that combine the network OS "Beluganos", which NTT has developed together with IP Infusion, the optical transceivers and white box device, and will actively contribute to the realization of the software-based and open architecture that NTT has been leading. Although Beluganos has been primarily deployed in data center networks so far, we will expand it into new business areas such as carrier and enterprise networks, and even as an IOWN solution from now on, aiming to develop our business as a system and service provider of IOWN solutions together with domestic and overseas partners."Kiyo Oishi, President and CEO, ACCESS"ACCESS has grown by developing products and services that leverage innovative new telecom technologies, such as mobile Internet and IP-TV, to deliver new experiences in our daily lives. As generative AI technology rapidly advances, the high-speed, low-power communication technology realized by IOWN can overcome the challenges faced by modern data centers. IOWN will provide a new business opportunity for ACCESS by making widespread AI experiences available to everyone. We are extremely proud to be able to expand this solution globally alongside our wonderful partners."Atsushi Ogata, CEO and President, IP Infusion"We are proud to partner with NTT in the development, go-to-market, and distribution with 24/7 support through a single point of contact for the NTT IOWN Network Solution, based on OcNOS. OcNOS continues to be relevant as the industry's most mature and supported networking operating system for white box deployments in the industry and is positioned to be the platform for powering the next generation of computing and network applications."White Box Switch/Router ContributorsRam Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Switching Group, Broadcom"As a provider of switching, routing, and high-speed digital signal processing technology for AI/ML and data center networking, Broadcom is committed to the vision of the IOWN Global Forum. We are excited to collaborate with NTT and other members of the community to drive transformative changes in the connected world."Andy Wu, Chairman and President, Edgecore"Edgecore is thrilled to collaborate with NTT, to drive the collective success of IOWN journey. With the robust design and manufacturing quality from our experienced team, Edgecore provides 400G open networking switches/routers to meet market requirements. Together, we are not just building a network, but fostering an ecosystem for growth, creativity, and excellence through our long-term partnership."Vincent Ho, CEO, UfiSpace"UfiSpace leads in open networking innovation, fulfilling the need for high-speed, large-capacity inter-data center connectivity. Our participation in the IOWN Network Solution (400G) ensures our customers’ benefit from greater choices, flexibility, and optimized total cost of ownership."Transceiver ContributorsTakashi Yamane, President, FOC"FOC has been providing cutting-edge optical transceivers that contribute to developing the communication infrastructure of society since coherent transmission was first introduced. We are pleased that our open standards-based coherent optical transceivers are recommended for use in the IOWN network solutions ecosystem. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by developing and providing cutting-edge technologies that meet the needs of our customers."Michio Kiuchi, Corporate Executive Vice President and President of the Telecom Services Business Unit at NEC Corporation"NEC is pleased to announce co-creation activities with IOWN Network Solutions. The optical transceivers provided by NEC conform to open standard specifications and achieve low power consumption by incorporating Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices and optical integrated components from NTT Innovative Devices. Going forward, NEC will continue to provide optical transceivers that support open networks and contribute to large-capacity, low-power networks between next-generation data centers."(1) IP Infusion, a 100% subsidiary of ACCESS, has network OS technology, knowledge, and support capabilities, as well as a global delivery and operation structure. IP Infusion's OcNOS network operating system has been named as a "Leader" and "Outperformer" in GigaOm's Radar Report for all 3 network operating systems categories for 4 consecutive years and has sold over 50,000 licenses worldwide.(2) ACCESS provides advanced IT solutions centered on mobile and network software technologies for telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and other industries around the world. It has the capability and know-how to develop virtualization technology in over 1.5 billion mobile software and network software that has been widely adopted by hundreds of companies.(3) NTT and ACCESS Sign Capital and Business Alliance for Development of IOWN (2023.12.12)Related Links: https://group.ntt/jp/newsrelease/2023/12/12/pdf/231212aa.pdf(4) On our assumed environment(5) Within the NTT Group, NTT conducts R & D and NTT-AT commercializes the technology.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kawasaki and Las Vegas, Sept 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and MoBagel Inc. today announced that Fujitsu has provided AI technology from its Fujitsu Kozuchi service for use in Decanter AI, an AutoML platform developed by US-based AI startup MoBagel Inc. This new solution, designed to accelerate AI-driven predictions, will be available globally starting from September 5, 2024 and is born out of a strategic partnership between the two companies established in December 2023.Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML, which automates the construction of machine learning models, and Wide Learning™, a part of the explainable AI technology Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, are being provided to MoBagel under license. By integrating Fujitsu’s AI services into Mobagel’s Decanter AI platform, the two companies have enabled the creation of advanced AI models that are both accurate and cost-effective, while streamlining data analysis. With this solution, the two companies will drive AI innovation and help more businesses and organizations achieve faster AI-driven transformation.How the technology speeds up AI predictionsThe AI prediction acceleration solution integrated into Decanter AI includes three key features.(1) Data Verification and Anomaly Scoring:The input data are validated using Decanter AI’s processing technology to ensure accurate and efficient modeling. This scoring system flags the data as being either “Healthy”, “Moderate”, or “Critical” based on its integrity and relevance. This system ensures that the dataset is accurately evaluated for optimal use in analysis and modeling and will give suggestions on how to refine the data for better management.(2) Algorithm Recommendation System:The Algorithm Recommendation System based on Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML technology suggests the most suitable machine learning models. This improves modeling efficiency and accuracy.(3) Deriving Actionable Insights through Feature Analysis:After the data are analyzed by the chosen machine learning models, Feature Analysis based on Wide Learning™ identifies key features and illustrates importance and relevance using weighted combinations. The identified features are then interpreted and summarized by a large language model and reported in natural language.The figure below illustrates Decanter AI being used to identify people who are likely to purchase car insurance. The data verification and anomaly scoring stage checks past purchase data for outliers and eliminates anomalous entries. The algorithm recommendation system suggests the most accurate model for predictions, in this case the random forest model. Finally, Feature Analysis technology ascertains the most important features for identifying individuals likely to purchase car insurance and adds weighted values. This analysis is then translated into natural language through a language learning model.Figure 1: An example of Decanter AI being used to predict car insurance purchasing behavior The incorporation of Fujitsu Kozuchi AutoML and Wide Learning™ into Decanter AI, enables the system to recommend an optimized machine learning model four times faster than was previously possible while maintaining accuracy. In addition, feature analysis powered by Wide Learning™ technology generates actionable recommendations by making relationships easier to find through its use of natural language. This AI solution is highly adaptable, cost-effective, and can be deployed quickly.Hideto (Ted) Okada, SVP and Head of Technology Strategy Unit, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“Fujitsu’s suite of advanced AI services provided through Fujitsu Kozuchi make it a leading player in the enterprise AI market . By providing Fujitsu’s expertise to innovative startups such as MoBagel we are helping our customers to rapidly adopt AI and contributing to the development of new AI offerings.”Adms Chung, CEO of MoBagel Inc., comments:“We are thrilled to partner with Fujitsu, as together we have introduced innovative AI technology that addresses the industry’s most critical challenges: accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in AI transformation. By integrating Fujitsu AutoML and Wide Learning into MoBagel's AI platform, we improve the development and integration of AI models, making them more explainable and better aligned with business impacts. This collaboration enables businesses to create AI applications or AI agents faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively, bringing us closer to our vision of building AI together and beyond.”Future PlansMoBagel, in collaboration with the team at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, will conduct a PoC for utilizing this solution in financial crime prevention. The PoC will take the form of a hands-on workshop where participants use Decanter AI to analyze large volumes of trading data and rapidly identify unusual behavior and suspicious trading patterns.Fujitsu and MoBagel will continue to deliver AI solutions to customers across industries empowering them to transform and streamline their business processes.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.About MoBagelMoBagel is a Gartner-recognized AI/ML platform committed to empowering users to make informed, data-driven decisions seamlessly. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with seven global offices including Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore, MoBagel has assisted over 11,000 brands in deploying AI to create a more resilient future.Using generative AI and machine learning technologies, we develop multiple AI Agents that enhance business process automation and foster precise decision-making in critical areas such as sales & marketing, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. Our platform significantly reduces the typical AI implementation timeline from 12 months to just 1 month, enabling businesses to rapidly address challenges through swift model creation, testing, and deployment.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesMoBagel Inc.E-mail: us@mobagel.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Building Systems, Co., Ltd. today announced that they have newly developed a new model of BuilMirai building IoT solution for small and medium-sized(1) buildings (hereafter, the solutions). The solutions are included in the Lumada(2), improve building management efficiency, maintain and improve operational quality, and enhance user comfort. By launching the solutions, Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems strengthen their green & smart building business.Green & Smart Building Business ConceptThe solutions are a package of solutions required by small and medium-sized buildings based on the technology, experience, and know-how that Hitachi has accumulated through the development and provision of BuilMirai for large buildings. Hitachi Building Systems will provide the solutions as a service. As a first step, from November 2024, Hitachi Building Systems will begin offering three solutions, all available via smartphones, to pass through security points at apartments, monitor building facilities for malfunctions, and monitor security camera imagery. The company will offer the solutions via monthly subscriptions that customers can select as needed, reducing their investment burden and supporting the GX and DX of small and medium-sized buildings.In the future, Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems will continue to expand and enhance their menu of solutions and promote the development of a global standard model of BuilMirai in collaboration with GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi group company and will accelerate the global expansion of the green & smart building business.In recent years, a variety of social issues and needs have emerged against a backdrop of the rising prices of raw materials and energy, soaring labor costs, labor shortages, and climate change associated with global warming. In the building-related field as well, there has been a significant increase in interest in creating new value for buildings in response to changes in office demand, improving the efficiency of building management, and responding to environmental issues such as the more efficient use of energy.In large-scale redevelopment projects, there is a growing trend of building dedicated smart building systems to address these challenges. However, for small and medium-sized buildings, which are the majority of buildings in Japan, it is difficult to implement GX and DX initiatives due to budget constraints, including installation cost, and there is a dearth of systematic solutions suitable for small and medium-sized buildings.Hitachi has been selling the BuilMirai building IoT solution that serves as a platform for green & smart buildings, to large buildings to date. BuilMirai has been chosen to be the building OS(3) for flagship projects such as BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA (Shibaura Project), and Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems has developed the solutions to meet the GX and DX needs of small and medium-sized buildings.Overview and Features of the SolutionsThe first in a series of BuilMirai models for small and medium-sized buildings is a set of as-a-service solutions: a security solution that enables security points in apartments to be controlled remotely, a building facility management solution that enables building facilities such as water tanks, pumps, and power receiving and transforming equipment to be monitored remotely, and a monitoring solution that enables security camera imagery from multiple locations to be remotely monitored.1. Very convenient use via smartphonesAll of the solutions can be easily used via a smartphone by apartment residents and building managers at any time and any place.2. Subscriptions allow users to select the solutions they need, reducing the investment burdenCustomers can select the solutions they need and subscribe to the service on a monthly basis, reducing the investment burden.3. Improved security and comfort of apartmentsThe security solution enables users to unlock security points such as entrances and elevators using a smartphone and call the elevator car to the entrance floor. In addition, guests and couriers can be pre-registered to ensure smooth entry by verifying their GPS location and conducting a one-time authentication.The monitoring solution also allows users to remotely unlock entrance security points while viewing security camera images in real time using a smartphone and to record visitors.Hitachi's Green & Smart Building Business InitiativesHitachi and Hitachi Building Systems are global providers of maintenance services utilizing digital technologies such as IoT and AI for more than one million elevators, escalators and other building equipment, taking advantage of more than 2,000 business bases. Leveraging this strength, they help buildings become smarter and more environmentally responsive. The BuilMirai building IoT solution is provided as a platform for green & smart buildings, connecting various building facilities and systems to enable centralized management, analysis, and control of data. This will help improve the efficiency of building management, maintain and improve the quality of operations, and enhance the comfort of users.Hitachi and Hitachi Building Systems are also strengthening their building equipment and systems business, which is a part of their green & smart buildings business. In April 2024, they consolidated the access control system business of the Hitachi Group into the Building Systems Business Unit of Hitachi, which includes Hitachi Building Systems, to strengthen its structure.In the air conditioning equipment business, Hitachi Building Systems and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (hereafter Hitachi GLS), which provides air conditioning equipment and the air conditioning IoT solution "exiida," have been strengthening their collaboration since 2022. On July 23, 2024 through the capital restructuring of the air conditioning joint venture announced by Hitachi and Hitachi GLS(4), the Hitachi Group as a whole will accelerate its deployment of solutions in growth areas such as data centers, where demand is expanding in line with the rapid spread of generative AI, and green buildings, where demand is growing due to shortages of power supplies .(1) Lumada: Hitachi's advanced digital solutions and services for turning data into insights that drive the digital transformation of social infrastructure.(2) Buildings with a total floor area of 3,000 m² or less.Background Behind the Development of the Solutions(3) Building OS: A data integration platform that standardizes data by treating assets in a building as abstract digital assets, and accelerates application development by linking building facilities to a variety of services.(4) News release dated July 23, 2024 titled Hitachi to Announce Capital Reorganization of Air Conditioning Joint VentureIntroduction at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPANThis solution will be showcased at "Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPAN" held from September 4th (Wed) to 5th (Thu) in Tokyo.Learn more about the solution at the exhibition "EX03-01: Hitachi's Smart Building Solutions to Enrich the Everyday Lives of People Living in Buildings." Security solutions (Smart Security) and monitoring solutions (Smart Monitoring) will be presented.For more information on "Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2024 JAPAN", please visit the official website at: www.service.event.hitachi/en/regist/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 www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., INPEX CORPORATION, Taisei Corporation, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. that the seven companies jointly proposed, has been selected by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (hereinafter "JOGMEC") to conduct "Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects" (hereinafter "Work"), a public offered project.(1)CCS is positioned as a means for decarbonization that should be fully harnessed, particularly in hard-to-abate industries(Note2), to achieve two targets set by the Japanese government: carbon neutrality in 2050 and a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (from FY2013 level) in FY2030. To expedite social implementation of CCS, JOGMEC issued a public call for advanced CCS projects in 2023 with the goal of achieving the successful underground storage of domestically-emitted carbon dioxide (CO2) by FY2030. And the Initiative was selected as one of the first advanced CCS projects in Japan to be eligible for governmental support.The Initiative involves the concept of using ships to transport CO2 separated and captured at the Nippon Steel's Kyushu Works Oita Area and the Kawasaki Plant of DC CO., Ltd., a Taiheiyo Cement Group company, to candidate storage sites. In FY2023, a feasibility study was conducted relating to the CO2 separation, capture, transportation and storage, which included identifying technical issues in the overall project as well as studies on economic viability and public acceptance.(3)The Work selected this time includes Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work relating to the separation, capture, ship transportation and storage of CO2 and appraisal drilling, as the next phase of the project.(4) Based on the results of the feasibility study mentioned above, basic engineering design work will be carried out from the perspectives of both technical and economic viability for each element of the value chain with the goal of starting operations by FY2030.The seven companies will continue to cooperate with each other to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by aiming for the early social implementation of CCS in Japan.(1) Details of the announcements made by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and JOGMEC on June 28, 2024・Advanced Efforts for Commercialization of CCS: JOGMEC selects projects as Japanese Advanced CCS Projects for FY2024 (announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) (Available only in Japanese)https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2024/06/20240628011/20240628011.html・Advanced Efforts for Commercialization of CCS: JOGMEC selects Nine projects as Japanese Advanced CCS Projects (announced by JOGMEC)https://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_10_00072.html(2) Refers to the industries such as the materials industries in which it is considered difficult to achieve decarbonization merely by electrification, the introduction of hydrogen, or other means.(3) Seven Companies Announce to Conduct a Joint Study on Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Projecthttps://www.mhi.com/news/230802.html(4) Overview of Request for Proposal on "Engineering Design for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects" in FY2024. (March 8, 2024) (Available only in Japanese)https://www.jogmec.go.jp/news/bid/bid_10_00836.htmlAbout 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.