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TOKYO, June 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been recognized as a Specialist in the Gartner® report "Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services – Established Vendors."Access the Gartner report (for subscribers only):Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established VendorsAbout the ReportPhysical AI services (PAIS) address the complex challenge of designing, developing, deploying and managing AI-enabled physical systems — such as mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, ships and drones — in real-world environments. Enterprise technology buyers should use this research to evaluate service providers’ PAIS offerings.About NEC’s AINEC has a long history of AI research and development, creating a wide range of technologies that help address business and social needs. For example, NEC pioneered the development of a proprietary world model (*1) capable of predicting human movement and psychological states. Leveraging this technology, in March 2026, NEC announced a first-of-its-kind physical AI system that quantitatively estimates levels of human anxiety and proactively controls robots to avoid increasing user stress (*2).Going forward, NEC will continue to promote the safe and secure implementation of AI by combining these advanced technologies with expertise rooted in specific industries and business operations.Reference URL: NEC's AI Business : AI | NECUnder its value creation model, "NEC BluStellar" (*3), NEC leverages cross-industry expertise and cutting-edge technologies to transform business models and help solve both social challenges and customer management issues. In AI—one of NEC BluStellar’s core technologies—NEC offers services centered on "cotomi," the company’s proprietary AI technology. Going forward, NEC will continue creating added value through the expansion of services and functionalities while helping customers address their challenges through secure, safe, and trustworthy AI services.Gartner DisclaimerGartner®, Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors, Katie, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Goodness, Arjun Boparai, Christian Stephan, 8 June 2026GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and its affiliates.Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.(*1)Robot motion learning technology applying world models (Featured Technologies | NEC)AI technology for robotics enables environment-adaptive precision motion(*2)NEC Develops Physical AI That Anticipates Human Movement and Psychological States (March 12, 2026) (News Room | NEC)(*3)"NEC BluStellar" is a value creation model that leads customers into a brighter future by realizing business model innovation and solving social issues and customer management issues. This is accomplished through advanced cross-industry knowledge backed by proven results and NEC's cutting-edge technology honed through years of development and operation.https://group.nec/jp/en/solutions/nec-blustellar/About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KARIYA, JAPAN, June 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION (Headquarters: Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shinnosuke Hayashi, hereinafter referred to as “DENSO”) and TÜV Rheinland Japan, Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Kunihiro Okamoto, hereinafter referred to as “TÜV Rheinland Japan”) have conducted a joint validation of battery passport for an energy storage product of AESC Group Ltd. (Head Office: Yokohama, Kanagawa; CEO: David Wan; hereinafter “AESC”), using actual data from AESC’s ESS*1 business. In this validation, DENSO, in collaboration with the relevant parties, was responsible for building and providing the technological foundation for battery passport, and TÜV Rheinland Japan, as the independent third-party certification body, have verified that the product complies with the EU Battery Regulation*2 and is both practical and feasible for real-world use. This achievement lays a solid foundation for AESC’s energy storage products to enter the EU market.- Challenges and BackgroundIn recent years, societal expectations have increasingly called for achieving carbon neutrality and transitioning to a circular economy that enables resources to circulate within the economic system. As a result, efforts to develop sustainable products have accelerated. In Europe in particular, Digital Product Passport (DPP)*3 is being introduced to digitally manage and present product traceability information. Under the EU Battery Regulation, a battery passport will become mandatory from February 2027 for batteries used in automotive, industrial, and other applications.At the same time, key challenges in addressing the Regulation include preparing data derived from actual data, operating the required systems, and ensuring overall practicality and feasibility, including third-party verification.- Overview of the ValidationAgainst this backdrop, DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan entered a memorandum of understanding in September 2025 to advance the Digital Product Passport*4. Under this partnership, the two companies conducted a validation of a battery passport using actual data from AESC’s ESS batteries for the European market, with AESC serving as the data provider, to verify the practicality and regulatory compliance of battery passport under the EU Battery Regulation.DENSO provided a service to support the generation and management of battery passport in accordance with the EU Battery Regulation. Based on standards established by the Battery Pass Consortium*5, the service generates a battery passport for each product and enables access to battery information via a QR code affixed to the product. The service also includes an access-rights management function that controls information available for viewing depending on the user’s role, ensuring data security while respecting the data sovereignty of each stakeholder and supporting regulatory compliance.As manufacturer of energy storage products, AESC prepared the necessary data for compliance with the upcoming battery passport mandate and provided data from its existing ESS business, while taking into account future exports to Europe and customer requirements.In preparation for full compliance with the upcoming battery passport mandate, AESC has implemented comprehensive sustainability and compliance measures across its value chain, extending beyond the specific data scope of this validation. The company deploys systematic supply chain oversight to enforce compliant practices and rigorous quality control. To support long-term sustainability, AESC has estSSablished, through the use of digital battery passport solutions, a closed-loop circular economy framework for battery recycling and reuse.As a third-party certification body, TÜV Rheinland Japan verified the data handled by the battery passport service based on the EU Battery Regulation and standards such as DIN DKE SPEC 99100*6.- Results of the ValidationThrough validation using actual data, the companies identified the data preparation and operational challenges associated with the EU Battery Regulation’s requirements in a real-world business environment. The validation also confirmed that DENSO’s battery passport service extends beyond meeting formal regulatory requirements and represents a highly practical solution that can be integrated into real-world business processes. In addition, the verification conducted by TÜV Rheinland Japan, as a third-party certification body, verified that the battery passport is effective in both regulatory compliance and data reliability.Based on this validation using ESS battery data, DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan will expand their efforts to include AESC’s automotive traction batteries and jointly advance the practical implementation of battery passport across a broader range of applications. Through these initiatives, they will advance regulatory compliance not only in Europe but also in global markets, support value creation for customers such as automakers through resource circulation and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.*1 ESS: Energy Storage System—a system designed to temporarily store electricity and supply it when needed, with the aim of balancing electricity supply and demand.*2 EU Battery Regulation: A regulation that entered into force in Europe in August 2023 to promote the production and use of sustainable battery products.*3 DPP: A collective term for digital credentials in which a wide range of information—such as the manufacturer, materials used, recyclability, and disassembly instructions—is recorded to ensure traceability across a product’s lifecycle and substantiate its sustainability.*4 DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Realize Sustainable Product Development and to Promote Digital Product Passport | Newsroom | News | DENSO Global Website*5 Battery Pass Consortium: A European public–private partnership established to develop the framework and implementation tools for the battery passport mandated under the EU Battery Regulation.*6 DIN DKE SPEC 99100: A specification issued by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE). It defines requirements for the data attributes to be included in a digital battery passport; mandatory items include battery manufacturer information, material composition, and the COâ‚‚ footprint. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine Co., Ltd. (HZME) for its MAmmoSS® ammonia fuel handling system.(1)HZME is a dual licensee(2) of Everllence SE and WinGD, major licensors(3) of marine engines. MAmmoSS® will be designed and optimized to be compatible with the ammonia marine engines of these two licensors, and after delivery to HZME's facility, will be used for shop tests of both engines.The International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has been engaged in ongoing discussions on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. The MEPC 80 session adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, which aims to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050, while MEPC 83 approved mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions.Decarbonization in global shipping is a critical issue, and ammonia, which does not emit CO2 when burned, is attracting attention as a next-generation marine fuel that will significantly contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the shipping industry. However, as ammonia is a toxic fluid, safe handling technology onboard ships is essential and is expected to drive demand for MAmmoSS®.Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to provide safe and reliable products for ammonia-fueled vessels to support the expected market expansion, while also enhancing functionality and deliver greater value to meet the diverse needs of customers.(1) The Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and Safety System (MAmmoSS®) consists of an Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) and an Ammonia Gas Abatement System (AGAS), along with control equipment to integrate and regulate these systems. "MAmmoSS®" is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in Japan and other countries.(2) Licensee: A company authorized to use designs or technologies(3) Licensor: A company that grants permission to use designs or technologies MAmmoSS® modules (image)About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has demonstrated, through analysis of the economic viability of utilizing Indian-produced green hydrogen and green ammonia in countries such as Singapore, that with optimization throughout the value chain, dramatic cost reductions can be expected. The study, titled the "Master Plan for the Optimal Facilities and Logistics Required to Export Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia from India(1)," was conducted under the FY2023 Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation supplementary program commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). A report(2) was published by METI.As initiatives for decarbonization take place, there are growing expectations for green hydrogen and ammonia produced using renewable energy, but reducing the costs of full-scale implementation has been identified as an issue.In this study, MHI analyzed the economic viability of the value chain in a scenario where green ammonia is produced in India, a country with highly cost-competitive renewable energy, and utilized for electricity and bunkering (supply of fuel to ships) in Singapore. The analysis was conducted based on production data and local information provided by cooperating partners such as Hygenco, an Indian developer of green ammonia. The results of the study indicated that if the overall value chain is optimized, dramatic cost reductions can be expected. Hygenco is also developing a green ammonia project in Odisha, India's east coast, with an annual production capacity of 1.1 million tons.Based on the analysis results, MHI and operators in India and Singapore discussed issues that need to be resolved to realize the business opportunities for the production and utilization of this green energy. MHI also engaged with the Indian and Singaporean governments, proposing measures for production, introduction, and demand creation for green ammonia, explaining the need for a master plan to establish a value chain, and working on the formulation of the plan. MHI intends to continue discussions with the governments and business stakeholders in India and Singapore.MHI Group will continue to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society by supporting the promotion of decarbonization strategies and the implementation of related projects. Going forward, MHI will work closely with government agencies and businesses in Japan and overseas, focusing on areas such as the value chain for utilizing decarbonized fuels.Overview of Study1. Analysis method:A model was created for the entire value chain from production to transportation, and Mixed-Integer Linear Programming(3) was used to optimize the specifications of each facility and operations in time units to minimize overall costs.2. Execution:MHI analyzed the degree to which costs can be reduced in each element from production to supply, including transportation from India to Singapore, and created cost reductions measures.The results also indicated the possibility for cost reductions by optimization of operations through cooperation between business operators in the value chain, utilizing factors such as seasonal fluctuations in renewable energy output in India.MHI proposed measures to the Indian and Singaporean governments, including creation of demand for green ammonia, reduction of capital cost, support for technology development, and evaluation of green premium.(1) METI supports projects relating to anticipated future growth industries: for example, projects aimed at building strong supply chains and realizing carbon neutrality in Global South countries, with Japanese and local businesses each applying their respective strengths. Following an open call for entries issued by Boston Consulting Group, which is undertaking this project on consignment from METI, MHI conducted a study including formulation of a plan for creating the optimal facilities needed for exporting India's green hydrogen and green ammonia.Refer to the following press release for details https://www.mhi.com/news/25100301.html (2) The report published by METI is provided below (in Japanese only).For more information about this report, please contact [mediacontact_global@mhi.com].https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/external_economy/cooperation/oda/r5_hosei_mpkouhyou_finalreport.html(3) A method that numerically determines the most efficient solution in a series of variables or integer variables to accomplish a purpose under restricted conditions.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Osaka, Japan, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hon Hai Technology Group (Head office: New Taipei City, Taiwan; Chairman: Young Liu; hereinafter "Foxconn") and Sharp Corporation (Head office: Osaka, Japan; President and CEO: Tetsuji Kawamura; hereinafter "Sharp") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic collaboration today, June 24, 2026. Through the establishment of a collaboration framework and communication structure, the two companies will combine Foxconn's technologies based on its "3+3+3" strategy (*1), as well as its global manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, and platform for creating new businesses, with Sharp's globally recognized brand, market channels, and service network. By jointly examining collaboration models for research and development and commercialization, the companies aim to expand market opportunities and accelerate the creation of new businesses.This MoU covers areas including AI infrastructure and solutions, energy and ESG-related applications, robotics and smart automation systems, next-generation communications technologies, and smart cities. It promotes the joint development of innovative products and services tailored to market needs.As a first step, the two companies will begin examining the establishment of a research and development platform. Leveraging technologies that Foxconn focuses on as key growth areas under its "3+3+3" strategy, such as AI, energy, robotics, EVs (electric vehicles), and next-generation communications, the companies will promote joint research and development, PoC (*2), and market deployment to strengthen their respective competitiveness.In addition, the companies will work on building a business development platform. This platform will serve as a vital foundation for commercialization and implementation. By combining Foxconn's manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, and global partner network with Sharp's brand and market advantages, the companies aim to jointly explore new business domains in global markets including Japan, and accelerate business expansion.One example of this initiative is AI infrastructure, which has been attracting significant attention in recent years. In the AI server business, where Sharp has announced its market entry, the companies will consider deploying AI server-related products and solutions under the Sharp brand. By providing end-to-end services from implementation support to product supply, operation, and maintenance, they aim to respond to rapidly growing demand for high-performance computing and AI applications.Comment by Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn:"As an important affiliated company of the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), Sharp possesses strong brand value and a solid market foundation. Through this collaboration framework, we look forward to creating synergies between our organizations and developing new business models in growth sectors such as AI, energy, and robotics, further enhancing Sharp's corporate value and the overall competitiveness of the Foxconn Group."Comment by Tetsuji Kawamura, President and CEO of Sharp Corporation:"Sharp has a strong brand presence deeply rooted in global markets including Japan, along with a solid customer base. We expect that this collaboration will enable us to jointly promote the launch of new businesses and drive further growth by combining Sharp's strengths with Foxconn's capabilities in research and development and global supply chains."Going forward, the two companies will carefully examine collaboration opportunities across various areas while closely monitoring market needs and industry trends. Through a phased approach to implementation, Foxconn and Sharp aim to create long-term value together.*1 Foxconn's "3+3+3" strategy combines three business sectors, EVs, digital health, and robotics, with three core technologies, AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications, aiming to build three platforms: smart manufacturing, smart EV, and smart cities.*2 PoC (Proof of Concept): Verification activities conducted to confirm the feasibility of new ideas or services. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KARIYA, JAPAN, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO Corporation has formulated a new DENSO Group environmental policy, “Eco Vision 2035,” to address environmental challenges. Under this vision, as environmental issues such as climate change, water shortages and resources become increasingly severe and complex year by year, DENSO aims to thoroughly reduce the environmental impact of its own business activities. At the same time, leveraging its strengths in technology and manufacturing, DENSO seeks to provide society with “positive environmental value*1” that contributes to achieving neutrality across society.DENSO aims to contribute to the creation of an advanced mobility society while achieving both environmental sustainability and business growth. To this end, the company will continue to promote environmental management, striving not only to reduce environmental impact across all aspects of its operations—including products and manufacturing—but also to create economic value through environmental initiatives. As a long-term guideline, DENSO formulates an “Eco Vision” every ten years. Under “Eco Vision 2025”, established in fiscal 2016, DENSO worked to halve its energy consumption and promoted initiatives such as achieving zero emissions of waste, reducing water usage, and realizing environmentally friendly production sites.*2Building on these achievements and taking into account changes in the social and business environment, DENSO has now established “Eco Vision 2035” as a new guideline for the next decade.Under Eco Vision 2035, DENSO will focus on three key areas:Climate Change (Carbon Neutral)Resource Circulation (Circular Economy)Nature Positive (Harmony with Nature)Across these areas, DENSO will drive three transformations:Expanding neutralityFostering positive impactDeveloping people and partnerships that create environmental valueExpanding NeutralityIn addition to advancing carbon neutrality, DENSO will newly aim to expand its efforts to achieve neutrality (zero impact) in the nature-positive domain. Specifically, DENSO will work to reduce and neutralize environmental impact throughout the supply chain and address water risks in regions facing water shortages by collaborating with local communities and stakeholders.Fostering Positive ImpactDENSO will continue to strengthen biodiversity initiatives while contributing to reducing environmental impact across society in the fields of carbon neutrality and circular economy. Specifically, DENSO is developing CO2 capture technologies*3 to promote carbon recycling by actively capturing and reusing emitted CO2. In addition, DENSO is advancing the development of hydrogen utilization technologies*4—hydrogen being a clean energy source that does not emit CO2—to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality across society. Furthermore, in the circular economy field, DENSO is advancing the development of advanced automated precision dismantling technologies*5 and promoting the establishment of systems for resource circulation from end-of-life vehicles to new vehicles.Developing People and Partnerships that Create Environmental ValueTo advance these initiatives, a key priority is developing people and partnerships that create environmental value. As part of efforts to encourage each employee to deepen their interest and engagement in environmental issues and take action, DENSO will introduce systems that link individual goals with its materiality (priority issues), which have long included environmental aspects. Through these initiatives, the company will promote organization-wide transformation in awareness and behavior.Key Concept 1 of Eco Vision 2035Key Concept 2 of Eco Vision 2035Under “Eco Vision 2035”, DENSO will accelerate the creation of environmental value and continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.To find out more about DENSO ECO VISION 2035, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/about-us/sustainability/environment/*1 “Environmental value” refers to the effect of reducing the impact on the global environment.*2 The final results report for DENSO Eco Vision 2025 is scheduled to be announced in October 2026.[Reference Information]*3 DENSO’s initiatives for COâ‚‚ capture:https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/carbon_recycle/*4 DENSO’s initiatives for hydrogen utilization:https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/features/hydrogen/*5 Initiative for the Automated Precision Dismantling System:https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/circular-economy/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO // MANILA, June 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co.,Ltd (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, has strengthened its presence in the Philippines through a strategic partnership with Philippine National Bank (PNB) with the launch of the new PNB JCB Platinum Credit Card.Developed to address the evolving spending habits of Filipino consumers, the card is designed for individuals who increasingly manage a mix of digital, in-person, and international spending. It supports everyday transactions while offering added convenience for travel and larger purchases, combining rewarding earn rates, flexible payment features, and access to JCB’s extensive network, particularly in Japan and other key destinations.Among the card’s key features is an auto-convert installment option that allows eligible online purchases of at least PHP30,000 to be automatically converted into a three-month installment plan without monthly add-on interest, offering greater flexibility in managing expenses.Designed to make every purchase more rewarding, the PNB JCB Platinum Credit Card enables cardholders to earn rewards points on their everyday transactions. Cardholders receive one point for every PHP70 spent, with an enhanced earn rate of one point for every PHP40 spent in Japan or on transactions billed in Japanese Yen. These rewards can be redeemed as cash credits toward outstanding balances, allowing cardholders to enjoy greater value while benefiting from JCB’s strong connection to Japan and its unique lifestyle experiences.A key differentiator of the card is access to JCB-exclusive privileges and experiences. Cardholders can enjoy entry to select overseas airport lounges, access to JCB’s multilingual concierge service while traveling, and exclusive benefits in Japan.“We developed this card with our customers’ day-to-day needs in mind—from managing purchases more easily to making the most of travel opportunities,” said Edwin R. Bautista, President and CEO of PNB. “Our continued partnership with JCB allows us to offer features that are practical, accessible, and relevant to how people spend today.”“Through this partnership, PNB JCB Cardholders can look forward to a more rewarding journey,” said Masaki Yokawa, President and CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd. “Beyond earning rewards points faster, cardholders will gain access to exclusive JCB privileges—from airport lounge access and curated dining offers to merchant promotions across the country. These benefits reflect our commitment to delivering elevated experiences that combine convenience, prestige, and Japanese hospitality.”The card is designed for today’s consumers whose spending spans digital payments, dining, and travel, reflecting broader shifts in consumer behavior. Its features are intended to complement these patterns by combining flexibility with rewards and access.JCB has established a strong global footprint, working closely with financial institution partners to provide secure, innovative payment solutions and distinctive cardholder benefits, with a particular focus on enhancing the travel experience.[From left to right: PNB Cards Business Development and Management Head Sheila Caeg-Bilog; PNB Cards and Financial Solutions OIC Joel Tirona; PNB President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista; JCBI President and CEO Masaki Yokawa; JCB Philippines Country Manager Wataru Tamura]The launch was commemorated through a ceremonial signing held on May 19, 2026, attended by executives from JCBI and PNB, reaffirming the organizations’ shared commitment to delivering innovative payment solutions and enhanced value to Filipino consumers. The event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the two institutions as they continue to respond to the evolving financial and lifestyle needs of Filipino consumers.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: http://www.global.jcb/en/About Philippine National BankPhilippine National Bank is one of the country’s largest private universal banks in terms of assets and deposits. It provides a full range of banking and other financial services to its highly diverse clientele comprised of individual depositors, small and medium enterprises, domestic and international corporations, government institutions, and overseas Filipinos. Backed by over a century of stability and excellence, PNB looks forward to more years of serving its customers. To know more about PNB, visit its official website: www.pnb.com.phContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, previously achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set(1) at its demonstration facility using 100% hydrogen fuel. Recently, the company has established operational capabilities and completed reliability verification for commercialization, indicating that the generator set has reached a level of technological maturity suitable to support practical applications. MHIET will further accumulate operating hours and conduct tests to accelerate the process toward full commercialization.The demonstration tests were conducted at its Sagamihara Plant. Through more than 100 hours of operation, the following have been completed to support practical application.Year-round operation was conducted to evaluate performance under various atmospheric conditions, including electrical output, generation efficiency, and emissions performance.Operation strategies were established for abnormal combustion, a major challenge due to the characteristics of hydrogen.(2)Using the prototype generator set representative of a near-commercial product, the ability to handle sudden fluctuations in power demand that may occur during actual operation was verified.Various measurements including engine vibration and combustion chamber temperature were taken to confirm that there are no issues with reliability.The process from receipt of green hydrogen produced in Yamanashi Prefecture(3) at the Sagamihara Plant to using it for power generation was confirmed.With these achievements, all evaluations have been completed except for a long-term durability assessment, which is difficult to conduct at present because of hydrogen supply constraints. This demonstrates that the generator set has reached commercially viable technology readiness.Reciprocating engines, due to their ability to run on various fuels, are expected to play an important role in the energy transition towards a carbon-free society. Among these, 100% hydrogen engine generator sets, which use pure hydrogen as fuel and emit no CO2 during combustion, contribute substantially to the decarbonization of distributed power systems.MHIET has established a development cycle at its Sagamihara Plant that integrates design, manufacturing, and demonstration testing for hydrogen engine generator sets, enabling immediate incorporation of findings from successive demonstration tests into final products. Going forward, MHIET will continue to pursue product development with the aim of realizing a decarbonized society through widespread use of hydrogen.(1) A set of equipment required to generate electricity using a hydrogen engine, including a generator mounted on the engine's output shaft, auxiliary equipment (piping systems for fuel gas, lubricating oil, cooling water, intake and exhaust gas, and a generator control panel) required to operate the generator set, and enclosures that house and protect the engine, generator, and auxiliary equipment.(2) Compared to natural gas, hydrogen is highly combustible, can be ignited with energy comparable to static electricity, and has a wide combustion range. Further, because hydrogen molecules are small and prone to leakage, hydrogen engine generator sets require strict safety measures such as redundant leak prevention, detecting and safely stopping any leaks that do occur, and measures to prevent accumulation of gas in upper areas in the event of leaks.(3) Yamanashi Prefecture has a Power-to-Gas (P2G) system at its Komekurayama Electric Power Storage Technology Research Site in Kofu to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy and water. Green hydrogen does not emit CO2 during the production process or when used for demonstration testing.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, June 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has become the first company in Japan to deploy Nokia's MantaRay AutoPilot system, an AI-driven system that automatically optimizes mobile network quality, effective June 19.*1 To accelerate deployment, DOCOMO implemented MantaRay AutoPilot on a public cloud, marking the world's first case of optimizing a commercial mobile network via this system on a public cloud.*2DOCOMO previously introduced Nokia's MantaRay SON*3 in November 2025, reducing manual workloads while enabling faster and more precise network-quality improvements.*4 Although MantaRay SON automated network optimization through closed-loop control—continuously monitoring network conditions and automatically adjusting settings accordingly—pre-design of parameters and configuration policies still had to be performed manually, making it challenging to configure parameter design and policies in real-time based on changing congestion patterns.MantaRay AutoPilot eliminates this requirement by automatically designing network parameters and policies, and executing real-time optimization. With MantaRay AutoPilot, DOCOMO simply specifies desired quality targets, known as “intents,”*5 and the AI then analyzes base station quality and performance to determine the optimal parameter design and execution schedules. Working seamlessly with MantaRay SON, the system can complete a full optimization cycle in as little as 15 minutes.By continuously repeating this process around the clock, the AI dynamically optimizes parameter design based on congestion patterns across locations and times of day, a task that was difficult for MantaRay SON alone. This enables ongoing network optimization and more stable data communication across a wide range of usage environments.To implement MantaRay AutoPilot, DOCOMO adopted a public cloud architecture that optimizes the network directly from the cloud. This approach enabled rapid implementation without being constrained by hardware procurement lead times. DOCOMO also plans to integrate the system with various cloud-based AI platforms in the future.Through its deployment of MantaRay AutoPilot, DOCOMO intends to achieve Autonomous Networks Level 4, the level of network autonomy defined by the global industry association TM Forum.*6 At this level, AI can predict network conditions and autonomously manage the network without human intervention.DOCOMO will continue evaluating the system's effectiveness in commercial operations, aiming to advance AI-driven network management to deliver higher-quality communication services to customers.*1 Based on DOCOMO research as of June 22, 2026.*2 Based on DOCOMO research as of June 22, 2026.*3 A self-organizing network (SON) automatically optimizes radio and network conditions through base station collaboration. Nokia's MantaRay SON is one such product.*4 From the Nokia press release (Nov. 25, 2025): “ Nokia introduces MantaRay SON to NTT DOCOMO's multi-vendor 5G network ” (https://www.nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-introduces-mantaray-son-to-ntt-docomos-multi-vendor-5g-network/).*5 An operator's targets for its system (e.g., maintain communication quality in a specific area above X Mbps).*6 A global nonprofit alliance of telecom and IT companies that establishes industry standards and best practices.All company, product, and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 93 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Manila, Philippines, June 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), announced the signing of a Long-Term Parts and Services Agreement (LTPSA) between its Philippine after-sales arm MHI Power (Philippines) Plant Services Corporation (MHI-PSC) and LNGPH, through its corporate unit South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC), for the 1,200MW Ilihan Combined Cycle Power Plant in Batangas.The signing marks the latest milestone in the partnership between the companies, with their collaboration now extending to parts and inspection management. It is also the latest contribution by Mitsubishi Power to Ilihan, having supplied M501G gas turbines to the power plant in 2002.Under the LTPSA, MHI-PSC will provide critical parts and services - including hot parts and spare parts supply, repair works, and technical advisory services - to the M501G gas turbines. Through the agreement, Mitsubishi Power will help ensure the plant's continued operational reliability and optimal performance amid evolving market conditions.LNGPH is an integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal and gas-to-power complex in Batangas with a total installed capacity of 2.5GW, supporting the reliable supply of natural gas for power generation in the Luzon grid. It operates through its two main corporate entities, SPPC and Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI). LNGPH represents the joint investments of Chromite Gas Holdings Inc., a joint venture between Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) and Aboitiz-owned Therma Natgas Power Inc., along with San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP).Akihiro Ondo, Managing Director and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific, said: "Sustaining the performance and reliability of power assets is at the core of Mitsubishi Power's engineering excellence. This new agreement builds on more than two decades of proven operation of our M501G gas turbines at the Ilihan Combined Cycle Power Plant and underscores our commitment to delivering world-class energy solutions to our customers. Through this long-term partnership with LNGPH and SPPC, we are not only maintaining vital infrastructure, but ultimately are helping provide stable, flexible power generation to meet the Philippines' evolving needs for decades to come."Yari A. Miralao, President and CEO of LNGPH, said: "Over the past two decades, the SPPC facility, with the steadfast support of Mitsubishi Power, has been a key source of reliable power for the Luzon grid. Today, with a power supply agreement extending through 2040 and a renewed commitment from our ownership group, we are confident in the plant's continued role in supporting the country's energy needs. This LTPSA represents more than a long-term agreement, as it reflects a decades-long partnership built on trust, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to energy security. Together with Mitsubishi Power, we will continue enhancing the reliability and efficiency of our assets to help power the Philippines' long-term economic growth."Mitsubishi Power has established a strong presence in the Philippines and is the only manufacturing company in the energy sector with an engineering and service hub based in the country, served by a team of more than 1,600 engineers. Today, the company supplies more than a quarter of the nation's total installed capacity, through major power plant developments such as Ilihan, San Lorenzo, Makban, Pagbilao and San Buenaventura. The Philippines is also home to one of four TOMONI® Hubs in the world, providing remote monitoring and analytics, predictive diagnostics, and operational support for power plants across the Asia Pacific region. With these capabilities, Mitsubishi Power supports the Philippines' goals of strengthening energy security, reliability, and decarbonization. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, June 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today held a press conference in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, to announce plans to rename its rugby team from MIE Honda HEAT to TOCHIGI Honda HEAT, starting with the 2026-2027 season. The team will also refresh its visual identity (VI), including the team emblem, logos and mascot. The team will begin using the new name and VI on July 1, 2026.These changes represent the start of a new chapter for the team, which will relocate its base of operation to Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, in September 2026. The team is also renewing its determination to carry forward its history and spirit fostered over the past 65 years in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, and create new value and inspire more people, together with the fans and people of Tochigi Prefecture.The design of the new team emblem expresses how the passion and dreams of the community, fans, players, and team staff come together to generate a powerful “HEAT.” It also reflects the team’s commitment, under the team value — “BIND” All Dreams — to take on challenges toward its dreams while harnessing strong team unity. The team mascot, “HEAT-KUN,” will carry over the essence of the long beloved existing mascot, while being redesigned into a more expressive and energetic character with the aim of becoming beloved by people across all generations. At the press conference, General Manager Kohei Ohashi and key players including Katsuyuki Hoshino, who has been selected for the JAPAN XV*, reported on the team’s initiatives toward the relocation to Utsunomiya, as well as the results of the games the team hosted at the Honda HEAT Green Stadium in Utsunomiya during the 2025–2026 season in advance of the relocation. In addition, Creative Director Satoshi Kanamori explained the vision behind the new VI and the future direction of team activities.As a Tochigi-based team, the TOCHIGI Honda HEAT will further pursue its sports-based community engagement/contribution activities, including 1) the popularization of rugby and the development of future talent, 2) the program in which players visit elementary schools to share the importance of having dreams and taking on challenges, and 3) participation in local community events.Moreover, a new clubhouse and training facilities are scheduled for completion in the Yuinomori neighborhood of Utsunomiya by the end of August 2026. These facilities will serve not only as the team’s base of operations, but as a hub for community interaction and rugby promotion activities, to build a team deeply rooted in the local community.Based on the Honda vision for its sports activities – “To increase the number of people who take on challenges through sports activities and make the lives of people more enjoyable everywhere in the world” – Honda will continue to support various athletes who take on challenges toward the realization of their own dreams.* JAPAN XV (fifteen) is the second-tier national rugby team for Japan, organized by the Japan Rugby Football Union and sits just below the Japan National Team (the “Brave Blossoms”).Comments by Kohei Ohashi, General Manager of TOCHIGI Honda HEAT“From the 2026–27 season, our team will begin a new chapter as the TOCHIGI Honda HEAT. With deep gratitude to everyone who supported us in Suzuka, Mie, we will strive for continued growth and further leap forward in our new home, Tochigi. We will continue to take on challenges as one united team to advance to the playoffs and become the No. 1 team in Japan.” - MIE Honda HEAT official website: https://www.honda-heat.jp/ - About Honda sports activities: https://global.honda/en/sports/ (English)- Japan Rugby League ONE official website: https://league-one.jp/en/ (English) Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) participated in the cyber defense exercise "Locked Shields 2026," hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). NEC cooperated with partner organizations to support the design and development of the cyber defense exercise environment for the Japan team, including its network and analysis systems, and provided pre-exercise training sessions for participants (*1).Locked Shields is the world’s largest and most complex live-fire cyber defense exercise, organized annually by the CCDCOE since 2010. The 2026 exercise was held from April 20 to April 24 and brought together participants from approximately 40 countries, including NATO member states. From Japan, the Ministry of Defense, other government agencies, and private-sector organizations took part. Japan formed a joint team with Lithuania to participate in the exercise.The exercise aims to enhance participants’ capabilities to respond to real-time cyberattacks. Under highly realistic scenarios, teams are required to address complex and simultaneous cyber incidents, engaging in practical training that covers technical responses, legal considerations, strategic decision-making, and information operations.In addition, NEC conducted pre-exercise training for participating organizations to ensure smooth public-private collaboration within the Japan team. These preparatory sessions helped clarify roles and responsibilities and facilitated effective communication during the main exercise.Guided by its mission to "Protect Japan’s cyberspace (.JP)," NEC provides security services centered on its Cyber Intelligence and Operations Center (CyIOC) to address increasingly sophisticated and complex cyber threats. Through its ongoing involvement in Locked Shields (*2), NEC has deepened its understanding of large-scale cyber defense operations that are required under public-private cooperation and international collaboration, as well as the latest trends in cybersecurity. Leveraging advanced technologies and cybersecurity intelligence, NEC remains committed to contributing to the realization of secure and resilient digital infrastructure.(*1) NEC Group participants included NEC Corporation, NEC Security, Ltd., and NEC Solution Innovators, Ltd.(*2) NEC press release, September 5, 2025: "NEC participates in Locked Shields 2025 hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence"https://www.nec.com/en/press/202509/global_20250905_01.htmlAbout NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo, London, and Madrid, June 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB is pleased to announce that JCB Contactless is now available for use on Metro de Madrid, enabling cardmembers to access the metro network with a simple tap of their card or mobile device.From June 2026, passengers can enter metro stations by tapping their contactless-enabled JCB Cards or mobile wallets directly at fare gates. While card payments have already been available at metro station ticket machines, this new functionality allows users to bypass ticket purchases and access the network more efficiently, helping to reduce waiting times, particularly during peak hours, by tapping directly at fare gates.The rollout covers Metro de Madrid’s extensive network of 303 stations and forms part of the operator’s broader modernization efforts to improve passenger flow and overall accessibility. The solution is supported by upgraded gate infrastructure, including EMV-enabled readers that allow secure contactless transactions with international payment cards and mobile devices.The introduction of JCB Contactless at fare gates enhances accessibility for international travellers, including JCB Cardmembers visiting Madrid, by enabling direct and familiar access to public transportation without the need to purchase tickets in advance. This development also reflects the growing global trend of contactless transit payments in major metropolitan areas, supporting JCB’s continued expansion in Europe and its commitment to improving payment convenience for its more than 181 million cardmembers worldwide.Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB Europe said: “Enabling JCB Contactless on Metro de Madrid represents an important step in expanding everyday acceptance for our cardmembers across Europe. Public transportation is a key touchpoint for international travellers, and by allowing passengers to simply tap and travel, this rollout makes the metro network more accessible and efficient, particularly during busy periods. As more cities adopt contactless transit solutions, we will continue to strengthen our acceptance network to deliver seamless and convenient payment experiences for our cardmembers worldwide.”About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/Media Contacts:JCB (Head Office in Japan) Anna TakedaEmail: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jpJCB International (Europe) Ltd.Diana LeeEmail: dlee@jcbeurope.eu Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has received a record-breaking eight awards out of a total of twelve categories at the AWS Japan Certification Award 2025, hosted by Amazon Web Services Japan G.K. (AWS Japan). This award recognizes Japanese partner companies based on their AWS certification achievements.Fujitsu earned its first recognition in AI and advanced technology areas, including Professional of the Year, AI Practitioner of the Year, and AI/ML and Data Engineers Champion. This recognition highlights Fujitsu's technical capabilities and talent pool, which reflect its ability to support end-to-end cloud infrastructure design and operation to advanced domains such as generative AI and data utilization.Furthermore, Fujitsu has continuously promoted the acquisition of AWS certifications as a company-wide skill enhancement initiative. In particular, Fujitsu is strengthening the development of specialized personnel in generative AI and data domains to create value centered on AI. These efforts have culminated in multiple awards, including those in the AI field. Moving forward, Fujitsu will continue to expand its specialized talent through the acquisition of advanced certifications and further deepen its collaboration with AWS. This will enhance design quality and project execution capabilities and accelerate support for new value creation utilizing AI.Mark Daigle, Managing Director, Global Partner Solutions, AWS Training & Certification, Amazon Web Services, Inc. CommentsFujitsu's achievements are truly outstanding, especially their leap forward in the advanced certification areas of AI and machine learning. The first-time awards for 'AI Practitioner of the Year' and 'AI/ML and Data Engineers Champion' demonstrate that Fujitsu not only maintains excellence in foundational cloud skills but is also actively leading the AI era. As we expand our global strategic collaboration, we look forward to Fujitsu leveraging its deep AI expertise to deliver transformative results for customers.Shunsuke Onishi, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CRO, Fujitsu Limited CommentsWe are deeply honored to have received numerous awards at the 'AWS Japan Certification Award 2025.' We believe these awards demonstrate our contribution to enhancing our customers' business sophistication and competitiveness, underpinned by our deep pool of practical technical talent. Fujitsu is strengthening its initiatives in advanced areas, with value creation centered on AI as a driving force for growth. Moving forward, through our collaboration with AWS, we will accelerate the provision of new value utilizing AI, contributing to maximizing customer success and their sustainable growth.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu published the Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2026 on June 18. This presents a dynamic new perspective on how organizations can embrace change and achieve continuous transformation in an era where unpredictable change has become the norm. By leveraging the power of people working in harmony with AI, together with harnessing technology advances and convergence, businesses can capitalize on taking concrete actions that put technology enablement at the heart of transformation. As we advance toward 2035, Fujitsu’s 100th anniversary, the company is advancing AI-driven transformation and strengthening cutting-edge technologies under its Management Vision 2035. By delivering value across consulting, technology, services, and modernization, Fujitsu aims to help customers drive transformation while contributing to both the resolution of societal challenges and sustainable economic growth.Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2026 visualThe Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2026 charts the impact of a world in constant flux, as we face growing geopolitical tensions that are forcing governments and organizations to make rapid decisions on issues such as supply chain restructuring and responses to resource and energy constraints. At the same time, the rapid evolution of AI is fundamentally reshaping business models, changing the fundamentals of working practices, and even the nature of business structures across all industries. In this environment, conventional business models are breaking down.The challenge for organizations is no longer about simply reacting to specific changes. It now revolves around how to achieve end-to-end transformation, from leadership through to the front-line, in order to ensure the viable operation of an organization through periods of ongoing volatility. Future successful businesses will be the ones that thrive in times of uncertainty and evolve by embracing intelligent change.Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision 2026 outline 1. Business success in an unpredictable era: dynamic transformationIn an era where change is the norm, an organization’s competitiveness depends on its ability to run cycles of hypothesis, testing and learning, embracing all outcomes. By sustaining this cycle of testing and learning, organizations can continuously disrupt and re-create their existing strategies, business models and processes. We call this dynamic transformation.Figure 1: Dynamic transformationAchieving dynamic transformation requires evolving technologies to play a central role. By combining AI with multiple transformation-driving technologies and balancing their individual roles into a seamless functional entity, organizations can adapt, evolve and thrive during constant change. 2. Technology vision: four dynamics driving transformation Emerging technologies underpin the four key dynamics that enable organizations to drive transformation.Figure 2: The four dynamics shaping organizations that deliver continuous transformation through people-AI collaborationBy interlinking these four dynamics and enabling them to function as a unified whole, organizations can adapt to global changes and constantly create new value.3. Key factors for achieving transformation: the key to dynamic transformationFujitsu’s annual survey [2] targeting leading CxO opinions has identified common characteristics shared by leader organizations that achieve strong results. These include prioritizing a strategy that places AI at the core of the business, people that maximize the power of AI in all areas of business, a technology infrastructure that accelerates business evolution, as well as security measures requiring future attention as AI evolves. The ability to identify, integrate and advance these elements strategically is the key to realizing dynamic transformation and strengthening corporate competitiveness.As a partner that is committed to implementing transformation within its own organization, Fujitsu will work in partnership with customers to drive their transformation journeys, leveraging its own cutting-edge technologies and the insights gained through practical experience.[1] business systems:Mechanisms and processes that improve efficiency and create competitive advantage across core corporate activities such as Sales, Production and Human Resources.[2] Fujitsu’s annual survey: Fujitsu conducted a survey of 1,000 CxOs across North America, Europe and APAC in February 2026.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: OHNO Hideo, Ph.D.), Sharp Corporation (Sharp, CEO: KAWAMURA Tetsuji), Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi Chemical, President and CEO: CHIKUMOTO Manabu), and TECHLAB Co., Ltd. (TECHLAB, President and Representative Director: HATAKEYAMA Hiroshi) jointly reduced the total weight of a planar antenna for NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network)*1 applications by 47% (from 5.5 kg to 2.9 kg) through a new heat dissipation device design.This was achieved by integrating a CFRP*2 heat dissipation device using a composite material combining carbon fiber prepreg*3 and graphite sheet*4 into the NTN planar antenna. The required electrical performance of the planar antenna was also confirmed. In addition, operation including the modem was confirmed as a satellite communication user terminal.The achievement greatly expands the range of mobility platforms on which the terminal can be deployed, including drones and vehicles. It is expected to support the establishment of communication links in mountainous areas and disaster-affected regions, real-time transmission of location information from various types of mobility, and future applications such as autonomous driving, thereby representing a major step toward the realization of NTN.BackgroundIn NTN, satellite communications enable high-speed connectivity even in environments where terrestrial mobile communications are difficult, such as mountainous areas, offshore locations, remote islands, and disaster-affected regions. On the other hand, NTN planar antennas for satellite communication user terminals require tracking functionality for satellites and HAPS*5. This tracking function generates significant heat, making high thermal conductivity and effective heat dissipation essential. In addition, further miniaturization and weight reduction are essential in order to mount satellite communication user terminals on diverse mobility platforms. To address these challenges, the four parties have been jointly conducting R&D on materials with both high thermal conductivity and low weight, along with the design, molding, integration, and evaluation of heat dissipation devices.AchievementsNICT, Sharp, Mitsubishi Chemical, and TECHLAB jointly achieved a 47% reduction in the weight of an NTN planar antenna through a new heat dissipation device design. In this achievement, NICT identified design guidelines for lightweight heat dissipation devices based on the weight and thermal conductivity challenges of conventional aluminum heat dissipation devices for planar antennas and conducted R&D on the composition of the novel composite material and the device structure adopted in this work (see Figure 1).Mitsubishi Chemical developed the carbon fiber prepreg and graphite sheet materials used in the composite material, while TECHLAB established the design and molding technology for a heat dissipation device using the composite material. This enabled the fabrication of a CFRP heat dissipation device that takes advantage of the material’s low weight and high thermal conductivity, achieving a device weight of less than 1 kg. Sharp then integrated this CFRP heat dissipation device into the NTN planar antenna and achieved a 47% weight reduction (5.5 kg to 2.9 kg) (see Figure 2, Figure 3). Evaluation of antenna characteristics confirmed that differences in the radiation pattern were within the measurement error range of the terminal and that there was no difference in receive gain characteristics.Furthermore, the newly developed NTN planar antenna was integrated with a modem and other components, and operation was confirmed as a satellite communication user terminal. This demonstrated that a much lighter satellite communication user terminal can be realized, falling within the payload capacity of widely used industrial drones, and can be directly mounted and operated on a wide range of mobility platforms, including drones and vehicles, thereby expanding the range of applicable mobility platforms.Future ProspectsGoing forward, the partners will conduct more detailed evaluations of heat dissipation performance and mountability, while studying optimal heat dissipation device designs for different terminal configurations and applications. With a view to practical implementation of ultra-compact and lightweight satellite communication user terminals for mobility applications, the partners will continue prototyping and demonstration efforts and aim to contribute to the future realization of NTN.Roles of each organization- NICT: Overall design and simulation of antennas for ultra-miniaturization and lightweight structures, including heat dissipation designs- Sharp: Development of LEO satellite communication user terminals utilizing miniaturization and communication technologies cultivated in smartphone design- Mitsubishi Chemical: Development of new lightweight, high thermal conductivity composite materials for heat dissipation plates- TECHLAB: Molding and processing technologies for the new composite materials Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich, June 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, today announced a major expansion of its North American transformer insulation business through signing a definitive agreement to acquire Canduct Group. The investment addresses a critical bottleneck in the region's transformer supply chain by expanding the company’s North America regional insulation and components capabilities, strengthening resilience, and accelerating the delivery of essential grid infrastructure. Hitachi Energy’s acquisition of Canduct is expected to close at the beginning of the third calendar quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.Canduct, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a leading manufacturer of transformer insulation kits and components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and repair companies across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1982, the company has supplied high-quality transformer insulation solutions to Hitachi Energy for over two decades. By integrating Canduct’s operations and more than 300 employees, Hitachi Energy will expand its capabilities to deliver critical transformer components needed to support the unprecedented growth in electricity demand. “Hitachi Energy is strengthening its leadership in transformer insulation through this strategic expansion in North America,” said Bruno Melles, CEO of Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy. “By acquiring Canduct Group, we are expanding regional capabilities, strengthening supply chains for insulation kits and components, and supporting the growing demand for electrification across the region.”For over a century, Hitachi Energy has been a trusted supplier for transformer insulation and components to OEMs and distributors of power and distribution transformers worldwide. As essential components of power infrastructure, transformers and their components, including bushings, tap-changers, insulation materials and accessories play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electricity networks.About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20billion USD. https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japantastics, Inc., a Tokyo-based company dedicated to promoting and distributing authentic Japan-made products to global audiences, proudly announces the global debut of Sato Mokko, a distinguished atelier of traditional Japanese woodworking, now available to an international audience.At the heart of Sato Mokko stands Keiichiro Sato, a third-generation master craftsman based in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Widely recognized for his innovative interpretation of traditional Japanese furniture, Sato has received numerous accolades in contemporary art exhibitions, establishing himself as one of the most compelling voices in modern Japanese craftsmanship. Founded in 1934, Sato Mokko embodies nearly a century of heritage, seamlessly blending tradition with refined artistry.In recent years, the atelier faced profound adversity, having lost its entire body of work, archives, tools, and materials in two devastating fires. At the same time, the decline in demand from shrines, temples, and traditional festivals—once central to its practice—marked a turning point. From this moment of loss, however, emerged a renewed vision.Drawing upon generations of accumulated knowledge and exceptional technical mastery, Sato introduced “Tamatebako”, a collection that reimagines traditional Japanese craftsmanship for contemporary living. Each piece is meticulously created to bring the quiet beauty and cultural depth of artisanal woodwork—once considered distant and inaccessible—into the intimacy of everyday life.Sato reflects: “Through the enduring techniques passed down over generations, I am committed to presenting works of even greater refinement to the world. I will continue to create distinctive pieces using rare and extraordinary materials, including zelkova with intricate grain patterns such as tamamoku and botan-moku, as well as the richly expressive kurogaki.”Looking ahead, Japantastics and Sato Mokko will extend their reach beyond Japan, introducing the essence of Japanese craftsmanship to discerning audiences across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia—inviting the world to experience not merely furniture, but enduring works of art shaped by time, tradition, and vision.Japantastics plays a pivotal role in this global expansion, serving as a bridge between master artisans and international markets. Through its expertise in cross-border branding, curation, and distribution, the company is committed to bringing exceptional Japanese craftsmanship to a worldwide audience, ensuring that the legacy and artistry of Sato Mokko continue to thrive on the global stage.About Japantastics, Inc.Japantastics, Inc. is a Tokyo-based platform dedicated to connecting Japan’s finest artisans and small workshops with global audiences. By curating products that embody quality, culture, and authentic craftsmanship, Japantastics shares the timeless beauty and spirit of Japanese making with the world.Media Contact: Japantastics, Inc.E-mail: japantastics@gmail.comWebsite: https://japantastics.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced that it will expand its work with OpenAI*1 to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity. The work combines OpenAI’s frontier AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise and know-how in supporting mission-critical systems and social infrastructure to accelerate AI transformation (AX) for customers and society.Working together, the two companies’ FDE teams will leverage OpenAI’s AI agent “Codex” to analyze the source code of mission-critical legacy systems and work to establish an AI-driven modernization approach that supports safe migration through enhanced visibility into system design. Based on this approach, Hitachi aims to develop solutions to support the modernization of core systems and to roll them out sequentially across a wide range of industries, starting with financial institutions.Hitachi also plans to gain access to OpenAI’s AI models for cybersecurity through OpenAI’s “Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC)”*2. As part of OpenAI’s Japan Cyber Action Plan, this initiative aims to responsibly provide advanced AI capabilities to trusted defenders and help strengthen cyber resilience in Japan’s critical sectors. Under OpenAI’s Daybreak-based, defense-focused framework, Hitachi will explore the use of these models for legitimate defensive purposes, such as remediation and validation, with appropriate safeguards, governance, and human oversight. Through this initiative, Hitachi’s Cyber CoE, its cybersecurity expert organization, will act as “Customer Zero,” practicing these efforts internally to validate Hitachi-provided systems and applying the insights gained to further strengthen cybersecurity.Hitachi will apply the insights gained through these initiatives to enhance its FDE capabilities in modernization and cybersecurity, while further enhancing HMAX by Hitachi (“HMAX”), its next generation AI solution suite for social infrastructure.Through these initiatives, Hitachi will support customers in building and operating resilient systems and help advance AX in social infrastructure.*1 Hitachi’s press release issued on October 21, 2025 Hitachi and OpenAI form strategic partnership centered on global AI data center expansion*2 OpenAI’s blog issued on February 5, 2026 Introducing Trusted Access for CyberBackgroundSince signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2025, Hitachi and OpenAI have been exploring the use of OpenAI’s frontier AI technology to enhance Hitachi’s Lumada solutions, including HMAX. Today, many companies face challenges in advancing AX due to reduced visibility into legacy systems caused by the retirement of experienced engineers andother factors. At the same time, the evolving cybersecurity landscape has made it increasingly urgent to build more advanced defense capabilities. In response to these challenges, Hitachi and OpenAI are now expanding this work with a focus on using AI to help address customer and societal challenges in core system modernization and enhanced cybersecurity.Key initiatives1. Establishing and providing an AI modernization approachTo support legacy system modernization, the FDE teams of Hitachi and OpenAI will work together to combine the advanced analytical capabilities of “Codex”, OpenAI’s AI agent, with Hitachi’s expertise in mission-critical system development. The companies aim to establish a reliable AI-driven approach covering the full process from visualizing high-level specifications based on existing source code to migration testing for new systems. Hitachi’s Modernization CoE, which leads and drives the modernization business, will develop AI solutions based on this approach and incorporate them into “Modernization powered by Lumada”*3, with plans to offer them sequentially to customers across a wide range of industries, including financial institutions.*3 Hitachi’s press release issued on October 21, 2025 Hitachi Launches “Modernization powered by Lumada” to Transform Core Systems into AI-native Systems2. Validating and strengthening next-generation cybersecurity capabilitiesHitachi plans to access OpenAI’s AI models for cybersecurity through Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC). As part of OpenAI’s Japan Cyber Action Plan, this initiative aims to responsibly provide advanced AI capabilities to trusted defenders and help strengthen cyber resilience in Japan’s critical sectors.Under OpenAI’s Daybreak-based, defense-focused framework, Hitachi will explore the use of these models for legitimate defensive purposes, such as vulnerability identification, prioritization, remediation, and validation, with appropriate safeguards, governance, and human oversight. The insights gained will be used to further strengthen cybersecurity.3. Developing practical FDE capabilities and enhancing HMAXThrough this work, Hitachi aims to strengthen its practical FDE capabilities in modernization and cybersecurity. The insights gained through this work will be sequentially integrated into and applied to HMAX, with the Frontier AI Deployment Center, Hitachi’s expert organization leading real-world AI deployment, serving as the hub. This will enable Hitachi to continuously enhance HMAX and maximize the value it provides to customers.Comment from Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO, Hitachi, Ltd.“Hitachi has long been engaged in developing systems that support mission-critical social infrastructure, with approximately 15,000 systems currently in operation in Japan alone. Modernizing legacy systems and enhancing security are critical management priorities for all enterprises seeking sustainable growth in the age of AI. We are proud to work with OpenAI to address these challenges and drive transformation toward safer and reliable social infrastructure. Hitachi will further deepen its collaboration with OpenAI by leveraging the expertise of both companies’ FDEs to continuously enhance Lumada and HMAX, and accelerate AX for customers and society.”Comment from Tadao Nagasaki, President, OpenAI Japan, Ltd.“Our work with Hitachi is an important step toward enabling the safer and more practical use of AI in Japan’s critical industries and social infrastructure. OpenAI is committed to developing and deploying safe and beneficial AI, guided by our mission to ensure that AI benefits everyone. Applying AI to legacy system modernization and defensive cybersecurity is essential to strengthening the business foundations of Japanese enterprises. Through this work, we will help create an environment where companies can use AI with confidence and create new value, while helping AI become a practical force that expands the potential of people and organizations and supports the society of the future.”About HMAX & LumadaTrademark Notice: All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and IBM Japan, Ltd. today announced that they will accelerate their collaboration in the field of business system modernization in order to advance enterprise digital transformation and address challenges associated with legacy systems. This comes as part of the collaboration between the two companies announced in September 2025.Modernization is an essential initiative for driving digital transformation. Achieving successful modernization requires careful consideration of business characteristics, system requirements, and architectural attributes, along with selecting optimal technologies and programming languages. Among the effective approaches are rewriting, which converts existing program languages into those suited for modern environments, and refactoring, which enhances maintainability and scalability through improvements to application structure.In this collaboration, the companies will expand modernization initiatives centered on rewriting and refactoring. This will be achieved by leveraging Fujitsu’s modernization solution “Fujitsu PROGRESSION”, which automatically converts source code, together with IBM's AI-powered development partner “IBM Bob.”The scope includes rewriting COBOL programs running on Fujitsu mainframes and UNIX servers into Java, as well as refactoring after conversion. With Fujitsu providing technical support, IBM Japan will serve as the primary provider of the solution. This collaboration will go beyond simple migration of customer assets to jointly promote modernization that supports digital transformation over the medium to long term.BackgroundFor many enterprises, COBOL applications running on mainframes and UNIX servers represent critical business assets, embodying years of accumulated business processes and expertise. However, in order to advance digital transformation based on effective data utilization and full-scale adoption of AI, it is essential to redesign these applications into flexible and scalable structures.At the same time, as Fujitsu has announced its roadmap for the end of sales and maintenance of mainframes and UNIX servers [1], migration to next-generation platforms has become an urgent challenge for enterprises. In addition, the ageing workforce of engineers skilled in legacy technologies and the shortage of such talent have revealed limitations in traditional, labor-intensive development and migration methods in terms of quality, productivity, and timelines.To address these challenges, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will combine their respective expertise and technologies in modernization to jointly promote initiatives that balance stable system operation with future growth.Details of the CollaborationBoth companies will expand modernization initiatives centered on rewriting and refactoring. In particular, this collaborative solution will deliver high value in cases where, after analyzing business and system characteristics, conversion to Java is deemed appropriate.1. High-precision source code conversion with Fujitsu PROGRESSIONAt the core of the solution is Fujitsu’s source code conversion solution, Fujitsu PROGRESSION, which rewrites COBOL programs running on Fujitsu mainframes and UNIX servers into languages suited for open environments such as Java. Leveraging Fujitsu’s extensive expertise, the rewriting process maintains consistency in business logic and compatibility with existing specifications, thereby reducing migration risks and enabling reliable system transition. As part of this collaboration, IBM Japan has received systematic skill transfer from Fujitsu regarding Fujitsu PROGRESSION, establishing a framework capable of supporting a wide range of use cases.2. Modernization support through AI agentsBy utilizing IBM Bob, an AI agent-driven enterprise development support platform, the companies will automate code correction and refactoring following COBOL-to-Java conversion. This enables efficient, high-quality execution of traditionally labor-intensive processes such as validation of business logic and testing. In refactoring, adopting structured approaches such as clean architecture—separating application structures by function—is critical. In addition to rewriting, the collaboration will modernize business systems into highly maintainable and scalable application structures that can flexibly accommodate future changes and feature additions, thereby enhancing business value.Fujitsu is advancing customers’ modernization efforts through AI services such as “Fujitsu Application Transform powered by Fujitsu Kozuchi [2].” Through this collaboration, the two companies will integrate and deepen their solutions and expertise in AI utilization to accelerate the modernization of Fujitsu mainframes and UNIX servers, as well as to drive the modernization of other legacy systems operating in Japan.IBM Japan, with Fujitsu’s technical support, will provide advanced modernization solutions using rewriting and refactoring. The companies will provide modernization services to next-generation platforms on hybrid-cloud environments that do not depend on specific infrastructure, and that are carefully tailored to each customer’s business characteristics, system requirements, and architecture to best support digital transformation.By combining their expertise and technologies, they will support the creation of foundations that can flexibly respond to changing business environments and generate sustained value.Future PlansBy integrating their technologies and expertise, Fujitsu and IBM Japan will deliver innovative and high-quality modernization. Going forward, leveraging insights gained through these initiatives and advanced technologies such as AI, the companies aim to build trust in Japanese society and promote the evolution of system foundations that can flexibly respond to societal change while supporting sustainable development.[1] Roadmap for the end of sales and maintenance of mainframes and UNIX servers:Fujitsu mainframes: sale ends in FY2030, maintenance ends in FY2035UNIX servers: sale ends in FY2029, maintenance ends in FY2034[2] Fujitsu Application Transform powered by Fujitsu Kozuchi: A service that leverages Fujitsu Kozuchi to analyze the source code of existing systems and automatically generate design documentation.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout IBM JapanIBM Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of IBM Corporation, a global technology company that operates in more than 175 countries. As a leading provider of hybrid cloud, AI and consulting expertise, we leverage world-class research and development capabilities, deep consulting insights, and end-to-end offerings—from the design and development of IT systems to their operation and maintenance—to help clients drive business transformation and accelerate their digital transformations. For more information, visit : https://www.ibm.com/jp-ja/Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com