Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) issued its "SUSTAINABILITY DATABOOK 2024" (the Databook), this year's edition of its annual report summarizing non-financial information of MHI Group, primarily outlining its initiatives to address environmental and social issues.*The Databook provides the public with information on the progress being achieved by MHI Group in its sustainability management strategy, which targets simultaneous achievement of social sustainability and its own corporate sustainability. Content is divided into four sections respectively describing the Company's actions relating to sustainability management, the environment, Society, and governance. Related information is disclosed together with detailed performance data.The 2024 edition of the Databook newly incorporates information on the Company's strategies for applying its human resources to achieve its 2024 Medium-Term Business Plan and building its corporate future further beyond. Also included are information on MHI Group's intellectual property strategy and expanded information disclosure in line with recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.The Databook is issued as a supplement to the "MHI REPORT," which provides both financial information on the Company's management strategies, business performance, etc., as well as non-financial information relating to the environment, society, etc. Taken together, the "MHI REPORT" and "SUSTAINABILITY DATABOOK" offer readers a comprehensive overview of MHI Group's management strategies and initiatives for achieving sustainability.In recent years, society has called for business corporations to undertake management guided by sustainability needs on a global scale. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to address issues affecting society and provide information on its related initiatives in easily understandable formats to a broad range of stakeholders.*Please access the following link for more information on SUSTAINABILITY DATABOOK 2024. www.mhi.com/sustainability/library/pdf/sustainabilitydatabook2024.pdfAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Dec 13, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metal products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, has announced the dissolution of joint management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. (Head office: Seo-gu, Incheon, Korea; CEO: SEOG-HO RO), the joint venture with LT Corp. in Korea, as set forth below. TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) had been jointly managing LT Metal Co, Ltd. (formerly named Heesung Metal Co., Ltd.), a joint venture company engaging in manufacturing and sale of electrical contacts, brazing alloys, precious metal plating materials, and other products based on TANAKA Precious Metals’ technologies, with LT Group (formerly named Heesung Group), a member of LG Group in Korea, for 50 years since the founding of LT Metal Co, Ltd. in 1974. During that period, the Company had been comprehensively cooperating with LT Group in conducting precious metals-related business in Korea. Considering the changes in the business environment globally and in Korea, the Company reached an agreement with LT Corp. to dissolve the joint management of LT Metal Co., Ltd. and terminate non-competition with each other in order to expand business opportunities and pursue the growth of business. The Company will maintain a good relationship and cooperate with LT Group, especially in the precious metals plating business. About TANAKA Precious MetalsSince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,355 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending December 2023, was 611.1 billion yen.TANAKA Holdings Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/ Global industrial business website https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/ LT Corp.Address: 13F, Orange Planet Bldg., 217, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KoreaRepresentatives: BON SIK KOO and WOONG-MO KOOMain Businesses: Management of interests in subsidiaries and investee companies, and investmentFounded: 2023Net Sales: 431.5 billion won (Consolidated financial statements for 2023)Employees: 8 Website: www.ltholdings.co.kr  LT Metal Co., Ltd.Address: 14, Gajaeul-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon, KoreaRepresentative: SEOG-HO ROMain Businesses: Electrical contacts, bonding wires, ITO targets, plating materials, and recovery and refiningFounded: 1974Net Sales: 823.6 billion won (2023)Employees: 503 Website: www.ltmetal.co.kr Press inquiriesTANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/doc/20241212_EN.pdf  Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Bio Therapeutics today presents 24-week promising interim results from an ongoing Phase 1 basket clinical trial of an orally administered cancer vaccine, NECVAX-NEO1, used in combination with checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) for treating patients with solid tumors. The findings are being presented in a poster at the ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress in Geneva, Switzerland from December 11 to 13, 2024.NECVAX-NEO1 is a personalized bacteria-based oral DNA therapeutic vaccine, developed using AI prediction of the most immunogenic patient-specific neoepitopes. This vaccine is designed to activate the patient’s immune system, prompting a T-cell response that can precisely target and eliminate tumor cells based on the individual’s unique neoantigens.In the phase 1 study, 5 patients with melanoma, renal cell cancer, or head and neck cancer, who have been on CPI treatment for at least three months, were treated with NECVAX-NEO1. The safety run-in phase showed no treatment-related toxicities, allowing a dose increase. An ELISPOT response was induced by 68% of neoepitopes, with 40% of patients showing significant neoantigen-specific signals. After a 24-week treatment period, 80% of patients had a stable disease status, indicating a high disease control rate.On the results of the clinical study, Dr. Heinz Lubenau, CEO of NEC Bio Therapeutics, commented, "We are very excited about our first proof-of-concept data showing signs of promising immunogenicity and associated biomarker changes in patients. This is very encouraging, especially in light of new clinical trials currently ongoing at various locations in early and late-stage cancer patients. We are looking forward to generating more data for NECVAX-NEO1 as an additional treatment option for patients with difficult to treat cancer in the future."Motoo Nishihara, Corporate Executive Vice President and CTO of NEC Corporation, further commented, "We are certainly excited to present the progress of the NECVAX-NEO1 trial demonstrating safety and signs of immunogenicity. NECVAX-NEO1 is the first cancer vaccine asset to be clinically developed at NEC. This development ties in with the larger NEC mission of providing healthcare solutions globally using the state of art technologies developed in-house."Details of the poster:Poster title: Oral DNA vaccination targeting personalised neoantigens in immune checkpoint inhibitor treated solid tumor patients - Interim results.Authors: Domas Vaitiekus, E. Juozaityte, L. Puzauskienė, S. Tulyte, L. Gatijatullin, M. Platten, I. Poschke, I.Hulsmeyer, A. Kuhn, A. Aranguren, H. Lubenau, H. Fontenelle, B. Simovski, Y. Yamashita, C.Chaput, A. Meiser, V. UrbonasPoster Number: 160PDate: 12 December 2024The poster may also be found here: NEC Bio website: nec-bio.com/en_DD/img/20241212_ESMO2024_NECVAX-NEO1_poster.pdfTrial details can also be viewed at: NCT05354323https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05354323?term=necvax-neo1&rank=1 NECVAX-NEO1 is currently under evaluation at additional clinical trial sites in Lithuania, Germany, and Spain. These sites are actively recruiting patients and are open for enrollment.About NEC Bio TherapeuticsNEC Bio Therapeutics, established in Mannheim, Germany, focuses on the clinical strategy and development, as well as planning and execution of clinical trials in the oncology area. It is a subsidiary of NEC Bio, the biotech arm of NEC Corporation. NEC Bio is located in the Netherlands and dedicated to the development of innovative biotechnological solutions to tackle some of the most pressing health challenges. NEC Bio's research and development efforts are focused on creating personalized therapies that improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. NEC OncoImmunity in Oslo, Norway, is also a subsidiary of NEC Bio. For more information, visit: www.nec-bio.comAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Supporting automation and labor savings with a smart picking system that efficiently links AGFs, AGVs, and palletizers through the ΣSynX system for automation and intelligence- Accelerating the response to 2024 regulatory changes and to the challenges facing logistics centers, including a shortage of operators, heavy manual labor and long vehicle wait timesTOKYO, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd., a part of MHI Group, announce that their automated picking solution that utilizes the "ΣSynX" (Sigma Synx) solution concept(1) to enable automation and intelligence for picking work in beverage warehouses has been put into operation at the Ebina Logistics Center in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, managed by Kirin Group Logistics (East Japan Regional Office, Shonan Branch Office). The system, ordered by Kirin Group companies Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd. and Kirin Group Logistics Co., Ltd., is the first of its kind to be utilized in Japan.(2) Shipment volume will be increased in stages from January 2025.The automated picking solution utilizing ΣSynX, developed by MHI Group, introduces automation and intelligence for the picking work that up to now has been performed manually by workers, who have also been responsible for considering how to improve efficiency in their picking operations. The system utilizes a proprietary optimization engine and integrated control system to efficiently coordinate multiple automated guided forklifts (AGFs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and palletizers(3) in order to reduce the number of picking and transfer operations, optimize the picking process, and improve throughput (processing capacity).Companies face challenges for improving the working environment for logistics operations at beverage warehouses and other facilities, such as measures to address the shortage of logistics operators, and picking of heavy loads. With the aim of providing solutions to these issues, in November 2022, MHI Group and Kirin Group began a joint demonstration project to introduce MHI Group's automated picking solution in a beverage warehouse.(4) The project verified the effectiveness of the system for logistics centers, leading to the decision to implement an automated picking solution at the Ebina Logistics Center in November 2023, ultimately resulting in the start of operation.MHI Group continues to collaborate with Kirin Group on joint demonstration projects for the automation of inbound and outbound processes at beverage warehouses using a new type of unmanned forklift equipped with ΣSynX,(5) and automation solutions for the loading and unloading of trucks.(6) Going forward, through these joint demonstrations, MHI and Mitsubishi Logisnext will promote the development and application of optimal solutions for the challenges facing warehouse logistics facilities, and further accelerate the response to regulatory changes in the logistics industry in 2024 aimed at alleviating the shortage of logistics operators, improving the work environment, and reducing the working time and waiting time for truck drivers.(1) ΣSynX is MHI's standard platform for synchronizing and coordinating various types of machinery systems. It brings together a range of digital technologies to make machinery systems intelligent and allow for optimized operation.(2) Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(3) A palletizer is a device that performs automated placement and stacking of products, such as beverage cases, on pallets.(4) For more information on the start of the joint demonstration of an automated picking solution with Kirin Group, see the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/22112101.html(5) A next-generation unmanned forklift exhibited at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2024. For more information, see the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/240903.html (6) For more information on the joint demonstration projects between MHI and Kirin Group for the automation of inbound and outbound warehouse processes, see the following press release.https://www.mhi.com/news/24082201.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB), PT. AEON Credit Service Indonesia, a local subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "AEON Credit Service Indonesia") and PT. Supra Primatama Nusantara (hereinafter "Biznet") have launched the AEON Biznet JCB Precious Card, designed to provide the best experience for their users.This is a credit card for individuals in partnership between Biznet, the leading Internet provider in Indonesia, AEON Credit Service Indonesia and JCB, the only international payment brand from Japan.Main benefits of AEON Biznet JCB Precious Card1) Provide unique and differentiated Japanese benefits under the key concept "SUGOI JAPAN," which only JCB can offer.2) Biznet offers a special plan where cardholders only need to pay for 9 months of Biznet internet service using this card to enjoy an additional 3 months free, making it a 12-month subscription.3) As an AEON Biznet JCB Precious cardholder, you can get a Biznet WiFi Fiber Modem for free through cashback worth IDR 600,000 (approximately 5,500 yen).4) Discounts up to 20% at AYANA-affiliated hotels, restaurants and spas, and 15% discounts at Kawano Group restaurants.5) AEON Credit Service Indonesia's unique cashback privileges at AEON Indonesia's supermarkets, etc.6) The AEON Biznet JCB Precious Cardmembers can enjoy a perpetual free annual fee waiver.JCB, in cooperation with AEON Credit Service Indonesia and Biznet, will work to create more added value in the Indonesian market, aiming to become the preferred payment brand of Indonesian customers through JCB's unique hospitality and valuable services.About BiznetBiznet is an integrated digital infrastructure company in Indonesia, providing Internet, Submarine Cable, Data Center, Cloud Computing and IPTV services. They are committed to building modern infrastructure with the aim of reducing the digital gap between Indonesia and other developing countries. Biznet owns and operates the Fiber Optic network and the largest data center in Indonesia. For more information about the company and services, please visit biznetnetworks.com.About AEON Credit Service Indonesia (AEON)AEON is a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service, Co., Ltd. which operates under the auspices of AEON Co, Ltd in Japan. AEON has been established since 2006 and launched its first credit card in 2013, making AEON the first non-bank credit card issuer in Indonesia.To apply for an AEON-Biznet Credit Card, customers can apply online through the AEON website at https://www.aeon.co.id/ or visit Biznet website at https://biznethome.net/.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 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million card members. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO & LONDON, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co, Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co, Ltd, Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced JCB Cards are now being accepted for paying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application fee for JCB Cardmembers travelling to the United Kingdom (UK). Starting 8 January 2025, visitors from designated countries and territories will require an ETA before entering the UK. In response to this change, JCB is pleased to announce that applicants can now pay the ETA application fee using their JCB Cards, providing added convenience and ensuring a seamless payment experience during the application process.This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as the new UK border regulations require an ETA application fee of £10 (GBP) via the official UK ETA website. By accepting JCB, the UK government ensures a seamless and accessible application process for JCB's 158 million cardmembers worldwide. This partnership allows cardmembers to use their preferred payment method on the official UK ETA website, removing potential barriers, and providing a convenient and much faster solution as they prepare for their travels to the UK.With international travel experiencing a resurgence, the UK is preparing for a new wave of visitors. As shown in the latest report from Visit Britain (Oct 2024), data shows a gradual increase of inbound visits and spend in the UK, especially amongst Asian countries and territories. Although these numbers are still behind 2019, the report highlights that Japan was amongst the countries and territories which saw the strongest growth from 2023. By enabling JCB Card acceptance for ETA applications, the UK is welcoming a large segment of international travellers, many from Asia, and removing friction from the entry process. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to simplify travel procedures and strengthen border security."JCB is delighted to provide our cardmembers with a smooth and efficient way to apply for their UK ETA," said Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd. "This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our cardmembers and supporting initiatives that promote secure and convenient cross-border travel."About JCB JCB 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 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 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 International (Europe) Ltd. Diana Lee: dlee@jcbeurope.eu JCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna Takeda: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp  Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a video analytics AI agent for frontline workplaces. The AI agent uses spatial video and image data from workplace camera footage, as well as written information, to draft reports and make recommendations for workplace improvements. The AI agent will be positioned as a core technology of Fujitsu’s AI service "Fujitsu Kozuchi". Fujitsu will provide a trial environment for the AI agent in fiscal year 2024 and commence in-house implementation from January 2025.The AI agent is based on a multimodal large language model (LLM). The AI agent trains itself to recognize 3D images of the workplace using information from written documentation (i.e., safety rules, etc). Context memory technology uses written information to selectively retain only the relevant data, enabling the analysis of long-duration video content with world-leading accuracy (1).The AI agent will be evaluated by FieldWorkArena, an evaluation environment newly developed by Fujitsu, under the supervision of Carnegie Mellon University. FieldWorkArena will be made available for the researcher community from December 2024, with tasks being added to GitHub and the Fujitsu Research Portal in December 2024.Figure 1: The video analytics AI agent for frontline workplacesTraining to operate in the frontline workplace based on written documentationThis technology augments the AI agent’s video data comprehension capabilities using information from written documentation to help the LLM understand what it cannot from video content alone. Figure 2 below shows how this technology can be applied to understand the spatial relationship between people and objects. In addition to spatial relationships, the technology will also help the AI agent to recognize workplace objects and individual tasks carried out by employees. Potential applications of this technology include assessing the distances between people and objects in logistics and construction sites, and automatically updating work-task status via production management systems to visualize production status in real time.Figure 2: Training to operate in the frontline workplaceEfficiently retaining context data from video contentWhen large, long-duration video content is input into current multimodal LLMs, it suffers framerate drops which results in poor response accuracy. To solve this issue, Fujitsu focused on the selective attention mechanism found in humans, which efficiently processes visual information by focusing on the contextually important details. This technology allows for the user to provide a prompt for a specific type of behavior to focus on in a video, i.e., “safe behavior in humans.” The AI agent will then select only the specific frames and features that correspond to the prompt and compress and store them as video context data. Using this video context data, the multimodal LLM can process long-duration video content without the frame rate dropping. In a question-answering benchmark test carried out using long-duration video content including videos of more than 2 hours, Fujitsu achieved the world's highest answer accuracy with the smallest storage capacity as compared to conventional video compression technology for multimodal LLMs.Figure 3: Retaining video context data through selective attentionFieldWorkArenaUnder the supervision of Carnegie Mellon University's Associate Professor Graham Neubig and Assistant Professor Yonatan Bisk, Fujitsu has developed the FieldWorkArena, an evaluation environment for its video analytics AI agent service. The FieldWorkArena includes a bank of images and video content from actual frontline workplaces including plants and warehouses, documents such as rules and instruction manuals, simulations of business systems, and sets of tasks for the AI agent to solve (Figure 4). It will evaluate the performance of AI agents in actual operations.Figure 4: Examples of data and tasks in the FieldWorkArena(1) Benchmark carried out on December 12, 2024. Accuracy of responses to 599 question subsets (those that can be answered referring to video content alone) using the ultra-long video duration benchmark InfiniBench (average video length 49 minutes, maximum video length 151 minutes)About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

News Facts:- New multi-AI agent security technology leverages collaborating AI agents to protect against cyberattacks before they occur and address the increasing sophistication and frequency of modern threats- Multiple AI agents specializing in attack detection, defense, and business continuity testing, enabling organizations to address vulnerabilities and new threats proactively- Proactive approach to security significantly reduces response times to vulnerabilities, mitigating the risks associated with the rapid evolution of cyberattack techniques and the proliferation of generative AIFujitsu today announced that it has developed a multi-AI agent security technology as a core technology of its AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi. The system coordinates multiple AI agents with different specialties to simulate cyberattacks, protection strategies, and business continuity measures, thereby helping companies and public organizations to develop and enact proactive security measures against new threats and vulnerabilities.The system comprises three main technologies: Security AI agent, multi-AI agent collaboration and generative AI security enhancement.Fujitsu will commence field trials of the technology for generative AI security enhancement in partnership with Cohere Inc., beginning December 2024 and plans to release part of the multi-AI agent collaboration technology as open-source software (OSS) on OpenHands, an AI agent platform developed with the strong support of AI research world leader Carnegie Mellon University, in January 2025. Starting in March 2025, the full suite of technologies will be rolled out globally and offered on a trial basis.Fujitsu’s multi-AI agent security technology empowers IT system administrators and operations personnel, even those without specialized security expertise, to build applications that enable proactive security measures. It ensures the safe and secure implementation of generative AI within enterprise IT systems, allowing organizations to fully leverage the benefits of this technology while mitigating associated risks.Fujitsu is committed to contributing to the development of a trustworthy digital society where prosperity and stability coexist, as outlined in its materiality approach. Fujitsu’s newly developed multi-AI agent security technology represents a significant step towards delivering on that commitment.Figure 1: Overview of the multi-AI agent security technologyTechnology overview1. Security AI agentNew technology that includes three fundamental AI agents for proactive security measures.These agents incorporate technology co-developed with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a world leader in cybersecurity research.Attack AI agent: Uses tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) analogy engine to propose effective attack scenarios against target systems for new threats.Defense AI agent: Proposes countermeasures based on the company's risk profile.Test AI agent: Automatically builds a verification virtual environment (cyber twin) from the production system to analyze the impact of countermeasures.The test AI agent runs reciprocal attack and protection simulations with the attack AI agent and defense AI agent on a cyber twin, enabling proactive defenses against new vulnerabilities. Our AI agents are characterized by co-creative learning, which tackles complex and unknown problems through collaborative and adversarial learning between AI agents with diverse skills.Figure 2: Example of collaboration among the three security AI agents2. Multi-AI agent collaborationThis technology enables seamless collaboration between AI agents and is versatile and applicable beyond security. When AI agents collaborate, ensuring data confidentiality, privacy protection and adherence to the policies of each organization is a significant challenge. To address this, Fujitsu implemented a secure agent gateway coordination function within each organization's AI agent infrastructure. This allows for autonomous control of collaboration policies, enabling seamless AI agent collaboration without the need for explicit consideration from AI agent developers.3. Generative AI security enhancementTo prepare for emerging threats to generative AI, Fujitsu, in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University, has developed an LLM vulnerability scanner that can automatically and comprehensively check security resistance, and LLM guardrails that automatically protects and mitigates against attacks. The LLM vulnerability scanner addresses over 3,500 of the latest vulnerabilities known to exist in generative AI, including a proprietary generative code vulnerability check function. Adaptive prompting technology selects the optimal attack prompt based on the LLM's response, enabling highly accurate attack assessments. Furthermore, vulnerability explanation technology leveraging generative AI makes vulnerability assessment easy, even for non-security experts. The LLM guardrails work in conjunction with the LLM vulnerability scanner to ensure the safe and secure operation of generative AI by automatically applying guard rules that detect and reject malicious prompts deemed to require action during IT system operations, thereby preventing inappropriate responses. The LLM vulnerability scanner and LLM guardrails work with the attack AI agents and defense AI agents to enable proactive security measures for systems.Figure 3: Generative AI security enhancement technologyAssociate Professor Graham Neubig of Carnegie Mellon University, comments:“The development of AI agents is rapidly advancing worldwide. OpenHands, an open-source project strongly supported by Carnegie Mellon University, facilitates the development of diverse AI agent services, functionalities, and technologies by incorporating external expertise. Combining Fujitsu's multi-AI agent collaboration technology with OpenHands could significantly accelerate the development of cross-organizational multi-AI agent applications, which would be a remarkable achievement.”Professor Yuval Elovici of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, comments:“Fujitsu's innovative 'Cyber Twin' technology empowers companies to validate security policy compliance while simulating new attack and defense scenarios in a risk-free virtual environment. By enabling rigorous testing of business continuity without affecting real-world systems, this technology provides organizations with a powerful tool to swiftly address emerging new vulnerabilities and implement proactive, adaptive security strategies.”Seraphina Goldfarb-Tarrant, Head of Safety, Cohere Inc., comments:“Secure systems are mission-critical for enterprises to adopt and benefit from AI development. We're excited that our ongoing work with Fujitsu enables Japanese companies to leverage AI with our best-in-class multilingual models and security enhancement technology.”Future PlansFujitsu aims to further expand its AI agent capabilities to automate a wider range of security tasks. This includes developing agents for secure design, incident response, and security audits. Fujitsu will also continue to strengthen its technology for generative AI security enhancement, expanding its coverage to address vulnerabilities and mitigate hallucinations specific to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, ensuring even greater security and reliability for generative AI deployments.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will transfer 100% of its shares in Fujitsu Communication Services Limited to Persol Business Process Design Co., Ltd. The two companies have concluded an agreement to this end and aim to conduct the share transfer on February 3, 2025.1. Background and purpose of the share transferFujitsu is working towards expanding its service solutions as per its business model and portfolio strategy, which was set as a key initiative of the medium-term management plan announced in May 2023.Fujitsu Communication Services has contributed to the realization of a safe and secure system environment for its customers through maintenance and operation support, including via contact centers and service desks in Japan. The company’s strength lies in its expertise in developing human resources that can realize a stable support system and that have wide ranging IT skills developed through product support and it continues to promote customer digital transformation (DX).Persol Business Process Design is part of the Persol Group which develops comprehensive human resource services. Its aim is to "realize a society that is abundant with healthy workplaces" through providing services related to business process outsourcing (BPO), contact centers, sales marketing, and business process consulting. By upgrading and optimizing processes, the company aims to enhance its services and corporate value to create lasting effects.The two companies reached this agreement based on the judgment that the share transfer would allow for further expansion of business areas by combining the strengths of both companies, and improvement of productivity and engagement achieved through economies of scale and BPO DX/CX.Fujitsu will continue to meet the needs of its customers by providing services for Fujitsu Communication Services-run contact centers, service desks, etc.2. Overview of CompaniesCompany NameFujitsu Communication Services Limited(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited)HQ LocationYOKOHAMA i-MARK PLACE 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, JapanPresident and Representative DirectorMikiwa KanaiCapital100 million yenDate Est.December 1994No. Employees4,400 (as of March 2024)Business OverviewContact center and IT support outsourcing servicesNet sales23.9 billion yen (FY ended March 2024) Company NamePersol Business Process Design Co., Ltd.(Persol Holdings Co.,Ltd.)HQ LocationGranpark Tower 33 F 3-4-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, TokyoPresident and Representative DirectorKazuyuki IchimuraCapital310 million yenDate Est.September 1977No. Employees18,253 (as of July 1, 2024) *Number of employees in all types of employmentBusiness OverviewBPO, help desk contact center, sales marketing,business process consulting, HR solutions, healthcare solutions, productsNet sales57.6 billion yen (ended March 2024)About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.