Month: 2025 年 11 月

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has begun demonstration experiments of Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture, Mazda's unique CO2 capture system, in support of the theme, "The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow," announced at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025.Demonstration ExperimentCO2 capture device installed on the demonstration vehicle(Taken from the rear lower section of the vehicle)Mazda aims to realize mobility where “driving more leads to CO2 reduction” by 2035. Mazda believes that if its vehicles run on carbon-neutral fuel and capture the CO2 emitted, it will be possible to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere in proportion to the distance traveled.In the Super Taikyu Series Round 7* held on November 15 and 16, the ‘Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture’ was installed in the "MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3 Future Concept (Car No.55)," a race vehicle, for the first time. The vehicle ran on biodiesel fuel (HVO), a carbon-neutral fuel that has been put to practical use in Europe. The device uses zeolite with a porous structure as a CO2 adsorbent and demonstrated that it can adsorb CO2 in exhaust gas.Mazda will continue demonstration experiments in the Super Taikyu Series next season to increase CO2 recovery rates. Building on insights gained, Mazda will advance its technology and equipment, contributing to the realization of a sustainable mobility society.Related information: Mazda's corporate websiteMAZDA MIRAI BASE- JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025 "The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow ," Mazda's Vision for the Future of Mobility in 2035”https://www.mazda.com/ja/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-concept/- JMS 2025 "Does driving more make the planet cleaner MAZDA VISION X-COUPE envisions the driving pleasure of the future”https://www.mazda.com/ja/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-mazda-vision-xcoupe/MAZDA SPIRIT RACING- Super Taikyu Series: One of the most popular endurance racing series in Japan, featuring a wide range of car models:https://www.mazda.com/ja/experience/mspr/motorsports/supertaikyu/* ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Grand Thanksgiving Party Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will further advance two hydrogen engine technologies at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Thanksgiving Festival, to be held from November 15 to 16.The race will feature the #32 TGRR GR Corolla H2 concept (hereinafter the "liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla"), which runs on liquid hydrogen fuel.In addition, Toyota is continuously advancing superconductivity technology development to further evolve liquid hydrogen technology, now reaching the stage where vehicles equipped with superconducting motors for liquid hydrogen pumps can operate. We will continue development alongside our partners, aiming to compete in future races.Toyota will continue moving forward to provide customers around the world with a range of options under its multi-pathway strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality.Additionally, in conjunction with the Japan-U.S. automotive cultural exchange event organized by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, vehicles produced in the United States will be displayed in the event plaza during the race period. By providing an opportunity for visitors to experience the appeal of U.S.-market vehicles, Toyota will contribute to the exchange of automotive culture between Japan and the United States.Liquid hydrogen-powered GR CorollaAdvancing Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Engine TechnologyThe liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla achieved significant progress during the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 3 NAPAC Fuji 24 Hours Race, held from May 30 to June 1. These included enhanced safety and weight reduction through the introduction of a new filling valve, and the successful demonstration of a hydrogen engine combustion switching technology. The greatest achievement was completing the race without replacing the pump that pressurizes liquid hydrogen for delivery to the engine, confirming improved durability.However, increased engine output continued to place a greater load on the pump, presenting durability challenges for continuous operation at maximum output. To reach the next level, Toyota will continue conducting test runs to verify the pump's boost performance and durability even after the 24 Hours Race. In this race, Toyota aims to achieve continuous operation at maximum output.Toyota is also continuing to develop superconductivity technology to expand the potential of liquid hydrogen technology, and has reached the stage where vehicles can run with a superconducting pump installed inside the fuel tank. Installing a highly efficient, compact superconducting motor inside the tank creates space that can help achieve more than a 1.3-fold increase in tank capacity, leading to improved cruising range. Additionally, improvements in driving performance through reduced weight and a lower center of gravity, as well as a reduction in boil-off*1 volume by eliminating the flange*2 as a heat input source, can be expected.The -253°C environment unique to liquid hydrogen provides an ideal temperature range for superconductivity, where certain materials lose all electrical resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures. By maximizing the compatibility between liquid hydrogen vehicles and superconductivity technology, Toyota will greatly expand the potential of hydrogen engine vehicles.*1When liquid hydrogen fuel stored in the tank vaporizes due to natural heat ingress from outside*2Components that fill gaps in pipe joints to prevent leaks Exhibiting U.S.-Produced VehiclesIn conjunction with the Japan-U.S. automotive cultural exchange event featuring NASCAR driving sessions hosted by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, Toyota will display three models popular with many customers in the U.S. at the event plaza on both days, Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16: the Camry sedan, the Highlander SUV, and the Tundra pickup truck. Visitors will be able to see and ride in these vehicles to experience the appeal of U.S.-produced models not sold in Japan.For related releases issued by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, Super Taikyu Mirai Organization, and Fuji Speedway, please see the following:- Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan"Making Cars Part of Culture" - Hosting Japan-U.S. Automotive Culture Exchange Event - NASCAR Demonstration Run at Super Taikyu Final Round Fuji- Super Taikyu Mirai Organization (STMO)A New Bridge for Japan-U.S. Motorsports Exchange - Plans to Establish New "ST-USA" Class- Fuji International Speedway Co.,Ltd.NASCAR Comes to Fuji Speedway! - Jimmie Johnson Visits Japan! Japan-U.S. Stars Gather for "Super Taikyu Final Thanksgiving Festival""Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a business creation lab in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS Japan). This Lab, established as part of its global strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, integrates Fujitsu's deep industry knowledge and technology solutions with AWS's generative AI and cloud services. It will help customers in Japan’s retail and service industries to solve their management challenges faster and achieve both legacy system modernization and new revenue creation. It will facilitate business transformation that has a direct impact on management key performance indicators (KPIs) by providing end-to-end support, from identifying and defining on-site issues to rapid proof of concept (PoC) and implementation within a minimum of 90 days.Building on its achievements in the food distribution industry, Fujitsu plans to expand the lab's initiatives to other industries in Japan beyond retail and service, using AWS’s cloud and generative AI, and cross-industry data collaboration. This will contribute to customers' sustainable growth and the creation of new revenue models.The business creation lab will see close collaboration between Fujitsu's retail and service industry specialists and AWS Japan's solution architects. Key activities include:1. Problem identification and solution clarificationOn-site engagement with customers to visualize latent issues and designing solutions utilizing the latest AWS technologies.2. Rapid PoC and agile developmentProviding effective solutions by supporting customers from PoC to implementation decision within a minimum of 90 days.3. Solution and horizontal deploymentCombining Fujitsu's extensive industry knowledge and track record with AWS's extensive cloud services portfolio to standardize solutions. This enables the phased provision of services, from legacy systems (mainframes, EDI, etc.) to API integration, contributing to solving diverse challenges across various industries, including food distribution, retail, trading companies, food manufacturers, and other service sectors.Tomohiko Sugimoto, General Manager of Information Systems Division, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. comments:"At Mitsubishi Shokuhin, we are addressing the critical challenge of transferring expert knowledge in our inter-company EDI project as part of our AI utilization strategy. We decided to adopt this approach, combining the technologies and expertise of Fujitsu and AWS Japan, as it enables a highly effective method of knowledge standardization through generative AI chatbots. This initiative will further accelerate the standardization and automation of manual tasks, and we envision its expansion into more advanced areas, such as preventing system troubles. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with both companies to co-create new value."Hiroyuki Tsutsumi, Director, Enterprise Business Unit, Amazon Web Services Japan G.K. comments:"With the establishment of the 'business creation lab,' I am confident that the fusion of Fujitsu's deep industry knowledge and AWS's latest technologies, including generative AI, will further accelerate and promote innovation not only in the retail and service industries but throughout Japan. Building on our history of supporting Japanese customers' business transformation together, we look forward to continuing to transform businesses across Japan through our ongoing collaboration with Fujitsu."Yoshiko Furuhama, Corporate Executive Officer EVP, in charge of Enterprise Business, Fujitsu Limited comments:"This lab will serve as a hub for reflecting customers' on-site challenges in their management strategies and leveraging Fujitsu’s extensive knowledge and technology to create new business value. Fujitsu has a long history of advancing innovative initiatives with customers in the retail and service industries. Through this lab, we will apply this knowledge and experience in collaboration with our long-standing partner, AWS Japan. Our goal is to support customers swiftly from concept formulation to verification and implementation, ensuring that technology and AI utilization go beyond mere system deployment to solve their challenges and enhance corporate value. Together with our customers, we aim to contribute to sustainable growth and strengthen industrial competitiveness."Fujitsu and AWS Japan have previously collaborated to address customer challenges by combining their respective strengths. This initiative further deepens this collaboration for Japan's retail and service industries. Leveraging insights gained from past successes, such as resolving knowledge transfer issues for legacy system experts at Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. through generative AI-driven knowledge standardization, the lab aims to create business value and accelerate industry-wide transformation.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.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 113,000 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 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that they have successfully conducted the world’s first outdoor demonstration using real-time transceiver systems with AI-powered wireless technology for sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications. The demonstration was carried out in collaboration with NTT, Inc. (“NTT”), Nokia Bell Labs., and SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SK Telecom”). Field trials took place at three locations in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and confirmed that the use of AI improved throughput (transmission speed) by up to 100% compared with conventional non-AI-based methods under the same environmental conditions, effectively doubling the communication speed.In wireless communications, fluctuations in the radio propagation environment can cause unstable connection quality. To address this issue, the parties have been developing and testing “AI-AI technology,” which applies artificial intelligence to both the transmitting and receiving sides of the wireless interface to optimize modulation and demodulation schemes according to radio conditions, enabling stable communication across diverse use cases. The effectiveness of this technology had previously been verified in indoor environments.(*1)The latest field trials aimed to verify whether this new technology can maintain stable performance in outdoor environments, where radio conditions vary greatly due to temperature, weather, and obstacles.In the field trials, DOCOMO and its partners evaluated the AI-AI technology under three outdoor environments with varying radio propagation conditions, such as the presence of obstacles and whether the terminal was stationary or in motion. The evaluations were conducted using devices equipped with the technology to compare throughput performance with and without its application.Course 1: A public road with gentle curves where the test vehicle traveled at speeds of up to 40 km/hCourse 2: An environment with partial obstaclesCourse 3: A road with few obstacles where the test vehicle traveled at speeds of up to 60 km/hThe results confirmed that applying the AI-AI technology improved communication speed by compensating for signal degradation across all test environments. In particular, under the most complex propagation conditions in Course 1, the technology achieved an average through put improvement of 18% and a maximum of 100% compared to conventional methods. This improvement enables users to transmit larger volumes of data at higher speeds, while also allowing network operators to enhance spectrum efficiency and deliver higher-quality communication services.These findings demonstrate that the AI-AI technology is effective not only indoors but also in complex outdoor environments, marking a significant step toward practical 6G systems that combine high wireless transmission efficiency with low power consumption.DOCOMO will continue to refine this technology under diverse conditions and accelerate R&D toward 6G realization, while also collaborating with global partners to advance 6G standardization and implementation.This technology will be showcased at the NTT R&D FORUM 2025, hosted by NTT from November 19–21 and November 25–26, 2025. Further details on the official event website: https://www.rd.ntt/e/forum/2025/(*1) 6G Radio-interface Indoor Test Using AI in the 4.8 GHz Band for the First Time in Japan Improves Throughput up to 18% (November 20, 2024)About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 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/For more details, please visit: https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2025/1117_00.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Destinator TOKYO, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that its all-new Destinator midsize SUV has earned a maximum five-star rating in the 2025 ASEAN NCAP*, a comprehensive safety performance assessment program for new vehicles in the ASEAN region.Mitsubishi Motors remains committed to its vision of a mobility society with zero traffic accidents, through ongoing efforts to develop and promote safety technologies and raise awareness of traffic safety.The Destinator is equipped with the brand’s advanced driver assistance system, Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing. It delivers a high level of preventive safety through Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN), and Multi Around Monitor. Along with six SRS airbags, the model ensures collision safety performance with a high-rigidity body structure designed to absorb impact energy while minimizing cabin deformation in the event of a crash.As a seven-seat midsize SUV, the Destinator features a spacious three-row layout and is characterized by a refined, authentic SUV design and a premium cabin that offers comfort for everyone on board. Its 1.5-liter turbo engine, paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) optimized for both fuel efficiency and acceleration, delivers strong, exhilarating response. Additionally, while adopting a front-wheel drive system, Mitsubishi Motors combines its advanced all-wheel control technologies, including the Active Yaw Control (AYC), to deliver safe and reliable driving across diverse road surfaces and weather conditions.Sales began in Indonesia in July 2025, and the all-new Destinator is scheduled to launch in the Philippines on November 20, followed by Vietnam by the end of 2025. Subsequent launches are planned across the ASEAN region, South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, with a global rollout to roughly 70 countries.*New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian CountriesAbout Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that humanized anti- soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab) has been approved for once every four weeks intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom.In August 2024, LEQEMBI was approved for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in adult patients that are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4)* heterozygotes or non-carriers in the United Kingdom. With this latest approval for IV maintenance dosing, after 18 months of a dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks patients may be transitioned to the maintenance dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every four weeks, or the regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks may be continued.AD is a progressive, relentless disease characterized by formation of protein deposits known as plaques made of amyloid-beta aggregates and neurofibrillary tangles made of tau protein in the brains of people living with AD. It is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2 The data show that amyloid-beta protofibrils and tau tangles play roles in the neurodegeneration process,2,3 and only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways – targeting both amyloid plaque and protofibrils**, which can impact tau downstream.Due to the reaccumulation of AD biomarkers and return to placebo rate of decline after therapy is stopped,3-5 continuing maintenance treatment after the initial 18-month therapy is essential to slow the progression of AD and extend the therapeutic benefits, helping patients maintain who they are for longer.In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 982,000 people are living with dementia,6 and AD is the cause in 60-70% of people with dementia.7 These numbers are expected to rise, as the population ages.6, 7Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* Apolipoprotein E is a protein involved in the metabolism of lipid in humans. It is implicated in AD. People with only one (heterozygous) or no copy (non-carriers) of the ApoE ε4 gene are less likely to experience ARIA than people with two ApoE ε4 copies (homozygous).8** Protofibrils are thought to be the most toxic Aβ species that contribute to brain damage in AD and play a major role in the cognitive decline of this progressive and devastating disease. Protofibrils can cause neuronal and synaptic damage in the brain, which can subsequently adversely affect cognitive function through multiple mechanisms.3 The mechanism by which this occurs has been reported not only by increasing the formation of insoluble Aβ plaques, but also by directly damaging signaling between neurons and other cells. It is believed that reducing protofibrils may reduce neuronal damage and cognitive impairment, potentially slowing the progression of AD.4MEDIA CONTACTSEisaiEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comAbout LEQEMBI (generic name: lecanemab)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ).Lecanemab has been approved in 51 countries and is under regulatory review in 9 countries. Following the initial phase with treatment every two weeks for 18 months, intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing with treatment every four weeks was approved in the United Kingdom, the U.S, China and others, and applications have been filed in 4 countries and regions.LEQEMBI's approvals in these countries were based on Phase 3 data from Eisai's, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results. The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB).1 The U.S. FDA approved Eisai’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK in August 2025. In September 2025, the rolling sBLA application to the U.S. FDA for the subcutaneous initiation dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK was also initiated.Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited AD (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy.For more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202579pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has launched a new suite of solutions designed for research institutions, such as universities, to promote open science.By offering a comprehensive set of solutions that enhance competitiveness in research and development and ensure the transparency of research outcomes, NEC aims to contribute to the efficient and effective establishment of research information infrastructure (RII).In recent years, the trend towards open science, which involves sharing research data across society, has accelerated. As a result, there is a growing demand from research institutions for improved management, storage, and utilization of research data.Furthermore, as part of enhancing international research competitiveness and ensuring the transparency of research outcomes, there is a rising demand for stronger governance, including requirements for the proper management and storage of research data.In response, NEC is launching a suite of solutions that enables the efficient and effective creation of RII, from introduction to operation. Value Provided to Customers through Advanced Research Information InfrastructureContributing to Enhanced Collaboration with Research Institutions and Accelerated real world Implementation through Advanced Research Information InfrastructureNEC provides a suite of solutions for the appropriate and efficient utilization of research data throughout the entire lifecycle of research, including data generation, analysis, aggregation, management, publication, and utilization. These solutions contribute to fostering collaboration with universities and research institutions and promoting the real world implementation of research findings.Overall Concept of Research Information Infrastructure (RII)NEC offers the following solutions:- NEC Ultra-high-speed Data Transfer System This system enables efficient aggregation and sharing of large-scale research data generated by various experimental and measurement facilities and high-performance computing (HPC) simulations. It maximizes network bandwidth and achieves high-speed disk-to-disk data transfer. This solution is effective in scenarios such as sharing large-scale experimental research data, utilizing large-scale data aggregation platforms, and implementing business continuity plans (BCP).Usage Scenario of NEC Ultra-high-speed Data Transfer System- NEC Data Provenance System for HPC (*1) This system automatically collects and allows reference to provenance information, such as input/output files and program execution details, in HPC simulations. It allows easy reference to provenance information without special processing during simulation execution, and this information can also be shared with others. This solution is effective in improving research efficiency by clarifying simulation reproduction procedures and simplifying the identification of data to be saved. It is also valuable for presenting data as evidence for papers and for use in collaborative research.Usage Scenario of NEC Data Provenance System for HPC* Data Catalog and Portal System for Promoting Research Data Utilization, Including AI-driven Approaches Serving as a portal for RII, this system promotes data aggregation and facilitates data utilization by users and administrators.* Resource Pooling and Remote Resource Utilization System utilizing NEC's proprietary ExpEther (Express Ether) Technology for Reliable, Low-Latency Transmission of IT Device Signals (*2) This system enables the utilization of remote computing resources, even for sensitive data that cannot be taken off-site.NEC provides these solutions as an integrated system tailored to customer environments.Comments on this announcement are as follows:The University of Osaka D3 Center has launched operations of the Data Provenance System for HPC via the "Osaka University Compute and sTOrage Platform Urging open Science" (OCTOPUS), a computational and data platform promoting open science introduced in September 2025. Every day, supercomputers at computing centers analyze and generate vast amounts of academic data. One of the challenges facing platform providers offering computational infrastructure for academic research is how to ensure the fairness of calculations performed on computers. Since the research process and results are often recorded and managed manually by researchers, I believe that realizing transparency in the research process and implementing an efficient audit trail management system through the automation of recording of computational provenance will significantly contribute to promoting open science.- Susumu Date, Professor, Advanced High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Systems Research Division, D3 Center, The University of OsakaThe Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a project aimed at constructing the world’s largest radio telescope. This initiative will require transferring unprecedented volumes of observational data between data centers worldwide, which presents a significant challenge in implementing high-speed, reliable data transfer infrastructure. The ultra-high-speed data transfer system provided by NEC enables 100 Gbps-class communication between storage located in remote areas, and we are currently conducting verification testing to prepare for its introduction as an effective solution to this challenge.- Takuya Akahori, Project Researcher, Lead of the SKA1 Promotion Group, Mizusawa VLBI Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS)Event InformationExhibition booth at SC25, the world's largest international conference for HPC and AI. Date: November 16-21, 2025, Location: St. Louis, USA. Details here: https://sc25.supercomputing.org/(*1): Data Provenance System for HPC has been pre-introduced at The University of Osaka The University of Osaka D3 Center Commences Operation of New Computing and Data Infrastructure Built by NEChttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202509/global_20250912_01.html(*2: Demonstrations on the utilization of ExpEther have begun at The University of Osaka. The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC Demonstrate Wide-Area Distributed Campus AI Processing Platformhttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202511/global_20251113_01.htmlAbout 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 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com