Business Use Cases

Fujitsu started providing a trial environment for four AI agents and an execution platform designed to enhance store operations and management decisions in the retail industry.

• •Fujitsu began providing a trial environment for four AI agents and an execution platform to enhance store operations and management decisions in retail.
• •Proof-of-concept experiments using these AI agents will be sequentially started with seven retail companies.
• •The official launch of the AI agents and execution platform is scheduled for June 2027.

JEITA President Takashi Aino and JAMA President Koji Sato toured the CEATEC 2026 exhibition floor on the first day, discussing Japan's winning strategies in IT, mobility, and physical AI.

• •JEITA President Takashi Aino (NEC) and JAMA President Koji Sato (Toyota) visited the Makuhari Messe on October 13.
• •They jointly toured the venues for both CEATEC 2026 and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026.
• •They discussed Japan's strategic advantages in IT, mobility, and physical AI.

Anthropic held a press briefing to mark the one-year anniversary of its Tokyo office, where co-founder Jack Clark explained the company's achievements and future plans in Japan.

• •Anthropic held a press briefing in Tokyo on October 14 to mark the first anniversary of its office opening.
• •Jack Clark, co-founder and head of the public interest division, visited Japan to provide an explanation.
• •He reported on the company's achievements over the past year and future initiatives alongside the head of Anthropic Japan.

Safee begins offering 'AI-App Equipment Watcher,' a service that visualizes equipment status by detecting indicator lights from cloud camera footage.

• •The service was launched on the 13th, detecting the lighting and blinking of indicator lights such as stacked signal lights from cloud camera footage.
• •It allows users to visualize equipment operating status and shutdown history.
• •It is provided as an optional service for Safee's cloud camera products, requiring no equipment modification or additional construction.

Opro launched Madress, an AI agent platform specialized in administrative procedures, aimed at resolving user confusion for public and financial institutions.

• •The AI agent platform Madress, specialized in procedural tasks, was launched on the 13th.
• •It uses AI to resolve user uncertainties regarding which procedure to follow, what is required, and where to submit it.
• •The service initially targets public and financial institutions, with plans to expand the scope gradually.

Digital Agency official Yasutomi Okada explained at PdE Conf 2026 how to connect rapid AI-driven development with user outcomes through effective product management.

• •He notes that online administrative procedures and users successfully achieving their goals are not the same.
• •Drawing on My Number Portal product management experience, he shares perspectives on delivering value to users.
• •He discusses the importance of cross-functional collaboration and domain understanding as AI accelerates development.

CTC launched an AI Smart Factory Solution for manufacturing that analyzes plant data and uses AI agents to support operations and link OT systems with core business systems.

• •It collects and analyzes data from factory equipment, connecting OT systems with headquarters' core business systems.
• •The service includes operational support powered by AI agents.
• •It aims to create an environment where on-site data can be utilized for production planning and management decisions.

Ricoh Japan launched a hosting and operation service for Dify Essential/Standard users on AWS environments.

• •Ricoh Japan announced the launch of a Dify hosting environment operation service on the 18th.
• •The service targets companies using Dify Essential/Standard licenses for mid-sized and small businesses.
• •It provides comprehensive support from AWS environment setup to operation and technical assistance.

Industrial Nextは、従来人間の労働を必要としてきた複雑で繊細な製造タスクの自動化を支援している

• •同社は複雑で繊細な製造タスクの自動化に特化している
• •従来の製造業では人手を必要としていた工程の自動化を目指す
• •工場ロボットのタスク切り替え速度の向上が記事の主題である

Omron announced the full acquisition of US industrial PC maker OnLogic to expand its AI-driven equipment optimization business.

• •Omron announced the full acquisition of US industrial PC maker OnLogic.
• •A press conference was held in Tokyo to explain the goals and background of the acquisition.
• •The company aims to transform AI into on-site value by expanding into equipment optimization.