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NEC and UrbanChain to Test AI-Powered Parking Service in Japan Aug. 8, 2026. - NEC Corporation and UrbanChain are set to launch a demonstration in September 2026 to evaluate a next-generation surface parking lot service aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of parking facilities. The initiative will integrate UrbanChain's parking management system, featuring automated payment functionality, with NEC's AI-powered image recognition technology to detect when occupants exit a vehicle. This collaboration seeks to enhance […]
DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan Develop White Paper on EU Battery Passport Initiative Aug. 8, 2026. - DENSO Corporation and TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. have collaborated to create a technical white paper focused on the Battery Passport initiative, which is set to become mandatory in the European Union by February 2027 under the EU Battery Regulation. This initiative targets battery products used in automotive and industrial applications. The implementation of Battery Passports involves numerous practical challenges that […]
NEC to Transfer Overseas Network and IT Services Businesses to Assist Group Aug. 8, 2026. - NEC Corporation announced an agreement to transfer its overseas network equipment resale and IT services businesses to a consortium led by Assist Group S.r.l. The transfer is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2026, pending customary closing conditions. The businesses involved in the transfer include systems for telecommunications operators and enterprises using network equipment from partner companies, as well […]
Mitsubishi and MEDIPAL Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Healthcare and Consumer Products Aug. 8, 2026. - Mitsubishi Corporation and MEDIPAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION have announced a strategic alliance to enhance collaboration in healthcare, food, and consumer products. This alliance builds on a partnership that has been delivering value in Japan's healthcare sector for over two decades. The alliance involves a transition to a 50:50 voting arrangement in the ownership structure of MC Healthcare Holdings, Inc., allowing for […]
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