Canon ITS Launches New Version of 'WebPerformer-NX' Platform, Accelerating DX by Integrating Generative AI into Development and Business Operations
Canon IT Solutions Inc. has released a new version of its digital service construction platform, 'WebPerformer-NX,' featuring generative AI-powered development assistance and operational enhancement tools. These new features, available from March 30, 2026, aim to accelerate corporate digital transformation (DX) by optimizing both the system development process and day-to-day business activities.
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Canon IT Solutions Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Suyama; hereinafter 'Canon ITS'), part of the Canon Marketing Japan Group, will begin offering a new version of its digital service construction platform, 'WebPerformer-NX,' on March 30, 2026. This version includes new development support features that allow generative AI to propose screen designs, as well as generative AI integration features that facilitate the sophistication of business operations.
With the introduction of this AI-powered version, the company aims to support the acceleration of corporate digital transformation (DX) through both system development and operational improvement.
■ Background
As the promotion of DX gains momentum, many companies are accelerating the use of digital technologies in pursuit of operational efficiency and the creation of new value. However, even when companies have identified business issues or have a vision of the state they wish to achieve, many cases stagnate at the initial stages of DX promotion due to a lack of understanding regarding concrete methods for digitalization.
To address these issues and support DX promotion through digital service construction, Canon ITS has provided the 'WebPerformer-NX' platform. In this new version, the company has strengthened features that allow generative AI to be utilized more effectively in practical work, supporting corporate DX promotion from both the perspectives of system development and business application.
■ Features
This version includes enhanced functionality aimed at improving development productivity and expanding the use of AI in business settings. Features contributing to improved productivity in the development process include 'AI UI Suggest' and 'AI UI Modify.' Additionally, to support AI utilization in business, a new function has been added that allows the generative AI to be called from any component on a business screen to receive response results.
'AI UI Suggest'
When a screen layout (image data) is uploaded to 'WebPerformer-NX,' the generative AI analyzes the screen composition and layout characteristics, referencing the image data to suggest a screen definition draft populated with necessary components.
This feature can be used not only for new development but also for creating drafts in the restructuring of existing systems or the review/renewal of UI design. By enabling considerations to begin from a UI proposal close to the finished image, it contributes to shortening the time required for initial design considerations and accelerating the alignment of understanding.
'AI UI Modify'
Generative AI analyzes each component placed in the created screen definition and automatically corrects misalignments between elements or variations in margins.
By suggesting layout plans that consider the balance and visibility of the entire screen, the platform realizes the standardization of UI quality and labor savings in adjustment work, supporting user-friendly screen design.
Calling External AI from Applications
In the constructed business applications, a function has been added that allows the pre-defined calling of generative AI based on values input or displayed in various components, such as text areas on the screen.
Without the need to prepare a dedicated chat screen, generative AI-based summarization or judgment support can be integrated seamlessly into business screen operations and processing flows. This enables the realization of AI utilization that leads to the sophistication of business operations.
* To use the generative AI functions, it is necessary to have a contract with an external AI service (Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, or Google Cloud Vertex AI) and link it with WebPerformer-NX.
* Details of the generative AI functions can be viewed here: [Generative AI Function Details Page](https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/generative-ai)
■ Future Outlook
To support the use of generative AI more comprehensively, Canon ITS will continue to pursue the efficiency of overall system development and the expansion of AI utilization functions on constructed business applications. Through improving convenience for both development and business departments, the company will continue to contribute to corporate DX promotion and business transformation.
[Table: Service Name: WebPerformer-NX | Price (excluding tax): From 140,000 yen/month (annual contract) * | Launch Date: Available now]
* Monthly usage fees vary depending on the plan contracted.
* The number of credits granted monthly varies depending on the plan contracted.
* If the usage limit is exceeded, additional costs will be incurred.
* Credits cannot be carried over to the following month. 15,000 credits equal a maximum of 1,500 conversations.
■ About 'WebPerformer-NX'
Overview
'WebPerformer-NX' is a platform that supports the digitalization of customer operations and the construction of digital services running on the cloud. It not only allows for the easy creation of UI designs from a rich set of parts, but also facilitates the agile digitalization of complex business processes that span across departments and companies. It promotes intuitive co-creation development between system-using departments and development departments, which is essential for digitalization.
Key Features
- Realization of user-friendly application development: By combining a wide range of highly-designed UI parts, the development of highly convenient applications is possible. Automated generation of simple logic for databases based on UI design is also possible.
- Basic automatic application generation with support for general-purpose languages for complex systems: For complex business logic development, SQL is used in addition to JavaScript, which many engineers can implement. During development, generative AI-based SQL and code suggestions, as well as syntax checking, shorten the time required for product mastery and facilitate switching from other low-code development tools.
- Provides a cloud-native development environment and secure execution environment: Immediate use is possible via a web browser, and cloud-native applications can be developed. Since the development/execution environment is entirely provided on the cloud, server management by the customer on-premises is unnecessary.
- Provides AI-utilized business application functions: WebPerformer-NX is equipped with AI-utilized business application functions.
Free Trial Plan
'WebPerformer-NX' offers a free plan. Anyone can create an account and develop applications for free. A guide introducing the 3-step flow for creating a free account is available.
(Guide PDF Link: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/-/media/Project/Canon/CanonITS/home/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/pdf/WPNX_guide_FreeAccount.pdf)
For currently released sample apps, please refer here: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/sample-app
- General Inquiries: WebPerformer-NX Product Team [Inquiry Form](https://form.reg.canon-its.co.jp/di/application/inquiry/webperformer-nx)
- WebPerformer-NX Homepage: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx
- News Release Homepage: https://canon.jp/newsrelease
With the introduction of this AI-powered version, the company aims to support the acceleration of corporate digital transformation (DX) through both system development and operational improvement.
■ Background
As the promotion of DX gains momentum, many companies are accelerating the use of digital technologies in pursuit of operational efficiency and the creation of new value. However, even when companies have identified business issues or have a vision of the state they wish to achieve, many cases stagnate at the initial stages of DX promotion due to a lack of understanding regarding concrete methods for digitalization.
To address these issues and support DX promotion through digital service construction, Canon ITS has provided the 'WebPerformer-NX' platform. In this new version, the company has strengthened features that allow generative AI to be utilized more effectively in practical work, supporting corporate DX promotion from both the perspectives of system development and business application.
■ Features
This version includes enhanced functionality aimed at improving development productivity and expanding the use of AI in business settings. Features contributing to improved productivity in the development process include 'AI UI Suggest' and 'AI UI Modify.' Additionally, to support AI utilization in business, a new function has been added that allows the generative AI to be called from any component on a business screen to receive response results.
'AI UI Suggest'
When a screen layout (image data) is uploaded to 'WebPerformer-NX,' the generative AI analyzes the screen composition and layout characteristics, referencing the image data to suggest a screen definition draft populated with necessary components.
This feature can be used not only for new development but also for creating drafts in the restructuring of existing systems or the review/renewal of UI design. By enabling considerations to begin from a UI proposal close to the finished image, it contributes to shortening the time required for initial design considerations and accelerating the alignment of understanding.
'AI UI Modify'
Generative AI analyzes each component placed in the created screen definition and automatically corrects misalignments between elements or variations in margins.
By suggesting layout plans that consider the balance and visibility of the entire screen, the platform realizes the standardization of UI quality and labor savings in adjustment work, supporting user-friendly screen design.
Calling External AI from Applications
In the constructed business applications, a function has been added that allows the pre-defined calling of generative AI based on values input or displayed in various components, such as text areas on the screen.
Without the need to prepare a dedicated chat screen, generative AI-based summarization or judgment support can be integrated seamlessly into business screen operations and processing flows. This enables the realization of AI utilization that leads to the sophistication of business operations.
* To use the generative AI functions, it is necessary to have a contract with an external AI service (Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, or Google Cloud Vertex AI) and link it with WebPerformer-NX.
* Details of the generative AI functions can be viewed here: [Generative AI Function Details Page](https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/generative-ai)
■ Future Outlook
To support the use of generative AI more comprehensively, Canon ITS will continue to pursue the efficiency of overall system development and the expansion of AI utilization functions on constructed business applications. Through improving convenience for both development and business departments, the company will continue to contribute to corporate DX promotion and business transformation.
[Table: Service Name: WebPerformer-NX | Price (excluding tax): From 140,000 yen/month (annual contract) * | Launch Date: Available now]
* Monthly usage fees vary depending on the plan contracted.
* The number of credits granted monthly varies depending on the plan contracted.
* If the usage limit is exceeded, additional costs will be incurred.
* Credits cannot be carried over to the following month. 15,000 credits equal a maximum of 1,500 conversations.
■ About 'WebPerformer-NX'
Overview
'WebPerformer-NX' is a platform that supports the digitalization of customer operations and the construction of digital services running on the cloud. It not only allows for the easy creation of UI designs from a rich set of parts, but also facilitates the agile digitalization of complex business processes that span across departments and companies. It promotes intuitive co-creation development between system-using departments and development departments, which is essential for digitalization.
Key Features
- Realization of user-friendly application development: By combining a wide range of highly-designed UI parts, the development of highly convenient applications is possible. Automated generation of simple logic for databases based on UI design is also possible.
- Basic automatic application generation with support for general-purpose languages for complex systems: For complex business logic development, SQL is used in addition to JavaScript, which many engineers can implement. During development, generative AI-based SQL and code suggestions, as well as syntax checking, shorten the time required for product mastery and facilitate switching from other low-code development tools.
- Provides a cloud-native development environment and secure execution environment: Immediate use is possible via a web browser, and cloud-native applications can be developed. Since the development/execution environment is entirely provided on the cloud, server management by the customer on-premises is unnecessary.
- Provides AI-utilized business application functions: WebPerformer-NX is equipped with AI-utilized business application functions.
Free Trial Plan
'WebPerformer-NX' offers a free plan. Anyone can create an account and develop applications for free. A guide introducing the 3-step flow for creating a free account is available.
(Guide PDF Link: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/-/media/Project/Canon/CanonITS/home/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/pdf/WPNX_guide_FreeAccount.pdf)
For currently released sample apps, please refer here: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx/sample-app
- General Inquiries: WebPerformer-NX Product Team [Inquiry Form](https://form.reg.canon-its.co.jp/di/application/inquiry/webperformer-nx)
- WebPerformer-NX Homepage: https://www.canon-its.co.jp/solution/industry/cross-industry/application/webperformer-nx
- News Release Homepage: https://canon.jp/newsrelease