TOKIUM Signs Partnership Agreement with SMBC Group's PlariTown
TOKIUM, provider of an accounting AI agent, has partnered with PlariTown of the SMBC Group. The collaboration aims to promote AI utilization among SMEs to combat the looming 2030 labor shortage.
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TOKIUM Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenichi Kurosaki; hereinafter 'TOKIUM'), which provides an accounting AI agent, announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with PlariTown Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryo Namiki; hereinafter 'PlariTown'), a group company of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter: SMBC Group).
## ■Background
The decline in the working-age population due to a declining birthrate and aging population has become a serious social issue, with a projected labor shortage of 6.44 million people by 2030*1. Especially among mid-sized and small enterprises, labor shortages have become prominent since 2020*2.
While there are expectations for AI as a countermeasure, the reality is that many SMEs have not progressed in utilizing AI due to barriers such as a lack of specialized personnel.
*1 Source: Persol Research and Consulting, Chuo University 'Future of the Labor Market 2030'
*2 Source: Small and Medium Enterprise Agency 'White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises / White Paper on Small Enterprises (July 2025 Edition)'
## ■Overview
Through this partnership agreement, the accounting AI agent TOKIUM will be introduced to PlariTown's customers.
By promoting the utilization of AI, we will support the resolution of labor shortages in mid-sized and small enterprises.
## ■Comment from Mr. Ryo Namiki, Representative Director of PlariTown Inc.
Improving the productivity of mid-sized and small enterprises is a crucial theme for Japan as a whole. Since 2020, PlariTown has faced this challenge with the mission of supporting corporate digitalization. On the other hand, there are many companies that do not know how to utilize AI. The appeal of TOKIUM's accounting AI agent is that it can be started without a massive implementation effort. By further evolving our collaboration with TOKIUM, we will strive to contribute to solving the labor shortage among mid-sized and small enterprises.
## ■About the Accounting AX Project
This project was launched with the goal of liberating people from all accounting 'chores'. It aims to automate the analog tasks remaining in accounting operations using AI, realizing an environment where everyone can focus on the tasks they should truly concentrate on. Beyond developing and providing AI agents, we promote AX in accounting operations through fact-finding surveys, case studies, and webinars.
Details here: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000009888.html
## ■About the Accounting AI Agent 'TOKIUM'
The accounting AI agent 'TOKIUM' is a highly integrated system of AI, professional staff, and cloud systems that makes autonomous decisions and executes tasks just like a dedicated human staff member, significantly streamlining corporate accounting operations.
## ■Background
The decline in the working-age population due to a declining birthrate and aging population has become a serious social issue, with a projected labor shortage of 6.44 million people by 2030*1. Especially among mid-sized and small enterprises, labor shortages have become prominent since 2020*2.
While there are expectations for AI as a countermeasure, the reality is that many SMEs have not progressed in utilizing AI due to barriers such as a lack of specialized personnel.
*1 Source: Persol Research and Consulting, Chuo University 'Future of the Labor Market 2030'
*2 Source: Small and Medium Enterprise Agency 'White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises / White Paper on Small Enterprises (July 2025 Edition)'
## ■Overview
Through this partnership agreement, the accounting AI agent TOKIUM will be introduced to PlariTown's customers.
By promoting the utilization of AI, we will support the resolution of labor shortages in mid-sized and small enterprises.
## ■Comment from Mr. Ryo Namiki, Representative Director of PlariTown Inc.
Improving the productivity of mid-sized and small enterprises is a crucial theme for Japan as a whole. Since 2020, PlariTown has faced this challenge with the mission of supporting corporate digitalization. On the other hand, there are many companies that do not know how to utilize AI. The appeal of TOKIUM's accounting AI agent is that it can be started without a massive implementation effort. By further evolving our collaboration with TOKIUM, we will strive to contribute to solving the labor shortage among mid-sized and small enterprises.
## ■About the Accounting AX Project
This project was launched with the goal of liberating people from all accounting 'chores'. It aims to automate the analog tasks remaining in accounting operations using AI, realizing an environment where everyone can focus on the tasks they should truly concentrate on. Beyond developing and providing AI agents, we promote AX in accounting operations through fact-finding surveys, case studies, and webinars.
Details here: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000009888.html
## ■About the Accounting AI Agent 'TOKIUM'
The accounting AI agent 'TOKIUM' is a highly integrated system of AI, professional staff, and cloud systems that makes autonomous decisions and executes tasks just like a dedicated human staff member, significantly streamlining corporate accounting operations.