NE Launches Early Access for 'NE STUDIO' Beta, an Automation Product for E-commerce Operators, Recruiting 10 Companies

NE Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President and CEO: Noriyoshi Higo; hereinafter 'NE') began accepting early applications for the beta version of its e-commerce business automation product, 'NE STUDIO,' on May 29, 2026. Alongside this, the company launched an early access page where users can review the overview of NE STUDIO Beta and apply for participation. NE STUDIO Beta is a product designed for e-commerce operators using the SaaS-based backend system 'Next Engine.' It allows users to input their daily operational improvement or automation needs in natural language, utilizing AI to handle requirement organization, quoting, and app generation. The beta version is scheduled to be provided to 10 selected existing Next Engine contract customers starting June 8, 2026. During the beta period, development of Mini/Standard-level business apps will be provided free of charge until the end of July 2026. Additionally, customers who apply during the early access period will receive a free initial development ticket equivalent to a Standard plan as a benefit upon the official launch. Even if not selected for the beta, applicants will receive benefits to facilitate the use of NE STUDIO when it officially launches. Previously, individual business app development required multiple steps such as requirement definition, quoting, development, and delivery. With NE STUDIO Beta, NE aims to lower the barrier to business automation by allowing e-commerce operators to simply input what they want to achieve in natural language. NE's mission is 'Build the Invisible Engine.' NE STUDIO Beta represents the first step in connecting the desires of e-commerce operators—such as 'I want to do this' or 'I want to automate this'—more naturally into business applications.