Announcement Regarding Membership in AI-Related Organizations ~ Aiming to Strengthen Business Foundation for Mid- to Long-Term Growth in the AI Field ~

Needswell Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Gen Matsuoka) announces that it has decided to join three AI-related organizations with the aim of strengthening its business foundation for mid- to long-term growth and enhancing competitiveness in the AI field.

### 1. Background and Objectives In recent years, with the advancement of AI technology, the utilization of AI in companies has become increasingly important from the perspective of improving operational efficiency and creating added value. Needswell also positions the AI field as one of its growth areas and is proceeding with initiatives for continuous business expansion.

To transition from project-by-project AI information gathering and external activities to a systematic and continuous corporate promotion structure, we have decided to join AI-related organizations.

Through this membership, we will focus on the following initiatives: * Expanding revenue opportunities by increasing sales of existing AI solutions * Enhancing our brand value in the AI field * Continuously grasping technological and market trends in the AI industry * Securing and nurturing AI engineers for future business expansion

### 2. Overview of Joined Organizations The three AI-related organizations to which Needswell will join are as follows:

* The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI) An academic organization covering AI in general. * The Operations Research Society of Japan (OR) A research organization focusing on the theory and practice of optimization technologies. * Association for Generative AI Utilization Promotion (GUGA) An organization aiming to promote the utilization of generative AI, disseminate information, and foster talent.

### 3. Future Development Moving forward, through participation in research groups, symposia, and regular meetings hosted by each organization, we will grasp the latest technological and market trends, while also promoting increased external recognition of our AI solutions and expanding our human network.

This will enable us to create collaboration opportunities and generate project inquiries, thereby aiming to secure short-term order opportunities and strengthen our competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth in the AI field.

Furthermore, precisely because we are in an era where AI is permeating society, we believe it is essential for IT engineers to correctly understand and effectively utilize AI to achieve operational efficiency and automation. By joining these organizations, we will acquire broader AI knowledge and advanced technical skills, further enhancing our ability to propose solutions using AI.

### 4. Company Profile 【Company Profile】 Company Name: Needswell Inc. Location: 13th Floor, New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Gen Matsuoka, President and Representative Director Established: October 1986 URL: https://www.needswell.com/ Business Description: Software development, operation, and maintenance; Solution product development, sales, operation, and maintenance.

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