Notice Regarding Membership in AI-Related Organizations

Needswell Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hajime Matsuoka) hereby announces its decision to join three AI-related organizations for the purpose of achieving medium- to long-term business growth and strengthening its competitiveness in the AI field.

1. Background and Purpose In recent years, with the advancement of AI technology, the use of AI in corporate settings has become increasingly important from the perspectives of operational efficiency and value creation. Our company has positioned the AI field as one of our growth areas and is moving forward with initiatives aimed at continuous business expansion.

We have decided to join these AI-related organizations to transition from our previous project-based approach to information gathering and external activities in the AI field toward a more planned and continuous corporate-wide framework.

Through these memberships, we will focus on the following initiatives: ● Expanding revenue opportunities through the increased sales of existing AI solutions ● Enhancing our brand value in the AI field ● Continuously monitoring technical and market trends in the AI industry ● Securing and training AI engineers with an eye toward future business expansion

2. Overview of Organizations The three AI-related organizations we are joining are as follows: ● The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI) An academic organization covering all aspects of AI. ● The Operations Research Society of Japan (ORSJ) A research organization for theory and practice, focusing on optimization technology. ● Generative AI Utilization Association (GUGA) An organization aimed at promoting the adoption of generative AI, disseminating information, and developing human resources.

3. Future Outlook Moving forward, we will participate in study groups, symposiums, and regular meetings hosted by these organizations to grasp the latest technologies and market trends. Simultaneously, we will work to improve the external recognition of our AI solutions and expand our professional network.

Through these efforts, we aim to create collaboration opportunities and generate new project inquiries. Our policy is to not only secure short-term order opportunities but also to strengthen our competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth in the AI field.

Furthermore, we believe that in an era where AI is permeating society, 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 knowledge and advanced technical capabilities regarding AI, further strengthening our ability to propose solutions to challenges using AI.

4. Company Overview [Company Overview] Company Name: Needswell Co., Ltd. Address: New Otani Garden Court 13F, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Hajime Matsuoka, President and CEO Established: October 1986 URL: https://www.needswell.com/ Business Description: Development, operation, and maintenance of software; development, sales, operation, and maintenance of solution products

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