SHA packages AI governance expertise gained from supporting large enterprises. Starts offering AI governance support services that can be introduced in as little as 4-6 weeks for companies that don't know where to start

SHA Inc. (Headquarters: Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Keita Kawamoto, hereinafter "SHA") has redesigned the AI governance know-how, which has been individually provided to large enterprises as part of AX/DX consulting and AI implementation support, into a form that is easier for more companies to adopt, and has started providing it as three services today. "I feel like we need to get involved with AI, but I don't know where to start" - Even companies at this stage can take a step forward without strain, starting with a lightweight plan in as little as 4-6 weeks.

AI Governance: Defense and Offense

Background: The more companies "start using AI," the more problems arise

In recent years, generative AI has rapidly spread from specialized tools to everyday business tools. With this, the following situations have arisen in many companies.

- Employees have started using free AI tools on their own, and the company has not decided what to allow and what to stop (so-called shadow AI)
- There is no clear line on whether internal or customer information can be input into AI, and usage is spreading without it
- The management layer has issued an order to "do AI," but there are no rules or systems, and one person is handling it
- Despite fully introducing AI tools across the company, they are not being used as much as expected, and the investment effect is not visible

On the other hand, support services for such challenges in AI governance have so far been mainly provided to large enterprises. Many of them are premised on large-scale system construction over several months to years, and for companies at the stage of "we need to do something first," even the point of contact for consultation has been lacking.

The trend of controlling AI, such as the EU AI Act and Japan's AI Business Guidelines, is strengthening both domestically and internationally, and this issue is becoming unavoidable regardless of the size of the company.

Maturity of AI Governance

Purpose of Provision: Making the methodology cultivated by large companies "easy to start small"

SHA has individually supported the construction of AI governance foundations and the establishment of AI utilization for large enterprises as part of AX/DX consulting.

This time, the methodology established there has been organized into a three-tiered design (A/B/C) of "starting light and strengthening as needed," and systematized as a package that is easy for companies that are taking on AI governance for the first time to adopt.

There are two points.

Don't start from scratch: By starting with "copying" the company's existing internal rules (restrictions on information take-out, division of authority, etc.) for AI, the burden is small and the design is easy to get used to on the front lines.
Start small and grow: There is no need to create a heavy system from the beginning. First, lay the foundation with a lightweight plan (approximately 4-6 weeks), and then strengthen it step by step to standard (8-12 weeks) and strict (3 months or more) as utilization expands.

In addition, SHA views AI governance from both "defense (risk management)" and "offense (value creation)". The point that the support range is up to the point where the introduced AI is actually used and leads to results is a characteristic.

AI Governance that starts small and strengthens step by step

Service Lineup: Three Packages

Defense | Building a Safe Foundation to Use

AI Governance Implementation Support
Design rules, environment, and control in the form of copying existing internal control to AI. You can start at a level that suits your company's situation from three stages: lightweight to strict (A/B/C). Many companies start with lightweight (A) or standard (B), and strengthen as utilization expands.
(Example of deliverables: Governance draft, environment/operation design document, guidelines, roadmap / Estimated period: Lightweight 4-6 weeks ~)
Microsoft AI Governance Implementation Support
Implementation support for companies using Microsoft 365/Power Platform. Design and implement DLP (data carry-out control), environment separation, authentication/authorization, and usage limits based on standard functions without purchasing additional products.
(Estimated period: 8-12 weeks)

Offense | Safely Extracting Value

AI Utilization Establishment Diagnosis Package
Visualize the reasons why "it was introduced but not used" from usage logs and three-tier surveys (continuation, withdrawal, non-use). Identify where the cause lies in technology, education, or operation, and design improvement measures and KPIs.
(Estimated period: Diagnosis ~ improvement policy approximately 6-10 weeks)
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Implementation Track Record (Case Studies)
This package is based on the methodology established through support for the following large enterprises.

- Large real estate and construction group companies: Before deploying AI agents across the company, we designed and constructed an AI governance foundation (environment separation, DLP, authentication, usage control) in stages. We have prepared a state where "who uses what and how" can be visualized.
- Large manufacturing companies (BtoB): Analyzed the usage logs of in-house AI and employee surveys, and visualized the reasons why utilization is not progressing from the perspectives of technology, operation, and education. Presented improvement policies toward establishment.
*Note: Company names and contents are partially abstracted for confidentiality.

Representative Comment
SHA Inc. Representative Director Keita Kawamoto
"When you hear AI governance, you might imagine a heavy system for large companies. However, it is for companies like "employees are using AI on their own and it's worrying" and "I think we need to decide something" that simple foundation building works. AI governance is not something that puts the brakes on AI utilization, but a foundation for continuing to step on the accelerator with peace of mind. We have packaged the methodology cultivated through support for large companies into a form that any company can start easily. We will support you from the first step of your AI utilization from both defense and offense."

Future Developments
In the future, in addition to providing this package, SHA plans to provide simple diagnosis/assessment that can easily grasp the current situation and hold seminars. We will also expand the scope of support through collaboration with specialized partner companies in areas such as organizational structure construction and human resource development.

First, please consult with us
We welcome consultations from the stage of "I don't know what stage my company is at" and "I want to organize once what to start with." In the first consultation, we will listen to your current AI usage status and concerns, and provide you with a rough idea of the priority and how to proceed.
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Company Profile
Company Name: SHA Inc.
Location: 13-13, 1-chome, Izumizaki, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Representative: Representative Director Keita Kawamoto
Business Content: AI Governance Construction Consulting/AI Strategy Design/AI Policy Formulation Support, etc.
URL: https://shaaaa.com

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