Softbrain Begins Standalone Sales of AI Solution "esm AI concierge"
Softbrain has launched "esm AI concierge" as a standalone AI solution, enhancing their CRM/SFA offerings. This solution aims to boost operational efficiency by automating data input from various sources and leveraging internal knowledge, supporting functions like voice-assisted meeting minutes and document analysis. It is designed to integrate with existing systems, promoting digital transformation and reducing manual burdens for businesses.
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Softbrain Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hirofumi Toyoda, hereinafter "Softbrain"), a leading company in domestic CRM/SFA, announced today that it will begin selling "esm AI concierge," which was previously offered as an optional feature for its CRM/SFA "e-Sales Manager," as a standalone solution.
This allows for the implementation of "registration support," "voice assist," and "knowledge suggestions" utilizing the latest AI technology, regardless of whether e-Sales Manager is used. It supports "operational efficiency" by automating data input and utilizing organizational knowledge while continuing to use existing systems or Excel.
■ esm AI concierge detailed page: https://www.e-sales.jp/esm-ai-concierge/
■ Background: Resolving "Input Burden" and "Knowledge Silos" in the Field
With the urgent need for operational efficiency due to a declining labor force, the field still involves a large amount of analog information exchange via FAX, documents, and PDFs, consuming significant man-hours for input, storage, and management into systems.
Furthermore, in system operations, a major challenge has been the "input barrier," where the on-site demand to "reduce input effort" conflicts with the administrator's need for "highly accurate data for analysis." Additionally, valuable knowledge such as customer proposals and product details is scattered in document form, exacerbating the "knowledge silos" problem where searching and identifying information takes a long time.
Softbrain has begun standalone sales of "esm AI concierge" as a solution to address these issues.
This solution significantly reduces the input burden on the field by converting unstructured field information into structured data using AI and automatically inputting it into existing systems. Integration is not limited to CRM/SFA; it can flexibly connect with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and in-house developed systems, allowing for the construction of a cutting-edge AI environment while leveraging existing IT assets.
This enables administrators to obtain high-accuracy analytical data required for decision-making in a timely manner, regardless of the system, thus powerfully promoting DX for the entire organization.
■ Main Features of "esm AI concierge"
With its standalone sale, the following features can be flexibly introduced according to the user's existing systems and business flows.
1. Voice Assist: Generate "Minutes" and "Next Actions" just by speaking
* By voice input to a smartphone or PC, AI summarizes the content and creates meeting minutes.
* It goes beyond simple transcription, with AI automatically inferring and recording concerns and next actions.
* Created content can be shared to other apps with a single tap, supporting rapid information sharing in the field.
* When using e-Sales Manager, it can be automatically input as activity data.
2. Registration Support: Automatically transfer documents to specified systems just by "taking a photo" or "placing them"
* AI analyzes FAX, PDF, and image data, categorizing and digitizing it item by item.
* Simply drag and drop files onto an existing screen in the browser, and AI determines the fields and automatically inputs them.
* It can automatically transfer data to the core systems users are utilizing, or to any Excel/spreadsheet.
3. Knowledge Suggest: Turn internal documents into "AI Knowledge"
* AI learns documents such as "proposals" and "manuals" within specified folders.
* In response to user questions, it provides answers based on internal materials along with the source files.
* Reduces the time spent searching for necessary documents, improving the quality and speed of proposals.
■ Example Use Cases/Business Scenarios (Examples)
| Target Department | Business Example | Specific Application Scenario | Expected Effect |
| :------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Sales Admin, Back Office | Various Slip Processing, Delivery/Inventory Management | AI automates transcription of FAX and PDF documents. It also instantly retrieves internal regulations and manuals for confirming return rules and transaction terms. | Prevents errors from manual input and significantly reduces administrative processing time. Eliminates bottlenecks in confirmation tasks. |
| Legal, General Affairs, Management | Contract Management, Contract Inquiry | Extracts key items such as validity periods and amounts from "contracts" and "approval documents" for automatic transfer to a management ledger. Supports risk checks against internal regulations and inquiry tasks. | Suppresses human errors like missed renewals and oversight of legal risks. Improves governance. |
| Manufacturing, Trading, Import/Export Related | Export Management, Regulatory Compliance | Reads and summarizes export management documents (e.g., declarations of conformity for non-applicability, EU/UK declarations of conformity). Also suggests appropriate handling methods for similar cases based on past "proposal documents." | Reduces the workload for complex and specialized document reviews. Standardizes expert knowledge and ensures uniform response quality. |
| User Support, Customer Department | Customer Inquiries, Complaint Handling, etc. | For customer inquiries, AI presents solutions by referencing "product descriptions" and "manuals." It also speeds up the creation of response records through voice input. | Significantly reduces information search time, enabling prompt and accurate responses. Improves customer satisfaction. |
| Sales, Marketing Department | Lead Screening, Customer Preparation | Lists information by reading exhibition surveys etc. During business meetings, AI suggests optimal "proposal examples" and assists in sales material creation. | Shortens data conversion lead time. Balances quality and speed of proposal preparation, contributing to increased closing rates. |
*esm AI concierge is available for 1,000 yen (excluding tax) per user per month.
This allows for the implementation of "registration support," "voice assist," and "knowledge suggestions" utilizing the latest AI technology, regardless of whether e-Sales Manager is used. It supports "operational efficiency" by automating data input and utilizing organizational knowledge while continuing to use existing systems or Excel.
■ esm AI concierge detailed page: https://www.e-sales.jp/esm-ai-concierge/
■ Background: Resolving "Input Burden" and "Knowledge Silos" in the Field
With the urgent need for operational efficiency due to a declining labor force, the field still involves a large amount of analog information exchange via FAX, documents, and PDFs, consuming significant man-hours for input, storage, and management into systems.
Furthermore, in system operations, a major challenge has been the "input barrier," where the on-site demand to "reduce input effort" conflicts with the administrator's need for "highly accurate data for analysis." Additionally, valuable knowledge such as customer proposals and product details is scattered in document form, exacerbating the "knowledge silos" problem where searching and identifying information takes a long time.
Softbrain has begun standalone sales of "esm AI concierge" as a solution to address these issues.
This solution significantly reduces the input burden on the field by converting unstructured field information into structured data using AI and automatically inputting it into existing systems. Integration is not limited to CRM/SFA; it can flexibly connect with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and in-house developed systems, allowing for the construction of a cutting-edge AI environment while leveraging existing IT assets.
This enables administrators to obtain high-accuracy analytical data required for decision-making in a timely manner, regardless of the system, thus powerfully promoting DX for the entire organization.
■ Main Features of "esm AI concierge"
With its standalone sale, the following features can be flexibly introduced according to the user's existing systems and business flows.
1. Voice Assist: Generate "Minutes" and "Next Actions" just by speaking
* By voice input to a smartphone or PC, AI summarizes the content and creates meeting minutes.
* It goes beyond simple transcription, with AI automatically inferring and recording concerns and next actions.
* Created content can be shared to other apps with a single tap, supporting rapid information sharing in the field.
* When using e-Sales Manager, it can be automatically input as activity data.
2. Registration Support: Automatically transfer documents to specified systems just by "taking a photo" or "placing them"
* AI analyzes FAX, PDF, and image data, categorizing and digitizing it item by item.
* Simply drag and drop files onto an existing screen in the browser, and AI determines the fields and automatically inputs them.
* It can automatically transfer data to the core systems users are utilizing, or to any Excel/spreadsheet.
3. Knowledge Suggest: Turn internal documents into "AI Knowledge"
* AI learns documents such as "proposals" and "manuals" within specified folders.
* In response to user questions, it provides answers based on internal materials along with the source files.
* Reduces the time spent searching for necessary documents, improving the quality and speed of proposals.
■ Example Use Cases/Business Scenarios (Examples)
| Target Department | Business Example | Specific Application Scenario | Expected Effect |
| :------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Sales Admin, Back Office | Various Slip Processing, Delivery/Inventory Management | AI automates transcription of FAX and PDF documents. It also instantly retrieves internal regulations and manuals for confirming return rules and transaction terms. | Prevents errors from manual input and significantly reduces administrative processing time. Eliminates bottlenecks in confirmation tasks. |
| Legal, General Affairs, Management | Contract Management, Contract Inquiry | Extracts key items such as validity periods and amounts from "contracts" and "approval documents" for automatic transfer to a management ledger. Supports risk checks against internal regulations and inquiry tasks. | Suppresses human errors like missed renewals and oversight of legal risks. Improves governance. |
| Manufacturing, Trading, Import/Export Related | Export Management, Regulatory Compliance | Reads and summarizes export management documents (e.g., declarations of conformity for non-applicability, EU/UK declarations of conformity). Also suggests appropriate handling methods for similar cases based on past "proposal documents." | Reduces the workload for complex and specialized document reviews. Standardizes expert knowledge and ensures uniform response quality. |
| User Support, Customer Department | Customer Inquiries, Complaint Handling, etc. | For customer inquiries, AI presents solutions by referencing "product descriptions" and "manuals." It also speeds up the creation of response records through voice input. | Significantly reduces information search time, enabling prompt and accurate responses. Improves customer satisfaction. |
| Sales, Marketing Department | Lead Screening, Customer Preparation | Lists information by reading exhibition surveys etc. During business meetings, AI suggests optimal "proposal examples" and assists in sales material creation. | Shortens data conversion lead time. Balances quality and speed of proposal preparation, contributing to increased closing rates. |
*esm AI concierge is available for 1,000 yen (excluding tax) per user per month.