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Suzuki Introduces SmartDB as Its Automotive Design Operations Platform

Suzuki Motor Corporation has introduced DreamArts' SmartDB as a cloud platform supporting its automotive design operations. Full-scale development will begin in June 2026, followed by the phased migration of design operations in Japan and at overseas subsidiaries to a common platform.

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SmartDB® (SmartDB)
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Automotive design and engineering operations, styling information management, management of requests for vehicle model development, and operational coordination among design departments in Japan and at overseas subsidiaries

Launch dateFull-scale development phase beginning in June 2026 (actual)
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Usage history

SmartDB is currently used by MUFG Bank, KDDI, Tsuruha Holdings, the University of Tsukuba and others. Whether this represents cumulative usage or usage as of a specific date: Not disclosed.

Relationship between the counterparty and the company
DreamArts Corporation4811
Relationship with the Company

Suzuki Motor Corporation is a customer and business partner that has introduced DreamArts' SmartDB. Capital and personnel relationships: Not disclosed.

CounterpartySUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

Head office: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Suzuki Toshihiro (鈴木俊宏). Automaker. Other details: Not disclosed.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Design sites in Japan and at Suzuki Motor Corporation's overseas subsidiaries (specific locations: Not disclosed)

Track record of supporting large-scale use by more than 10,000 users (according to the SmartDB description)
Impact on Business Performance

The impact of this matter on consolidated results is immaterial. If an event occurs that requires a revision to the earnings forecast, the company will announce it promptly.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

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Techno System Research, “2025 SaaS Workflow Market Manufacturer Share Survey”

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Names of Products / Services CoveredSmartDB® (SmartDB)
CounterpartySUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
Counterparty overviewHead office: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Suzuki Toshihiro (鈴木俊宏). Automaker. Other details: Not disclosed.
Relationship with the CompanySuzuki Motor Corporation is a customer and business partner that has introduced DreamArts' SmartDB. Capital and personnel relationships: Not disclosed.
Launch dateFull-scale development phase beginning in June 2026 (actual)
Applicable areaAutomotive design and engineering operations, styling information management, management of requests for vehicle model development, and operational coordination among design departments in Japan and at overseas subsidiaries
LocationDesign sites in Japan and at Suzuki Motor Corporation's overseas subsidiaries (specific locations: Not disclosed)
Location scaleTrack record of supporting large-scale use by more than 10,000 users (according to the SmartDB description)
Usage historySmartDB is currently used by MUFG Bank, KDDI, Tsuruha Holdings, the University of Tsukuba and others. Whether this represents cumulative usage or usage as of a specific date: Not disclosed.
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact of this matter on consolidated results is immaterial. If an event occurs that requires a revision to the earnings forecast, the company will announce it promptly.
SourceTechno System Research, “2025 SaaS Workflow Market Manufacturer Share Survey”
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The aim is to address issues including the increasing complexity of existing on-premises systems, slower processing response, rising operational workloads and reliance on individual employees, while strengthening operational coordination between Japan and overseas subsidiaries, improving the efficiency of design operations and enhancing product development capabilities.

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