Sakana AI, SCSK and Sumitomo Corporation have announced a comprehensive business partnership aimed at transforming Japanese industry and addressing social challenges through the use of AI. Initial initiatives will include advancing live projects in finance and manufacturing, exploring new services in cybersecurity, jointly developing AI for businesses, and expanding into the social infrastructure sector.
Sakana AI, SCSK and Sumitomo Corporation have agreed to a comprehensive business partnership aimed at transforming Japanese industry and addressing social challenges through the use of AI. The companies intend to jointly advance the use and implementation of AI tailored to businesses’ management and operational objectives, drawing on each company’s strengths.
Sakana AI will focus on AI model development and implementation in business operations. SCSK will focus on quality assurance, including data preparation, integration with existing systems, security and governance. Sumitomo Corporation will emphasize its ability to expand these initiatives by leveraging its business operations and customer base.
The partnership’s initial focus areas include advancing live projects in mission-critical sectors such as finance and manufacturing, exploring new services and business models in cybersecurity, jointly developing and enhancing AI products and services for businesses, and expanding into the social infrastructure sector.
In terms of the value to be provided and future expansion, the 3 companies will convert the knowledge gained into services that can be extended to other customers, while expanding into a broad range of industries, including manufacturing and social infrastructure. They will also consider partnering with other companies as necessary.