70% of executives believe that generative AI will enable organizations to widen the scope of the roles of knowledge workers. Nearly all executives (96%) recognize that generative AI is a key topic in the boardroom, with the majority confirming that their leadership are strong advocates.This is according to Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report, ‘Harnessing the […]
Fujitsu and Osaka University’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) have announced a ground-breaking analog rotation quantum computing architecture, representing a substantial step toward realizing practical quantum computing. The new architecture reduces the number of physical qubits required for quantum error correction—a critical component for achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing—by 90%, from 1 million
Mastercard – one of the global pioneers and leaders in innovative payment technology solutions – signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wakayama Prefecture in Japan. The MOU seeks to leverage Mastercard’s global standard payment network to support the growth of the tourism sector and accelerate the digital transformation and cashless transaction infrastructure for small
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The world’s first-ever wooden satellite is slated for launch in 2023, in Japan. Through this, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency seeks to maximise the benefits of using wood in space development: environmental friendliness and low cost. The novel satellite, a cube with each side measuring 10 centimeters, will be covered with wood and solar cells
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Two global players in healthcare research, China’s Holden Healthcare and Japan’s Seed Planning, have joined forces to form a strategic partnership with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration was made in an effort to boost physician panel access in outlying markets in the area and supporting project management and operations. “We believe that
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Japanese tech company Glory piloted a contactless payment system called BioPay, which detects customers’ faces even while they are wearing masks. For BioPay to work, users need to register their faces and credit card information on Glory’s website. Upon registration, users may scan their faces in front of a tablet to complete their purchase, without
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Scitem – a Japanese startup headquartered in Ishikawa Prefecture known for producing hydrogen products such as canisters, gas generators, and refilling systems, which are sold to companies engaged in research in the hydrogen field – has marketed a portable emergency power generation system fueled by replaceable hydrogen cartridges. Close in size to a briefcase, the
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