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Fujitsu Partners with Anthropic to Enhance AI Deployment in Japan May. 28, 2026. - Fujitsu Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC to integrate advanced AI technologies into its operations, aiming to accelerate AI transformation for Japanese enterprises. The collaboration, formalized on May 27, 2026, will see Fujitsu leveraging Anthropic's AI models, including Claude, to enhance the safety and reliability of critical social infrastructure. As AI continues to evolve from a tool […]
Fujitsu and OpenAI Partner to Propel AI Transformation in Japan May. 28, 2026. - Fujitsu Limited has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI technologies into its AI service lineup, aiming to accelerate AI transformation in Japan's enterprise sector. The partnership will leverage OpenAI's capabilities alongside Fujitsu's industry expertise to enhance AI use among Japanese companies and improve the safety and reliability of social infrastructure. The collaboration seeks to redefine decision-making and […]
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Fujitsu Wins Prime Minister’s Prize for Scientific Computing Innovation May. 26, 2026. - Fujitsu has been awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the 2026 National Commendation for Invention for its groundbreaking technology that enhances the performance of scientific and technical computing. The award was presented by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) on May 26, 2026. The award-winning invention, initially developed by Fujitsu in 2009, significantly improves high-speed and high-precision scientific […]
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