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イデイン Inc., which operates the edge AI/IoT platform “Actcast,” which has held the No. 1 domestic market share for three consecutive years, is pleased to announce that it has accepted investment from the corporate venture capital (CVC) fund “Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund” managed by Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Going forward, the two companies will utilize “Actcast” to promote business co-creation that will accelerate the social implementation of AI.
近年、店舗や商業施設、工場、駅など様々な場所でエッジAIの需要が高まっています。エッジAIは、現場に設置された端末で処理を行い、必要最低限のデータのみをクラウドに送信することで、クラウドAIが抱えるプライバシー保護や通信・サーバーコストの問題を解決できるというメリットがあります。
“Actcast,” operated by our company, is a platform that reduces security risks such as privacy and confidential information leaks, quickly deploys at low cost, and realizes large-scale operation of multiple locations and large numbers of devices for various DX solutions that utilize devices such as AI cameras and AI microphones. “Actcast” serves as the infrastructure for building systems that utilize edge AI, creating an environment where partner companies can focus on developing solutions and verifying business value, and has an extensive track record of implementation and co-creation in a wide range of business types, including cities and transportation, retail and restaurants, advertising, and manufacturing.
こちらもお読みください： スプロケット、AI主導のデータ分析エージェント・ソリューションを発表
キヤノンマーケティングジャパングループは、未来志向の視点で社会課題を解決するため、最先端の技術やビジネスアイデアを探求し、オープンイノベーションを推進し、新たな価値の創造に取り組んでいます。その キヤノンマーケティングジャパン MIRAI Fund, which was established as part of this effort, has set “Business Revitalization (disrupting existing industrial structures through co-creation and creating new competitiveness)” as one of its investment areas.
This time, our company’s cutting-edge technology for accelerating compiler processing, the wide range of fields in which this technology can be used, and our proven track record as an edge AI/IoT platform provider were recognized, along with the clear vision and strong execution capabilities of our management team, and we were therefore awarded the investment for business co-creation.
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