SB Technology Corp.
SB Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereinafter referred to as "SBT") announced that it is "AI and Machine Learning in Microsoft Azure" in the "Specialization" of the high-level certification given to partners with a high level of expertise among Microsoft Solution PartnersWe are pleased to announce that we have obtained the
"Microsoft Azure AI and Machine Learning" is a title given to companies that have been audited by a third party and are recognized as having deep knowledge and advanced expertise in introducing AI to customers and implementing AI-based applications and machine learning. The third-party audit is a rigorous evaluation of both "cloud infrastructure" and "AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure workloads" based on an audit checklist consisting of dozens of items such as strategy, planning, governance, management, evaluation, design, and operation.
SBT has contributed to our customers' businesses by supporting the design, construction, and operation design of the entire machine learning platform, building a system that uses generative AI to support our customers' business operations, and verifying the feasibility of applying image recognition technology to improve business efficiency. We received the highest level of evaluation in all audit checklists for these activities, and have now obtained the "Microsoft Azure AI and Machine Learning" Specialization.
■ About the data and AI business
Since around 2013, SBT has focused on the data and AI business, and has been supporting its clients' businesses in a wide range of areas, from designing and building cloud-based data platform infrastructure to visualizing, analyzing, and utilizing AI after data accumulation. The company's data scientists provide optimal AI solutions that embody client needs, and it excels in system development that fully considers security aspects such as data protection and user role definitions that leverage its security strengths.
In 2023, the company began using generative AI internally using the "Azure OpenAI Service" for approximately 1,000 employees. After conducting proof-of-concept tests with customers, the company developed its generative AI service "dailyAI," which is becoming increasingly popular as a service that enables companies to use generative AI in a secure environment and improve productivity.
With this certification, SBT will continue to further improve its technological capabilities in AI and machine learning while supporting its customers' digital transformation.
■Comment from Mr. Kimura, General Manager of Enterprise Partners Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
"Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. would like to extend a warm welcome to SB Technology Corp. for his Specialization in AI and Machine Learning in Microsoft Azure. It is awarded by a third-party auditor who has a very high level of expertise and is able to provide the highest level of safety and reasonable means and services based on a deep understanding of the customer's individual issues and business risks. By combining the cloud platform Microsoft Azure with SB Technology Corp. 's advanced technological capabilities and know-how, we will continue to contribute to the promotion of digital transformation for our customers."
Executive Officer, Microsoft Co., Ltd.
Deputy General Manager of Partner Business Division General Manager of Enterprise Partner Division
Yasushi Kimura
■ Related services
▼Machine learning implementation support service
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/azure-iot/azure-machine-learning
▼Generative AI service "dailyAI"
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/dailyai-mydata
Contact information regarding this press release
● SB Technology Corp. Public Relations Department
E-mail: sbt-press@tech.softbank.co.jp