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Liberaware and Japanese System Bank Forge a New Partnership

Recently, Liberaware, based in Chiba City, Japan, announced a strategic partnership with Japanese System Bank (JSB), headquartered in Fukui City. This collaboration signifies an important advancement in utilizing drone technology for regional infrastructure inspection challenges. Liberaware is well-known for its innovative drone, the IBIS2, designed to perform inspections in confined, dark, and hazardous indoor spaces.

Background of the Partnership

JSB has a longstanding reputation in the development and management of coin parking systems, providing integrated services that cover planning, construction, and maintenance. Moreover, in 2021, they took the initiative to start a drone school that offers training for obtaining national certifications as drone pilots. This positions JSB as a key player in the growing market for drone inspections.

In contrast, Liberaware's strength lies in its advanced robotics technologies that facilitate inspections in areas that are difficult to visualize using traditional methods. With the new Gold Partner agreement, JSB will leverage its established customer network in the Hokuriku region to promote the IBIS2 drone and enhance the inspection processes within sewer systems and various pipelines. This partnership is seen as a crucial step towards improving inspection operations and addressing societal challenges related to aging infrastructure in Japan.

Insights from JSB's CEO

JSB’s President, Nobuyoshi Nosaka, articulated his company's philosophy: "Let’s sow the seeds of joy and happiness." This reflects a commitment to support societal well-being through their business. He emphasized that by delivering cutting-edge equipment from Liberaware, they can further empower skilled individuals trained through their drone school. The urgency of inspecting and maintaining aging sewer and pipeline systems in Japan makes this collaboration vital for tackling local issues effectively.

Overview of the Partnership Framework

The partnership includes a system specifically designed for businesses interested in expanding their operations using the IBIS2. Liberaware will provide its expertise in sales, marketing, and inspection technologies to help partner companies effectively sell the IBIS2 drone sets. Furthermore, the partnership will include training support to equip these partners with the necessary skills to perform inspection services.

Partners will be categorized into Gold Partner (primary distributors) and Silver Partner (secondary distributors) based on established criteria. Upon joining the partner system, each partner will manage sales, marketing, and initial support, while Liberaware will assist with training sessions and technical support.

Support for Partner Businesses

Liberaware aims to ensure the success of its partner businesses through three essential support pillars:
1. Sales and Marketing Support: Offering expertise in trade shows, digital advertising, collaborative seminars, and more.
2. Business Plan Development Assistance: Helping partners with targeted strategies and sales processes that drive revenue.
3. Technical Training and Pilot Education: Conducting hands-on training sessions to establish safe operation and inspection service protocols for the IBIS2 drone.

About Liberaware

Founded on August 22, 2016, Liberaware is dedicated to creating a safe society for everyone. They specialize in developing one of the world’s smallest drones capable of inspecting challenging environments, particularly indoors. Their mission emphasizes visualizing invisible risks and providing solutions that ensure public safety. Liberaware also offers comprehensive data analysis services from the images collected by their drones, resulting in effective infrastructure inspection and maintenance solutions.
For further details, visit their website or follow them on their X account.