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Toyokumo Introduces AI Functions in DataCollect

In a significant update to its data utilization tool, Toyokumo Inc. has announced the addition of the new 'AI Functions' feature to their DataCollect service, designed for use with the Kintone platform by Cybozu. This new functionality is set to roll out on April 9, 2026, at no extra cost across all subscription plans.

The introduction of AI Functions allows users to issue commands to the AI in natural Japanese, similar to how they would use Excel functions like SUM or IF. This means that tasks such as summarizing, translating, classifying, and evaluating text data stored within Kintone can now be automated without any prior knowledge of prompt design. With this feature, every team member can seamlessly integrate AI into their workflows by leveraging functions they are already familiar with.

What is DataCollect?

DataCollect is a tool that simplifies data utilization within the Kintone ecosystem. By enabling users to apply functions similar to those in Excel, it allows for aggregation across multiple Kintone applications. The newly added 'AI Functions' significantly enhance its capabilities by also allowing for efficient text data processing.

For more details, you can visit the DataCollect product page or check out customer case studies.

Streamlining Workflows

Kintone accumulates a tremendous volume of text data daily, including inquiries, surveys, daily reports, and customer reviews. Traditionally, to leverage this data, team members would have to painstakingly read through each entry, summarize the content, categorize it with labels, and enter the information manually. This process has created bottlenecks in various departments:

• - Customer Support: Sorting through inquiries can be time-consuming.
• - Sales: The summarization of meeting notes often varies by team member.
• - Human Resources: Aggregating free-text responses from surveys is challenging.

The new AI Functions aim to reassign these labor-intensive tasks to AI. By transforming the way users engage with technology—from needing to understand it to being able to simply instruct it—this feature promises to alleviate the burden of time-consuming text processing.

Overview of AI Functions

With AI Functions, users only need to write commands in Japanese to automatically save the results of text processing in their respective records. Similar to other functions, this feature can be incorporated into field expressions for user ease. As of April 2026, users can be assured that the data utilized will not be used for AI learning purposes, enhancing user confidence.

Simplified Command Structure

Users can issue commands in everyday language without requiring complex settings or technical jargon. For example, simple instructions such as “Translate this” or “Determine if positive or negative” can be immediately understood and acted upon by the AI.

Easy Reference to Record Fields

By simply mentioning field names in Japanese, users can reference multiple fields within the same record effortlessly. This feature removes the difficulty of having to write technical queries, making it accessible to all.

Comprehensive Text Processing

From summarization and translation to sentiment analysis and rule-based evaluations, the AI Functions can manage a broad range of text processing needs. This capability enables the automation of extensive data generation and updating tasks in one fluid motion, reducing the workload for all involved.

Examples of Possible Uses

• - Translation Tasks
• - Email Creation
• - Daily Report Analysis

Offering Details

• - Availability Date: April 9, 2026
• - Applicable Plans: All DataCollect plans (Light, Standard, Premium, Enterprise)
• - Cost: Included in the standard pricing for all courses, with no additional fees.
• - Usage Requirements: Users must activate the AI functionality through their account settings and agree to conditions.

A 30-day free trial will be provided for users to explore the AI capabilities.

For further information, check out the pricing page.

What is Kintone?

Kintone is a no-code/low-code platform used by over 41,000 companies, including one-third of Japan's listed prime companies. It allows organizations to create applications tailored to their operations without requiring IT knowledge. Kintone is particularly known for its database, workflow, and communication capabilities, making it a powerful solution for continuous operational improvements in diverse situations, such as customer management and travel requests. For more on Kintone, visit their official site.

About Toyokumo Inc.

Toyokumo is a SaaS company that leverages cloud technology to deliver user-friendly services. Their intuitive interfaces and straightforward functions facilitate the initial steps toward digital transformation in businesses. Toyokumo, established in August 2010, is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with the ticker number 4058.

To learn more about Toyokumo and its suite of services, including DataCollect, visit Toyokumo’s official website.