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Vision Base Launches 'Tonari no AX Shinchou Buchou'

Vision Base Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, has announced the addition of a new service named "Tonari no AX Shinchou Buchou" to its "Tonari no AI Series." This service is set to launch in April 2026 and will focus on providing specialized personnel support for AI transformation endeavors in Japanese companies. The service aims to streamline the process of integrating artificial intelligence into business operations, addressing ongoing challenges in AI adoption within the Japanese corporate landscape.

Understanding the Need for Active Support

Despite the rapid expansion of AI utilization within Japanese businesses, many initiatives remain limited to partial implementation or trial runs of tools, failing to transform into comprehensive management changes (AX). Vision Base has assisted over 80 companies with AI agent development and integration, revealing that the primary barriers to effective AI promotion stem not from technological issues, but rather from human resource deficiencies.

The evolving employment landscape plays a significant role in complicating these challenges. Rising minimum wages and increased social insurance costs have escalated the expenses associated with hiring and retaining full-time employees. As companies face chronic labor shortages and overwhelming workloads, there is often a desire to improve efficiency through AI; however, many express uncertainty about where to begin or fear that their investments may not yield results. Additionally, a sense of urgency exists among companies hesitant to act as competitors advance in their AX initiatives.

The Three Structural Walls Hindering AI Adoption

1. Absence of Leadership: Companies may receive directives from management to embrace AI, but lack qualified individuals capable of steering projects and translating these directives into actionable strategies. Even when designated as AI project leads, many employees face challenges stemming from limited specialized knowledge.

2. Lack of Expertise: Internal resources are often insufficient, hindering the ability to identify appropriate AI applications or select effective tools. Participation in seminars or workshops does not guarantee practical improvement, leading many projects to stagnate in the implementation phase.

3. Skepticism Towards External Vendors: Companies frequently express reservations about IT consultants, citing misunderstandings of their operational processes and proposals for costly, unnecessary systems. Large IT consultancies often end relationships with clients simply by providing reports, leaving behind little to no tangible benefits.

"Tonari no AX Shinchou Buchou" seeks to bridge this gap, offering a hands-on, active support service that guides organizations through their AI transformation.

Comprehensive Support Framework

The service delivers specialized personnel through a semi-retainer agreement, helping businesses from mid-term AI planning to implementation and stabilization. Unlike conventional advisory services, this initiative ensures that AI consultants actively engage in on-ground operations, providing valuable insights into business analysis, AI strategy formulation, tool implementation, and continuous support until measurable results are achieved.

Through a unique triad structure involving the client company (business knowledge and decision making), AI talent (expertise and practical rollout), and Vision Base (quality control and product collaboration), the service guarantees sustainability, ensuring that positive outcomes persist even as personnel change.

Eight Key Areas of Support

Tonari no AX Shinchou Buchou focuses on diverse facets of AI implementation, providing support in eight defined areas:

• - Development and execution of AX/DX strategies
• - Analysis of business flows and identification of AI opportunities
• - Promotion of cross-departmental initiatives and consensus building
• - Selection and establishment of AI tools
• - Management of ROI and KPI design
• - Training of employees and development of AI personnel
• - Governance and risk management in AI usage
• - Implementation of chatbots and automation solutions

Tailored Service Plans

Three distinct plans cater to varying company sizes, challenges, and decision-makers:
1. Light Plan: Aimed at organizations with 80-150 employees, this introductory plan starts at around 300,000 yen per month and allows clients to trial AI integration.
2. Standard Plan: Suited for companies with 200-500 employees seeking comprehensive AI integration, this plan is favored for broader organizational transformations, starting at 800,000 yen per month.
3. Full Commit Plan: Designed for firms with over 500 employees, offering full dedication to AI strategy and governance, this option begins at 1.5 million yen monthly.

About Vision Base Corporation

Founded in April 2024, Vision Base Corporation is dedicated to providing AI solutions that facilitate AX transformations in Japanese businesses. With a professional network exceeding 500 AI experts, the company structures its services around developing AI agents, fostering talent, and creating knowledge-sharing systems. By delivering a cohesive suite of support services, Vision Base aims to empower organizations to leverage AI effectively for continuous improvement.

In a statement, the company's CEO, Yutaka Miyazaki, emphasized the need for such a service, stating that many executives lack the clarity on who should lead their AI initiatives. To fill this gap, they are dedicated to not merely consulting but actively supporting clients until results are realized. Through Tonari no AX Shinchou Buchou, Vision Base is committed to assisting non-IT enterprises in embarking on their AI journey and achieving transformative results.