Givery and SB C&S Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate AI Business Deployment

Strengthening AI Solutions through Partnership

In a move set to reshape the AI landscape in Japan, Givery Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, and SB C&S Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, are joining forces to bolster collaboration in the AI business sector. Givery, led by President Takashi Ide, specializes in fostering corporate adoption of generative AI and AI agents, while SB C&S, under CEO Kazuya Kusakawa, aims to deliver new technologies in a user-friendly manner across the nation.

AI technology is being rapidly adopted by companies, significantly impacting areas such as operational efficiency, content production, customer service, and workforce training. Givery has been at the forefront of developing platforms and tools that support digital transformation (DX) for enterprises. Their flagship product, MANA Studio, is an innovative platform designed to facilitate operational DX through the use of AI.

SB C&S has established a strong presence in the AI sector by collaborating with both domestic and international AI-related companies, swiftly integrating advanced AI technologies into their solutions. By leveraging their vast experience and a sales network comprising approximately 15,000 companies, SB C&S is positioned to accelerate DX initiatives and contribute to broader societal advancements.

The new collaboration between Givery and SB C&S aims to augment their respective AI capabilities by pooling their knowledge and expertise. As a part of SoftBank Group, SB C&S actively employs AI in-house to automate routine tasks, boosting operational efficiency. Future efforts will focus on expanding AI usage within SB C&S, creating practical examples of effective AI deployment.

Key Products Offered by SB C&S

1. MANA Studio: A platform for generative AI and AI agents that combines excellent usability with advanced functionality. It features a multi-LLM capability, allowing users to select the optimal model based on specific business scenarios, and enables seamless conversation continuity even when switching between models. Its enterprise-grade security framework ensures robust user data protection.

2. MANA Buddy: A mission-driven AI agent designed to assist in specific tasks. This user-friendly tool enables anyone to create and utilize high-performance AI agents without requiring specialized knowledge or complex configurations, thanks to its intuitive UI/UX.

For more information about MANA Studio, visit here.

Contact Information

For inquiries, reach out to the SB C&S Cloud Service Concierge at this link.

Executive Comments

Takashi Ide, President of Givery: We are thrilled to enhance our collaboration with SB C&S. By utilizing SB C&S's extensive sales network and comprehensive support, we expect MANA Studio to be adopted by an increasing number of companies, significantly contributing to the advancement of AI enablement in Japan.

Kazuya Kusakawa, CEO of SB C&S: We are delighted to accelerate AI utilization in businesses through our strengthened collaboration with Givery. The MANA Studio series serves as an innovative platform that enables practical AI applications in the field, making Givery a reliable partner. By combining SB C&S's expansive sales network with Givery's advanced AI technologies, we aim to further promote the implementation of AI in society and address customer challenges across various industries.

About Givery Inc.

Givery is a leading AI enablement company founded in 2009, driven by a vision of creating a society where everyone can achieve both material and spiritual wealth through the support of generative AI and AI agents. For more information, visit Givery's Website.

About SB C&S Corporation

SB C&S continues the tradition of IT distribution within the SoftBank Group, quickly adapting to market changes and creating new business models. They provide advanced technology products and solutions, including cloud and AI applications, through one of the largest sales networks in the country. For consumer needs, they leverage their unique planning and development capabilities to expand their product offerings from software and mobile accessories to IoT products and services. More information can be found on SB C&S's Website.