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Introduction

In today's e-commerce landscape, online reviews have become a pivotal factor in consumer decision-making. Understanding the complexities and vast amounts of reviews presents a challenge for both end-users and businesses alike. To address these challenges, HAL DATA Co., Ltd., based in Kobe, Japan, and DG Business Technology Co., Ltd. (part of the Digital Garage group), based in Shibuya, Tokyo, have partnered to develop an innovative solution that combines advanced AI technology with e-commerce strategies.

The Collaborative Development

The new initiative involves Two AI Agents: the 'Corporate Analysis Agent' and the 'End-User Product Recommendation Agent.' This joint project aims to enhance the usage of reviews among e-commerce operators and optimize personalized customer interactions. The beta version of this agent will be integrated into DG Business Technology’s review management service, 'NaviPlus Review,' and is projected for free release in September 2025.

Background

As the e-commerce market expands, the influence of customer reviews and feedback continues to grow. However, potential buyers often face the daunting task of sifting through extensive reviews to find the right products, leading to confusion and stress. Moreover, reviews are dispersed across various platforms such as online marketplaces and social media, making it challenging for businesses to continuously collect and analyze this data to inform marketing strategies and product improvements.

With advancements in generative AI and large language models (LLM), businesses can now leverage automation to summarize and analyze vast amounts of text data, enabling quicker decision-making. Furthermore, as the search landscape evolves with tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overview, there is a growing need for optimizing reviews and product information not only for SEO but also for AI understanding (AEO - Answer Engine Optimization).

DG Business Technology has been proactive in enhancing its 'NaviPlus Series' with AI-powered features aimed at improving sales and operational efficiency for e-commerce operators. This collaboration with HAL DATA represents a significant step in furthering these efforts by elevating review utilization and enhancing service quality simultaneously.

Features of the AI Agents

The resulting 'E-Commerce Agent Beta' will incorporate HAL DATA's review analysis and chatbot technology into the existing NaviPlus Review service.

1. Corporate Analysis Agent

• - Comprehensive Review Collection: This agent gathers and analyzes reviews based on product ID, transcending company lines and enabling wide-ranging sentiment classification and competitive comparisons.
• - Insights and Trends: Companies will be able to detect emerging trends and consumer needs earlier through structured analysis of consumer sentiment.

2. End-User Product Recommendation Agent

• - Personalized Suggestions: Utilizing review analysis, this agent provides users with optimal product recommendations in a conversational format, helping improve conversion rates (CVR). It facilitates seamless interactions, even allowing for inquiries about returns and shipping to be directly handled by specialized AI.
• - Enhanced Q&A Functionality: Conversation logs from user interactions can be repurposed for product detail pages, enhancing both AEO and SEO measures.

Expected Impact

For Businesses

• - Competitive Insights: The Corporate Analysis Agent will enable businesses to gather and sort competitive reviews, aiding in market evaluation and capitalizing on shifting trends.
• - Real-time Feedback: Through sentiment analysis, companies can quickly identify negative review factors, allowing swift adjustments to products and marketing strategies.

For End Users

• - Streamlined Decision Process: The End-User Agent supports users in making informed choices, thereby increasing their satisfaction and likelihood to convert.
• - Knowledge Sharing: By utilizing Q&A logs, businesses can address common questions and concerns effectively, further enhancing user experience.

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, HAL DATA and DG Business Technology plan to introduce features that automatically generate optimized review questions based on customer attributes and improve dialogue frameworks to extract maximum insights with minimal inquiries. This will empower e-commerce operators to use review information in a more efficient and effective manner while continuously delivering personalized suggestions and enhancements.

Additionally, under the Digital Garage Group strategy 'DG FinTech Shift', DGBT will collaborate with DG Financial Technology to provide a comprehensive suite of services from strategic planning to customer retention, thereby strengthening business foundations and maximizing potential for e-commerce operators.

Closing Thoughts

The partnership between HAL DATA and DG Business Technology marks a transformative step in harnessing AI for e-commerce. With their shared commitment to excellent service and innovative solutions, both companies are poised to redefine the e-commerce landscape, making it easier for businesses to engage with consumer feedback and enhance the customer experience.

Comments from the Companies

• - HALDATA's CEO HAL Hatanaka states, "Our product review analysis service 'TrendViewer' has evolved significantly. Through collaboration with DG Business Technology, e-commerce operators will be able to better 'hear' their customers' voices, which is crucial for next-generation marketing focused on customer insights."
• - DGBT's CEO Kazunori Shimizu emphasizes, "This collaboration utilizes HAL DATA's remarkable AI review analysis capabilities and DGBT's long-standing expertise in review services. It will deepen our understanding of customer needs and revolutionize the customer experience in e-commerce, aligning with our strategic vision for innovative solutions."

Further Information

For more details, visit NaviPlus Review, HALDATA, or DG Business Technology.