The Launch of AI Smart Work
On August 5, 2025, AI Smart Work Co., Ltd. (AIS) was established as a joint investment between Cocoo Co., Ltd. and Exawizards Inc., both prominent players in the AI and DX (Digital Transformation) consulting sectors in Japan. This new entity is set to provide pivotal support for businesses aiming to harness generative AI effectively.
Purpose of AI Smart Work
AIS's primary mission revolves around becoming a comprehensive partner for organizations in Japan, facilitating the effective use of AI technologies. Given the predicted labor shortage projected to reach
17.75 million hours per day by 2035, as identified by the Persol Research Institute, AIS is determined to tackle this urgent issue head-on. The focus will be on equipping organizations with the tools they need to integrate generative AI seamlessly into their operations.
Core Services Offered by AIS
1. Drawing from Robust Assets
AIS's services are built upon a strong foundation of resources inherited from its parent companies. This includes:
- - Technological Capital: Offering cutting-edge AI solutions such as the leading corporate generative AI service, exaBase, which has garnered significant market share in Japan.
- - Human and Intellectual Capital: Utilizing extensive expertise from Cocoo’s DX personnel services, represented by AI Joshi(R), to support enterprises in effectively leveraging AI technologies.
2. Service Portfolio
AIS's offerings include:
- - AX Designer / AI Partner: Professionals who deeply understand clients' operations, facilitating transformations powered by AI (AX = AI Transformation). They provide on-site support from initial consultation to implementation.
Additionally, the company plans to introduce several advanced services soon:
- - BPaaS (Business Process as a Service): This service provides AI-integrated business processes, freeing clients from cumbersome tasks.
- - AI Training and Workshops: These programs aim to enhance AI literacy and cultivate specialized skills among employees.
- - Generative AI Tools: AIS will provide an array of high-security tools to meet client needs, including the exaBase generative AI service.
3. Aiming for Short-Term Outcomes
Through these offerings, AIS is central to ensuring the successful adoption of generative AI, particularly among small and mid-sized businesses, which are crucial to Japan's economic landscape. The ambition is to democratize AI usage, making it accessible beyond tech-savvy professionals, thus enriching productivity across all sectors.
A Message from the CEO
Masashi Tabei, the Representative Director of AI Smart Work, expressed gratitude for the company's launch, emphasizing the vision:
"At AI Smart Work, our goal is to make work more enriching through AI. Many businesses struggle to realize AI's full potential; our focus is on resolving these limitations. We are committed to providing continuous, tailored support for our clients, ensuring AI can enhance their operations and overall productivity."
As AIS embarks on this exciting journey, company leadership invites stakeholders to watch closely as they navigate the landscape of generative AI applications in various industries.
For further information about AI Smart Work and its offerings, you can visit their official website at
AI Smart Work.