JTP Corporation Celebrates Microsoft Top Partner Engineer Award 2026
JTP Corporation, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, proudly announces that two of its engineers have been awarded the
Microsoft Top Partner Engineer Award 2026 in the
Cloud & AI Platforms category. This recognition, given by Microsoft Japan, is a testament to their exceptional contributions in advancing innovative technology and promoting Microsoft solutions within the company.
Background of the Award
The
Microsoft Top Partner Engineer Award honors engineers who significantly enhance the utilization of Microsoft technologies in partner companies. JTP's excellence in
Microsoft Azure and generative AI solutions has garnered this award.
Since launching the
Third AI Generative AI Solution, JTP has been at the forefront of providing diverse solutions and services, assisting businesses in transforming operations and enhancing productivity through AI integration. Over 500 employees within JTP are actively utilizing
Azure OpenAI, reflecting the internal commitment to leverage AI to its fullest potential— a key element in the company's mission.
The award recognition reflects not only the value delivered to clients through generative AI-driven transformation projects but also the critical role that both recipients,
Takahiro Nakagawa (CTO) and
Naho Tokunaga (Fellow & AI CoE Leader), have played in promoting AI utilization within the company.
Contribution to Advanced Technologies
Both Nakagawa and Tokunaga have demonstrated a deep understanding of Microsoft technology and a genuine commitment to assisting clients in their digital transformation journeys. Their efforts have central importance not just in applying their technical skills to projects but also in fostering an environment where Microsoft technologies can thrive.
Microsoft has expressed high regard for their accomplishments. In a statement,
Tom Asano, Microsoft Japan Executive Officer, noted the significance of this award in recognizing exceptional talent that has greatly contributed to business success and customer service improvement with Microsoft technologies.
Future Goals
Following this prestigious recognition, JTP plans to further strengthen support for businesses adopting Microsoft Azure and generative AI technologies. Future services will not only promote efficiency and productivity but also enhance competitive advantages and drive the creation of new business value through various solutions like the
Third AI Generative AI Solution.
JTP is committed to deepening its partnerships with Microsoft, accelerating the development and delivery of innovative solutions based on the latest Microsoft technologies to support customers in their digital transformation journeys and foster sustainable growth.
About Third AI
Third AI is an integration service that offers various AI solutions, including chatbots and image search. Launched in June 2023, Third AI has already supported over 140 enterprises in safely utilizing generative AI technologies.
Its services ensure high security by installing generative AI applications in a single-tenant cloud environment, with continuous updates to functionality and security. These applications are equipped to provide responses based on organizations’ internal data, offering intuitive user interfaces that make it easy for anyone to operate.
Additionally, Third AI supports the growing demand for task-specific AI agents, providing end-to-end services from needs assessments to custom AI development tailored to client-specific requirements.
For more details on the service and case studies, visit
Third AI Solutions.
About JTP Corporation
Founded in 1987, JTP Corporation provides technical support and training services for overseas IT vendors and life sciences manufacturers entering Japan. With the mission **