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Revolutionizing Golf Course Management with AI

In a significant move for the golf industry, Queue, a company specializing in AI data agent platforms, has joined forces with Grain, known for its comprehensive golf course management system, GRAIN CLOUD. This partnership aims to enhance decision-making for golf course operations through the innovative application of AI technology.

The Challenge: Harnessing Untapped Data

Many organizations generate a vast amount of data through daily operations; however, the ability to analyze and leverage this data often requires specific expertise and tools. This challenge is particularly evident in the golf sector, where operators have a growing pool of data, including visitor statistics, reservations, and sales figures. Despite this wealth of information stored in core systems, the reliance on Excel and personal intuition often hinders effective operational decision-making.

As golf participation declines and player preferences for courses evolve, the ability to analyze this data is becoming increasingly critical. Queue's Squadbase platform addresses this by allowing individuals in the field to analyze and visualize data through natural language interactions, removing the dependency on specialized personnel.

Partnership Overview: Merging Industry Insight with AI

The collaboration between Queue and Grain leverages their respective strengths. Grain's extensive knowledge in golf course operations combined with the data from GRAIN CLOUD and Squadbase's AI capabilities promises to create a tailored solution for the golf industry. For example, if a manager queries the AI about a decline in performance last month, they receive immediate analysis and suggestions.

This streamlined approach leverages time previously spent on manual data handling and allows golf course operators of all sizes to make well-informed decisions without the constraints of scale or personnel. The two companies are currently collaborating on developing new data utilization features, with more details to be revealed soon.

Queue's Vision: Empowering Data Utilization

Queue aims to democratize data management within golf course management through Squadbase, shifting from a model dependent on specialized knowledge to one that empowers all employees on the ground. The collaboration with industry partners like Grain accelerates this transformational vision across sectors, ensuring AI-driven data utilization becomes a standard rather than an exception.

Leadership Comments

Naoto Shibata, CEO of Queue, remarked, "Traditional BI systems required specialized personnel to design dashboards, while users only interacted with the dashboards. Squadbase aims to turn this on its head, enabling decision-makers and field personnel to ask the AI questions that yield immediate answers, including insights on what metrics to focus on today and potential next steps. However, for AI to provide valuable insights, a deep understanding of operations and data is crucial. With Grain's expertise in golf course management and the data housed within GRAIN CLOUD, we're poised to offer truly impactful services for golf management. We strive to assist golf operators in enhancing their decision-making with the support of Grain."

Noriyoshi Suetomi, CEO of Grain, added, "At Grain, we have developed GRAIN CLOUD with a focus on practical insights from golf course operations. One key challenge we've recognized is that despite accumulating data daily, operators lack the means to apply this data effectively for business decisions. Our collaboration with Queue represents a significant step towards addressing this issue. Seeing that Squadbase's philosophy—allowing onsite personnel to engage with the data directly—aligns closely with our aspirations reinforces our determination to combine our strengths and create a future where every golf course can harness data effectively in their operations."

About Squadbase

Squadbase, offered by Queue, is an AI data agent platform designed to transition data operations from being solely the domain of specialized personnel to allowing all employees to engage directly with data. It provides an environment for analyzing and visualizing data through natural language, facilitating AI functionalities that can automate tasks and extract insights.

About GRAIN CLOUD

GRAIN CLOUD is a fully integrated cloud-based management system designed for golf courses, offering functionalities ranging from reservation management, billing, to integration with navigation systems and automated payment solutions, providing a comprehensive solution for golf course management.

About Queue

Founded in November 2016, Queue is dedicated to driving digital transformation for Japanese businesses, with a focus on AI implementation and data science. Their expertise in full-stack development allows for the development of a platform that supports safe and efficient AI adoption.

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