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AI CROSS Achieves Seven Top Awards in IT Trend Rankings 2026

AI CROSS, a leading provider of messaging services and AI-driven solutions based in Minato, Tokyo, has made headlines with their dual offerings—'Absolutely Reach! RCS' and 'Absolutely Reach! SMS Secure SMS Authentication'—winning a total of seven awards in various categories of the IT Trend Rankings 2026. Established with the mission of enhancing business efficiency through technology, AI CROSS has proven their services are not merely functional but exceptionally reliable.

Award-Winning Services

The accolades received by AI CROSS include significant victories in categories such as SMS sending services and phone identification/SMS authentication, among others. The detailed results from the awards for 'Absolutely Reach! SMS Secure SMS Authentication' are as follows:

• - Phone Identification/SMS Authentication Category: 1st place
• - Overall Ranking: 1st place
• - By Company Size (Large): 1st place
• - By Company Size (Medium): 1st place
• - Rapid Growth Category: 1st place

Meanwhile, 'Absolutely Reach! RCS' also triumphed in multiple categories:

• - SMS Sending Services Category: 1st place
• - Overall Ranking: 1st place
• - By Company Size (Large): 1st place
• - By Company Size (Medium): 1st place

These achievements demonstrate a remarkable depth of quality and innovation in AI CROSS's service offerings.

About IT Trend Rankings 2026

The IT Trend Rankings 2026, run by Innovation, Inc., are compiled based on lead counts (requests for documents) from January 1 to May 31, 2026, with winners announced on June 26, 2026. This initiative aims to visualize request trends across categories, providing users with insights into current market preferences.

The rankings include several components:

• - Overall Category: Ranked by total requests
• - By Company Size Categories: Divided into large (100+ employees) and medium (less than 100)
• - Rapid Growth Category: Recognizing products with a significant increase in requests
• - New Face Category: Highlighting recently featured products with high request numbers

You can find the detailed results on the official IT Trend site for categories such as the Overall Category and SMS Sending Services.

About 'Absolutely Reach! SMS Secure SMS Authentication'

Given the increasing sophistication of fraudulent activities, SMS authentication has become a go-to method for identity verification today. The 'Absolutely Reach! SMS Secure SMS Authentication' service combines patented technology for advanced security with ease of implementation. Its main features include:

• - Dual Authentication Options: Supporting both SMS and voice calls gives users flexibility based on their environment.
• - High-accuracy Security: Specially designed technologies to prevent misuse effectively.
• - Resolving Delivery Issues: Ensures reliable identity verification, even when SMS fails to arrive.

About 'Absolutely Reach! RCS'

On the other hand, 'Absolutely Reach! RCS' is a next-gen messaging service leveraging traditional SMS characteristics while allowing for rich content delivery—including images, videos, and button links. By blending SMS with RCS, the service ensures reliable information delivery unaffected by device or carrier limitations, facilitating effective two-way communication between businesses and customers. It is equipped with template management, chatbot scenarios, polling features, and detailed reporting, serving as a robust communication foundation for numerous businesses.

AI CROSS's Vision

Founded in March 2015 and led by CEO Noriko Harada, AI CROSS embodies its philosophy of 'Smart Work, Smart Life'. The firm specializes in SMS/RCS delivery, AI predictive analytics, and generative AI adoption support, focusing on elevating efficiency and productivity within enterprises. In 2019, AI CROSS went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Growth Market, signifying its growth and commitment to innovation.

For more details about AI CROSS, visit the official website.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to this release, please contact:

• - PR Contact: Abdoul at AI CROSS
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: +81 50-1745-3057

By combining cutting-edge technology with a user-centric approach, AI CROSS continues to set new standards in the fields of messaging and verification services.