Hakone, Japan, Oct 3, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa is delighted to announce the debut of its latest wellness offering, the “YON-KA Phyto Sleep Ritual.” Launching on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the hotel’s Spa IZUMI, this innovative program is designed to provide guests with a transformative spa experience rooted in the principles of naturopathy.With the rise of digital technology, work and access to information have become constant, leading to significant lifestyle changes. As a result, many people now struggle with sleep issues due to increased screen time on computers and smartphones. With growing awareness of the link between sleep and overall health, the focus has shifted toward the importance of nature, relaxation, and quality sleep as the ideal way to spend time off.To cater to the needs of wellness-minded travelers, Spa IZUMI has partnered with YON-KA, a global leader in phyto-aromatherapy, to offer guests an exclusive “YON-KA Phyto Sleep Ritual” experience. This 14-step treatment combines the healing power of botanical extracts, the soothing fragrance of essential oils, and the comforting warmth of a full-body wrap. Using a blend of Western and Eastern techniques, this ritual helps release tension and induces a deep state of relaxation, promoting an exceptional sleep experience.Located just 90 minutes from Tokyo, Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa offers a serene wellness retreat in one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring regions. Surrounded by nature, guests can enjoy a rejuvenating holiday experience that prioritizes relaxation and deep, restorative sleep.About Spa IZUMISpa IZUMI is a full-service spa facility offering eight spacious treatment rooms including two couple rooms. Additionally, it features a relaxation room, along with separate male and female onsen baths and changing rooms. The hot springs at Spa IZUMI are sourced from Ōwakudani and consist of slightly acidic sulfate springs, renowned for their skin-beautifying effects and resistance to cooling, which enhances the effectiveness of treatments when bathing before the session. At Spa IZUMI, YON-KA products have been incorporated into treatments since its opening, while the adjacent Gallery IZUMI provides a selection of YON-KA products available for purchase. Spa IZUMI was one of the winners of the “10 Best Hotel Spas” in Japan at the T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.Opening hoursSpa Treatment: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (last treatment finishes at 9:45 PM)Onsen: 6:00 AM – MidnightFor reservationsTEL: +81 460 82 2085EMAIL: izumispa.hakhr@hyatt.comHomepage: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Spa-Izumi-And-Onsen-Hakone/home* Spa IZUMI is by reservation only.* Non-staying visitors will be charged a facility fee of JPY 3,300 (inclusive of consumption tax) and onsen tax of JPY 50 per person.About YON-KA Phyto Sleep RitualExperience an original body and facial treatment from YON-KA, a renowned professional phyto-skincare brand from France. This luxurious treatment combines the benefits of botanical extracts and the soothing aroma of essential oils with the warmth of heated stones and oils. The 14-step treatment helps release physical and mental tension, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and quality sleep. The ritual begins with a foot soak, followed by a back massage, the stimulation of nine energy points, and a facial treatment incorporating aventurine quartz. As the steps progress, you will be gently guided into a restful sleep as your skin is rejuvenated. This unique treatment offers a floating sensation that envelops your senses and leads to a one-of-a-kind sleep experience.Price: 90 min. / JPY 33,000 (inclusive of tax and subject to service charge)Offer Period: October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025About Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and SpaHyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa is nestled in the foothills of the Gora mountains, renowned as one of Japan’s leading hot spring resorts, just an hour and a half from the center of Tokyo. With warm, welcoming service that feels like home, the hotel offers 80 spacious rooms starting at 56 square meters, including dog-friendly rooms. It features a cozy Living Room with an open log fireplace, Dining Room - Western Cuisine, Dining Room - Sushi, a private dining room, and the signature Spa IZUMI, along with spacious onsen baths. For more information, visit hakone.regency.hyatt.com or follow us @hyattregencyhakone on Facebook and Instagram.About Hyatt RegencyThe Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 230 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.regency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattRegency.CONTACT:Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and SpaMarketing CommunicationsHiroko Narahiroko.nara@hyatt.comPress Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20241003.pdf Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kawasaki, Japan and San Jose, California, Oct 3, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), today announced they will collaborate to establish a long-term strategic engagement in technology and business, to develop and market a platform with Fujitsu’s future Arm-based “FUJITSU-MONAKA” processor that is designed for high-performance and energy efficiency and targeted for release in 2027. In addition, the two companies will also collaborate on developing liquid-cooled systems for HPC, Gen AI, and next-generation green data centers."Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Fujitsu to deliver state-of-the-art servers and solutions that are high performance, power efficient, and cost-optimized,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “These systems will be optimized to support a broad range of workloads in AI, HPC, cloud and edge environments. The two companies will focus on green IT designs with energy-saving architectures, such as liquid cooling rack scale PnP, to minimize technology’s environmental impact.”As the use of AI continues to grow, demand for data center capacity is rising faster than what can be supplied, and one of the biggest challenges is efficiently meeting growing power consumption requirements. Liquid cooling technology innovation has already made Supermicro an industry leader in shipping liquid cooling solutions today. A key focus will be bringing together Fujitsu and Supermicro expertise to further develop rack-scale liquid cooling solutions.Fujitsu and Supermicro will combine their technical capabilities and world-class global reach to offer a market-leading server portfolio. Supermicro's Building Block approach to server design enables a wide range of servers to be quickly built and certified for specific workloads across AI/HPC and general-purpose computing domains in deployments from cloud data centers to edge applications.In addition, by integrating Fujitsu's cutting-edge "FUJITSU-MONAKA" processor, the two companies will realize excellent performance and power efficiency while also pursuing high reliability, security, and ease of use with wide software compatibility, thereby empowering customers to implement green AI infrastructure. FUJITSU-MONAKA is a processor based on the Arm instruction set architecture, employing cutting-edge 2-nanometer technology and is set to be delivered in 2027. This new technology applied to the FUJITSU-MONAKA is based on results obtained from a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).The collaboration will also extend to Fsas Technologies Inc., a Fujitsu subsidiary, which will provide AI platform-based generative AI solutions globally that combine Supermicro’s GPU server products and implementation support services for data center operators and enterprises."The collaboration between Fujitsu and Supermicro is a groundbreaking initiative that will accelerate green computing innovation,” said Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Vice President, CTO, and CPO, Fujitsu. “By combining our technologies, we will enable high-performance, energy-efficient AI system infrastructure, driving the evolution of AI and Digital Transformation (DX).”As a provider of information and communication technology services and data center infrastructure, Fujitsu and Supermicro believe that promoting a green AI infrastructure that reduces power consumption and environmental impact in data centers is a top priority.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Super Micro Computer, Inc.Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are transforming into a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, and switch systems, software, and services while delivering advanced high-volume motherboard, power, and chassis products. The products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesSuper Micro Computer, Inc.Greg KaufmanE-mail: PR@supermicro.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that fully-fledged operations and business activities have begun at Eisai Pharmaceuticals Single Person Limited Liability Company (Eisai Saudi Arabia), a pharmaceutical sales subsidiary recently established in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia). Eisai Saudi Arabia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai’s European regional headquarters, Eisai Europe Ltd. (Location: U.K.).In the 1960s, Eisai started business in the Middle East marketing and selling Eisai products throughlocal distribution partners. In Saudi Arabia, Eisai began selling the peripheral neuropathy treatmentMethycobal® in 2009, and has since expanded the product pipeline with the launch of antiepileptic drug Fycompa® in 2018, anticancer drug Lenvima® in 2020, and others, through local distribution partners.Eisai Saudi Arabia was established in April 2024 in order to build an in-house sales system in Saudi Arabia, and is in the process of taking over commercial rights for the Eisai products in Saudi Arabia from local distribution partners. Eisai Saudi Arabia started sales and marketing activities for Methycobaland Fycompa in October 2024, and plans to expand activities to include Lenvima and anticancer agent Halaven® from April 2025. Moreover, an application for Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab(generic name, global brand name: Leqembi®) has been submitted for review in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical market reached 11,342 million USD in 2023, making it the largest market in the Middle East, with an average growth rate of 7% in local currency terms from 2019 to 2023.1With the commencement of operations at Eisai Saudi Arabia, Eisai aims to utilize its own drug salessystem in Saudi Arabia, deliver innovative new drugs to more patients in the country as quickly aspossible, and contribute to improving the benefits of patients and their families.1. Outline of Eisai Saudi Arabia1) Company Name: Eisai Pharmaceuticals Single Person Limited Liability Company2) Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia3) Scope of Business: Import and marketing of pharmaceutical products4) Charter Capital: 32,800,000 Saudi Riyal (approximately 1.25 billion JPY)5) Shareholder: Eisai Europe Ltd.6) Date of Establishment: April 2, 2024About the Pharmaceutical Market in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia has a population of about 35 million and a GDP per capita of 118,216 Saudi riyals (approx. 31,445 USD). Saudi Arabia also has the largest pharmaceutical market in the Middle East, reaching 11,342 million USD in 2023 with an average growth rate of 7% in local currency terms from 2019 to 2023.(1)The healthcare market in Saudi Arabia consists of two major segments, the public sector and private sector.The public sector is fully funded by the government, and provides all public sector employees and their families, as well as Saudi Arabia citizens without health insurance, with access to medical care for free at government facilities.2 In the private sector, companies are required to offer health insurance for their employeesand expenses are dependent on the insurance policy.(2)In 2016, Saudi Arabia announced Vision 2030, an economic reform concept toward 2030 with the aim to shift Saudi Arabia to an economy that doesn’t rely on oil. In response to Vision 2030, the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia aims to build a more effective and comprehensive medical system, expanding health services and medical facilities and digitalization.(1) Created based on IQVIA World Review Analyst 2024, Data Period 2019-2023 (Copyright ©2024 IQVIA.). Reprinted with permission.(2) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Medical and International Expansion Country Report: Saudi Arabia https://tinyurl.com/rwn8883c Media Inquiries:Public Relations DepartmentEisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT Corporation, NTT EAST Corporation, NTT WEST Corporation and NEC Corporation have jointly devised a connection configuration to add optical fiber sensing functions to the IOWN All-Photonics Network (APN)(1). By applying this configuration to multiple routes of optical fiber for communication already laid underground (in the service area of NTT WEST in Osaka City), we have demonstrated that it is possible to grasp area-wide traffic trends using optical fiber sensing, and to visualize and analyze traffic conditions in real time.Optical fiber sensing in the IOWN APN enables low-cost, prompt, and flexible expansion of urban monitoring across a wide plane. In the future, we will promote R&D and co-creation activities toward the establishment of more advanced optical fiber sensing that will contribute to solving social and regional issues by implementing optical fiber sensing in society and exploring usage scenarios based on these results.1. BackgroundOptical fiber sensing, which enables the use of optical fiber for communication as a sensor, is expected to create new social value as demonstration tests and introduction of technologies for detecting construction vibration [1], supporting road snow removal decisions [2], and improving the efficiency of communication facility maintenance and operation progress [3]. The combination of IOWN and optical fiber sensing enables advanced data analysis by taking advantage of the high-speed transfer of large amounts of data by APN, and is thought to promote the use of sensing data. Furthermore, by using the optical path selection function of the APN-Gateway (APN-G) 2, which composes APN, a single optical fiber sensing device can measure multiple existing communication optical fibers connected to APN-G. Thus, optical fiber sensing in conjunction with the IOWN APN has the potential to realize low-cost, prompt and flexible urban monitoring across a wide plane (Figure 1), and these advantages are described in the IOWN Global Forum publication [4].With the aim of social implementation of optical fiber sensing using IOWNs, the four companies constructed a connection configuration that enables optical fiber sensing via APN-G, and conducted wide-area traffic flow monitoring on open roads. Several examples of traffic flow monitoring using optical fiber sensing have been reported [5], but this is the first case of wide area monitoring along multiple open roads.Figure 1: Wide-Area Optical Fiber Sensing Using IOWN2. Point of the technologyConstruction of a connection configuration that can add optical fiber sensing functions to the APN-GSince optical fiber sensing is measured using the round trip propagation of light, it is necessary to connect the optical fiber sensing instrument in a configuration that avoids devices (such as optical amplifiers) placed on the optical path of the APN that transmit light only in one direction. For this reason, we have devised and constructed a connection configuration between the APN-G and an optical fiber sensing device that uses a directional-coupler (optical circulator) to avoid a device (optical amplifier) that transmits light only in one direction of the APN-G and to extract the round trip sensing light (Figure 2).Utilizing optical fiber for communication installed in underground pipelinesSince the measurement is possible without any modification to the communication optical fiber cable or underground conduit, it is possible to obtain sensing data from a wide area by effectively utilizing existing facilities.Optimized vehicle speed analysis for open roadsUnlike long straight roads such as expressways, we conducted an analysis so that the speed and number of vehicles can be detected on short straight roads such as open roads with many intersections.Figure 2: Connection Configuration for Implementing Optical Fiber Sensing via IOWN APN3. Results of the joint experimentFive vibration sensing devices were connected to the APN-G to simultaneously measure surface vibration on five routes (Wiring totaling 37 km, covering 8 km in four directions) of existing optical fiber communication cables (laid underground on roads in Osaka City). By analyzing this traffic vibration with a vehicle speed analysis algorithm, we were able to visualize in real time the average vehicle speed of vehicles on open roads, the amount of traffic on the road and its changes over time in a 200 m mesh granularity (Figure 3). In addition, it was confirmed that the results of the analysis of vehicle speed and number of vehicles tended to agree with the correct data measured at five sites. (Demonstration period: December 2023 to January 2024: Data measurement; February to July 2024: Analysis and verification of usefulness).Figure 3: Wide-Area Monitoring Results of Traffic FlowTraffic flow meters on ordinary roads are installed at intervals of several kilometers only on major lines, requiring the permanent installation and operation of a huge number of sensors. However, optical fiber sensing linked to APN-G can flexibly monitor arbitrary points on optical fiber routes that extend to every corner of a city. It is expected to be used as a new social infrastructure, such as traffic congestion detection and prediction using traffic information collected from a wide area and application to urban traffic planning.The connection configuration of the optical fiber sensing device to the APN-G used in this study was adopted in the IOWN Global Forum publication [6].4. Role of each companyNTT: Devising and constructing a connection configuration to provide sensing functions to IOWN APNsNTT EAST: Calibration of vehicle speed and vehicle count positionNTT WEST: Selection of traffic vibration monitoring sites and selection and provision of facilities for demonstration testsNEC: Provision of APN-G and implementation of optical fiber vibration measurement and vehicle speed analysis5. OutlookBased on these achievements, we will continue developing the optical fiber sensing market using APNs collaborating with other companies, including discussions at the IOWN Global Forum. In addition, along with the nationwide expansion of APN, we aim to realize low-cost, wide-area urban monitoring that enables flexible sensing at arbitrary locations as long as it is connected with optical fiber, and does not require the installation and construction of permanent outdoor devices. In the future, we will promote R&D and co-creation activities aiming to solve social and regional issues through the social implementation of optical fiber sensing, with a perspective of various applications through urban monitoring, such as infrastructure monitoring, disaster prevention, and the realization of infrastructure design incorporating nature in urban planning.Reference(1) NTT EAST News Release, “NEC, Kashima, and NTT EAST succeeded in detecting construction vibration using the world's first optical fiber for communication," August 2023 https://www.ntt-east.co.jp/release/detail/20230824_01.html(2) NTT News Release, “World's first vibration sensing technology using telecommunication optical networks for making road snow removal decisions in heavy snowfall areas,” November 2023 https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2023/11/09/pdf/231109aa.pdf(3) NTT EAST News Release, “Start of the operation of communication facility maintenance using optical sensing technology toward the IOWN era," May 2022 https://www.ntt-east.co.jp/release/detail/20220516_01.html(4) IOWN Global Forum Functional Architectures “Fiber Sensing for Open APN 1.0" https://iowngf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IOWN-GF-RD-FS_for_Open_APN-1.0.pdf(5) NEC News Release, " NEC provides AI-based traffic monitoring system with fiber-optic sensing technology for NEXCO CENTRAL," May 2022 www.nec.com/en/press/202205/global_20220524_01.html (6) IOWN Global Forum Functional Architectures “Fiber Sensing for Open APN 2.0" https://tinyurl.com/4ywj7bem About NTTNTT contributes to a sustainable society through the power of innovation. We are a leading global technology company providing services to consumers and businesses as a mobile operator, infrastructure, networks, applications, and consulting provider. Our offerings include digital business consulting, managed application services, workplace and cloud solutions, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. We are over $97B in revenue and 330,000 employees, with $3.6B in annual R&D investments. Our operations span across 80+ countries and regions, allowing us to serve clients in over 190 of them. We serve over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, thousands of other enterprise and government clients and millions of consumers.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.