Akatsuki AI Technologies, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryoken Okuni; hereinafter referred to as Akatsuki AI Technologies), which supports corporate business transformation as an SIer in the AI era, and Wello Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shiro Sakumasu; hereinafter referred to as Wello), which develops DX and AI solutions with a focus on WellTech, have entered into a strategic business partnership agreement in the field of AI solution development. ■ Background of This Partnership The introduction of generative AI into practical business operations is rapidly expanding its reach, from the initial stages by some large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises, local communities, and even physical spaces such as store operations and devices. On the other hand, to achieve results with AI in such diverse environments, it is essential to simultaneously possess cutting-edge AI implementation capabilities and the ability to deeply engage with on-site operations and productize solutions. This partnership will combine Akatsuki AI Technologies' "advanced AI implementation capabilities and expertise in building data infrastructure," along with the "extensive customer base in the entertainment and marketing domains" cultivated by its parent company, Akatsuki Inc., with Wello's strengths in "on-site-driven DX and AI solutions with a deep understanding of marketing technology," "development and operational capabilities for vertical SaaS," and "implementation capabilities for physical AI and IoT devices." By integrating the strengths of both companies, we will provide end-to-end support from planning to development, operation, and on-site adoption for businesses ranging from large corporations to SMEs and local communities, thereby implementing "AI Transformation (AX)" into society, which represents a fundamental transformation for companies. ■ Main Contents of the Business Partnership and Future Development Through this partnershi