Will Vision Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Kazushige Uchikawa; hereinafter "Will Vision") announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Shanon Inc. (President and CEO: Hirofumi Yamazaki; Securities Code: 3976; hereinafter "Shanon"). Through this collaboration, Will Vision will combine its deep expertise in identifying and resolving business challenges, extensive experience in building and supporting kintone implementations, and Shanon's AI-powered, all-in-one sales and marketing service "Shakin," which integrates with kintone. Together, the two companies will launch a comprehensive solution nationwide, initially focusing on the Tokai region, to support mid-sized and small enterprises struggling with talent shortages and limited investment budgets. ■ Background of the Partnership: Overcoming the "AI Adoption Barrier" Facing Mid-Sized and Small Enterprises While interest in AI adoption is growing across many companies, resistance to changing established workflows and unclear return on investment (ROI) often prevent organizations from fully embracing AI. Particularly for mid-sized and small enterprises facing severe talent shortages, the need for AI is recognized, yet these companies are caught between the urgent need to secure revenue and profits and the difficulty of committing to ongoing investments—resulting in delayed AI adoption. To address these challenges, the two companies have joined forces to jointly propose a new business foundation that delivers tangible results (revenue growth and efficiency) easily and at low cost. ■ Benefits of Integrating "kintone" and "Shakin" Under this partnership, Will Vision will position Shanon's "Shakin" as a powerful solution to address diverse customer challenges and provide comprehensive support by integrating it with kintone. Shakin's strengths: An all-in-one sales and marketing service that enables anyone—even without specialized knowledge—to easily conduct sales and promotional activities using AI assistan