Shanon Inc. (Representative Director and CEO: Hirofumi Yamasaki, Securities Code: 3976, hereinafter "Shanon") announces that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Will Vision Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Kazushige Uchikawa, hereinafter "Will Vision"). Through this collaboration, the two companies will begin offering comprehensive solutions nationwide, centered on the Tokai region, to mid-sized and small enterprises struggling with talent shortages and investment budget constraints. The solution combines Will Vision’s deep understanding of business challenges and extensive experience in building and supporting systems on "kintone," with Shanon’s AI-powered, all-in-one sales and marketing tool "Shakin," which integrates seamlessly with kintone. ■ 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 pressure to maintain sales and profits makes it difficult to justify ongoing investments in new technologies—even when the need for AI is recognized. As a result, adoption and promotion efforts often lag behind. To address these challenges, the two companies have joined forces to jointly promote a new business infrastructure that delivers tangible results—such as increased sales and improved efficiency—in an accessible and cost-effective manner. ■ Benefits of the "kintone" × "Shakin" Integration Under this partnership, Will Vision will offer Shanon’s "Shakin" as part of its kintone-centered ecosystem, providing clients with integrated, end-to-end solutions. Strengths of "Shakin": An all-in-one sales and marketing tool that enables anyone, regardless of expertise, to easily conduct sales and promotional activities using no-