KAWASAKI, Japan, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited announced today that it has begun building a Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) calculation platform across the Panasonic Group. This was achieved by introducing Fujitsu's "Sustainability Value Accelerator" [1] CFP calculation solution to Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd., an IT business company of the Panasonic Group. Fujitsu will provide continuous support for the implementation and application of this platform by Panasonic Digital across the Panasonic Group until its full-scale operation is scheduled to begin in April 2027.This platform will promote the efficiency and standardization of various CFP calculation tasks across the Panasonic Group. Furthermore, by establishing a mechanism that can flexibly adapt to an increasing number of products and changes in regulations, it will support the decarbonization of the entire supply chain and contribute to accelerating sustainability management.Background In recent years, the manufacturing industry has faced strong demands to reduce its environmental impact across the entire product lifecycle. Concurrently, the increasing need for information disclos...

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation will launch Poketomo, a Conversational AI character, on July 1 in Taiwan. This marks its first launch outside of Japan market.Poketomo is a conversational AI character that stays close to "you", empathizing with your feelings-whether you're having fun, feeling happy, or feeling lonely-and offering a comforting presence and someone to talk to. Since its debut in December 2025, it has been welcomed by many customers and has engaged in countless conversations.The Taiwan version (*1) of Poketomo supports conversations in Traditional Chinese. Both the Poketomo robot and smartphone app will be introduced as in Japan. The robot is palm-sized, measuring approximately 12 cm in height and weighing approximately 194g. It enables expressive communication through gestures and motions, as well as a rainbow-colored light on its belly. By linking with the app, conversations and memories continue seamlessly, helping Poketomo deepen its relationship with "you" over time.Sharp has also launched official Taiwan Traditional Chinese social media accounts on Instagram and Threads. These channels will share a serialized co...

BRISBANE, AUS, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy has successfully delivered and is now supporting the Ulinda Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, through the supply of power converters and a new HMAX Energy(*1) service agreement. Developed and operated by Akaysha Energy(*2), the 155 megawatt (MW) / 298 MWh project is designed to support grid stability, firm renewable generation, and participate in Australia’s National Electricity Market(NEM), including Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).(*1) About HMAX Energy(*2) About Akaysha EnergyThe coming decades will place new demands on the global electricity system, as power becomes the foundation for economic growth, AI, digitalization, and the clean energy transition. As Australia’s grid evolves to integrate renewable energy at scale, maintaining long-term reliability has become a key constraint on system growth. Located in Queensland’s Western Downs region, Ulinda Park operates in one of Australia’s most demanding electricity environments. As the energy system becomes more dynamic and decentralized, maintaining availability, fast response,...