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FPT Partners with Enecom to Advance Chugoku Electric Power’s Digital Transformation

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FPT Partners with Enecom to Advance Chugoku Electric Power’s Digital Transformation
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FPT Partners with Enecom to Advance Chugoku Electric Power’s Digital Transformation

2025-01-23 16:00 Last Updated At:16:11

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 23, 2025--

Global IT corporation FPT, Chugoku Electric Power, one of Japan’s leading utility providers, and Enecom, a prominent technology and communication innovator, have recently formed a partnership to accelerate Chugoku Electric Power’s digital transformation goals. This collaboration is set to contribute significantly to the Japanese energy giant’s ambitious “Energia Change 2030” initiative, a strategy focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

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FPT and Enecom will collaborate to support Chugoku Electric Power’s digital transformation initiatives by implementing advanced technologies such as Generative AI and Cloud computing. Prior to this agreement, FPT collaborated with Enecom on power generation systems, and in 2023, it helped Chugoku Electric Power implement a Microsoft 365 pilot project, laying the foundation for organization-wide deployment. Leveraging FPT’s global delivery model and experience delivering Enecom and Chugoku Electric Power’s past projects, the three companies are also in discussion to establish a Vietnam-based Offshore Development Center (ODC), aimed at providing cost-effective and scalable IT solutions.

“The energy and utilities sector in Japan is characterized by a strong focus on digital transformation, operational efficiency, and the integration of advanced technologies to enhance service delivery and sustainability. With FPT’s deep domain understanding and a robust global workforce, we will drive impactful innovations for Chugoku Electric Power, to not only achieve its transformative goals but also reinforce its leading position among the country’s largest energy players,” said Do Van Khac, FPT Software Senior Executive Vice President and FPT Japan Chief Executive Officer, FPT Corporation.

Hitoshi Kamakura, Chugoku Electric Power’s Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Digital Innovation Division, expressed optimism about the collaboration: “We hope that new value will be created in the future by combining the high technical capabilities of FPT, a global company, with Chugoku Electric Power Co.’s vision. As digital technology evolves day by day, we will use it to advance operational and business reforms. With the cooperation of FPT and Enecom, we would like to take on the challenge of automating operations, reducing labor, and ultimately creating new services.”

Keiji Okabe, President of Enecom, also emphasized the importance of the partnership: “We will work with FPT to understand Chugoku Electric Power’s challenges and needs in promoting digital transformation and providing optimal solutions. With our knowledge of Chugoku Electric Power’s existing operations and systems, we can work with FPT on business solutions that address digital transformation issues.”

With nearly two decades of establishment in Japan, FPT has solidified its position as one of the largest foreign-invested technology enterprises in the market by workforce capacity. It boasts 4,000 employees across 17 offices and innovation hubs in Japan, supported by 15,000 professionals worldwide, serving over 450 global clients.

About FPT

FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam. FPT operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. During over three decades of development, FPT has constantly provided practical and effective products to millions of people and tens of thousands of business and non-business organizations worldwide, establishing Vietnam’s position on the global tech map. Keeping up with the latest market trends and emerging technologies, FPT has developed the Made-by-FPT ecosystem of services, products, solutions, and platforms, which enables sustainable growth for organizations and businesses and offers distinctive experiences to customers. In 2023, FPT recorded a total revenue of USD 2.17 billion and 48,000+ employees. For more information about global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com/.

About Chugoku Electric Power Co.

Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. is a leading energy company headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. The company operates across key sectors, including power generation and retail electricity services. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Chugoku Electric Power Co. aims to meet the evolving energy needs of communities while driving operational excellence and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit https://www.energia.co.jp/.

About Enecom

Enecom Co., Ltd. is a dynamic company headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, specializing in solution services, DX consulting, system integration, and internet connection services. With a diverse portfolio, Enecom provides robust fiber-optic communication networks, data center services, and cloud solutions tailored for individual and corporate clients. Enecom empowers businesses to overcome challenges and achieve growth by offering reliable cloud services, secure private networks, and cutting-edge ICT expertise. For more information, visit https://www.enecom.co.jp/.

Representatives from FPT, Chugoku Electric Power, and Enecom at the MOU Signing Ceremony in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Business Wire)

Representatives from FPT, Chugoku Electric Power, and Enecom at the MOU Signing Ceremony in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Business Wire)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia, has been released in what the White House described as a diplomatic thaw that could advance negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, left Russian airspace with Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, and he's expected to be reunited with his family by the end of the day.

Fogel was arrested in August 2021 and was serving a 14-year prison sentence. His family and supporters said he had been traveling with medically prescribed marijuana, and he was designated by President Joe Biden’s administration as wrongfully detained in December.

Michael Waltz, Trump's national security adviser, said the U.S. and Russia “negotiated an exchange” to ensure Fogel's release. He did not say what the U.S. side of the bargain entailed. Previous negotiations have occasionally involved reciprocal releases of Russians by the U.S. or its allies.

Waltz said the development was “a sign we are moving in the right direction to end the brutal and terrible war in Ukraine.” Trump, a Republican, has promised to find a way to end the conflict.

Trump also has talked about having a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Last month, Trump said his administration was having “very serious” conversations with Russia about the war.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, “We were treated very nicely by Russia, actually. I hope that's the beginning of a relationship where we can end that war.”

Asked whether the U.S. had given up anything in return, Trump replied “not much” but did not elaborate.

Fogel's relatives said they were “beyond grateful, relieved and overwhelmed” that he was coming home.

“This has been the darkest and most painful period of our lives, but today, we begin to heal,” they said. "For the first time in years, our family can look forward to the future with hope.”

There was no immediate comment from Moscow about Fogel’s release on Tuesday.

The U.S., Russia and other nations carried out a large prisoner swap in August that resulted in the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American corporate security executive Paul Whelan, among others.

But that deal left out numerous other Americans jailed in Russia, including Fogel. Some omitted then were also not included in Tuesday’s release, including several who have had major milestones in their cases since then.

Among them is U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Khavana, who was convicted of treason in a Russian court shortly after last August’s prisoner swap and sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges stemming from a donation of about $52 to a charity aiding Ukraine. John Kirby, a national security spokesman at the Biden White House at that time, called the conviction and sentencing “nothing less than vindictive cruelty.”

Last October, American Robert Gilman was sentenced to more than seven years in prison in Russia for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers while serving a sentence for another assault, while American Stephen Hubbard was sentenced to prison in a closed trial for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

As the Russia-Ukraine war nears the end of its third year, Trump's plan for securing an end to the conflict remains unclear, though he has said that both sides will need to make concessions and suggested that Ukraine would have to accept the loss of at least some territory.

Fogel’s release and Trump’s announcement that he will send Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Kyiv for talks with Ukraine’s leaders could signal that plans may be beginning to take shape.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, retired Gen. Keith Kellogg, will all be traveling later this week to the Munich Security Conference, where the situation in Ukraine will be a major topic of discussion.

Kellogg told The Associated Press on Monday that he and the others would be talking to European officials about the very broad outlines of what Trump would like to see and gauging their interest.

“We will deliver our expectation to the allies,” Kellogg said. “When we come back from Munich — we want to deliver to the president the options, so when he does get (directly) involved in the peace process, he knows what it will look like for him.”

AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee contributed to this report from Washington.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

FILE - Family members, friends and colleagues of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, rally for his release outside of the White House, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

FILE - Family members, friends and colleagues of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, rally for his release outside of the White House, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

FILE - Ellen Keelan, center, and other family members rally outside the White House for the release of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

FILE - Ellen Keelan, center, and other family members rally outside the White House for the release of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

FILE - A drawn portrait of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, hangs on rails outside of the White House during a demonstration organized by his family, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

FILE - A drawn portrait of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, hangs on rails outside of the White House during a demonstration organized by his family, July 15, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

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