Tohoku University Cyber Science Center and Adsol Nissin will begin joint research on 'Data Platforms for the New AI Era' starting in April 2026, combining academic research on 'information value-driven data infrastructure' with practical business expertise.
Tohoku University Cyber Science Center (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; Director: Takuo Suganuma; hereinafter "Tohoku University Cyber Science Center") and Adsol Nissin Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiaki Shinozaki; hereinafter "Adsol Nissin") announce that they will commence joint research on the theme of "Data Platforms in the New AI Era" starting in April 2026.
This joint research will be driven primarily by Professor Takayoshi Nakamura of the Data Platform Research Division at Tohoku University Cyber Science Center, and the Digital Technology Division of Adsol Nissin.
[Joint Research Signing Ceremony]
(Photo left to right) Toshiaki Shinozaki, President of Adsol Nissin; Takuo Suganuma, Director of Tohoku University Cyber Science Center
(Front row left to right) Toshiaki Shinozaki, President of Adsol Nissin; Takuo Suganuma, Director of Tohoku University Cyber Science Center
(Back row left to right) Shinichi Uemura, Executive Officer and General Manager of Digital Technology Division, Adsol Nissin; Professor Takayoshi Nakamura, Data Platform Division, Tohoku University Cyber Science Center; Kenichi Sasaki, Executive Officer and General Manager of Social System Division, Adsol Nissin
[Key Points of this Release]
- Tohoku University Cyber Science Center and Adsol Nissin will commence joint research this spring.
- The theme is "Data Platforms in the New AI Era":
-> Fusing Professor Nakamura's research theme of "Information Value-Driven Data Infrastructure" with Adsol Nissin's business expertise (experience in data management, AI technology, and social infrastructure development such as disaster prevention and resilience), researching a data platform that combines speed suitable for processing massive amounts of data with high robustness and flexibility.
- Towards the establishment of a new era digital platform that is "strong in AI" and indispensable for the future society:
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FAQ
When is the joint research between Tohoku University Cyber Science Center and Adsol Nissin scheduled to begin, and what is the primary theme of this collaboration?
The collaboration will start in April 2026 and focuses on developing Data Platforms for the New AI Era, integrating advanced data infrastructure research with practical AI applications.
Which senior executives and officials attended the joint research signing ceremony between Tohoku University Cyber Science Center and Adsol Nissin, and what were their respective roles?
The ceremony featured President Toshiaki Shinozaki of Adsol Nissin, Director Takuo Suganuma of the Tohoku University Cyber Science Center, Executive Officer Shinichi Uemura and General Manager of the Digital Technology Division at Adsol Nissin, Professor Takayoshi Nakamura from the Data Platform Division, and Executive Officer Kenichi Sasaki, General Manager of the Social System Division at Adsol Nissin.
What is Professor Takayoshi Nakamura’s research focus titled, and how does it complement Adsol Nissin’s business expertise in data management and social infrastructure development?
Professor Nakamura’s research is called “Information Value-Driven Data Infrastructure,” which aligns with Adsol Nissin’s experience in large‑scale data management, AI technology deployment, and the development of resilient social systems such as disaster‑prevention infrastructure.
In which Japanese cities are the Tohoku University Cyber Science Center and Adsol Nissin Corporation based, and who holds the top leadership positions at each organization?
The Tohoku University Cyber Science Center is located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and is led by Director Takuo Suganuma, while Adsol Nissin Corporation is headquartered in Minato‑ku, Tokyo, with President Toshiaki Shinozaki as its chief executive.
According to the release’s key points, what performance characteristics are expected of the new data platform being researched, especially regarding data processing speed and system robustness?
The research aims to create a data platform that can process massive volumes of data at high speed while maintaining exceptional robustness, ensuring reliability even under demanding workloads and disaster‑resilience scenarios.