AI CROSS Demonstrates ROI Exceeding Consulting Costs through Generative AI Support for Exploration Holdings Executives, Achieving Annual Work Reduction of 450-650 Hours

Overview AI CROSS Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Noriko Harada), a technology company driving business efficiency through AI, has conducted a 'Generative AI Hands-on Support' program for the management of Exploration Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City; CEO: Shohei Kikuchi). This project, initiated as the first regional DX promotion project in collaboration with the Bank of Fukuoka, has demonstrated significant results.

Key Achievements 1. **High ROI:** The economic benefit derived from the support exceeded the consulting fees paid. 2. **Time Reduction:** Estimated annual reduction of approximately 450 to 650 hours for three management members. 3. **In-house Production:** Successfully moved web production in-house, creating four websites using AI (Claude, etc.). 4. **Satisfaction:** Achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +67 and a perfect 5.0 satisfaction rating.

Future Prospects AI CROSS plans to expand this success model to other regional companies and industries, such as real estate, to accelerate AI Transformation (AX) across Japan.