Engineer and DX Talent Development Service 'TECH PLAY Academy' Renamed to 'Buildspi' Effective June 1, 2026

Persol Innovation Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Seiya Oura), part of the Persol Group, which operates under the vision of 'Working and Laughing,' announced that its engineer and DX talent development service, 'TECH PLAY Academy,' will be renamed to 'Buildspi' effective June 1, 2026.

Background of the Service Name Change While DX and AI utilization have become key themes in corporate management, many companies face the challenge of 'DX and AI talent shortages.' This talent shortage directly affects not only corporate competitiveness but also the overall productivity and sustainable growth of Japanese society. Furthermore, with the accelerating pace of technological innovation, a challenge in talent development has emerged where training merely leads to the acquisition of knowledge and skills rather than actual business transformation. 'TECH PLAY Academy' has developed training programs centered on systematic cultivation directly linked to practice to address these issues. This name change aims to convey these provided values more accurately and clarify the service's position as a solution for companies to strategically design their talent development.

About the New Service Name New Service Name: Buildspi Old Service Name: TECH PLAY Academy Change Date: June 1, 2026 * There are no changes to service content, support systems, contract conditions, etc.

Scope of Changes - Service name - Notation on websites and service introduction materials * There are no changes to the training program content, coordinators, pricing structure, etc.

Future Outlook 'Buildspi' will view DX and AI talent development not as a 'point' but as a 'system,' providing an environment where companies can strategically design talent development options according to their own challenges and phases. As the evolution of technology sectors, including generative AI, continues to accelerate, we will contribute to solving the talent shortage and organizational transformation challenges facing Japanese companies by supporting the development of talent that links knowledge to business transformation.

Message from Hideo Kataoka, Representative of 'Buildspi' Up until now, TECH PLAY Academy has been operated under the mission of 'Increasing TECH PLAYERS and TECH COMPANIES.' Over the past few years, there have been dynamic market changes such as the data science and AI boom, DX trends, and generative AI. Due to these changes, technology has become more accessible, and opportunities are now within reach for everyone to become a 'TECH PLAYER' (anyone who tries to solve problems with technology). However, in the domestic environment, hurdles and headwinds remain for challengers who want to 'create' something by utilizing these opportunities. The reality is that traditional 'training' that only involves learning has not led to the provision of practical opportunities. We are restarting with a service name that embodies our desire to cherish the 'want to create' feeling of these challengers, also known as 'Builder's Spirit,' and not to hinder them. From now on, along with the new name 'Buildspi' as an affectionate abbreviation for Builder's Spirit, we aim to contribute to a society overflowing with the feeling of 'wanting to create.'

About 'Buildspi' < https://www.buildspi.jp/ > 'Buildspi (formerly TECH PLAY Academy)' is a service that supports corporate DX talent development under the slogan, 'Let's End Training That Only Involves Learning.' It focuses on on-site utilization and retention rather than just tool and knowledge acquisition. It has conducted training for over 100 major companies, achieving a satisfaction rate of over 95% and a repeat rate of over 90%. Through 'custom-made' training programs designed by experts in fields such as generative AI, data science, business development, and engineering, it cultivates 'results-oriented talent' directly linked to business challenges. Note: 'TECH PLAY' was previously composed of two areas—'Branding' and 'Academy'—as a platform providing learning, networking, and corporate connections for engineers and IT talent. Among these, the 'Branding' area, which manages events/communities and information dissemination for companies, has been absorbed via company split into TECH PLAY-X Co., Ltd., while retaining the 'TECH PLAY' service name.