Endorsed the Azure OpenAI Service Reference Architecture recommended by Microsoft Japan

~PROMOTING DX SUPPORT FOR OUTSIDE AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES THROUGH PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT USING GENERATED AI~.

(Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Ryusuke Kaneki; hereinafter "UPWARD") has joined Microsoft Japan (hereinafter "Microsoft") as an endorsing partner of the "Azure OpenAI Service Reference Architecture" recommended by Microsoft Japan. (Microsoft Japan).

Background of the Partners' Participation

UPWARD provides "UPWARD," a mobile application that streamlines the recording and utilization of customer data. With a focus on "storing and utilizing" customer data, UPWARD is linked to cloud CRM and provides a variety of support functions to enable outside and in-home salespeople to work more creatively.
We are developing technologies for generative AI based on the results of activities and customer data related to outside sales and door-to-door sales. Most recently, we released a preview version of "UPWARD INSIGHT," which identifies potential quality customers and suggests the next action to be taken by each sales representative.
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In order to promote further expansion of functions using AI technology in a timely manner, we have expressed our support for Microsoft's recommended "Azure OpenAI Service Reference Architecture" and decided to participate in it as an endorsing partner.

About Azure OpenAI Service Reference Architecture

This document is a collection of example scenarios and their architectures for using the Azure OpenAI Service recommended by Microsoft. It can be used as a reference document for incorporating large-scale generative AI models into your business in a safe and secure manner.
See: Azure OpenAI Service Reference Architecture
https://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/biz/find-new-value-on-azure/ai-biz.aspx

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (COMMENTS BY AKIHIRO KADOHATA, CTO, UPWARD CO.)

We are advancing the development of AI-powered products and features, such as "UPWARD INSIGHT," which recently released a preview version, to enable field workers involved in tasks such as sales visits, security inspections, and store巡回 to work more creatively.
We will continue to deepen our collaboration with Microsoft on AI technology to rapidly advance product development.

ABOUT UPWARD CORPORATION

Guided by its purpose to “unlock the creativity of field workers and accelerate the growth of businesses and society,” UPWARD, Inc. provides AX services specifically designed to address the challenges faced by field workers who visit client sites and create value through in-person interactions with customers. By leveraging technology to create an environment where workers can perform their duties using just a mobile device, the company aims to build a world where people can thrive regardless of their location or circumstances.