INTEC and Ehime CATV start collaboration in smart city field | TIS INTEC Group press release

Deploying IoT platform services that utilize local 5G, etc. in local governments in Ehime Prefecture to realize regional DX

TIS INTEC Group

Intec Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, President: Takayuki Kitaoka, hereinafter Intec) and Ehime CATV Inc. (Headquarters: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, President: Takashi Miyauchi, hereinafter Ehime CATV) , Announces the start of collaboration in the smart city field utilizing technologies such as local 5G * 1 and other wireless networks and IoT. In this collaboration, INTEC and Ehime CATV will carry out the following efforts. * 1 Local 5G: A communication environment that allows companies and local governments to build and use 5G private networks. It can be used as a wireless communication line, and it is necessary to obtain a wireless station license to operate it. * 2 IoT platform for local governments: Sensor information to solve various problems faced by each local government by using "FIWARE", a data sharing platform that realizes data sharing and utilization across industries in the social and public fields. An IoT platform developed by INTEC that collects, analyzes, and visualizes data.

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■ Background In March 2021, the government decided on the "Sixth Science and Technology / Innovation Basic Plan", etc., and is accelerating the social implementation of Society 5.0 * 3 and the efforts to realize a smart city by uniting the public and private sectors. increase. In Ehime Prefecture as well, it is expected that smart cities and the use of ICT will be used to solve various social issues such as safe and secure urban development and the declining birthrate and aging population using digital technology. INTEC has demonstrated IoT platforms in multiple local governments, mainly in Toyama Prefecture, and has accumulated a track record in the smart city field. We are also developing "Wireless DX" solutions that utilize multi-wireless technologies such as local 5G and LPWA, and are proceeding with attempts to revitalize the region. Ehime CATV is a pioneer of local 5G in the cable TV industry, and is promoting regional DX utilizing ICT in Ehime Prefecture, contributing to the development of regional communication while providing a network infrastructure. This time, the two companies, which had a business base rooted in the region and had contact points with ICT industry groups, complement each other's strengths and develop the regional DX and economy in Ehime Prefecture, which is the foundation of Ehime CATV. We aim to contribute to. * 3 Society 5.0: A human-centered society that achieves both economic development and the solution of social issues through a system that highly integrates cyber (virtual) space and physical (real) space. ■ Future developments INTEC and Ehime CATV will hold PoCs to solve regional issues using technologies such as wireless networks and IoT, and hold study sessions to explain the importance of digital transformation to local governments. , We aim to realize regional DX including smart cities. Ehime CATV aims to contribute to regional revitalization as a leader of regional DX by promoting the utilization of technologies such as local 5G and IoT by utilizing the knowledge of both communication infrastructure and contents. INTEC will contribute to the DX conversion of local governments in Ehime Prefecture as well as the DX conversion of local governments nationwide by developing "wireless DX" solutions that utilize multi-wireless technology and accumulating technologies and use cases. Aim for. * Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of each company. * The information provided is as of the date of the announcement. Please note that the information may differ from the latest information. About Ehime CATV (https://www.e-catv.ne.jp/) Ehime CATV Co., Ltd. uses Matsuyama City, neighboring cities and towns, and Ainan Town as service areas for self-produced regional information programs, multi-channel broadcasting, and high-speed. In addition to the Internet, regional BWA, landline services, etc., we also provide MVNO services. About INTEC (https://www.intec.co.jp/) We have a wide range of businesses in the IT field, from planning informatization strategies in line with our customers' management strategies to system planning, development, outsourcing, service provision, and operation and maintenance. It is expanding. Based on the technological capabilities cultivated since its founding in 1964, INTEC is actively taking on the challenge of utilizing digital technologies such as AI and RPA and creating new markets. We will always be open and connect people, companies, and society with technology, and while transforming ourselves, we will provide new value to our customers as a company that "plays a part in a prosperous digital society." ◆ Inquiries regarding this initiative Intec Technology & Marketing Headquarters New Business Development Department Person in charge: Fukuhara, Yasuyoshi E-Mail: wdx_info@intec.co.jp Ehime CATV Co., Ltd. Managing Director Shiraishi Adult E-Mail: shiraishi @ e- catv.ne.jp TEL: 090-8979-1344 * The following is special information limited to media personnel. Please refrain from disclosing information on personal SNS etc.

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