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ODS Corporation, a manufacturer of business information terminals (headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo; CEO: Kiyoshi Sunanaga), offers tablets equipped with NFC reader/writer that can be utilized for municipal business efficiency solutions. The products have already been implemented in municipalities across the country, and as a venue to experience these solutions firsthand, the company will exhibit at "Municipal and Public Week 2025," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 2 (Wednesday) to July 4 (Friday), 2025.

Our company will release the 10.1-inch Windows tablet "TW2A-N9LT," equipped with the specialized OS Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (64-bit) for specific applications, in August 2025. Ahead of the launch, we will begin accepting inquiries for implementation consultations and the loan of free sample units for companies and organizations considering adoption, starting today. The Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC installed on this device is an OS designed for dedicated business terminals and embedded devices. Unlike regular Windows OS, it does not receive feature updates, but quality update programs will be provided for 10 years after release, allowing for stable operation over the long term. While it is not suitable for general-purpose office automation terminals, it offers high reliability and stability as a dedicated terminal for inventory management, attendance management, POS register terminals, and more. *The support period for quality update programs for LTSC 2024 will last until October 10, 2034.

We are a manufacturer of business information terminals and are engaged in communication services. We are pleased to announce that we have been entrusted by the Tottori Prefectural Board of Education with the GIGA School Operation Support Center operations for the fiscal year 2025, continuing into the third year since fiscal year 2023. Through our long-established repair know-how and staff well-versed in the educational field, we will support the enhancement of education utilizing ICT devices to contribute to the improvement of the educational environment that nurtures the next generation of children. 【Period】 April 2025 - March 2026 【Business Content】 - Support for basic operations and settings of tablets for students and faculty at prefectural schools, basic operations and settings of various applications in Google Workspace for Education, management and operation of MDM, and assistance regarding related devices and networks. - Support for operating the Google Admin Console (application settings, etc.) - Operation of the GIGA School Operation Support Center website (creation and updating of Q&A collections for faculty and staff, etc.)

We have developed three new features to support the daily operational efficiency of our field staff. By incorporating these features into the Android tablet "TA2C-NF8" equipped with an NFC reader/writer, we aim to contribute to addressing the recent challenge of labor shortages. ■ New Features 1. Server-free MDM (Mobile Device Management) app "Tablet Control" ~No internet connection required, operates entirely on a local area network~ (Restart / Shutdown / LCD OFF / LCD ON) 2. OS automatic update scheduler 3. Automatic app launch These three new features will be provided free of charge with the "TA2C-NF8" and can be utilized not only in future shipments from our company but also on devices owned by customers through their own OS updates. These features are scheduled to be released in May. These new features have been developed in response to customer feedback. As a "tablet manufacturer specializing in business use," we will continue to work on developing and improving new features to solve our customers' challenges.

Our company will exhibit at the largest domestic exhibition for information systems for the distribution and retail industry, "The 41st Retail Technology JAPAN 2025," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 4 (Tuesday) to March 7 (Friday), 2025. At our booth, we will showcase tablet products specialized for business applications, addressing the ever-changing needs of the distribution industry while focusing on themes such as labor shortages and improving employee efficiency. We will primarily feature the Android tablet "TA2C-NF8," equipped with an NFC reader/writer, which can be utilized in restaurants, along with a demonstration of our original app "NFC Optimizer" that supports operational efficiency through NFC functions and IC cards. Additionally, we will introduce a cashless payment solution that allows customers to handle everything from ordering to payment using the tablet at their table in restaurants. Furthermore, at this exhibition, we will also reference display the SIM model of the TA2C-NF8 and a 10.1-inch Windows tablet, as well as provide information on new features of the TA2C-NF8 scheduled to be announced this spring.

- Strict identity verification now possible in-store! Supporting a comprehensive identity verification flow - Our company will begin a demonstration experiment to promote the digitization of identity verification procedures in collaboration with Showcase Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Junichi Hirano), which offers DX cloud services connecting businesses and customers. By combining our NFC reader/writer-equipped Android tablet "TA2C-NF8" with Showcase's online identity verification/eKYC tool "ProTech ID Checker," we will be able to provide a comprehensive authentication service called 'Total KYC (TKYC)' both in-store and online. Through the provision of this innovative solution, we aim to reduce the operational burden of identity verification tasks and contribute to social issues such as preventing impersonation.

ODS Corporation, a manufacturer of business information terminals (headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo; President: Kiyoshi Sunanaga), will exhibit at "HCJ2025 International Hotel & Restaurant Show," one of Japan's largest trade fairs for the food service, accommodation, and leisure industries, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from February 4 (Tuesday) to 7 (Friday), 2025. At our booth, we will showcase tablet products specifically designed for business use, addressing the labor shortage that has become a social issue in various industries. We will focus on improving employee efficiency in sectors where securing personnel is challenging. The main highlight will be the Android tablet "TA2C-NF8," equipped with an NFC reader/writer, along with demonstrations of our original app "NFC Optimizer," which supports operational efficiency through NFC functionality and IC cards. We will also conduct demonstrations of cashless payment systems that allow customers to place orders and make payments at the table in restaurants, along with other displays tailored to various usage scenarios. Additionally, we will present a reference exhibit of a new 21.5-inch tablet scheduled for release in 2025 at this exhibition.