Macnica launches low-code development platform "Mendix" and "DSF-Low-code development support service (Mendix)" to accelerate in-house DX production by leveraging existing digital assets and human resources - With a view to the "2025 cliff" Acquire the adaptive capabilities you have put in place and powerfully promote DX initiatives

semiconductors, networks, cyber security, AI/IoT Total service in / Macnica (hereinafter referred to as Macnica, a solution provider, Head office location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, Capital 111 hundred million 94 million yen) is now Siemens AG (Head office: Munich, Bavaria, Germany; hereafter referred to as Siemens AG) CEO: Joe Kaeser) Digital Industries Software products and the world's leading low-code development platform "Mendix "Macnica is pleased to announce that it has signed a reseller agreement with Siemens regarding "DX Targeting companies aiming for DSF ^*1-Low-code development support service (Mendix)" will begin offering the service.

As we enter the Reiwa era, changes in the social and business environment are becoming more and more intense. In order to respond quickly and effectively to business needs under these circumstances, it has become important to repeatedly develop and improve products and services at the fastest speed possible, and to shorten the lead time until delivery.

However, most of them struggle for the following reasons:
of the company's employees DX Human resource development is not progressing
IT In-house production slows down due to lack of departmental resources
● Cross-organizational DX I created a promotion team, but communication and collaboration with other departments are not progressing

Therefore, what is attracting attention is a method called "low-code development," which connects users on the business side and developers on the IT side as one, and performs the examination, development, improvement, and release of products and services at high speed. .

The low-code development platform "Mendix" that is compatible with agile processes, which will be launched this time, is a technology that allows software to be developed through a graphical user interface (GUI) and settings instead of conventional computer programming languages. It also includes an internal communication tool from consideration to development, and an operational environment after development.
By utilizing the low-code development platform "Mendix", users without programming skills can participate in development, IT engineers can reduce development costs, shorten development time, and reduce operation and maintenance costs. This will enable us to acquire the ability to adapt to business transformation with a view to the “2025 cliff ^{* 2}” and to strongly promote DX initiatives.

In addition, Macnica, which has supported DX in the manufacturing industry, will also start offering the "DSF-Low Code Development Support Service (Mendix)", which utilizes the low code development platform "Mendix".

DSF-Low Code Development Support Service (Mendix)

Macnica will utilize the Mendix platform to help its customers develop their own in-house DX development structure and human resources, with the aim of creating organizations that can adapt to changes in the business environment, and will provide the following support:
- Providing technical training for beginners (for intermediate and above, more advanced technical training according to level)
● Early development of practical DX talent through experiential training in Scrum development
● Through Scrum development by a mixed team of in-house members and vendors in actual projects, we make our in-house DX personnel immediately effective

Through the above, you can work on the following issues within your company.
●Reduction of cumbersome and unproductive work using paper and Excel
Promoting digitalization of manufacturing sites through seamless coordination between manufacturing execution and on-site logistics
● Quickly reflecting market needs in products through collaboration between product development and after-sales service
● Promoting POC in-house using cutting-edge technologies such as AI/IOT without becoming vendor-dependent

Please see below for an introduction to our services. https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/ai_iot/products/service/136982/

■ Information on events
We will hold a webinar on this matter. Please join us.

[For DX Division: 11/10 (Wednesday) 11: 00-12: 00]
We will explain the creation of capabilities using low-code and the development of DX human resources in the manufacturing industry.
Apply here: https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/ai_iot/events/139498/

[For IT department: 11/24 (Wednesday) 11: 00-12: 00]
We will explain how to collaborate with business departments using low-code and how to develop DX human resources.
Apply here: https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/ai_iot/events/139500/

By supporting the introduction of this service, Macnica will continue to support the development of DX human resources and the acceleration of operational efficiency in order to promote DX in various industries in addition to the manufacturing industry.

Kunihiko Hotta President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, said:
"Siemens is strengthening its cloud business to support customers' digital transformation, and Mendix is a product that will serve as a platform for this. By signing a reseller agreement for Mendix with Macnica, we will expand our business in the manufacturing industry and a wide range of other fields in Japan. We are confident that we can support our customers' digital transformation."

* 1 DSF is an abbreviation for Digital Synergy Factory, and is a general term for Macnica 's manufacturing industry and AI knowledge, services, and technology.
Please see below for details.
https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/ai_iot/
* 2 Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry “DX Report – Overcoming the IT system “2025 cliff” and full-scale development of DX”

*Company names and product names mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macnica and each company.
*The information published in the news release (including product price, specifications, etc.) is current as of the date of announcement. Please note that the information may be subject to change without prior notice.

About Siemens AG

siemens AG teeth, 170 For more than 20 years, we have been a global technology company that stands for engineering excellence and innovation, quality and reliability, and international reach.
It operates worldwide with a focus on the areas of electrification, automation and digitization.
Siemens is one of the world's largest providers of energy-efficient and resource-saving technologies, the world's number one producer of offshore wind farms, a leading supplier of combined cycle power generation, a leading provider of power transmission solutions and infrastructure.・A pioneer in solutions as well as industrial automation and software solutions.
In addition, it is a listed subsidiary of Siemens. Siemens Healthineers AG is a leading supplier of medical imaging equipment, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems, and a leader in clinical diagnostics and clinical information technology.
2019 Year 9 Moon 30 ends on day 2019 Sales in the year are 868 100 million euros, operating profit 56 billion euros.
As of the end of September 2018, we have 385,000 employees worldwide. For more information about Siemens (www.siemens.com) can be viewed.

About Macnica

Since its founding in 1972, Macnica has been adding technological added value to cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products. In recent years, the company has been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robotics, based on its traditional strengths in sourcing cutting-edge technology globally and its technical planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," the company will connect cutting-edge technology with Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of the future society.
the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates globally with 85 locations in 23 countries around the world.
For more details, please visit the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp).

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