UPWARD was featured in the Financial and Economic News.
The Financial and Economic News, March 2, 2026, Issue No. 3316, featured an introduction to the AI strategy announced by UPWARD Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryusuke Kaneki; hereinafter UPWARD) on February 19, 2026.
The article introduces a system that automatically accumulates and utilizes field data generated during outreach activities via smartphones, leveraging UPWARD's location-based technology and AI. Specific features highlighted include various AI functions designed to reduce the workload in sales operations, such as automatic detection of time spent at visit locations, AI image scanning, and automatic generation of activity reports using AI-generated meeting minutes. It also outlines future prospects for regional financial institutions.
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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.
Company Profile
Company name UPWARD Co.
Location 26F Marunouchi Eiraku Building, 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Ryusuke Kaneki, CEO and Representative Director
Year Established July 2016
Capital 100 million yen
Business Activities: Development and provision of the field sales AI agent "UPWARD"
Press contact
UPWARD Co., Ltd. Corporate Headquarters, PR Team
Tel: 03-6897-3683
Mail pr@upward.jp
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