[Headwaters Co., Ltd.] Microsoft’s top partner certification “Microsoft Azure AI and Machine
Obtain “Learning” Specialization
*Headwaters Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 20, 2024
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Microsoft Top Partner Certification “AI and Machine Learning in Microsoft Azure” Get Specialization
Headwaters Co., Ltd., which handles AI solutions business
(Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shinoda Yosuke (hereinafter referred to as “Headwaters”) is a Microsoft Top Partner Certification “Microsoft Azure AI and Machine
We would like to inform you that we have acquired the Specialization for “Learning”.
Among Microsoft’s solution partners, “Specialization” is a high-level certification given to partners who have a high level of expertise and a rich track record in a specific solution field. This is a program accredited by “Microsoft
“AI and Machine Learning on Azure” is a Microsoft Azure
Specialization covers a wide range of audit items for cloud and machine learning services, including strategy, planning, governance, subsequent development management, evaluation, and operations.
Headwaters is “Microsoft Azure’s AI and Machine
Obtaining the “Learning” Specialization proves the strength of our expertise and technical capabilities in this field.
*Please see below for details on the “Microsoft Azure AI and Machine Learning” Specialization.
https://partner.microsoft.com/ja-jp/partnership/specialization/ai-and-machine-learning
* ■Background and benefits of certification*
Headwaters became a partner with Microsoft in 2016 and since starting Microsoft’s AI business, we have increased various AI capabilities. Azure
Azure IoT for image analysis and speech recognition using AI services, machine learning using Azure Machine Learning
Edge AI development using Edge, and from 2023 Azure OpenAI
We have actively introduced services, have a rich track record of projects, publish advanced case studies, and expanded our lineup of AI utilization support services.
These provided services have been evaluated by Microsoft as being of the highest standard, and have been recognized as “Microsoft Azure’s AI and Machine
Learning” Specialization has been obtained.
With this Specialization acquisition, we can expect to improve our recognition and reliability from client companies, consistently provide stable, high-quality services, and expand our new customer base. Also, Microsoft
Azure AI services and Azure OpenAI with commercial incentives. We will accelerate efforts to develop new services using Service.
*About Microsoft Commercial Incentives
https://partner.microsoft.com/ja-jp/partnership/partner-incentives/microsoft-commercial-incentives#tab-4
* ■Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as Microsoft Japan)*
*Comment from Satoshi Asano, Executive Officer, Managing Director, and Head of Partner Business Headquarters*
Microsoft Japan has received Headwaters Co., Ltd.’s top certification “Microsoft Azure AI and Microsoft
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on obtaining the “Learning” Specialization.
Specialization corresponds to the upward compatibility of solution partner certification, and refers to partners who have been recognized through third-party audits for their strong track record in services related to AI and machine learning provided by Microsoft, and the solid technical capabilities backed by this. It is a certification that can only be obtained.
Since the early days when Headwaters Co., Ltd. joined our partner program, Azure AI
Thank you very much for your hard work in supporting the case by making full use of the information, and for providing us with a great deal of cooperation in publishing advanced case studies.
Going forward, Microsoft Japan will continue to realize digital transformation for our customers through strong collaboration with Headwaters Co., Ltd.
* ■About the future*
In the future, Headwaters will use Microsoft Azure’s AI and Machine While further improving our technical capabilities and knowledge related to learning, we will support our client companies’ AI utilization and DX promotion.
Additionally, we will further strengthen our collaboration with Microsoft Japan and work on joint marketing and digital solution development.
Please note that the impact of this matter on our company’s business results for the current fiscal year is minimal. If any matters that require disclosure arise in the future, we will promptly notify you.
That’s all
* ■Reference information*
・Press Release: Microsoft Japan Partner of the Year 2024 “AI Innovation Partner of the Year”
Year Award”
https://www.headwaters.co.jp/news/microsoft_Japan_partner_year_award_2024.html
・Press Release: “2024 Microsoft Top Partner Engineer
Seven engineers from Headwaters received the award, the most from Headwaters. https://www.headwaters.co.jp/news/2024_microsoft_top_partner_engineer_award.html
・Press release: “Data &
AI (Azure) Solution Partner”, “Digital & App Innovation”
(Azure) Solution Partner”.
https://www.headwaters.co.jp/news/microsoft_solution_partner.html
* ■About trademark*
Microsoft and Azure are Microsoft
Corporation is a registered trademark or trademark in the United States and other countries. Other proper names such as product names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
* ■Company information*
Company name: Headwaters Co., Ltd.
Address: 4th floor, Shinjuku Island Tower, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1304
Representative: Representative Director Yosuke Shinoda
Established: November 2005
URL: https://www.headwaters.co.jp