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uSonar Integrates Nikkei WHO'S WHO Personnel Information into mSonar
~ Linking Information on 300,000 Key Business Professionals Driving Japan with Business Card Management App ~

uSonar Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Nami Fukutomi; President: Katsuhito Nagatake; hereinafter "uSonar") is pleased to announce the integration of "Nikkei WHO'S WHO," a database of approximately 300,000 business professionals maintained by Nikkei Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Tsuyoshi Hasebe), into its corporate enterprise information and business card management app, "mSonar."
uSonar remains committed to continuously enhancing the convenience of mSonar.
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Background of uSonar's Integration with Nikkei WHO'S WHO

Digital transformation (DX) and data-driven strategies are advancing in corporate management. We recognize this as a response to the declining working-age population, making operational efficiency and productivity improvement critical challenges for companies.
uSonar continues to evolve to provide valuable data that helps solve these challenges.
In response to frequent requests from mSonar user companies, such as "We want to know more extensive business professional information regardless of whether we have exchanged business cards" and "It would be useful to see career profile information beyond just business card exchanges," both companies have been working together to realize the provision of this personnel information.

About Nikkei WHO'S WHO Available on mSonar

"Nikkei WHO'S WHO" is a database of approximately 300,000 individuals collected by Nikkei Inc. over many years. It is updated regularly using proprietary surveys, securities reports, and personnel change information.
It includes not only business professionals from general corporations but also executives and officials from central government ministries, local public entities, and legislators.
- Main Items: Name, Affiliated Corporation, Job Title, Internal and External Career History
- Target Users: Users of companies contracted with mSonar
- Conditions: A separate paid option contract is required to view "Nikkei WHO'S WHO" within mSonar.

What is the Corporate Enterprise Information & Business Card Management App "mSonar"?

This is an app that allows you to not only manage and share exchanged business cards within your company using your smartphone, but also to research detailed corporate and industry information for companies with whom you have not exchanged business cards. It is equipped with robust chat and internal extension features to accelerate your business. It is highly regarded for its data utilization capabilities by companies promoting DX.
mSonar Introduction Site: https://usonar.co.jp/content/msonar/


• Business Card Information → Name → Career Section → Nikkei WHO'S WHO Button
• Corporate Information → Executive Information → Career Section → Nikkei WHO'S WHO Button
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About Nikkei Inc.

Company Overview
Company Name: Nikkei Inc.
Address: 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Tsuyoshi Hasebe, President and CEO
Founded: December 1876
Capital: 2.5 Billion JPY
Business Description: A holding company centered on newspaper publishing. Operations include magazines, books, digital media, database services, breaking news, broadcasting, video, and economic and cultural events.
URL: https://www.nikkei.co.jp/nikkeiinfo/
   

Contact Information
uSonar Public Relations (Hiyama/Sawada)
Email: ir@usonar.co.jp

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