Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
I’m “Omatsu” from the Operations Management Department, and I’ll be your guide for this blog. Today, I’ll introduce the year-end report meeting held in November 2024 as part of our event updates.
Section 0
Section 0 consists of the Web Design Unit (Unit 0) and the Cloud & Infrastructure Unit (Unit 3). The presentation of Section 0 covered the following topics:
- Trend Research
- Recruitment Website
- Corporate Website
- Server Management
- Internal Security Literacy
- Employee Welfare Services
The trend research on websites revealed some surprising insights. Much like fashion trends, the “Y2K” aesthetic has made its way into web design. Additionally, there’s a trend where websites display mobile-like layouts, even when viewed on a PC. As someone not deeply familiar with IT trends, I was amazed to see how trends can have parallels across different industries. It was a valuable learning experience.
In addition, Section 0 has been developing an employee welfare service called “Gorippuku” (御利福). Though only part of it was introduced, the web version demonstrated features like user information management, while the app version showcased functions such as displaying coupon QR codes. At first, the discussion seemed quite technical, which made me nervous, but once the explanation was given, the operations turned out to be straightforward.
Section 1
Section 1 comprises the AI Unit (Unit 1) and the Low-Code Unit (Unit 2). Their presentation focused on activities aimed at “efficiency improvement,” including:
- Updates to Internal Systems
- App Development for Image Recognition
- Access to Internal Systems via Facial Recognition
- Database Implementation for Internal Use
I was particularly amazed to learn that facial recognition, which is now a standard feature for unlocking smartphones (like FaceID), can also be used to access internal systems. Interestingly, they explained that the system even displays a matching score, but lighting conditions or clothing colors could sometimes result in incorrect matches. It was fascinating to see the challenges involved in implementing such advanced technologies.
Summary
This year-end report meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on our activities over the past year. Like last year’s event, the presentations were interactive, making it an enjoyable and engaging experience. Even for someone with limited technical knowledge like me, the content was easy to understand.
Section 0’s presentation on security literacy was particularly impactful. It served as a reminder to be cautious about suspicious emails, not to open them lightly, and to report immediately if one is accidentally opened. This was a great reminder to maintain vigilance not only for work emails but also for personal accounts.
In Section 1, the features we requested from the Operations Management Department were incorporated into the system. Since these functionalities were implemented specifically for us, we plan to make full use of them to streamline our operations further.
That’s all for this update.
Stay tuned for the next blog post!
