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Toshiba's culture and the world we aim for

The future of medicine set into motion by the Yamagata Model, a new cancer treatment technology: Taking on the challenge of global standardization of heavy ion therapy equipment

The future of medicine set into motion by the Yamagata Model, a new cancer treatment technology: Taking on the challenge of global standardization of heavy ion therapy equipment

“Music plays in the treatment room, and it is a relaxing environment. If nobody had told me, I wouldn’t have known I was being irradiated. There’s no pain and the irradiation time is short, so I’m gla…

2022/07/20
The Strategic Map of “Toshiba of Technology”―Accumulated R&D Will Not Let us Down

The Strategic Map of “Toshiba of Technology”―Accumulated R&D Will Not Let us Down

Numerous social issues confront us, including natural disasters amplified by climate change, and how to manage the new normal of COVID-19. Japan must also contend with the problem of a fast shrinking …

2022/02/18
Hidden heroes realizing a low-carbon economy – The future of power semiconductors

Hidden heroes realizing a low-carbon economy – The future of power semiconductors

The Japanese government’s fall 2020 decision to realize carbon neutrality by 2050 quickly attracted a lot attention, and a lot of public support. A Cabinet Office poll, Public Opinion Survey on Climat…

2021/08/06
Stepping Up for STEM: Preparing the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Stepping Up for STEM: Preparing the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Advancements in technology are vastly improving the quality of human life, in countless ways. And the next generation of scientists and engineers will take us to even greater heights. In my opinion, …

2020/08/05
Toshiba’s AI: Changing Businesses, Societies and Lives

Toshiba’s AI: Changing Businesses, Societies and Lives

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasing in numbers and getting more advanced, and users upskill constantly to remain relevant. What’s more, they are everywhere, to a point where it is…

2020/07/08
Unified Vision: How Toshiba’s Digitization Team Works toward a Common Goal

Unified Vision: How Toshiba’s Digitization Team Works toward a Common Goal

Teamwork. Without the collaborative effort of a dedicated group of people, it is impossible to effectively and efficiently complete a project or achieve a common goal. Today, there is no greater evid…

2020/06/24
Employing “Unemployed” Data: Creating a World of Co-Existence and Co-Creation

Employing “Unemployed” Data: Creating a World of Co-Existence and Co-Creation

We are now witnessing an explosion of data as computing devices are embedded in our everyday objects. Data from our purchasing decisions, health conditions and performance of equipment in factories ar…

2020/03/18
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Understanding the Challenges & Opportunities of Quantum Computing with Toshiba CDO Taro Shimada

Understanding the Challenges & Opportunities of Quantum Computing with Toshiba CDO Taro Shimada

With the emerging development of quantum computing comes a classic “good news/bad news” paradox. The good news is that computer scientists and physicists across the globe, including teams at Toshiba,…

2020/02/26
Exploring Cyber-Physical Systems with Toshiba’s Corporate Digitization CTO Hiroshi Yamamoto

Exploring Cyber-Physical Systems with Toshiba’s Corporate Digitization CTO Hiroshi Yamamoto

Throughout time, from the first cave dwellers to space exploration and beyond, humankind has sought to improve life through the relentless pursuit of innovation. That has certainly been the case in T…

2019/11/06
The Future of Robotics

The Future of Robotics

As data becomes one of key ingredients to shape global economies, digitalization is gaining momentum in the industrial world. The adoption of technologies including robotics and artificial intelligenc…

2019/10/16