TDC Soft signs Japan’s first “AI-Native” partner agreement with Scaled Agile of the U.S.

TDC Soft, Inc, Agile Framework for Enterprise “SAFe ®, an agile framework for enterprises. (SAI), a provider of the enterprise agile framework SAFe ®, has announced the launch of its new program AI-Native” (*1) (*1) (SAI), which offers SAFe ®, a new program called “AI-Native” (*1) in Japan. (headquartered in Colorado, U.S.A.; hereinafter “SAI”)*1, SAI EDGE framework defined by SAI (*2) (*2), which is defined by SAI, and will begin providing training and consulting services to help companies link their use of AI to the creation of business value.

While AI technologies, including generative AI, are rapidly spreading, there are many cases where AI implementation is limited to PoC (proof of concept) and does not generate sufficient business value. It is pointed out that the main reason for this is not the technology, but the lack of an AI-based organizational mindset and work methodology. （The main reason for this is not the technology, but the lack of an AI-based organizational mindset and work methodology. 3 ) (*3) The main reason for this is not the technology.
MHI has been working to support organizational transformation to make technology more useful in the field through system development and agile implementation support. This partnership is an extension of such knowledge into the area of AI utilization.

AI-Native” support provided by our company
In our mid-term management plan “Be a Visionary System Integrator Be a Visionary System Integrator,” our medium-term management plan, we have set forth the goal of “Diversification and Advancement of Expertise and Knowledge” to enhance our ability to solve our clients’ problems. This “AI-Native AI-Native support is in line with this medium-term management plan, AI is not simply introduced as a tool, but is integrated into human resources, organizations, and business processes, with the goal of continuously generating value. The core concept is, SAI defined by SAI, Inc, The core idea is the “EDGE” framework defined by SAI to grasp the environmental changes in the age of AI. We support our clients in establishing a common language and practical framework for successful AI utilization within their companies, based on this EDGE framework.

This “ AI-Native ” support is, This “AI-Native” support will begin in April 2026. Consulting and training services will be available from April 2026. The consulting services will help companies AI-Native” consulting will not end at the conceptual stage, but will help companies to establish AI in their organizations and business processes and create business value. and business value creation. In addition, training will be provided by SAI, Inc, SAI, Inc. In training, we support the development of human resources capable of implementing AI-based work styles through programs such as “AI-Native Foundations” and “AI-Native Change Agents,” based on SAI’s approved curriculum.

 

AI-Native Training
AI-Native Training AI AI-Native Training Native Foundations” training (2-day course)
This course is designed for all businesspersons to learn the basic concepts of AI utilization and the fundamentals of the EDGE framework, and to lay the foundation for an AI-based work style.
The “AI AI – “AI Native Change Agent” training (3-day course)
This training is designed for leaders who are leading organizational change! Learn advanced strategies and implementation techniques to drive AI adoption and instill an AI-Native culture throughout your organization.

Phil Knight, VP, Head of AI-Native Business, Scaled Agile, Inc.
We are very pleased to welcome TDC Soft as one of the first members of the AI Native Partner Program in Japan. As a SAFe Gold Partner, TDC Software has trained more than 3,000 people, has a proven track record of implementing technology in large companies over the years, and has recently been active in supporting SAFe implementations. These strengths will greatly support Japanese companies as they shift to AI-driven business processes, and we look forward to working with TDC Software to further accelerate this transformation.

(*) Company names, product names, service names, etc. mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
(*) (*1) SAI’s “AI-Native AI-Native” website https://scaledagile.com/ai-native/
(*) (2) Scaled Agile, Inc, Evolution to AI-Native – A Practical Guide to Success with EDGE (2025). https://youtu.be/fXC1MWLOCuA
(*3) 3 ) James Reisseff, Brandon F. DeBruhl, and Sidney J. Newberry, “Root Causes of Failure and Pathways to Success in Artificial Intelligence Projects: Avoiding AI Antipatterns,” RR-A2680-1 (Santa Monica, Calif. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2024) https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2680-1.html

■ Learn more about our SAFe® training
https://www.tdc.co.jp/service/safe-training/

About Scaled Agile, Inc.
SAFe ® is a framework provided by Scaled Agile, Inc. is a framework for promoting agile development across the enterprise, provided by Scaled Agile, Inc. It is applied not only to software development, but also to company-wide business innovation in areas such as marketing and human resources, and has been adopted by more than 20,000 companies and government agencies worldwide.
Scaled Agile official website: https://scaledagile.com/jp/

About TDC Soft
TDC Soft is a system integration company that aims to be the one and only company for its customers by providing outstanding development technology and services, and by honing its foresight to look one step ahead into the future, with “Making the world more Smart” as its Purpose. We provide high value-added IT services to our customers in all areas to realize a sophisticated and comfortable world. We provide high value-added IT services to our customers in all areas to realize a sophisticated and comfortable world.