Greetings from President and CEO
To be an organization that can be told, 'Thank you! That's great!'
~ To continue delivering experiences that exceed everyone's expectations ~
To be an organization that can be told, 'Thank you! That's great!'
~ To continue delivering experiences that exceed everyone's expectations ~
Dear all,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your exceptional support.
I am Satoshi Konishi, President and CEO of KDDI Research, Inc.
Since our establishment as a research department of Kokusai Denshin Denwa Co., Ltd. (KDD) in 1953 when the company was founded, we have been engaged in research and development in various fields, including TV broadcasting between Japan and the United States using satellites, large capacity communications using trans-Pacific optical fiber cables, and high-performance cryptographic algorithms. It is our great pride and pleasure in having contributed to the development of the telecommunications industry not only in Japan but also around the world using these technologies.
We are working on research and development of optical communication technologies aimed at realizing all-photonic networks, wireless communication technologies that provide high-speed and stable quality communications, technologies that automatically provide and operate networks to meet customer demands, three-dimensional video and acoustic transmission technologies to enhance immersive experience, and physical AI technologies that provide information necessary for people, robots, and the other devices to make instant decisions and actions. In addition, we are conducting cutting-edge research in various fields, such as quantum computing technologies, quantum communication technologies, and post quantum cryptography. Furthermore, we also have a think tank function dedicated to researching and analyzing market, policy and regulatory frameworks essential for the societal integration of such technologies.
Recently, various social issues have come to the forefront and concerns for the future are rising. On the other hand, it is also true that new technologies are making people's lives increasingly convenient and comfortable. It is anticipated that, in the near future, the scope of people's activities will expand beyond the ground to outer space and underwater. Furthermore, various technologies, including AI and quantum technologies, will evolve dramatically, and the world in a few decades will likely be beyond our current imagination.
Towards solving social issues and realizing an exciting future, KDDI Research will strive to become "an organization that continues to deliver experiences that exceed everyone's expectations" through research and development of various cutting-edge technologies. To achieve this, we will work diligently so that our achievements will elicit the response, "Thank you! That's great!" I would like to explain the thoughts behind the two-word phrase. First, "Thank you!" is not sufficient for an organization engaged in research and development of cutting-edge technologies, while "That's great!" alone could obscure the appreciation of the technology. If the word order is reversed, the evaluation of levels in technology exceeds the value that the technology brings.
With the cooperation and support of our partners, we are committed to pursuing what is the best for the future of people and the earth from a global and long-term perspective, so that we can pass on a better society and assets to future generations.
We look forward to your continued support and cooperation.
April 1st, 2025
Satoshi Konishi
President and CEO, KDDI Research, Inc.