Domestic AI Agent Trends (October 15, 2025 Issue)
📊 Summary
On October 14, global enterprise AI integration, the lowering of costs for infrastructure services by domestic SIs, and the practical application of industry-specific agents were all progressing simultaneously. The market is signaling a transition from the "implementation preparation" phase to the "full-scale adoption" phase.
1️⃣ Salesforce launches "Agentforce 360" to provide an enterprise AI agent foundation
Source URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000041550.html
Summary:
Salesforce (USA) has launched "Agentforce 360," an enterprise AI agent integration platform incorporating large language models. Equipped with a conversational builder, voice capabilities, and hybrid reasoning, it automates business workflows such as sales and service. Adopting companies have achieved results including 70% automated inquiry resolution and an 84% reduction in response time. It supports safe, large-scale enterprise operations with guardrails and monitoring dashboards.
2️⃣ Oracle Japan adds 15 role-based AI agents for CX operations to Oracle Fusion
Source URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000057729.html
Summary:
Oracle Japan announced the addition of role-based AI agent functions integrated into customer experience operations for Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Integrated into marketing, sales, and service processes, it supports CX managers in streamlining operations, automating processes, and building and nurturing long-term customer relationships through data integration and analysis.
3️⃣ NTT DATA's "Tsunagi AI" adds plugin integration features and establishes a new low-cost plan at 960,000 yen per year
Source URL: https://www.nttdata.com/global/ja/news/topics/2025/101401/
Summary:
NTT DATA has added new features to "Tsunagi AI," an AI agent infrastructure service provided jointly with Japan Electronic Computation, enabling plugin functionality and external system integration. A beta version of the "Basic Plan," available from 960,000 yen per year for 10 users, has been launched, making it possible for small and medium-sized enterprises to introduce an AI agent foundation. The process agent function ensures workflow creation and transparency.
4️⃣ Nippon Steel Solutions launches "NS Craft AI Factory" to provide hands-on support for generative AI adoption
Source URL: https://www.nssol.nipponsteel.com/press/2025/20251014_110000.html
Summary:
Nippon Steel Solutions has announced "NS Craft AI Factory," a service that comprehensively supports corporate generative AI utilization. It covers a wide range of areas, from general business processes to highly advanced and specialized industry-specific business domains, providing optimal support in the planning, implementation, and operation phases. By working in a hands-on manner, it promotes company-wide AI utilization tailored to the customer's transformation themes.
5️⃣ SOWAKA's "Avacus ABA" moves to the practical phase as the world's first AI blockchain agent
Source URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000132887.html
Summary:
The "Avacus ABA (AI Blockchain Agent)" developed by Web3 tech company SOWAKA has transitioned from a proof-of-concept to a practical operation phase. As the world's first AI blockchain agent that autonomously executes token exchanges and bulk transfers (multi-send) via chat instructions, it implements innovative functions where AI autonomously processes fund movements on the blockchain.
6️⃣ Rosetta provides premium version of "Metareal RP," an AI agent for surgical robot pricing and medical financial impact
Source URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000688.000006279.html
Summary:
Rosetta, Inc. of the Metareal Group has launched a premium plan (50,000 yen per month, up to 20 uses per month, maximum 200 uses) for "Metareal RoboPrice (RP)," an AI agent that simultaneously analyzes surgical robot pricing strategies and their impact on medical finances. It is a specialized AI agent that highly integrates price simulation and financial impact analysis in the medical device field.
7️⃣ IBM Japan announces "Spyre Accelerator" for accelerating generative AI and agent AI for core systems
Source URL: https://jp.newsroom.ibm.com/2025-10-14-ibm-introduces-the-spyre-accelerator-for-commercial-availability
Summary:
IBM Japan has launched the "IBM Spyre Accelerator," which realizes the acceleration of generative AI and agent AI workloads on core systems. As hardware for AI inference, it strengthens on-premises AI utilization with low-latency inference, ensuring security and resilience in on-premises operations. It provides an AI agent execution foundation for enterprise core business operations.
8️⃣ Rakuda officially releases "Rakurippu Coupon," which fully automates review management for EC stores
Source URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000156283.html
Summary:
Rakuda Co., Ltd. has officially released "Rakuripu Coupon," an AI agent service that automates review analysis, replies, and coupon issuance for e-commerce stores. Offered at one of the industry's lowest monthly rates starting from 5,000 yen, it features a unique secure design that does not store personal information and uses logic compliant with Rakuten's terms of service. Within six months of its February 2025 launch, it has been adopted by over 70 stores, including 5 Rakuten Shop of the Year award-winning stores.
💡 Market Insights
Full-scale expansion by global companies: Salesforce and Oracle integrate agent capabilities into existing products, accelerating corporate business transformation
Enhancement of domestic platforms: Platforms supporting company-wide deployment from domestic system integrators like NTT DATA and NSSOL are now available
Expansion into diverse use cases: Increasing number of industry-specific agent cases in fields such as blockchain, healthcare, and e-commerce
Emphasis on governance and effectiveness verification: Consideration for security and transparency, and proof of utility through concrete KPIs have become standardized
Transition of market phase: Multiple major announcements suggest a shift from "implementation preparation" to "full-scale adoption"
🔍 Notable Trends
AI agents go mainstream in the enterprise CRM sector: Two major CRM vendors announce significant enhancements on the same day
Democratization of AI agent infrastructure: Low-cost plans starting from 960,000 yen per year make adoption possible for small and medium-sized enterprises
Transition to practical stages for industry-specific solutions: Accumulation of operational track records in areas such as business travel management (120,000 users across 350 companies) and e-commerce (70 stores)
Evolution of voice and multimodal support: Implementation of natural interfaces that go beyond text
Government-led market cultivation: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "GENIAC-PRIZE" (totaling 800 million yen) promotes the strengthening of industrial competitiveness