b'co-creation with startups, as well as open collaboration with leading companies in various industries and ma-jor tech companies, aiming for ever-larger and more impactful businesses. To accelerate these efforts, we will build a structure that goes beyond the product-based organization and an HR system that unleashes the potential of diverse human resources. Accordingly, we will drive our own Corporate Transformation, which I call CX, as we become a company that continually creates value through digital solutions. Okawara commented that a selection like this sets SC and SCOA apart from other companies involved in DX since Sumitomo is the only Sogo shosha to be selected as a DX Stock 2020. Sumitomo will be highly recognized for its digital transformation and corporate culture of innovation which will lead us to various opportunities to further collaborate with leading DX solution providers. This Above, Toshikazu Nambu, SCs Chief Digital Officer will attain our position as the forefront technolo-gy-driven company to create a sustainable eco-system based on AI for the next generation, Okawara said. When speaking about the future of DX for Sumi- This outstanding achievement will not only have tomo Corporation, Nambu expects that society anda big impact to the entire SC Group including the economy will face various paradigm shifts moreSCOA in enhancing our DX, but also this will en-quickly as a result of the worldwide pandemic.courage people and accelerate SCOAs DX promoting project, known as MirAI, to the next level.This represents a significant business opportunity because we see change as the norm, Nambu ex- Through its progressive MirAI-associated programs, plained. The key to accelerating DX is the ability toSCOA has been partnering with SCSK-USA, Hyper-design a business by combining diverse businesses andgiant and ClearBlade with an aim to identify projects technologies. Therefore, we will continue to promoteand develop scalable platforms for all SCOA groups.Sumitomo Corporation was appointed to this list due to its standout DX initiatives, which include:The establishment of a dedicated CDO (Chief Digital Officer) position.The establishment of the DX Center, a DX specialized company Insight Edge, Inc., professional & personnel system improvement, promoting out of the box thinking, taking the lead in digital initiatives and empowering innovation.Sumitomo Corporations Media & Digital Business Unit and establishment of a new office inzBengaluru India where IT business is thriving. Special projects including the establishment of the Hanoi Smart City project, being one of the first to adopt remote working, and actively promoting and implementing digital transformation to improve business to serve as a positive model to other Japanese companies.Research and implementation of digital tools for internal systems. This includes evaluating andencouraging the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Business inventory and standard-ization, the first step in RPA implementation, has allowed us to move from daily transactions to promoting the foundation for data collection.Sumitomo Corporation of Americas 15'