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Altair and MILIZE Partner to Advance AI in Japan’s Finance Sector

by | May 2, 2025

Financial institutions are using AI and low-code tools to make smarter and faster decisions. By combining these technologies, teams can better manage risks, meet compliance needs, and uncover deeper insights across operations.
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TROY, MI, May 1, 2025 – Altair has announced that MILIZE Co., Ltd. will offer the Altair RapidMiner data analytics and AI platform to its financial services customers in Japan. By combining the power of Altair’s AI and data analytics technology with MILIZE’s financial industry knowledge and know-how, this collaboration will support the digital transformation (DX) of Japan’s financial industry.

“We are honored to power the digital transformation of Japan’s financial industry by collaborating with MILIZE, which has a wealth of knowledge and experience,” said Kasono Eiichi, Japan country manager, Altair. “With more than 16,000 customers worldwide – including 17 of the world’s top 20 banks – Altair’s technology is used by data scientists, engineers, business analysts, and executives alike. Designed to allow people with different skill sets to collaborate in a unified, interconnected environment, Altair RapidMiner helps companies improve efficiency and profitability.”

“We are very pleased to announce this collaboration with Altair,” said Toru Tanaka, president and CEO, MILIZE. “MILIZE provides innovative solutions to financial institutions by combining finance with AI and DX. Through this collaboration with Altair, we hope to open new possibilities for data utilization in the financial industry and provide our customers with more accurate analysis, forecasting, and optimization solutions. More broadly, we would like to create an environment where financial institutions can make more sophisticated decisions and drive next-level outcomes using data and AI.”

Altair RapidMiner empowers financial institutions use AI and automation to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and find strategic insights. The platform allows users in risk, compliance, fraud detection, and customer analytics to build and launch AI driven solutions without needing extensive coding experience. With an intuitive low-code interface, automation features, and seamless integration with existing data systems, Altair RapidMiner supports financial organizations in applying AI at scale. It also runs programs written in the SAS language without rewriting code, ensuring continuity, governance, and compliance while moving digital projects transformation. Together, these capabilities support smarter decisions and real business impact across the enterprise.

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About Altair

Altair Engineering Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, MI, is a computational science and AI leader. The company offers software and cloud solutions across various domains, including product development, high-performance computing (HPC), simulation, AI, and data analytics. Altair’s comprehensive, open-architecture platforms empower organizations to design efficient and sustainable products and processes. Altair has established itself as a key player in engineering and enterprise analytics, serving the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.

About MILIZE

MILIZE Inc., established in April 2009 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is a Japanese fintech company specializing in AI-driven financial solutions. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates financial engineering, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to support financial institutions and individuals in areas such as financial planning, asset management, and risk assessment. MILIZE serves various industries, including banking, insurance, and wealth management, by providing tools that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. As of 2025, the company employs approximately 71 people. MILIZE has secured funding to support its growth and development. The company’s services are designed to empower users with varying levels of expertise to perform complex financial analyses and make informed decisions through user-friendly interfaces and advanced analytics.