Eisai Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of Japanese software company Arteryex on 1 April 2022, in a move in line with its recent strategy to shift to digital healthcare services.
Arteryex Acquisition To Enhance Eisai's Digital Strategy
Tokyo Venture Adds To Digital Service Platform
Eisai is acquiring Japanese software company Arteryex as part of a digital shift strategy, with the two companies to work together to develop and provide services around personal data, including health records.
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