Introduction NTT West's IWON (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) initiative is an effort to build a next-generation information and communications infrastructure, and aims to go beyond the limits of conventional infrastructure by utilizing innovative technologies, particularly optical technology. This initiative aims to solve problems in the local community and create new business value, and promotes the creation of use cases that utilize NTT West's strengths and early commercialization. In NTT West's IWON initiative, what is particularly noteworthy from the perspective of the impact system is the realization of "quick decision-making." The effects and challenges are described below. ●Effects of real-time data sharing using optical technology In the IWON initiative, optical technology is used to dramatically improve data transmission speed. This allows each amoeba (department) to share management information in real time, enabling quick decision-making. For...