Cube System

Basic Information

Stock Code
2335
Industry
Information and Communications Industry
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
July 1972
Listing Year
October 2002
Official Website
https://www.cubesystem.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Cube System is an independent systems integrator founded in 1972 with its head office in Tokyo, a key player in the information and communications industry strong in system development for banking and distribution sectors.

Current Situation

Cube System has consolidated sales of approximately ¥12.6 billion (fiscal year ending March 2016) and, as an independent systems integrator, specializes mainly in system development in the financial and distribution sectors. Headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, it has subsidiaries in Hokkaido and overseas, expanding its business base. It maintains strong partnerships with major IT companies such as the Fujitsu Group, establishing a framework for stable orders. In recent years, it has strengthened database construction and cloud services to address advanced IT infrastructure. It focuses on providing system solutions to optimize corporate IT environments. From a sustainability perspective, it works on reducing environmental impact and enhancing security while aiming for medium- to long-term growth. Riding the wave of digital transformation in the 2020s, it is expanding contract development and diversifying services to strengthen its revenue base. It also strives to maintain market competitiveness through talent development and technological improvement, actively promoting the adoption of new technologies related to AI and cloud.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Originally named Custom Engineers Co., Ltd. at founding
  • Long-standing IT company with business partnership with Fujitsu since 1984
  • Long-term collaboration with Nomura Research Institute on system development
  • High employee stock ownership ratio, promoting employee-participatory management
  • Operates regional business through consolidated subsidiary in Hokkaido
  • Transferred to Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section in 2014
  • Representative Director President from the Sakiyama family for several generations since founding
  • Recognized as an independent firm stably receiving orders in the IT industry
  • Gained high trust in system outsourcing services
  • Long track record as IT partner for major financial and distribution firms

Hidden Connections

  • Strengthened technological foundation through collaboration with Nomura Research Institute's systems division
  • Advances IT collaboration as FSA member of Fujitsu-affiliated software group
  • Achieves efficient overseas development framework utilizing Vietnam subsidiary
  • Collaborates with many subcontractors on new system development projects for financial institutions
  • Extensive transaction history with major Japanese supermarkets for distribution systems
  • Enhances employee loyalty to the company through employee stock ownership plan
  • Head office in Oosaki Wiz Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, interacting with surrounding IT firms
  • Deploys financial system know-how nurtured over long term domestically and internationally

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Progress in digital transformation in the financial industry
  • Increasing demand for IT systems in distribution
  • Expansion of cloud and data center services
  • Efficiency demands from AI and RPA technology applications in operations
  • Strengthening strategic alliances with external partners
  • Creating new services utilizing next-generation communication technologies
  • Expansion of subsidiaries and sales channels in overseas markets
  • Growing societal demand for sustainable IT services
  • Organizational strengthening through IT talent development and acquisition
  • Deepening cybersecurity measures
  • Increasing needs for multi-cloud environment construction
  • Demand for solutions to strengthen digital governance

Strategic Goals

  • Expand sales to approx. ¥20 billion domestically and internationally
  • Achieve over 50% sales ratio from cloud-related businesses
  • Become market leader in advanced security services
  • Establish sustainable IT infrastructure operations
  • Launch innovative products in AI and data analysis fields
  • Achieve over 20% revenue ratio from overseas subsidiaries
  • Expand talent development programs and improve retention rates
  • Maintain customer satisfaction above 90%
  • Enhance social credibility through strengthened community collaboration
  • Advance internal controls and compliance framework

Business Segments

System Development for Financial Institutions

Overview
Provides design, development, and maintenance services for business systems specialized for banks and financial institutions.
Competitiveness
Extensive know-how in the financial industry and advanced security response
Customers
  • Banks
  • Credit unions
  • Securities companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial service companies
Products
  • Customer management systems
  • Loan management systems
  • Asset management support software
  • Risk management tools
  • Payment systems

Systems for Distribution and Retail

Overview
Proposes and develops systems contributing to sales and logistics management in distribution and retail.
Competitiveness
Flexible solution design tailored to industry characteristics
Customers
  • Supermarkets
  • Department stores
  • Logistics companies
  • EC operators
  • Wholesalers
Products
  • Sales management systems
  • Inventory management systems
  • POS integration tools
  • Customer analysis software
  • Logistics optimization systems

Database Construction and Management

Overview
Supports database infrastructure construction, security, and management for companies and organizations.
Competitiveness
Provision of high-performance and secure database environments
Customers
  • Educational institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Government offices
  • IT service companies
Products
  • Database design
  • Big data analysis platforms
  • Cloud DB services
  • Data security measures

IT Infrastructure Construction and Operation

Overview
Provides one-stop services from design and construction to operation support for corporate IT environments.
Competitiveness
On-site support capabilities and comprehensive IT operation framework
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Large corporations
  • Government organizations
Products
  • Server construction
  • Network design
  • Cloud migration support
  • IT maintenance services

System Outsourcing Services

Overview
Implements outsourcing for customer companies' information system operations and maintenance.
Competitiveness
High-quality service provision based on extensive experience
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Contract business system development
  • Application maintenance
  • Operation agency services

Cloud Service Development Support

Overview
Supports cloud-native system development for rapid market entry.
Competitiveness
Latest technology対応 and agile development framework
Customers
  • Startups
  • IT service companies
  • Software vendors
Products
  • Cloud app development
  • Microservices design
  • API development

Business Process Improvement Support

Overview
Proposes and implements business efficiency and cost reduction using IT.
Competitiveness
Proven consulting capabilities
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Logistics
Products
  • Business flow analysis
  • RPA implementation
  • Business improvement consulting

Audit and Compliance Support

Overview
IT solutions supporting compliance assurance and audit operation efficiency.
Competitiveness
Functions and expertise specialized for audit operations
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Large corporations
  • Audit firms
Products
  • Audit support tools
  • Regulatory compliance systems
  • Risk management platforms

Education and Training Support Systems

Overview
Supports efficient promotion of education and training using IT.
Competitiveness
User-friendly operability and management functions
Customers
  • Educational institutions
  • Corporate training departments
Products
  • e-Learning systems
  • Training management platforms

Overseas Business Support

Overview
Supports IT environment setup and development for companies expanding overseas.
Competitiveness
Global perspective IT solutions
Customers
  • Overseas subsidiaries
  • Multinational corporations
Products
  • Multilingual systems
  • Overseas site IT infrastructure

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Flexible management structure as an independent firm
  • Specialized know-how in finance and distribution
  • Strong partnerships with major players like Fujitsu
  • Possession of advanced security technologies
  • Expertise in database construction
  • Broad IT infrastructure construction capabilities
  • Customer-oriented contract development services
  • Versatility across diverse business fields
  • Stable sales and customer base
  • Subsidiary network beyond regions

Competitive Advantages

  • Flexible decision-making unbound by parent companies as an independent firm
  • High-quality system construction specialized for banking and distribution
  • Technical support and project acquisition strength as Fujitsu Group member
  • Program design strong in security measures
  • In-house data center operations and cloud services
  • Custom-made development precisely meeting customer needs
  • Industry-specific solutions based on extensive track record
  • Thorough support framework via regional subsidiaries

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from major IT firms and foreign companies
  • Rising response costs due to rapid technological innovation
  • Risk of declining development capacity due to IT talent shortage
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations impacting overseas subsidiary earnings
  • Revenue pressure from intensifying price competition in cloud market
  • Security risks from sophisticated cyberattacks
  • Investment restraint due to uncertain economic environment
  • Compliance burden from strengthened regulations

Innovations

2023: Hybrid Cloud Service Launch

Overview
Launched secure services combining on-premises and public cloud.
Impact
Contributes to customer base expansion and new sales growth

2022: Advancing Business Process Automation Using AI

Overview
Enhanced internal and external business efficiency using RPA and AI technologies.
Impact
Contributes to customer cost reduction and strengthens competitiveness

2024: Security Enhancement Platform Development

Overview
Released new security tool incorporating advanced threat detection technology.
Impact
Improves market evaluation and contract renewal rates

2021: Integration of IT Infrastructure for Domestic and Overseas Subsidiaries

Overview
Unified group-wide IT infrastructure to achieve operational efficiency.
Impact
Succeeded in cost reduction and service quality improvement

2023: Database Optimization Service Launch

Overview
Introduced DB optimization solutions for large-scale data analysis.
Impact
Successfully captured big data demand

Sustainability

  • Energy-efficient data center operations
  • Resource reduction through paperless promotion
  • Customer information protection via enhanced cybersecurity
  • IT education support activities with local communities
  • Strict compliance with laws and thorough internal controls
  • Active promotion of waste recycling
  • CO2 emission reduction through telework promotion
  • Promotion of IT asset reuse