Comture

Basic Information

Stock Code
3844
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
January 1985
Listing Year
March 2007
Official Website
https://www.comture.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

Comture is an independent system integrator in the information and communications industry, founded in 1985, deploying a diverse range of IT businesses centered on cloud and digital solutions.

Current Situation

Comture recorded consolidated sales of approximately 34.1 billion yen and operating profit of 4.6 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2024, maintaining a solid business foundation as an independent system integrator. Its core businesses are cloud service development and IT solution provision, serving a wide range of customers from government agencies to general corporations. Technically, it covers multiple IT fields such as groupware, ERP, and CRM, while also focusing on the latest digital learning. The company is actively committed to sustainability, fulfilling corporate social responsibility while promoting strategies aimed at a smart society through IT technology. With its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market in 2022, its capital base has been strengthened, and it plans to focus on expanding business synergies through subsidiary integration and developing new markets. In the future, it aims for mid- to long-term growth centered on DX promotion support and AI utilization. With recent enhancements in personnel and organizational structure to drive business expansion, it has a robust organizational foundation and is seeking stable, sustainable growth. Although the competitive environment is intensifying, it differentiates itself through diversified service offerings and has established a firm position within the IT industry.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Has gained high trust as an independent system integrator founded in 1985.
  • Known as one of Japan's leading cloud service companies.
  • Deploys proprietary digital learning systems with achievements in the education field.
  • Achieved market change to TSE Prime in 2022.
  • Oversees many IT subsidiaries and promotes multi-faceted business expansion.
  • Focuses on industry talent development with its own training system.
  • Constituent of JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index, attracting investor attention.
  • Strong in government projects, making significant contributions to social infrastructure.
  • Early acquisition of ISO9001 certification in IT field, establishing quality management system.
  • Holds partnerships with multiple major domestic and international IT companies.
  • Versatile technology applicable to diverse industries.
  • Highly evaluated for bridging cloud and traditional SI.
  • Owns subsidiaries in AI and data science, actively pursuing technological innovation.
  • Operates numerous in-house projects with DX promotion as mission.
  • Expanding market position through aggressive M&A post-listing.

Hidden Connections

  • Made Canon's subsidiary Edifist Learning a consolidated subsidiary, strengthening the education domain.
  • Deep collaborative relationships in business software through OEM contracts with IBM and SAP.
  • Itochu Corporation as one of the major shareholders, building strategic ties.
  • Collaborates with many IT industry partners on new technology development and market expansion.
  • Strong corporate culture through employee participation governance like stockholding association.
  • Head office in Gate City Osaki, Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, with excellent transportation access.
  • High investor interest as a constituent of JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index.
  • Related subsidiaries cover diverse fields such as data science and marketing.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing IT investments due to expanding corporate DX demand
  • Rapid growth in cloud services market
  • Spread of AI and data science technologies
  • Government policies promoting advanced informatization
  • Acceleration of digital shift in education and training markets
  • Sophistication of security needs
  • IT infrastructure development for smart society
  • Demand for IT introduction support for mid-sized and SMEs
  • New service demand from work style reform promotion
  • Business expansion in 5G and IoT fields
  • New market development through overseas expansion
  • Promotion of IT utilization for solving social issues

Strategic Goals

  • Establish position as top SI company on Prime Market
  • Achieve over 50% sales ratio from cloud and AI-related
  • Fully comply with sustainable management and ESG standards
  • Strengthen diverse talent utilization and diversity promotion
  • Business expansion through maximization of subsidiary and group synergies
  • Double sales through domestic and international market development
  • Expansion of industry-specific solutions
  • Continuous improvement in productivity per employee
  • Gain leadership in cybersecurity field
  • Strengthen CSR for deeper coexistence with local communities

Business Segments

Cloud Solutions Business

Overview
Designs, implements, and operates cloud services for diverse customers.
Competitiveness
Robust and flexible custom services as strengths
Customers
  • General corporations
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Distribution
  • Information and communications
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
Products
  • Cloud infrastructure construction
  • Cloud operation services
  • Security solutions
  • AI tool implementation support
  • Data analysis platforms
  • Business system integration
  • Custom cloud development
  • Serverless architecture
  • Cloud monitoring services
  • Backup solutions

Digital Solutions Business

Overview
Supports customers' digital transformation.
Competitiveness
Broad industry coverage and early adoption of latest technologies
Customers
  • Retail and distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Finance
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Government agencies
  • IT companies
  • Logistics
Products
  • Business application development
  • CRM/SFA solutions
  • Mobile apps
  • Business process automation
  • Big data analysis
  • E-commerce support
  • Chatbots
  • UX/UI improvement tools
  • Customer management systems
  • AI utilization services

Business Solutions Business

Overview
Provides solutions for sales support and workflow efficiency.
Competitiveness
Products with abundant implementation track record and excellent usability
Customers
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Large corporations
  • Government agencies
  • Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • IT companies
  • Finance
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • CRM packages
  • SFA products
  • Workflow systems
  • Groupware
  • Customer management software
  • Sales support tools
  • Mobile-compatible systems
  • BI tools
  • Business optimization solutions
  • Digital business improvement tools

Platform and Operation Services Business

Overview
Provides operation services supporting stable system operation.
Competitiveness
Abundant operation know-how and rapid fault response capabilities
Customers
  • IT companies
  • General corporations
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
  • Distribution
  • Services
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
Products
  • IT infrastructure monitoring
  • Network operations
  • Data center services
  • Security operation monitoring
  • System operation automation
  • Backup and recovery
  • Cloud operation management
  • Fault response services
  • Operation outsourcing
  • Application hosting

Digital Learning Business

Overview
Supports online education and training, contributing to performance improvement.
Competitiveness
Abundant content and operation support systems
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Medical institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Finance
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • IT companies
  • Communications
Products
  • e-Learning systems
  • Training management platforms
  • Employee training content
  • Smartphone-compatible learning
  • Learning progress analysis tools
  • Video content creation services
  • Testing and evaluation systems
  • Digital certification
  • Customized training
  • Multi-language learning

IT Consulting Business

Overview
Supports corporate transformation with advanced IT solution strategies.
Competitiveness
Advanced technical capabilities and abundant track record
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Government agencies
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Services
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • IT companies
Products
  • System design support
  • IT strategy planning
  • DX promotion support
  • Business process reform
  • Security diagnostics
  • IT governance construction
  • Risk management
  • Cloud migration planning
  • AI utilization proposals
  • Operation optimization support

Mobile Solutions Business

Overview
Business efficiency solutions utilizing smart devices.
Competitiveness
Compatibility with diverse devices and implementation know-how
Customers
  • Services
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Medical institutions
  • IT companies
  • Government agencies
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Educational institutions
  • Large corporations
Products
  • Mobile app development
  • Smartphone integration solutions
  • Device management services
  • Mobile security
  • Field service support
  • Mobile CRM
  • Mobile payment solutions
  • Remote operation tools
  • Cloud-integrated apps
  • Business efficiency apps

System Maintenance and Support Business

Overview
Long-term support for stable system operation.
Competitiveness
Rapid response and high-quality service provision
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Government agencies
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • IT companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Services
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • System maintenance services
  • Troubleshooting
  • Support desk
  • Updates and modifications
  • User training
  • Quality assurance
  • Operation support
  • Audit services
  • Fault analysis
  • Security monitoring

Consulting and Planning Development Business

Overview
Implements high value-added planning and development based on customer needs.
Competitiveness
Abundant experience and advanced proposal capabilities
Customers
  • Large corporations
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Government agencies
  • IT companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Financial institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Distribution
Products
  • New system planning
  • Business improvement proposals
  • Market research and analysis
  • IT investment planning
  • Technology evaluation
  • System audits
  • Project management
  • Architecture design
  • Quality management
  • User research

Education and Training Business

Overview
Deploys corporate education and training services across a wide range of fields.
Competitiveness
Systematic and practical training curriculum
Customers
  • Corporate training officers
  • Management levels
  • New employees
  • IT engineers
  • Sales staff
  • HR departments
  • Executives
  • Educational institutions
  • Students
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • Employee training programs
  • Management development training
  • IT skills education
  • Sales skills improvement
  • Leadership training
  • e-Learning materials
  • Business knowledge training
  • Qualification acquisition support
  • Cross-cultural understanding training
  • Safety and health education

System Integration Business

Overview
Comprehensive system development services from planning to operation.
Competitiveness
Consistent service provision and high technical capabilities
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Finance
  • Services
  • Government agencies
  • Communications
  • IT companies
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Large corporations
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Business system design
  • System development
  • Operation and maintenance
  • Infrastructure construction
  • Application development
  • Integration testing
  • Migration support
  • User training
  • System monitoring
  • Performance tuning

Consulting Services Business

Overview
Provides IT consulting tailored to corporate management challenges.
Competitiveness
Proposal capabilities combining industry-specific expertise and latest technologies
Customers
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and communications
  • Distribution
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Public institutions
  • Services
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Large corporations
Products
  • IT system strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Business reform support
  • Risk management
  • Security measures
  • Cloud implementation support
  • Smart city planning
  • AI implementation consulting
  • Talent development planning
  • Project management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Broad IT solution provision capabilities
  • Long years of industry experience
  • Flexible response as an independent firm
  • Stable customer base
  • Abundant utilization of subsidiaries
  • High technical capabilities and training systems
  • Reliability from TSE Prime listing
  • Adaptability to diverse industries
  • Strong cloud services
  • Comprehensive consulting capabilities
  • Abundant implementation track record
  • Aggressive M&A strategy
  • Rapid response to technological innovations
  • High customer satisfaction
  • Solid financial base

Competitive Advantages

  • Proprietary cloud platforms
  • Multi-faceted business expansion through subsidiary collaboration
  • Flexibility in responding to industry needs
  • Long-term customer relationship building
  • Active introduction of cutting-edge technologies
  • Abundant project management experience
  • Strong training service provision
  • Customer response capabilities specific to each industry
  • Established corporate trust on TSE Prime
  • Rapid operational response
  • Multi-language and multinational対応 capabilities
  • Specialized IT consulting abilities
  • High-quality security measures
  • Comprehensive system integration
  • Sustained investment for technological innovation

Threats

  • Intensifying competition within the IT industry
  • Rapid pace of technological innovation
  • Customer pressure for cost reductions
  • Increasing security threats
  • Challenges in talent acquisition
  • Changes in labor market
  • Fluctuations in regulations and legal systems
  • Market encroachment by major cloud service providers
  • Rise of emerging venture companies
  • Impact of exchange rate fluctuations
  • Economic uncertainty
  • Increasing cyber attack risks

Innovations

2024: Development of New DX Promotion Support Service

Overview
Launched a new service to support corporate digital transformation.
Impact
Contributes to business efficiency and new business creation for customer companies.

2023: Expansion of AI Business Automation Platform

Overview
Enhanced AI-based business automation tools and expanded to a wide range of customers.
Impact
Achieved reduction in operational workload and improvement in service quality.

2022: Introduction of Cloud Infrastructure Integrated Management System

Overview
Developed and launched a proprietary system for unified management of multi-cloud environments.
Impact
Successfully improved management efficiency and security significantly.

2021: Advanced Digital Learning Services

Overview
Provided new services equipped with personalized optimal learning functions using AI analysis.
Impact
Contributes to maximizing learning effectiveness.

2020: Development of Security Operation Automation Tool

Overview
Released an automation tool to enhance cyber attack response speed.
Impact
Achieved both reduction in operational burden and improved detection accuracy.

Sustainability

  • Environmentally considerate data center operations
  • Waste reduction and recycling promotion
  • CO2 reduction through telework promotion
  • Promotion of employee diversity and inclusion
  • Strengthening collaboration with local communities
  • Utilization of energy-efficient IT resources
  • Environmental audits of supply chains
  • Talent development through educational support activities
  • Contribution to closing the digital divide
  • Formulation of sustainable procurement policies
  • Social responsibility through strengthened security
  • Active promotion of work style reforms