Globalway
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 3936
- Industry
- Information and Communications
- Category Detail
- Systems & Software
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- October 2004
- Listing Year
- April 2016
- Official Website
- https://www.globalway.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Globalway is an information and communications company established in 2004, centering on job transfer and employment support while developing systems development and sharing services.
Current Situation
Globalway recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2024, with an operating loss of about ¥380 million, focusing efforts on profitability improvement. The core media business is expanding its user base centered on recruitment support services such as Carrione. The business applications segment, including cloud and Salesforce implementation support, is capturing DX-related demand. In the sharing business, TimeTicket has been made a subsidiary, with focus on skill marketplaces as a new growth area. Financially, it maintains net assets of ¥1.4 billion, ensuring a stable capital base. To construct a sustainable business model, it is advancing the fusion of DX talent referrals and system provision. It promotes community engagement and social contribution activities to enhance corporate value. Moving forward, it aims to strengthen growth strategies, including expansion in the HR technology sector and overseas ventures.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Founder Masato Kawami brings extensive IT industry experience
- Job review site 'Carrione' is a key service since 2016 listing
- Subsidiary TimeTicket is Japan's first time-trading platform
- Transitioned from Google Apps Reseller to current cloud operations
- Maintains long-term Salesforce partnership
- Listed firm shifted from Tokyo Mothers to Growth Market
- Uniqueness via review site and talent referral integration
- Operates live creator support subsidiary
- Holds ISMS ISO27001 for information security
- Differentiates via IT sector job support focus
- Achieved TSE listing in 12 years post-founding
- Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo with young talent base
- High info dissemination via multiple web media
- Founded initially in Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Responsive to talent market shifts
Hidden Connections
- Contract rates boosted by media-recruiting business synergy
- Main shareholder Masato Kawami has management experience across multiple affiliates
- Google/Amazon partnerships enhance service reliability
- TimeTicket advances Japan's creator economy
- Cloud ERP growth via NetSuite alliance
- Multiple TSE-listed firms form industry linkages
- Internal data platform leverages proprietary tech for analysis
- Bridges HR and IT sectors
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- DX market growth and cloud migration acceleration
- Rising HR tech demand
- Sharing economy adoption
- AI-enhanced matching efficiency
- Online service user expansion
- Demand diversification from varied workstyles
- SME IT investment surge
- Recruitment needs from labor shortages
- SNS-linked promotion impact
- Remote work demand post-COVID
- Talent dev and skill-share market growth
- Partner collaborations
Strategic Goals
- Top share in DX talent referrals
- Business apps sales over ¥5 billion
- TimeTicket global rollout
- AI-driven service automation
- ESG integration and accolades
- Profit margin gains via efficiency
- Talent maximization thru diversity
- Sustainable internal culture
- Community co-creation expansion
- Cloud ERP customer base growth
Business Segments
Business Application Services
- Overview
- Provision of cloud-utilizing sales support and customer service applications.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced Salesforce implementation expertise and customization capabilities
- Customers
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- SMEs
- Large Enterprises
- IT Departments
- Sales Departments
- Customer Support
- Consulting Firms
- Products
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- SalesCloud Implementation Support
- ServiceCloud Implementation Support
- Cloud ERP Implementation
- Application Development
Talent Referral and Recruiting
- Overview
- Talent referral and recruitment support services specialized in the DX field.
- Competitiveness
- Effective matching via linkage with information media
- Customers
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- Foreign IT Companies
- Consulting Firms
- Major SIers
- DX Promotion Companies
- HR Departments
- Products
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- DX Talent Referral
- Job Change Support Consulting
- Recruitment Marketing
Sharing Platform Support
- Overview
- Promotes individual skill circulation and provides business development support.
- Competitiveness
- Business model supporting both individuals and enterprises
- Customers
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- Individual Creators
- New Business Development Companies
- IT Startups
- Products
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- TimeTicket Service
- Live Streaming Support
- New Business Consulting
Media Advertising and Promotion
- Overview
- Advertising and marketing services leveraging media operations.
- Competitiveness
- High ad effectiveness from industry-specialized content operations
- Customers
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- Job Ad Agencies
- HR-Related Companies
- IT Companies
- Advertisers
- Products
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- Job Media Advertising
- Promotion Planning
- Content Creation
Cloud ERP Implementation Support
- Overview
- Cloud ERP system implementation and operations support services.
- Competitiveness
- Robust support framework via extensive partnerships
- Customers
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- Mid-sized Companies
- Distribution Industry
- Manufacturing Industry
- Service Industry
- Products
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- NetSuite Implementation Support
- ERP Customization
- Operations Support
IT System Contract Development
- Overview
- Handles general software development tailored to customer requirements.
- Competitiveness
- High flexibility and technical prowess
- Customers
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- Multi-industry Companies
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Products
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- System Design
- Software Development
- Maintenance
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High brand recognition in job change media
- Expertise in Salesforce implementation support
- Pioneering sharing economy business
- Diversified business portfolio
- Solid financial base
- Robust recruiting network
- Experienced management team
- Continuous service enhancement capabilities
- Agility as an urban IT firm
- User-oriented service development
- Versatility across diverse customer bases
- Proactive investment in new ventures
- Efficient cloud service management
- High customer satisfaction
- Emphasis on talent nurturing
Competitive Advantages
- High trustworthiness in job review site market
- Strong partnership with Salesforce
- Pioneering position in personal skill trading platforms
- Capable of unified talent x IT solutions
- Rapid service development and market launch cycles
- Medium- to long-term financial stability and capital surplus
- High matching precision via diverse talent networks
- Differentiation through proprietary data platform utilization
- Brand enhancement via community-focused social contributions
- Ongoing operational efficiency gains via digital tech
- Flexible BtoC and BtoB integrated model
- New business expansion via subsidiary TimeTicket
- Proven track record in IT implementation support
- Service rollout addressing diverse industry needs
- Advanced customer support infrastructure
Threats
- Rapid technological innovation by rival IT firms
- Market volatility risks in job transfer/recruitment
- Intensified talent acquisition competition
- Price pressures in cloud services
- Market share erosion from new entrants
- Business impacts from regulatory changes
- Economic uncertainties
- Cybersecurity risks
- Rapid shifts in customer needs
- Potential response lags to diversifying DX demand
- Risks to maintaining societal trust
- Labor market supply-demand fluctuations
Innovations
2024: Introduction of AI-Utilizing Matching Function
- Overview
- Incorporates AI analysis into talent matching to optimize matching between jobs and seekers.
- Impact
- Matching accuracy up 20%, improving success rates
2023: New Feature Additions to TimeTicket
- Overview
- Implemented live streaming and other functions in the skill trading platform.
- Impact
- User engagement up 15%
2022: Expansion of Salesforce Customization Solutions
- Overview
- Advanced package development supporting corporate process optimization.
- Impact
- New customer wins up 30%
2021: Strengthened Smartphone Optimization for Media Business
- Overview
- Conducted mobile-first site renewal to boost convenience.
- Impact
- Traffic up 25%
2020: Launch of Cloud ERP Implementation Support Service
- Overview
- Began mid-sized company ERP support via NetSuite collaboration.
- Impact
- Achieved 10 new contracts in first year
Sustainability
- Resource conservation via internal paperless operations
- CO2 reductions through telework promotion
- IT education support at regional events
- Advancing women's roles and diversity initiatives
- Information security assurance via enhanced measures
- Active disabled employment promotion
- Energy efficiency via green IT adoption
- CSR career support seminar hosting
- Supply chain ethical standards enforcement
- Health management practices and workplace improvements
- Expanded employee upskilling programs
- Co-creation promotion via local community ties