BlueMeme

Basic Information

Stock Code
4069
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 2006
Listing Year
June 2021
Official Website
https://www.bluememe.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

BlueMeme is a Tokyo-based systems and software development company established in 2006, characterized by its unique development capabilities and differentiation from major SI companies.

Current Situation

BlueMeme leverages its unique system development technologies to differentiate itself from major SI companies while steadily growing in the information and communications industry. Although financial results as of 2023 are not publicly disclosed, it has expanded its revenue base through aggressive project acquisition since its listing and collaborations with multiple related companies. Its core businesses are system contracting and general software development, with package software development also conducted. It focuses on enhancing human resources and delivering high-quality services through skilled engineers. It is introducing the latest technologies, boosting customer satisfaction via DX support and cloud services. From a sustainability perspective, it endeavors to reduce environmental impact by adopting energy-efficient development processes and promoting remote work environments. Moving forward, it aims to expand in cloud integration and AI application areas, targeting sales growth and market share expansion by 2030 as strategic goals. It emphasizes talent acquisition and new field development to enhance competitiveness in the information and communications market.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Pursuing differentiation from major SI companies since founding, expanding market share.
  • Track record of developing hundreds of custom systems annually.
  • Diversity and specialization of in-house engineers as strengths.
  • Multiple development bases in Tokyo.
  • Strong focus on IT education with training support inside and outside the company.
  • Built client network spanning multiple industries.
  • Achieved market category change from Tokyo Mothers to Prime.
  • Active use of open-source technologies contributing to cost reductions.
  • Established consistent talent development system through new graduate hiring.
  • Raised industry recognition via technical blogs and seminars.
  • Holds multiple in-house patents related to artificial intelligence.
  • Expanding technical domains through active M&A.
  • Female engineer ratio exceeds industry average.
  • Proven track record in DX support across diverse industries.
  • Maintains high quality through adoption of industry standard processes.

Hidden Connections

  • Strengthening collaboration with local Kyushu IT SMEs via Higo Bank-affiliated M&A firm.
  • BlueMeme brand highly regarded within the IT industry.
  • Numerous joint development projects with related companies.
  • Technical exchanges with educational institutions like Tokyo Denki University.
  • President Kuniharu Miyawaki has extensive practical experience in the IT industry.
  • Personnel changes reported in Nikkei attracting attention.
  • In-house developed business automation tool well-received in the industry.
  • Contributes to local community as sponsor of regional IT seminars.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing system development demand from DX market expansion
  • High adaptability to AI and cloud technologies
  • Rising IT investments by SMEs and mid-sized companies
  • Demand stimulation from government IT promotion policies
  • IT infrastructure strengthening due to normalization of remote work

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve ¥10 billion in sales
  • Expand market share in AI and cloud sectors
  • Expand sustainability-compliant products
  • Maintain customer satisfaction above 90%
  • Promote employee diversity and create better workplace environment

Business Segments

Enterprise System Development

Overview
Provides customized system development and IT consulting for a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
Achieves high satisfaction through proprietary development expertise and close customer engagement.
Customers
  • Large manufacturers
  • Financial institutions
  • Distribution companies
  • Public institutions
  • Healthcare companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Logistics companies
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • IT-related companies
  • Real estate companies
Products
  • Custom business systems
  • ERP solutions
  • CRM systems
  • SCM systems
  • Mobile app development
  • Cloud migration support
  • System integration services
  • Data analysis and BI tools
  • IoT platforms
  • Security solutions

Package Software Sales

Overview
Offers a wide range of package software to support business efficiency across industries.
Competitiveness
Product lineup excelling in usability and cost-performance.
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Startups
  • Professional service firms
  • Retail companies
  • Service companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Non-profits
  • Hospitals and medical institutions
  • Accounting firms
  • Construction companies
Products
  • Accounting management software
  • Sales support tools
  • HR management systems
  • Project management software
  • Data analysis software
  • Procurement and ordering tools
  • Cloud accounting software
  • Groupware
  • IT security software
  • Business automation tools

Cloud & Infrastructure Construction

Overview
Provides reliable cloud infrastructure construction services and operational support.
Competitiveness
High stability from flexible design and proven operations.
Customers
  • Enterprise companies
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Data center operators
  • SaaS providers
  • Telecom carriers
  • Educational institutions
  • Government offices
  • Medical institutions
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Cloud environment construction
  • Virtualization services
  • Network design
  • Security construction
  • Server monitoring and operation
  • Backup solutions
  • Container management
  • DevOps support
  • Data migration support
  • DR measures services

AI and Data Analysis Solutions

Overview
Accelerates customers' digital transformation using the latest AI technologies.
Competitiveness
Advanced technology provision by specialized consulting teams.
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Marketing companies
  • Distribution
  • Logistics companies
  • Medical institutions
  • Advertising agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Machine learning model development
  • Data visualization tools
  • Predictive analysis systems
  • Natural language processing solutions
  • Image recognition systems
  • Big data processing
  • AI chatbots
  • Business process optimization
  • Customer behavior analysis
  • Anomaly detection tools

Security Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive security measures against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.
Competitiveness
24/7 monitoring and responsive operations capability.
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government offices
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecom carriers
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • IT companies
  • Logistics companies
  • Retail
  • Energy companies
Products
  • Network monitoring
  • Threat intelligence
  • System diagnostics
  • Intrusion prevention systems
  • Malware countermeasures
  • Security training
  • Access management
  • Log audit services
  • EDR services
  • Security operations outsourcing

IT Consulting

Overview
Proposes comprehensive IT solution strategies based on management challenges.
Competitiveness
Advanced proposal capabilities integrating industry knowledge and technology.
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Distribution
  • Services
  • Government offices
  • Medical institutions
  • Telecom
  • Educational institutions
  • Real estate
  • Energy sector
Products
  • Business process improvement proposals
  • IT strategy formulation support
  • System implementation planning
  • Technology evaluation and diagnostics
  • Risk management support
  • Digitalization promotion support
  • Project management
  • Data governance construction
  • Cloud migration planning
  • Technical training

Network and Communications Infrastructure

Overview
Provides high-quality communications infrastructure design and reliable deployment/maintenance services.
Competitiveness
Flexible network construction capabilities meeting diverse needs.
Customers
  • Telecom carriers
  • Corporate network administrators
  • Data center operations
  • Financial institutions
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Distribution companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
Products
  • Network design and construction
  • Communications equipment maintenance
  • VPN services
  • Wireless network construction
  • Network monitoring
  • Traffic analysis
  • Firewall construction
  • Bandwidth management
  • Network optimization
  • Network troubleshooting

Business Process Outsourcing

Overview
Offers a wide range of outsourcing services to improve customer business efficiency.
Competitiveness
Efficient business flow construction and high-quality operations.
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
  • Distribution
  • Services
  • Government offices
  • Telecom companies
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Real estate
  • Retail
Products
  • Back-office outsourcing
  • System operation and maintenance
  • Customer support
  • Data entry and management
  • Billing and accounting processing
  • HR and payroll management
  • Asset management
  • IT helpdesk
  • Troubleshooting
  • Report creation

Digital Marketing Support

Overview
Supports customers' digital promotion activities to contribute to sales growth.
Competitiveness
Effective marketing measures and analytical capabilities.
Customers
  • Retail
  • Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
  • Food and beverage
  • Real estate
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • IT companies
Products
  • Website construction
  • SEO measures
  • Content creation
  • SNS marketing
  • Ad operations
  • Customer analysis tools
  • Email marketing
  • Brand strategy support
  • Data analysis
  • Lead generation support

IoT Solution Development

Overview
Comprehensive development services supporting IoT projects across diverse fields.
Competitiveness
Optimal solutions based on broad industry knowledge and technical experience.
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics companies
  • Agriculture-related
  • Energy sector
  • Smart home companies
  • Telecom carriers
  • Transportation
  • Local governments
  • Medical institutions
  • Construction
Products
  • Sensor integration systems
  • Device management platforms
  • Remote monitoring systems
  • Predictive maintenance tools
  • Security camera systems
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Smart meter management
  • Energy management systems
  • Smart factory support
  • Mobile IoT apps

Education and Training Services

Overview
Provides education programs to acquire the latest technologies and management skills.
Competitiveness
Practical curriculum fostering immediate combat-ready talent.
Customers
  • Large companies
  • SMEs
  • Educational institutions
  • IT companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Government offices
  • Distribution
  • Services
Products
  • IT technology training
  • Project management education
  • Security workshops
  • Cloud service training
  • AI utilization training
  • Data analysis training
  • Leadership seminars
  • Business efficiency lectures
  • Communication training
  • New hire training programs

Hardware Sales and Support

Overview
Wholesale and support for various hardware needed for IT infrastructure construction.
Competitiveness
Strong proposal capabilities and prompt after-sales service.
Customers
  • Enterprises
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
  • Medical institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Government offices
  • Logistics companies
  • Financial institutions
  • IT companies
Products
  • Servers
  • Network equipment
  • PCs and tablets
  • Peripherals
  • Storage devices
  • Network accessories
  • Security equipment
  • IoT devices
  • Printers
  • Video conferencing equipment

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Unique bespoke system development capabilities
  • Technologies differentiating from major SI companies
  • Skilled engineer team
  • Broad industry adaptability
  • Adoption of cloud and AI technologies
  • Close-knit customer support system
  • Flexible customization response
  • Adoption of latest technologies
  • High project success rate
  • Ongoing technical training
  • Effective internal communication
  • Stable financial base
  • Rapid problem-solving ability
  • Long-term customer relationships
  • Agile market response

Competitive Advantages

  • Improves customer satisfaction by providing unique systems unavailable elsewhere
  • Flexible and rapid response not found in major SI companies
  • Deep technical expertise in specialized areas
  • Continuous technological innovation and optimized development structure
  • Business knowledge adaptable to wide industries
  • Expanded customer touchpoints via diverse sales channels
  • Integrated solutions linked with cloud services
  • Proposal capabilities uncovering latent customer needs
  • Abundant project track record and success cases
  • Robust security measures
  • Business innovation support via advanced AI solutions
  • Risk management and stable project execution
  • Utilization of cutting-edge technologies through industry-academia collaboration
  • High employee satisfaction through organizational culture enhancement
  • Flexible management enabling quick adaptation to market changes

Threats

  • Intense competition from major SI companies
  • Risk of lagging behind rapid technological advancements
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and retention
  • Increasing dependence on external services like cloud
  • Diversifying cyber security threats
  • Risk of IT budget cuts by customers
  • Rising entry of emerging venture companies
  • Increased burden from stricter regulations and compliance
  • Declining orders due to economic uncertainty
  • Difficulty responding to diversifying customer needs
  • Reputation damage risk from data leaks
  • Intensifying global market competition

Innovations

2024: Development of AI-powered business automation tool

Overview
Released an AI-based business automation tool through in-house R&D.
Impact
20% improvement in operational efficiency, increased customer satisfaction

2023: Launch of integrated cloud platform

Overview
Developed a platform for integrated management of multiple cloud services.
Impact
Reduced customer management burden and 10% operational cost savings

2022: Enhanced remote work support services

Overview
Began providing support for secure and efficient remote environments.
Impact
Contributed to stabilization of customers' telework environments

2021: Introduction of automated security diagnostic tool

Overview
Achieved efficient vulnerability detection with in-house developed diagnostic tool.
Impact
50% reduction in diagnostic time, improved accuracy

2020: Entry into IoT platform business

Overview
Developed IoT integration services to expand into new business areas.
Impact
30% increase in new customer acquisition

Sustainability

  • CO2 emission reductions through remote work promotion
  • Enhanced use of environmentally friendly data centers
  • Promotion of paperless offices
  • Establishment of energy-saving software development processes
  • Employee environmental awareness programs
  • Promotion of green IT equipment adoption
  • Improved in-house waste recycling rate
  • Compliance with environmental standards in supply chain
  • Promotion of IT equipment longevity and reuse
  • Disclosure of environmental reports for transparency
  • Participation in carbon offset programs
  • Formulation of sustainable procurement policies