Solxyz

Basic Information

Stock Code
4284
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 1981
Listing Year
July 2001
Official Website
https://www.solxyz.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Solxyz is an independent systems integrator founded in 1981, providing IT solutions that leverage high technical expertise primarily in the financial industry.

Current Situation

Solxyz recorded consolidated sales of approximately 13.1 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 848 million yen in FY2020, with systems development for financial institutions as its mainstay. It offers one-stop services from systems consulting to development and maintenance, supported by a solid customer base and diverse group of subsidiaries. As Japan's first company to obtain ISMS certification, it focuses on information security and has established reliability as a METI-registered systems integrator. It also holds international standards certifications such as ISO9001 and ISO27001, striving to strengthen quality management and security systems. By collaborating with multiple business partners, it secures growth drivers and has built a stable financial foundation as a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market. It differentiates itself from competitors in the information and communications industry through its expertise in finance and flexibility in responding to customer needs, with strategic goals aimed at promoting digital transformation toward 2030. In recent years, it has actively expanded into new businesses such as online storage services and security-related products.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Japan's first company to obtain ISMS certification covering all corporate operations.
  • Company name is a coined term from 'Solution' and 'XYZ,' meaning 'ultimate problem-solving.'
  • Specializes in financial institutions, providing stable systems over many years.
  • Operates numerous subsidiaries for diversified business expansion.
  • Pioneering presence in security consulting.
  • Online storage service 'Fleekdrive' features proprietary technology.
  • Head office located in Tamachi Station Tower S, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
  • Originally started contract software business in Omiya City, Saitama Prefecture.
  • Specializes in design and operation of financial systems.
  • Holds multiple international standards including ISO27001 and ISO9001.
  • Representative Director and Chairman is founder Akira Nagao.
  • Some subsidiaries have experience listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers.
  • Pioneering company in cloud service adoption.
  • Implements long-term business alliances with many major companies.
  • Active in development of data analysis and AI fields.

Hidden Connections

  • SBI Holdings is a major shareholder, with strong collaboration in finance.
  • Capital and business alliance with Toyota Tsusho to expand manufacturing solutions.
  • Advancing financial institution business strengthening through capital and business alliance with Marubeni.
  • Has subsidiaries in China and ASEAN regions, with Asia expansion in view.
  • Played a pioneering role in acquiring international standards certifications in information security.
  • Provides systems to many educational institutions, strong in educational ICT.
  • Former name Epoch System succinctly shows its IT industry history.
  • Some group companies maintain independence as Mothers-listed entities.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Diversification of financial IT needs and digitalization promotion
  • Expansion of information security market
  • Increase in new businesses from cloud service adoption
  • Growth in educational ICT and remote learning demand
  • Increased demand for IT tools from work style reforms
  • Promotion of AI and big data analysis utilization
  • Digital transformation in manufacturing
  • Living support for community-based integrated care systems
  • Expansion through strengthened global business alliances
  • Growing needs for sustainable IT infrastructure

Strategic Goals

  • Expand market share in financial industry systems
  • Maintain leadership in information security services
  • Triple sales in online services business
  • Diversify revenue through new businesses domestically and internationally
  • Promote ESG management and strengthen sustainability
  • Significantly enhance DX support and expand consulting business
  • Establish leadership in educational ICT
  • Deepen social contributions based on community collaboration
  • Maximize group synergy effects
  • Improve employee work environment and continue talent development

Business Segments

Systems for Financial Institutions

Overview
Provides one-stop services from core systems to operation and maintenance, centered on the financial industry.
Competitiveness
Long years of specialized know-how in the financial industry and ISMS certification framework
Customers
  • Banks
  • Securities companies
  • Credit sales companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Credit guarantee associations
  • Financial software vendors
Products
  • Core system development
  • Credit installment system (Haiou)
  • Personal credit information inquiry system (e-Acris)
  • Security audit services
  • Financial consulting

Solutions for Educational Institutions

Overview
Realizes operational efficiency and learning support for driving schools and educational institutions.
Competitiveness
Specialized system design capabilities tailored to the industry
Customers
  • Driving schools
  • Vocational schools
  • e-Learning providers
  • Cram schools
Products
  • Driving school business management package
  • Subject learning system
  • Convenient tool for students (DrivIT)
  • Online learning platform

Monitoring and Maintenance Systems for Manufacturing

Overview
Provides systems to support operation monitoring and failure prediction for manufacturing equipment.
Competitiveness
Advanced sensor technology and analysis capabilities based on track record
Customers
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Equipment management companies
  • Factory managers
Products
  • Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance system
  • Real-time sound source visualization device
  • Noise measurement equipment

Information Security Services

Overview
Supports the construction and maintenance of corporate information security systems.
Competitiveness
Early ISMS certification acquisition and extensive track record
Customers
  • General companies
  • Public institutions
  • Information and communications providers
Products
  • ISMS certification support
  • Security audits
  • Network monitoring services

Online Storage Business

Overview
Provides secure and highly convenient online storage services.
Competitiveness
Balance of security and usability
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • IT vendors
  • Creators
Products
  • Fleekdrive

Living Support Systems

Overview
Deploys ICT services to support elderly monitoring.
Competitiveness
Strengths in sensor technology and cloud integration
Customers
  • Elderly facilities
  • Care service providers
  • In-home care services
Products
  • Ima Irumo

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong technical capabilities and expertise in the financial industry
  • Leader in information security
  • Diversified subsidiaries and business portfolio
  • High transparency as a listed company
  • Long track record of management and stable foundation
  • Collaborative framework with diverse business partners
  • Acquisition of international standards such as ISMS certification
  • High-level specialized consulting capabilities
  • Flexibility to respond to customer needs
  • Rich lineup of proprietary developed products and services
  • Robust internal controls and information management
  • Sales expansion rooted in the region

Competitive Advantages

  • Proposal strength based on deep knowledge and track record in finance
  • Gained trust as one of Japan's oldest ISMS-certified companies
  • Broad technology and service deployment via diverse subsidiaries
  • Funding capabilities from Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard listing
  • Added value from registration in security audit firm ledger
  • Market coverage through business collaborations with numerous partner companies
  • Active new business development and online service expansion
  • Competitive edge in core financial system development
  • Specialization and customization capabilities in educational systems
  • Advanced technology introduction in living support products
  • Continuous provision of high-quality, high-reliability products and services
  • Sense of security from domestic and international standards certifications

Threats

  • Risk of reduced IT budgets in the financial industry
  • Intensifying technological innovation competition with rivals
  • Sophistication of information security attacks
  • Severe IT talent shortage
  • Increased compliance costs from regulatory changes
  • Customer investment restraint due to economic fluctuations
  • Rise of overseas IT service companies
  • Impact of social uncertainties such as COVID-19
  • Business transformation from customer cloud migration
  • Obsolescence of technology and demands for rapid response
  • Challenges in new market development
  • Risk of partner relationship reviews

Innovations

2023: Enhancement of Online Storage Fleekdrive Service

Overview
Implemented security enhancements and UI improvements to expand sales to SMEs.
Impact
Revenue growth from increased user numbers.

2022: Development of AI-Utilizing Financial System Analysis Functions

Overview
Developed advanced analysis tools for financial risk management using AI technology.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and contract renewal rates.

2021: Introduction of Online ISMS Certification Audits

Overview
Launched online ISMS audit services in response to the pandemic.
Impact
Achieved safe and efficient audits.

2020: Development of Next-Generation Driving School Systems

Overview
Utilized educational ICT technology to support driving school efficiency and student satisfaction.
Impact
Increased number of adoptions and order expansion.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of paperless operations and digitalization within the company
  • Promotion of using energy-efficient data centers
  • Promotion of telework to reduce commuting
  • Continuous strengthening of information security management
  • IT education support through collaboration with local communities