Nomura Research Institute

Basic Information

Stock Code
4307
Industry
Information and Communications Industry
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 1965
Listing Year
December 2001
Official Website
https://www.nri.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

Nomura Research Institute is a leading Japanese company in IT consulting and system integration, founded in 1965, and an information services firm with strengths in the financial sector.

Current Situation

Nomura Research Institute recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥692.1 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥106.2 billion in fiscal 2023, maintaining high profitability in the domestic IT industry. It primarily serves financial institutions, providing one-stop services from strategic consulting to system development and operations. The company focuses on DX promotion and security measures using the latest IT technologies, and offers a wide range of services to government and large corporations. It has multiple bases in major domestic cities as well as in Asia, the US, and Europe, establishing a growth foundation through global expansion. It promotes management with consideration for sustainability and is actively contributing to local communities. Moving forward, it plans to invest in deepening AI and digital technologies, aiming to provide higher value-added services and strengthen international competitiveness by 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Company spun off and independent from Nomura Holdings
  • One of Japan's largest private think tanks
  • Commonly abbreviated as Nomura Research Institute
  • Overseas bases established in multiple international cities
  • Supported financial industry systems since early IT era
  • Leading company actively pursuing AI and DX
  • Provided numerous industry-standard systems
  • Deploys management consulting across diverse industries
  • Focus on social contributions and sustainability activities
  • Headquartered in Otemachi as a major information services firm
  • Long-term top-class track record in financial systems
  • Produced numerous renowned researchers
  • R&D institutions established domestically and internationally
  • Boasts high security and reliability
  • Comprehensive provision of diverse IT solutions

Hidden Connections

  • Has capital ties to Nomura Holdings but is not a subsidiary
  • Holds broad influence in the industry through IT system introductions to multiple major companies
  • Deeply involved in shaping domestic financial system standards
  • Holds a major position in Japan's think tank community
  • Established modeled after Stanford Research Institute in the US
  • Collaborates with major universities and research institutions domestically and internationally
  • Also handles IT provision to Seven & i Holdings
  • Representative of Japan in the global IT services industry

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Further promotion of financial DX
  • Advancement of AI and data analysis technologies
  • Business expansion in global markets
  • Increasing demand for sustainability-related services
  • Promotion of public infrastructure digitalization
  • Public-private smart city developments
  • Expansion of digital marketing market
  • Ongoing increase in security measures demand
  • Diversification of talent development needs
  • Acceleration of cloud service adoption
  • New market development through strengthened partnerships
  • Utilization of IoT and edge computing

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve doubled sales domestically and internationally
  • Realize complete automation of business processes
  • Fulfill carbon neutrality goals
  • Expand contributions to solving social issues centered on DX
  • Significant increase in female manager ratio
  • Establish top market share in Asian markets
  • Complete in-house training network for cutting-edge technologies
  • Build sustainable supply chains
  • Develop new businesses through strengthened government collaboration
  • Foster and secure global talent

Business Segments

Financial IT Solutions

Overview
IT development, operations, and consulting services specialized for the financial industry.
Competitiveness
High technical expertise specialized in the industry and long track record of trust.
Customers
  • Major domestic banks
  • Credit unions
  • Securities firms
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial Services Agency
  • Asset management companies
  • Credit guarantee associations
  • Fintech companies
Products
  • Securities trading systems
  • Online banking systems
  • Asset management support tools
  • Insurance business systems
  • Risk management software
  • Payment platforms
  • Cloud financial services

Industrial IT Solutions

Overview
Provides IT solutions for diverse industries to promote efficiency.
Competitiveness
Flexible responsiveness to a wide customer base.
Customers
  • Major manufacturers
  • Distribution companies
  • Logistics companies
  • Public institutions
  • Energy companies
  • Service industries
  • Local governments
  • Universities and research institutions
Products
  • Business management systems
  • Logistics optimization systems
  • IoT platforms
  • Public information systems
  • Smart city support
  • Data analysis services
  • Environmental monitoring systems

Consulting Services

Overview
Deploys advanced consulting services for solving management challenges.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive proposal capabilities leveraging financial expertise.
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Government agencies
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Local governments
  • International organizations
  • Global companies
Products
  • Management strategy consulting
  • Business reform support
  • Organization & talent strategy
  • IT strategy development support
  • M&A advisory
  • Risk management
  • Governance enhancement support

System Infrastructure Services

Overview
Provides design, development, and operations of stable IT infrastructure.
Competitiveness
High-reliability system infrastructure development technology.
Customers
  • Large companies
  • Public institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • Distribution and retail businesses
Products
  • Security infrastructure development
  • Operations infrastructure services
  • Content management infrastructure
  • Cloud infrastructure services

Digital Analytics & Marketing

Overview
Supports customer promotion and business improvement using digital technologies.
Competitiveness
Integration of advanced analytics and AI technologies.
Customers
  • Retail businesses
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
  • Healthcare companies
Products
  • Digital marketing support
  • Big data analysis
  • Customer experience optimization
  • AI analysis tools

Security Solutions

Overview
Deploys comprehensive information security services.
Competitiveness
High expertise centered on financial domains.
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Large companies
  • Small and medium enterprises
Products
  • Information security audits
  • Threat detection and response systems
  • Authentication platforms
  • Security operations outsourcing

Talent Development & Organization Activation Support

Overview
Comprehensive support for enhancing organizational and talent capabilities.
Competitiveness
Abundant track record and diverse training methods.
Customers
  • Large companies
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Training programs
  • Organization diagnostics
  • Talent strategy planning
  • Leadership development

Overseas Business Support

Overview
Provides all-around support for overseas business expansion.
Competitiveness
Network of bases in Asia, US, and Europe.
Customers
  • Overseas bases of Japanese companies
  • Multinational companies
Products
  • Overseas market research
  • Global IT system development
  • Local subsidiary support

M&A & Corporate Restructuring Support

Overview
Provides support from M&A planning and execution to post-integration.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive expertise in finance and IT.
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Business valuation
  • Integration planning
  • PMI support

Technology Evaluation & Forecasting

Overview
Provides analysis of cutting-edge technologies and social impact assessments.
Competitiveness
Multifaceted research and abundant data.
Customers
  • Government agencies
  • Industry
  • Universities and research institutions
Products
  • Technology trend analysis
  • Evaluation reports
  • Industry forecasts

Smart City Support

Overview
Sustainable urban support leveraging digital technologies.
Competitiveness
Advanced ICT utilization know-how.
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Urban data management
  • Traffic optimization systems
  • Environmental monitoring

Finance-specialized AI Solutions

Overview
Business innovation through finance-specialized AI technologies.
Competitiveness
AI algorithms tailored to financial markets.
Customers
  • Banks
  • Securities firms
  • Asset management companies
Products
  • AI predictive analysis
  • Customer behavior analysis
  • Risk assessment

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Abundant expertise specialized in the financial industry
  • Integrated structure from system development to operations
  • One of the largest consulting scales in Japan
  • Robust security technology capabilities
  • Broad domestic and international customer base
  • Rich R&D resources
  • Reliability from long track record
  • Solutions for diverse industries
  • Leadership in advanced digital technologies
  • Strong human network
  • High financial soundness
  • Active overseas expansion
  • Multilingual global team
  • Technology leading industry standards
  • Comprehensive education and training system

Competitive Advantages

  • Overwhelming others with comprehensive strength in financial IT
  • Ongoing transactions with major domestic customers
  • Service integration of research, consulting, and IT
  • Early development in AI and DX technologies
  • Global service deployment via overseas bases
  • Numerous solutions leading industry standards
  • Possession of advanced security technologies
  • Expertise and track record across wide industries
  • Rapid solution deployment structure
  • Organizational culture strong in engineer development
  • Strengthened collaboration with wide affiliates
  • Flexible service design responsive to customer needs
  • Leadership in domestic consulting market
  • High value-added service provision capability
  • Corporate stance emphasizing sustainability

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in domestic IT market
  • Delays in responding to rapid technology trend changes
  • Increase in global competitors
  • Talent acquisition and attrition risks
  • Risks from rising cyber attacks
  • Cost increases from regulatory tightening
  • Customer investment slowdown due to economic uncertainty
  • Strengthening of customer in-house development trends
  • Increased investment burden for new technologies
  • Cultural and legal differences in overseas markets
  • Strengthening of data privacy regulations
  • Rise of emerging IT companies

Innovations

2024: Development of AI prediction and analysis system for finance

Overview
Provides financial market prediction and risk management systems using latest AI technologies.
Impact
Contributes to improved customer decision-making speed

2023: Digital Transformation Promotion Platform

Overview
Built solutions enabling end-to-end support for corporate DX.
Impact
Promotes business efficiency for customer companies

2022: Launch of enhanced cyber security measures service

Overview
Deploys advanced threat detection and damage minimization services.
Impact
Achieves security enhancement for clients

2021: Development of cloud-based business process automation tool

Overview
Launched RPA-utilizing business efficiency support tool for enterprises.
Impact
Realizes operational cost reductions

Sustainability

  • Promotion of IT infrastructure optimization to reduce environmental impact
  • Educational and training support activities for local communities
  • Organizational culture promoting women's empowerment and diversity
  • Enhancing sustainability in supply chains
  • Initiatives toward carbon neutrality
  • Strengthening privacy protection and information ethics
  • Promoting renewable energy use
  • Programs to promote employment of disabled persons
  • Activation of in-company volunteer system
  • R&D of green IT technologies