CE Holdings

Basic Information

Stock Code
4320
Industry
Information and Communications Industry
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Hokkaido
Establishment Year
March 1996
Listing Year
October 2001
Official Website
https://www.ce-hd.co.jp/
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Overview

CE Holdings is a holding company in the information and communications industry, headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaido, founded in 1996. It specializes in electronic medical record systems for small and medium-sized hospitals and is an advanced IT company with strengths in medical information system development.

Current Situation

CE Holdings recorded consolidated net sales of ¥10.6 billion and operating profit of ¥500 million in the fiscal year ended September 2020, maintaining stable performance. Its core electronic medical record system business specializes in small and medium-sized hospitals, with contract development for medical information systems from the NEC Group serving as a major revenue source. It develops medical and healthcare-related information services and communications equipment sales, building a diversified business portfolio. The company strives to strengthen information security and has enhanced reliability through ISO/IEC 27001 certification. In recent years, it has captured digitalization demand in the medical and health sectors, expanding business alliances with Ekispert, an equity-method affiliate. Along with transitioning to a holding company structure, it promotes group management efficiency and emphasizes social responsibility in contributing to regional healthcare. It has set strategic goals for 2030 to expand share in the medical IT sector and introduce new technologies. Moving forward, it plans to leverage its Hokkaido base to strengthen competitiveness in the domestic market.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Representative of Sapporo's information and communications industry
  • High market share in EMR for small and medium-sized hospitals
  • Long-term strong partnership with NEC Group
  • Gained trust as ISO-certified information security company
  • Improved group management efficiency through holding company structure
  • Experience with dual listings on Sapporo and Tokyo Stock Exchanges
  • Built diverse customer base through medical and health information services
  • Characterized by advanced service deployment fusing medical and IT
  • Contributing to solving regional healthcare challenges with IT
  • Actively expanding childcare and elderly support information services
  • Extensive implementation track record in Tohoku and Hokkaido medical institutions
  • Aiming for risk diversification and stable growth through diversified businesses
  • Collaborating with equity-method affiliate Ekispert to advance cross-industry expansion
  • Contributing to local economy as regionally rooted company
  • Focusing on innovative product development in medical IT

Hidden Connections

  • Strong technical collaboration with NEC Group in medical system contract development
  • Holds Ekispert as equity-method affiliate, potential for collaboration in transportation information
  • Mitsui Communications as major shareholder with strong capital ties to communications business
  • Collaborates with regional government as IT company contributing to Hokkaido economic revitalization
  • Contributes to medical institution education through specialized EMR technician training
  • Collaborates with Sapporo Chamber of Commerce to support IT adoption for local SMEs
  • Advancing group internal collaboration and business reorganization via holding company transition
  • Supports data sharing infrastructure for multiple hospitals via medical information linkage modules

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing IT adoption demand among small and medium-sized hospitals nationwide
  • Promotion of EMR cloud and network integration
  • Expansion of elderly health support service market
  • Advancement of medical information linkage needs
  • Progress in clinical support systems using AI and IoT technologies
  • Activation of IT investments via government medical DX policies
  • Increased demand for remote diagnostics and medical IT amid infectious disease outbreaks
  • New service deployment through strengthened regional medical collaboration
  • Improved group management efficiency as holding company
  • Active investments in digital health field
  • Expanding needs for medical information security enhancement
  • Growing demand for lifecycle-based health support services

Strategic Goals

  • Expand market share in EMR for small and medium-sized hospitals
  • Commercialize and promote AI clinical support systems
  • Enhance profitability and diversification of holding company group
  • Build Sapporo-originated model case for regional medical IT adoption
  • Grow into major domestic player in medical and health information services
  • Optimize information security through continued ISO certification etc.
  • Achieve over 50% revenue ratio from cloud services
  • Social implementation of remote diagnostics and telehealth support technologies
  • Systematic strengthening of regional social contribution activities
  • Balance sustainable business operations with environmental impact reduction

Business Segments

Medical Institution System Development

Overview
Implements electronic medical records and system contract development for medical institutions, supporting IT transformation in healthcare settings.
Competitiveness
High implementation track record specialized in small and medium-sized hospitals and strong collaboration with the NEC Group
Customers
  • Small and medium-sized hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Medical information system companies
  • NEC Group
Products
  • Electronic medical record systems
  • Medical information linkage systems
  • System operation services

Medical and Healthcare Information Services

Overview
Contributes to improving quality of life through information provision and data analysis in the medical and health fields.
Competitiveness
High-quality service provision through fusion of medical expertise and IT technology
Customers
  • Elderly facilities
  • Pregnancy service providers
  • General consumers
Products
  • Health management information services
  • Childcare support services
  • Data analysis services

Communications Equipment Sales Business

Overview
Deploys sales and support services for communication equipment targeted at consumers.
Competitiveness
Established sales network and customer base in the Hokkaido region
Customers
  • General consumers
  • Telecom carriers
  • Retailers
Products
  • Smartphones
  • Mobile terminals
  • Related accessories

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • System development capabilities specialized in the medical field
  • Strong business partnership with NEC
  • Stable customer base rooted in Hokkaido
  • High information security from ISO/IEC 27001 certification
  • Provision of diverse medical and health services
  • Group management efficiency through holding company structure
  • Advanced electronic medical record development technology
  • Flexible support system tailored to customer needs
  • Superiority in medical information linkage modules
  • Strong commitment to regional healthcare
  • Funding capabilities from dual listings
  • Promotion of digital transformation in medical healthcare
  • Dedicated information services for elderly and childcare
  • Meticulous support for small medical institutions
  • Stable financial foundation

Competitive Advantages

  • Top-class market share in EMR for small and medium-sized hospitals
  • Technical capabilities to undertake large-scale projects from NEC Group
  • Regional closeness centered on Hokkaido
  • Unique service deployment fusing medical and IT
  • Excellent information management system via ISO/IEC 27001 certification
  • Sales and support network utilizing diverse channels
  • Efficient group control and management strategy as holding company
  • Advanced functionality and track record in medical information linkage
  • Differentiation in healthcare information services
  • High trustworthiness rooted in the region
  • Development capabilities for specialized services for elderly and childcare periods
  • Market credibility from Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard listing
  • Improved revenue stability through diversification
  • Development system balancing technological innovation and medical site needs
  • Support capabilities backed by extensive track record

Threats

  • Intense competition in the medical IT market
  • Competitive pressure from major IT companies entering medical field
  • Market fluctuation risks from government healthcare system reforms
  • Risk of medical information security incidents
  • Decline in adoption demand due to deteriorating management of local small hospitals
  • System obsolescence risks from technological advancements
  • Intensifying price competition from increasing new entrants
  • Increased operational constraints from stricter regulations
  • Talent acquisition competition in labor market
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters
  • Fluctuations in medical needs due to social changes
  • Decline in corporate credibility from information leaks

Innovations

2023: Advanced Medical Information Linkage System

Overview
Enhanced electronic medical records and data linkage functions between different medical institutions to improve operational efficiency.
Impact
Improved speed and safety of information sharing in medical settings

2022: Launch of Cloud-Based EMR Provision

Overview
Began providing EMR on cloud services, reducing introduction costs and operational burden.
Impact
Reduced barriers to adoption for small and medium-sized hospitals and promoted expansion

2024: AI-Powered Clinical Support System Development

Overview
Developing AI-utilizing clinical support tools aimed at improving efficiency in medical settings.
Impact
Contributes to clinical efficiency and improved medical quality

2021: ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Obtained

Overview
Acquired international standard for information security management system to strengthen reliability.
Impact
Enhanced customer reassurance and market competitiveness

2020: Expansion of Health and Childcare Support Information Services

Overview
Added new features to information services for elderly, pregnancy, and childcare periods to expand user base.
Impact
Opened new customer segments and diversified services

Sustainability

  • Promoting IT utilization for regional healthcare support
  • Strengthening information security and thorough personal data protection
  • Social contributions through enriched elderly services
  • Reducing environmental impact via paperless initiatives
  • Strengthening governance for sustainable corporate management
  • Promoting regional employment and creating comfortable workplaces
  • Ensuring reliability through safe management of patient data
  • Supporting improved medical quality through technological innovation
  • Active efforts to promote regional medical collaboration
  • Exploring utilization of renewable energy
  • Improved disaster response via business continuity planning (BCP)
  • Promoting health management to enhance employee health