Ricksoft

Basic Information

Stock Code
4429
Industry
Information and Communications Industry
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
January 2005
Listing Year
February 2019
Official Website
https://www.ricksoft.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Celsys, Broadleaf, Plus Alpha Consulting, Appier Group, Finatext Holdings, Smaregi, WingArc1st, Kaonavi, Sansan, Cybozu, Newtech, GRCS, Slogan

Overview

Ricksoft is a software company founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the development and sales of business package software, and continues to grow through reliable IT service provision.

Current Situation

Ricksoft centers on the development of business package software, maintaining stable growth since its listing in 2019. Based in Tokyo, it holds a certain market share in the systems and software sector of the information and communications industry, focusing on new product development and quality improvement. Its main products are software that supports corporate business efficiency, with sales channels primarily direct sales to companies and EC. Competitors include many listed companies such as Sansan and Cybozu, and market competition is intensifying, but Ricksoft differentiates itself through strengths in specific fields and technological capabilities. Recently, it has been expanding cloud services to aim for broadening its customer base. As part of social responsibility, it has begun sustainability activities, promoting internal environmental maintenance and regional contributions. In the future, backed by increasing demand from IT advancement in the market, it aims for further sales expansion and new business development.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Ricksoft listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers 15 years after founding
  • One of the few listed companies strong in mid-sized company packages
  • Operates self-developed cloud platform in Tokyo
  • Sales steadily increasing with rising demand for business software
  • Many prominent competitors such as Sansan and Cybozu
  • Provides training services specialized for small and medium-sized enterprises in IT field
  • Extensively engages in wholesale of third-party IT equipment
  • Listed company on Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section continuing prudent management
  • Regularly holds technical exchange meetings among employees
  • Specialized in BtoB business model

Hidden Connections

  • Participating in joint development projects with competitors to solve industry challenges
  • Providing funding support to IT startups in Tokyo to contribute to their growth
  • Multiple speaking engagements at Nikkei's information and communications industry seminars
  • Member of specific industry associations involved in industry standard formulation
  • Collaborating with educational institutions to provide own products as training materials
  • Contributing to regional revitalization as sponsor of local IT events
  • Participating in international conferences related to information and communications to deepen knowledge
  • Electrical machinery wholesale division handles third-party products supporting intermediate distribution

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of IT investments by mid-sized and small enterprises
  • Acceleration of cloud service adoption
  • Increasing demand for digital transformation
  • Normalization of remote work systems
  • Growing needs for security enhancement
  • Expansion of AI and automation technology applications in business
  • Market expansion due to government IT promotion policies
  • Increasing demand for work-style reform tools
  • Stabilization of hardware distribution
  • Focus on education and training services

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 15% domestic market share
  • Cloud business sales exceeding 5 billion yen
  • Acquire sustainability certifications
  • Promote green IT for all products
  • Realize diverse and engaging work environment
  • Strengthen customer touchpoints through nationwide base expansion
  • Enhance DX support services for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Launch new products utilizing AI technology
  • Continuously improve shareholder return ratio
  • Business operations emphasizing coexistence with local communities

Business Segments

Corporate Software Development

Overview
Provides optimized business software and IT services for various industries, supporting digital transformation.
Competitiveness
Industry-specific high-quality packages and comprehensive support system
Customers
  • Mid-sized and small enterprises
  • Large company information systems departments
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Distribution industry
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Financial institutions
  • Logistics industry
  • Service industry
  • Communications industry
  • Real estate industry
Products
  • Business package software
  • Cloud applications
  • System consulting
  • Custom development
  • Maintenance and operations services
  • Security solutions
  • Data analysis tools
  • Back-office systems
  • Project management tools
  • User training services
  • System monitoring services
  • API integration services

IT Infrastructure and Hardware Sales

Overview
In addition to its own products, handles reliable third-party IT equipment and software for intermediate distribution and sales.
Competitiveness
Handling of diverse IT products and rapid intermediate distribution network
Customers
  • IT service providers
  • System integrators
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Data center operators
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Distribution industry
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Logistics industry
  • Financial institutions
  • Service industry
Products
  • Servers
  • Storage
  • Network equipment
  • Middleware
  • Security equipment
  • Backup software
  • Hardware for cloud services
  • Infrastructure maintenance services
  • Implementation support consulting
  • Troubleshooting services

Cloud Solutions

Overview
Provides one-stop support from cloud platform provision to implementation and operations for business IT utilization.
Competitiveness
Convenience from integrated operation of own software and cloud platforms
Customers
  • Startups
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Large companies
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Service industry
Products
  • Cloud platform services
  • SaaS business apps
  • Cloud migration support
  • Operations monitoring services
  • Security measures
  • Backup services
  • System integration services

Software Maintenance Services

Overview
Supports stable operation of customers' software through ongoing maintenance services.
Competitiveness
Rapid response capability and high customer satisfaction
Customers
  • Corporate information systems departments
  • Large-scale system users
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Software updates
  • Troubleshooting support
  • User inquiry response
  • System operations support
  • Periodic diagnostic services
  • Trouble prevention consulting

IT Consulting

Overview
Provides specialized consulting to support business improvements and new business creation using IT.
Competitiveness
Fusion of extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise
Customers
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Large companies
  • Government offices
  • Public interest corporations
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Business process improvement proposals
  • System implementation support
  • IT strategy formulation
  • Security assessment
  • Cloud strategy formulation
  • DX support services

Custom Software Development

Overview
Realizes unique business efficiency for companies through custom development tailored to individual needs.
Competitiveness
Flexible development structure and high-quality deliverables
Customers
  • Industry-specific companies
  • Startups
  • Large companies
  • Government offices
Products
  • Business application development
  • Smartphone app development
  • Web system construction
  • AI implementation support
  • System integration development
  • UI/UX design

Education and Training Services

Overview
Provides training programs specialized in IT talent development to support enhancement of corporate organizational strength.
Competitiveness
Curriculum design aligned with practical work and instruction by dedicated instructors
Customers
  • Corporate IT personnel
  • New employees
  • Mid-level employees
  • External partners
Products
  • IT skills training
  • Software operation education
  • Security education
  • Management training
  • Customization training
  • Online courses

Network Equipment Wholesale

Overview
Engages in wholesale sales of a wide variety of network-related equipment and peripherals.
Competitiveness
Extensive equipment lineup and stable procurement capability
Customers
  • IT equipment retailers
  • System vendors
  • Corporate IT departments
  • Network service companies
Products
  • Routers
  • Switching hubs
  • Firewalls
  • Wireless LAN access points
  • Cables
  • Management software

Storage Equipment Wholesale

Overview
Specializes in wholesale sales of storage hardware and related software.
Competitiveness
Lineup supporting latest technologies and rapid sales network
Customers
  • Data centers
  • Corporate IT departments
  • System integrators
  • Cloud service providers
Products
  • NAS
  • SAN storage
  • Tape drives
  • SSD/HDD
  • Backup equipment

Server Equipment Wholesale

Overview
Wholesale sales of server equipment suited to various uses, accommodating a wide range of customers.
Competitiveness
Rich selection through multi-brand handling
Customers
  • System integrators
  • Cloud providers
  • Corporate information systems departments
Products
  • Rack servers
  • Tower servers
  • Blade servers
  • Virtualization equipment

Security Solutions Sales

Overview
Provides the latest IT security products and services to build secure business environments.
Competitiveness
Advanced expertise in security and rapid response capability
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Government offices
  • Financial institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Antivirus software
  • Firewalls
  • Email security
  • IDS/IPS solutions
  • Access management

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High business package software development capability
  • Reliable customer support system
  • Handling and distribution network for diverse IT products
  • Convenience of headquarters in Tokyo
  • Cloud service responsiveness
  • Flexible customization capability
  • Stable funding base
  • High employee technical skills
  • Ongoing product development capability
  • Strong base of excellent mid-sized and small enterprise customers

Competitive Advantages

  • Rich business software lineup specialized for mid-sized companies
  • Integrated service deployment from software to hardware wholesale
  • High customer satisfaction from robust and user-friendly product design
  • Forms ongoing relationships with customers through specialized IT education and training services
  • Customization and flexible responsiveness to customer needs
  • Able to provide diverse IT solutions to a wide customer base
  • Differentiation from competitors through timely cloud service enhancement
  • Expertise in maintenance services with rapid troubleshooting as a strength
  • Efficiency in equipment delivery through stable intermediate distribution network
  • Numerous transaction opportunities with large companies and government offices concentrated in central Tokyo

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in the information and communications industry
  • Potential market share expansion by major companies
  • Need to catch up with rapid technological evolution
  • Decreasing demand for traditional products due to customer cloud migration
  • Increasing cybersecurity risks
  • Resource constraints in development and operations due to talent shortage
  • Potential decrease in IT investments during economic downturns
  • Increased burdens from regulatory and compliance strengthening
  • Threats from innovative solutions by emerging companies
  • Fluctuations in imported hardware costs due to exchange rate variations

Innovations

2024: New features added to cloud-based business apps

Overview
Equipped existing cloud apps with AI-driven business automation functions.
Impact
Improved customer business efficiency by over 20%

2023: Enhanced mobile compatibility for package software

Overview
Expanded business application functions compatible with smart devices.
Impact
Promoted internal mobile adoption in customer companies

2022: Development of work-style reform support tools

Overview
Launched business management systems supporting telework and remote work.
Impact
Supported introduction of flexible work systems for customers

2021: Launch of secure cloud platform

Overview
Released cloud service platform enabling secure data management.
Impact
Contributed to reducing customers' information leakage risks

2020: Development of business support software with AI chatbot functions

Overview
Developed tool to automate inquiries and streamline customer support.
Impact
Achieved reduction in support workload and improved customer satisfaction

Sustainability

  • Promoting energy-saving in in-house IT equipment
  • Promoting paperless operations
  • Respecting employee diversity and creating a comfortable workplace
  • Participating in local cleanup activities
  • Providing IT education support to local small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Implementing recycling promotion programs
  • Annual issuance of environmental reports
  • Reducing travel through promoting online meetings
  • Improving productivity through work-style reforms
  • Acquiring green office certification