TDC Soft

Basic Information

Stock Code
4687
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1963
Listing Year
October 1997
Official Website
https://www.tdc.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

TDC Soft is an independent systems integrator established in 1963, with strengths in system development for the financial and distribution sectors, and has built a stable position in the market.

Current Situation

TDC Soft recorded consolidated sales of approximately 44.4 billion yen and net assets of approximately 20.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, maintaining solid management. Its main areas are financial IT solutions and IT services for public entities, with strengthened technological capabilities to meet advanced customer needs. In recent years, it has focused on DX promotion and cloud service expansion, deploying proprietary PaaS cloud services such as 'Trustpro.' It has acquired ISO certifications in quality management and information security to ensure high reliability. While enhancing group company collaboration and management efficiency, it is advancing organizational reforms for sustainable growth. In 2022, it transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, contributing to brand image improvement. Moving forward, it will maintain competitiveness in the IT services market while promoting business efficiency through AI and cloud technology utilization. It is also addressing sustainability and health management to improve social evaluation.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • One of the pioneers of independent systems integrators in Japan.
  • Developed the Japanese relational database MRDB in 1984.
  • Early acquisition of ISO27001 information security certification to ensure reliability.
  • Launched mobile device ASP service 'Trustpro' in 2009.
  • Deploys multiple proprietary cloud services with top-class industry track record.
  • Selected as IT Management Focus Company 2018 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • Certified as Health Management Excellence Corporation White 500 in 2019.
  • Providing multifaceted IT services through group companies.
  • Enhanced status as listed company through transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
  • Acquired Scaled Agile Gold Partner certification for agile development of information systems.
  • Improving recognition through TV commercials.
  • Japan Master Trust Bank is one of the major shareholders.
  • New head office established in Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo in 2023.
  • Strengths in business for financial institutions and distribution customers.
  • Many related and competitive relationships with Nippon System Technologies, Cross Cat, etc.

Hidden Connections

  • Ongoing relationship between the company and the foundation led by founder Katsumi Nozaki.
  • Maximizing synergies in IT services business through management integration of group companies.
  • Growth history from over-the-counter registration with Japan Securities Dealers Association to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market listing.
  • Strengthened technological collaboration with U.S. companies through Scaled Agile Gold Partner certification.
  • Expanded scope of product development and service provision through subsidiarization of group companies.
  • Successfully gained high trust from public institutions and financial institutions based on multiple ISO certifications.
  • Strengthened collaboration with Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo through region-rooted CSR activities.
  • Many long-term financial institution customers, contributing to stable revenue base.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of corporate needs through DX promotion
  • Acceleration of digitalization in the financial sector
  • Sustained increase in cloud service demand
  • Expansion of IT solutions for public projects
  • Promotion of AI and automation technology adoption
  • Improved corporate evaluation through rising health management and environmental awareness
  • Increased projects due to government digital policy support
  • Strengthening service synergies between group companies
  • Growing demand for advanced security technologies
  • Expansion of IT solutions related to work style reforms
  • Technical capability enhancement through continuous talent development
  • Expanded indirect deployment into global markets

Strategic Goals

  • Strengthen brand value as a Prime Market listed company
  • Expand share and strengthen customer base in finance and public sectors
  • Establish Trustpro cloud PaaS service as market leader
  • Promote health management and talent development for sustainable growth
  • Increase DX-related business sales to over 50% of total
  • Strengthen security and maintain ISO certifications
  • Deepen management integration and service collaboration of group companies
  • Full-scale commercialization of AI and automation solutions
  • Enrich CSR activities through strengthened community collaboration
  • Ensure employee diversity and create comfortable work environments

Business Segments

Financial IT Solutions

Overview
Provides customized high-reliability system development and services for financial institutions.
Competitiveness
Abundant know-how and high technical capabilities specialized in financial operations
Customers
  • Banks
  • Securities companies
  • Life insurance companies
  • Non-life insurance companies
  • Shinkin banks
  • Credit cooperatives
Products
  • Financial business system development
  • Securities system construction
  • Risk management solutions
  • Digital trust services

Public Entity IT Solutions

Overview
Deploys IT solutions to meet diverse needs in the public sector.
Competitiveness
Total service provision leveraging public sector business knowledge
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Educational institutions
  • Public transportation
  • Medical corporations
  • Social welfare corporations
Products
  • Administrative system development
  • Education management systems
  • Traffic control systems
  • Medical information systems

Platform Solutions

Overview
Supports cloud infrastructure and IT infrastructure construction and operation to accelerate DX.
Competitiveness
Flexible service provision utilizing the latest technologies
Customers
  • Large enterprises
  • IT vendors
  • SaaS providers
Products
  • Cloud infrastructure construction
  • IT infrastructure design
  • Operation support
  • DX promotion support

Business Application Development

Overview
Provides business application development for a wide range of industries.
Competitiveness
High customization capability with industry-specific business knowledge
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Services
  • Small and medium enterprises
Products
  • Order management systems
  • Sales management systems
  • Inventory management software
  • Customer management systems

IT Consulting

Overview
Conducts IT strategy and business improvement consulting to solve management challenges.
Competitiveness
Proposal strength combining latest technology knowledge and extensive practical experience
Customers
  • Private companies
  • Public institutions
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • IT strategy planning
  • Business process improvement
  • System design support
  • Risk management

Cloud Service Support

Overview
Provides comprehensive support from cloud service introduction to operation.
Competitiveness
High-quality support system and specialized know-how
Customers
  • Companies in various industries
  • SI vendors
  • ASP service providers
Products
  • Cloud introduction support
  • Operation and maintenance services
  • Security audits
  • User training

System Maintenance and Operation

Overview
Provides maintenance and operation services to support stable operation for various systems.
Competitiveness
Rapid response and continuous quality assurance
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • System monitoring
  • Trouble response
  • Periodic maintenance
  • Performance improvement

Human Resource Development and Training Services

Overview
Deploys training services aimed at developing IT talent.
Competitiveness
Practical curriculum and abundant instructor lineup
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Large enterprises
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • IT skills training
  • Leadership education
  • Security training
  • DX promotion training

Outsourcing Services

Overview
Provides outsourcing to achieve efficiency in IT operations.
Competitiveness
High quality control and flexible responsiveness
Customers
  • Large enterprises
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Data entry outsourcing
  • System development support
  • Business process outsourcing
  • Support operations

Security Solutions

Overview
Protects customer information with advanced security measures.
Competitiveness
Reliability backed by multiple ISO certifications
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government offices
  • Large enterprises
Products
  • Information security diagnostics
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security measure construction
  • Operation monitoring

Software Development Support

Overview
Provides software development support specialized in agile development and quality assurance.
Competitiveness
Extensive development experience and advanced technical capabilities
Customers
  • IT vendors
  • Startups
  • Large enterprises
Products
  • Contract development
  • Agile introduction support
  • Quality assurance
  • Testing services

DX Promotion Support

Overview
Supports corporate digital transformation from multiple angles.
Competitiveness
Consulting by experts with extensive practical experience
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Finance
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Business process design
  • System integration
  • Data analysis platform construction
  • IT talent development

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong technical capabilities in the financial industry
  • Flexible responsiveness as an independent firm
  • Extensive system development track record
  • Advanced information security measures
  • Broad cloud service deployment
  • Comprehensive strength through group collaboration
  • Long-standing customer base
  • Capability to handle diverse industries
  • Reliability from ISO certifications
  • Experienced personnel
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Advanced DX initiatives
  • Specialized consulting capabilities
  • Customization responsiveness
  • High-quality operation and maintenance system

Competitive Advantages

  • High flexibility and neutrality as an independent systems integrator
  • Industry knowledge and know-how specialized in finance and public sectors
  • Differentiation through proprietary PaaS cloud services
  • Reliability enhancement via ISO9001, ISO27001, and other international certifications
  • Service diversification utilizing group companies
  • Advanced introduction support for AI and DX leveraging high technical capabilities
  • Stable orders through long-term trust relationships with customers
  • Established project management system
  • Comprehensive IT consulting capabilities
  • Compatibility with diverse cloud environments
  • Certified as a health management practicing company with social recognition
  • High customer support quality
  • Optimal solution provision based on deep business understanding
  • Robust information security system
  • Risk management capabilities derived from extensive experience

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in the IT services market
  • High burden of acquiring advanced technologies due to technological innovation
  • Intensifying competition for talent acquisition and retention
  • Increasing cyber security risks
  • Fluctuations in customer IT investments due to economic conditions
  • Increased operational costs from regulatory strengthening
  • Market pressure from emerging new entrants
  • Delays in responding to rapid changes in digital technologies
  • Intensifying competition with global rivals
  • Price competition in the cloud services market
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters
  • Rising service complexity due to diversifying customer needs

Innovations

2024: Launch of 'Snap ITSM'

Overview
Developed and launched a new service that shortens the ServiceNow ITSM implementation period.
Impact
Contributes to reduction in implementation costs and improvement in customer satisfaction.

2022: Transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

Overview
Transition to Prime Market enhances corporate brand value and governance.
Impact
Improved fundraising environment and increased attention from investors.

2021: First DX certification in the information services industry

Overview
Acquired the first certification in the information services industry under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's DX certification system.
Impact
Serves as an indicator of the company's DX promotion capabilities and reliability.

2020: Acquisition of Gold Partner certification from U.S. Scaled Agile, Inc.

Overview
Acquired certification to strengthen support for agile development methodology introduction.
Impact
Contributes to project acceleration and quality improvement.

2023: First TV commercial broadcast

Overview
Aired the first TV commercial to improve brand recognition.
Impact
Successfully acquired new customers and improved corporate image.

Sustainability

  • Continuous certification as Health Management Excellence Corporation White 500
  • Strengthening information security management through ISO27001
  • Creating employee-friendly environments and promoting diversity
  • Promoting paperless operations and energy conservation
  • Activating CSR activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Optimal utilization of IT resources to reduce environmental impact
  • Providing sustainability-oriented solutions to domestic and international customers
  • Promoting employment of people with disabilities and workplace inclusion
  • Ongoing information security education
  • Contributing to solving social issues through IT services