IC

Basic Information

Stock Code
4769
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 1978
Listing Year
July 2000
Official Website
https://www.ic-net.co.jp/
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Overview

IC is a Tokyo-based company founded in 1978 in the information and communications industry, specializing in system development and operation management primarily for the Hitachi Group.

Current Situation

IC's main business is system development for the Hitachi Group, providing a stable revenue base. Detailed sales information based on the latest financial data is not publicly disclosed, but it also operates in operation management and supplies a variety of IT services. Its technological strength in system orders and software development contributes to competitive advantages, and cloud and data center-related services are important growth areas. Headquartered in Tokyo, as an IT solutions company in the information and communications industry, it is supported by strong transaction relationships with the Hitachi Group for long-term stability. The competitive environment in the industry is harsh, and amid trends in digitalization and DX promotion, it focuses on new technology development to enhance service competitiveness. While adapting to environmental changes, its medium- to long-term growth strategy aims to expand cloud services and website construction while stabilizing management. Going forward, it is expected to focus on providing a wide range of IT solutions tailored to market needs, based on IT infrastructure support for major companies like the Hitachi Group.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Over 40 years of collaboration with the Hitachi Group since its founding.
  • Owns multiple state-of-the-art data centers in Tokyo.
  • Despite its small scale, earns thick trust from specific companies due to high technological capabilities.
  • One of the few companies that handles both system development and operation management.
  • Focusing on cloud services through expansion of data center business.
  • Head office in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with good transportation access.
  • Stable order base leveraging long-term customer relationships.
  • Expanding into a wide range of industries beyond the Hitachi Group.
  • Track record of collaboration with multiple cloud providers.
  • Deploys flexible IT support for small and medium-sized customers.
  • Also develops IT infrastructure monitoring tools.
  • Engages in regional contributions as an information and communications business in Tokyo.
  • Emphasizes new employee training for engineer development.
  • ISO 27001 certification obtained to strengthen information security.
  • Promoting in-house AI introduction for DX advancement.

Hidden Connections

  • Stable orders are secured through long-term capital ties with the Hitachi Group.
  • Some competitors have partial collaboration relationships within the same industry.
  • Belongs to IT industry associations in Tokyo and utilizes industry networks.
  • Former employees are active as technical advisors in multiple related companies.
  • Contributes to some open-source communities in the cloud services field.
  • Has partnerships with local companies for system development targeted at local governments.
  • Participates in joint R&D projects led by the Hitachi Group.
  • Cooperates with Tokyo's ICT promotion plan to support administrative IT.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Stable demand from IT investments by the Hitachi Group and major companies
  • Acceleration of digital transformation
  • Market growth through cloud service expansion
  • Increasing demand for security measures
  • Spread of operation management automation technologies
  • Government policies promoting IT adoption for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Increasing demand for website construction and digital marketing
  • Telework infrastructure investments due to work style reforms
  • Expanding needs for regionally focused IT services
  • Trends in business efficiency through AI and RPA utilization
  • Tailwinds from government DX promotion support measures
  • Flexible responsiveness to diversifying IT needs

Strategic Goals

  • Sustainable strengthening of business for the Hitachi Group
  • Expansion of cloud and data center business
  • Continuous promotion of operation management automation technology development
  • Diversification of customer base and acquisition of new customers
  • Further strengthening of security responsiveness
  • Expansion of regional contribution activities centered on Tokyo
  • Achievement of cost efficiency through introduction of new technologies
  • Enhancement of solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Strengthening development and provision of DX support services
  • Improvement of employee technological capabilities and work environment

Business Segments

System Development and Operation Management

Overview
Business centered on the Hitachi Group, providing development of business systems as well as operation management and maintenance.
Competitiveness
Stable orders based on long-term trusted relationships and high technological capabilities
Customers
  • Hitachi Group
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Distribution companies
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Business system development
  • Operation management services
  • Maintenance support
  • Cloud migration support
  • System monitoring

Cloud and Data Center Services

Overview
Provides IT infrastructure-related hosting and cloud services to support stable operations.
Competitiveness
High security and flexible responsiveness
Customers
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • IT service companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Hosting services
  • Cloud infrastructure construction
  • Data center operations
  • IT infrastructure maintenance
  • Security services

Website Construction Service

Overview
Provides comprehensive support from internet site design and construction to operations.
Competitiveness
Flexible responsiveness tailored to customer needs
Customers
  • Corporate web managers
  • Advertising agencies
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • EC operators
Products
  • Site design
  • ASP services
  • CMS implementation support
  • Mobile compatibility
  • Operation support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong transaction relationship with the Hitachi Group
  • Specialized system development technological capabilities
  • Responsiveness to a wide range of IT service areas
  • Know-how in cloud and data center operations
  • Located in Tokyo for quick customer response
  • Stable customer base
  • Stable management through long-term trusted relationships
  • Knowledge and experience across diverse industries
  • Flexible response to customer needs
  • High operation management quality
  • Service provision emphasizing safety
  • Troubleshooting capabilities from extensive experience
  • System provision capabilities for business efficiency
  • Technical support for IT infrastructure construction
  • Higher reliability compared to competitors

Competitive Advantages

  • Overwhelming track record and trust in system development for the Hitachi Group
  • Stable supply system for operation management services
  • One-stop customer service through diverse IT services
  • High response speed due to geographical advantage in central Tokyo
  • Deep specialization in cloud and data center areas
  • Strong partnerships with long-term customers
  • Detailed customization proposal capabilities
  • Implementation of robust security measures
  • Faster technological response than competitors
  • Comprehensive risk management system
  • High-quality provision based on in-house development technological capabilities
  • Cost competitiveness through efficient operations and maintenance
  • Integrated service provision for system development and operations
  • Experience applicable to multiple industries
  • Flexible support even for small-scale customers

Threats

  • Intense competitive environment in the information and communications industry
  • Risk of technological obsolescence due to rapid evolution of IT technologies
  • Intensifying competition with major IT vendors
  • Risk due to high dependence on the Hitachi Group
  • Challenges in securing talent and shortage of engineers
  • Intensifying competition in the cloud services market
  • Price competition pressure from small and medium-sized IT companies
  • Increasing cyber security risks
  • Business constraints from changes in laws and regulations
  • Fluctuations in customers' IT investment budgets
  • Increasing costs for introducing new technologies
  • Risk of inability to respond to changes in DX demand

Innovations

2024: Expansion of Cloud Infrastructure

Overview
Introduced the latest cloud technologies to enhance service availability and scalability.
Impact
Contributes to improved customer satisfaction and acquisition of new customers

2023: Development of Operation Management Automation Tool

Overview
Developed an AI-utilizing automation tool for operation management to promote efficiency.
Impact
20% reduction in operation costs and decrease in human errors

2022: Introduction of Security-Enhanced Platform

Overview
Developed an operation management platform incorporating the latest security technologies.
Impact
Improved unauthorized access detection rate and risk minimization

2021: Renewal of Website Construction Platform

Overview
Improved customer convenience through responsive design and enhanced CMS functions.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and increased number of projects

2020: Launch of AI Chatbot Service

Overview
Began providing AI chatbots to improve customer response efficiency.
Impact
Shortened inquiry response time and improved customer satisfaction

Sustainability

  • Operation of energy-efficient data centers
  • Waste reduction and recycling promotion activities
  • CO2 emission reduction through promotion of telework
  • Thorough paperless operations and promotion of digitalization
  • IT infrastructure provision considering reduced environmental impact
  • Implementation of employee environmental education programs
  • Promotion of green procurement
  • Participation in local community environmental conservation activities
  • Active introduction of energy-saving equipment
  • Promotion of sustainable work style reforms
  • Formulation of management policies toward achieving SDGs
  • Sharing environmental awareness with business partners