Intelligent Wave

Basic Information

Stock Code
4847
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1984
Listing Year
June 2001
Official Website
https://www.iwi.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Intelligent Wave is a systems integrator founded in 1984 with financial payment systems as its core business, and as a subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing, it is a leading industry player with strengths in security-related fields.

Current Situation

Intelligent Wave recorded net sales of approximately 10.9 billion yen and net profit of approximately 760 million yen in the fiscal year ended June 2020, achieving stable growth. Leveraging the financial strength and customer base from its collaboration with subsidiary Dai Nippon Printing, it demonstrates strengths in building financial payment systems. Its main businesses are security-related software and financial system development, serving many major credit card companies and boasting high competitiveness. In recent years, it has been promoting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as fintech and blockchain, focusing on providing innovative solutions. From a sustainability perspective, it is working to strengthen information security systems and enhance governance, aiming for stable business operations. It was designated for the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section in 2019, and further improvements in market position and expansion of its profit base are expected going forward. It is also improving management efficiency through organizational strengthening and the introduction of an executive officer system. It aims to enhance sustainable corporate value by expanding into new business areas and technological innovation as growth drivers.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founder Kazuhiko Adachi is a renowned security engineer in the industry.
  • Achieved strengthening in capital and technology through acquisition by Dai Nippon Printing.
  • Pioneering domestic company that focused early on financial payment system development.
  • Top-class track record in the industry for practical implementation of multi-factor authentication systems.
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section designation is a new achievement in 2019.
  • Head office in Kabutocho Tower is located in the center of the financial district.
  • Security monitoring services launched in the early 2000s.
  • Stock tender offer at the time of subsidiary acquisition was by Dai Nippon Printing in 2010.
  • Advancing unique blockchain technology development in the industry.
  • Strength in highly customized responses for financial institution systems.
  • Approximately 435 employees forming a highly specialized professional group.
  • Operates solid corporate governance as a company with a board of auditors.
  • Actively disseminates technical information at industry-related events and webinars.
  • Track record of integration with diverse financial services via API linkage technology.
  • Has experienced multiple market section transfers on the stock market in the past.

Hidden Connections

  • Strengthens product capabilities through technical collaboration with numerous Dai Nippon Printing-related businesses.
  • Important partnerships in credit card companies' payment system field.
  • Conducts numerous technology exhibitions and lectures at the industry's largest IT events.
  • Technical cooperation with multiple startups in the fintech area.
  • Highly evaluated for security audits and internal control support for large enterprises.
  • API linkage technology is also utilized in DX promotion for regional banks and SMEs.
  • Collaborates with research institutions in the information and communications industry to introduce the latest technologies.
  • Head office in Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is conveniently located in the center of the financial district.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Acceleration of digital transformation in finance and payments
  • Expansion of fintech technologies and creation of new services
  • Increasing demand for cloud and API integration
  • Growing requirements for information security measures
  • Sustained support and market expansion from Dai Nippon Printing
  • Government policies strengthening IT governance
  • New customer development through mobile payment proliferation
  • Product development adapting to domestic and international regulatory changes
  • Expansion of electronic payment usage in emerging markets
  • Increasing corporate investments for DX promotion

Strategic Goals

  • Become a leading domestic financial payment platform company
  • Technological innovation and business diversification in fintech
  • Establish sustainable management structure and advanced corporate governance
  • Achieve top-class market share in security services
  • Build diverse financial service ecosystems through API integration
  • Promote even deeper collaboration within and outside the Dai Nippon Printing Group
  • Business operations considering sustainability and environmental impact reduction
  • Strengthen technological capabilities through domestic and international talent development
  • Popularize innovative services in cloud and mobile fields
  • Expand broad industry collaborations through DX promotion support

Business Segments

Financial Payment System Development

Overview
Handles development of payment infrastructure and security systems for financial institutions.
Competitiveness
Reliability leveraging Dai Nippon Printing's financial strength and customer base
Customers
  • Major credit card companies
  • Banks
  • Payment processors
  • Electronic money operators
  • Fintech companies
Products
  • Payment platform
  • Authentication systems
  • Fraud detection systems
  • Blockchain infrastructure
  • API integration services

Information Security Services

Overview
Provides security enhancement and risk management services for companies.
Competitiveness
Advanced technological capabilities and diverse service offerings
Customers
  • General companies
  • Public institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
Products
  • Network monitoring services
  • Data encryption solutions
  • Authentication management
  • Audit support
  • Compliance support

Cloud Services

Overview
Supports construction and operation of secure cloud infrastructure.
Competitiveness
Security leveraging know-how from financial systems
Customers
  • IT companies
  • SMEs
  • Large enterprises
  • System integrators
Products
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Cloud infrastructure development
  • Operation support services

System Operation Support

Overview
Deploys operation support services for stable corporate system operation.
Competitiveness
Abundant operation know-how and rapid response capabilities
Customers
  • Corporate IT departments
  • System administrators
  • Outsourcing companies
Products
  • 24/7 system monitoring
  • Incident response
  • Operation automation tools

Consulting Services

Overview
Provides IT consulting to resolve management challenges.
Competitiveness
Expert team with extensive industry knowledge
Customers
  • Financial industry
  • Information and communications
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • System design consulting
  • Security audits
  • Business reform support

Fintech Technology Development

Overview
Develops innovative financial services using the latest technologies.
Competitiveness
Competitive enhancement through advanced technologies
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Startups
  • Technology vendors
Products
  • Blockchain technology
  • Smart contracts
  • Digital payment systems

API Integration and System Integration

Overview
Provides smooth integration solutions between different systems.
Competitiveness
Flexible development structure and high technological capabilities
Customers
  • Service providers
  • Development vendors
  • Platform operators
Products
  • API development
  • Data integration platform
  • System integration support

Mobile Application Development

Overview
Develops user-friendly mobile payment apps.
Competitiveness
Design technology with high security performance
Customers
  • Corporate
  • Financial institutions
  • Payment service providers
Products
  • Smartphone payment apps
  • Authentication apps
  • Point management systems

Education and Training Services

Overview
Supports improvement of in-house IT literacy and security awareness.
Competitiveness
Practical educational content
Customers
  • Companies
  • Public organizations
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Information security training
  • IT literacy education
  • New employee training programs

Audit Support System Provision

Overview
Provides systems to improve audit operations efficiency and quality.
Competitiveness
High expertise and system integration capabilities
Customers
  • Audit firms
  • Corporate audit departments
  • Legal departments
Products
  • Internal audit support systems
  • Compliance check tools
  • Audit trail management

Business Continuity Management (BCM) Support

Overview
Provides comprehensive support for enhancing corporate business continuity.
Competitiveness
Experience and track record across a wide range of industries
Customers
  • Large enterprises
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
Products
  • BCM plan development support
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Disaster response support systems

Network Infrastructure Development

Overview
Handles planning, construction, and operation of high-quality network infrastructure.
Competitiveness
Advanced technological capabilities and extensive construction track record
Customers
  • Telecom carriers
  • Large enterprises
  • Data center operators
Products
  • Network design
  • Secure network construction
  • Operation monitoring services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High technological capabilities in financial payments
  • Strong financial base from Dai Nippon Printing
  • Broad customer base and reliability
  • Extensive track record in security solutions
  • Advanced blockchain technology development
  • Robust information system operation structure
  • Diverse B2B service offerings
  • Active investment in R&D
  • High-quality customer support structure
  • Strong industry partnerships
  • Rapid incident response capabilities
  • Integrated system development capabilities
  • Continuous governance strengthening
  • Outstanding engineer resources
  • Wide range of API integration services

Competitive Advantages

  • Competitive enhancement through utilization of capital and customer base via collaboration with Dai Nippon Printing
  • Long track record and reliability in financial institution payment systems
  • Innovation promotion through pioneering response to blockchain and fintech technologies
  • Technological capabilities to provide diverse information security services integrally
  • Provision of thorough security systems and high-quality audit support systems
  • Flexible customization response to customer needs
  • System development and support structure adaptable to a wide range of industries
  • Rapid adaptation to market regulatory changes
  • Business efficiency and cost reduction effects through technology utilization
  • Scalable system provision capabilities via cloud services
  • Realization of diverse system integrations through abundant API linkages
  • Development of user-friendly mobile payment solutions
  • High-level governance and corporate compliance adherence structure
  • Product competitiveness improvement through active R&D investment
  • High customer satisfaction through long-term partnerships

Threats

  • Changes in advanced security requirements in the financial sector
  • Intense technological evolution competition in the IT industry
  • Intensifying competition from new entrants
  • Increasing risks of cyber attacks and data breaches
  • Stricter regulations and rising compliance costs
  • Development burden from diversifying customer needs
  • Risks of collaboration issues with external partners
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and skill shortages
  • Exchange rate fluctuations affecting overseas expansion costs
  • Risk of investment slowdown due to economic environment changes
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters
  • Impact from changes in Dai Nippon Printing's management policies

Innovations

2023: Advanced Blockchain Payment Platform

Overview
Strengthens secure payment infrastructure using blockchain technology in the fintech field.
Impact
Improved transaction transparency and security, acquiring new customers.

2022: Expansion of Multi-Factor Authentication Services

Overview
Promotes productization of advanced authentication technology combining biometrics and others.
Impact
Significant increase in unauthorized access prevention effects.

2021: Enhanced Cloud-Based Security Monitoring Services

Overview
Updates network monitoring services compatible with cloud environments.
Impact
Able to meet growing demand from cloud users.

2020: API Integration Platform Development

Overview
Launches API integration services to facilitate connections between multiple systems.
Impact
Achieves business efficiency through customer system integration.

Sustainability

  • Strengthening information security management
  • Enhancing corporate governance
  • Promoting paperless operations to reduce environmental impact
  • Promoting work-style reforms for employees to achieve work-life balance
  • Implementing IT education support programs as social contribution activities
  • Establishing appropriate personal information protection systems
  • Operating energy-efficient data centers
  • Compliance adherence in the supply chain
  • Continuous improvement of security threat response capabilities
  • Strengthening recruitment activities to promote diversity
  • Establishing labor safety and health management systems
  • Regional community support using information technology