SmartValue

Basic Information

Stock Code
9417
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Establishment Year
June 1947
Listing Year
June 2015
Official Website
https://www.smartvalue.ad.jp/
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Overview

SmartValue is an independent IT company based in Osaka Prefecture, established in 1947, operating in the information and communications industry, with diversified businesses centered on services for local governments and cloud solutions.

Current Situation

SmartValue has transitioned from mobile business to cloud business, now featuring strengths in cloud services for local governments and digital infrastructure. As of 2022, it maintains a stable revenue base and has entered sports facility operations through subsidiaries. Focusing on cloud solutions and IT infrastructure construction for technological innovation, it pursues regionally tailored service deployment. As part of social responsibility, it promotes regional contribution activities and sustainability initiatives. In the future, it will position DX-related service enhancements at the core of its strategy, aiming for sustainable growth and business diversification. Differentiation from competitors includes advanced IT operations technology and deep insight into regional needs, with proactive investments for future market expansion.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Has a history tracing back to Sakai Battery K.K. founded in 1928.
  • Changed name from Sakai Electric Manufacturing to SDV Holdings in 2006, then to SmartValue in 2012.
  • Contributes to regional sports promotion as parent company of Kobe Storks.
  • As an independent IT company, strong in services specialized for local governments.
  • Early entrant into cloud business, starting online services in 2004.
  • Achieves business diversification through diverse subsidiaries.
  • Participates in privately-led new facility operations, bringing fresh wind to regional economy.
  • Transitioning from traditional telecom agency business centered on mobile carriers.
  • Stabilizing revenue base through business diversification.
  • Long-established company with head office in central Osaka, emphasizing regional-rooted management.
  • One of the few IT companies independently deploying car sharing business.
  • Unique strategy applying IT infrastructure know-how to local governments.
  • One Bright KOBE, based in Hyogo Prefecture, supports expansion of sports event attendance.
  • Actively engages in support for regional small and medium enterprises.
  • Focusing on technological research for realizing smart cities.

Hidden Connections

  • Fuses Kobe's regional sports and IT to promote regional revitalization.
  • Group structure with multiple subsidiaries deploys services closely tied to citizens' lives.
  • Aiming for order expansion in collaboration with national policy on local government DX promotion.
  • Positions car sharing services as key to regional economic circulation.
  • Strengthens business foundation through business alliances with major telecom carriers.
  • Contributes to forming regional sports culture through arena operations.
  • Accelerates IT adoption for small municipalities through diversified IT sector expansion.
  • Enhances social evaluation through environmentally responsive businesses and IT infrastructure operations.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increased demand from policy support for local government DX promotion
  • Market growth in car sharing and mobility services
  • Advancement and widespread adoption of cloud infrastructure technology
  • Penetration of IT infrastructure into local governments and SMEs
  • Demand for environmentally considerate services amid rising sustainability awareness
  • New revenue sources from sports facility operations
  • Customer expansion through utilization of diverse sales channels
  • Synergy effects from intra-group business collaboration
  • Competitiveness enhancement through technological innovation and talent development
  • New business opportunities in IoT and Smart City areas
  • Post-COVID recovery and increase in cloud service demand
  • Service development capability flexibly responding to customer needs

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 20% market share in cloud services for local governments
  • Exceed 100,000 annual car sharing users
  • 30% reduction in CO2 emissions through sustainable IT infrastructure realization
  • Expand sports-related business revenue to 15% of total sales
  • Nationwide rollout and revenue maximization of DX support services
  • Improve female manager ratio to over 30%
  • Enhance brand value through regional society collaboration
  • Thorough high-quality and security enhancement across all businesses
  • Maintain annual new customer acquisition rate of over 10%
  • Secure annual 2 billion yen investment in R&D for sustainable growth

Business Segments

IT Services for Local Governments

Overview
Provides IT services and cloud solutions to support DX promotion for local governments.
Competitiveness
Services specialized for local governments with deep responsiveness to regional needs
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Public organizations
  • Administrative agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
Products
  • Cloud infrastructure provision
  • Resident information management system
  • Online application platform
  • Digital Agency-related support
  • Network operation services

Mobile Communication Sales Agency Business

Overview
Serves as sales agent for major mobile carriers, handling sales promotion and customer support.
Competitiveness
Expertise in operating diverse sales channels
Customers
  • Mobile carriers
  • Telecom sales companies
  • Retail network
Products
  • Mobile device sales support
  • Customer service outsourcing
  • Telecom plan proposals
  • Smartphone initial setup outsourcing

Car Sharing and Mobility Business

Overview
Deploys next-generation mobility services with environmental consideration to improve convenience.
Competitiveness
Flexible vehicle management system through regional collaboration
Customers
  • General users
  • Corporate customers
  • Local governments
  • Transportation-related businesses
Products
  • Car sharing platform
  • Vehicle management system
  • EV usage promotion service
  • Transportation data analysis service

Data Center Operations Management

Overview
Provides stable and secure data center operations and IT infrastructure services.
Competitiveness
High-standard operations management and technical capabilities
Customers
  • Corporate IT departments
  • Software development companies
  • Cloud service providers
Products
  • Hosting services
  • Server monitoring and management
  • Backup solutions
  • Security measures

System Integration

Overview
Implements system development and optimal IT infrastructure construction tailored to customer needs.
Competitiveness
Technical responsiveness to detailed requirements
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Local public agencies
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • System design and development
  • Business efficiency solutions
  • Network construction
  • IT consulting

Sports Facility Operations Support

Overview
Deploys sports facility operations and related businesses through One Bright KOBE.
Competitiveness
Regionally attuned operations know-how and sports business experience
Customers
  • Arena operating entities
  • Sports teams
  • Event planning companies
Products
  • Facility operations management
  • Event support
  • Marketing support

IT Maintenance and Support Services

Overview
Provides maintenance and support services to ensure stable operation of customer systems.
Competitiveness
Prompt and meticulous support system
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • System maintenance
  • Operations support
  • Security monitoring
  • User support

IoT System Development

Overview
Provides digital solutions leveraging IoT technology to contribute to local communities.
Competitiveness
IoT development specialized for solving regional issues
Customers
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Logistics industry
  • Local governments
Products
  • IoT device integration
  • Data analysis platform
  • Smart city-related systems

IT Education and Training Services

Overview
Offers education programs to build up IT skills.
Competitiveness
Curriculum design aligned with practical operations
Customers
  • Corporate training organizations
  • Municipal employees
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • Cloud utilization training
  • IT security courses
  • System operations training

Cloud Service Construction Support

Overview
Provides construction support and operations improvement services to promote cloud utilization.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive support from implementation to operations
Customers
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Public institutions
  • Startups
Products
  • Cloud migration support
  • Construction consulting
  • Operations automation

System Security Services

Overview
Provides cutting-edge security services as countermeasures against cyber attacks.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive security capabilities with latest technology対応
Customers
  • Enterprises
  • Local governments
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Monitoring services
  • Security measures consulting

Mobile Application Development

Overview
Provides high-function mobile apps tailored to customer needs.
Competitiveness
Design and development emphasizing usability
Customers
  • Enterprises
  • Educational institutions
  • Local governments
Products
  • Business app development
  • Smartphone-linked systems
  • Customer management apps

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Municipality-specialized cloud services
  • Abundant IT infrastructure construction track record
  • Diversified business deployment capability
  • Advanced technical support system
  • Regional collaboration for needs understanding
  • Stable financial base
  • Flexible service provision capability
  • Sustainable business operations
  • Abundant sales channel operations
  • Group company collaboration strengths
  • Experienced management team
  • Rapid customer response capability
  • Diversification through entry into sports-related business
  • Active adoption of latest technologies
  • Continuous business investments

Competitive Advantages

  • Deploys specialized service suite focused on digitalization for local governments
  • Revenue stabilization through composite business model of car sharing and IT services
  • Strong customer relationships built through regionally rooted sales
  • Provides highly reliable services with advanced cloud infrastructure construction capabilities
  • Rich product lineup responding to diverse industry needs
  • Strength in operations support, achieving high customer satisfaction
  • Differentiation through unique business including sports facility operations
  • Focus on enhancing information security and thorough risk management
  • Market coverage expansion via multi-channel sales network
  • Establishes broad service provision system through group company collaboration
  • Trust and experienced management backed by long history
  • Maintains and enhances competitiveness through proactive investment in technological innovation
  • Tailwinds from synergy with government policies on municipal DX
  • Expansion of sales and customer base centered on provincial cities
  • Improved social evaluation through entry into environmentally responsive businesses

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from major IT vendors entering municipal market
  • Risk of declining profitability in mobile communication agency business
  • Possibility of failing to keep pace with speed of technological innovation
  • Sophistication of cyber security threats
  • Risk of demand slowdown due to regional economic stagnation
  • Business constraints from regulatory changes
  • Price competition pressure from emerging companies
  • Increased infrastructure risks from natural disasters, etc.
  • Risk of declining technical capabilities due to talent shortage
  • Impact of changes in government policies on DX support demand
  • Loss of customer trust from system failures
  • Financial strain from increasing capital investment burden

Innovations

2023: GLION ARENA KOBE Operations Launch

Overview
Launched operations of the new arena through operating company One Bright KOBE, contributing to regional revitalization.
Impact
Regional sports promotion and strengthened corporate local contributions

2022: Strengthening Cloud Services for Local Governments

Overview
Expanded development and provision of cloud infrastructure and apps for local government DX.
Impact
Improved municipal operational efficiency and resident services

2021: Expansion of Car Sharing Services

Overview
Advanced development and promotion of environmentally considerate car sharing platform.
Impact
Increased users and establishment of new revenue sources

2024: Introduction of Security Countermeasure Systems

Overview
Introduced latest cyber security technologies to enhance cloud service safety.
Impact
Improved customer trust and risk reduction

Sustainability

  • Participation in environmental conservation activities through strengthened collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of power usage efficiency improvements and renewable energy utilization
  • Thorough paperless operations to reduce environmental impact
  • Participation in sports promotion as social contribution activities
  • Building sustainable IT operations framework and promoting employee education