NCS&A
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 9709
- Industry
- Information and Communications
- Category Detail
- Systems & Software
- Prefecture
- Osaka Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- September 1966
- Listing Year
- December 1989
- Official Website
- https://ncsa.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
NCS&A is an independent systems integrator based in Osaka, founded in 1966, that closely collaborates with the NEC Group and excels in package software development as an IT solutions company.
Current Situation
NCS&A recorded consolidated sales of approximately ¥18.7 billion and capital of approximately ¥3.7 billion in the fiscal year ended March 2016, with approximately 1,370 consolidated employees. It primarily provides services centered on systems contracting and software development while strengthening collaboration with the NEC Group. It handles advanced IT areas such as ERP and cloud services to promote business efficiency for customers. Focusing more on domestic mid-sized companies and government offices rather than global expansion. In recent years, it has focused on data center operations and cloud service expansion to enhance IT infrastructure provisioning capabilities. Toward sustainability, it advances environmental impact reduction and energy-saving measures. In the future, it will strengthen new technology introductions and AI-utilizing solution proposals to expand share in the highly competitive systems integration market.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Long-term collaboration as a key NEC Group partner.
- Independent systems integrator headquartered in Osaka City.
- Absorbed and merged Access Co. in 2014, adopting current name.
- Solid financial base with capital exceeding ¥3.7 billion.
- Recognized as independent software developer in Nikkei company data.
- NEC (Nippon Electric) listed among major shareholders.
- 100% ownership of subsidiary Every Co., Ltd.
- Customer support across diverse IT domains.
- Actively expanding cloud services business.
- Systems provided to numerous mid-sized companies.
Hidden Connections
- Bolstering software development with NEC Group technical support.
- Positioned as a key independent SIer in Osaka's IT sector.
- Expanded business foundation via mergers and pursued diversification.
- Multifaceted capital strategy leveraging ties with major shareholder ZEN.
- Broad customer coverage from IT infrastructure and software synergies.
- Data center operations build internal tech strength and customer base.
- Distinct corporate character as independent amid competitors.
- Balanced model of Osaka-centric regional focus and national reach.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Growing DX needs among domestic mid-sized firms
- Accelerating cloud adoption
- Proliferation of AI and machine learning technologies
- Government IT infrastructure renewal demand
- Sophistication of security measures
- Bolstering regionally focused services
- Ongoing talent development and retention
- Leveraging 5G and next-gen comms tech
- SaaS market expansion
- IT support demand from workstyle reforms
- Rising interest in green IT
- Demand for internal IT service optimization
Strategic Goals
- Expand consolidated systems development sales beyond ¥20 billion
- Secure 15% market share in cloud services
- Establish leadership in share for domestic mid-sized companies
- Advance sustainable IT environment building
- Solidify advanced talent recruitment and training programs
- Strengthen IT support for local society
- Achieve diversity-respecting organizational management
- Shift to high energy-efficiency data centers
- Innovate services to boost customer satisfaction
Business Segments
Systems Integration
- Overview
- Provides system construction and maintenance to address diverse customer needs.
- Competitiveness
- Technical prowess and reliability from collaboration with the NEC Group
- Customers
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- Mid-sized companies
- Government and public offices
- Financial institutions
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Medical institutions
- Educational institutions
- Public organizations
- Service industry
- Local governments
- Products
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- Business system contracting and development
- Cloud integration
- ERP solutions
- System maintenance and operations
- Custom app development
- IT consulting
- Information security measures
- IT infrastructure construction
- Data analysis services
- Network construction
IT Infrastructure Sales and Services
- Overview
- Offers sales and management of foundational IT equipment along with cloud services.
- Competitiveness
- Broad product lineup and stable maintenance framework
- Customers
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- Corporate information systems departments
- Telecommunications carriers
- Government offices
- Small and medium enterprises
- Large corporations
- Educational institutions
- Medical corporations
- Municipalities
- Research institutions
- Manufacturing
- Products
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- Server equipment sales
- Network equipment sales
- Cloud service provision
- Data center services
- System operation services
- Security services
- Maintenance support
- Storage equipment
- Backup services
- Virtualization technology
Software Development Contracting
- Overview
- Undertakes advanced software development for various industries.
- Competitiveness
- High expertise and extensive experience among engineers
- Customers
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- Large enterprises
- System development companies
- Financial institutions
- Government offices
- Manufacturing companies
- Communications companies
- Distribution companies
- Research institutions
- Educational institutions
- Medical institutions
- Products
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- Business software development
- Package customization
- Mobile app development
- Cloud app development
- Embedded software development
- Web service development
- Database construction
- Software testing
- Operation support
- IoT integration systems
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Close collaboration with the NEC Group
- Flexible responsiveness unique to independents
- Package software development capabilities
- Long years of systems development experience
- Solid financial foundation
- Advanced engineer workforce
- Comprehensive customer support
- Broad IT infrastructure offerings
- Stable business base
- Specialized expertise for mid-sized companies
- Data center operational capabilities
- Cloud service expansion strength
- Secure information security measures
- Proven track record across diverse industries
- Regionally rooted business activities
Competitive Advantages
- High trust gained through NEC Group collaboration
- Differentiation via proprietary package software
- Strong customer base in domestic mid-sized market
- Synergy between data centers and cloud services
- Responsive customization to customer needs
- High-quality services emphasizing engineer development
- Proactive adoption and proposals of cutting-edge IT
- Stable expansion through prudent management
- Expertise in diverse industry standards
- Thorough services for small and medium enterprises
- Rich delivery experience to government offices
- Promotion of employee skills certification and qualifications
- Efficient systems maintenance and operations framework
- Management strategies considering sustainability
- Thorough data leak prevention and compliance
Threats
- Intensifying competition in the IT industry
- Price pressures from cloud service advancements
- Rising competition from major IT vendors
- Growth slowdown from domestic market maturity
- Escalating talent attrition and hiring competition
- Challenges keeping pace with rapid tech innovation
- Growing cyber security risks
- Strengthened influence of global IT firms
- Risks from regulations and contract compliance
- Market fragmentation by new entrants
- Trends in customer IT budget reductions
- Data center impacts from natural disasters
Innovations
2023: Enhancement of Cloud Infrastructure
- Overview
- Constructed an advanced cloud service platform and commenced flexible, stable service provision.
- Impact
- Accelerated cloud migration and expanded usage among customers
2022: Development of AI Business Efficiency Tools
- Overview
- Developed AI-powered business support software contributing to productivity gains.
- Impact
- Successfully reduced customer business processing times
2021: Data Center Upgrade Project
- Overview
- Introduced energy-efficient servers to reduce data center environmental impact.
- Impact
- Achieved 20% reduction in electricity consumption
2024: Introduction of Security Enhancement Measures
- Overview
- Implemented latest cyber security technologies to bolster risk management.
- Impact
- Significantly mitigated information leakage risks
2020: Development of Remote Work Support Platform
- Overview
- Launched a platform to support telework environment setup.
- Impact
- Contributed to enhanced business continuity for customers
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy efficiency in data centers
- Resource conservation through paperless initiatives
- Advancement of eco-friendly IT equipment adoption
- Employee environmental awareness programs
- Enhanced ties with social contribution activities
- Customer solutions for environmental load reduction
- Rigorous waste recycling
- Support for local environmental preservation efforts
- Design of sustainable IT services
- Carbon footprint assessment and reduction