IX Knowledge

Basic Information

Stock Code
9753
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 1979
Listing Year
May 1988
Official Website
https://www.ikic.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

IX Knowledge is an independent systems integrator founded in 1979, providing IT solutions across various industries centered on finance and telecommunications, and offering comprehensive services from consulting to operation and maintenance as a mid-sized company in the information and communications industry.

Current Situation

IX Knowledge recorded net sales of 17.3 billion yen and net assets of 4 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2017, maintaining stable management. Its main business is system integration, providing one-stop services from design to operation and maintenance, earning high trust in the finance and telecommunications sectors. In recent years, it has strengthened its research, survey, and consulting operations, focusing on solutions based on technological capabilities and customer needs. It has expanded its business base through active establishment of subsidiaries and mergers, and contributes to compliance and industry standardization as a member of organizations such as the Information Service Industry Association. Moving forward, it will leverage the trend toward digital transformation, focusing on technology development for AI and cloud utilization to strengthen competitiveness. It has established management strategies for sustainable growth, aiming for medium- to long-term sales growth and market share expansion.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Current form established through 1999 merger
  • Over 30 years of experience in financial systems
  • Collaborates with many major companies despite being independent
  • Company name is abbreviation for 'Information & Knowledge Innovation'
  • Member of numerous IT industry associations
  • Headquarters located in Minato-ku Kaigan area
  • Subsidiary IKI At Learning handles education business
  • Maintained stable capital structure and management since founding

Hidden Connections

  • Former President Kasuga Masataka served as JISA Vice Chairman, contributing to industry collaboration
  • Collaborates on joint projects with main competitor NTT DATA Group
  • Strengthens relationships with business partners through subsidiary establishments and transfers
  • Close network with IT venture community in Minato-ku

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding demand for DX (digital transformation)
  • Increasing IT investments in finance and telecom
  • Accelerated IT adoption by mid-sized companies
  • Widespread adoption of cloud and AI technologies
  • Growing needs for cyber security enhancements
  • Expansion of outsourcing due to IT talent shortages
  • Capabilities to address diversifying customer needs

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales exceeding 30 billion yen
  • Expand new businesses in AI and cloud domains
  • Achieve over 30% ratio of female engineers
  • Realize fully paperless offices
  • Obtain international certification for sustainable management
  • Maintain customer satisfaction above 95%
  • Improve productivity through internal technological innovations

Business Segments

Financial Systems Solutions

Overview
Provides highly reliable system construction and operations for the financial industry, supporting business efficiency and security.
Competitiveness
Technological capabilities meeting the high security requirements unique to the financial industry
Customers
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Securities firms
  • Financial services companies
Products
  • Core banking systems
  • Payment systems
  • Risk management systems
  • Asset management systems

Telecom Systems Services

Overview
Provides large-scale system construction and monitoring/operation services for telecom operators.
Competitiveness
Extensive experience and operational know-how in large-scale infrastructure
Customers
  • Telecom carriers
  • ISPs
  • Mobile operators
Products
  • Telecom infrastructure systems
  • Network monitoring tools
  • Data management systems

IT Consulting

Overview
Proposes IT utilization strategies tailored to customer management challenges and supports transformation.
Competitiveness
Cross-industry expertise and practical consulting capabilities
Customers
  • Government agencies
  • Large manufacturers
  • Retail and distribution
  • Service industries
Products
  • Business analysis and improvement proposals
  • IT strategy development
  • Project management support

System Maintenance and Operations Services

Overview
Achieves stable system operation with 24/7 maintenance and operations services.
Competitiveness
High-quality operations framework and rapid incident response capabilities
Customers
  • Existing system users
  • New development projects
Products
  • System monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Regular maintenance

Cloud Services

Overview
Supports construction of secure and efficient cloud environments.
Competitiveness
Compatibility with diverse cloud platforms
Customers
  • Mid-sized companies
  • New ventures
Products
  • Cloud migration support
  • Cloud environment design
  • Operations support

Training and Education Services

Overview
Offers training programs to enhance employees' IT skills.
Competitiveness
Practical curriculum linked to real-world operations
Customers
  • Corporate HR development departments
  • IT engineers
Products
  • IT skills training
  • Project management training

Outsourcing Services

Overview
Various outsourcing services to reduce customer operational burdens.
Competitiveness
Flexible customization capabilities
Customers
  • Data processing companies
  • Large corporations
Products
  • System operations outsourcing
  • Help desk services

Network Construction

Overview
Provides secure, high-performance network environments.
Competitiveness
Advanced design technology and proven construction track record
Customers
  • Corporate network administrators
  • ISP operators
Products
  • LAN design and construction
  • VPN services

System Audit Services

Overview
Audit services ensuring system security and regulatory compliance.
Competitiveness
Precise audits leveraging specialized knowledge
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Large companies
Products
  • Security assessments
  • Compliance audits

IoT Solutions

Overview
Supports efficiency improvements and new business creation using IoT technology.
Competitiveness
System integration and real-time processing technology
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Smart city-related
Products
  • Sensor integration systems
  • Data collection and analysis platforms

AI and Data Analysis Services

Overview
AI and analytics solutions supporting corporate decision-making.
Competitiveness
Advanced algorithm development capabilities
Customers
  • Retail
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • Customer behavior analysis
  • Risk prediction models
  • Business optimization tools

Security Consulting

Overview
Comprehensive countermeasures for protecting information assets.
Competitiveness
Specialized knowledge responding to the latest threats
Customers
  • Corporate information management departments
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Risk assessments
  • Security policy development

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced system integration technology
  • Extensive track record in finance and telecommunications
  • Comprehensive coverage from consulting to operations
  • Flexible customer response as an independent firm
  • Specialized industry knowledge

Competitive Advantages

  • Proposal strength from cross-industry system design experience
  • Strong customer base and long-term relationships
  • Service diversification via subsidiaries
  • Reliability of services compliant with industry standards
  • Total solutions including IT consulting

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from major IT firms
  • Risk of delays in responding to rapid technological innovation
  • Uncertainty in external environment (economy, regulations)
  • Increasing frequency of cyber security threats
  • Competition for talented engineers

Innovations

2023: Promotion of Cloud-Native System Construction

Overview
Strengthened system design using microservices and container technology to support improved customer operational efficiency.
Impact
15% reduction in customer system operation costs

2022: Development of AI-Based Risk Management Solutions

Overview
Developed AI-utilizing risk prediction models for the financial sector.
Impact
Improved risk assessment accuracy and decision-making speed

2021: Launch of Cyber Security Enhancement Program

Overview
Introduced latest threat intelligence analysis platform to advance security measures.
Impact
Contributes to securing customer system safety

2020: Launch of Business Process Automation (RPA) Services

Overview
Supports customer business efficiency using RPA technology.
Impact
20% reduction in business hours for multiple customers

Sustainability

  • Promoting use of energy-efficient IT data centers
  • Reducing environmental impact through paperless initiatives
  • Active recruitment and development of female engineers
  • Introduction of employee health management programs
  • Collaboration with local communities on IT education