NSD

Basic Information

Stock Code
9759
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 1969
Listing Year
November 1988
Official Website
https://www.nsd.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

NSD is an independent system integrator founded in 1969, with strengths in software development for financial institutions. It is an information and communications company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.

Current Situation

In the fiscal year ended March 2021, NSD recorded consolidated net sales of 66.1 billion yen, operating income of 9.8 billion yen, and net income of 6.3 billion yen, maintaining a solid management foundation. The company centers its strategy on system development for financial institutions and strengthening package software, expanding operations both domestically and internationally. It focuses on leveraging the latest technologies and providing services tailored to customer needs, particularly advancing development of fintech-related software. It also works on creating a comfortable work environment, with certifications such as Health Management Excellence Corporation and Kurumin, successfully securing excellent talent. In 2024, it acquired Japan Job Posting Service to strengthen the recruitment management field and aims for multifaceted growth. It is proactive in sustainability and social contribution activities, promoting regional support and workplace improvements. Moving forward, it plans to expand into non-financial areas and promote DX to diversify its revenue base, strategically pursuing sustainable growth toward 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Started as a system development company in Osaka City at founding
  • Over 30 years of track record as a system integrator for financial institutions
  • Changed company name to 'NSD' in 2010 for brand refresh
  • Has held Privacy Mark usage permission since 2002
  • Repeatedly acquired Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Kurumin certification, focusing on child-rearing support
  • Selected as Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry certified Health Management Excellence Corporation (White 500)
  • Strong industry network as a member of Sanwa Group and Midori-kai
  • Consolidated headquarters in central Tokyo from dual Tokyo-Osaka headquarters system
  • Many financial institutions adopt NSD's package software
  • Emphasizes continuous development of IT engineers
  • Expanded into recruitment management-related business, diversifying talent services
  • Selected as a constituent of Nikkei 400 Index
  • Built framework capable of responding to diverse system development needs
  • Expanded DX support services through group subsidiaries
  • Veteran independent system integrator in Japan

Hidden Connections

  • Collaboration with Sanwa Group and Midori-kai promotes cooperation with regional financial institutions
  • Utilizing Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Kurumin certification, gaining attention as a model for workstyle reform
  • Built broad network in talent-related field through recruitment management service acquisition
  • Strengthened market trust as a constituent of JPX-Nikkei 400 Index
  • Global expansion through U.S. subsidiary creates connections with overseas financial institutions
  • Demonstrates advanced competitiveness through introduction of financial blockchain technology
  • Multiple certifications from Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, playing leading role in CSR activities
  • Health management promotion improves employee satisfaction, which enhances quality of customer services

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding digitalization needs in financial institutions
  • Increasing demand for business efficiency through DX promotion
  • Growth in fintech field and adoption of new technologies
  • Acceleration of migration to cloud environments
  • Demand for IT solutions due to workstyle reform
  • Expansion of practical use of AI and blockchain technologies
  • Talent securing enhancement through health management promotion
  • Strengthening requests for cybersecurity measures
  • Overseas market expansion and global collaboration strengthening
  • New service deployment in recruitment management field
  • Increasing IT investments in public and education sectors
  • Strengthening responses to social sustainability

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 20% market share in financial package software
  • Expand DX-related service sales to 30% of total
  • Make overseas business revenue over 10% of total sales
  • Continue and improve certification as Health Management Excellence Corporation
  • Reduce environmental impact by 30% through sustainable IT service development
  • Achieve ¥10 billion in annual sales from new business areas
  • Aim for top-class position in recruitment management-related services industry
  • Strengthen ongoing securing and development system for highly skilled talent
  • Establish leadership position in security field
  • Expand collaboration projects with local communities

Business Segments

Financial Institution System Development

Overview
Provides advanced system development and operation for various financial institutions, realizing safe and efficient financial services.
Competitiveness
High trust and experience specialized in the financial sector
Customers
  • Major domestic banks
  • Regional banks
  • Credit unions
  • Securities companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial IT subsidiaries
  • Payment service providers
  • Fintech companies
  • Cashless payment providers
  • Credit guarantee institutions
Products
  • Core banking system development
  • Payment system development
  • Online banking
  • Risk management software
  • Internal control systems
  • Customer information management
  • Loan screening systems
  • Compliance tools
  • API integration platform
  • Blockchain infrastructure

Package Software Sales and Maintenance

Overview
Develops, sells, and maintains package software to support customer business efficiency and security.
Competitiveness
Customization capabilities tailored to specific industries
Customers
  • Banks
  • Securities companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Local governments
  • Major private companies
  • SMEs
  • Service providers
  • System integrators
  • IT service companies
  • Education-related organizations
Products
  • Business efficiency package
  • Security management software
  • Data analysis tools
  • Cloud services
  • Mobile access management
  • Customer management systems
  • Business workflow systems
  • RPA implementation support
  • Compliance software
  • IT asset management tools

IT Infrastructure Operation Services

Overview
Supports stable IT infrastructure operation to enhance customer business continuity.
Competitiveness
24/7/365 operation monitoring system
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Major companies
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Logistics
  • Services
Products
  • System operation monitoring
  • Server management
  • Network monitoring
  • Cloud operation support
  • Fault response services
  • Backup management
  • Security monitoring
  • Help desk services
  • Performance optimization
  • Incident management

Digital Transformation (DX) Support

Overview
Supports DX promotion across diverse industries, contributing to business efficiency and competitive strengthening.
Competitiveness
Optimal solutions through fusion of diverse IT technologies
Customers
  • Major manufacturers
  • Retail
  • Financial services
  • Public institutions
  • Medical welfare organizations
  • Telecom companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Logistics
  • Food services
  • Services
Products
  • Business process automation
  • Data utilization solutions
  • Cloud migration support
  • AI/machine learning implementation
  • IoT integration systems
  • Mobile app development
  • RPA implementation support
  • AR/VR technology utilization
  • Customer experience optimization
  • Security enhancement

Security Services

Overview
Protects customer information assets with advanced security technologies and systems.
Competitiveness
High reliability meeting financial industry standards
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Government offices
  • Major companies
  • Medical institutions
  • Telecommunications carriers
  • Manufacturing
  • Educational institutions
  • Logistics companies
  • Retail
  • Services
Products
  • Security monitoring services
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Information leakage countermeasures
  • Access management
  • Incident response
  • Malware countermeasures
  • Threat intelligence
  • Log analysis
  • Compliance support
  • Training and education

Cloud Service Provision

Overview
Maximizes customer IT value through cloud environment optimization.
Competitiveness
Support for diverse cloud platforms
Customers
  • IT vendors
  • General companies
  • Startups
  • Financial institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Government offices
  • Medical services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Logistics
Products
  • Cloud design
  • Operation automation
  • Secure cloud construction
  • Multi-cloud management
  • Backup services
  • Database management
  • Application hosting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cost optimization

Consulting Services

Overview
Provides optimal management solutions through the integration of management and IT.
Competitiveness
Proposal strength backed by expertise and track record
Customers
  • Corporate executives
  • IT departments
  • Government offices
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Retail
  • Logistics
  • Medical organizations
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • IT strategy formulation
  • Business improvement support
  • Risk management
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Technology implementation support
  • Project management
  • DX strategy formulation
  • Cloud strategy
  • Data governance
  • Security policy

System Integration

Overview
Provides comprehensive system construction services tailored to customer requirements.
Competitiveness
Abundant project experience and reliable quality management
Customers
  • Major companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Government offices
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecom companies
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Services
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
Products
  • System design
  • Development and implementation
  • Infrastructure construction
  • Testing
  • Operation support
  • Integrated management
  • Migration
  • Maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • User training

Recruitment and HR Management Solutions

Overview
Supports companies from recruitment to attendance management with IT.
Competitiveness
User-friendly operability and integration features
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Large companies
  • Staffing agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • IT companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Logistics
  • Medical institutions
  • Government offices
Products
  • Recruitment management systems
  • Evaluation and attendance management
  • Labor management software
  • Employee portals
  • Talent management
  • Training management
  • HR analytics tools
  • Onboarding support
  • Employment contract management
  • Diversity promotion

Overseas Business Expansion

Overview
Expands IT services in overseas markets and supports local customers.
Competitiveness
Global responsiveness and local understanding
Customers
  • Overseas bases
  • Multinational companies
  • Local banks
  • Telecom carriers
  • IT partners
  • Startups
  • Regional financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Educational groups
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • System implementation support
  • Local support
  • International payment systems
  • Multilingual tools
  • Local staff training
  • Cloud integration
  • Operation and maintenance services
  • Risk management
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Consulting

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

Overview
Undertakes and operates various business processes to improve customer efficiency.
Competitiveness
High-quality and flexible service provision
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Retail
  • Government offices
  • Logistics
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Telecom companies
  • IT companies
Products
  • Data entry services
  • Customer support operations
  • Billing processing
  • Payment agency
  • Business audit support
  • Contract management
  • Attendance aggregation
  • Document creation
  • Report creation
  • Business improvement proposals

Education and Training Services

Overview
Supports talent development with education programs covering both technical and management aspects.
Competitiveness
Practical curriculum corresponding to the latest technologies
Customers
  • Customer company employees
  • IT engineers
  • Managers
  • Project managers
  • New hires
  • Financial-related companies
  • Government offices
  • Educational institutions
  • Services
  • Manufacturing
Products
  • IT skills training
  • System development training
  • Management training
  • Security education
  • Customer response training
  • DX promotion training
  • Industry knowledge education
  • New technology training
  • Leadership development
  • Communication training

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High expertise in software for financial institutions
  • Stable revenue from strengthened package software
  • Abundant system development track record
  • Talent base considerate of health management
  • Deployment across diverse business segments
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
  • Sustainable growth orientation through medium- to long-term strategies
  • Industry network through Midori-kai and Sanwa Group affiliation
  • Proactive stance on regional society contributions
  • High reliability in IT infrastructure operations
  • Advanced DX promotion support capabilities
  • Comprehensive BPO service deployment
  • Robust security service provision
  • High cloud responsiveness
  • Approach to diverse customer segments

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiation through financial industry-specialized package software
  • Synergies from expansion in recruitment management system business
  • Ability to provide diverse IT services end-to-end
  • Certified as Health Management Excellence Corporation by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Solid management evolved from dual headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka
  • Stable revenue base from strong customer foundation
  • Market superiority in fintech-related system development
  • Global responsiveness through overseas subsidiaries
  • Securing and developing talent with high specialized skills
  • Advancing organizational transformation through swift personnel measures
  • Broad customer base and trust as independent SIer
  • Multifaceted business solutions creating differentiation from competitors
  • Brand strengthening through CSR activities in collaboration with local communities
  • Ongoing robust IT infrastructure and operation support systems
  • Rapid response to market needs with advanced technology support

Threats

  • Risk of slowdown in IT investment in financial sector
  • Intensifying competition in domestic IT market
  • Legal regulations and cultural friction in overseas market expansion
  • Risk of sophisticated cyber attacks
  • Talent shortage and intensifying recruitment competition
  • Competitive lag due to delays in technological innovation
  • Order reduction due to economic fluctuations
  • Trends toward expanded in-house development by customers
  • Impact of policy changes and regulatory strengthening
  • Risk of IT infrastructure damage from disasters
  • Management risks in overseas subsidiary operations
  • Threat from new entrants from other industries

Innovations

2023: Acquisition of Japan Job Posting Service

Overview
Acquired a related company to strengthen the recruitment management system field and expand talent management services.
Impact
Contributes to business expansion in talent services field and acquisition of new customers

2022: Implementation of Blockchain Technology for Finance

Overview
Incorporated blockchain technology into payment systems to enhance security and transparency.
Impact
Improved trust from financial customers and strengthened market competitiveness

2021: Establishment of Cloud-Native Development Framework

Overview
Introduced cloud-native technologies to improve system development efficiency and reduce operation costs.
Impact
Shortened project durations and improved customer satisfaction

2024: Enhancement of Risk Management Systems Using AI

Overview
Advanced automatic detection and analysis capabilities for financial risks using AI technology.
Impact
Supports customer loss reduction through faster risk response

Sustainability

  • Maintaining certification as Health Management Excellence Corporation (White 500)
  • Strengthening child-rearing support through Kurumin certification
  • Implementing in-house work-life balance promotion programs
  • IT education support through collaboration with local communities
  • Promoting paperless operations to reduce environmental impact
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Establishing and promoting remote work systems
  • Workstyle reform aimed at reducing long working hours
  • Introduction of environmentally considerate IT assets
  • Participation in regional disaster support networks
  • Contribution to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030
  • Ongoing implementation of employee health promotion programs