SoftwareONE Japan Celebrates 15th Anniversary!

SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Kenji Hasegawa / Raphael Herman Elp) is pleased to announce that on June 2, 2026, we celebrated our 15th anniversary since the establishment of our Japanese subsidiary.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our corporate clients and business partners who have consistently supported SoftwareOne Japan. We remain committed to providing comprehensive support, not only for purchases of cloud services and licenses, but also by working alongside our clients to achieve tangible business results on a global scale, maximizing the value of technology.

SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd. Akasaka Head Office

Since launching our software license sales business in the Japanese market in 2011, we have supported our Japanese clients' IT investments, offering integrated support from procurement and optimization of software and cloud services to their implementation and operation. Over these 15 years, we have grown into an organization that can provide even higher quality services as a company firmly rooted in the Japanese market.

This 15th anniversary is not a goal for us, but a starting point for a new stage.

We will continue to work closely with our Japanese clients, creating further value through the optimization of their AI, cloud, and software investments, and contributing to their business success.

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We sincerely thank you for your patronage over the past 15 years.

Kenji Hasegawa, Representative Director, SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners, and everyone who has supported SoftwareOne Japan on a daily basis.

Since our establishment in June 2011, we have supported our Japanese clients' IT investments, providing integrated support from issue identification to implementation, operation, and optimization in the fields of software, cloud, AI, and IT asset management. Reaching our 15th anniversary in June 2026 is a testament to the trust and support we have received from all of you, and we are deeply grateful.

In the past 15 years, the technological environment surrounding companies has changed dramatically. The widespread adoption of cloud computing, the diversification of software usage patterns, the increasing demands for security and governance, and the rapid advancement of generative AI have made IT not just an operational foundation, but a critical management theme that influences a company's competitiveness. On the other hand, many clients face challenges with complex contracts, costs, operations, and adoption.

Amidst these changes, we at SoftwareOne Japan aspire to be more than just a provider of products and services; we want to be a partner that listens carefully to our clients' needs and collaborates with them to leverage technology optimally in line with their business goals. By combining our global expertise with our execution capabilities honed in the Japanese market, we aim to go beyond simply implementing solutions and to accompany our clients until they achieve results. This is our unwavering commitment.

Furthermore, with the integration of SoftwareOne and Crayon, our group has evolved into an organization with a broader range of expertise and a stronger network. We will deliver this global strength to our Japanese clients in a practical and reliable manner. As a Japanese subsidiary based in Tokyo, we value thinking and acting in close proximity to our clients and responding to their trust.

Our 15th anniversary is not only a time to reflect on our journey so far but also a new starting point for our next steps. We will continue to support the transformation of our Japanese clients and strive for sustainable growth and new value creation together with you by maximizing the value of technology. We look forward to your continued patronage.

SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd.

Kenji Hasegawa, Representative Director

SoftwareOne Japan's 15-Year Journey

2011

June 2: SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd. established in Tokyo.

2012

Relocated to Shinjuku office building.

Expanded customer base for software license sales and cloud implementation support.

2015

Expanded customer base in the Japanese market in line with global growth.

2018

Strengthened cloud services and IT consulting domains, fully launching DX support for companies.

2019

Listed on the Swiss stock exchange, strengthening the business foundation of the Japanese subsidiary.

Acquired Massive R&D Inc., a Tokyo-based AWS specialist.

2020

Promoted cloud/SaaS optimization and advanced IT asset management services.

2021

10th Anniversary. Grew to approximately 70 employees.

Announced strategic partnership with Microsoft.

Achieved Microsoft Azure Expert MSP certification.

2023

Launched new SoftwareOne brand.

2024

Relocated to Akasaka office.

2025

Corporate integration with Crayon.

2026

SoftwareOne Japan 15th Anniversary.

Launch of channel business through Crayon integration.

Grew to approximately 90 employees.

Strengths of SoftwareOne Japan

End-to-End Integrated Support

We support maximizing IT investment value in the AI and cloud era. SoftwareOne Japan provides integrated support from procurement and contract optimization to cloud implementation, AI utilization, ITAM/SAM, and operations, achieving optimization and continuous improvement.

Global Top-Level Partner Certification Achievements

We hold top-level global certifications, including Microsoft's All Solutions Partner certification, Azure Expert MSP, and Copilot Specialization. Our expertise and track record ensure the safe and reliable promotion of cloud and AI utilization.

Global Expertise x Japanese Execution Capability

We combine global resources from over 70 countries with extensive experience in the Japanese market to provide support tailored to our Japanese clients. Furthermore, with 24/7/365 multilingual support, you can use our services with confidence in a global environment.

Vendor-Neutral Optimal Proposals

We are not dependent on specific vendors and can propose optimal combinations of multiple clouds and software, such as Microsoft and AWS.

Service Scale Expansion

Through the integration of SoftwareOne and Crayon, we have established a team of approximately 13,000 people, strengthening our expertise and network. We offer both global-scale services and the meticulous support characteristic of a Japanese subsidiary.

Continuing to support the success of our Japanese clients' businesses.

The utilization of AI, cloud, data, and software are critical themes that will determine future corporate competitiveness. SoftwareOne Japan will continue to accompany our clients not only in purchasing items such as licenses but also in how to utilize them, taking responsibility on a global scale until our clients achieve business results, and continuing to provide support that maximizes the value of technology.

About SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd.

SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of services related to AI, cloud, and software licenses on a global scale, including domestic and international software products such as Microsoft licenses, AI-related solutions like Microsoft 365 Copilot / Azure OpenAI Service, cloud implementation services and consulting for Azure and AWS, and post-implementation license management.

As the Japanese subsidiary of SoftwareOne, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in 70 countries and regions with high technical and service quality, we have been favored by many customers for over 15 years.

[Company Profile]

Company Name: SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd.

Head Office Location: 8F, Hulic JP Akasaka Building, 2-5-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052

President and Representative Director: Kenji Hasegawa / Raphael Herman Elp

Business Activities: Sales of software and cloud-related services, provision of various services

Established: June 2, 2011

Company HP: https://www.softwareone.com/ja-jp

Phone Number: 03-5005-2801 (Main)

Email Address: [email protected]

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