PCI Solutions

What PCI Solutions does

PCI Solutions, Inc. (PCIソリューションズ株式会社) is a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese IT services company and primary operating subsidiary of PCI Holdings Co., Ltd., a conglomerate listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The company employs 501-1,000 staff and operates across four business segments: an Engineering business spanning embedded systems (automotive ECU, construction machinery control, network and device software) and enterprise solutions (finance, manufacturing/distribution, public sector, social infrastructure, IT infrastructure); an ICT Solutions business covering IoT/IoE implementations and product solutions (IT asset management, cybersecurity, mainframe-to-cloud); a Product business selling proprietary SaaS, AI, and Slack-integrated applications; and an Education business providing PMP certification and project management training. Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (project-based outsourcing and engineer dispatch), one-time product licenses (e.g., AnyForm OCR Desktop starting at ¥2,000,000), and recurring SaaS subscriptions (K-Task at ¥11,000/month, GMO Sign for Slack integration), with freemium consumer distribution via the Slack App Directory.

The company's technology stack is built around AWS cloud services, serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway), Slack app development (Node.js/Bolt), and AI/ML capabilities spanning generative AI, computer vision, and RAG-based knowledge retrieval. Proprietary AI products include the Voice AI Agent for Amazon Connect (launched May 2026), Raku-RAG (on-premise generative AI), MekikiBaito (visual inspection AI for manufacturing), and a NETIS-registered rear vehicle detection system. PCI Solutions holds AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status with over 100 combined AWS certifications, Amazon Connect Service Delivery Program qualification, and is a UiPath Development Resource Partner. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for engineering outsourcing, partner-driven reselling for legacy modernization, and self-service marketplace distribution for SaaS products.

The company has executed an active M&A and restructuring strategy under the PCI Holdings umbrella: mergers with PCI Techno (January 2022) and C.L.C. (October 2022), acquisitions of Personal Information Systems Co., Ltd. (January 2023) and NSR Co., Ltd. (July 2023, 100% subsidiary), and a further group consolidation announced for April 2026. Named customers include SMFL (finance), Sanwa (manufacturing), Lester (semiconductor distribution), Layered Inc. (medical reservation systems), Kakogawa City (municipal government), and a renewable energy joint venture with Japan Green Power Development. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

PCI Solutions

Legal name

PCIソリューションズ株式会社 (PCI Solutions, Inc.)

Website

https://pci-sol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PCI Solutions is a Tokyo-based Japanese IT services company and subsidiary of TSE Prime-listed PCI Holdings, providing embedded systems engineering, enterprise IT modernization, IoT/IoE solutions, and proprietary AI/SaaS products to enterprise clients across finance, manufacturing, public sector, and infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services & Software Engineering

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Integration & Orchestration Platforms (Connectors, Workflow, iPaaS for AI) (HDAEANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), Responsible AI, AI Governance & Compliance Services (BPAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Embedded software development
• Enterprise IT services
• Cloud solutions
• AI automation
• OCR software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering/Outsourced Development: Custom software development services covering embedded systems (automotive, construction machinery, network, devices, control equipment), enterprise systems (finance, manufacturing/distribution, public sector, social infrastructure, IT infrastructure), and ICT solutions (IoT/IoE). Revenue generated through project-based outsourcing contracts, engineer dispatch, and contract development engagements.
2. Product Sales and Licensing: Sale and licensing of software products including AnyForm OCR, Amazon Connect implementation services, serverless web app development, Salesforce customization, and Slack app development. Also includes IT infrastructure products (mainframe, servers, storage, security, backup/DR).
3. SaaS/Subscription Products: Proprietary SaaS products offered on a subscription basis including K-Task (task management on Slack), 電子印鑑GMOサイン for Slack (electronic approval/seal), and JUST.DB (no-code cloud database). Also includes Freshdesk (cloud helpdesk).
4. Education/Training Services: Technical training, business skill training, and project management training services. Includes high-pass-rate PMP certification preparation courses for engineers, new graduate training, and mid-career professional development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PCI Solutions provides outsourced software engineering services across embedded systems (automotive, construction machinery, network, devices, control equipment), enterprise IT (finance, manufacturing/distribution, public sector, social infrastructure, IT infrastructure), and IoT/IoE solutions. It also develops and sells proprietary AI products (Voice AI Agent for Amazon Connect, AnyForm OCR, MekikiBaito, Skill Puzzle, Raku-RAG, rear vehicle detection system) and Slack-integrated SaaS apps (K-Task, GMO Sign for Slack, Approbird, Cat-Select), supported by AWS Advanced Tier Partner status with 100+ certifications.

Product overview

PCI Solutions offers a diversified portfolio of cloud-based and AI-powered solutions. The core AI products include Voice AI Agent for Amazon Connect (generative AI-powered automated phone support), AnyForm OCR (document text extraction), and a rear approaching vehicle detection system (computer vision). The company provides serverless web application development services and a no-code database platform (JUST.DB). Additionally, PCI Solutions offers multiple Slack-integrated applications including K-Task (task management), GMO Sign for Slack (digital signatures), Cat-Select (HR workflows), and Approbird (approval workflows). The product portfolio spans AI/ML solutions, cloud integrations, and productivity tools for enterprise customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AnyForm OCR: OCR solution supporting various business forms including fixed and variable layout documents from partner systems.
• JUST.DB
• K-Task (カタスク)
• 電子印鑑GMOサイン for Slack
• Voice AI Agent for Amazon Connect
• スキルパズル (Skill Puzzle)
• ラクラグ (Raku-RAG)
• メキキバイト (Mekiki Baito)
• 後方接近車両検知システム

Products and services

• Embedded Systems Development Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Skill Puzzle reduces planning work time by approximately 90% through AI-based personnel scheduling automation.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) / AWS JapancoreTechnology or Integration · 29 June 2026PCI Solutions operates as an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner. The partnership involves cloud-based software development, Amazon Connect implementation, serverless application development, and generative AI solutions. Two employees were recognized with prestigious AWS certifications at AWS Summit Japan 2026. The company achieved AWS 100 APN Certification Distinction in 2023 and Amazon Connect Service Delivery Program qualification in 2022.
• 株式会社エヌエスアール (NSA Corporation)minorOthers · 30 June 2023PCI Solutions acquired 100% of NSA Corporation's shares on July 6, 2023, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition aimed to leverage combined strengths for enhanced corporate value.
• 日本グリーン電力開発株式会社 (Japan Green Power Development Co., Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023Joint business contract signed in June 2023 for smart security management of solar power plants. PCI Solutions and Japan Green Power Development jointly operate 'REMOKEN,' a service that combines drone-based AI image analysis with solar power management. Additionally, PCI provided AI camera-based rear vehicle detection technology to support green mobility demonstrations.
• パーソナル情報システム株式会社 (PJS Corporation)minorOthers · 31 January 2023PCI Solutions acquired shares in PJS Corporation on January 31, 2023, making it a consolidated subsidiary of the PCI Group.
• PALTEK株式会社 (PALTEK Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2021PCI Solutions co-hosted a webinar with PALTEK in September 2021 titled 'New Normal Manufacturing Revolution Day,' where PCI presented on subscription business models for DX and PCI Solutions Research Institute presented on distributed federated learning in edge computing.
• キナクシス・ジャパン株式会社 (Kinaxus Corporation Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2021PCI Solutions joined Kinaxus Corporation's partner program and began providing various services under the program as of May 2021.
• EDGE株式会社 (EDGE Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2021Investment agreement signed on February 22, 2021, with business partnership discussions underway as of the announcement date in April 2021.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Serverworks Co., Ltd. Serverworks is a Japan-based AWS Premier Tier Services Partner specializing in cloud migration, serverless architecture, and managed AWS services. Highly comparable to PCI Solutions' AWS Advanced Tier positioning, serverless web app development, and Amazon Connect implementation services for Japanese enterprise clients.
• Future Corporation: Future Corporation is a Japanese IT services and consulting firm offering systems development, cloud, and digital transformation services. Comparable to PCI Solutions in business model (B2B IT services, embedded and enterprise systems, cloud migration) and target enterprise customer base in Japan.
• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): IIJ provides IT infrastructure, cloud services, network solutions, and managed services to Japanese enterprises. Comparable to PCI Solutions' AWS-focused cloud services, serverless web application development, and product solutions (infrastructure, security) businesses, with similar focus on Japanese enterprise customers.
• Nihon Unisys, Ltd. Nihon Unisys provides IT services, system integration, and cloud solutions to Japanese enterprises, with strong presence in financial services, public sector, and social infrastructure. Comparable to PCI Solutions' enterprise solutions business across finance, public, and infrastructure verticals, and operates at similar Japan-only geographic scope.
• TIS Inc. TIS is a major Japanese IT services company providing outsourced software development, enterprise systems integration, and cloud solutions to financial, manufacturing, and public sector clients. Directly comparable to PCI Solutions in business model (project-based engineering services), target verticals, and Japan-centric operations, though at materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Otsuka Corporation: Otsuka Corporation is a major Japanese IT solutions provider offering software licensing, systems integration, cloud services, and managed services to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable to PCI Solutions in enterprise IT services breadth but operates at much larger scale and broader customer segment.
• ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC): CTC is a large Japanese IT services company providing systems integration, cloud solutions, and enterprise software across multiple industries. Overlaps with PCI Solutions' enterprise solutions, IoT, and cloud services, though CTC operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio including hardware distribution.

Emerging players

• PKSHA Technology Inc. PKSHA Technology is a Japanese AI company providing natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning solutions to enterprises. Comparable to PCI Solutions' AI products (MekikiBaito visual inspection, Raku-RAG, Voice AI Agent) though focused more on algorithm licensing and less on integration services.
• Cloud Ace Inc. Cloud Ace is a Japanese Google Cloud Premier Partner specializing in cloud migration, data analytics, and AI/ML services. Comparable to PCI Solutions in cloud-focused professional services, AWS/serverless expertise, and generative AI offerings for Japanese enterprise clients, though anchored on GCP rather than AWS.

Regional players

• NHN Japan (NHN Corporation Japan): NHN Japan operates cloud, IT services, and gaming platforms serving the Japanese market, with parent NHN Corporation headquartered in Korea. Comparable to PCI Solutions in cloud services and IT outsourcing for Japanese enterprise clients, with similar services-led business model and Japan-centric delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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