What KYOSO does

KYOSO Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-headquartered, privately held Japanese IT services company founded in 1973 (with a predecessor entity dating to 1957) that delivers system development, IT infrastructure construction, cloud migration (AWS/Azure), RPA, IoT, and DX solutions primarily to large Japanese enterprises. Its core client base is concentrated in manufacturing (Toyota Group, Panasonic, Kyocera, Omron, Konica Minolta, Kawasaki Heavy Industries), supplemented by trading firms (Itochu-Marubeni Steel), telecom (KDDI, NTT Data, NEC), financial (Minato Bank), education (Hirosaki University), and government (Ministry of Defense) accounts. The company runs a direct field-sales motion with embedded engineering teams at client sites, and revenue derives from professional services (system development and maintenance), IT management consulting, BPO, and a growing stream of proprietary product licensing anchored by KYOSO PRAS+ (manufacturing-focused RPA) and IoT.kyoto (PoC-to-mass-production IoT one-stop service), complemented by platform-based service lines under the sol-KYOSO (SAP/Salesforce/Tagetik), kyoso-sa.biz (ServiceNow), and KYOSO Infra brands.

Financially, KYOSO reported FY2025 (year ending November 2025) group consolidated revenue of ¥6.15B and standalone revenue of ¥5.55B, with an 88.75% equity ratio reflecting debt-free operations maintained for over 50 years. The company employs approximately 513 people across offices in Kyoto (HQ), Tokyo, Osaka (Technical Center), and Nagoya, and holds ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Its go-to-market combines enterprise sales with industry-event participation (Japan IT Week, 地域×tech 関西, ものづくり AI/IoT展) and earned media, including coverage in Nikkei Business, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Weekly BCN, and a 2024 appearance on Yomiuri TV's BEAT documentary. Recent strategic emphasis is on Tokyo and Osaka capacity expansion, multi-vendor DX alliances (SAP, ServiceNow, Microsoft, SORACOM, Panasonic), and AI-enabled automation through AI-OCR + RPA integrations and generative AI R&D within the IoT division.

Name

KYOSO

Legal name

株式会社KYOSO

Website

https://kyoso.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KYOSO is a Kyoto-based, privately held Japanese IT services firm founded in 1973 that provides system development, cloud, RPA, IoT, and DX solutions to large Japanese enterprises, with a primary focus on manufacturing clients such as Toyota Group, Panasonic, Kyocera, and Omron.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyoto-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Services (System Development & Maintenance): Core revenue from system development, IT infrastructure construction, and ongoing maintenance/operations services. Delivered through on-site teams at client locations and internal offices. Revenue recognition is project-based with recurring maintenance contracts.
2. IT Management Consulting: IT strategy formulation and project management support services, helping clients integrate IT with business strategy.
3. Product Licensing (RPA, IoT): Revenue from proprietary product solutions including RPA tools and IoT platforms. Includes consulting, design, implementation, and ongoing operational support.
4. BPO Services: Business process outsourcing services leveraging accumulated expertise and understanding of client corporate culture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KYOSO is an independent Japanese system integrator providing end-to-end IT services including IT strategy consulting, custom system development, infrastructure construction (cloud and on-premise), and ongoing maintenance/operations for enterprise clients. Its proprietary products include KYOSO PRAS+, an RPA solution tailored to manufacturing DX challenges, and IoT.kyoto, an IoT one-stop service spanning PoC to mass production. Complementary offerings include SAP/ServiceNow/Salesforce/Tagetik implementations and a multi-vendor RPA portfolio spanning UiPath, BizRobo!, WinActor, and AI-OCR tools.

Product overview

KYOSO is an IT services company offering a portfolio of managed services and proprietary solutions. The core proprietary offerings are KYOSO PRAS+ (RPA solution for manufacturing) and IoT.kyoto (IoT one-stop service from PoC to mass production), supplemented by service offerings including SAP/Cloud development services (solkyoso.biz), ServiceNow solutions (kyoso-sa.biz), and infrastructure services (kyosoinfra.biz). The company also provides IT management consulting, contracted development, and maintenance operations services. A key capability is AI-OCR document processing combined with RPA automation, developed under the IoT division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KYOSO PRAS+: RPA solution for manufacturing industry, providing robotic process automation for manufacturing DX.
• IoT.kyoto
• KYOSO PRAS
• sol-KYOSO
• kyoso-sa.biz (ServiceNow)
• KYOSO Infra
• KYOSO Technologies

Products and services

• KYOSO PRAS+ Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform specialized for Japanese manufacturing, addressing labor shortages, social distancing, and workstyle reform through software robots that automate repetitive office and production workflows; supports multi-vendor tooling including BizRobo!, UiPath, WinActor, and AI-OCR (DxSuite).
• IoT.kyoto IoT one-stop service offering from PoC through mass production, supporting smart manufacturing, agriculture, and office automation using cloud technologies including AI, serverless computing, and edge devices; includes the SORACOM Partner Space 2022 Annual Best Partner-recognized solution.
• Infra Solutions (KYOSO Infra) Infrastructure foundation services delivering platform-agnostic solutions across physical servers, virtual infrastructure, cloud, and network systems from procurement through design, construction, and operations; targets clients seeking consolidated infrastructure support.
• sol-KYOSO (SAP/Salesforce/Tagetik Development) Implementation and customization services for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, Salesforce, and Tagetik, including Side-by-Side application development using Java/JavaScript on SAP BTP for major enterprise ERP initiatives.
• ServiceNow Solutions (kyoso-sa.biz) ServiceNow-based solutions for workflow construction, helpdesk operations, and centralized system management and operation, offering process efficiency and SaaS-based optimization primarily in the Kansai region.
• IT Management Support Services IT strategy formulation, project management support, and IT system procurement consulting services helping clients integrate IT with business strategy and achieve competitive advantage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 平均残業時間 15.3時間/月 (2025年度)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and notable.

• SORACOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationKYOSO (IoT.kyoto) was selected as SORACOM Partner Space 2022 Annual Best Partner. SORACOM provides IoT connectivity platform and KYOSO leverages this for its IoT.kyoto solutions covering PoC to mass production IoT deployments.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Tagetik. KYOSO provides implementation and customization services for major enterprise clients including development of Side-by-Side applications using Java/JavaScript on SAP BTP.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationKYOSO provides ServiceNow implementation services for business process efficiency, IT service management, workflow construction, and SaaS-based operational optimization. Recognized with multiple deployments in Kansai region.
• Microsoft (M365, Power Platform, Azure)coreTechnology or IntegrationKYOSO provides DX services using Microsoft 365, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), SharePoint, Teams, and Azure cloud services. Engages in digital transformation projects for enterprise clients using Microsoft's ecosystem.
• RPA vendors (BizRobo!, UiPath, WinActor, DxSuite)coreTechnology or IntegrationKYOSO PRAS+ offers multi-vendor RPA solutions including BizRobo!, UiPath, WinActor, and AI-OCR tools (DxSuite). Recognized with BizRobo! Family Awards 2021 LX Award for Kansai region RPA implementations in manufacturing.
• kintone / ZohoimportantTechnology or IntegrationLow-code SaaS platforms used for rapid DX solutions. KYOSO provides implementation and customization for mid-market and enterprise clients seeking quick workflow and app deployment.
• 株式会社KYOSOテクノロジcoreTechnology or IntegrationGroup subsidiary specializing in technology development and R&D. Provides additional technical depth for product development including IoT and specialized IT solutions.
• インフォテック株式会社importantTechnology or IntegrationGroup subsidiary providing additional technical capabilities and capacity for IT services and solutions delivery.
• Vieureka (Panasonic)notableTechnology or IntegrationKYOSO IoT.kyoto team developed award-winning app 'GoodBye Lost' for Panasonic's AI camera platform Vieureka Camera App Challenge 2021.
• ユーザー会参加 (Japan SAP Users Group, FUJITSUファミリ会, UNIRITA)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in user groups for SAP, Fujitsu, and UNIRITA to maintain technology partnerships and industry relationships.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BIPROGY: BIPROGY (formerly Nihon Unisys) is a Japanese independent SIer providing system integration, outsourcing, and cloud services to enterprise customers — directly comparable to KYOSO's SIer model with a similar mid-size independent ownership profile.
• Future Corporation: Future Corporation is a Japanese IT consulting and SI firm providing strategy, system development, and IT management services — comparable to KYOSO's IT management consulting, embedded delivery, and enterprise customer focus.
• SCSK Corporation: SCSK is a Japanese IT services company (Sumitomo group) providing system integration, cloud, and BPO services to enterprise clients — comparable to KYOSO in delivering full-lifecycle IT services across multiple industries in Japan.
• ITOCHU Techno-Solutions (CTC): CTC is a Japanese IT solutions provider offering system integration, cloud, and network infrastructure services to enterprise clients — comparable to KYOSO in combining consulting, system development, and infrastructure services for Japanese enterprise customers.
• Otsuka Corporation: Otsuka Corporation is a mid-size Japanese IT services company providing system integration, infrastructure, and SaaS solutions to enterprise and SMB clients across Japan — comparable in scale, independent ownership, and broad IT services mix to KYOSO.
• TIS Inc. TIS Inc. is an independent Japanese IT services group providing system development, consulting, and managed services to enterprise clients — comparable to KYOSO in operating as an independent SIer with similar service breadth and customer mix.
• NS Solutions: NS Solutions is a Japanese SIer with deep manufacturing-sector exposure (Nippon Steel group heritage) providing system development, infrastructure, and DX services to large industrial clients — closely comparable to KYOSO's manufacturing-focused IT services model and embedded delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Fujitsu Limited: Fujitsu is a global IT services and hardware provider offering system integration, cloud, and managed services — comparable to KYOSO in offering end-to-end enterprise IT services including infrastructure and application development, but vastly larger and operating globally.
• NTT Data: NTT Data is a global SI giant providing end-to-end IT services including systems integration, consulting, and managed services — overlaps significantly with KYOSO's offerings but at much larger scale and broader geographic/vertical reach.
• NRI (Nomura Research Institute): NRI is a large Japanese IT consulting and SI firm serving financial services and industrial clients — comparable to KYOSO in offering IT strategy consulting and system integration, but materially larger and serving broader enterprise verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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