What Echo System does

Echo System is a private Japanese systems integrator and software product company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hiroshima, with 126 employees (July 2025) and eight regional offices spanning Hiroshima, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Fukuyama, Okayama, and Matsuyama. The company designs, develops, sells, and maintains enterprise software for mid-market manufacturers, distributors, service operators, and government-affiliated organizations in Japan, with a reported FY September 2018 revenue of ¥1.1 billion (~US$7–10M at typical JPY/USD rates).

Its core technology stack is anchored by Magic xpa (low-code application development) and Magic xpi (integration), supplemented by Java, PHP, and VB.NET. Echo System is positioned by its own materials as Japan's leading Magic development partner with 300+ completed migration projects, leveraging the platform to deliver both custom contracted development and a portfolio of vertical package products including EchoPack Sales Management (sales/purchasing/inventory ERP), Toré Toré Meat (meat processing wholesale), Senhimé/繊姫 (apparel manufacturing with color/size SKU tracking), Gokuraku Joto/極楽情途 (funeral services), and ancillary tools (e-Zumen drawing management, PocketOffice, Milkey, EchoTime time recorder, min sire bulletin board, and a cloud-based bento/lunch order management system).

Revenue is generated across five streams: (1) contracted custom development (primary), (2) vertical package licensing plus maintenance (subscription/recurring), (3) cloud SaaS subscriptions (bento order system priced from ¥3,240–¥5,000/month, EchoTime, min sire), (4) worker dispatch/staffing under General Worker Dispatch License #34-300079, and (5) information processing/cloud infrastructure resale including hardware and Citrix virtualization. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through embedded system sales engineers across all eight offices, supplemented by Magic Software Japan partner referrals and limited regional event participation (e.g., Hiroshima IT Festival 2023). The company is affiliated with System Support Holdings as a related/parent entity.

Name

Echo System

Legal name

株式会社エコー・システム

Website

https://echosystem.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Echo System is a private Hiroshima-headquartered Japanese systems integrator with 126 employees and 8 offices, specializing in Magic low-code platform custom development and vertical package software (EchoPack sales management, apparel, funeral, meat, bento ordering) for mid-market Japanese manufacturers, distributors, and service firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Software & Vertical ERP Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Software Publishers (51321), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Web Content Management (WCM) & Experience Platforms (Content Services) (HDAEAGAK), Data Extraction & Structuring (Invoices, POs, Receipts, KYC) (BPAAAKAF), Business Process-Aligned IT Outsourcing (ITO + BPO Integrated) (BPAEAMAJ)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Enterprise resource planning
• Low-code development platform
• Cloud-based SaaS services
• Mobile field applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiroshima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development (Contracted/Entrusted Development): Echo System develops custom enterprise systems for clients across manufacturing, logistics, retail, service, and government sectors. Projects range from core system replacements to web-based applications and mobile/tablet solutions. This is the company's primary revenue stream, conducted as contracted development engagements through its network of 8 offices.
2. Package Software Sales and Customization: The company sells and maintains proprietary vertical software packages including EchoPack Sales Management, Toré Toré Meat (meat processing wholesale), Senhimé (apparel), Gokuraku Joto (funeral services), and EchoTime (cloud time recording). Packages are sold with customization services tailored to each customer's operations. Revenue is generated through initial licensing and ongoing maintenance/upgrade fees.
3. Bento Order Cloud Service: A cloud-based bento (lunch) order management SaaS with monthly subscription fees starting from ¥3,240 per month for the order management system. Connected to company payroll systems for meal deduction. Auto-FAX option available. The company aims to grow this from ~¥20M annual revenue to ¥200-300M as a new business pillar.
4. Dispatch/Temporary Staffing Services: Echo System holds a general worker dispatch permit (Worker Dispatch Business License, permit #34-300079). The company places system engineers and programmers at client sites to support software development and system operations.
5. Information Processing Services and Cloud Solutions: Cloud service provision, virtualization solutions, and information processing services including network security systems and hardware sales (PCs, routers, handheld terminals).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Echo System designs, develops, produces, and sells computer and web systems, operating primarily as a low-code software development and packaged enterprise solutions company. The company's primary revenue stream is contracted custom enterprise software development (Magic xpa/xpi, Java, PHP, VB.NET), supplemented by sales of proprietary vertical ERP packages (EchoPack sales management, トレ！トレ！Meat, 繊姫 apparel, 極楽情途 funeral), cloud SaaS (お弁当EDI bento ordering, EchoTime time recorder, min sire bulletin board), mobile field apps (PocketOffice, Milkey), drawing/document management (e-図面, e-手配), and worker dispatch of system engineers.

Product overview

Echo System is a Japanese systems development company headquartered in Hiroshima with 126 employees and 8 offices nationwide. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary business software packages built primarily on the Magic low-code development platform, supplemented by Java and PHP solutions. The core product lineup centers on EchoPack販売管理 (customizable sales management system), supplemented by industry-specific solutions including トレ！トレ！Meat (meat industry), 繊姫 (apparel manufacturing), 極楽情途 (funeral services), and お弁当EDI (corporate meal ordering). Supporting products include time management (EchoTime), document management (e-図面), cloud bulletin boards (min sire), and field productivity tools (PocketOffice, Milkey). The company also provides custom development services using Magic, Java, and PHP, with particular expertise in legacy system migration and cloud deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magic: Low-code development tool partnership and Magic-based system development services
• EchoPack
• トレ！トレ！Meat
• お弁当EDIシステム
• EchoTime
• e-図面
• e-手配
• 繊姫
• 極楽情途
• min sire
• PocketOffice
• Milkey

Products and services

• EchoPack販売管理 (EchoPack Sales Management) Customizable source-code-provided sales management package system supporting manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and service sectors. Available in V14 (OCI certified) and V15 versions for Oracle Cloud deployment.
• トレ！トレ！Meat (Tore! Tore! Meat) Sales management system specifically developed for meat processing and wholesale distributors, handling inventory, sales, and distribution operations. Adopted by 30+ companies primarily in the Kanto region.
• お弁当EDIシステム / お弁当たのみませんか～？ (Bento Ordering System) Corporate lunch ordering management system enabling employees to order meals via dedicated terminals or personal devices, with aggregation features for administrators and integration with payroll systems for salary deductions. Includes DELI Station for lunch providers.
• min sire −見んさいや〜− Cloud-based bulletin board and information sharing system enabling organizations to reliably deliver announcements and instructions without requiring PCs or email addresses for recipients.
• EchoTime Cloud-based time recorder system with attendance management capabilities and optional bento ordering aggregation features. Integrates with company payroll systems and offers multiple service tiers from basic time recording to bento ordering integration.
• e-図面 (e-Zumen) Drawing and document management search system enabling electronic storage and quick retrieval of technical drawings and documents. Features fast search with indexing technology and web browser-based access. Available for Windows and Linux environments.
• e-手配 (e-Tehai) Internet ordering system for electronic procurement and order management, enabling seamless ordering workflows with suppliers and vendors.
• Web版 購読・広告・出版管理システム (Web Subscription, Advertising & Publishing Management System) Web-based subscription, advertising, and publishing management system designed for specialized newspaper publishers, enabling unified management across subscription, advertising, and publication operations.
• 繊姫 (Senhimé) Customizable sales, purchasing, and inventory management system for small-to-medium apparel manufacturers, featuring industry-specific SKU, color, and size tracking with work-in-progress management across production stages and subcontractor scheduling.
• 極楽情途 (Gokuraku Joto) Funeral industry-specific management system covering quotation, sales, and administrative processing for funeral services, including estimate creation, flower and merchandise sales management, bereaved family information services, optional tablet quotation system, and mutual aid member management.
• PocketOffice (Field Support Tablet App) Tablet-based field support application enabling efficient utilization of internal system data in the field. Features customer search with GPS, visit reporting, camera integration for image sharing, and memo functionality.
• Milkey (Inspection Checklist App) Tablet-based inspection checklist and reporting system supporting paperless inspection operations with real-time abnormality reporting to supervisors. Features customizable inspection templates and workflow-based approval processes.
• Service Shot AI Robot (配膳AIロボット サービスショット) Autonomous AI-powered delivery robot performing food delivery, plate collection, and voice guidance using LiDAR navigation for route planning and obstacle avoidance. Includes a UV/chemical-mist disinfection AI robot variant and multi-language voice options.
• Magic Low-Code Development & Migration Services Custom enterprise software development services using Magic xpa (application development) and Magic xpi (system integration). Echo System holds 300+ migration project records from Magic V8/V9Plus/uniPaaS to Magic xpa 3/4 and provides development, migration, maintenance, and technical staffing services. Includes bundle of console development, custom enterprise applications, web systems, and cloud services for various industries.
• Worker Dispatch Services (System Engineers & Programmers) Echo System holds a general worker dispatch permit (#34-300079) and places system engineers and programmers at client sites to support software development and system operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operational efficiency doubled without adding staff (IDX case — drawing digitization + internet parts ordering)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Magic Software Japan Co., Ltd. (マジックソフトウェア・ジャパン株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationMagic xpi Business Partner since at least 2019. Echo System develops enterprise systems using Magic xpa and Magic xpi platforms and is recognized as an industry-leading Magic development partner in Japan with 300+ migration completions. The partnership provides Echo System with access to Magic's low-code development platform, technical support, and joint marketing opportunities including Magic World conferences where Echo System won the Business Innovation Award 2019.
• System Support Holdings Co., Ltd. (株式会社システムサポートホールディングス)coreOthersSystem Support Holdings is the parent/holding company of Echo System. Echo System's company profile lists it as a related company. The group structure enables shared services, group procurement, and coordinated business strategy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Money Forward, Inc. Cloud business platform serving Japanese SMBs with accounting, payroll, ERP, and financial management SaaS. Comparable customer segment to Echo System but competes via cloud-native scale rather than on-premise customization.
• freee K.K. Cloud-native Japanese SaaS company offering accounting, HR/payroll, and ERP for SMBs. Represents the disruptive threat to Echo System's on-premise vertical packages, targeting the same customer base with a modern cloud-first delivery model.

Direct peers

• Yayoi Co., Ltd. Leading Japanese SMB accounting and ERP software vendor (Yayoi Accounting, Yayoi Payroll). Comparable in serving the Japanese SMB market with packaged business software, and similarly focused on regional sales and direct customer engagement rather than PLG.
• Works Applications Co., Ltd. Japanese enterprise software vendor known for A.S.I.A. and CHROME OS-based ERP suites targeting large Japanese enterprises. Comparable in packaged ERP strategy for Japanese market, though typically larger deal sizes and enterprise focus versus Echo System's mid-market.
• TDC Soft Inc. Japanese independent SI serving finance, manufacturing, and distribution verticals with custom development and packaged solutions. Comparable in scale and customer profile, with similar vertical specialization in Japanese mid-market enterprise software.
• Osaka Business Computer Co., Ltd. (OBC): Japanese SMB-focused packaged software vendor selling accounting, payroll, and ERP-style packages for Japanese SMB/mid-market. Comparable in vertical-package strategy and direct-to-customer sales model, though larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Magic Software Japan Co., Ltd. Magic xpa/xpi platform vendor and Echo System's core technology partner. As the supplier of the Magic low-code platform that underpins Echo System's entire portfolio, this is the closest functional peer and the source of both the company's moat and its platform dependency risk.
• System Support Holdings Co., Ltd. Listed parent/affiliate of Echo System per company profile. Japanese IT services holding company that provides group procurement, shared services, and coordinated business strategy across subsidiaries. Most comparable given direct ownership/affiliation overlap and shared IT services focus.

Broad incumbents

• BIPROGY Inc. (formerly Nihon Unisys): Major Japanese system integrator offering broad enterprise IT services including custom development, packaged solutions, and cloud transformation. Overlaps with Echo System in custom enterprise development but operates at much larger scale across all of Japan and globally.

Regional players

• Sapporo Computer Systems Co., Ltd. Regional Japanese system integrator focused on Hokkaido and northern Japan, providing custom development and packaged solutions for local SMBs. Comparable in regional SI + packaged software strategy, though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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