What COSMEDIA does

COSMEDIA Co., Ltd. is a privately held Japanese IT services company headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, founded on February 19, 1986. With approximately 390 employees as of 2025, the company operates five core service lines: IT consulting (strategy, requirements, PMO, quality management, IT diagnostics), application development (banking, credit card, distribution, big data systems), IT infrastructure construction (network/server design, cloud migration, 24/7 operations), embedded software development (automotive, storage firmware, MFP, smartphones, IoT/AI devices), and security services. Its primary customers are Japanese megabanks (Mizuho, Aozora, MUFG), major credit card issuers, life and P&C insurers, securities firms, telecommunications carriers (NTT Group), systems integrers (NTT Data, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS, Nomura Research Institute), government agencies, manufacturing firms, and educational institutions. Approximately 80-90% of projects are direct contracts with major clients, delivered by IT professionals fully embedded at client sites.

The company's technology portfolio spans market, derivatives, and trading systems with proprietary expertise in Basel III, Basel 2.5 StressVaR, FRTB, and LIBOR transition; cloud migration services on AWS and Azure under APN partner status; embedded software for automotive and consumer electronics with a Kanagawa-concentrated talent pool; and proprietary cybersecurity offerings. The flagship new product is WiSAS (Wi-Fi Security Assurance Series), a cloud-managed WIDS/WIPS solution launched in August 2025 through a solution partner agreement with Splain Network, offered on a subscription model. COSMEDIA also delivers web application vulnerability diagnosis and ASM services in partnership with GMO Cybersecurity by Yerra. The company holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (valid through January 2029), ISO 9001, JIPDEC Privacy Mark, General Worker Dispatch Business license, and AWS APN partner certifications.

COSMEDIA generates revenue primarily through professional services engagements (consulting, application development, infrastructure projects) with a recently introduced subscription-based stream via WiSAS. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales targeting large Japanese financial institutions and telecommunications carriers, supplemented by a partner ecosystem (Splain Network, GMO Cybersecurity, NTT East/West, Canon). The company has historically financed growth through capital increases (most recently to JPY 100 million in October 2014) and is currently led by Representative Director and President Tanaka Hitoshi, with a founder-led private ownership structure.

Name

COSMEDIA

Legal name

COSMEDIA.CO.,LTD

Website

https://cosmedia.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

COSMEDIA is a Tokyo-based IT services company founded in 1986 that delivers IT consulting, financial systems development, IT infrastructure, embedded software, and cybersecurity services to Japanese megabanks, credit card issuers, insurers, telecom carriers, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services for Financial Institutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC), ITSM Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness (BPAEAJAM)

Keywords

• Financial IT services
• Banking systems development
• IT infrastructure consulting
• Embedded software development
• Wi-Fi security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Revenue generated from providing IT strategy formulation, requirements definition support, PMO services, quality management enhancement, and IT asset diagnostic services to enterprise clients. Services are delivered by fully embedded IT consultants at client sites.
2. Application Development Services: Revenue from designing, developing, and maintaining financial systems (banking, distribution, credit card), big data analytics, and open-system applications. Services span upstream requirements through testing and maintenance across major banks and credit card companies.
3. IT Infrastructure Construction Services: Revenue from planning, designing, building, and operating network and server infrastructure for financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, and enterprises. Covers on-premises, cloud migration (AWS/Azure), and hybrid environments. Includes network design, server construction, and 24/7 operational support.
4. Embedded Software Development Services: Revenue from developing embedded software for automotive (vehicle control, sensors, AT control, car navigation), storage devices (HDD/SSD firmware), office equipment (MFP), smartphones, and IoT/AI-driven devices. Based in Kanagawa area with a talent acquisition advantage.
5. Security Services (WiSAS & Vulnerability Diagnosis): WiSAS is offered on a subscription model with WIDS/WIPS functionality, providing full remote management, automated reporting, and cloud storage. Web vulnerability diagnosis and ASM services are offered as packaged or on-demand engagements. Delivered in partnership with Splain Network and GMO Cybersecurity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COSMEDIA provides professional IT services to Japanese enterprises, principally financial institutions, delivering IT consulting, custom application development (banking, credit card, distribution, big data), IT infrastructure construction (network, server, cloud), and embedded software development. It also offers security services including the WiSAS cloud-managed Wi-Fi security solution and web application vulnerability diagnosis, delivered by engineers embedded at client sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WiSAS (Wi-Fi Security Assurance Series): Cloud-based fully managed Wi-Fi security solution for monitoring, detecting, and blocking unauthorized Wi-Fi access points and devices.
• WiSAS 常時監視プラン (WiSAS Constant Monitoring Plan)

Products and services

• IT Consulting Services Upstream consulting offerings including IT strategy formulation support, requirements definition process support, PMO support, quality management enhancement, and IT system evaluation/diagnosis/improvement support. Delivered by IT consultants fully embedded at enterprise client sites, primarily financial institutions.
• Application Development Services Custom application development for banking systems (market/derivatives/trading, accounting, deposits, loans, ALM, AML/KYC), credit card core systems (issuer/acquirer, membership, credit, debt, point, merchant management), distribution systems, and big data analytics applications. Covers upstream requirements through testing and maintenance.
• IT Infrastructure Construction Services Planning, design, construction, and 24/7 operational support for network and server infrastructure for financial institutions, telecom carriers, and enterprises. Covers on-premises, cloud (AWS, Azure) migration, hybrid environments, and unified monitoring tools (JP1, Tivoli, SystemWalker).
• Embedded Software Development Services Embedded software development for automotive systems (vehicle control, sensors, AT control, car navigation), HDD/SSD firmware, MFP devices, smartphones, and IoT/AI device evaluation. Talent concentrated in Kanagawa area.
• WiSAS (Wi-Fi Security Assurance Series) Cloud-managed Wi-Fi security solution that visualizes all wireless device communications, monitors for unmanaged devices, IoT threats and backdoors, and detects/prevents unauthorized access. Includes WIDS/WIPS, environmental scanning, vulnerability diagnosis, and location tracking. Delivered on a full subscription model with remote management and automated reporting; supports PCI DSS Requirement 11.1.
• Web Application Vulnerability Diagnosis Service Hybrid manual and automated web vulnerability scanning service covering 40+ check items including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, path traversal, and OS command injection. Aligned with OWASP Top 10 and IPA web health check specifications. Uses PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional. Delivered with reproducible reports and remediation guidance in partnership with GMO Cybersecurity by Yerra.
• ASM (Attack Surface Management) Service External-facing IT asset discovery and continuous vulnerability assessment. Automatically collects and visualizes internet-accessible domains, subdomains, IP ranges, and cloud environments. Provides domain-level risk scoring (A-E grades) with prioritized remediation guidance and automated monitoring with alert notifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered systems to financial institutions with 20+ years of continuous relationship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

• 公益社団法人日本アメリカンフットボール協会 (Japan American Football Association, JAFA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2026COSMEDIA entered an official partner agreement with JAFA in May 2026 to support Flag Football JAPAN, the national team and Olympic development athletes, ahead of flag football's debut as an Olympic event at the Los Angeles 2028 Games (2 years away at time of announcement). The partnership aims to enhance the value of flag football as a sport. This is a marketing/community partnership supporting JAFA's Olympic program.
• 株式会社スプライン・ネットワーク (Splain Network)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Splain Network and COSMEDIA entered into a solution partner agreement in August 2025 to jointly provide the WiSAS (Wi-Fi Security Assurance Series) cloud-managed Wi-Fi security solution. COSMEDIA is the primary commercial interface to clients while Splain Network provides the underlying WiSAS technology platform and sensor infrastructure. The service uses a subscription model with WIDS/WIPS functionality, providing full remote management, automated reporting, and cloud storage without requiring modifications to existing systems.
• キヤノン販売代理店 (Canon Sales Agency)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2009COSMEDIA holds Canon sales agent status since May 2009, allowing the company to offer Canon hardware and software solutions as part of its IT services offerings.
• NTT東日本・NTT西路次販売代理店 (NTT East/West Authorized Sales Agency)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2009COSMEDIA holds authorized sales agent status for NTT East and NTT West telecommunication services since March 2009, enabling the company to recommend and provide NTT group communication solutions as part of its broader IT services portfolio.
• GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ (GMO Cybersecurity by Yerra)coreTechnology or IntegrationCOSMEDIA partners with GMO Cybersecurity by Yerra to jointly deliver the 'netde diagnosis' (ネットde診断) series of web application vulnerability diagnosis services. The partnership combines GMO's automated diagnostic platform (netde diagnosis for Web apps and ASM tools) with COSMEDIA's security consulting and professional service delivery capabilities. Services include hybrid manual+automated vulnerability scanning aligned with OWASP Top 10 and IPA web health check standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data: Japan's largest SI and a global IT services provider, listed as a partner of COSMEDIA in the data. Serves the same megabank and telecom clients at much larger scale across enterprise IT, infrastructure, and consulting.
• Fujitsu: Global Japanese-headquartered IT services and hardware provider with deep megabank relationships and large financial-systems practice. Listed as a partner of COSMEDIA in the data and competes for the same enterprise infrastructure and systems integration mandates.
• Hitachi (Hitachi Solutions / Hitachi Systems): Global Japanese conglomerate with significant IT services operations including financial systems, infrastructure, and consulting. Competes with COSMEDIA for large-scale megabank system integration contracts.
• NEC Corporation: Major Japanese IT services and infrastructure vendor serving government, telecom, and financial clients including megabanks. Comparable in IT consulting, infrastructure construction, and security services scope.

Direct peers

• BIPROGY (formerly UNISYS Japan): Japanese SI with a strong focus on financial, public-sector, and distribution systems, including card and banking platforms. Comparable mid-large scale IT services peer with similar megabank and credit-card client base to COSMEDIA.
• Future Corporation (Future Inc.): Japanese IT consulting and systems integrator with strong financial services focus, particularly in banking and securities IT modernization. Comparable in upstream consulting and megabank systems development to COSMEDIA.
• OBC (On-Balance Corporation): Japanese IT services firm specializing in financial and accounting systems for banks, credit unions, and corporate treasury functions. Comparable niche financial-systems peer with similar Tokyo customer base.
• Nomura Research Institute (NRI): One of Japan's largest IT services firms, with deep roots in securities and financial systems consulting and development. NRI is both a customer of and competitor to COSMEDIA in the Japanese financial IT space, with overlapping megabank and securities-firm engagements.
• TIS Inc. Major Japanese independent SI with a dedicated financial services business line covering banking, credit cards, and insurance core systems. Directly comparable to COSMEDIA in scope of financial systems development and IT consulting services for megabanks and insurance firms.
• SCSK Corporation (Sumitomo Corporation subsidiary): Japanese IT services firm with strong financial and industrial client base, providing systems development, infrastructure, and consulting. Comparable scale and end-market focus to COSMEDIA in the Japanese financial SI segment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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