iforce
Information Task Force (iforce) provides the Avalokite IoT monitoring cloud and SmartPushTalk push-to-talk application, integrating surveillance cameras, environmental sensors, GPS tracking, and mass encrypted broadcasting for enterprise security and operations in events, transport, banking, and critical infrastructure across Japan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersGinza, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What iforce does
Information Task Force Co., Ltd. (iforce) is a privately held Japanese IoT software and hardware company founded in February 2001 in Tokyo. It develops and operates Avalokite, a high-security cloud-based IoT centralized supervisory control platform that aggregates surveillance camera feeds, environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, atmospheric, power), and GPS-based personnel and vehicle tracking into a single monitoring console, with simultaneous encrypted broadcast notification via the SmartPushTalk application. The platform integrates a wide range of communication standards (Asterisk/VoIP, XMPP, WebRTC, MQTT, LoRa/LPWA, LTE, and Wi-Fi) and supports proprietary hardware including LTE IP cameras, Hybrid ID trackers with Qi wireless charging, and LoRa gateways certified to Japanese ARIB radio standards. The company holds IS 586800 / ISO 27001 certification for information security management.
iforce generates revenue through a mix of subscription-based Avalokite cloud platform access, proprietary hardware sales, SmartPushTalk application licenses, and professional services for system integration and deployment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales driven by an inquiry form on the corporate website (available in Japanese and English), targeting organizations with large-scale monitoring and communication needs. Named use-case verticals span large venues and events, sports events, VIP security details, public transportation, broadcasting and media, banking and financial institutions, large industrial plants, airport and seaport operations, and emergency and disaster response organizations. The company employs 25 people (as of 2020) and is led by founder, President & CEO Hisao Takeuchi; it has no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional shareholders, and operates from registered offices in Tokyo's Taito and Chuo wards.
iforce firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iforce
- Legal name
- Information Task Force Co., Ltd. (インフォメーションタスクフォース株式会社)
- Website
- https://iforce.ne.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Information Task Force (iforce) provides the Avalokite IoT monitoring cloud and SmartPushTalk push-to-talk application, integrating surveillance cameras, environmental sensors, GPS tracking, and mass encrypted broadcasting for enterprise security and operations in events, transport, banking, and critical infrastructure across Japan.
- Ownership category
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iforce industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IoT Monitoring Platform
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins) (BPAKAGAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF), Site Security, Monitoring & Remote Operations (NOC/IoT) (HDAIAKAH)
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Where iforce is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ginza
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
iforce business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Avalokite Cloud Platform Subscription: SaaS-style recurring subscription to the Avalokite IoT monitoring and control cloud platform, including secure cloud storage, monitoring, analytics, and notification capabilities.
- Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware including LTE IP cameras, Hybrid ID Trackers, LoRa Gateways, and LoRa modules as components of the end-to-end Avalokite monitoring solution.
- SmartPushTalk Application License: Dedicated staff management and communication application licensed for use with the Avalokite platform, supporting simultaneous broadcast and encrypted communications.
- Professional Services: Custom system integration, deployment, and ongoing operational support for organizations implementing Avalokite across large venues, critical infrastructure, and enterprise facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Custom enterprise pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
iforce product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iforce develops and sells the Avalokite platform, a high-security IoT centralized supervisory control cloud that integrates surveillance cameras, environmental IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, atmospheric, power), and GPS-based staff tracking, and provides real-time visualization plus simultaneous mass broadcast notifications. The offering is bundled with proprietary hardware (LTE IP cameras, Hybrid ID GPS trackers, LoRa gateways/modules) and the SmartPushTalk application for encrypted voice, text, and video staff communication, sold to enterprise customers in verticals such as events, security, transport, banking, industrial plants, airports, and disaster response.
Product overview
Information Task Force Co., Ltd. (iforce) offers Avalokite as its core unified high-security IoT centralized supervisory control cloud platform. The platform integrates surveillance cameras for 24/7 monitoring and IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, atmospheric components, electricity) with GPS tracking for comprehensive environmental monitoring. Add-on modules include SmartPushTalk for encrypted multi-modal communication (voice/text/video), High-Performance IP Cameras (LTE-compatible), Hybrid ID Trackers (GPS-enabled with wireless charging), and LoRa Gateway/Module for extended-range IoT connectivity. The system provides integrated monitoring dashboards, motion event detection, simultaneous broadcast notifications, and live video distribution capabilities for enterprise security and staff management applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Avalokite: High security IoT centralized supervisory control cloud platform providing monitoring, data collection, analysis, and notification services for IoT devices.
- SmartPushTalk
Products and services
- Avalokite Cloud Platform High-security IoT centralized supervisory control cloud platform that integrates surveillance cameras, environmental IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, atmospheric components, electricity), and GPS tracking to provide 24/7 monitoring, data collection and analysis, real-time visualization, and simultaneous mass broadcast notifications. Sold to enterprise customers in verticals including large events, sports events, VIP security, public transport, broadcasting, banking, industrial plants, airports, seaports, and disaster response.
- SmartPushTalk Application Avalokite-dedicated staff communication application that provides encrypted voice, text, and video communication with GPS-based location display, simultaneous broadcast to up to 200 terminals, full call recording, timeline playback, and remote data-erase capability. Designed for enterprise staff management and group notification.
- High-Performance LTE IP Camera LTE-compatible IP camera with 30fps at 1920x1080 resolution, H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG multi-stream support, 2.5mm wide-angle lens (113° H / 62° V), IR illuminator up to 20 meters, microSD slot up to 32GB, IP66 weatherproof rating, and digital WDR. Designed for outdoor and harsh-environment surveillance deployments that lack fixed network infrastructure.
- Hybrid ID Tracker Staff tracking device with built-in u-blox EVA-M8Q GPS for real-time location tracking, Qi wireless charging support, and an SOS function. Designed for personnel management and route visualization within the Avalokite platform.
- LoRa Gateway and LoRa Module Long-range, low-power IoT communication devices supporting LoRa (ARIB STD-T108), LTE (ARIB STD-T63), and Wi-Fi (ARIB STD-T66) with IP67 dust/waterproof rating and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +50°C. Enables wide-area IoT connectivity in environments without fixed network infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Motion event detection automatically separates changed footage from continuous recording, reducing monitoring workload and improving response time to incidents.
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use iforce
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
iforce technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature10 records
iforce partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
iforce competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soracom: Tokyo-based IoT connectivity platform offering cloud-managed cellular/LoRa connectivity and device management. Closely comparable to iForce as a Japanese-headquartered IoT cloud services provider serving enterprise customers with multi-protocol device integration.
- Axis Communications: Swedish network video and IoT surveillance hardware/platform vendor with broad protocol support and analytics. Comparable to iForce as an enterprise-grade IP camera + IoT device platform serving security and surveillance verticals with multi-protocol integration.
Broad incumbents
- Milestone Systems: Open-platform video management software (XProtect) for video surveillance and IoT integration across enterprise and critical infrastructure. Comparable to Avalokite's central monitoring and analytics layer for surveillance cameras in airports, ports, and large venues.
- Bosch Security Systems: Global integrated security manufacturer offering video surveillance, access control, and IoT-enabled building security systems. Comparable to Avalokite as an integrated IoT security platform serving airports, public venues, and large enterprises.
- Secom Co., Ltd. Japan's largest security services conglomerate, offering surveillance, access control, and central monitoring services for enterprise and high-security clients. Comparable as an integrated security/IoT monitoring provider in Japan serving similar vertical end-markets (banking, critical infrastructure).
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building automation, security, and surveillance systems for commercial and critical infrastructure facilities. Comparable to iForce in providing integrated monitoring dashboards, multi-sensor environmental data, and security communications for large facilities.
- ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services): Major Japanese security guard and integrated security systems provider combining guarding, surveillance cameras, and central monitoring. Overlaps with Avalokite's central monitoring and integrated surveillance use cases for enterprise and public-sector clients.
- Yokogawa Electric: Japanese industrial automation and control systems vendor with plant monitoring/safety solutions for large-scale industrial facilities. Comparable to iForce in targeting large-scale plant operators with multi-sensor monitoring and integrated operations visibility.
- Genetec: Canadian unified security platform (Security Center) combining video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection with cloud and on-prem deployment. Comparable as a multi-vendor integrated security monitoring platform serving airports, cities, and enterprise — overlapping with Avalokite's integrated monitoring vision.
Regional players
- Macnica Networks: Japanese technology distributor and IoT/solutions provider offering network hardware, IoT platforms, and security solutions to enterprise. Comparable to iForce as a Japan-based IoT solutions provider with similar vertical enterprise customer focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
iforce financial estimates
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iforce leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
iforce funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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iforce M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about iforce
What does iforce do?
iforce develops and sells the Avalokite platform, a high-security IoT centralized supervisory control cloud that integrates surveillance cameras, environmental IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, atmospheric, power), and GPS-based staff tracking, and provides real-time visualization plus simultaneous mass broadcast notifications. The offering is bundled with proprietary hardware (LTE IP cameras, Hybrid ID GPS trackers, LoRa gateways/modules) and the SmartPushTalk application for encrypted voice, text, and video staff communication, sold to enterprise customers in verticals such as events, security, transport, banking, industrial plants, airports, and disaster response.
Is iforce a public or private company?
iforce is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was iforce founded?
iforce was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is iforce based?
iforce is headquartered in Ginza, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does iforce make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Avalokite Cloud Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales, smartPushTalk Application License and professional Services.
Who are iforce's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soracom and Axis Communications. Broad incumbents are Milestone Systems, Bosch Security Systems, Secom Co., Ltd., Honeywell Building Technologies, ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services), Yokogawa Electric and Genetec. Macnica Networks is listed as a regional player.
Does iforce have an API?
No public API is recorded for iforce.
What industry is iforce in?
iforce's product category is IoT Monitoring Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAGAL, Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins), with a secondary code of BPAMANAF, Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms. Its NAICS code is 56162 and its SIC code is 7373.