iforce

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.

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

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• IoT monitoring platform
• Cloud surveillance systems
• GPS staff tracking
• IoT centralized control
• Push-to-talk communication

Headquarters

HQ city

Ginza

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. SmartPushTalk Application License: Dedicated staff management and communication application licensed for use with the Avalokite platform, supporting simultaneous broadcast and encrypted communications.
4. Professional Services: Custom system integration, deployment, and ongoing operational support for organizations implementing Avalokite across large venues, critical infrastructure, and enterprise facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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

• Xx.com/iforceceo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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