HIT

What HIT does

HIT (株式会社エイチ・アイ・ティ / Human Interface Technology) is an independent Japanese systems development company founded on August 6, 2004 and headquartered in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The company designs and builds custom enterprise software, with particular depth in financial systems (banking branch operations, foreign currency online deposit platforms, foreign exchange OCR, and fingerprint biometric authentication), GLOVIA-based ERP implementations (financial accounting, HR/payroll, sales management, cost accounting), and Salesforce-based CRM and content management solutions. Additional portfolio areas include call center operator processing, semiconductor production management (crucible tracking), government/quasi-governmental accounting systems, apparel industry accounting, and hotel fixed asset management.

The business operates three primary revenue streams: custom software development services (professional services), worker dispatching of engineering personnel under Labor Dispatch License No. 派05-300141, and software consulting. Customers are mid-to-large Japanese enterprises across financial services, IT solutions, semiconductor manufacturing, and BPO sectors, with disclosed clients including Fujitsu, Fujitsu Japan, SCSK Minori Solutions, Kiyanon IT Solutions, SUMCO JSQ, F Sas Technologies, Personal Communications Services, and Nihon System iate. The go-to-market is direct, sales-led engagement targeting enterprises in the Akita and Tokyo metropolitan areas, with project-based custom pricing and multi-year contract cadence; specific rates are not publicly disclosed. The company holds a JIPDEC Privacy Mark certification (registration No. 16820002(05)) since February 2017, reflecting compliance posture required for enterprise and government data work.

HIT is a privately held, founder/management-owned company with no identified institutional investors, PE/VC backing, or public listing. As of July 2025 it employs 24 staff. Leadership comprises Representative Director and President Asano Ryoei (浅野良栄), Chairman Kawai Toshiaki (川合俊昭), and part-time Director Kumagai Masashi (熊谷正司). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; registered capital is ¥10M. The company maintains memberships in local industry bodies (Akita Prefecture Information Industry Association, Japan Graphic Services Industry Association Akita Branch, Akita Chamber of Commerce) and sponsors local sports teams, reflecting an embedded regional identity in the Tohoku market.

Name

HIT

Legal name

株式会社エイチ・アイ・ティ

Website

https://a-hit.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HIT (株式会社エイチ・アイ・ティ) is an independent Japanese software development firm founded in 2004 in Akita, building custom financial, ERP (GLOVIA), CRM (Salesforce), and industry-specific enterprise systems for Japanese enterprises, complemented by IT staffing and consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Akita

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Development Services: Custom software development for enterprise clients including financial systems, ERP implementations, and business applications
2. Worker Dispatching (Labor Dispatch): Dispatch of engineering personnel to client companies. Registered as a labor dispatch operator (License No. 派05-300141)
3. Software Consulting: Consulting services for software implementation and deployment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HIT is an independent Japanese systems development company that provides custom enterprise software development services, including financial accounting, HR/payroll, sales management, and cost accounting systems built on Fujitsu's GLOVIA ERP platform, as well as content management and sales/customer management systems built on the Salesforce CRM platform. The company also develops specialized systems such as biometric fingerprint authentication, foreign-exchange OCR processing, banking branch management, semiconductor manufacturing production tracking, government-institution accounting, apparel-industry accounting, hotel fixed-asset management, and call center operator processing systems. In addition to custom software development, HIT offers software consulting and IT worker dispatching (labor dispatch) services to enterprise clients.

Product overview

HIT is an independent systems development company offering a portfolio of customized software solutions. The core offerings include enterprise-class GLOVIA systems for financial accounting, human resources/payroll, and core business operations (sales management and cost accounting). The company also develops specialized systems including foreign currency online banking, fingerprint biometric authentication, forex OCR processing, financial branch management, semiconductor manufacturing production tracking, government accounting, apparel industry accounting, hotel fixed asset management, and Salesforce-based content/sales management platforms. Additionally, they provide call center operator processing systems. All products are delivered as custom development services tailored to specific client requirements, along with related consulting and labor dispatch services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Enterprise Software Development Services End-to-end custom software development for enterprise clients in Japan, covering financial accounting, HR/payroll, sales management, cost accounting, CRM, content management, call center operations, banking branch systems, biometric authentication, OCR processing, and manufacturing production management, delivered primarily on Fujitsu GLOVIA and Salesforce platforms.
• GLOVIA Financial Accounting System (GLOVIA財務会計システム) Custom-developed financial accounting system on the Fujitsu GLOVIA platform for enterprise clients, managing financial transactions, ledgers, and reporting functions.
• GLOVIA HR and Payroll System (GLOVIA人事給与システム) Human resources and payroll system on the Fujitsu GLOVIA platform providing employee management, salary calculation, and related HR administrative functions for enterprises.
• GLOVIA Core Business System - Sales Management and Cost Accounting (GLOVIA基幹業務システム) Core business system on the Fujitsu GLOVIA platform encompassing sales management and cost accounting modules to support enterprise operations.
• Third-Generation Foreign Currency Online Deposit System (外貨預金第三次オンラインシステム) Third-generation online foreign currency deposit system for financial institutions, handling foreign currency transactions and account management.
• Fingerprint Matching System (指紋照合システム) Biometric fingerprint matching system for identity verification and authentication purposes.
• Foreign Exchange OCR System (為替OCRシステム) Optical character recognition system for foreign exchange documents, automating data extraction from currency exchange paperwork.
• Financial Branch Management System (金融営業店システム) Branch management system for bank branches handling customer service, account operations, and branch-level transactions.
• Semiconductor Production Management System (半導体関連・ルツボ生産管理システム) Production management system specifically designed for semiconductor manufacturing, including crucible production tracking for manufacturing clients.
• Independent Administrative Institution Accounting System (独立行政法人会計システム) Accounting system developed for independent administrative institutions (churui), meeting Japanese government accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Apparel Industry Accounting System (アパレル系企業会計システム) Accounting system customized for apparel and fashion industry companies, addressing sector-specific financial management needs.
• Hotel Fixed Asset Management System (ホテル系固定資産管理システム) Fixed asset management system designed for hotel and hospitality businesses, tracking property, equipment, and depreciation.
• Salesforce Content Management System (Salesforceコンテンツ管理システム) Custom content management system built on the Salesforce platform for managing digital assets and content workflows.
• Salesforce Sales and Customer Management System (Salesforce営業・顧客管理システム) Sales and customer management system developed on the Salesforce platform for tracking leads, opportunities, and customer relationships.
• Call Center Operator Processing System (コールセンター・オペレータ処理システム) Call center operator processing system for managing incoming calls, customer interactions, and workflow routing, typically delivered to BPO operators.
• IT Worker Dispatching / Labor Dispatch Services Dispatch of engineering personnel (SE/programmers and support staff) to client companies under a registered labor dispatch operator license (License No. 派05-300141).
• Software Consulting Services Consulting services supporting software implementation and deployment for enterprise clients.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 一般社团法人秋田県情報産業協会minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting the local IT industry in Akita Prefecture. Provides networking and industry collaboration opportunities.
• 一般社团法人日本グラフィックサービス工業会秋田支部minorOthersGraphics services industry association in Akita region, demonstrating involvement in local business community.
• 秋田商工会議所minorOthersAkita Chamber of Commerce and Industry membership supporting local business development and networking.
• ブラウブリッツ秋田後援会minorOthersCorporate sponsor/support for Blaublitz Akita, a professional soccer club, demonstrating community engagement in Akita Prefecture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Future Corporation: Independent Japanese IT consultancy and systems integrator focused on enterprise digital transformation; comparable independent-vendor model targeting similar large-enterprise accounts.
• Otsuka Corporation: Independent Japanese IT services and systems reseller that delivers custom development, ERP and staffing-like services to mid-market and enterprise customers; comparable independent model and customer mix.
• Nihon Information Create (JIEC): Japanese independent IT services firm focused on financial-institution and enterprise system development; closely parallels HIT's niche of custom-built banking and accounting systems.
• TIS Inc. Independent Japanese IT services group providing custom software development and financial-industry solutions; closest direct peer in terms of independent-vendor positioning and financial-systems depth.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data Group: Japan's largest systems integrator with deep financial-services and government practice; competes for the same accounts HIT serves but at vastly larger project scale.
• BIPROGY: Formerly Nihon Unisys, one of Japan's large independent SIs with strong enterprise and financial systems footprint; overlaps HIT's GLOVIA-style ERP/financial implementation work at far greater scale.
• NS Solutions: Major independent Japanese SI with deep financial-services and ERP systems practice; comparable in targeting banks and regulated enterprises with custom development, though at significantly larger scale than HIT.
• Accenture Japan: Global consultancy with large Japan operations delivering enterprise systems integration, ERP, and Salesforce implementations; competes for the same large-enterprise digital-transformation wallet as HIT.

Others

• Persol Holdings: Major Japanese HR/staffing group (parent of Persol Communications, an HIT customer); comparable via the labor-dispatch/engineer-placement revenue stream that is one of HIT's three business lines.

Emerging players

• Abeam Consulting: Japanese-origin consulting and systems integration firm specializing in ERP/Salesforce implementations; overlaps HIT's GLOVIA and Salesforce integration capabilities on the consulting-and-implementation layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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