Persol Cross Technology

What Persol Cross Technology does

Persol Cross Technology Co., Ltd. (パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社) is a Japanese IT and engineering services firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PERSOL Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2181), founded in 2005 and rebranded to its current name around 2017. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the company combines IT/DX solutions, engineering solutions, security solutions, and engineer staffing under a single platform, with an engineer network of 11,395 professionals (as of March 2026) supporting 2,777 client companies across automotive, manufacturing, IT, and healthcare verticals. Technical capabilities span model-based development (MBD), autonomous driving/ADAS development, robotics and mobility, CAE analysis, RPA implementation, Microsoft Power BI development, CyberArk privileged access management, medical institution security assessments, and LCA/CFP product-level CO2 visualization.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts and the dispatch of engineers (both registered-type and permanent-type arrangements), with hourly unit pricing ranging from roughly 1,300 JPY (CAD operators) to 4,000 JPY (high-end engineering roles) and regional averages of 2,024–2,221 JPY. Distribution is largely sales-led enterprise field sales, supplemented by self-service portals for dispatched and freelance engineers and leveraged PERSOL Group channels. The company operates 23 domestic locations plus one overseas subsidiary (as of February 2026), holds ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018, and Privacy Mark certifications, and maintains brand recognition through No.1 rankings in the Minja 2027 graduate surveys for HR/education and IT engineer dispatch. President and Representative Director Masaki Shinji (正木 慎二) leads the firm.

Name

Persol Cross Technology

Legal name

パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社

Website

https://persol-xtech.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Persol Cross Technology is a Japan-based IT and engineering services firm and wholly-owned subsidiary of PERSOL Holdings, providing engineer staffing, IT/DX consulting, model-based development, autonomous driving support, and security solutions to 2,777 enterprise clients across automotive, manufacturing, IT, and healthcare verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Engineering Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

CRM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAD)

Keywords

• IT engineering services
• Engineer staffing
• Digital transformation consulting
• Autonomous driving development
• Cybersecurity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT/DX Solutions: Provides IT consulting, system development, DX support (AI/BI/RPA), cloud solutions, and system solutions including large-scale system development. Revenue generated from project-based contracts with enterprise clients.
2. Engineering Solutions: Design and development solutions utilizing simulation technology including autonomous driving, ADAS, robotics, engine development, experimental/认证 services, and CAE analysis. Model-based development (MBD) services for various industries.
3. Security Solutions: Cybersecurity services including CyberArk implementation, privileged access management, and medical institution security health checkup services.
4. Staffing Services (Engineer Dispatch): Dispatch of engineers to client companies. Revenue generated through margin between dispatch fees and engineer compensation. Includes both registered-type dispatch and permanent-type (無期雇用派遣) arrangements.
5. Freelance Engineer Matching: Matching service connecting freelance engineers with client companies for project-based work. Certified by the Freelance Association for two consecutive years (2025-2026).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Persol Cross Technology provides IT/DX solutions (consulting, system development, AI/BI/RPA, cloud), engineering solutions (autonomous driving/ADAS, robotics, CAE analysis, model-based development), security solutions (CyberArk PAM, healthcare security assessments), and staffing services (engineer dispatch, recruitment, freelance matching). It combines IT and manufacturing engineering expertise with a network of 11,395 engineers across 23 Japanese offices to deliver project-based professional services and workforce augmentation to enterprise clients.

Product overview

Persol Cross Technology operates as a technology solutions provider within the PERSOL Group, offering a portfolio of service-based offerings rather than a unified software product. The core offerings consist of IT/DX Solutions (encompassing IT consulting, system development, AI/BI/RPA support, and cloud solutions), Engineering Solutions (including autonomous driving/ADAS development, robotics, CAE analysis, and model-based development), Security Solutions (featuring CyberArk implementation and medical security assessments), and Staffing Services (covering temporary staffing, recruitment placement, and freelance engineer placement). Key named service products include RPA Implementation Support, LCA/CFP product CO2 visualization, Microsoft Power BI Development Support, and Model-Based Development services. The company functions primarily as a staffing and engineering services firm rather than a software product vendor, with its technology offerings delivered through consulting and service engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• はたラボ (Hatalabo): 派遣のニュース・仕事情報・業界イロハ - A media platform for dispatch engineer news, job information, and industry knowledge.
• i:ENGINEER (アイエンジニア)

Products and services

• IT/DX Solutions (IT/DXソリューション)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No.1 in 'Popular Company Rankings (Human Resources/Education Industry)' and 'IT Industry Popular Company Rankings (IT/Engineer Dispatch Division)'

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ABtC (Automotive Battery Traceability Center)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Certified as 'ABtC Certification Program Business Support Operator' for automotive battery traceability promotion. Supports the center's mission for battery traceability in the automotive industry.
• JRP (Japanese Racing Promotion)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partnership contract with JRP, operator of SUPER FORMULA racing series. This partnership supports the company's technology and engineering capabilities demonstration in high-performance motorsport environments.
• MotherNet Co., Ltd. (株式会社ナンバーワン)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MotherNet, a company specializing in supporting working mothers and parents. Provides maternity and childcare support programs for staff including childcare services, supporting work-life balance for employees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Holdings: Diversified Japanese staffing group with a meaningful technical engineer dispatch and manufacturing-focused subsidiary. Competes for the same engineer supply pool and automotive/manufacturing client base as Persol Cross Technology.
• UT Group: Engineering-focused staffing group operating dispatch and career services for manufacturing engineers. Competes with Persol Cross Technology for Japanese manufacturing engineer talent supply.
• Future Corporation: Independent IT consulting and systems integrator focused on DX and digital strategy for Japanese enterprises. Overlaps Persol Cross Technology's IT/DX solutions practice and competes for similar mid-market and enterprise consulting engagements.
• PERSOL AVC Technology: Sibling PERSOL Group subsidiary providing engineering services for AV (audio-visual) and embedded systems. Competes for similar engineering talent pools and overlapping manufacturing clients.
• Akashi Inc. Specialized in technical engineer staffing and contract engineering, with particular strength in mechanical and embedded systems. Closely overlaps Persol Cross Technology's engineering solutions customer base.
• TechnoPro Holdings: Japan's largest engineering staffing and solutions firm, providing engineer dispatch and R&D outsourcing across mechanical, electrical, IT, and bio domains. Most direct competitor to Persol Cross Technology's engineer dispatch and engineering solutions lines.
• Meitec Corporation: Pioneer of Japan's "engineer dispatch" model with a focus on high-end design and development engineers serving manufacturers. Directly comparable on the engineering staffing core with similar premium-rate positioning.

Broad incumbents

• PERSOL Temp Staff: Sister company within PERSOL Group focused on general office and administrative staffing. Operates in the same parent ecosystem but targets a broader, non-technical segment that complements Persol Cross Technology's technical focus.
• Recruit Holdings: Japan's largest HR services conglomerate, parent of Indeed and other global staffing brands. Competes with Persol Cross Technology for enterprise IT/engineering staffing spend and brand recognition among job seekers.
• BayCurrent Consulting: Premium Japanese management and IT consulting firm serving large enterprises. Adjacent rather than direct overlap, but competes for the same DX/AI consulting budget Persol Cross Technology targets with its AI/BI/RPA services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/persolcrosstechnology

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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