Wide Area Network Fifty five

What Wide Area Network Fifty five does

Wide Area Network Fifty five (株式会社ワンゴジュウゴ, WAN55) is a privately held Japanese digital solutions provider founded in January 1995 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. With approximately 197 employees across three offices (Tokyo HQ, Osaka, Sendai), the firm bundles website production and operation, custom system and application development on AWS, e-commerce implementation (Shopify, EBISUMART, futureshop, ecbeing, SPIRAL), digital marketing (SEO, SNS management, GA4 analytics, advertising operations), and IT staffing dispatch under a single offering. Its proprietary product suite includes MOOGA PLUS (enterprise video streaming), meeton (online event system), MOOGA SLIM (HD-4K video compression), and 360° virtual tour and virtual exhibition modules. WAN55 serves a diversified Japanese customer base spanning government agencies (e.g., Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the Tokyo Health UPlus inter-municipality application system), enterprises (SkPerfect JSAT, ESP, Shichida Educational Research Institute, Obunsha, SHIRO), and SMBs requiring accessibility-compliant, security-certified digital builds.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project fees, recurring retainers (SNS management ¥200,000–¥500,000 per month, EC Intelligence subscriptions), subscription and licensing arrangements for proprietary products, and professional services revenue from IT staffing dispatch. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales for complex projects, inside sales for mid-market deals, formal public procurement bidding for government clients, and content/SEO marketing (133+ published technical articles) plus exhibition presence at Content Tokyo and IT Trend EXPO. The firm's ISO 27001 (registered January 2022) and Privacy Mark (initial February 2011) certifications, combined with the All-Government Unified Qualification Category C (renewed for fiscal years 2025–2027/28/29) and Tokyo Metropolitan procurement qualification (renewed for FY2025–2026), materially restrict competition for public-sector digital builds in Japan.

WAN55 is founder-controlled by representative director Akiyama Masaki, with three wholly owned subsidiaries: コアプラネット (information processing/outsourcing, acquired February 2005), クロノス・コミュニケーションズ (CMS/network support), and プログレッション (HD-4K video compression and animation production, established April 2017). Registered capital was raised to ¥50 million in December 2023; no external venture or private equity backing is disclosed. Recent moves, including a January 2023 HR system overhaul, a June 2025 Tokyo HQ office resize to a free-address model, and the April 2026 launch of vocational training subsidiary Mirai Design Academy, indicate operational maturation and a controlled, modestly organic growth posture rather than expansion-stage scaling.

Name

Wide Area Network Fifty five

Legal name

株式会社ワンゴジュウゴ

Website

https://wan55.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wide Area Network Fifty five (WAN55) is a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese digital solutions provider, established in 1995 with approximately 197 employees across three Japan offices. It serves enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions through web production, system development, EC implementation, digital marketing, and IT staffing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Production and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Connector/Adapter Frameworks & Integration Runtimes (HDAEACAJ)

Keywords

• Web production services
• System development services
• Digital marketing services
• Corporate video streaming
• IT staffing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Production and Operations: Website design, development, and ongoing operational support services. Projects range from corporate sites to campaign sites, typically billed as fixed-price projects with ongoing retainer arrangements for operational support.
2. System Development: Custom web system and application development, including AWS infrastructure setup and maintenance. Billed as project-based fixed fees.
3. EC Solutions: E-commerce site construction and digital marketing support for EC businesses. Includes Shopify implementation, platform customization, and ongoing operational support.
4. Digital Marketing Services: SEO, advertising operations, analytics, SNS management, and marketing consulting. Offered as retainer services or project-based engagements.
5. Digital Human Resource Services (SES/Dispatch): Placement and dispatch of IT professionals including web creators, digital marketers, system engineers, and administrative staff to client companies.
6. Product Licensing: Proprietary products including MOOGA PLUS video streaming service and meeton online event system, offered on subscription or licensing basis.
7. Government/Public Sector Projects: Web systems and applications for government agencies and municipalities, typically procured through formal bidding processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wide Area Network Fifty five delivers integrated digital solutions for businesses and government agencies, including website design and production, custom system and application development on AWS, digital marketing (SEO, SNS management, analytics), e-commerce platform implementation (Shopify, EC platform partners), and IT staffing/dispatch services. Its proprietary technology products include MOOGA PLUS (enterprise video streaming), meeton (online event platform), and MOOGA SLIM (video compression). Services are bundled with recurring operational support and retainer arrangements for content updates, SNS operations, and CMS maintenance.

Product overview

Wide Area Network Fifty five (ワンゴジュウゴ, WAN55) is a digital solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include: (1) WEB production and operation services for corporate sites, EC sites, and marketing; (2) System development spanning scratch development, CMS builds, and app development; (3) Digital marketing services including SEO, SNS management, GA4 analytics, and advertising; (4) A product suite comprising MOOGA PLUS for video streaming, SPIRAL customization for form/member systems, Shopify EC plans, 360° virtual tours, virtual exhibitions, meeton event system, and MOOGA SLIM video compression; (5) Human resource dispatch/recruitment services including WAN Work Web for web professionals, Enters for entertainment industry recruitment, and Mirai Design Academy vocational training; and (6) Web BPO services and information security support. The company operates across three offices (Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai) with approximately 197 employees and holds ISO 27001 and Privacy Mark certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOOGA PLUS（ムーガプラス）: 法人向け動画配信サービス
• みらいデザインアカデミー
• meeton（ミートン）
• MOOGA SLIM（ムーサスリム）
• WAN WORK FREELANCE
• エンターズ
• Wan Work Web

Products and services

• MOOGA PLUS (ムーガプラス) Enterprise video streaming platform for businesses; supports online exhibitions, corporate video distribution, and event streaming for corporate and event-use cases.
• meeton (ミートーン) Online event system enabling virtual meetings and events; part of the product lineup for digital event management, offering customizable virtual exhibition hosting.
• MOOGA SLIM (ムーガスリム) High-quality video compression service that maintains video quality while reducing file size; HD to 4K support with CDN delivery, licensing and subscription-based.
• Shopify + Wan55 (ワンゴジュウゴ) Production Plans EC site creation service using Shopify platform; includes theme selection, custom development, app integration, and operation support for D2C and SMB merchants.
• 360° Virtual Tour Virtual reality experience content created by stitching panoramic images from special cameras; supports person photography, quiz content, and Google Maps optimization, sold as packaged per-photography-point offerings.
• Virtual Exhibition (バーチャル展示会) Customizable virtual exhibition content for online service presentations; supports video distribution, live streaming, web catalogs, online seminars, and chat systems.
• Digital Human Resource Dispatch and Placement (デジタル人材サービス) IT and digital human resource dispatch and placement service; provides WEB creators, digital marketers, system engineers, and office staff for client projects under SES, dispatch, and placement models.
• WEB Production and Operation Service Comprehensive website production and operation support including content planning, design, markup, illustration, promotion measures, analytics, and video production for corporate and campaign sites.
• System Development Service System development from planning to design, markup, system development, app development, and post-launch operation; supports scratch development, CMS development, app development, and LP production, including AWS infrastructure setup.
• EC Solutions (ECソリューション) Full EC support including consulting, design, system construction, app development, operation, and staffing; works with multiple EC platforms including Shopify, EBISUMART, ecbeing, and futureshop.
• SPIRAL Customization (SPIRALカスタマイズ) Custom development service for SPIRAL cloud database platform; builds application forms, member sites, and business systems with high security, including government application systems.
• WEB BPO Service Web business process outsourcing including data entry, CMS updates, page verification, SNS operations, log aggregation, and VBA development for ongoing digital operations.
• WAN Work Web Web creator and engineer recruitment/job service for client-stationed work arrangements, supporting the company's IT staffing offerings.
• WAN WORK FREELANCE Freelance partner registration service for web creators; 30-second registration, direct client projects, 80% remote work rate.
• Enters (エンターズ) Entertainment industry-focused recruitment support service; helps candidates find careers in music, video, sports, games, and anime sectors.
• Mirai Design Academy (みらいデザインアカデミー) Vocational training school that systematizes web production company know-how; curriculum from beginner to practical skills for job seekers, supported by government vocational training programs.
• Information Security Support (情報セキュリティ支援) Personal information security and ISMS implementation support services, leveraging internal expertise gained through Privacy Mark and ISO27001 certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25万人増 (250,000 follower growth achieved for clients)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure partner. AWS used for various client projects including Happy Table application (EC2, ECS, Lambda, Aurora, API Gateway, CloudFront, Cognito, CodePipeline) and other system development projects.
• GMO Internet GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for internet services and infrastructure.
• KDDI Web CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure and communications partner.
• さくらインターネット (Sakura Internet)coreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese cloud infrastructure partner.
• PowerCMScoreTechnology or IntegrationCMS platform partner for enterprise content management implementations.
• Movable TypecoreTechnology or IntegrationCMS platform partner for website and blog implementations.
• baserCMScoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese open-source CMS platform partner.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-source CMS platform partner for website implementations.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Shopify partner. EC platform implementation partner with certified expertise in theme selection, customization, and Shopify App integration.
• SPIRAL (スパイラル)coreTechnology or IntegrationLow-code platform partner. 10+ years of SPIRAL development experience with expertise in form creation, database management, member sites, and workflow systems. Major projects include government application systems and enterprise databases.
• ebisumartcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC platform partner. Gold partner certification for EBISUMART and EBISUMART Lite platforms.
• futureshopcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC platform partner for cloud-based commerce solutions.
• ecbeingcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC platform partner. Also represents Mercart cloud EC platform.
• SHANON MARKETING PLATFORMcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation and event management platform partner.
• Synergy!coreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing automation tool partner for email and campaign management.
• learningBOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system partner for educational content platforms.
• iTutorcoreTechnology or IntegrationTutoring and education platform partner.
• FlipdeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationSales representative and operation partner for Flipdesk visitor analytics and chat tool.
• VisumocoreTechnology or IntegrationUGC (User Generated Content) tool for Instagram integration with EC sites.
• ReviCocoreTechnology or IntegrationReview marketing tool from ecbeing for collecting and managing customer reviews.
• PlayNodeコンサルティング株式会社strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEC solutions team member. Handles hands-on management consulting, new business development, and DX support. CEO Yoshino Takayuki brings experience from Fast Retailing EC marketing and D2C brand leadership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Otsuka Corporation (大塚商会): Large Japanese IT services distributor and system integrator listed on TSE; broader hardware + software portfolio but overlaps with WAN55 on system development and managed IT services for SMB and mid-market clients.
• Septeni Holdings Co., Ltd. Tokyo-listed holding company for digital advertising and SNS marketing businesses including CyberBuzz; broader portfolio than WAN55 but overlapping on digital marketing and SNS management for Japanese advertisers.
• transcosmos Inc. (trans-cosmos): Major Japanese BPO and digital services conglomerate offering EC site construction, digital marketing, and contact center services; competes with WAN55's BPO + EC + digital marketing lines at significantly larger scale.
• D.A.コンソーシアム (D.A. Consortium): Established Japanese digital advertising agency listed on TSE, providing digital marketing, data, and platform integration at much larger scale; competes with WAN55 on integrated digital + marketing engagements for enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Basic Inc. (ベーシック): Tokyo-based digital marketing and creative agency offering web production, advertising operations, video, and content marketing to Japanese enterprises; directly comparable in size and service mix to WAN55's web production + SNS + analytics offerings.
• Members Co., Ltd. (メンバーズ): Japanese digital agency specialized in web production, EC operations, and digital marketing; listed peer with a service portfolio and SMB/enterprise focus that closely mirrors WAN55's web + EC + SNS offerings.
• CyberBuzz Inc. (サイバー・バズ): Japanese SNS marketing specialist offering SNS account operations, influencer marketing, and analytics platforms; directly overlaps with WAN55's SNS運用 (SNS management plans ¥200K-¥500K/month) and content marketing services.
• Ideo Inc. (イーデオ): Tokyo-headquartered digital production company delivering web production, system development, and marketing support; similar mid-market Japanese agency profile with comparable headcount scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wan55tweet
• Facebookfacebook.com/wan55.jp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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