VAGUE

IT Services and System Integrationvague.co.jp

Company typePrivate
Founded1997
HeadquartersMinami-shinagawa, Japan
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

VAGUE firmographics

Firmographics

Name: VAGUE
Legal name: 株式会社ヴァーグ
Website: https://vague.co.jp
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1997
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

VAGUE industry classification

Industry

Product category: IT Services and System Integration
NAICS: Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)
SIC: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry: IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)
akta.pro secondary industry: Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

Custom software development
System integration services
IT infrastructure construction
Legacy system modernization
System engineering services

Where VAGUE is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Minami-shinagawa
HQ country: Japan
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

VAGUE business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

System Development (Contracted Outsource Development): Custom-made system development services delivered to customer specifications, covering requirements definition, design, programming, testing, and implementation. Revenue recognized on a project-by-project basis for contracted development work.
System Operations and Maintenance: Ongoing system support services including operations, maintenance, and management of customer IT systems with dedicated specialists ensuring information security compliance.
System Engineering Services (SES): Provision of skilled engineers to customer sites for software development, testing, and operational support across web and business system projects.
IT Infrastructure Services: Server environment construction and migration services, including consulting for optimal infrastructure setup.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom Project-Based Pricing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

VAGUE product offering

Product offering

Core offering

VAGUE provides custom system development, system operation and maintenance, and IT infrastructure construction services to Japanese enterprises. The company delivers bespoke software solutions from requirements definition and design through implementation and ongoing maintenance, supported by engineers skilled in Java, .NET, COBOL, and multiple database platforms. Complementary offerings include legacy system reconstruction, business process improvement consulting, project management for digital transformation, and on-site system engineering staffing.

Product overview

VAGUE operates as a system integration company offering a unified portfolio of software development and IT services. The core offerings consist of System Contract Development (custom bespoke development from upstream to downstream), System Operation & Maintenance, and IT Infrastructure Construction (on-premises and cloud). These are complemented by service modules including Business Improvement Service, Legacy System Reconstruction, Project Management Service, and System Engineering Service. The company specializes in web-based and business system development using languages such as Java, .NET, C#, COBOL, and databases including Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

System Contract Development (システム請負受託開発) Custom-made system development service covering requirements definition, design, programming, testing, implementation, and operation/maintenance, tailored to customer needs and challenges. Targets Japanese enterprises requiring bespoke software solutions.
System Operation & Maintenance (システム運用・保守) Ongoing system support service with dedicated specialists providing support from planning through design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance under strict information security protocols. For enterprises requiring continuous IT system operations support.
IT Infrastructure Construction (ITインフラ構築) Server environment construction services supporting both on-premises and cloud environments, including server migration services. For enterprises seeking optimal IT infrastructure setup and modernization.
Business Improvement Service (業務改善サービス) Service that visualizes black-boxed or personalized business processes, identifies current state, and proposes optimal systemization solutions aligned with customer business requirements. For enterprises seeking to eliminate inefficiencies through IT-driven process improvement.
Legacy System Reconstruction (レガシーシステム再構築) Migration service from legacy systems to open systems, providing comprehensive support from existing system analysis through design, development, and operational maintenance. For enterprises burdened by outdated legacy infrastructure and escalating maintenance costs.
Project Management Service (プロジェクトマネジメントサービス) IT/digitalization consulting service where VAGUE staff analyze current conditions, visualize issues, reduce waste through 3M (Muri, Muda, Mura), standardize work procedures, propose IT solutions for improvement, and promote digital transformation projects with ongoing PDCA support. For enterprises undertaking digital transformation initiatives.
System Engineering Service (システムエンジニアリングサービス) Engineering service covering web-based and business system development from design through development, testing, and operational maintenance, supporting multiple programming languages and operating systems. Provides skilled engineers to customer sites for project-based development and support work. For companies needing engineering staff augmentation.

Quantifiable outcome

Quality and price confidence - customers assured of high-quality deliverables at competitive pricing

Companies that use VAGUE

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

VAGUE technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

VAGUE partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

VAGUE competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

JBCC Holdings: Japanese SI company with system development, maintenance, and cloud infrastructure offerings. Directly comparable in service portfolio and customer segment focus.
DTS Corporation: Tokyo-headquartered IT services company offering custom software development, system operations, and infrastructure services. Comparable product mix and Japanese enterprise client base.
AGS Corporation: Mid-sized Japanese IT services company providing custom software development, IT infrastructure, and managed services to enterprise clients. Highly similar operating model.
Skylight Consulting: Japanese IT consulting and digital transformation firm offering custom system development, project management, and process improvement services. Comparable boutique scale and service mix.
Future Corporation: Japanese IT services firm providing custom system development, IT consulting, and business improvement services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Closely comparable to VAGUE's profile as a boutique, multi-stack systems integrator.
Computer Engineering & Consulting: Mid-sized Japanese IT services firm with custom software development, system operations, and IT consulting services. Similar size and product breadth to VAGUE.

Broad incumbents

NS Solutions Corporation: Major Japanese SI firm with deep manufacturing-client relationships delivering similar custom development, infrastructure, and operations services. Comparable enterprise client focus.
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Established Japanese IT services and network provider offering systems integration, cloud infrastructure, and managed services. Overlaps in infrastructure construction and IT operations.
TIS Inc. Large Japanese SI provider offering comprehensive system development, infrastructure, and managed services. Broader portfolio but overlapping in market, especially with legacy and corporate customers.

Regional players

NET One Systems: Japanese network and infrastructure services provider offering server construction, cloud migration, and managed services. Comparable in the IT infrastructure and cloud migration segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

VAGUE compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

VAGUE financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

VAGUE leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

VAGUE funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

VAGUE M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about VAGUE

What does VAGUE do?

Is VAGUE a public or private company?

VAGUE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was VAGUE founded?

VAGUE was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is VAGUE based?

VAGUE is headquartered in Minami-shinagawa, Japan, in the Asia region.

How does VAGUE make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. System Development (Contracted Outsource Development) is the primary driver. The others are system Operations and Maintenance, system Engineering Services (SES) and IT Infrastructure Services.

Who are VAGUE's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are JBCC Holdings, DTS Corporation, AGS Corporation, Skylight Consulting, Future Corporation and Computer Engineering & Consulting. Broad incumbents are NS Solutions Corporation, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) and TIS Inc.. NET One Systems is listed as a regional player.

Does VAGUE have an API?

No public API is recorded for VAGUE.

What industry is VAGUE in?

VAGUE's product category is IT Services and System Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAAAO, IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance, with a secondary code of BPAEAKAC, Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7370.