JMC

What JMC does

JMC CO., LTD. (株式会社JMC) is a privately held Japanese education-focused ICT solutions provider specializing in digital transformation for K-12 schools and municipal boards of education. The company's core technology platform centers on "and.T," an education-specific cloud portal providing groupware, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication via USB-key-based challenge-response, complemented by the "Hardlockey" family of security products (Smart, Square 2, Staff Room, Personal, Portable) that secure school file server access through VPN encryption and dedicated hardware keys. Underlying technical differentiators include cloud security architecture aligned with ISO/IEC 27017 (documented in JMC's published information security white paper), responsive web CMS for school communications, and integration with Google for Education and Fortinet FortiGate VPN infrastructure.

The company's service portfolio extends well beyond software into a deeply integrated professional services model: system design and procurement, network construction, ongoing maintenance, help desk support, ICT supporter dispatch (onsite staff placed at schools), ICT curriculum coordination, programming education support (including Sphero-based robotics), information ethics training, and physical learning space design through the "New Room" service. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time system implementation contracts, recurring maintenance and software subscriptions (particularly Hardlockey and and.T), and ongoing professional services engagements. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting 60+ local government education departments and 573 schools nationwide across Japan, with no public pricing and bespoke institutional contracts.

Strategic positioning reflects tight focus on the Japanese education vertical — not a horizontal IT vendor entering education, but a specialist whose domain expertise, regulatory familiarity, and accumulated case-study library with prefectural and municipal boards of education (Yokohama, Toshima, Kaisei, Minamiashigara, Konan, Shinagawa, Kita Ward, Odawara) constitute the core commercial asset. The company is actively expanding its surface area into adjacent problems including zero-trust school DX environments, 3D metaverse-based non-attendance student support, and AI-enabled teacher workflows, signaling continued product evolution within its narrow vertical.

Name

JMC

Legal name

JMC CO., LTD.

Website

https://jmc-edu.co.jp

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JMC is a privately held Japanese ICT solutions provider specializing in secure cloud platforms, hardware-key authentication, and onsite support services for K-12 schools and municipal boards of education across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology Software & Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed IT Services & On‑Site Field Support (Helpdesk, Break/Fix, IMAC) (EDAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL), Network & Wi‑Fi Design/Deployment (Campus LAN/WLAN) (EDAEAHAA)

Keywords

• Education ICT solutions
• School IT infrastructure
• K-12 edtech software
• ICT support services
• School cybersecurity software

Headquarters

HQ city

Not explicitly stated in source

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT System Design and Implementation: Design, installation and construction of school ICT environments including hardware procurement, network setup, and system integration services.
2. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance services including regular inspections, troubleshooting, help desk support, and ICT supporter派遣 services.
3. Software Products (Hardlockey, and.T): Sale and licensing of security and school management software products with associated USB key authentication systems.
4. Professional Services and Consulting: Education DX consulting, programming education support, ICT curriculum coordination, and information ethics training services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JMC provides comprehensive ICT solutions for Japanese K-12 schools and municipal boards of education, encompassing system design, hardware procurement, network construction, and integration of its proprietary cloud platforms (and.T) and security products (Hardlockey family). The company complements these software products with ongoing services including school help desk, maintenance, ICT support staff dispatch (ICT支援員派遣), ICT curriculum coordination, programming education support, information ethics training, tablet support, and physical learning-space design (New Room). Solutions are sold as customized bundles combining one-time implementation with recurring support subscriptions tailored to school and municipal requirements.

Product overview

JMC (株式会社JMC) is an education-focused ICT solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on its cloud platform and.T and the Hardlockey security product line, complemented by extensive professional services including ICT support staff dispatch, curriculum coordination, programming education support, system design/implementation, maintenance, help desk services, and learning space design. The company serves educational institutions across Japan with both technology products and human support services to facilitate digital transformation in schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• and.T: JMC education-specific cloud service portal that provides groupware, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication for schools.
• and.T学校Webライター
• Hardlockeyスマート
• Hardlockey平方2
• Hardlockey職員室
• Hardlockeyパーソナル
• Hardlockeyポータブル
• RESOLTE
• ほっとのーと
• 新たな部屋

Products and services

• and.T (and.T Education Cloud Platform) Education-specific cloud platform providing a school portal with groupware, single sign-on to multiple administrative applications, and multi-factor authentication via dedicated USB keys and challenge-response authentication. Targets Japanese K-12 schools seeking a unified, secure administrative application environment.
• and.T School Web Writer (and.T学校Webライター) School website CMS that lets teachers easily create and update school homepages with responsive design, SSL communication, approval workflows, multi-factor authentication, and an emergency disaster mode for crisis communication. Targets Japanese K-12 schools and boards of education needing to standardize and streamline public web communications.
• Hardlockey Smart (Hardlockeyスマート) Secure remote-access system enabling teachers to connect to school file servers from home or business trips via VPN-encrypted communication, dedicated USB key authentication, multi-factor authentication, and data leak prevention controls. Targets K-12 schools and education departments needing secure telework and remote file access for staff.
• Hardlockey on-premises suite (Hardlockeyスクエア2 / Hardlockey職員室 / Hardlockeyパーソナル / Hardlockeyポータブル) Suite of in-school information-security products using dedicated USB keys to control access to file servers within school facilities, in staff rooms, for individual educator use, and for portable/mobile use. Targets Japanese K-12 schools and education departments that need to restrict and audit on-premises access to sensitive administrative data.
• RESOLTE School information management product in JMC's portfolio. Targets Japanese K-12 educational institutions for administrative information management.
• ほっとのーと (Hot Note) Communication and notification tool for schools. Targets Japanese K-12 schools and boards of education for parent, student, and staff communication.
• System design, implementation, and construction service (設計・導入・構築サービス) Needs assessment, hardware procurement, network design and setup, and on-site deployment of school ICT environments. Targets K-12 schools and municipal boards of education undertaking new or expanded ICT infrastructure projects, including GIGA School tablet rollouts.
• Maintenance service (保守サービス) Recurring inspection, updates, and troubleshooting for ICT equipment, systems, and networks at schools. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education needing ongoing operational support after deployment.
• School help desk (学校ヘルプデスク) Phone- and email-based technical support service for resolving ICT equipment and system issues at schools. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education needing responsive tier-1 technical support for teachers and staff.
• ICT supporter dispatch service (ICT支援員派遣サービス) Trained ICT support staff dispatched to schools to assist with technology integration, device setup, troubleshooting, and teacher training. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education that lack in-house ICT expertise; deployed across 60+ local government jurisdictions cumulatively.
• ICT curriculum coordinator service (ICTカリキュラムコーディネーター) Specialized staff who help teachers design and implement ICT-integrated lessons and instructional strategies. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education seeking to systematize ICT-enabled pedagogy across classes.
• Programming education support service (プログラミング教育支援サービス) Curriculum development, teaching materials, and classroom assistance for implementing computational thinking and programming lessons. Targets K-12 schools delivering the national programming education curriculum.
• Information morals training and lectures (情報モラル研修・講座) Training programs on information ethics and digital citizenship for students, teachers, and parents. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education needing structured digital-citizenship and information-ethics education.
• Tablet Anshin Support (タブレット安心サポート) Comprehensive support service covering setup, troubleshooting, and user assistance for tablet devices deployed under Japan's GIGA School program. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education operating large-scale student tablet fleets.
• Google for Education Education DX Package (Google for Education 教育 DX パッケージ) Comprehensive implementation package for Google for Education, including device deployment, setup, and ongoing support services bundled by JMC. Targets K-12 schools and boards of education adopting Google's education productivity and classroom tools.
• Learning space design "New Room" (学びの空間デザイン「新たな部屋」) Physical learning-space design service that converts existing school facilities (computer labs, spare classrooms) into innovative learning environments by combining ICT equipment with flexible furniture, based on the Watering Hole, Campfire, Sandpit, Cave, Mountain Top learning space model. Targets K-12 schools seeking to modernize pedagogy and create STEAM/multi-functional learning environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% satisfaction rate reported in teacher seminar feedback for ICT utilization efficiency improvements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationJMC offers Google for Education Education DX Package as one of its service offerings, integrating Google's education technology solutions into their comprehensive school ICT offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data Group: Japan's largest system integrator with active K-12 and Board of Education contracts spanning ICT design, security, and operations — a broad incumbent competing with JMC for large municipal ICT deals.
• SoftBank Corp. Major Japanese telecom with a 'SoftBank for Education' line of school connectivity, device, and content services — a broader incumbent with overlapping school-device and connectivity offerings in the same geography.
• Fujitsu Limited: Major Japanese system integrator with a substantial education practice selling ICT design, deployment and managed services to Boards of Education — a large incumbent whose education unit overlaps JMC's core field.
• Benesse Corporation: Major Japanese educational publisher and EdTech operator with diversified offerings across K-12, including digital learning services — a broader incumbent operating adjacent to JMC in the Japanese education market.

Direct peers

• NetSupport: UK-based vendor of classroom and IT management software sold to schools worldwide — overlapping JMC's teacher/ICT tooling and school help desk service model across K-12.
• Securly: US-based K-12 student safety and web-filtering platform sold to Boards of Education and districts — a comparable niche specialist targeting school administrators with compliance and security tooling analogous to Hardlockey.
• Clever: US-based K-12 identity, SSO, and data platform sold to Boards of Education — directly comparable to JMC's and.T SSO/groupware proposition for schools.
• Lightspeed Systems: US-based K-12 school IT management and filtering vendor serving schools with device-level security, monitoring, and management tooling — directly overlapping JMC's tablet/security management stack.
• GoGuardian: US-based K-12 EdTech vendor providing device management, classroom management, and security tools to schools and districts — directly comparable to JMC's combination of classroom software, security, and tablet support.
• Impero: UK-based K-12 classroom and device management platform sold to schools globally — comparable in delivering consolidated device, content, and safeguarding controls to JMC's and.T and Hardlockey offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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