SCSK Corporation, led by President Takaaki Touma, has announced significant aspirations for 2025, positioning itself at the forefront of digital transformation and sustainable business practices. During the New Year address delivered to the company's employees, Touma emphasized the importance of the year, noting it as pivotal not only for the company but for the broader economic environment affected by global events.
Reflecting on the past year, Touma remarked, "Today, as we enter the 2025 fiscal year, we must actively engage with digitalization to contribute to enhancing corporate management agility, which is important for the competitiveness of Japanese companies." This statement underlines SCSK's commitment to not only adapting to changes but also leading the charge toward modern digital solutions.
The year 2025 is especially important for the Japanese IT service industry, known as the year marked by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's term "2025's cliff," which signifies significant systemic issues facing Japanese corporations. With this backdrop, SCSK aims to address these challenges through its upcoming initiatives and strategic integrations.
Over the last year, SCSK has actively pursued various integrations and developments aimed at bolstering its business capabilities. Notably, the firm acquired approval for its new subsidiary, SCSK RegTech Edge, which began operations focused on foreign exchange transactions. The establishment of SCSK Security and SCSK System Management, alongside new business partnerships like the merger with Diamond Head and SCSK Pressendo, plays integral roles in this transformation narrative.
Sustainability forms the bedrock of SCSK's growth strategy. The company has ardently pursued corporate social responsibility, having been recognized as a health management brand for ten consecutive years and earning honors on the SDGs management survey with consistent high ratings. Touma stated, "We are not satisfied with our current evaluations; we will continually work to solve social issues through sustainable business growth." This commitment reflects SCSK’s overarching goal to contribute positively to society through its business model.
A key highlight for 2025 is the planned merger with Net One Systems, which is anticipated to create synergies between advanced IT infrastructure and application services. "This year marks the year of major changes, anticipating our merger with Net One Systems, which will accelerate our transformation speed," Touma noted, positioning this integration as both timely and necessary.
The forthcoming merger aims to solidify SCSK's unique position within the market as it seeks to offer comprehensive digital services from network solutions to cloud security. By melding their strengths, both companies aspire to carve out new avenues for growth and innovation.
Through the integration, both companies will initiate effective employee communication strategies and shared cultural initiatives to facilitate smooth collaboration across diverse teams. SCSK plans to implement new HR policies aimed at fostering creativity and maximizing the potential of all employees involved.
The broader vision SCSK holds is termed the "2030 Co-creation IT Company." The ambitions of this initiative are not restricted to technological advancements but seek to include comprehensive societal impact through improved digital services. "We aim to co-create solutions alongside our customers and partners, actively addressing societal concerns through collaborative business strategies," said Touma.
Preparing for the future, SCSK sees 2025 as not only the execution of existing plans but also as the foundation for the next phase of transformation. Insights from the integration with Net One will inform subsequent mid-term plans, ensuring agility and responsiveness to both market and societal needs.
With ambitions transcending traditional business metrics, SCSK is aiming to emerge not just as another technology provider but as a pivotal force driving digital transformation aligned with sustainable practices. Employees are encouraged to embrace change and innovation as they march toward this new corporate chapter.
Through continual focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, SCSK is laying the groundwork for future success and resilience, pledging to meet the challenges posed by the shifting global economic environment with confidence and foresight.