Netron Partners with CISA, NTT DATA, and Femas HR to Expand Japan's Cloud Service Market, Seizing Trillion-Dollar Opportunities

Digital transformation is the key factor for corporate competitiveness today, and cloud services form the foundation and driving force of digital transformation. Chairman of the Chinese Software Association, Shen Boyan, stated: "According to statistics from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan’s trade with Japan reached $113.8 billion in 2022, with IT products accounting for 16.5%, showing Taiwan’s strong competitive edge in the Japanese market." He also mentioned that, according to international market research firm IDC, public cloud service spending in Japan is expected to reach $120 billion in 2023, with a growth rate of 18.5%, making it one of the largest cloud service markets in Asia. He urged Taiwanese cloud service providers to seize this rare opportunity and actively expand into the Japanese market.

Expanding into the Japanese cloud service market requires first understanding Japan's policies and regulations. Chen Long, Deputy Director of the Institute for Digital Transformation at the Institute for Information Industry, noted: "Both Taiwan and Japan are pioneers in promoting digital transformation and smart cities. There are several cooperation plans and agreements between the two governments. Regulations related to Japan’s cloud services include data protection, security, reliability, and compatibility. Taiwanese cloud service providers are advised to thoroughly understand and comply with these regulations before entering the Japanese market and seek suitable partners."

Japan's Geopolitics, 5G, IoT, and AI Drive the Booming Cloud Service Market

Understanding Japan’s culture, business practices, market demand, competitive environment, and establishing trust and partnerships are essential for Taiwanese companies, noted Lin Zheyin, General Manager of NTT DATA’s Greater China Cloud Computing Business Group: "With the widespread adoption of 5G, IoT, and AI technologies, industries across Japan have a high demand and expectation for cloud services. However, Japan’s IT service market is mature and highly competitive, so Taiwanese companies need to have clear goals and positioning. NTT DATA has established long-term trust and partnerships with Japanese companies, providing a wide range of cloud service solutions, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). We are the best partner for Taiwanese companies looking to expand into the Japanese market."

When Taiwanese companies enter the Japanese market, they often face challenges related to data transmission latency, data security, and localization during system setup. Public cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure, which have data centers in Japan and comply with Japanese government regulations, provide excellent service quality and data security. Netron CEO Shawn Lee emphasized: "Companies can select based on the scope of services and functions, stability and reliability, security, and price. Netron is currently the only provider offering these three cloud platform services, information security, and offsite backup as a one-stop service. We assist Taiwanese companies in expanding into the Japanese market by customizing the right cloud service platform according to their needs and deploying cross-cloud platforms to reduce risks and costs associated with cloud services."

Human resources (HR) systems are essential for any company establishing or expanding an overseas branch, and system costs and implementation timelines are factors companies must consider. Femas HR Senior Consultant Lin Nien-Ying stated that to achieve minimal initial costs and immediate system management capabilities, Taiwanese companies expanding into Japan should evaluate cloud-based HR services across four areas: demand, regulations, security, and service, as a substitute for self-built HR systems. This approach not only saves the initial software and hardware costs of self-built systems but also enables pay-as-you-go cost efficiency. When choosing cloud HR services, companies should also consider whether the system complies with local regulations and whether it allows for flexible adjustments to meet management needs, such as changes to bonuses or attendance rules. Femas HR’s cloud-based HR management system is built on the Amazon cloud platform, providing comprehensive HRM functions, including attendance, payroll, approvals, and scheduling, allowing companies to flexibly adjust according to their business needs and achieve paperless management. The system is ISO 27001 certified, providing the highest level of data protection and backup. Femas HR has assisted Japanese companies in establishing a presence in Taiwan for many years and has rich experience in system implementation, offering the best HR management solutions and system setup services for various industries.

Netron is a specialist in network acceleration and security integration services, providing diverse, comprehensive, and customized one-stop cloud platform services for businesses. To date, Netron has obtained several international certifications and is an AWS Advanced Partner, Google Cloud Elite Partner, Microsoft Azure Gold Partner, Tencent Cloud Platinum Partner, and Alibaba Cloud Gold Partner. Netron continues to focus on R&D and technological innovation to offer improved services.