This case study showcases VTI’s successful enhancement of an insurance mobile app for a leading Japanese insurance group. Using Swift and Kotlin, we resolved legacy issues, developed a scalable new app on iOS and Android, and integrated advanced features, ensuring seamless operation and user satisfaction through our efficient offshore model. Client’s Background Our client is…
Our client, a prominent automotive and manufacturing company in Japan, employs over 40,000 professionals and manages 382 domestic and international subsidiaries across 16 countries, generating gross sales of 16,907 billion yen. With SAP set to end support for its current platform by 2025 in favor of the advanced S/4HANA system, the client faces an urgent…
In Japan, the 2025 Cliff has become a pressing issue, driven by the overwhelming number of legacy systems still in operation across the country. Modernization, or Legacy modernization has emerged as a strategic imperative for businesses seeking to remain competitive, agile, and innovative in an increasingly digital landscape. This article will answer “What is modernization?”,…
The Beginnings of a Strategic IT Partnership Founded in 1965, Nomura Research Institute (NRI) is a leading global consulting and IT solutions provider, renowned for its strategic insights and advanced technology solutions across industries. With a commitment to driving digital transformation, NRI empowers businesses worldwide to innovate and achieve sustainable growth. On that journey, a…
What is a Legacy System? A legacy system refers to outdated software or hardware that continues to be used within an organization despite being superseded by more advanced technologies. These systems often serve critical business functions but are difficult to maintain or integrate with modern solutions. Classic Legacy System Examples Common examples of legacy system…
In 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) first identified a looming technological crisis – the 2025 Cliff. Six years later, businesses remain trapped in a dangerous standstill, ignoring warnings about their crumbling legacy systems. With 2025 fast approaching, the question is no longer just What is the 2025 Cliff?—but rather, What will…
VTI, a Vietnamese IT vendor, has recently launched “Go Global IT Service”, a service that helps Japanese companies expand overseas. The company provides skilled engineers fluent in local languages working closely with Japanese headquarters to support required system adaptations/compatibility. etc. While meeting the high-quality requirements of Japanese companies, VTI is said to be able to…
Our client, a top-tier retail company in Japan, operates over 496 stores nationwide, employs more than 215,500 individuals, and generates 10 billion yen in gross sales annually. As they prepare for a significant expansion of 1,000 new stores, their current system presents critical challenges, including difficulties in scaling rapidly to match the flexibility of competitors…
When it comes to the project handover process, are you confident your tools can ensure a smooth transition? Too often, this phase is treated as a formality, but in reality, it plays a decisive role in what follows. Without the right tools, even well-managed projects can stumble – causing confusion, delays, and missed opportunities.. In…
Our customer is a bank in Japan, with a legacy system built on VB.NET that has been running for nearly two decades, and required a comprehensive upgrade to meet modern technological standards. This legacy system was running on Windows Server 2003 with outdated database structures, making it incompatible with the PHP 8 Framework, the chosen…