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Transformation Insights from Southeast Asia’s "Digital Pioneer": A Call for Leadership Commitment | Soichi Tajima, Genesia Ventures
As digital technology breaks down industry barriers, major companies that have long driven the Japanese economy must transform to create new business opportunities and economic value.
Product
Types and Benefits of XaaS
Starting with SaaS, which delivers software via the Internet, XaaS (Anything as a Service), where everything is offered as a service, has become a significant trend.
Design
Web Design and Typography
"95% of web design is typography."[^1] You may have heard Oliver Reichenstein, CEO and designer of iA (information Architects), a design firm that has created designs for major clients like NHK and Wikipedia, urging designers to get typography right. Oliver Reichenstein, CEO and designer of iA (information Architects), a design firm that has designed information for many major clients including NHK and Wikipedia, has a message for designers. Typography is a technology that mediates between writer and reader to enhance the reading experience, and a large portion of all web content is composed of language.
Spotlight
What Large Enterprises Need for Transformation: "Leadership Capital" | Tomoko Namba of Delight Ventures
As digital technology continues to lower the barriers between industries, the businesses and organizations of the major companies that have driven the Japanese economy must transform to create new business opportunities and economic value.
Letter
2023 CEO's Message
Last year saw significant changes in economic and social assumptions, with signs of improvement in economic activity, including the normalization of global supply chains and an increase in inbound demand, driven by infection control measures like COVID-19 vaccination and efforts to ensure continuity of life and business amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Product
Avoiding Common Mistakes When Implementing MVPs in Large Enterprises
In today’s rapidly evolving society, how can we create products that effectively address users' challenges and needs? The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is often highlighted as a powerful solution to this question.
Product
Key Features of SaaS and a Step-by-Step Guide to Launching
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the need for remote work, including from home, has rapidly increased, making SaaS a widely recognized term in Japan.
Technology
GraphQL and Apollo: The Expansion of Open Source Software and SaaS
In recent years, extensive data processing has become a standard practice in the operation of products like web services and mobile applications, not only for large enterprises but also for newly established startups.
Product
Agile Development in Large Enterprises: Key Considerations for Implementation
The software environment is rapidly evolving, and the needs for software are changing continuously. In this dynamic context, if development is planned and executed without flexibility, the resulting product may be outdated by the time it is released. Maintaining high agility in development has become a key competitive advantage, with agile methodologies like Squad, LeSS, and SAFe gaining traction due to their scalability. This shift is driving a transition from traditional waterfall development to agile practices, particularly within large corporations. This article explores agile development and its implementation in major companies, highlighting essential considerations.
Research
How Digital Transformation is Accelerating Carbon Trading and Carbon Neutrality
As climate change and weather-related disasters intensify due to global warming, companies and governments are increasingly focusing on greenhouse gas reduction and carbon neutrality initiatives to achieve a decarbonized society.
Design
Figma: The Design Platform Bridging Creativity and Technology
Figma, known for its simple shapes and colorful Memphis-style graphics, is widely used by designers, product managers, and engineers alike, creating a unique and evolving ecosystem. The number of users has rapidly expanded.
Research
The Evolution and Digital Strategy of Inditex, the World's Largest Apparel Company Behind ZARA
Inditex (Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.), one of the largest apparel companies globally and the owner of the ZARA brand, exemplifies the SPA (Specialty store of Private label Apparel) model, where it designs, manufactures, and sells its own products. Besides ZARA, the company owns other brands such as Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA HOME, and Uterqüe.