i Cubed Systems, Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Tsutomu Sasaki; hereinafter i Cubed Systems, Inc. ) and Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takuya Hirano; hereinafter "Microsoft Japan") have agreed to a new collaboration in the "mobile-first, cloud-first" era and will cooperate in the enterprise mobile device management (MDM) field.
Through this collaboration, i Cubed Systems, Inc., Japan's largest service provider in mobile security and MDM (*1) i Cubed Systems, Inc. will enhance Windows support for its MDM service "CLOMO MDM." Furthermore i Cubed Systems, Inc. will fully migrate the "CLOMO MDM" platform from Amazon Web Services to Microsoft's public cloud service "Microsoft Azure." This migration will enable advanced interoperability with Microsoft's Windows 10,and the cloud-based security solution Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS).
- *1: Ranked #1 in the Mobile Management (MDM/MAM/MCM) market for four consecutive years: Source: "Techno System Research: 2014 Edition PC Asset Management / Mobile Management Market Marketing Analysis," "Techno System Research: 2013 Edition PC Asset Management / MDM Market Marketing Analysis" (based on actual shipment value)
In today's business environment, the explosive growth of cloud services and the adoption of devices running various mobile platforms—such as Windows, iOS, and Android—are accelerating. Consequently, the need for effective management of information and content accessed on these devices, along with comprehensive and efficient management and operation of devices across all mobile platforms, is growing ever more critical. Responding to this market context and rising customer demand, i Cubed Systems, Inc. has been recognized for its Microsoft Azure"support quality," "TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)," and "richness and speed of enterprise feature support." It also considered the growing expectations for Windows-powered devices in the enterprise market and the persistent demand for 2-in-1 devices. Consequently, i Cubed Systems decided to fully migrate the CLOMO platform to Microsoft Azure and expand its solutions for the Windows platform.In particular, we believe the various enhanced features in Windows 10 significantly improve its suitability as a mobile device for enterprise use. We anticipate that the increased adoption of Windows 10 will expand mobile usage scenarios, including tasks closer to core enterprise systems.Microsoft Japan recognizes the need to partner with service providers capable of delivering unified, total solutions spanning from clients to cloud services, supporting multiple platforms to meet diverse customer needs. This is especially true in the "mobile-first, cloud-first" era, where efficient device management and advanced responses to security threats are essential. Microsoft Japan had been exploring the potential for collaboration with industry i Cubed Systems, Inc. Against this backdrop, both companies agreed that maximizing synergies would enable the provision of optimal MDM solutions demanded by enterprises, leading to this collaboration.
Through this collaboration, i Cubed Systems, Inc. will enhance Windows support for "CLOMO MDM" and provide advanced features specifically tailored for Windows-powered devices, including integration with Windows 10 and EMS. This enables customers to manage mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets from a single console screen, regardless of their existing mobile platform, including iOS and Android.Furthermore, it will maximize the utilization of Windows-powered devices, the valuable features of Microsoft's cloud services, and integration with Microsoft's partner ecosystem. This will expand the range of mobile devices and cloud services employees can use for work within enterprises, boosting productivity. At the same time, companies can achieve enhanced security, reduced management costs, and optimal utilization of their IT assets.As the first step in this collaboration, i Cubed Systems, Inc. aims to fully migrate "CLOMO" to Microsoft Azure with the cooperation of Microsoft Japan, while significantly enhancing support for the Windows platform.
- November 2015: Launch of "CLOMO MDM" supporting Windows 10
- Around Spring 2016: Launched "CLOMO MDM" integrated with EMS
- Within 2016: Launch of "CLOMO MDM" supporting unique and advanced features of Windows 10 devices
i Cubed Systems, Inc. will collaborate i Cubed Systems, Inc. not only in providing technical support for product development but also in marketing and sales. Leveraging the combined strengths of both companies, i Cubed Systems, Inc. aims to sell 100,000 licenses for Windows-powered devices in the first year. Over the next three years, it targets becoming one of Japan's largest platform services, managing over one million devices across Windows and other platforms.
Furthermore, the two companies plan to collaborate on developing new solutions to address device demand and data management/utilization in the rapidly growing IoT market.
■ You can view the presentation given at the press conference regarding this collaboration.
■ Key Features of "CLOMO MDM" Provided by i Cubed Systems, Inc.
CLOMO provides a comprehensive range of features essential for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), enabling organizations and educational institutions to implement measures for preventing information leaks, enforcing usage policies, and monitoring device status when deploying smart devices. This is achieved for devices, apps, and content.
Its key features include an easy-to-implement and operate system, such as a "purchase structure allowing selection of only necessary features" and a "user-friendly interface."Our support system, which actively assists customers with mobile management and utilization, has also been highly regarded. Career widely Career over 6,000 diverse companies and educational institutions, primarily large-scale users including Obayashi Corporation, Saga Prefectural Government, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Toin Gakuen, Noevir Holdings, and Mediceo.
Furthermore, "CLOMO MDM," which primarily provides device and app management functions within the "CLOMO" series, launched as Japan's first MDM service for iOS. It then became the fastest in Japan to support Apple's enterprise services and the fastest globally to support Intel® vPro™ technology, demonstrating its strength in advanced management and utilization of iOS and Windows devices.
■ Windows 10 Device Management
Windows 10 is provided as a unified client OS for desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices, extending to IoT. It will continue to evolve as Windows as a Service.Windows 10 devices support the standard OMA DM protocol and leverage enhanced device management (MDM) capabilities, enabling enterprise-level, integrated management for both company-owned and personal devices.
■ What is EMS?
Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) is a cloud-based security solution that addresses an organization's security challenges when using mobile devices and cloud applications. It is offered as a suite license. EMS includes Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium (Azure AD Premium), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Azure Rights Management Premium (Azure RMS Premium), and Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA).
For details on each service, please refer to the website below.
CLOMO: http://www.i3-systems.com/clomo.html
CLOMO MDM: http://www.i3-systems.com/
Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/windowsforbusiness
Microsoft Azure: http://azure.microsoft.com/ja-jp/
EMS: http://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/server-cloud/products/enterprise-mobility-suite/Explore.aspx
Detailed information about i Cubed Systems, Inc. is available through the following website.
i Cubed Systems, Inc. Website: http://www.i3-systems.com/
Detailed information about Microsoft is available through the Microsoft website below.
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/
Microsoft Corporation Website: http://www.microsoft.com/
- ※ CLOMO and i³ Systems are registered trademarks of i Cubed Systems, Inc.
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- ※ The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.
- ※ Other company names and product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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