Challenges
As X Capital entered a growth phase, expanding its focus on finance, IT, and business development, it faced several IT management challenges:
- Complex SaaS and Device Management: The increase in employee numbers made SaaS and device management increasingly complex, leading to failures in deleting accounts post-employee departure.
- ISMS Certification Compliance: Despite obtaining ISMS certification, X Capital struggled to establish a robust and efficient organizational management system.
- Preparation for IPO: With ambitions to go public, there was a pressing need to review and strengthen the management system infrastructure.
Solution
To tackle the identified challenges, X Capital successfully implemented the following solutions with Josys. This strategic move aimed to streamline IT operations and support the company’s IPO preparation efforts.
- Centralized SaaS Management: Streamlined management of SaaS applications was achieved, ensuring efficient usage and timely account deletions for departing employees, thus preventing unnecessary costs.
- Centralized Device Management: A unified platform for managing all company devices was established, ensuring comprehensive tracking and proper allocation of IT assets, including PCs, smartphones, and peripherals.
- Cost Reduction Strategies: Redundant SaaS subscriptions and unused accounts were identified and eliminated, leading to significant cost savings. Moreover, IT resource allocation was optimized, preventing financial waste on unnecessary hardware and software expenditures.
Results
The implementation of Josys brought about significant improvements:
- Cost Reduction: Josys helped prevent the deletion failures of retiree accounts, thereby reducing unnecessary costs associated with unused SaaS subscriptions.
- Strengthened Management System: The organizational management system was fortified, reducing the administrative burden and enhancing compliance with ISMS certification requirements.
- Efficient Resource Management: Centralized management of devices and SaaS applications through Josys made it easier to allocate resources effectively, ensuring that new and departing employees’ IT needs were managed seamlessly.
Conclusion
X Capital Co., Ltd.’s adoption of Josys has been instrumental in its journey towards IPO readiness. By simplifying SaaS and device management, the company has reduced costs and administrative burdens and strengthened its organizational management system, positioning itself for sustainable growth and success in the public market. This case study exemplifies the critical role of integrated IT management solutions in supporting companies through significant transitions and growth phases.
