Glossary

Cloud (Cloud Computing)	A form of computer usage that can be accessed as long as there is an Internet connection available. This means that the processing that is normally performed on one's own PC or dedicated computer is performed on a group of computers located on the Internet. Since the user does not need to have all the necessary software, there is no need for difficult setup, management, and maintenance tasks that require specialized technical personnel.
System Integration (SI) ​ ​	A service that undertakes building a company's information system. This term is used because multiple elements are combined and integrated to realize a desired system, such as combining hardware, networks, and software, or combining software packages and add-on programs.
Solutions	A general term for information systems and services that solve problems faced by companies. They are organized by individual business or challenge, such as "production planning solutions," "manufacturing management solutions," and "indirect materials purchasing solutions." We provide ERP and the above individual solutions as "composite solutions" by linking them together.
Digital transformation (DX) ​	Responding to changes in the business environment and customer needs by utilizing data and digital technology, creating new products, services, and business models to transform. Furthermore, the ultimate goal is to maintain and establish a competitive advantage by transforming the company's operations, business processes, organization, and corporate culture.
Package (Packaged Software)	"Off-the-shelf" software that provides predetermined functionality. Some packages for businesses allow you to change or add functionality by adding programming (add-ons).
Project Management	Activities that lead to the implementation and completion of a project on schedule. Projects have limited deadlines, budgets, resources (personnel), etc., and this is a management method for planning and guiding the project to completion in order to achieve the objectives.
Product	Refers to products that companies sell to customers, and includes intangible items such as software and data that have no physical substance. Does not include services.
License	Refers to licensing and rights to use software, as well as the granting of such rights.
Life Cycle	Refers to the entire process of products and services, from planning, design and development, production planning, manufacturing, sales, operation and maintenance, to disposal and recovery.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)	An information system that executes a company's core operations (accounting, production, sales, purchasing, human resources, etc.). The feature is that everything is integrated and data is linked in real time. This will contribute to faster management, standardization and efficiency of operations, and stronger governance.
IoT (Internet of Things)	A general term for technologies that add network functions to devices and objects that were not previously intended for communication, allowing them to exchange information and utilize the information for operating and controlling devices, reporting emergency information, analyzing situations, etc. Commonly introduced use cases include optimal control of air conditioning, remote control of home appliances using smartphones, and automation of greenhouse cultivation.