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Key people at I-Net.
I-Net Corp., based in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, provides comprehensive IT services supporting corporate activities and daily life, including one-stop system development, information processing, and DX solutions. The company offers a broad portfolio of services such as cloud solutions, contract computing, payment processing, BPO, and infrastructure development, operating its own data centers for optimal service delivery. Serving approximately 4,300 client companies across a wide variety of industries, I-Net focuses on advancing digital transformation and business support. As of April 1, 2025, the consolidated entity employs 9,600 personnel and is listed on the Prime section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company holds multiple certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and PCI DSS, reflecting its commitment to quality and security standards. I-Net was established in 1971; founder names are not publicly known.
Key people at I-Net.
I-NET Corp. is a Japanese IT services company founded in 1971, specializing in information-processing services, system development, and system equipment sales. Headquartered in Yokohama, it was publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (code: 9600) until a recent tender offer by ORIX Corporation's subsidiary, OFI·01 Corporation, which successfully acquired nearly all shares in November 2025, paving the way for delisting by early March 2026.[1][2][5] With 1,817 consolidated employees as of April 2025, I-NET provides comprehensive IT solutions from planning and development to operation and maintenance, emphasizing data centers, cloud computing, digital transformation (DX), and space-related businesses.[1][2][4][6] The company holds numerous certifications for wellness, diversity, SDGs, and employee benefits, reflecting a strong ESG focus.[1]
Post-acquisition, ORIX aims to leverage I-NET's expertise alongside its own platforms in financing, asset management, and ICT to boost corporate value in Japan's IT sector.[2]
I-NET Corp. was founded on April 22, 1971, by Noriyoshi Ikeda in Japan.[1] It evolved from early IT service provision into a full-spectrum provider of system development, processing, and equipment sales, growing to a capital base of ¥3.2 billion and listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.[1][4] Key milestones include steady expansion in IT infrastructure amid Japan's digitalization push, culminating in its recognition for operational excellence and social initiatives.[1][5]
A pivotal moment occurred in 2025 when ORIX, a global diversified group established in 1964 with interests in leasing, financing, and ICT, launched a tender offer through OFI·01 on October 2, acquiring 12.9 million shares (over 83% of issued shares) by November 17, triggering a squeeze-out and delisting process.[2][5] This shift marks I-NET's integration into ORIX's portfolio as a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing its strategic positioning.[2]
I-NET stands out in Japan's IT services landscape through:
These elements differentiate I-NET from pure-play software firms by blending technical services with corporate social responsibility and now, conglomerate backing.[1][2]
I-NET rides Japan's accelerating digital transformation (DX) wave, where enterprises increasingly demand integrated IT infrastructure amid cloud adoption, data center expansion, and space tech growth—trends amplified by national initiatives like Society 5.0.[2][6] The timing of ORIX's acquisition aligns with IT services becoming a "key focus area" for diversified investors, capitalizing on market forces like labor shortages, cybersecurity needs, and sustainable tech amid economic recovery.[2]
By combining I-NET's niche expertise with ORIX's 30-country network and 36,000 employees, it influences the ecosystem through scalable DX solutions, potentially accelerating innovation for Japanese firms in finance, manufacturing, and energy—sectors ORIX dominates.[2] This bolsters Japan's position in global ICT while addressing delisting-driven privatization for agile growth outside public market pressures.[2][5]
I-NET's privatization under ORIX signals a pivot to aggressive expansion in high-growth IT niches like DX and cloud, free from quarterly reporting constraints. Expect deeper integration with ORIX's ecosystem, targeting new revenue via combined data center-cloud offerings and space tech ventures, amid trends like AI-driven infrastructure and green energy transitions.[2] Its influence may evolve from a standalone listed player to a powerhouse subsidiary, shaping Japan's IT services for enterprise sustainability and innovation—echoing its 50+ year legacy of reliable, certified excellence now supercharged by global scale.[1][2]
