Kanto Information Service Co., Ltd.
A regional Japanese system integrator and IT services company in the Kanto Railway / Keisei Group, serving Ibaraki and Tokyo.
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Overview
Kanto Information Service Co., Ltd. (abbreviated Kis) is a Japanese system integrator and IT services company headquartered in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture. It was established in October 1971 as a joint venture between Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. and Kanazawa Electronic Computing Center (now KCS), and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Kanto Railway in 1993. The company is part of the Kanto Railway Group, which in turn belongs to the Keisei Group. The company provides a broad range of IT services, including business solution development, system integration, software quality verification, AI utilization, accelerator and space-related support, hardware and software sales, outsourcing, shared services, and human resources dispatching. Its core business has historically centered on system development and maintenance for regional customers, with a strong emphasis on contributing to the local community. Kanto Information Service operates primarily in Ibaraki Prefecture and the Tokyo metropolitan area. Its headquarters is located in Tsuchiura City, with a Tokyo Business Division in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and a sales office in Tsuchiura. The company has approximately 230 employees as of April 2026 and maintains certifications such as PrivacyMark and worker dispatching licenses. In recent years, the company has expanded into new technology areas, including generative AI services for corporate clients under the brand "KiSChat," and support for research institutions in accelerator facility operation and space/satellite control. It also engages in shared services and human resources services, reflecting a diversified service portfolio aimed at regional revitalization and customer growth.
History
Kanto Information Service Co., Ltd. was established in October 1971 in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, as a joint venture between Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. and Kanazawa Electronic Computing Center (now KCS), with initial capital of 5 million yen. In 1973, the company introduced a Fujitsu mainframe (FACOM230-20) and established a data entry department. Capital was increased to 20 million yen in 1976. In 1977, it created an environmental engineering division, began environmental analysis and measurement services, and registered as a measurement certification business (Ibaraki Prefecture No. 17). A fireproof warehouse for data storage was completed in 1979, and capital was raised to 40 million yen in 1980. In 1981, the company established a system development division and began system development operations, as well as an OA equipment sales division. It filed for a specified worker dispatching business in 1986. In 1993, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Kanto Railway Co., Ltd. In 1996, it opened a Tokyo Digital Phone (now SoftBank) Tsuchiura store and began mobile phone sales. In 2002, it was registered as a system integrator by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In 2003, it opened a Tokyo office in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo (now Tokyo Business Division). In 2004, it filed for a general worker dispatching business, and in 2005, for a paid employment placement business. It obtained PrivacyMark certification in 2006. In 2008, it opened a Tsukuba office in Oroshimachi, Tsuchiura City. In 2010, it was registered as an Ibaraki Eco Office. In 2011, it jointly invested with Hikari Tsushin to establish Hayabusa Co., Ltd. In 2012, the Tokyo Business Division moved to Nihonbashi-Hamacho, and KIS Career (now Career Service Section) opened in Sakura-machi, Tsuchiura City. In 2013, it obtained a secondhand dealer license and dissolved Hayabusa Co., Ltd. In 2018, it installed an emergency generator. In 2019, it sold its mobile phone sales business. In 2021, it celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2022, it was certified as an Ibaraki Health Management Promotion Office. In 2024, it established a Shared Service Center (SSC) division, consolidated accelerator and space-related divisions into the Science and Technology Promotion Department, renewed PrivacyMark certification, moved the Career Service business to the headquarters, and relocated the Solution Department System Section 2 to the Tsukuba office. In 2025, it established a Business Promotion Supervisory Department. In 2026, it moved its headquarters to Oroshimachi, Tsuchiura City, opened a Sales Office in Nishine-nishi, Tsuchiura City, and integrated the Tsukuba Division. In April 2026, Hiroki Nagatsu became Representative Director and President, succeeding Keisuke Kudo who became a director.
- 2022
Certified as an Ibaraki Health Management Promotion Office.
- 2021
Celebrated 50th anniversary.
- 2019
Sold mobile phone sales business.
- 2018
Installed emergency generator.
- 2013
Obtained secondhand dealer license and dissolved Hayabusa Co., Ltd.
- 2012
Tokyo Business Division moved to Nihonbashi-Hamacho; KIS Career opened in Sakura-machi, Tsuchiura City.
- 2011
Jointly invested with Hikari Tsushin to establish Hayabusa Co., Ltd.
- 2010
Registered as an Ibaraki Eco Office.
- 2008
Opened Tsukuba office in Oroshimachi, Tsuchiura City.
- 2006
Obtained PrivacyMark certification.
Products and positioning
A regional IT services provider focused on community contribution, trusted system infrastructure, and advanced technology support for research institutions.
KiSChat
Corporate generative AI service where input data is not used for AI training, allowing safe use of confidential information. Can read internal regulations and manuals to provide answers based on company information.
System Integration Services
Development, operation, and maintenance of business systems and core systems, network construction, and software quality verification.
Accelerator and Space Support
Operation, maintenance, and development of accelerator facilities, and space/satellite control support for research institutions.
Outsourcing and Shared Services
Maintenance and operation support for equipment and data, and shared services for core business efficiency and cost reduction.
Human Resources Dispatching
Worker dispatching and paid employment placement services.
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