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YESOD User Conference: A Gathering of Innovators

On February 25, 2026, YESOD, an integrated ID management platform provided by YESOD Corporation, held its second user conference with 18 participating companies and approximately 30 corporate IT and HR representatives. The event not only unveiled the latest product roadmap for YESOD but also featured case studies from CadDi Inc. and Macromill Inc., sparking lively discussions among attendees.

Background of the Event

In recent years, the rise of SaaS and the expansion of hybrid work have complicated the management of IDs and permissions for many companies. Many organizations face significant challenges due to fragmented bases for ID management and data utilization. YESOD has been actively addressing these challenges as a growing Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solution, doubling its number of contracts compared to the same period last year. The user conference aimed to provide a platform for organizations utilizing YESOD in innovative ways to share practical insights and address operational challenges regarding ID management.

YESOD Product Updates and Value Proposition

The first part of the conference featured a product update led by the Product Management Team Leader, Tsuneki Kusubashi, who discussed the new features under development and the product roadmap. YESOD has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating inefficiencies in the collection, organization, and utilizing information related to people and organizations. By directly addressing operational challenges such as complex workflows for onboarding and offboarding, fragmented management of personnel data, and account governance risks, YESOD aims to deliver tangible benefits throughout all phases of data management.

Case Studies from User Companies

The latter half of the first part included presentations from two user companies showcasing their utilization of YESOD, followed by an interactive Q&A session. These case studies highlighted the practical applications of YESOD and prompted rich discussions among the participants.

Case Study 1: CadDi Inc.

Presenter: Narutake Ashibe, Corporate IT Strategy Team
Theme: Managing Massive Account Issuance for Complex Organizational Structures

Background and Challenges: CadDi, a company specializing in AI data platforms for manufacturing, faced significant challenges as its workforce expanded. The burden of issuing accounts for numerous new hires became overwhelming, compounded by the unique system requirements of different organizational units.

Solution with YESOD: Positioning YESOD as the starting point for issuing SaaS accounts, the company created a system where registering data in YESOD triggers automated account creation across platforms like Google Workspace, Atlassian, Microsoft, and Zoom using Workato (iPaaS).

Impact of Implementation: The streamlined account issuance process reduced the need for double-checking and enabled swift and accurate handling of account requests, enhancing security during employee departures as well.

More about CadDi's case study here

Case Study 2: Macromill Inc.

Presenters: Takashi Habe and Yuka Hirano, Corporate IT Department
Theme: Balancing the Need for Speed in ID Updates with Governance in Large Organizations

Background and Challenges: Macromill, which has numerous subsidiaries both domestically and internationally, was struggling with a human-dependent ID operation involving 2,600 personnel. The lengthy lead times for ID updates presented a significant risk of lagging information.

Solution with YESOD: By integrating YESOD as a central IGA system and connecting it with Google Workspace, Active Directory, and Slack Enterprise Grid, Macromill empowered departmental staff to directly modify and update information in YESOD.

Impact of Implementation: The lead time for ID updates drastically decreased from three weeks, improving accuracy and operational efficiency. Governance functions allowed for strict editing controls, minimizing risks associated with human error.

Learn more about Macromill's case study here

Networking Session

The conference concluded with a networking session, allowing attendees and YESOD members to exchange feedback on the product and share operational challenges. Discussions ranged from innovative practices to practical concerns, deepening community ties among YESOD users.

YESOD Corporation remains committed to pursuing effective ID governance alongside its users through future conferences and seminars, continually striving for excellence and innovation in integrated ID management.

Company Overview

Established: September 13, 2018
Headquarters: 22F, Shinagawa Intercity A, 2-15-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Hideyuki Takeuchi
Business: Development and provision of the integrated ID management platform, YESOD
Website: yesod.co