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Workato Unveils New Connector for gBizINFO

Workato, a renowned leader in agent-centric automation platforms based in Palo Alto, California, has launched an exciting new connector to integrate with gBizINFO, a comprehensive database maintained by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. This database contains information on over 5 million corporations held by the government, significantly enhancing the way businesses can access and manage corporate information.

Enhancing Data Management

The newly launched connector allows users to effortlessly access critical corporate data through a no-code interface. By utilizing basic corporate information—such as corporate numbers, names, and headquarters addresses—provided by the National Tax Agency's Corporate Number Publication Site, businesses can tap into a wealth of information from various governmental departments. This includes notification and certification details, financial data, patent information, subsidy histories, and workplace statistics.

Prior to this innovation, utilizing the REST API of gBizINFO necessitated programming expertise, posing a serious barrier for non-technical business units. Workato's new connector eliminates this hurdle, granting easier access and integration capabilities for all users.

Unique Features of the Connector

The gBizINFO connector unlocks the following functionalities without requiring coding:

• - Corporate Number Search: Users can find the corporate number of entities that correspond to specified criteria like name, location, and industry.
• - Retrieve Basic Corporate Info: By inputting a corporate number, users can obtain essential information such as the corporate name, establishment date, and capital.
• - Aggregate Activity Information: The connector allows for the bulk retrieval of diverse corporate activity information encompassing notifications, certifications, financial data, patent information, and more.

Practical Use Cases

The introduction of the gBizINFO connector allows businesses to automate various data management tasks efficiently:

1. Enriching Corporate Data and Automating Data Consolidation

By using the corporate number from CRM or SFA systems, organizations can automatically retrieve updated financial information and employee counts from gBizINFO periodically. This ensures sales teams have access to the most accurate and reliable business data to support their initiatives. Moreover, integrating Workato's data transformation and mapping functions allows for efficient data merging across multiple systems.

2. Automating the Supplier Review and Credit Management Process

Integrating gBizINFO into new supplier assessments can facilitate automated data collection regarding corporate number verification, subsidy histories, and accolades. By aligning with workflow systems, the process from information gathering to approval can become entirely automated.

3. Real-time Monitoring of Subsidy and Procurement Information

By regularly acquiring data regarding subsidies and public procurement involving key suppliers or competitors, businesses can receive real-time notifications via platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams. This helps in recognizing relevant business signals and taking timely actions.

4. Improving Master Data Management (MDM) Quality

The ability to routinely verify corporate master data against gBizINFO’s public records allows organizations to automatically identify changes such as name alterations or business closures, significantly enhancing data quality while reducing maintenance efforts.

Entering the Era of Safe AI Utilization

Workato is also pioneering advancements in AI utilization within this framework. In October 2025, it will introduce the first-ever Enterprise MCP (Model Context Protocol), which allows major AI agents to access corporate applications and data while ensuring security and governance. This means that the gBizINFO connector will be an essential tool that AI agents can leverage as they assist businesses in navigating complex tasks intelligently.

Growth of Workato in Japan

Since establishing its Japanese subsidiary in 2021, Workato has launched over 30 connectors catering to the specific needs of Japanese companies. This commitment to customizing solutions enables an expansive growth in connector coverage, supported by its unique connector SDK developed to empower users—not just developers—to create their own connectors based on their business needs.

Looking to the Future

Workato aims to continue developing connectors for Japanese applications while expanding an open ecosystem that facilitates vendor-independent connector development. By connecting various systems—from legacy on-premises applications to modern SaaS and APIs—Workato is poised to reinforce its role as a leading agent-centric automation platform while facilitating autonomous operations powered by AI.

About Workato

Workato transforms technological complexities into business opportunities. As a leading agent-centric orchestration firm, Workato integrates and connects corporate data, processes, applications, and experiences to support business growth. Trusted by over 12,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of all sizes to create new value and display leadership in an ever-evolving world.

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