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Kong Launches New Certification Program for Partners in Japan

Kong's New Initiative for Partners in Japan

Kong Inc., a leading company in API platforms, officially launched its new certification program, the 'Partner Delivery Specialist', in Japan on July 2, 2025. This program aims to strengthen the capabilities of partner companies in providing solutions and enhancing customer success. The certification recognizes engineers and consultants with deep knowledge of Kong products and practical delivery skills, enabling partner companies to offer services with greater reliability to their customers.

Background and Purpose

The establishment of this certification is part of Kong's strategy to reinforce its partner ecosystem. With the accelerating trend of digital transformation (DX) among customers, there is a rapidly growing demand for technical support characterized by both expertise and responsiveness. By officially recognizing the practical abilities of partner companies, Kong aims to facilitate the provision of higher quality and reliable services, thereby helping to improve customer satisfaction and maximize business outcomes.

Benefits for Partner Companies and Customers

Obtaining this certification allows partner companies to receive official recognition from Kong, significantly enhancing their reliability in the eyes of customers. Furthermore, they can clearly demonstrate their practical skills and responsiveness in specific areas to external parties, leading to a strengthened competitive edge in the market.

For customer clients, access to specialized support from experts well-versed in Kong solutions means improved speed in implementation and expedited problem resolutions. This is expected to maximize the return on investment, making the overall experience more beneficial.

Future Developments

The program commenced within Japan in May 2025, with the first 13 certified members coming from four companies as of July 3, 2025:

- NTT Data Corporation
- ClassMethod Inc.
- SIOS Technology Inc.
- Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

Kong plans to continue offering regular training sessions and briefings for partner companies, providing ongoing support and opportunities for skill enhancement. Furthermore, they are considering the expansion of relevant solution fields and the introduction of more advanced professional qualifications to further develop their partner ecosystem.

Kenshin Akita, Kong's Partner Sales Manager, stated:

“The 'Partner Delivery Specialist' certification we have launched is not just a technical accreditation; it clearly showcases the high level of specialized knowledge and practical skills that our partner companies possess. As customer needs become increasingly sophisticated and diverse, we hope that this certification will enable the delivery of higher-quality solutions and contribute to maximizing customer satisfaction. Kong will continue to robustly support our partners in fostering innovation and business transformation within the Japanese market.”

Additional Information

For more details, visit Kong’s official partner page.

About Kong

Kong is a leading cloud API technology company that assists organizations globally in evolving towards an 'API-first' setup while accelerating AI adoption safely. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Kong empowers businesses of all sizes to enhance developer productivity, build secure applications, and speed up time to market.