Net Protections Wins New Wave Award at CYBOZU AWARD 2026

Net Protections Triumphs at CYBOZU AWARD 2026

Net Protections, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has made headlines by receiving the New Wave Award in the Product Partner category during the CYBOZU AWARD 2026. This recognition, awarded by Cybozu, signifies outstanding contributions by partner companies within the Cybozu Partner Network throughout the year.

Understanding CYBOZU AWARD and New Wave Award

The CYBOZU AWARD is a prestigious recognition program that honors partner companies significantly contributing to Cybozu’s business. Companies are selected based on their innovative solutions and significant impacts within their respective industries. The New Wave Award, specifically aimed at Product Partners, is given to those who have demonstrated remarkable achievements and promise for future growth.

Evaluation Criteria and Achievements of Net Protections

Net Protections received this accolade for its product, NP Afterpay air for kintone, a payment solution designed to manage invoicing and collections seamlessly through Cybozu's no-code platform, kintone. Several key factors contributed to this recognition:

1. Comprehensive Digital Transformation (DX): The integration of NP Afterpay and kintone created an all-encompassing solution that unifies customer management, payment processing, and guarantee services. This innovative approach has significantly advanced the DX of invoicing and collection processes.

2. Industry-Wide Application: The solution has made substantial inroads into traditionally underserved industries, such as housing equipment and funeral services, tackling unique challenges that have typically hindered IT adoption in these sectors.

3. Market Impact: Throughout 2025, the number of new users and transaction volumes within the kintone ecosystem experienced incredible growth, underscoring the market impact of Net Protections’ contributions.