New Japan Pro-Wrestling Implements Money Forward Admina for Enhanced IT Management

New Japan Pro-Wrestling Implements Money Forward Admina

In a significant move aimed at improving operational efficiency, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has announced the adoption of Money Forward Admina, a solution designed to optimize IT asset management and streamline administrative tasks.

Background Behind the Implementation

NJPW is well-known for its electrifying events, engaging both wrestlers and fans alike. With approximately 150 events held annually, alongside its official streaming service NJPW World and a vast array of merchandise, the organization operates on a global scale with numerous interconnected business ventures. Supporting these endeavors are the back office operations managed by the business planning and management departments, overseen by a dedicated team of three system administrators.

To enhance the efficiency of its internal operations, NJPW proactively collaborated with its parent company, Bushiroad, to embrace Software as a Service (SaaS). However, as the variety of SaaS tools increased, it became evident that not only account management but also tasks like maintaining administrative spreadsheets, overseeing account renewals, and obtaining quotes were adding to the workload. This burden on the system administrators highlighted the pressing need for optimizing SaaS costs to support future growth.

Choosing the Right Tool

To tackle these challenges and enable the team to focus on more strategic IT activities with limited resources, NJPW turned its attention toward implementing a suitable management tool. Money Forward Admina stood out due to its ability to automate and centralize account management and renewal tasks that often lead to reliance on individual knowledge. It also offered user-friendly functionality, potential cost reductions through the Admina Vendor Plan, and a robust governance structure to enhance collaboration within the group.

NJPW's Vision Going Forward

According to Mr. Ogawa from NJPW’s management planning department, the primary goal is to deliver the exhilarating excitement of professional wrestling to fans worldwide. This objective necessitates the expansion of digital platforms and the bolstering of operations through IT.

In his comments, Mr. Ogawa emphasized the importance of efficiently managing SaaS usage and maintaining effective oversight of the back office—challenges that cannot be overlooked. With the introduction of Money Forward Admina, NJPW anticipates a significant reduction in time-consuming aggregation tasks, achieving accurate IT asset management. He noted that the consulting services offered under the Admina Vendor Plan are particularly valuable in optimizing SaaS costs amid rising prices in recent years.

Moreover, NJPW is committed to ensuring its security standards and information sharing protocols are upheld across the Bushiroad group, even with its lean team of three. The focus will be on achieving quicker IT operations to deliver even more appealing services to fans.

About New Japan Pro-Wrestling

- Name: New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd.
- Location: 4th Floor, Sumitomo Nakano Sakaue Building, 1-38-1, Chuo, Nakano-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Representative: Hiroshi Tanahashi, President
- Established: January 13, 1972
- Business Activities: Pro-wrestling events
- Website: NJPW Official Site

About Money Forward Admina

Money Forward Admina is an operational system that links information on SaaS and devices with employee details, visualizing IT assets and streamlining processes related to employee onboarding and offboarding. It enhances security by detecting shadow IT and mitigating internal risks related to data breaches, while also providing guidance in selecting and managing SaaS to reduce IT costs. Furthermore, it facilitates the management of allocations and inventory concerning IT devices.

- Website: Money Forward Admina
- Service Video: Admina Overview

About Money Forward i, Inc.

- Name: Money Forward i, Inc.
- Location: 21F, Tamachi Station Tower S, 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Representative: Yoshito Imai, President
- Business Start: February 2021
- Business Activities: Development and provision of Money Forward Admina (Visit Here)