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Rakumo and AvePoint Japan's Strategic Collaboration

In a significant move to bolster cloud utilization and governance, Rakumo Co., Ltd. and AvePoint Japan Co., Ltd. have entered into a business alliance focused on enhancing their sales partnership. Both companies, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, bring robust expertise in SaaS services and cloud data management, making this a strategic alliance for improving service offerings in the market.

The Essence of the Collaboration

Rakumo is a leading SaaS provider known for its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, while AvePoint Japan is recognized as a global leader in cloud data management for businesses. They signed a mutual service introduction agreement that is set to strengthen their collaborative sales efforts. With a focus on businesses utilizing Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, the partners aim to deliver comprehensive solutions that leverage their combined expertise.

By merging Rakumo's knowledge in business efficiency with AvePoint's advancements in data protection and governance technology, the partnership seeks to maximize customer value by providing solutions that effectively balance both offensive and defensive strategies in cloud environments.

Background of the Partnership

The formal partnership comes after a history of collaboration that commenced in 2025, when Rakumo and AvePoint Japan began jointly developing and selling add-on SaaS products for the Microsoft 365 market. Their previous efforts led to the release of the "Rakumo for Microsoft 365" series, which has successfully facilitated organizational efficiency for numerous Japanese enterprises by providing a user-friendly interface and experience tailored to Japanese work culture.

As companies around the world increase their focus on AI utilization and data governance, it has become crucial to establish a cohesive strategy that addresses both data management and utilization within cloud spaces. This partnership is a direct response to the evolving market conditions, equipping both companies to offer integrated solutions for their clients who use Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 alike.

Enhancing Value through Partnership

With the launch of this strategic agreement, Rakumo and AvePoint Japan plan to reinforce their joint sales efforts while also promoting each other’s service offerings, emphasizing the following key areas:

• - Comprehensive Support for Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 Implementations: Providing robust support for businesses transitioning to these platforms.
• - Accelerating AI Utilization: Facilitating the preparation of data and governance environments that significantly enhance AI adoption.
• - Promotion of User-Friendly Platforms: Delivering platforms optimized for the unique organizational structures of Japanese businesses, thus fostering user engagement and productivity.

By combining AvePoint's strengths in data migration, backing up data, and detailed permission management, with Rakumo's efficient calendar, workflow tools, and boards tailored to Japanese business structures, the partnership stands to provide seamless total support in the transition and implementation of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. This approach not only aids in data preparation for AI utilization but also enhances organizational productivity, thus supporting continuous organizational reform.

Perspectives from Leadership

Takaharu Shimizu, President and CEO of Rakumo Inc.

"We are immensely pleased to expand our partnership with AvePoint Japan, which we initially established in the Microsoft 365 market, into the domain of Google Workspace. This extension is built upon the solid trust we have developed through our prior collaboration in Microsoft business, enabling us to offer more comprehensive support for clients utilizing cloud solutions through a fusion of our strengths in operational efficiency and data governance."

Ken Shiohikari, President of AvePoint Japan

"Having collaborated with Rakumo in the Microsoft 365 landscape to support the construction of digital workplaces, it is now exciting to enhance our cooperation in the Google Workspace domain. Our expertise in data management, combined with Rakumo's comprehensive understanding of end-user experiences, positions us to drive data utilization and security governance in our clients' cloud environments even further."

About the Companies

Rakumo Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: 3-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Established: December 17, 2004
• - CEO: Takaharu Shimizu
• - Corporate Website: Rakumo

AvePoint Japan Co., Ltd.

• - Headquarters: 4-10-18 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Ken Shiohikari
• - Business Focus: Cloud implementation support, digital workplace products development and sales
• - Corporate Website: AvePoint Japan

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