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SHIFT Becomes the First Splunk Advise Partner in Japan

In a groundbreaking achievement, SHIFT Co., Ltd., a leading company based in Minato, Tokyo, has been awarded the status of Japan’s first Splunk Advise Partner. This prestigious recognition highlights SHIFT's extensive experience and technical expertise in implementing and supporting Splunk solutions, aimed at enhancing customers’ software services and product offerings.

Splunk Advise Partners are distinguished within the Splunk Partnerverse Program, which categorizes partner activities into four types: Sell, Manage, Build, and Advise. Partners that excel in creating and delivering high-value solutions across the entire customer lifecycle—from the installation of Splunk systems to their operational management—are recognized with this designation. SHIFT's dedication to excellence and its capacity to drive significant value for clients are key factors in achieving this milestone.

Since 2024, SHIFT has aggressively developed and provided Splunk solutions. Their efforts culminated in receiving the Splunk Japan Partner Award 2025 in April 2025, a recognition underscoring their success in client engagements and project deliveries. This award further solidifies SHIFT's position as a proficient provider of Splunk solutions in the competitive landscape of technology services.

With this new Advise Partner status, SHIFT aims to leverage its technological prowess and innovative approach to accelerate the development and expansion of proprietary Splunk solutions tailored to meet the diverse business needs of industries, particularly in manufacturing. Additionally, as a recognized Advise Partner, SHIFT is poised to explore the global deployment of its Splunk solutions in the future.

Perspectives from Cisco's Engineering Team

Kazuumi Sejima, Executive Officer and Splunk Solutions Engineer at Cisco Systems, expressed strong support for SHIFT's recognition as Japan's first Splunk Advise Partner. He emphasized SHIFT's rich experience and exceptional technical abilities, stating their 79 qualified Splunk professionals significantly enhance customer success services in leveraging Splunk. The receipt of the Splunk Japan Partner Award 2025 is a testament to their robust capabilities.

Sejima highlighted that SHIFT's innovative development of unique solutions like Advanced Dashboard Development creates immense value in crucial areas such as cybersecurity, internal fraud prevention, and observability, thereby propelling clients' business growth effectively.

The Comprehensive Offerings of SHIFT's Splunk Solutions

SHIFT provides a wide array of Splunk-related solutions that cover everything from design and development to implementation and management. Their extensive service portfolio supports various sectors, including large enterprises, government agencies, and infrastructure providers in areas such as cybersecurity and observability.

One of their standout offerings is the Advanced Dashboard Development, which utilizes Splunk as a foundational data analytics platform to create intuitive dashboards that clearly illustrate the relevance and significance of information. SHIFT's creator team, composed of professionals with rich service design experience and knowledge in Splunk and data science, collaborates closely with clients to identify needs and craft optimal designs, resulting in customized dashboard solutions for diverse enterprises.

An Impressive Pool of Splunk Expertise

As of November 2025, SHIFT boasts an impressive number of 79 certified professionals in Splunk, categorized as follows:

• - 3 Splunk Core Certified Consultants
• - 5 Splunk Enterprise Certified Architects
• - 2 Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Administrators
• - 22 Splunk Enterprise Certified Administrators
• - 2 Splunk Cloud Certified Administrators
• - 1 Splunk Core Certified User
• - 38 Splunk Core Certified Power Users
• - 3 Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power Users
• - 1 Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Specialist
• - 1 Splunk O11y Cloud Certified Metrics User
• - 1 Splunk IT Service Intelligence Certified Administrator

About SHIFT Co., Ltd.

Founded in September 2005, SHIFT Co., Ltd. has built its business foundation around quality assurance and testing services across various industries, including critical financial systems, e-commerce platforms, and app and game validation. The company aims to realize a smart society, eliminating waste through the integration of business planning, development, operation, security, and marketing services, as well as driving digital transformation (DX) initiatives for its clients.

• - Company Name: SHIFT Co., Ltd.
• - Headquarters: 1-3-1 Azabu-dai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Hiromu Tange
• - Established: September 2005
• - Corporate Website: SHIFT
• - Service Website: SHIFT Services