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Toyokumo Enhances kintone Data Management

Toyokumo Inc., a cloud service provider based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has innovated the way businesses utilize data by releasing new features in its backup product, kBackup. This update offers automatic export of data to external storage solutions like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Furthermore, Toyokumo has introduced a new "Professional Course" designed to enhance accessibility and ease of use for companies utilizing kintone, a widely adopted business improvement platform from Cybozu Inc.

Transitioning from Data Protection to Utilization

Traditionally, kBackup’s primary role was to safeguard essential data. However, with the latest upgrades, it transcends to becoming a robust infrastructure for data utilization, particularly useful for business intelligence (BI) tools. This evolution is a significant step in promoting digital transformation (DX) in organizations, making data management not just about safety but also about active usage.

The Challenge of Data Silos

As more businesses integrate kintone into their operations, many are facing the challenge of "data silos." The data accumulated within kintone apps often remains untapped for analysis or strategic decision-making. To analyze data stored in kintone with external tools, employees typically resort to manual processes involving CSV exports. This labor-intensive task poses a bottleneck, impeding the flow of data-driven decision-making.

Benefits of the New External Storage Integration

With the latest feature of Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive integration, users can now automate the backup process dramatically, generating four key benefits:

1. Automated BI Integration: The new feature allows for seamless data export to BI tools, offering completely automated data supply. By automatically transferring data to external cloud storage, businesses can now enhance their analytical capabilities without any manual intervention.

2. Established Data Ownership: Saving data in company's own storage solutions improves security while strengthening governance measures. With this, companies can assure their data's integrity, compliance, and availability.

3. Flexible Output Formats: The kBackup now supports multiple output formats, including traditional CSV files as well as Google Sheets. This flexibility reduces the manual effort needed for data processing and offers users convenience.

4. Quick Setup Without Technical Skills: Even without technical knowledge, users can set up this new integration in just a few minutes, allowing for fast and efficient data flow management.

Real-world Application and Use Cases

With the new automated backup features, users can visualize their kintone data in their usual BI tools, accelerating decision-making processes. For instance, an organization can easily compile monthly reports by transferring data to spreadsheets equipped with VLOOKUP or macros, thereby streamlining administrative tasks.

Pricing and Plans for the Professional Course

A new addition, the "Professional Course," is now available at a monthly fee of 35,000 yen (before tax). This plan encompasses all premium features while adding external storage integration and versatile output options.


Interested users can experience all features of the Professional Course with a 30-day free trial. For detailed pricing and other functional features, further insights are available on Toyokumo’s official website.

More About kintone

Kintone is a low-code/no-code tool that boasts a robust user base of over 41,000 companies, accounting for about one in three firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Kintone allows organizations to craft customized applications tailored to their operations without requiring advanced IT skills. Its main functionalities, which combine a database, workflow, and communication tools, cater to various organizational needs, thereby facilitating continuous operational improvements led by on-site teams. Explore kintone further on its product site.

Toyokumo Inc. Overview

Founded in August 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Toyokumo, Inc. specializes in cloud-based technology and delivers user-friendly SaaS products. With over 20,000 contracts, it provides solutions that simplify digital transformation efforts for businesses, ensuring even non-technical users can take the first step towards information utilization. More about the company can be found on its official website, including a variety of services such as FormBridge, kViewer, kMailer, PrintCreator, DataCollect, and more.

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