AI Storm Completes Acquisition of Japan Tele System to Enhance Growth

AI Storm's Strategic Move

AI Storm, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has made a significant leap in its growth strategy by completely acquiring Japan Tele System (NTS), a company renowned for its solid customer base and established presence in the call center industry. This acquisition, approved during a board meeting scheduled for February 27, 2026, is considered the first step in AI Storm's M&A strategy toward achieving a market capitalization of 50 billion yen.

Why NTS?

NTS has been a forerunner in the call center and BPO sectors since its founding in 1988. With over 37 years of experience, NTS has developed a robust revenue structure, built on long-term relationships with prestigious clients. As the domestic call center market continues to grow, even in the aftermath of the pandemic, it is projected to exceed 1 trillion yen by 2021, further propelled by the demand for digital transformation, labor shortage, and the need for sophisticated customer interactions (source: Deloitte Tohmatsu Research Institute).

The combination of NTS's steadfast customer foundation and the burgeoning market creates a fertile environment for AI Storm to implement its cutting-edge AI capabilities effectively. This strategic alignment guided AI Storm to the decision to acquire NTS completely, realizing immense potential and the necessity of such an integration.

Synergistic Opportunities Ahead

The key focus of AI Storm in this acquisition is to instigate a transformation in call center operations through the implementation of AI.

1. AI Integration in Call Centers: By incorporating AI technology and automation expertise into NTS's business operations, AI Storm aims to enhance response quality, streamline efficiency, and introduce autonomous functionalities. Given the high dependence on human labor in this domain, the impact of AI integration is expected to be substantial.
2. Cross-Selling Opportunities: Leveraging NTS’s longstanding customer relations, AI Storm plans to introduce its AI solutions to these trusted clients. This client base will serve as a vital entry point for AI Storm into the market.
3. Accumulating AI Expertise: Experience and results gained from implementing AI at NTS will inform customer acquisition strategies in the call center sector and aid in extending AI capabilities to other business areas. AI Storm is positioned to establish a competitive advantage in the AI and call center intersection.

The rapid automation within the call center and BPO industry, fueled by AI adoption, is not viewed as a risk but as a unique opportunity. By embedding AI into NTS's foundational operations, AI Storm aims to enhance productivity and create differentiation from competitors, leading to an increase in market share. The creation of a new business model that integrates ‘Call Center x AI’ is a transformational endeavor that AI Storm is confident it can achieve.

Leadership Insight

Toshio Imai, CEO of AI Storm, commented, "The call center sector holds the greatest potential for transformation through AI. By merging the trust and client base that NTS has cultivated over the years with our AI technology and execution capabilities, we are committed to redefining industry standards. This marks only the beginning of our journey toward a market capitalization of 50 billion yen."

Future Outlook

NTS is expected to officially become a wholly-owned subsidiary of AI Storm by April 1, 2026, and will be included in the consolidated financial results starting from the second quarter of December 2026. AI Storm is poised to swiftly initiate collaborations with NTS, steadily converting plans into tangible results.

This acquisition is merely the first step in AI Storm’s broader M&A strategy. AI Storm views acquisitions as a crucial pathway to achieving its goal of a 50 billion yen market capitalization and is committed to aggressively pursuing additional M&A opportunities with speed and decisiveness.

With a clear vision for the future, AI Storm is accelerating its progress, ready to embark on this journey alongside its shareholders, investors, and all stakeholders involved.

Company Overview

AI Storm Co., Ltd.

- Company Name: AI Storm Co., Ltd. (formerly Jexceed Co., Ltd.)
- CEO: Toshio Imai
- Location: 9th Floor, Eiyou Building, 3-17-11 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Business Activities: AI services, AI education, AI product development, ERP/HR consulting, LED vision technology, truck sales/leasing, ad truck advertising, IT device sales, etc.
- Stock Code: 3719 (Tokyo Standard)
- Website: AI Storm Website