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Blue Planet-works Transforms into AppGuard

On February 13, 2026, Blue Planet-works, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo and led by President Hirotaka Sakajiri, announced plans to officially change its name to "AppGuard" on April 1, 2026, pending approval at the upcoming annual shareholders meeting scheduled for the end of March. Furthermore, the subsidiary responsible for domestic operations has already been renamed from "IT Guard" to "AppGuard Japan" as of the same date.

Accelerating Global Brand Recognition

The company's flagship technology, AppGuard, is designed to fortify operating systems and protect against unknown cyber threats. By consolidating the product and company name under the AppGuard brand, Blue Planet-works aims to maximize brand awareness and marketing efficiency both domestically and internationally. The technology, which has been developed for and adopted by U.S. government agencies, is being positioned as a trusted Japanese product that aims to elevate Japanese cybersecurity solutions to a global standard under the theme of "ANSHIN" (safety or peace of mind).

Redefining Purpose, Mission, and Vision

With this transition to a new corporate structure, Blue Planet-works has articulated its core values through a defined purpose, mission, and vision:

• - Purpose: Delivering peace of mind to the world through the power of technology and intelligence.
• - Mission: To provide genuine intelligent cyber defense to everyone and everything.
• - Vision: Creating a digital society where all things can connect safely and trustfully.

Clarifying Domestic and Global Roles

In line with the brand consolidation, the company is restructuring its business framework within the group.

As of February 13, 2026, AppGuard Japan will take charge of domestic operations, promoting swift product delivery and support within the Japanese market.

Meanwhile, AppGuard, Inc., based in the United States, will continue to handle research and development (R&D) functions and sales in Europe and North America, laying the groundwork for global expansion towards standardization.

Completion of Brand Integration

On April 1, 2026, with the renaming of the parent company to AppGuard, the entire group will be unified under the AppGuard brand, significantly enhancing its competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Overview of AppGuard

Following the planned name change in April 2026, AppGuard (formerly Blue Planet-works) will champion its commitment to providing peace of mind to the world through technology and intelligence. This innovative company specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on fortifying operating systems against cyber intrusions through its proprietary AppGuard technology developed for U.S. government applications.

Company Summary (Planned Name Change Effective April 1, 2026)

• - Company Name: AppGuard (formerly Blue Planet-works)
• - Location: 4-1-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Win Dai 2 Gotanda Bldg 3F
• - Established: April 2017
• - Capital: 8.7 billion yen (as of January 2026)
• - Leadership:

- Chairman: Masato Katakuchi
- President: Hirotaka Sakajiri

• - Group Companies:

- AppGuard Japan (renamed from IT Guard on February 13, 2026)
- AppGuard, Inc. (R&D and sales in Western markets)

• - Business Operations: Development and sales of cybersecurity products utilizing AppGuard technology and related services.
• - Official Website: https://www.appguard.co.jp/

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, AppGuard is positioned to lead with its innovative solutions, ensuring safety and trust in the digital age.