YKK AP Transforms Identity Management with Keyspider Implementation

Introduction

Axio, a Tokyo-based company specializing in ID management solutions such as integrated authentication and single sign-on, has publicly shared a case study regarding YKK AP's implementation of its cloud ID management service known as Keyspider. This revolutionary shift is aimed at enhancing operations while solidifying governance within the organization. You can read the full case study here.

Implementation Benefits

Automating Account Management

In the past, around 1,000 YKK AP representatives were manually handling account registrations, changes, and deletions for employees. The introduction of Keyspider has allowed these processes to be automated through integration with their HR system, enabling automatic updates of employee and organizational information. This transition has significantly improved the efficiency of account management, particularly during annual organizational changes.

Moving Away from Legacy Systems

YKK AP faced numerous challenges with their long-standing legacy system, which hindered operational effectiveness due to issues related to maintenance and scalability. By deploying Keyspider, they were able to ensure security on the SaaS side while also achieving visibility, automation, and safety in identity management, alongside future functionality enhancements.

Supporting Work Style Reforms

With the recent work style reforms aimed at narrowing information gaps and ensuring equitable access to digital tools, YKK AP found the necessity to issue approximately 4,000 new email addresses for company-wide distribution including the manufacturing division. The previous system presented complex constraints that made this undertaking challenging, but with Keyspider, there are no limits on the number of managed users, and email addresses can be generated automatically with guaranteed uniqueness, facilitating smooth deployment and distribution.

About Keyspider

Keyspider is a cloud service tailored for precise ID management solutions. It allows control of user access rights according to defined rules and supports intricate maintenance. Based on personnel information such as job title and department, the system can set up access rules, managing everything from relocations to retirements and seamlessly linking to authorized services. Centralized management through Keyspider enhances governance, reduces security risks, alleviates operational burdens, and promotes efficient usage of SaaS solutions.

For more information, visit Keyspider’s official page here.

About YKK AP

YKK AP serves as the core enterprise within the YKK Group, focusing on the design, manufacturing, and sales of architectural industrial products. Their purpose is to improve society through high-performance windows, building materials, and exterior products. With an integrated production system and global development hubs, they ensure a commitment to high-quality manufacturing and environmental sustainability. By 2030, YKK AP aims to evolve into a globally leading corporation with a sales target of 1 trillion yen, and as part of this vision, they are enhancing standardization and building an IT foundation to connect various divisions. The decision to implement the cloud-based ID management service Keyspider was a strategic move to address aging systems, improve operational efficiencies, and reinforce ID governance.

- Company Name: YKK AP Inc.
- Location: 1 Kanda-Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0024, Japan
- Established: July 22, 1957
- Group Employees: 18,252 (as of March 31, 2025)

For more details, visit YKK AP’s website here.