AI Storm's Strategic Acquisition of Japan Tele System
AI Storm, formerly known as Jexceed, has successfully completed the acquisition of Japan Tele System (NTS), solidifying its position in the AI sector. The acquisition was finalized on April 1, 2026, with Toshio Imai, CEO of AI Storm, also taking the helm at NTS as the company's representative director. This strategic move is set to enhance the synergies between AI Storm's advanced AI technologies and NTS's established business practices.
Completion of the Acquisition
The decision for this acquisition was formally made during the board meeting on February 27, 2026. Following this, the execution of stock transfers occurred on April 1, aligning with the planned timeline for the acquisition. NTS has been in operation for 37 years, establishing strong long-term relationships with reputable companies, leading to a robust revenue structure. By merging AI Storm's AI capabilities with NTS's extensive client base and expanding market opportunities, the acquisition is poised to drive significant growth.
Starting today, NTS enters a new chapter as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AI Storm and will be included in AI Storm's consolidated financial results from the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026.
Leadership Transition
Toshio Imai's dual role as both the CEO of AI Storm and the representative director of NTS underscores the importance of direct leadership in driving business transformation through AI. Imai's decision to personally oversee the integration of AI into NTS is a recommitment to ensuring that the implementation is effectively realized.
Future Prospects
With this acquisition, AI Storm is set to initiate comprehensive AI implementation at NTS. The first steps will involve leveraging AI Storm's technology and automation expertise to enhance response quality and operational efficiency. NTS's long-standing relationships with its customers will also be crucial for introducing AI solutions, opening up new revenue streams.
Moreover, the knowledge gained from AI implementation at NTS will be instrumental in attracting new clients in the call center industry and broadening AI deployment across other sectors. The successful outcomes from this collaboration will be the actualization of the M&A strategy that AI Storm aims to highlight.
For AI Storm, this acquisition is a critical test of its growth strategy centered around AI. Demonstrating the tangible benefits of AI implementation in the newly acquired entities will pave the way toward achieving its market capitalization target of 50 billion yen. As AI Storm builds momentum from this first acquisition, it is focused on executing further M&A strategies with speed and effectiveness to ensure its mid-term economic objectives are met.
Company Overview
AI Storm
- - Company Name: AI Storm, Inc. (formerly Jexceed, Inc.)
- - Representative Director: Toshio Imai
- - Location: 9th Floor, Eiyou Building, 3-17-11 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- - Business: AI services, AI education, AI product development, ERP/HR consulting, LED vision, truck sales & leasing, advertising trucks, IT equipment sales, etc.
- - Website: AI Storm
Japan Tele System
- - Company Name: Japan Tele System, Inc.
- - Representative Director: Toshio Imai (appointed on April 1, 2026)
- - Location: 2-1-16 Umezakifujimicho, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
- - Established: October 25, 1988
- - Business: Call Center operations, BPO services
- - Website: Japan Tele System
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