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LOGIQ to Present at Japan DX Week 2025

LOGIQ Inc., headquartered in Naha City, Okinawa, is set to make a significant impression at the upcoming Japan DX Week 2025 Fall Exhibition on October 23, 2025. At this event, the CEO, Tomohito Kihata, will deliver a keynote speech titled “Rethinking Corporate Strategies in the Age of Vendor Lock-In.” This presentation marks LOGIQ's third appearance at the Japan DX Week, showcasing its commitment to engaging in critical discussions surrounding technological innovation and corporate responsibility.

The Context of Vendor Lock-In

In recent years, the enterprise software market, represented by giants like VMware and Oracle JDK, has witnessed a troubling trend. Companies are increasingly reinforcing their market dominance under the guise of “restructuring ecosystems.” This shift prioritizes short-term profit maximization over important factors like development, support, and diversity. This growing structural risk extends beyond mere IT challenges, impacting essential societal infrastructures, including education and food supply systems.

For instance, issues surrounding VMware licensing have disrupted curriculum implementation in elementary schools in Indiana, while in the UK, similar problems threaten food supply stability. Such incidents illustrate the real-world implications of vendor lock-in and highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions in enterprise IT strategies.

LOGIQ's Position and Social Responsibility

LOGIQ stands out as the only technology group in Japan that directly addresses the vendor lock-in problem. Despite being a startup founded in June 2024, LOGIQ has developed a suite of diagnostic and migration tools and migration techniques, establishing partnerships with several enterprise customers. These solutions, backed by extensive expertise in open-source software and practical validations in enterprise environments, are recognized as difficult to replicate and provide valuable professional insights.

During his speech at Japan DX Week, Kihata will use case studies from VMware and Oracle JDK to uncover the essence of risks facing corporate IT strategies today. He will also share practical approaches to safeguard business continuity and technological sovereignty, primarily revolving around the use of open-source software (OSS).

Event Details

• - Event Name: Japan DX Week 2025 Fall Exhibition
• - Date and Time: October 23, 2025, from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
• - Venue: Makuhari Messe, Mihama Ward, Chiba City
• - Presentation Theme: “Rethinking Corporate Strategies in the Age of Vendor Lock-In — Understanding Structural Risks through VMware/Oracle JDK Issues”
• - Speaker: Tomohito Kihata, CEO of LOGIQ Inc.

Speaker Profile

Tomohito Kihata, formerly the head of Oracle's Linux business in Japan, has a successful track record of expanding the Japanese market, turning it into the world's second-largest market, only behind the United States. With previous roles leading sales in several foreign companies, Kihata capitalizes on his market insights and deep understanding of open-source technologies. In July 2025, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Unchained Stack Foundation, a non-profit organization created by a consortium of five Japanese companies aimed at promoting freedom from vendor lock-in.

About LOGIQ Inc.

• - Company Name: LOGIQ Inc.
• - Capital: ¥30 million
• - Founded: June 17, 2024
• - Business Focus: Development of diagnostic and migration tools for enterprise software, alongside consulting services
• - CEO: Tomohito Kihata
• - COO and President of India Operations: Ashok Das
• - Global Headquarters: 1-1-25 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa
• - Domestic Sales Offices: Naha, Nagoya
• - International Offices: LOGIQ Holdings Limited (Hong Kong), LOGIQ India Corporation (India)
• - Website: LOGIQ Website

For more information regarding this event, please contact LOGIQ Inc.’s public relations department at [email protected].

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