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Reiwa Travel's Strategic Adoption of Money Forward Admina

Reiwa Travel, a rapidly expanding travel company, has recently embraced "Money Forward Admina", a move aimed at strengthening its governance framework as it prepares for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The tool's implementation highlights a proactive approach towards modernizing its IT infrastructure, crucial amidst its rapid growth.

Background of Implementation

Due to the explosive growth of its business, Reiwa Travel identified an urgent need to enhance its internal IT environment. Previously, the management of various SaaS contracts was cumbersome, relying solely on spreadsheets that made real-time tracking of usage nearly impossible. Furthermore, with aspirations for IPO and certification for security standards on the horizon, establishing solid governance was paramount for the management.

After evaluating several SaaS management tools, Reiwa Travel chose Money Forward Admina. The decision was strongly influenced by its external content sharing management capabilities, rapid integration of requested development features, and robust customer support.

An in-depth interview discussing this implementation is available here.

Insights from Reiwa Travel

In a statement from Mr. Yasunori Murata, the Corporate IT Unit manager at Reiwa Travel, he reflected on the pre-implementation challenges faced by the company. "Before the adoption of Money Forward Admina, managing SaaS contracts was chaotic. I had to rely on Slack searches to track down contracts, and I constantly worried if all accounts for departing employees were properly deactivated, which poses significant security risks."

After integrating Money Forward Admina, the teamwork improved significantly. The visibility of SaaS usage allowed the team to discover that instead of the anticipated 50 SaaS tools, over 100 were actually in use. Bringing all this information together in one place represented a significant leap forward for their management practices. The new system automatically halts any departing employee's account at midnight on their last workday, alleviating former concerns about security.

One particularly beneficial feature noted by Murata was the "Custom Application and Spreadsheet Synchronization." This allowed department heads who do not have admin privileges over the SaaS tools to maintain their accountability sheets seamlessly integrated with Money Forward Admina. As a result, the company was able to foster collaborative management while ensuring that even SaaS tools lacking API support could be efficiently handled. "With limited resources, these functionalities significantly ease my operations, showcasing the cost-effectiveness of this implementation," he added.

Future Directions

As Reiwa Travel looks forward, there are aspirations to amplify the automation of SaaS management and to perfect their governance strategies, transitioning towards a more aggressive stance in IT management labeled as “proactive information systems.”

About Reiwa Travel

Reiwa Travel, founded in April 2021, is headquartered at 15F Shibuya Info Tower, 20-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Managed by CEO Kouya Shinozuka, the company focuses on operating the travel application "NEWT" and offering travel services. More information can be found at Reiwa Travel Website.

Introduction to Money Forward Admina

Money Forward Admina is a comprehensive SaaS and device management OS that streamlines the management of IT assets, linking them with employee data for enhanced operational efficiency. It tackles security concerns related to shadow IT and helps streamline SaaS selection, contracting, and cost management. Additionally, it allows for effective inventory management of IT devices. For further details, visit Money Forward Admina. A service introduction video is also available here.

About Money Forward Inc.

Money Forward Inc., incorporated in February 2021, operates from the 21F Tamachi Station Tower, 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Under the leadership of President Yoshito Imai, the company develops and contributes to the services of Money Forward Admina, further enhancing IT efficiency across organizations.