Chart of IT industry
Figure of correlation coefficient of IT corporations in Japan
SIer, a system integrator, plays a major role in Japan, when constructing large-scale IT systems.
How is the relationship with the stakeholders in your country?
End user (customer) places a lump-sum order to SIer or order separately by purpose and scale.
About terms
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Consulting Firm
Company dedicated to system planning and requirement definition
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Soft house
Company that develops custom software specified for a customer and customizes software manufacturer’s software
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Software manufacturer
(Packaging, Service)Company that provides self-developed software as a package (product) widely or as an on- line service (on the Internet) and sells software directly / indirectly (via distributor).
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Hardware manufacturer
Company that manufactures hardware such as servers, computers, storage, and networks and sells them directly / indirectly (via distributor)
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System Operation and maintenance Company
Company that operates a system in use (maintenance, addressing malfunctions) and performs modifications
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Data center
Company that manages a sturdy dedicated facility for a customer for setting up and operating self-developed equipment