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Asteria Warp," a simple data integration tool that has been No. 1 in domestic market share for 18 consecutive years*, is designed with the concept of "Anyone can use Asteria Warp." It serves as a foundational product for data integration that can be utilized without specialized technical skills, smoothly connecting various legacy and modern systems within a company as well as cloud-based data, supporting cost reduction and operational efficiency. With Asteria Warp, complex integration processes and data transformation between over 100 types of data sources, from Excel to core systems, business applications, and cloud services, can be easily achieved through no-code and rapid development. Moreover, it is utilized by over 10,000 companies (as of August 2023) for various purposes such as system integration, data analysis, master data management, and business automation. *Source: Techno System Research "2024 Software Marketing Overview EAI/ESB Market Edition.

Our flagship product, 'ASTERIA Warp', which has over 10,000 implementation achievements, is a software that enables the creation of automation flows without coding as a business automation platform. This product has numerous automation achievements that are comparable to RPA even before the term RPA became popular, so in this document, we will introduce specific automation case studies. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (partial)] ■ File collection and processing ■ Automation of report creation processes ■ Automation of order processing ■ Automation of information transmission ■ Automation of various changes due to organizational changes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp Core" implemented at K-HO Co., Ltd. In the company's career guidance and university visit tours, all main communications with high schools, universities, and vocational schools, such as brochures, participation requests, and notifications of confirmed items, were conducted via fax. Staff had to create Excel files, print them out, and handwrite names on each one before sending, which placed a significant burden on the internal staff. Therefore, the product was introduced. As a result, by automatically generating Excel files with the guidance dates and names, we significantly reduced the amount of handwritten work. [Challenges] ■ Creation of Excel files and handwritten tasks ■ Daily fax sending operations of several hundred sheets ■ Response to requests for modifications after the start of operations *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp Core" implemented at Ishida Co., Ltd. The company had many operations that relied on personnel, such as aggregation processes using Excel macros, and the processing content had become a black box. This raised concerns about potential delays in processing when the responsible personnel were unavailable. Therefore, the product was introduced. As a result, operations that previously took a week were shortened to just a few hours through automation. The product was also applied to a wide range of administrative tasks involving CSV handling, and even during the trial introduction period, we experienced an improvement equivalent to 105 hours of work annually. [Challenges] - Personalization of Excel macros - Manual data processing and transformation - Cost limitations *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp Core" implemented at B-Nex Technologies. At the company, the evaluation of engineers is comprehensively judged based on experience, skills, customer feedback, and market value. The collected data is scattered across various systems and external job sites, making it necessary to systematize the process due to the enormous workload required for manual collection. Therefore, we implemented our product. As a result, we were able to differentiate between systems where data processing and DB/API integration can be handled with "Core+" and those with complex API specifications that can be easily operated with "BizRobo!", thus expanding the scope of business automation. [Challenges] ■ Collection of market data that changes daily ■ Adaptation to various integration methods ■ Implementation of tools available within the department *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp Core" implemented at TV Asahi Corporation. The company is working on improving operational efficiency using the RPA tool "BizRobo!" to solve the labor shortage issues arising from business expansion. They conducted a proof of concept to combine Core and RPA to further accelerate RPA processing and expand the range of operations that can be streamlined. As a result, they implemented our product. Consequently, by replacing time-consuming data processing and checks with Core for batch processing, they significantly reduced processing time. [Challenges] ■ Decreased processing speed for over 1,000 data entries ■ Maintenance issues with robots ■ Decreased interoperability due to the introduction of multiple tools *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp" implemented at Media Do Co., Ltd. The company manually verifies whether information such as price changes due to new releases and campaigns is accurately reflected in their partner e-bookstores. With over 300,000 changes per month, the increase in workload to reduce human errors has become a challenge. Therefore, they implemented our product. As a result, by replacing simple tasks with robots, they achieved improved operational efficiency and reduced irregular tasks. [Challenges] ■ Check operations through "visual inspection" ■ Access permissions granted to robots ■ Data collection for BI tools/DWH *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp" implemented at Company A in the human resources service industry. At this company, there has been an increase in the purchase of cloud tools and goods from e-commerce sites, leading to a rise in small personal reimbursements through web payments. While there is a method to settle payments using corporate cards, the procedures for using them were complicated. Therefore, we implemented our product. As a result, through business automation, many back-office tasks were reduced, and efforts to improve operations in each department progressed, resulting in almost zero overtime exceeding two hours. [Challenges] ■ Streamlining vaccination appointments ■ Addressing small reimbursements ■ Management of paper-based invoices and receipts *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp" implemented at Up Co., Ltd. The company's accounting staff had to perform Excel tasks that included personal identification numbers in a secure room, raising concerns about decreased operational efficiency due to difficulties in communication and mobility within the department. As a solution, the product was implemented. As a result, the automation of data transfer between different networks was achieved, ensuring immediacy and reliability of transfers securely without human intervention, compared to manual operations. [Challenges] - Handling inquiries in a secure environment - Prolonged stay in the security room - Redundant entry of personal information *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp" implemented at Forval Telecom Co., Ltd. The company had been automating its BtoC business order and payment processes with this product for the past five years, as the manual processing was insufficient. However, due to subsequent business growth, the volume of miscellaneous manual tasks that were previously considered not significant enough to systematize increased, leading to excessive overtime becoming a norm. As a result, they decided to automate their operations using RPA and, after comparing and evaluating multiple RPA tools, adopted WinActor for its simple UI. Consequently, they achieved complete automation of operations by automating front-end tasks with WinActor and back-end tasks with this product, linking the two together. [Challenges] - The execution of ASTERIA Warp flows could only be performed by the information systems department, resulting in pre-processing for flows that should originally be executed by the business departments also being carried out by the information systems department. - With an increase in clients, manual tasks at the end and beginning of the month grew, leading to excessive overtime becoming a norm. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp Core" implemented at Tokuyoshi Seiki Co., Ltd. As the company does not have an IT department, there were many paper-based manual tasks, and employees spent a lot of time on simple operations such as order placement and receipt, making it difficult to secure time for skill development and planning tasks. Therefore, this product was introduced. As a result, there were zero changes in delivery dates due to delays in order processing, and customer satisfaction improved. [Challenges] - Responding to customer desired delivery dates - Reducing the prevalence of long overtime hours - Eliminating simple tasks and focusing on advanced operations *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of "ASTERIA Warp" implemented at Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. The company was distributing salary and bonus statements for all employees, including those at domestic and overseas locations, on paper. However, the manual labor costs for the staff responsible for printing and mailing, along with the mailing costs to overseas locations, amounted to over 1.4 million yen annually. Therefore, they decided to implement our product. As a result, they achieved the digitization of salary and bonus statements, leading to a reduction of 1.4 million yen in mailing and labor costs, as well as eliminating the use of 14,000 sheets of paper. Additionally, by combining existing systems for in-house production, they were able to reduce implementation costs. [Challenges] ■ Distribution of salary statements on paper ■ Complex data formatting *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The "ASTERIA Warp Core" is a tool that integrates various data from internal systems and the cloud to achieve business efficiency. It is equipped with robust automation features, allowing for the automation of routine tasks that were previously performed manually, without the need for coding or specialized knowledge. Currently, we are distributing materials that introduce the main features along with examples. [Examples of Automatable Tasks] ■ File collection and processing (Automatically collect and integrate files requested from various locations) ■ Report generation (Automatic generation of materials for sales meetings, management meetings, etc.) ■ Information sharing (Automatically extract and share data needed by individuals, such as sales, delivery dates, and inventory) ■ Order processing (Automate the entire series of business processes related to ordering) *The materials can be viewed by clicking the "Download" button. Additionally, product catalogs and case studies are also available.

RPA, which is now attracting attention as a groundbreaking solution for business reform, holds great potential, especially in data entry tasks that rely on a large workforce. Many companies are looking to implement RPA within their existing business flows, and the technology that is being anticipated for extracting data from documents such as paper invoices and PDFs is OCR technology. This document focuses on the traditional OCR technology for data extraction that hinders RPA implementation, while introducing suitable processes for improving and automating business efficiency. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (excerpt)] 1. "RPA" as a key player in business efficiency 2. The world of "OCR" effective in collaboration with RPA 3. Why OCR cannot be fully utilized 4. Challenges in data entry so far 5. Data extraction technology without coordinate definition *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In recent years, RPA has begun to gain significant attention as a tool expected to deliver a return on investment across various industries, and many companies are already considering its implementation. However, looking at actual RPA projects, it cannot be said that they are always smooth sailing. There is a widespread misconception that it is a magical tool that can automate any task, and particularly in cases where RPA projects are led by the information systems department, there are many instances of projects going awry. This document aims to dispel such misconceptions about RPA, helping to understand its essence while explaining strategies and approaches for effective utilization. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (excerpt)] 1. RPA, which is gaining attention as a driver of business improvement 2. Reasons for its widespread adoption in Japan 3. Why do RPA projects go awry? 4. Suitable EAI combinations with RPA *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

By utilizing IoT technology, areas that have not been digitized until now can be visualized, allowing us to discover hints for improving on-site visibility and business operations. However, in order to conduct information analysis, daily activity records must be properly digitized as data. This requires sales representatives, who frequently visit clients, to input detailed information about their negotiations, which can result in placing a significant burden on the field. This document introduces the reasons why the voice input-based RPA approach is gaining significant attention, even though there are still few cases of utilizing voice in business. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (excerpt)] 1. Reporting tasks outside the company and input tasks imposed on personnel 2. Ideally, data registration via voice would be possible, but the reality is… 3. Four challenges in the business use of voice input *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Excel appears in various situations in everyday business operations. Due to its high convenience, many companies have utilized Excel as part of their business flow for years, making it a significant effort for those responsible for aggregating the Excel files sent from various departments. However, due to a lack of resources for IT administrators, it is often difficult to implement large, complex systems, leading to cases where manual efforts are the only option to manage daily operations. In this article, we will introduce a suitable approach to creating an environment that can easily streamline the burdensome Excel tasks without relying on the help of IT administrators, while still following existing workflows. We encourage you to read on. [Contents (excerpt)] 1. Excel remains deeply rooted in offices, struggling with burdensome aggregation tasks 2. Is automation through macros counterproductive? Challenges of highly convenient Excel 3. Walls that hinder the streamlining of non-core tasks 4. What kind of environment is desired for Excel aggregation tasks? *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

ASTERIA Warp" is a data integration tool that has been ranked No. 1 in domestic market share for 18 consecutive years*. It enables complex integration and data transformation processes between over 100 types of data sources, including Excel, core systems, business applications, and cloud services, quickly and without coding. Development can be performed with intuitive operations. It is utilized in various applications such as system integration, data analysis, master data management, data integration for business automation, and promoting DX through the integration of AI/IoT data with internal data. 【Features】 ■ A foundational product for data integration that can be used without specialized technical skills ■ Easy to operate with drag-and-drop icons ■ Over 10,000 implementations (as of August 2023) ★ We are currently offering various themed materials such as "Case Study Collection," "Best Practices for Promoting DX," and "RPA Practical Guide"! You can view them via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us for inquiries. *From Techno System Research's "2024 Software Marketing Overview: EAI/ESB Market Edition.