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Press Release |
Research Institute for Internet Strategies, Inc. Starting
full- scale business operations.
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| 〜to take a leading
role in the Industrial Revolution of the Internet; to
find solutions to the various problems faced by our socioeconomic
civilization〜 |
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The
"Research Institute for Internet Strategies, Inc."
(Head office: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Katsuya
Oda), offering independent Internet surveys/research
and Internet related consulting services, was registered
as a business enterprise in January this year. While
proceeding with various preparatory arrangements,
the Institute has composed a basic business outline
and announced inauguration of full-scale business
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| Press conference
summary |
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| ● Circumstances and purpose of
founding |
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The continuous growth
of the Internet has brought about considerable changes
in our society, economy and culture.
In the midst of this momentous tide, the "Research
Institute for Internet Strategies, Inc." was founded
in January 2000, in order to face the challenge of creating
a network for the next generation [of Internet users].
The "Research
Institute for Internet Strategies, Inc." provides a
means to investigate changes in industrial structure
and lifestyle, can assist the Internet in becoming a
sound pillar of society, and also constitutes an answer
to public demands for a comprehensive Internet survey
instrument. Competent counseling is provided by the
members of the institute's advisory group, which consists
of leading Internet authorities.To
catch up with the progression of the Internet revolution
towards the birth of a 21st century-style society, and
in order to come up with solutions for problems related
therewith, the "Research Institute for Internet Strategies,
Inc." intends to concentrate on all-encompassing survey
and research activities. To achieve this, the Institute
plans to involve many more sectors, not just the technical
realm, in Internet research and establish a network
allowing harmonious cooperation with other research
agencies, thus creating an environment for comprehensive
research aimed at correlating Internet technology and
society. Based on this, an advisory service has been
set up to provide consultation on numerous issues including
political agendas, private enterprise stratagems, and
regional information projects.
The ISTF (Internet
Societal Task Force founded by the Internet Society
ISOC), conferring over the Global Network, has for some
time now energetically and tirelessly debated the above
issues, and the "Research Institute for Internet Strategies,
Inc." is eager to play a leading role in this enthusiastic
pursuit.The
major objectives of the "Research Institute for Internet
Strategies, Inc." are: to expand possibilities for organizations,
enterprises and research agencies connected with the
Asian Internet, and to assist with the resolution of
the global Internet. |
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| ● Business outline |
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| In order to cover all
of the above stated issues, the "Research Institute for
Internet Strategies, Inc." has devised the following business
plan. |
| １．Research
and survey activities |
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Research
assignments from the government and private sector
Internet business surveys in Japan and Asia, marketing
research, research on legal restrictions and business
related actual condition surveys, actual condition
surveys related to regional information, research
assignments for individual projects, etc. |
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Information Services
Maintenance of an information network site, publication
of an economic white paper in liaison with the ISTF,
etc. |
| ２．Consulting
services |
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Concept planning
for individual affairs, infrastructure planning
and support of infrastructure projects, business
model proposals and support, etc. |
| ３．Seminars
and events |
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Seminars/training
Various seminars for the general public, educational
seminars for professionals, etc. |
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Events
Assembly style events, virtual
site events, etc. |
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Office work support
Operational support for communal
offices etc. |
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Fund operations
Venture investments, foundation
projects/actualization, etc. |
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Incubation affairs
Comprehensive incubation business development in
connection with all of the above stated affairs.
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| ● Profit scheme |
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| By employing its three
main business areas (research, consulting, events/seminars),
the "Research Institute for Internet Strategies, Inc."
aims to earn a gross profit of 20 million Yen in the first
year, 40 million Yen in the second year, and 60 million
Yen in the third year after inauguration. |
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| ● Company outline |
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