TOKYO, Japan — August 25, 2026 — SYSTEX Corporation, a leading IT services provider in Taiwan, and ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC), a leading Japanese IT services company, today announced the establishment of CTC-SYSTEX Corporation, a joint venture dedicated to providing comprehensive IT services to Taiwanese companies expanding into Japan.
CTC-SYSTEX will combine SYSTEX’s extensive customer base and industry expertise across key sectors in Taiwan, including semiconductors, government, and financial services, with CTC’s extensive experience in system integration, deployment, and IT operations in Japan. The joint venture will help Taiwanese companies rapidly establish their local IT environments in Japan while providing reliable ongoing operations, maintenance, and technical support, positioning CTC-SYSTEX as a strategic IT partner for Taiwanese businesses entering the Japanese market.
Headquartered in Tokyo, CTC is one of Japan’s leading IT services companies, with nearly 13,000 employees. CTC works closely with customers as a long-term partner throughout their digital transformation journeys, with strong expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud services. Telecommunications is currently CTC’s largest customer segment.
SYSTEX Chairman and President Frank Lin said, “CTC-SYSTEX represents a significant step forward in SYSTEX’s vision of delivering Global IT Services. As Taiwanese businesses expand internationally, they require an IT partner capable of supporting operations across borders with consistent quality and local expertise. Together with CTC, we are building a trusted platform that bridges Taiwan and Japan, helping enterprises accelerate digital transformation, establish operations more efficiently, and unlock new growth opportunities in one of Asia's most important markets.”
Tatsushi Shingu, President of CTC, said, “SYSTEX is a leading IT services provider in Taiwan and has established a strong presence across financial services, manufacturing, government, and other key industries. It has long been a trusted partner in the digital transformation of major Taiwanese enterprises. Through this partnership, we look forward to leveraging SYSTEX’s extensive experience in system implementation for the semiconductor industry and its supply chain ecosystem to provide Taiwanese companies operating in Japan with comprehensive local support, helping them improve operational efficiency and strengthen their digital competitiveness.”
Shuzo Asano, President of CTC-SYSTEX, said, “CTC-SYSTEX’s mission is to become a key IT partner for Taiwanese companies expanding into Japan. We provide end-to-end IT services based on the standards and requirements established by customers’ headquarters in Taiwan, covering the planning and deployment of IT infrastructure, network architecture, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity environments, as well as equipment procurement, technical support, operations, and maintenance. This integrated approach enables companies to establish the IT environments required for their Japanese operations efficiently. With CTC’s nationwide service capabilities and local support network across Japan, CTC-SYSTEX will provide customers with high-quality and reliable IT operations and maintenance services, helping customers overcome the complexities of cross-border IT coordination while accelerating the establishment and operation of their businesses in Japan.”
Based in Fukuoka, CTC-SYSTEX will be led by Shuzo Asano as President, with SYSTEX appointing one director to the joint venture. In its initial phase, CTC-SYSTEX will focus on supporting Taiwanese companies entering and expanding in Japan. Over the longer term, the company aims to build a cross-border IT services platform connecting Japan and Taiwan.
CTC-SYSTEX will also promote innovative IT solutions developed in Taiwan in the Japanese market, fostering greater collaboration and digital innovation between Taiwanese and Japanese industries. Through these efforts, CTC-SYSTEX aims to serve as an important bridge connecting the digital ecosystems of Taiwan and Japan.