IT Consulting and PMO
From strategy planning to execution, clients are supported across different phases by our experienced IT consultants who have led various large-scale development projects to successful outcomes. With a track record in hybrid support provided by the business development team leveraging AI, Hakuhodo DY ONE excels in IT development both from the user viewpoint and from the system perspective.
Service coverage
In collaboration with its group company Magicx consulting, Hakuhodo DY ONE provides a full range of support for corporate IT projects, spanning from IT strategy development to the introduction, implementation and subsequent operation of systems. Our experienced IT consultants contribute to the business growth of companies, serving as a bridge between business and technology.
01｜IT strategy development phase
We define the optimal direction of IT to attain the business objective. Our support ranges from IT governance building and cost optimization to strategy for leveraging new technologies including AI and IoT.
02｜IT grand design development phase
We specifically draw up architecture for IT based on the IT strategy. We support comprehensive design including cloud transition, data vision, security and the introduction of key systems.
03｜IT system introduction/implementation phase
Our support ranges from the building/introduction to deployment of systems based on the grand design. We strongly promote the implementation phase including the introduction of key systems, transition to the cloud, modernization and custom development.
04｜Cross-sectional support service
We provide support across the whole project, not limited to any specific phase. Our support covers a wide range of areas including PMO, project recovery, IT cost reduction, change management, vendor management and IT talent development.
IT consulting: Approach from four perspectives
We promote IT projects from two sets of opposite perspectives: user and system, and top-down and bottom-up. Our IT consultants ensure strategic and practical IT development by striking a balance among the four perspectives.
Top-down perspective
We define the direction of IT based on the vision and strategy of the management team to develop an IT investment plan to achieve company-wide objectives.
User perspective
We analyze the operational process and user needs in detail to optimize the user experience and upgrade the system utilization environment.
System perspective
We design optimal system architecture based on a thorough understanding of technical constraints and existing systems. We also take into consideration the necessity of efficient development and long-term maintainability.
Bottom-up perspective
We promote problem solution and proposals for improvement by integrating feedback from the field, thus facilitating agile collaboration between teams.
Flexible support models
In addition to the project team model to find bespoke solutions to challenges facing the client, we offer a flexible service structure as requested, including hands-on support by dedicated consultants and a subscription scheme for team-based support.
Project team model
We form a customized project team to address the challenges facing the client.
(e.g., a scheme for collaboration between the client counterparts and the project team)
Cost: 5 million yen/month
Consultant support model
One or more dedicated consultants are assigned to provide hands-on support for the client. (Consultants may be designated.)
(e.g., a scheme for collaboration between the client counterparts and the dedicated consultants)
Cost: 1.5 million yen/month
Subscription model
Resources from our DX consulting team are provided for the subscribing client. (e.g., a scheme for the client counterparts to receive services from the consulting team)
Cost: 0.5 million yen/month
Selected experts
In partnership with Magicx consulting, a Hakuhodo DY ONE group company, we provide a range of services through an expert team mainly composed of DX business consultants, as well as designers and engineers.
Shu Nakahara
Senior Manager/Chief AI Strategist, DX Consulting Headquarters
Assuming the current position after stints at a major consulting firm and a corporate service startup, Shu Nakahara has led many projects to implement generative AI for various clients. He has wide experience in DX planning, CX reform, business strategy planning and sales promotion, particularly for industries including media, web services, telecommunications and energy. He currently leads the AI consulting business, one of the top priority areas of Hakuhodo DY ONE in DX consulting. He is concurrently a member of HCAI Institute, which promotes AI adoption across the Hakuhodo DY Group. He is also the author of many books including Elucidating the Truths about Digital Transformation (co-author, Toho Keizai Inc.).
Hiroshi Fukuhara
Senior Manager, DX Consulting Headquarters
Assuming the current position after a stint at a major consulting firm, Hiroshi Fukuhara has experience in a number of DX implementation projects for sales and operation departments mainly in insurance, telecommunications and high-tech industries. In recent years, he has led generative AI-powered business impact creation, accompanying clients in their efforts. He is well-versed in practical issues involved in implementing generative AI for the operational processes and services of companies, supported by detailed knowledge. As a data scientist, he also has experience in PoC for developing the recommendation engine for knowledge search at Hakuhodo DY ONE.
