Joined a software venture company in 2000, where he was in charge of sales, group management strategies, and overseas operations (Silicon Valley, U.S.A.). In 2002, he founded Sonix Technology Co.,Ltd., a web technology service provider, and took office as Director. In 2006, the company merged with iPoint Co.,Ltd., a marketing CRM product company, and changed its name to Is Co.,Ltd., and became its Director. After retiring, he launched an entertainment-related business, worked in management consulting, and served as president of a group subsidiary of a major electronics manufacturer. In March 2010, he established Sonix Co.,Ltd. and took office as CEO, developing mobile, cloud, and open-source software businesses. Currently, focuses on DX support in the mobility/MaaS and smart city areas.
Purpose
To Bond
People to Products
through Software
Service
Toward Safe and Comfortable “Mobile DX”
MaaS
We provide MaaS to solve mobility issues in various locations such as urban areas, transportation blank areas, and tourist destinations. We respond to the diverse needs of users to create a more comfortable and efficient mobility experience.
Mobility Solution
Aiming to realize a smart mobility society, we collaborate with companies in diverse fields to provide mobility solutions. Our cutting-edge technological and proposal capabilities enable us to improve the efficiency and safety of mobility.
Toward a Prosperous and Sustainable Urban DX
Aiming to create a digitally advanced society in which all people can live healthy, comfortable, and safe, we work with companies and local governments in a wide range of fields to solve social issues.
Our Technical Capabilities Supporting Services
We support a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in areas such as mobile, cloud, and big data. We can provide solutions tailored to your needs.
Overview
History
- 2010.3
- Yoshizawa and two engineers started the business. Initially, the company focused on developing applications for Android and iOS on a contract basis.
- 2011.4
- Moved to Shibuya office.
- 2011.5
- Released its first product, Scirocco (OSS), and got a big response at a large-scale exhibition during the same period. Starting with this, the company began providing open-source software for mobile application developers.
- 2011.9
- Won the “Red Herring Asia 100 Award“ Final at Hong Kong.
- 2011.12
- Won the “Red Herring Global 100 Award” final at Los Angeles.*Past winners of “Red Herring Global 100 Award” include companies like Google, Yahoo, YouTube, eBay, Salesforce.com, and Baidu.
- 2012.3
- “Scirocco Cloud®” official service released.
- 2012.10
- Awarded IT Pro EXPO Award 2012 for its product “Scirocco Cloud®”
- 2014.5
- Launched “Mobile Test Sourcing”, a one-stop verification service specializing in mobile.
- 2014.12
- “Aizu R&D Center” opened within the Aizu University industry-academia Innovation Center facility.
- 2016.6
- “Scirocco Cloud®” patented.
- 2017.3
- IoT Device “FlipCast” released.
- 2019.5
- Moved to Gotanda office.
- 2019.9
- “FlipCast®” patented.
- 2021.2
- “Satellite Office” opened near by the head office in Gotanda.
- 2021.10
- Formed a capital and business alliance with Pioneer Corporation.
- 2021.11
- Expanded the Gotanda Head Office.
- 2021.12
- Established a subsidiary “Sonix Research & Development Co.,Ltd.”
- 2023.2
- “Hirokoji Square Office” opened near by the head office in Gotanda.