- Sustainable market presence for iPoint's software in Japan

iPoint-systems, a leading provider of software and services for environmental 
and social product compliance, and sustainability, today announced a new 
partnership with the well-established Japanese IT trading company Toyota Tsusho 
Systems (TTS) [https://www.ttsystems.com/]. With this partnership, iPoint 
further expands its presence in the Japanese market. In addition to three 
long-standing, strong partners in Japan, NTT Data Global Services [ 
https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/even-stronger-presence-in-japan/] 
(formerly NTT DATA Enterprise Application Services), MSC Software Japan [ 
https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/ipoint-and-msc-software-enter-strategic-partnership-for-responsible-design/] 
and JEMAI [ 
https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/ipoint-and-jemai-form-strategic-alliance/], 
iPoint can now also benefit from the TTS network in the Japanese automotive 
industry to drive the transition towards a Digital Circular Economy.

The strategic partnership between iPoint and TTS draws upon the strengths of 
each partner and offers mutual benefits. While the partnership will open new 
market segments and strengthen iPoint's position and brand recognition in Japan 
market, TTS can enhance its wide range of software offerings with iPoint's 
leading cross-industry solutions for material compliance, sustainability, and 
the circular economy. With a large network in Japan and ten locations 
worldwide, TTS is an associated company of Toyota Tsusho, the trading arm of 
the Toyota Group developing and providing IT solutions to advance digital 
transformation around the world.

"The automotive industry is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century 
revolution. In this sector, technological innovations such as big data, 
artificial intelligence, and blockchain are accelerating the digital 
transformation and changing society and industrial structures in unprecedented 
ways," says Mitsuhiro Tsubakimoto, CEO of TTS. "We are a technology group that 
creates proactive IT. For this reason, we are excited to expand our product 
offerings in the field of compliance and sustainability through iPoint's state 
of the art software solutions."

"iPoint is thrilled to be working with such a well-established partner 
experienced in introducing innovative IT solutions to the Japanese market," 
states Joerg Walden, founder and CEO of iPoint-systems. "When it comes to 
compliance and sustainability, the Japanese economy, especially the automotive 
industry, has enormous growth potential. As one of the largest markets 
globally, Japan's expanding commitment to become sustainable, together with 
TTS's expertise, strong network, and on-site capabilities, is a powerful 
combination which allows us to flexibly respond to the growing demand for our 
solutions in Japan and drive the revenue of our Japanese and overall business 
over the coming years," Walden adds. "iPoint will collaborate with TTS not only 
in Japan, but also in the global market, as together we share and can reach our 
global clientele in diversified industries."

Press contact: 

Dr. Katie Boehme 
Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability 
iPoint-systems gmbh 
+49.7121.14489-60 
circular@ipoint-systems.de

About iPoint 

iPoint is a leading provider of software and services for environmental and 
social product compliance, process compliance, and sustainability with a 
customer base of more than 55,000 companies. Since its founding in 2001, iPoint 
has been constantly expanding its portfolio to realize its vision of building 
an integrated digital platform for the Circular Economy. Further information: 
www.ipoint-systems.com.

About TTS 

Toyota Tsusho Systems Corporation, a member of the Toyota Tsusho Group and is 
established in 1994, constitutes a team of professionals in the field of ICT. 
By TTS's philosophy of living and prospering together with people, society and 
the planet, TTS accurately identify and provide the services and solutions that 
customers need, and thereby contribute to the success of their businesses. 
Further information: www.ttsystems.com.

Source: iPoint-systems-TTS-JP GmbH