IT in Japan

How is Japan different to my country?

The main frustration that IT people encounter in Japan is the cultural gap, which can act as a barrier to accomplishing your goals. This cultural gap can be very confusing and frustrating for a foreigner in Japan, and potentially disastrous to business.

For example, something as simple as an Internet line or a domain name has various pitfalls which can be difficult for a non-Japan experienced person to successfully maneuver. For instance:

• If a simple, small mistake is made on the application form for an Internet line, it can create delays of up to six weeks.
• It is impossible to register a company domain name in Japan without having a valid Japanese business license.
• Many brands and systems that are used as a global standard in most other countries may not exist or function in Tokyo. A classic example is the BlackBerry.

These are simple examples, but when you establish an entire office, or need comprehensive support for your company, it pays to have Webnet IT looking out for you.

So, where does Webnet IT fit in?

Webnet IT provides the most value to your company in one of two main service paths.

The first path is where you have an office in Tokyo, and we provide a full turnkey solution to all of your IT requirements. We look after your network, your users, your IT initiatives. We are your outsourced IT Manager at a fraction of the cost.

We undertake this by understanding your requirements, and proposing a solution that fits your business – if your business only requires phone support and 20 hours a month, we provide this. If you need five full-time IT people and occasional procurement services, and training once a week, we provide this.

Our service is adaptable and flexible, and we don’t waste your time or money.

The second path is where you have a head office located somewhere else in the world, and we work with them to fill the gaps. Your IT staff is already sharp and experienced, and they know what they need. We give them the benefit of our collective Japan experience and bilingual ability to enable them to meet their deadlines and achieve their goals in the Toyko arena.

No matter how big or small your business is, or its requirements, we’re confident we can meet your needs effectively and smoothly.