Connected Desig
IoT hardware and software development for smart living.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
JPY400m | Late VC | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Connected Design Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the planning and development of hardware and software for IoT services. It caters to both individual consumers, with a focus on home automation and smart homes, and corporate clients such as retail stores, offices, and hotels. The firm's business-to-business offerings have included solutions centered around smart locks, particularly for facilities with multiple rooms like private lodgings, enabling integrated management of IoT devices.
The company was established on November 25, 2015, as a joint venture by It's Com, Nifty Corporation, and Tokyu Corporation to develop a smart life business utilizing IoT. A significant development in the company's history occurred on April 1, 2023, when it was merged into It's Communications Inc. It's Communications Inc. became the surviving company, absorbing all the rights and obligations of Connected Design Inc. The merger was intended to combine Connected Design's expertise in IoT and digital technology with It's Com's customer-facing strengths to enhance service delivery.
Connected Design's product and service lineup has included the planning, development, procurement, and sales of hardware and software for IoT services, often in alliance with various lifestyle service providers. The company has been involved in partnerships to handle and integrate various smart home devices, such as the "JEMA adapter" for remote control of automatic doors and electric locks, the "I/O" smart lock, and the "Sesame 4" smart lock.
Keywords: IoT services, smart home, home automation, IoT hardware, IoT software, B2B IoT, smart lock solutions, property technology, building management, connected devices, Japan Quality Smart Life