GMO GlobalSign HD, CCC Marketing, and T-Point Japan conclude basic agreement for strategic business alliance in the mobility marketing field

2022.03.08 Press Releases
GMO GlobalSign Holdings Co., Ltd. / CCC Marketing Co., Ltd. / T-Point Japan Co., Ltd.

-Considerations are being made to develop a platform that allows users to enjoyably earn points while driving or traveling-

GMO Internet Group's GMO GlobalSign Holdings Inc. (CEO: Mitsuru Aoyama, hereinafter referred to as GMO GlobalSign HD), CCC Marketing Inc. (CEO: Kazuhiko Kitamura, hereinafter referred to as CCC Marketing), and T Point Japan Co., Ltd. (CEO: Kazuhiko Kitamura, hereinafter referred to as T Point Japan) have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic business alliance in the mobility marketing field.
Going forward, the two companies will consider developing new platforms and strategic business alliances to realize mobility marketing that combines GMO GlobalSign HD's connected car mobility data with CCC Marketing and T Point Japan's purchasing data on over 70 million people.

【background】
Thanks to advanced safety technologies that support drivers and technological innovations in the automobile body, driving safety, comfort, and convenience are continually improving. On the other hand, services that improve the enjoyment and experience of connecting to destinations and travel destinations are still in their infancy.
GMO GlobalSign HD, which provides various IoT platforms, has been utilizing IoT technology in the mobility field as well, and has been working on various initiatives to turn a wide range of vehicle types, including regular vehicles, into connected cars. In 2017, we developed "LINKDrive byGMO," an IoT solution for automobiles that enables automatic analysis and remote diagnosis of vehicle conditions through an aftermarket in-vehicle connector, supporting a safe, secure, and convenient driving environment for drivers.
Meanwhile, CCC Marketing and T Point Japan launched the "MaaS (Mobility as a Service) Planning Promotion Project" in 2021, aiming to realize a well-being society brought about by mobility for all consumers in the mobility sector, which is undergoing major transformation. We aim to realize a sustainable and better society by working on car life marketing in collaboration with various partners, based on diverse and unique data (*1).

GMO GlobalSign HD, CCC Marketing, and T Point Japan have concluded a memorandum of understanding to create synergies by combining the technologies and data of each company, and to create new value for travel, including driving, shopping, and traveling.

[Future initiatives]
Going forward, the two companies will tackle major changes in values in the mobility field and work on various initiatives that combine each other's databases and knowledge. Furthermore, in order to provide safe and affordable services to drivers, we will consider developing a new platform that will allow drivers to enjoyably accumulate points based on their travel and area by linking with LINKDrive byGMO using the T Card, which is used by over 70 million people in Japan, as their ID.
In addition, GMO GlobalSign HD and CCC Marketing will build profiling data by analyzing the trends, movements, and behavioral changes behind consumer purchases, and will proceed with discussions to provide new marketing services to companies. GMO GlobalSign HD and T Point Japan will also consider various promotions using T Points and the creation of new collaborative businesses with T Point alliance partners.
Through these efforts, GMO GlobalSign HD, CCC Marketing, and T Point Japan will contribute to solving social issues facing the mobility industry and realizing next-generation car life.

This smartphone app automatically analyzes the condition of your vehicle and provides preventive maintenance to prevent problems before they occur, as well as visualizing issues like a decline in fuel efficiency that may be difficult to notice. To start using the service, simply connect the LINKDrive Connector, which can collect and manage vehicle data stored in the car's ECU via the cloud, to the car's OBDII port and follow the app's instructions to pair your smartphone with your car (internet connection).

About GMO GlobalSign Holdings Inc.
Since launching its hosting business in 1996, the company has grown to approximately 6,700 distributors across Japan and has a track record of operating servers for over 110,000 corporate customers. Since launching Cloud Solutions in February 2011 and fully entering the cloud services business, we have focused on the cloud business and expanded our services not only domestically but also globally, providing optimal IT infrastructure to many companies, including global corporations. Additionally, since 2017, we have been focusing on the AI/IoT business, developing IoT solutions for automobiles and providing services using image analysis AI, striving to better resolve on-site issues. Furthermore, the electronic authentication service "GlobalSign," which is primarily provided by our consolidated subsidiary GMO GlobalSign Inc., has held the top domestic SSL market share for five consecutive years (*2) and is expanding globally through bases in 10 countries and regions around the world, including Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.

[About CCC Marketing Co., Ltd. and T Point Japan Co., Ltd.]
CCC Marketing and T Point Japan, part of the CCC Marketing Group, have adopted the group mission of "UNIQUE DATA, SMALL HAPPY." Their major mission is to connect "individual lifestyles" with the "society" that surrounds them, and to create small moments of happiness every day for every person in the world. We will continue to refine the important and diverse data entrusted to us by our customers into valuable information, and by working together to address various social issues and find solutions, we aim to realize a sustainable and better society.

■Company information
Company name: GMO GlobalSign Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Mitsuru Aoyama
Established: December 1993

Company name: CCC Marketing Co., Ltd.
Address: 16-17 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Kazuhiko Kitamura
Established: April 1, 2020

Company name: T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: 16-17 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO Kazuhiko Kitamura
Established: October 1, 2012

*1 Unique data refers to over 70 million single IDs, over 5 billion purchasing transactions per year, 6 billion types of product data handled by a network of 200,000 stores, thousands of items of customer DNA persona data, offline and online movement and behavior data, media contact data, and CCC Marketing Group's original enhanced data.
*2 From Netcraft's "SSL Survey" (as of May 2021)

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GMO GlobalSign HD, CCC Marketing, and T-Point Japan conclude basic agreement for strategic business alliance in the mobility marketing field

Inquiries regarding this matter
CCC Marketing Co., Ltd./T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer: Nakagawa TEL: 03-6800-4464

GMO GlobalSign Holdings Inc.
President's Office Public Relations Officers Endo and Matsushita
TEL: 03-6415-6100 FAX: 03-6415-6101 E-mail: pr@gmogshd.com

GMO Internet, Inc.
Group Communications Department
Public Relations Officer: Terayama
TEL: 03-5456-2695 E-mail: pr@gmo.jp