Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) launched Japan's first internet connection business in 1993, establishing the standard for "connecting" IT. Since then, IIJ has leveraged the high technical capabilities it has cultivated through its internet connection business to develop a wide range of businesses, including cloud computing, networks, security, mobile, IoT, consulting, and big data, providing services to approximately 16,000 corporations. As a comprehensive IT company, IIJ continues to develop and expand its business in a variety of areas, making it a leading company responsible for Japan's communications infrastructure.