SB Technology will start offering “clouXion for Microsoft Teams”, a package that supports corporate DX promotion, from October 20th

SB Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President ＆ CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereinafter referred to as SBT) has added the cloud solution brand "clouXion" to its cloud solution brand "clouXion", a package plan that supports companies' DX promotion. We are pleased to announce that we have added "For Microsoft Teams" (hereinafter referred to as this package) and will start providing it from October 20, 2021.

This package has been developed into an application on Microsoft Teams that has particularly high needs from the customer survey conducted by SBT, such as information sharing promotion function, digitization of internal application processing, and help desk support function using chatbot. This is what I did. We have an "Information Utilization Pack" that aggregates internal information and promotes its utilization, an "Operation Automation Pack" that automates settings and management and reduces the operational burden on administrators, and a "DX Promotion Pack" that combines both. Did. By converting it into an app on Microsoft Teams, each notification is consolidated, reducing oversight. By combining multiple solutions, you can streamline communication and reduce work hours and management burden for internal users and administrators. Reduce. In addition, we have recently renewed our pricing plan to a user-paid model. Since you can use it as much as you need at a low price, it has become easier for small and medium-sized customers to introduce it*1. In the future, we will also strengthen partner sales for small and medium-sized customers.
Additionally, during the period from October 20, 2021 to December 20, 2021, we will run a campaign in which the initial installation fee will be waived for customers who apply for this package.

*1 There is a minimum number of users. (Basically more than 100 users)

clouXion for Microsoft Teams: https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/clouxion/

◼︎Background
Currently, many companies are working on DX initiatives. In a customer survey conducted by SBT, 76% of respondents answered ``meetings, chats, and calls'' when asked what they use Microsoft Teams for. 32% said they wanted to send information, 27% digitized internal applications using workflows, and 14% used chatbots for help desk support, indicating that there is a need to utilize Microsoft Teams in addition to functions such as meetings and chat. Understood.
This package includes an ``Information Utilization Pack'' that supports ``internal information dissemination through portals'' and ``electronization of internal applications through workflow'', which were in particular high demand, and an ``Operation Automation Pack'' aimed at reducing the workload of administrators. ”, we have prepared a “DX Promotion Pack” that combines both functions. By converting portals, workflows, chatbots, etc. into apps on Microsoft Teams, information is consolidated, making it possible to communicate, share, and store information in one place. By reducing the hassle of searching for information and overlooking approval applications, you can improve your work efficiency.

◼︎Overview and features of this package
By packaging solutions that were previously offered individually, it is now possible to combine and use multiple solutions. For example, by combining a portal site and workflow, you can complete everything from article approval requests to notifications of new articles and viewing them on Microsoft Teams. We have also recently renewed our clouXion pricing plans. As billing is on a per-user basis, you can use the service at a low price just for what you need, making it easier for small and medium-sized customers to adopt the service.

Information utilization pack
Achieving information utilization by consolidating internal information on Microsoft Teams
・“Portal function” that promotes information sharing within the company
・"Workflow function" that enables automation and efficiency of application work within the department
・“Electronic contract function” that allows electronic contracts with outside parties*3
・“Chatbot function” that can automate internal inquiry operations

Operation automation pack
Automate Microsoft Teams settings and management to reduce administrative burden on administrators
・"Team management function" that automatically configures and manages Teams teams
・"License management function" that realizes Microsoft 365 licensing automation
・“Storage management function” that automatically configures and manages Teams storage
・“Chatbot function” that can automate internal inquiry operations

DX promotion pack
A great plan that includes the “Information Utilization Pack” and “Operation Automation Pack”

*3 If you wish to use the "electronic contract", a separate cloud sign contract is required.

Click here for details on this package.
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/clouxion/

◼︎Campaign
In conjunction with the launch of this package, the initial installation cost of up to 400,000 yen will be waived for customers who apply for this package during the period from October 20, 2021 to December 20, 2021. We will carry out a campaign.
Period: October 20, 2021 (Wednesday) - December 20, 2021 (Monday)
Target conditions:
-Limited to applications with 300 users or more.
-Applicable to those who inquire using the special form by 17:00 on Monday, December 20, 2021, and complete the application for this package by 17:00 on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
・If you wish to use the "electronic contract", a separate cloud sign contract is required.

Contact URL for this campaign:
https://inquiry.softbanktech.co.jp/public/application/add/5430

Content such as portals, workflows, chatbots, and operational management that have been turned into apps on Microsoft Teams will be automatically accumulated within Microsoft Teams. In the future, we plan to use the accumulated logs to identify operational bottlenecks and provide information for improvements. SBT will strive to enhance its services by utilizing Microsoft Teams, and will contribute to improving productivity by streamlining customers' business operations.

◼︎ Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. Comment from Sadao Kondo, Deputy General Manager, Partner Business Division, Executive Officer
We would like to extend a warm welcome to SB Technology Corp. with the launch of "clouXion for Microsoft Teams". As many companies shift to new ways of working in response to the new normal, they face many challenges. Microsoft Teams not only provides smooth communication, but also improves operational efficiency. We are confident that SB Technology Corp. 's cloud technology will enable us to realize a new way of working that responds to the new normal by providing packages tailored to our customers' issues. Microsoft Japan will continue to support our customers' DX through collaboration with SB Technology Corp..

◼︎About clouXion
clouXion is SBT 's cloud solution brand for utilizing Microsoft 365 (Office 365). Based on the knowledge that SBT has cultivated through support for the introduction of Microsoft products to major companies, this service was created to solve specific issues related to "work style reform."

• *The company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of our company or each company or organization.
• *Microsoft, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• *Microsoft 365 is the name of a service provided by Microsoft Corporation.