| 2001-11 |
Nextgen, Inc. was established in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo in November, 2001. |
| 2001-11-16 |
Established NextGen Inc. in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (November 16). |
| 2002 |
Contracted by Fusion Communications Co., Ltd. (now Rakuten Communications Co., Ltd.) to provide consulting on the implementation of Sonus C4, SBC, and other solutions supporting Japan's first commercial IP telephone trunking infrastructure. |
| 2002 |
Also implemented our in-house developed product, the SS7 Number Conversion Server 'SS7RS (SS7 Redirect Server)'. |
| 2002 |
Relocated headquarters to Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2002 |
Accepted a consulting inquiry from Fusion Communications Corp. (now Rakuten Communications Corp.), to introduce Sonus G4 and SBC supporting network infrastructures of Japan's first enterprise IP phones. Also brought in SS7RS, Nextgen's original SS7 number translation server. |
| 2003 |
Relocated headquarters to Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2004 |
Delivered the IP Centrex Server (now Cloud PBX) to a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2004 |
Started sales of the enterprise IP-PBX 'NX-E1000 (now NX-C1000 for Enterprise)' and SBC 'NX-E1010 (now NX-B5000 for Enterprise)'. |
| 2004 |
Introduced IP centrex server (now called Cloud PBX) for a major telecommunication carrier. Launched Nextgen's solutions NX-E1000, IP-PBX and NX-E1010, SBC for enterprise. |
| 2004 |
Introduced IP centrex server (now called Cloud PBX) for a major telecommunication carrier. : Launched Nextgen's solutions NX-E1000, IP-PBX and NX-E1010, SBC for enterprise. |
| 2005 |
Delivered SBC to a major North American telecommunications operator. |
| 2005 |
Provided SBC for a major U.S. telecommunication carrier. |
| 2006 |
Relocated headquarters to Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2007 |
Listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange Hercules. |
| 2007 |
Implemented SIP-based instant messaging and chat system for a major e-commerce operator. |
| 2007 |
Expanded SIP/VoIP security business and received consulting services from a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2007 |
Listed in the Osaka Securities Exchange "Hercules". Delivered: - SIP based instant messaging and chat system for a major e-commerce company. - SIP/VoIP security business and provided a consulting service for a leading telecommunication carrier. |
| 2007 |
Listed in the Osaka Securities Exchange "Hercules". : Delivered : - SIP based instant messaging and chat system for a major e-commerce company. : - SIP/VoIP security business and provided a consulting service for a leading telecommunication carrier. |
| 2008 |
Opened a West Japan office in Hiranocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka. |
| 2008 |
Co-developed a separated SIP signaling and voice processing architecture with Acme Packet (now Oracle) and implemented it in the 'NX-B5000' SBC. |
| 2008 |
Started Nishinihon Branch office in Hiranomachi, Osaka. Jointly developed an architecture with Acme Packet Inc. USA (now Oracle Corporation) that separates SIP signal and voice processing. This architecture was then implemented in Nextgen's NX-B5000 (SBC). |
| 2008 |
Started Nishinihon Branch office in Hiranomachi, Osaka. : Jointly developed an architecture with Acme Packet Inc. USA (now Oracle Corporation) that separates SIP signal and voice processing. This architecture was then implemented in Nextgen's NX-B5000 (SBC). |
| 2009 |
Started selling mobile call recording solutions for corporate customers. |
| 2009 |
Expanded SIP/VoIP security business. |
| 2009 |
Launched: - Voice logging solution for enterprise mobile phones. - Security consulting system for SIP/VoIP. |
| 2009 |
Launched : - Voice logging solution for enterprise mobile phones. : - Security consulting system for SIP/VoIP. |
| 2010 |
Released server 'NXI' capable of virtualizing fixed-line and mobile phones (IMS). |
| 2010 |
Started offering the cloud-based bidirectional multimedia service 'U³ Live (U-Cube Live)'. |
| 2010 |
Implemented M2M connection server 'NX-M1000' for domestic machinery manufacturers. |
| 2010 |
Launched: - NXI, the virtual IMS server integrating landline and mobile phone. - U³ Live , a cloud-based interactive multimedia service. Deployed NX-M1000, M2M connecting server for a machinery manufacturer. |
| 2010 |
Launched : - NXI, the virtual IMS server integrating landline and mobile phone. : - U³ Live , a cloud-based interactive multimedia service. : Deployed NX-M1000, M2M connecting server for a machinery manufacturer. |
| 2011 |
Commenced deployment of the enterprise IP-PBX 'NX-E1000 (now NX-C1000 for Enterprise)' to local governments. |
| 2011 |
Conducted SIP/VoIP security assessment services for a North American telecommunications operator. |
| 2011 |
Implemented a trial call system for a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2011 |
Delivered: - NX-E1000, IP-PBX for enterprises for the local government. - Test call system for a major telecommunication carrier. Released SIP/VoIP Security Audit service for the US telecommunication carrier. |
| 2011 |
Delivered : - NX-E1000, IP-PBX for enterprises for the local government. : - Test call system for a major telecommunication carrier. : Released SIP/VoIP Security Audit service for the US telecommunication carrier. |
| 2012 |
Started offering the VoIP cloud service 'U³ Voice (U-Cube Voice) Cloud PBX'. |
| 2012 |
Released a VoIP cloud service called U³ Voice Cloud PBX. |
| 2013 |
Started selling the corporate recording management system 'VoIS (Voice)' compatible with NTT Docomo services. |
| 2013 |
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ following the integration of the physical markets of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges. |
| 2013 |
Became listed on the JASDAQ of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Launched VoIS (now called VoISplus), an enterprise call recording management system over NTT DoCoMo network. |
| 2013 |
Became listed on the JASDAQ of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. : Launched VoIS (now called VoISplus), an enterprise call recording management system over NTT DoCoMo network. |
| 2014 |
Acquired the voice logging (call recording) business from TIAK Co., Ltd. |
| 2014 |
Implemented a voice recognition voicemail system in the call center of a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2014 |
Relocated headquarters to Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2014 |
Implemented an automatic voice quality measurement system for a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2014 |
Acquired voice logging system business from TEAC CORPORATION. Implemented: - Speech Recognition Voice Mail System for a major telecommunication carrier's call center. - Automatic Voice Quality Measuring System for a major telecommunication carrier. Moved the head office to Shirogane, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2014 |
Acquired voice logging system business from TEAC CORPORATION. : Implemented : - Speech Recognition Voice Mail System for a major telecommunication carrier's call center. : - Automatic Voice Quality Measuring System for a major telecommunication carrier. : Moved the head office to Shirogane, Minato-ku, Tokyo. |
| 2015 |
Implemented IP-STP for a major telecommunications operator. |
| 2015 |
Introduced IP-STP to a major telecommunication carrier. |
| 2016 |
Relocated the West Japan office to Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. |
| 2016 |
Released software-based integrated call recording solutions 'VoISplus' and 'LA-6000'. |
| 2016 |
Released the cloud-based call recording management (voice storage) service 'U³ REC (U-Cube Rec)'. |
| 2016 |
Relocated Nishinihon (west) branch office to Imabashi, Osaka. Launched: - VoISplus and LA-6000, unified call recording software solution. - U³ REC, a cloud-based call recording management (voice storage) service. |
| 2016 |
Relocated Nishinihon (west) branch office to Imabashi, Osaka. : Launched : - VoISplus and LA-6000, unified call recording software solution. : - U³ REC, a cloud-based call recording management (voice storage) service. |
| 2017 |
Entered into a capital and business alliance with Kyowa Exio Co., Ltd. (now Exio Group Co., Ltd.). |
| 2017 |
Announced the smartphone-compatible 'IP-PTT Solution' (now NX-PTT) that covers dead zones of radio devices. |
| 2017 |
Opened a Chubu office in Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. |
| 2017 |
Integrated and systematized enterprise VoIP products and solutions under the name 'VOICEMARK (Voice Mark)'. |
| 2017 |
Renamed the West Japan office to Kansai office. |
| 2017 |
Started selling the subscription-based voice recognition BPO service 'U³ COGNI (U-Cube Cognition)'. |
| 2017 |
Began the capital and business alliance with EXEO Group, Inc. (now KYOWA EXEO CORPORATION). Introduced a smartphone-enabled IP-PTT solution (now called NX-PTT) to cover the radio dead zones. Established Chubu Sales Office in Nagoya, Aichi. Systematized the enterprise VoIP products and solutions as "VOICEMARK". Launched U³ COGNI, a voice-recognition BPO monthly service. |
| 2017 |
Began the capital and business alliance with EXEO Group, Inc. (now KYOWA EXEO CORPORATION) : Introduced a smartphone-enabled IP-PTT solution (now called NX-PTT) to cover the radio dead zones. : Established Chubu Sales Office in Nagoya, Aichi. : Systematized the enterprise VoIP products and solutions as "VOICEMARK". : Launched U³ COGNI, a voice-recognition BPO monthly service. |
| 2018 |
Established the subsidiary NextGen Business Solutions Co., Ltd. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary) and acquired the business from Neix Co., Ltd. |
| 2018 |
Implemented 'U³ COGNI' at SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd. |
| 2018 |
Started selling the IVR solution 'VOTEX-IVR (VoiceX IVR)' with voice recognition capability (now voice-recognition-enabled NGN-IVR). |
| 2018 |
Established the subsidiary LignApps Co., Ltd. |
| 2018 |
Conducted a security audit of a major European telecommunications carrier in collaboration with a European partner company. |
| 2018 |
Established NextGen Business Solutions, Inc. as a subsidiary and business transferred from neix, Inc. Introduced U³ COGNI to SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. Launched IVR solution "VOTEX-IVR" with voice recognition function and deployed to a major moving company. Started a subsidiary compnay, LignApps, Inc. Conducted security audits of major European telecommunications carriers with European business partner. |
| 2018 |
Established NextGen Business Solutions, Inc. as a subsidiary and business transferred from neix, Inc. : Introduced U³ COGNI to SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. : Launched IVR solution ""VOTEX-IVR"" with voice recognition function and deployed to a major moving company. : Started a subsidiary compnay, LignApps, Inc. : Conducted security audits of major European telecommunications carriers with European business partner. |
| 2019 |
LignApps Co., Ltd. entered into a capital and business alliance with NEC Nets SI Co., Ltd. |
| 2019 |
Reorganized the NextGen Group's enterprise business and consolidated part of the business into NextGen Business Solutions Co., Ltd. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary). |
| 2019 |
Marubeni Information Systems Inc. has started providing "MSYS Omnis" via voice recognition service U³COGNI |
| 2019 |
Participated in Sumitomo Corporation's local 5G demonstration experiment |
| 2019 |
Made an investment in Telestax, Inc. in the United States (now Mavenir Systems, Inc.) |
| 2019 |
Started offering overflow call handling service "U³ Callback (now: Telework Call.app)" |
| 2019 |
LignApps Corporation acquired shares of Acrossway Corporation (former consolidated subsidiary) and made it a subsidiary |
| 2019 |
Started third-party allotment of new shares with Excio Group Inc. and Takakomu Inc. as subscribers, and began capital and business alliance with Takakomu Inc. |
| 2019 |
Consolidated part of the business into NextGen Business Solutions, Inc. |
| 2019 |
Capital and business alliance between subsidiary LignApps, Inc. and NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation. |
| 2019 |
Started promoting MSYS Omnis, a voice recognition service from Marubeni Information Systems Corporation on U³ COGNI. |
| 2019 |
Participated in a local 5G verification experiment conducted by SUMITOMO CORPORATION. |
| 2019 |
Invested in the U.S. company Telestax, Inc. |
| 2019 |
Launched U³ Callback, an overflow call support service, now called Telework Call.app. |
| 2019 |
Finalized capital and business alliance with EXEO Group, Inc. |
| 2019 |
Finalized capital and business alliance with TAKACOM CORPORATION. |
| 2019 |
Reorganized the enterprise business of the NextGen Group, consolidating part of the business into NextGen Business Solutions, Inc. |
| 2019 |
Entered the capital and business alliance between subsidiary LignApps, Inc. and NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation. |
| 2019 |
Started promoting "MSYS Omnis", a voice recognition service from Marubeni Information Systems Corporation on U³ COGNI. |
| 2019 |
Launched U³ Callback (now called Telework Call.app), an overflow call support service. |
| 2019 |
Finalized capital and business alliance with:
- EXEO Group, Inc.
- TAKACOM CORPORATION |
| 2020 |
Started providing smartphone extension solution (now: Telework Call Direct) |
| 2020 |
Started selling "U³ Callback for Telework (now: Telework Call.app)" to solve telephone response issues during telework, and offered it free of charge for a limited time |
| 2020 |
Started providing local 5G introduction consulting through collaboration with Excio Group Inc. |
| 2020 |
Acquired all shares of Acrossway Corporation (former consolidated subsidiary), a 100% subsidiary of LignApps Corporation |
| 2020 |
Opened North Japan Sales Office in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo City |
| 2020 |
Conducted joint verification on local 5G system with Excio Group Inc. (formerly Kyowa Excio Inc.) |
| 2020 |
Started providing "Telework Call" cloud service, a telework solution brand |
| 2020 |
Launched Smartphone Extension Solution, now called Telework Call Direct. |
| 2020 |
Launched U³ Callback for Telework, a solution to telework call-handling issues, now called Telework Call.app, offered free of charge for a limited time. |
| 2020 |
Started providing local 5G implementation consulting services in collaboration with EXEO Group, Inc. |
| 2020 |
Acquired all shares of subsidiary Acrossway Corporation by LignApps and became a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2020 |
Established Kitanihon branch office in Sapporo, Hokkaido. |
| 2020 |
Conducted joint verification of local 5G systems with EXEO Group, Inc. |
| 2020 |
Launched Telework Call.app, a brand name for teleworking solutions for the new normal. |
| 2020 |
Launched:
- Smartphone Extension Solution (now called Telework Call Direct).
- U³ Callback for Telework (now called Telework Call.app), a solution to telework call-handling issues and offering free of charge for a limited time. |
| 2021 |
Relocated North Japan Sales Office to Toyohira Ward, Sapporo City |
| 2021 |
Started providing demo and verification environment for local 5G |
| 2021 |
"NX-B5000 for Enterprise" obtained certification for connection with Zoom Phone as the first Japanese SBC |
| 2021 |
Started selling "U³ Enabler" service, a platform for cloud voice services |
| 2021 |
Jointly provided mobile core solutions to major telecommunications information companies with MATRIXX Inc. in the United States |
| 2021 |
Started capital and business alliance with Tsuzuki Electric Co., Ltd. |
| 2021 |
Moved Kitanihon (north) branch office from Shiroishi-ku to Toyohira-ku, Sapporo. |
| 2021 |
Started providing a local 5G demonstration environment. |
| 2021 |
NX-B5000 for Enterprise (SBC) officially obtained Zoom Phone connection certification, making it the first Japanese product to achieve recognition. |
| 2021 |
Launched the U³ Enabler Service, a platform for cloud voice services. |
| 2021 |
Delivered mobile core solutions to a major telecommunication company in collaboration with MATRIXX, USA. |
| 2021 |
Reached the capital and business alliance with TSUZUKI DENKI CO., LTD. |
| 2021 |
Celebrated Nextgen's 20th anniversary. |
| 2021-11-16 |
NextGen celebrated its 20th anniversary (November 16) |
| 2022 |
Launch of cloud-based interconnection service "U³ Friends" |
| 2022 |
Signed a memorandum of understanding with Aiseek Japan Inc. to develop and provide "Caption Phone Service" for the hearing impaired |
| 2022 |
Absorbed and merged NextGen Business Solutions Inc. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary) |
| 2022 |
Launch of KY activity visualization service "U³ COGNI Construction KY" |
| 2022 |
Started demonstration experiments for full-scale operation of "Caption Phone Service" with Aiseek Japan Inc. |
| 2022 |
Started offering AI-based phone relay service "U³ connect" |
| 2022 |
Changed the notation of SaaS brand "U³" to "U-cube" and rebranded as a subscription service brand |
| 2022 |
Absorbed and merged Acrossway Inc. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary) |
| 2022 |
Entered capital and business alliance with NEC Nets Inc. and Iwasaki Tsushinki Co., Ltd. |
| 2022 |
Launched U³ Friends, the integrated voice communication and connectivity service. |
| 2022 |
Merged subsidiary NextGen Business Solutions, Inc. to build a unified organization and to strengthen sales force. |
| 2022 |
Signed an agreement with AIESEC Japan Inc. to collaborate on the development and provision of a 'subtitled telephone service' for the hearing impaired. |
| 2022 |
Began demonstration for the full-scale operation of 'subtitle phone service' with AIESEC Japan Inc. |
| 2022 |
Launched U³ connect, AI-powered call answering services. |
| 2022 |
Renamed SaaS brand 'U³' to 'U-cube' and rebranded as a subscription service brand. |
| 2022 |
Merged with subsidiary Acrossway Corporation, consolidating the cloud service planning, development capabilities, operation, and maintenance. |
| 2022 |
Formed the capital and business alliance with NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation and IWATSU ELECTRIC CO., LTD. |
| 2022 |
Signed an agreement with AIESEC Japan Inc. to collaborate on the development and provision of a "subtitled telephone service" for the hearing impaired. |
| 2022 |
Began demonstration for the full-scale operation of "subtitle phone service" with AIESEC Japan Inc. |
| 2022 |
Renamed SaaS brand "U³" to "U-cube" and rebranded as a subscription service brand. |
| 2023 |
Launched caption phone service for the hearing impaired. |
| 2023 |
Collaborated with Exeo Digital Solutions Inc. to integrate voice DX solutions into ServiceNow. |
| 2023 |
Established the CPaaS marketplace "NextGen CaMP". |
| 2023 |
Opened Kyushu and Chugoku sales offices in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. |
| 2023 |
Started full-scale provision of in-house developed CPaaS platform "U-cube CPaaS". |
| 2023 |
Obtained international standard certification for ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27017:2015). |
| 2023 |
Built a marketplace to promote and facilitate services through CPaaS, called NextGen CaMP. |
| 2023 |
Began a full-scale provision of 'U-cube CPaaS,' a CPaaS platform utilizing NextGen's own software. |
| 2023 |
Acquired ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27017:2015 international standards certification for information security management systems (ISMS). |
| 2023 |
Commenced providing captioned telephone service for the hearing impaired. |
| 2023 |
Integrated voice DX solution into ServiceNow through collaboration with Excio Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. |
| 2023 |
Launched the CPaaS marketplace 'NextGen CaMP'. |
| 2023 |
Opened Kyushu and Chugoku offices in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. |
| 2023 |
Commenced full-scale provision of the CPaaS platform 'U-cube CPaaS' developed with in-house software. |
| 2023 |
Obtained ISMS international standard certification. |
| 2023 |
Began a full-scale provision of "U-cube CPaaS," a CPaaS platform utilizing NextGen's own software. |
| 2024 |
Agreed on a partnership with Denwa Hoso-kyoku Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 |
Combined LA-6000 with NTT TechnoCross's "ForeSight Voice Mining" and Cisco Systems' "Cisco Unified Communications Manager". |
| 2024 |
NX-B5000 for Enterprise (SBC) obtained Japan's first AXP connection certification from Nokia. |
| 2024 |
Agreed to a cooperative partnership with Denwa Housoukyoku Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 |
Successfully combined LA-6000 with NTT TechnoCross' ForeSight Voice Mining and Cisco Systems' Cisco Unified Communications Manager. |
| 2024 |
NX-B5000 for Enterprise (SBC) is the first in Japan to obtain AXP connection certification from Avaya Japan, marking a significant milestone. |
| 2024 |
Agreed to a partnership with Telephone Broadcasting Bureau Co., Ltd. |
| 2024 |
Integrated LA-6000 with NTT TechnoCross's 'ForeSight Voice Mining' and Cisco Systems' 'Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Cisco Unified Communications Manager)'. |
| 2024 |
NX-B5000 for Enterprise (SBC) is the first in Japan to obtain Avaya Japan's AXP connection certification. |
| 2024 |
Successfully combined LA-6000 with NTT TechnoCross' ForeSight Voice Mining and Cisco Systems' Cisco Unified Communications Manager |
| 2025 |
NX-B5000 (SBC) became the first domestic vendor to obtain SBC certification for Microsoft Direct Routing, enabling integration with "Microsoft Teams". |
| 2025 |
The voice capturing system "LA-6000" started integration with Microsoft's AI natural language processing service "Azure AI Speech". |
| 2025 |
Changed the listing market classification from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market to the Standard Market. |
| 2025 |
We listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market. |
| 2025 |
We relocated the Kansai sales office to Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. |
| 2025 |
NX-B5000 (SBC) selected for Japan Communications Inc.'s full MVNO service which commenced in May 2026. |
| 2025 |
Released as the first vendor in Japan to obtain SBC certification in Direct Routing from Microsoft Corporation, which allows for integration with Microsoft Teams. |
| 2025 |
Moved the listing market classification from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market to the Standard Market. |
| 2025 |
Became listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market. |
| 2025 |
NX-B5000 (SBC) is the first domestic vendor to obtain SBC certification for Microsoft's Direct Routing, enabling integration with Microsoft Teams. |
| 2025 |
The voice capturing system 'LA-6000' began integration with Microsoft's AI natural language processing service 'Azure AI Speech'. |
| 2025 |
Changed listing market classification from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market to the Standard Market. |
| 2025 |
Listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market. |
| 2025 |
Moved Kansai sales office to Minamimotocho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. |
| 2025 |
Relocated our Kansai Sales Office to Minami-Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City. |
| 2026 |
The cloud-based SBC "U-cube friends" began integration with NTT DoCoMo Business's "Arcstar IP Voice". |
| 2026 |
We absorbed and merged with LignApps Inc. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary). |
| 2026 |
Cloud-based SBC 'U-cube friends' began integration with NTT Docomo Business's 'Arcstar IP Voice'. |
| 2026 |
Absorbed and merged with LignApps Inc. (formerly a consolidated subsidiary). |
| 2026 |
The cloud-based SBC "U-cube friends" has begun integrating with "Arcstar IP Voice," a service provided by NTT Docomo Business. |
| 2026 |
The Company has merged with its consolidated subsidiary, LignApps Co., Ltd. |
