XLAB and OceanBridge Inc. Partner to Tackle IT Challenges in Japan

December 17, 2024 - Words by Jasna Simončič

December 17, 2024
Words by Jasna Simončič

We’re thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with OceanBridge Inc., a leading Japanese IT solutions provider, to bring our Steampunk Spotter platform to Japan. This collaboration marks a significant step in empowering Japanese businesses with reliable and secure IT automation, addressing the challenges of IT talent shortages and accelerating digital transformation.

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Norikazu Sawa, President and CEO of OceanBridge Inc. and Gregor Berginc, CEO at XLAB & Head of XLAB Steampunk.


A Partnership for Seamless Automation

OceanBridge, known for bridging international IT solutions with Japanese enterprises, is the ideal partner to introduce Steampunk Spotter to the Japanese market. Our platform, designed for automation with Red Hat Ansible, helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern IT environments with efficiency and flexibility.

“We are excited to join forces with OceanBridge to deliver Steampunk Spotter to Japan,” said Gregor Berginc, CEO of XLAB. “Their expertise in introducing innovative IT solutions to the Japanese market aligns perfectly with our mission: providing organizations worldwide with dependable IT automation tools. Together, we aim to simplify automation for Japanese businesses and help them tackle IT challenges.”


Adressing Japan’s IT Challenges

The Japanese IT sector faces a critical shortage of skilled professionals and increasingly complex IT infrastructures. Steampunk Spotter addresses these challenges by reducing the time and effort engineers spend on automation development and process maintenance.

By lowering the barriers to IT automation adoption, our Ansible Playbook Platform enables businesses to overcome resource limitations while enhancing security, reliability, and efficiency. This not only streamlines their IT operations but also accelerates their digital transformation journey, even with constrained resources.

“Steampunk Spotter is a vital solution for tackling Japan’s IT workforce shortages,” said Norikazu Sawa, President and CEO of OceanBridge Inc. “It empowers organizations to scale and optimize their IT systems, even in the most demanding digital environments.”


A Long-Standing Collaboration

Our partnership with OceanBridge is built on a strong foundation. Since 2007, we’ve worked together to offer ISL Online, XLAB’s remote access software, to the Japanese market. This new collaboration takes our relationship to the next level, opening a fresh chapter in Japan’s digital transformation.

Together, XLAB and OceanBridge are committed to helping Japanese businesses become more competitive and successful in an increasingly digital world.

Want to learn more about Steampunk Spotter and its role in IT automation? Explore the product page or get a personalized demo !


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