Blockchain Development Guide for Beginners
Is it too late to learn about blockchain now? With the constant development of new blockchain technology, along with...
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Top Big Data technologies you need to know
Continuing the knowledge on “What is Big Data?“, this article will reveal some of the top technologies for big...
What is DeFi? Potential and risks of decentralized finance
1. DeFi Finance- What is Decentralized Finance? Defi is short for Decentralized Finance. DeFi is the latest term based on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. Therefore, DeFi is different from CeFi. 1.1. Features of DeFi DeFi can be considered as the most practical application of blockchain...
Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing the Technology Industry and Untapped Potential
An introduction to Quantum Computing Quantum computing is an emerging field of advanced computer science that exploits the unique properties of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are beyond the capabilities of even the most powerful classical supercomputer. The field of quantum computing encompasses...
What is ChatGPT? Find out about new technology trends
ChatGPT is an advanced Generative AI model developed by OpenAI, capable of understanding and generating human-like text. Built upon the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) architecture, ChatGPT is revolutionizing how people interact with computers—supporting everything from office productivity and content creation to customer service and...
What is Virtual Reality? Understand of Virtual Reality From A-Z
Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that simulates a vivid 3D environment, allowing users to interact within a digital space as if they were in the real world. With the support of devices like VR headsets, users can “immerse” themselves in realistic experiences for...
0ｘ 【DEX プロトコル】
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 0x (https://0xproject.com/) は異なるトークン同士を取引する分散型取引所(DEX)を構築するためのプロトコルで、イーサリアムネットワーク上に構築されています。 一般的なDEXでは、取引注文（オーダーブック）や注文キャンセルなどの全てのトランザクションをブロックチェーン上で処理します。 ブロックチェーンの承認作業には時間とコストがかかりますから、取引時にかかる時間と手数料が多くなってしまいます。 更に、イーサリアムネットワーク全体にも負荷がかかり、DEX以外でのトランザクションを阻害する可能性があります。 0xでは、互いにトークンの取引を行う処理だけをブロックチェーン上で行い、それ以外の取引注文などはオフチェーンで行うようにすることで効率的な取引と低い手数料を可能にします。 0xの仕組み このように0x プロトコル上では、取引の決済のみがイーサリアムブロックチェーン上で行われ、それ以外の取引の注文などはオフチェーンで処理されます。 左側の図で、2から4までがオフチェーンで行われ、7でのみオンチェーンの決済が行われます。 メイカー: 予約注文を提示する人。 テイカーはメイカーの予約注文に応じる人。 ※オーダーブックは予約注文をリスト化して管理する注文表。 ①メイカーは、自分が持つトークンAへDEXコントラクトがアクセスするのを承認する ②メイカーは自身が持つトークンAをトークンBに交換するための取引を注文し、秘密鍵で署名が行われる。 ③メイカーはこの取引注文をネットワークにブロードキャストする ④テイカーはその取引注文を受ける ⑤テイカーは自分が持つトークンBにDEXコントラクトがアクセスするのを承認する ⑥テイカーはメイカーの署名をDEXコントラクトに提示する ⑦DEXコントラクトがトークンAとトークンBの取引決済を行う オーダーブックの管理者はリレイヤーと呼ばれ、報酬として取引手数料を得ることを目的とした不特定の個人が主体となることができます。 リレイヤーはオフチェーンでのオーダーブック管理だけを行います。 ①リレイヤーが取引手数料の金額と手数料受取用アドレスをメイカーに提示する ②メイカーは取引注文を作り、提示された取引手数料をセットし、秘密鍵で署名を行う ③メイカーは署名済みの注文をリレイヤーに提示する ④リレイヤーは注文の正当性を確認し、有効ならオーダーブックに記録する ⑤テイカーはメイカーの注文が更新されたオーダーブックを受け取る ⑥テイカーは取引したい注文を見つけ、イーサリアムブロックチェーンのDEXコントラクトに提示する 0x まとめ 0xではビットコインのマイニングを多くの人が競争して行うのと同様に、リレイヤー同士の競争により取引手数料はより安くなっていくことを前提に設計されています。 オーダーブックの管理者が分散されているという点がこれまでになかった新しい仕組みとなっています。 また、取引の実行時は安全性のためイーサリアムブロックチェーン上で行われるので、送金速度の問題が未解決のまま残されています。 デイトレーダーにとって取引所では両替が瞬間的に行われる必要があります。...
What is the Waterfall software model? The development sequence of the Waterfall model?
The Waterfall software model was first introduced in 1970 by Winston Royce. The Waterfall model consists of simple and separate stages, so Waterfall used to be very popular. In spite of the fact that this model has been replaced by others, it still follows...
What is Cloud Computing? 4 types of Cloud Computing pyramid services today
Cloud Computing is an extremely common term in the field of programming, design, and website administration. So what is Cloud Computing? What types of Cloud Computing pyramid services are there today? Get the details right through the following article with BAP Software! I. What...
What are smart contracts on the blockchain? How does it work?
Over the past decade, blockchain technology has become the subject of much research because of its decentralized, consensus, distributed, peer-to-peer transactions, etc. With the help of blockchain, many agreements are possibly done automatically by smart contracts. So what is a smart contract? How does...
What is SAP Business One (SAP B1)? SAP B1 implementation cost?
SAP Business One is a topic that many technology experts around the world are interested in. This software has also attracted considerable attention from small and large enterprises in many different industries. So, what is SAP B1? How does this software work, what is...
What Businesses Need To Know About SAP Cloud
SAP Cloud Platform is a cloud computing platform (PaaS) developed by SAP, enabling businesses to flexibly expand, integrate, and build applications on their ERP systems. In the era of rapid digital transformation, this platform has become a top choice for optimizing operations and accelerating...
Offshore
COBOL Modernization: A Practical Guide to Replatform, Refactor and Reimagine
“The system still runs accurately every day — but almost no one can explain why it works the way...
Should You Outsource System Development? A Decision Guide for the IT Talent Shortage Era
“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like...
From One-Off Projects to a Migration Factory: Scaling Modernization with AI, Platform Engineering and FinOps
MIGRATION / APPLICATION MODERNIZATION Every migration project ends the same way: the hard-won knowledge stays with the people who...
System Migration Methods and Process: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation
As digital transformation continues to accelerate, more companies are facing the need to upgrade or migrate their IT systems....
What is an Offshore Development Center? Summary of basic knowledge for businesses
In today’s digital age, Offshore Development Center is becoming a more and more popular choice for software development solutions...
System Operation vs. Maintenance: Roles, Tasks & Key Differences Explained
“Isn’t system operation just another word for maintenance?” Even experienced IT teams often use the two terms interchangeably. In...
Power Apps Solution Helps Businesses Increase Revenue by 40% and Achieve 100% Mobile Adoption
1. Overview A technology services company was facing challenges in monitoring sales performance and optimizing sales operations. Despite having a CRM system, the lack of integration among reporting tools led to fragmented data and delayed decision-making. The company needed a unified reporting platform that...
AI in Finance: Boosting Invoice-to-Cash Efficiency with Intelligent AI Agents
1. Overview Our client — a mid-sized commercial bank in Asia — was seeking to improve compliance efficiency within its Invoice-to-Cash (I2C) process. With thousands of invoices and documents to process weekly, they needed a solution that could automate compliance checks with high accuracy,...
Cannon Blast
At the same time when we released Little Furry, Cannon Blast was also published on our App Store with the design of shooting music games. It is a battle between the guard with a strong army of pirates. With Cannon Blast, it is not...
Birds Bomb
Bird Bomb is designed and developed to bring an absolutely relaxation mobile game with fun gameplay. Getting more hilarious emojis by letting birds pooping on humans. It is a good way to release pressure from work and find inspiration effectively. The game is in...
Idol’s Garden
Idol’s Garden is a very awesome puzzle game!It’s very challenging for users’ reaction speed by connecting three or more same idols. In this game, users must try to use props in order to make more and more combos so that you can overcome higher...
SHARINGAN – AI CAMERA SYSTEM
Overview Sharingan is a Smart System with core technology is facial identification by Artificial Intelligence. The system provides 2 main services: Automatic Attendance Automatic Surveillance Demo Automatic Attendance Fast Accurate identification Easily deploy and leverage enterprise infrastructure Can time attendance many people at the...
Hiphop Runner 3D
Inspired by the famous TV show “”Hole in the wall””, Hiphop Runner 3D is a combination of the mind-blowing show with hiphop dancing and hilarious graphic character. Pose or you will be crushed! The game is developed with the Unity engine and 3D art...
AI-Powered Personalised Treatment Plans Based on Genetic Data
Traditional “one-size-fits-all” treatment protocols are often ineffective, leading to adverse side effects and significant waste due to their lack of individualisation. With cutting-edge AI technology in precision medicine, we offer a solution that personalises therapy based on genetic data — maximising treatment efficacy while...
Happy Scratch
HAPPY SCRATCH is a game that makes you addicted to your quarantine life. This can be said to be a perfect game for you to release the pressure and chill with the freedom moments while staying at home. For this game, you just need...
Auto Scoring App with YoloV5
Auto Scoring Input of this App is an answer sheet which have tic & toe in the answer boxes. This will be processed with Image Processing and Objects Detection with Yolov5. Beside of that, it also Detect Student Code and Examination Code on the...
Pitch The Disc
Are you ready for the most exciting and fierce disc battle ever? Let’s show off your deadly accuracy and take the aim at the enemies with Pitch The Disc. This game will make you comfortable, and relax much. The outstanding features of the app:...
Reduce 80% of inspection errors and achieve FDA compliance with Power Apps solution from BAP
1. Overview A leading pharmaceutical company faced challenges in maintaining product quality and complying with strict FDA regulations. As the quality inspection process was still paper-based, the company experienced issues such as recording errors, approval delays, and difficulties in generating compliance reports. To overcome...
A trade platform for The US and Japanese markets
I. Overview Investing has never been easy, especially for beginners and individuals with a limited budget and a limited understanding of the market. Stay with us in this article to see how technology solves those obstacles and changes the investment game with a cutting-edge...
AI-based Car Attribute Detection via Interior/Exterior Image Classification
The Challenge In automotive inspection, valuation, and listing services, there’s a growing demand to automatically classify interior vs. exterior images and extract recognizable car attributes (body style, color, seat materials, etc.) without human labor. Our AI Solution BAP developed a scalable and highly accurate...
Image processing in automation and robotics
Problem: RUBIK’S CUBE SOLVING Solving a Rubik’s cube is a challenge for people. It is required a lot of patient and practice to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube. The question is, can we solve this problem using robot? – INPUT: The picture...
SMART ANIME
Artificial intelligence automatically creates character illustration images. BAP is always able to develop similar systems...
Balance It 3D!
Take advantage of the housewares trending in the mobile game, we developed Balance It 3D! with a 3D art style on Unity engine. The game simulates gravity theory on housewares when players stack them all up. With an impressive art style and amazing gameplay,...
Comprehensive Customer Management Solution with OutSystems
Overview Development of a Customer Management System using the OutSystems Platform. Main Features Customer account management Customer visit cards Customer visit history Schedule and calendar management Data synchronization between OutSystems and Office 365 Outlook Technologies Developed on the OutSystems Web Platform Built forms, features,...
Bubble Bump
Bubble Bump comes from a sudden inspiration of the designer when he was relaxing with the bubble wrap – the most satisfying relaxing habit of many people. It is developed on the Unity engine with the 2D art style, simple look, and easy rules....
Transforming Korean Logistics: Innovating for Enhanced Efficiency
1. Overview In a competitive market, the efficiency of a delivery system can be the key differentiator. This business case outlines a strategic initiative to build a revolutionary delivery system that connects seamlessly, eliminates bottlenecks, and optimizes routes through the integration of small transit...
Developing a Transparent Electricity Trading Platform with Blockchain Technology
Overview The client from Japan wanted to build a power trading exchange where all transactions are conducted transparently and immutably. They required a system leveraging blockchain technology to ensure transaction data transparency and integrity, allowing users to fully trust the platform when trading electricity....
Bluelink – Smart Waste Management Solution
Challenges: Japan is known as a country that does not throw away garbage. Garbage separation is strict, and garbage collection times are fixed. However, the amount of domestic garbage is also large, and it sometimes interferes with the collection and disposal of garbage....
Attendance Management System
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 課題： バックオフィスに関わるすべてのデータを勤怠管理システムに集約し、「1つのデータベース」で管理することで、各システムでの情報の登録や変更の手間を削減します。 ・従業員情報を活用した行政手続の電子化 ・従業員の入退社などで発生する社会保険手続きを電子化 ・勤怠管理システム内の従業員の情報を利用して手続きを簡略にすることで、人事労 務担当者、従業員の業務効率化を図り、法人への電子申請の義務化へ対応します。 ソリューション： 手続の電子化、社会保険手続きを電子化、業務効率化などのために、BAPがAPI連携や、JavaScriptやCSSを用いたプラグインで従業員情報を勤怠管理システム内のデータベースから抽出して手続作成を行い、e-Gov連携APIにて電子申請を行います。 各種業務の効率化に加え、これまでバラバラに管理されてきた社員台帳や勤怠実績、給与計算の情報を1つに集約することで、従業員情報の一元管理を実現できる。バックオフィスに関わるすべてのデータを勤怠管理システムに集約し、「1つのデータベース」で管理することで、各システムでの情報の登録や変更の手間を削減します。 開発形式 Lab 開発言語 PHP, HTML/CSS・Javascript(Typescript) 製品 Web 開発サイト BAP Software...
SNS Application
Challenge: You want to build a chat system with your specific requirements that other chatting apps cannot fulfill your needs ? BAP is ready to work with you to build it with our expertises on SNS Application development Solution: When it comes to SNS...
Migration from COBOL to Java
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. お客様の背景 お客様は、近くレガシーシステムに伴うクラウド化を計画しています。レガシーシステムの言語はCOBOL、JCLなどを使用しています。 COBOLからJavaへのマイグレーションを実行すれば、標準化されたJavaアプリ開発のSpringフレームワーク運用が行えるようになります。 Javaアプリケーションは現在最も汎用性が高いアプリの１つであるため、システムのJava化を行うことができれば、業務フローや業務効率の大幅な改善にもつながります。 弊社の提案 BAPの提案を紹介されています。 ・マイグレーションする前に、 COBOLアプリケーションの機能とビジネスロジックを詳しく理解しないといけないです。アプリケーションの規模や複雑さ、依存関係、データベース接続などの評価を行います。 ・プロジェクトの移行プロセスをフェース分けして実施することを提案します。 ・コード分析とデータの交換： COBOLアプリケーションの要件に基づいて、適切な Java Spring Frameworkを選択します。 COBOLアプリケーションで使用されているデータベースやデータフォーマットを Javaに対応する形式に変更します。 ・テストとデバッグ：マイグレーションされた Javaアプリケーションをテストすることが必要です。ユニットテスト・統合テスト・システムテストなどまで BAP側で実施しております。デバッグや修正が必要な場合には、迅速に対処します。 COBOLからJavaへのマイグレーションの効果 以下のような効果が期待できます。 技術的な効果： Javaは広く普及しており、豊富なツールやライブラリが利用可能、また再利用可能なコンポーネントや豊富な機能を活用することで開発時間やコストを削減できます。 保守性と可読性の向上: Javaはオブジェクト指向プログラミングに基づいており、 COBOLよりも保守うと可読性が高い、 Javaのコードはモジュール化され、より理解しやすいです。 スケーラビリティの向上： Java Spring Frameworkは水平方向のスケーラビリティを提供し、システムの成長や負担増加に対応できます。 拡張性と新機能の追加： アプリケーションに新機能を追加する際に柔軟性が向上、 Javaのオープンソースコミュニティは活用であり、新しいテクノロジーやベストプラクティスが共有されていることにより、最新の開発トレンドやセキュリティ対策を取り入れることができます。...
Japanpage_Picks Application
Challenges: Sake is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage, first mentioned in history books some 1,300 years ago. Are there limits to how much sake can be promoted domestically and internationally with traditional PR, communication, and delivery methods? BAP not only solves the above problems,...
Step Tracking App with Crypto Rewards
Overview A Japanese client requested an application to encourage employees in companies to participate in fitness activities, meeting requirements for health improvement and workplace wellness under Japanese labor law. Companies can use the application to set up internal sports challenges, and rewards for those...
Streamlining Manpower Management for SMEs
As an IT consulting company specializing in digital transformation solutions, we embarked on a mission to tackle the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manpower industry. Our aim was to alleviate common pain points and elevate operational efficiency through the...
2048 Color 3D
2048 Color 3D is a game that helps you relax with funny music combining with design of merge magic. This game will remind you of the legendary 2048 bricks with more 3D art style, merge magic, and bubble shoot. The interesting points of this...
Logistic Management
Challenge: Transport management is a very complex and difficult job. Getting to know where the goods are, where the truck is, and how the route optimizes to save operating costs when the truck is empty, which are all very important to the operator...
Technology
What is the Embedded System? Some practical applications of Embedded system.
The Embedded system is a very familiar term for programmers. In recent times, when IoT is becoming more and...
What is the crypto market? Things to keep in mind when participating in the crypto market
The cryptocurrency market has been bustling in recent years. With a rapid development speed, the cryptocurrency sector creates many...
Python 3.12 – A quality upgrade with many desirable features!
As a programmer, in recent days you have surely become familiar with the information surrounding the new feature update...
Top 10 Trusted SaaS Development Companies in 2025 – How to Choose the Right Partner
Businesses want to develop SaaS but often face the challenge: which company to choose — one that is both...
AI Governance – The Key for Enterprises to Harness AI Safely and Effectively in 2025
AI Governance — or the governance of AI — is essentially the “rulebook” that enables enterprises to leverage AI...
Introduction to BAP Office and Software Development in Hue
1. Overview of the Software development in Hue The Information Technology (IT) industry in Hue is becoming one of...
SAP BTP – Business Intelligence Technology Platform for Enterprises
In the current digital age, many enterprises are making efforts to use different digital tools to increase business efficiency and competitiveness. To solve problems related to business management, enterprises often use the SAP BTP business technology platform. To better understand this technology service, get...
How important is Smoke Testing to the Q&A industry?
Smoke Testing is an extremely familiar term to the technology field, especially software development teams. This is an error testing and troubleshooting technique favored by many developers today. Thanks to Smoke Testing, the work of software developers as well as QA staff becomes more...
Top 7 Reputable AI Agent Development Companies
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, businesses are increasingly focusing on AI Agents – intelligent automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. However, choosing the right AI agent development company is the key factor determining project success. Below is the list...
What Is an AI Agent? How It Works, Enterprise Use Cases, and Implementation Guide
ENTERPRISE AI AGENTS From AI That Answers Questionsto AI That Helps Execute Work Enterprise workflow automation and business system integration with AI agents Business Request User Input → AI Agent Plan & Execute → Business Tools ERP / CRM / API → Review &...
0ｘ 【DEX プロトコル】
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 0x (https://0xproject.com/) は異なるトークン同士を取引する分散型取引所(DEX)を構築するためのプロトコルで、イーサリアムネットワーク上に構築されています。 一般的なDEXでは、取引注文（オーダーブック）や注文キャンセルなどの全てのトランザクションをブロックチェーン上で処理します。 ブロックチェーンの承認作業には時間とコストがかかりますから、取引時にかかる時間と手数料が多くなってしまいます。 更に、イーサリアムネットワーク全体にも負荷がかかり、DEX以外でのトランザクションを阻害する可能性があります。 0xでは、互いにトークンの取引を行う処理だけをブロックチェーン上で行い、それ以外の取引注文などはオフチェーンで行うようにすることで効率的な取引と低い手数料を可能にします。 0xの仕組み このように0x プロトコル上では、取引の決済のみがイーサリアムブロックチェーン上で行われ、それ以外の取引の注文などはオフチェーンで処理されます。 左側の図で、2から4までがオフチェーンで行われ、7でのみオンチェーンの決済が行われます。 メイカー: 予約注文を提示する人。 テイカーはメイカーの予約注文に応じる人。 ※オーダーブックは予約注文をリスト化して管理する注文表。 ①メイカーは、自分が持つトークンAへDEXコントラクトがアクセスするのを承認する ②メイカーは自身が持つトークンAをトークンBに交換するための取引を注文し、秘密鍵で署名が行われる。 ③メイカーはこの取引注文をネットワークにブロードキャストする ④テイカーはその取引注文を受ける ⑤テイカーは自分が持つトークンBにDEXコントラクトがアクセスするのを承認する ⑥テイカーはメイカーの署名をDEXコントラクトに提示する ⑦DEXコントラクトがトークンAとトークンBの取引決済を行う オーダーブックの管理者はリレイヤーと呼ばれ、報酬として取引手数料を得ることを目的とした不特定の個人が主体となることができます。 リレイヤーはオフチェーンでのオーダーブック管理だけを行います。 ①リレイヤーが取引手数料の金額と手数料受取用アドレスをメイカーに提示する ②メイカーは取引注文を作り、提示された取引手数料をセットし、秘密鍵で署名を行う ③メイカーは署名済みの注文をリレイヤーに提示する ④リレイヤーは注文の正当性を確認し、有効ならオーダーブックに記録する ⑤テイカーはメイカーの注文が更新されたオーダーブックを受け取る ⑥テイカーは取引したい注文を見つけ、イーサリアムブロックチェーンのDEXコントラクトに提示する 0x まとめ 0xではビットコインのマイニングを多くの人が競争して行うのと同様に、リレイヤー同士の競争により取引手数料はより安くなっていくことを前提に設計されています。 オーダーブックの管理者が分散されているという点がこれまでになかった新しい仕組みとなっています。 また、取引の実行時は安全性のためイーサリアムブロックチェーン上で行われるので、送金速度の問題が未解決のまま残されています。 デイトレーダーにとって取引所では両替が瞬間的に行われる必要があります。...
Microservices and API gateways: Importance and practical applications
In the era of technological development, using applications that integrate with many platforms has become a trend for users. To create those complex applications, developers use a combination of Microservices and API gateways. Let’s explore with BAP Software about Microservices and API gateways, their...
What is application software? Types of application software
As technology develops more and more, everyone comes across different types of software that help automate tasks and increase efficiency. In particular, the success of a business model also depends on choosing the right application software. So what is application software, and what types...
RAD – Solution to Optimize Software Development Process
What is Rapid Application Development (RAD)? Rapid Application Development (RAD) is an application development paradigm that emphasizes quick development via iterative cycles. Instead of working in a linear development process, RAD breaks it down into smaller iterations known as phases. What is special about...
How to Use Generative AI with Internal Documents: RAG Explained, Use Cases, and Implementation
GENERATIVE AI × ENTERPRISE KNOWLEDGE Turn Enterprise Documents into Actionable Knowledge AI-powered document search and knowledge retrieval with RAG PDFs · Excel · Internal Wikis → RAG Retrieval → Source-Grounded Answers Make existing business information easier to find, verify, and use. Figure 1. How...
Building multipleplayer mobile games are easy?
Multiplayer mobile games are games on smartphones that allow multiple players to join at the same time (real-time) or in turns (turn-based) over a network. These games enable players to interact, collaborate, or compete with each other, instead of playing alone. To operate smoothly,...
System Migration Methods and Process: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Implementation
As digital transformation continues to accelerate, more companies are facing the need to upgrade or migrate their IT systems. However, for many CTOs, project managers, and technology leaders, starting a migration project remains a major challenge. Where should the project begin? What should be...
What is Software Testing? Applying AI in software testing
Software Testing is one of the important stages of the software development process. Software Testing includes many different levels and aims to improve software quality as well as enhance user experience. Although this is a term quite familiar to the technology world, many people...
What Challenges Do IT Departments Face? Solutions for the Talent Shortage Era
Why the in-house IT (情シス) team at Japanese companies is increasingly overloaded, the five core challenges they face, and how to solve them without inflating fixed costs. 1What does the Information Systems department actually do? The real role of the IT department At many...
What is ChatGPT? Find out about new technology trends
ChatGPT is an advanced Generative AI model developed by OpenAI, capable of understanding and generating human-like text. Built upon the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) architecture, ChatGPT is revolutionizing how people interact with computers—supporting everything from office productivity and content creation to customer service and...
What is VR Meeting System? Why business should build up an in-house VR Meeting platform
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is increasingly being adopted by businesses, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. By 2025, the global VR market is projected to exceed USD 15 billion. As remote work becomes a trend, building an internal VR meeting system helps businesses enhance the...
Metaverse – World innovation trend
Referring to new technology trends, we cannot ignore the phrase “Metaverse”. It is dubbed the next evolution of the Internet, and can bring users great experiences.. So what is the Metaverse? Do you understand it all? If you still wonder what we can experience...
タイムスタンプ 【Timestamp】
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. タイムスタンプ （timestamp）はあるイベントが記録された日時・日付・時刻などを記録し、記録が存在していることと改竄されていないことを証明するシステムを指します。 電子署名などで用いられているRFC3161 Time stamp protocolではPKIを利用しており、時刻認証局(TSA:Time-Stamping Authority)がハッシュ値に時刻情報を偽造できないようにして結合したタイムスタンプ(正確にはタイムスタンプトークンと呼びます)を利用者に送付しています。 記録を僅かでも更新した場合、変化したハッシュ値のみがTSAに提示されるので利用者は記録内容を知られずにタイムスタンプを取得できます。 タイムスタンプでの管理が必要なデータは通常、一貫性のある書式で記録されているので異なる記録の比較を簡単に行うことができます。 加えて、時間の経過に伴って変化するイベントの進行状況の追跡が可能となります。 タイムスタンプは一般にイベントの記録作成や時系列（”sequence of events”, SOE）の評価を行うために使用されます。 どちらのケースでも、タイムスタンプはイベント記録を認識するタグのように使われます。 ビットコインのブロックチェーンの例では、各トランザクションやブロックの生成時刻が電子署名と同様の方法でタイムスタンプを用いて管理されています。 多くのOSのファイルシステムではファイルの作成日時（UNIXやUnix系OSではctimeと呼ばれます）、更新日時（mtime）、アクセス日時（atime）がタイムスタンプとして記録されます。 UNIXにおけるstatなどではこれらのデータがシステムコールで取り出すことができます。 タイムスタンプ システムの課題 仮に一貫性のある記録をタイムスタンプとともに作成しても、後から改竄されてしまうと信頼性がなくなってしまいます。 特に、不特定多数からのアクセスが可能な記録は容易に改竄できてしまうため、タイムスタンプを含むデータログの保管システムやサーバには高度なセキュリティが施す必要があります。 タイムスタンプ の例（Wikipediaより引用） 2005-10-30 T 10:45 UTC 2007-11-09 T 11:20 UTC Sat Jul 23 02:16:57 2005...
What is Mobile App Testing? Why is Mobile App Testing important?
Mobile App Testing is the process of testing a mobile application for its usability before it is publicly released. Mobile App Testing helps verify whether the application meets technical requirements or not. With modern advanced technology, smartphones have been born, promoting the development of...
What is SAP S/4HANA? Benefits of SAP exploit before 2027
Data analysis is an important process in today’s business management process and SAP S/4HANA is one of the supporting systems for this process. The solutions from SAP ERP are being used popularly in a lot of countries around the world, although lots of people...
The Horenso principles for Dev when working with Japanese customers.
Horenso is one of the basic soft skills for employees. New employees often go through a Horenso training and learning process. They also need to firmly grasp the principles to ensure effective communication within the company. Many foreigners working at Japanese companies often have...
What is a software company? Top 7 big software companies in Vietnam
Application software has become the backbone of our economy, the dominant industry in our era. Many companies providing software solutions were born. If you are interested in software companies or want to learn more about software companies in Vietnam, this article is for you....
AI App Development – What businesses should prepare for?
AI application development is the process of creating software integrated with artificial intelligence to automate tasks, perform analysis, and make intelligent decisions. This article will help businesses understand what they need to prepare — from data and techniques to costs — before starting an...
How does AI education bring benefits and drawbacks?
AI appears in many fields including Banking, Medicine, Business, and even Education. So today BAP will help you understand more about the benefits and drawbacks of an education with AI through this article. 1. Role of AI in Education Whether we like it or...
Using Salesforce in enterprise’s human resource management system
In recent times, when technology has become more and more popular and applied in many different fields, Salesforce is also a name that has become familiar to many people. However, Salesforce and its application in enterprise human resource management are not well understood by...
Where Should Manufacturers Start With AI? Advice From BAP’s AI Experts
AI is becoming one of the most closely watched technologies in manufacturing. From quality inspection and equipment failure prediction to production planning optimization, AI can help manufacturers reduce manual work and make faster, data-driven decisions. However, the main challenge many companies face is not:...
What is Multisig? The beneficial information of it for you to know
Multisig brings various benefits of security for transactions in the virtual currency market, but many people don’t know much about this platform. So, in this article, we will introduce and explain for you about Multisig’s information, pros and cons, its mechanism, and some exchanges...
What are Free To Play NFT Games? Check out some of the hottest free to play games
The NFT Play to Earn Game segment is extremely active in recent times when helping players entertain and generate income. Are you new to the cryptocurrency market? Do you want to join the NFT gaming trend but are afraid to invest capital when starting?...
Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Solution to Increase Productivity and Work Efficiency
Robotic process automation (RPA) is a technology that allows businesses to automate repetitive and rules-based tasks using software robots or “bots”. These “bots” mimic human actions, interacting with various systems and applications to perform tasks accurately and efficiently. Here’s everything you need to know...
What is Cross-platform Development? Why do businesses need to develop cross-platform applications?
Along with the development of information technology and mobile devices, the development of multi-platform software is gradually becoming necessary for us. Not only is it compatible with many operating systems, but Cross-platform Development also provides a great user experience. To get an overview of...
Blockchain & Authentication in Metaverse
Metaverse is the hottest keyword at the moment, especially after Facebook announced to change the company name to Meta and invest huge resources on developing an ecosystem that supports the Metaverse vision. So what can humans do on Metaverse and which technologies are needed...
Metal Heroes
Metal Heroes is a mobile game that is developed on the Unity engine. It illustrates the playstation control with fierce battles and different types of guns, endless combats, and ferocious bosses. Bright colors themes and impressive character graphics make it become a featured game...
Revolutionizing Equipment Management Through Digital Transformation
It is the goal of this initiative to enhance the management of equipment and machinery within factories in Vietnam, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries through the use of digital technologies. It is intended that an integrated system be developed in order to streamline factory...
Streamlining Manpower Management for SMEs
As an IT consulting company specializing in digital transformation solutions, we embarked on a mission to tackle the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manpower industry. Our aim was to alleviate common pain points and elevate operational efficiency through the...
Reduce 50% of Security Incidents for Financial Enterprises with System Operations Integrated with DevSecOps
1. Overview A financial institution operating transaction systems and customer data management platforms requires the highest level of security and compliance. To meet international standards such as PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR, the company needed a Security Compliance Monitoring System capable of early...
Human Semantic Segmentation
Overview for Semantic Segmentation For segmentation, demonstrates the steps to use the DeepLab model to perform semantic segmentation on a sample input image. Expected outputs are semantic labels overlayed on the sample image, such as some of examples including. Atrous Spatial Pyramid Pooling (1/2)...
KorAir – Comprehensive Employee and Access Management Solution
Overview The KorAir project is an integrated system for managing employee data, access control, and devices. It tracks activities like entry and exit and secures access to facilities (e.g., doors, elevators). The solution includes a web portal for administration, a mobile app for on-the-go...
Shopping Mall / EC Site
Challenge: Trust is alway the most concerning thing for sellers and buyers when they about selling and buying items on any shopping mall platform. Building a shopping mall platform to provide the service like that for sellers and buyers will require a lot of...
Speaker recognition and speaker verification
Problem: Speaker recognition: is the process of automatically recognizing who is speaking by using the speaker-specific information included in speech waves to verify identities being claimed by people accessing systems; that is, it enables access control of various services by voice. Speaker verification (also...
One-to-One Lesson Management System
Challenge: A music school is a platform where teachers and students can offer one-on-one online lessons. In order to solve current problems at the school, we would like to implement the following proposals: Provide an educational platform that meets the needs of students, where...
Image processing in automation and robotics
Problem: RUBIK’S CUBE SOLVING Solving a Rubik’s cube is a challenge for people. It is required a lot of patient and practice to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube. The question is, can we solve this problem using robot? – INPUT: The picture...
Lodyhelp – the expats’ buddies in Vietnam
Challenges: Developing a real estate platform is hard for business, when they cannot meet technologies to satisfy end-consumers. Because The current customers require more conveniences and applied technologies onto business’s app or web. Here in BAP, we provide businesses with the best high-tech solutions...
Shared Truck
Challenge: “Sharing economy” is a big keyword in recent period. There are many services that do well in this section such as Uber / Grab for private car sharing, Airbnb for space sharing, Uber Eat / Now Delivery / Grab Food for food delivery....
Learning Ranking for Horse Racing Prediction
1st Problem: Data Table and Processing The pre-processing in data table including Missing data Categorical data Numerical data => How can we solve it when data is missed? Solution for 1st Problem: There are a huge number of encoding method. However, what is the...
Step Tracking App with Crypto Rewards
Overview A Japanese client requested an application to encourage employees in companies to participate in fitness activities, meeting requirements for health improvement and workplace wellness under Japanese labor law. Companies can use the application to set up internal sports challenges, and rewards for those...
Improve your Recruitment Operations
Challenge: The number of applications is increasing, but the number of hires is not. The company wants to automate as much of the process as possible. Solution: Implement Salesforce’s Marketing Cloud, SFA, and CRM Results: Catching applicant data within 5 minutes of application, and...
Bluelink – Smart Waste Management Solution
Challenges: Japan is known as a country that does not throw away garbage. Garbage separation is strict, and garbage collection times are fixed. However, the amount of domestic garbage is also large, and it sometimes interferes with the collection and disposal of garbage....
Optimizing Growth: HubSpot to Salesforce Integration
In the dynamic landscape of today’s tech-driven world, the business realm is consistently evolving. When the demand for streamlined operation and sustainable growth is undeniable, powerful platforms like HubSpot and Salesforce can be the game-changer factors. This case study takes you through the optimization...
AI-Driven Optimisation of Medicine Management and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Issues such as overstocking, shortages, waste from expired medicines, and difficulties in tracking origin are major pain points in pharmaceutical management. These problems pose significant risks and financial losses. With cutting-edge AI technology, we offer a breakthrough solution that enhances transparency, safety, and efficiency,...
MonsterX
It is an adventure game where you advance a story while making friends with monsters you met. As you proceed, you will see a new monster appearing in the battle. From character to audio material, all development is handled within BAP. Development Form Lab...
A supporting project for converting raw data to SAP Master Data
Role: Implemented stadata table maintainer for SD, MM, and PP modules. Validate third-party sources and implement processes to ensure data integrity Define and implement a validation process in conjunction with SURUGA Production Platform to prevent inconsistencies from occurring. Period 2016 – 2017 Team...
Crypto Trading
Challenge: Our Client needs to develop a cryptocurrency exchange that requires being able to trade with crypto pairs, top10 coinmarketcap such as BTC, ETH, RIPPLE … requires fast matching speed and high security. Including complete KYC and reporting systems because the customer is an...
Achieving 99.9% Uptime for a Nationwide POS System with BAP’s System Operations Services
1. Overview A retail enterprise operating over 500 stores nationwide utilizes a centralized Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management system. To ensure seamless shopping experiences and data accuracy, the company required a 24/7 system monitoring and maintenance solution that minimizes downtime and prevents...
Game Smart Rock-Scissor-Paper
Smart-contract-based on Rock-Paper-Scissor game which runs on Ethereum Blockchain...
Renovating the telecommunications system
Challenge: Manual work due to system limitations Customer contact is basically by telephone Multiple contact points due to information fragmentation Progress of construction work is not visible. Actual results are calculated manually and cannot be calculated immediately. The overall picture of the business cannot...
SNS Application
Challenge: You want to build a chat system with your specific requirements that other chatting apps cannot fulfill your needs ? BAP is ready to work with you to build it with our expertises on SNS Application development Solution: When it comes to SNS...
Porcellana Breaker
Porcellana Breaker is inspired by the legend Domino game. We apply gravity theory to make the game more realistic and challenging. It requires players to have suitable strategies to defeat enemies. We use NPC with AI techniques to make it more emotional and give...
Blockchain Game developement
Challenge: Creating a blockchain game presents unique challenges compared to traditional video games due to the decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain technology. Here are some key differences in difficulty: Understanding Blockchain Technology: Developing a blockchain game requires a solid understanding of blockchain technology,...
Fish Fish 3D
FISH FISH 3D is an entertainment game that helps you relax most after working. For this game, you just need to become a master fisherman who can cast as much fish as possible. There are some features that attract you: When you collect as...
AI-based Car Attribute Detection via Interior/Exterior Image Classification
The Challenge In automotive inspection, valuation, and listing services, there’s a growing demand to automatically classify interior vs. exterior images and extract recognizable car attributes (body style, color, seat materials, etc.) without human labor. Our AI Solution BAP developed a scalable and highly accurate...
Developing an AI-powered Contract Review Tool
Overview The client aimed to build the No.1 AI-powered contract review platform in the market, enabling risk analysis and providing insights to help lawyers make faster and higher-quality decisions. However, they faced limitations in internal development resources and lacked prior experience working with offshore...
Things the client should keep in mind when outsourcing development projects.
Custom development is the process of creating software tailored to a company’s specific needs. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, it allows businesses to build systems that match their unique workflows, goals, and industry requirements—ensuring better performance and long-term efficiency. What is Custom Development? Custom software development...
What Is IT Department Outsourcing? A Thorough Guide to the Pros and Cons
As pressure from staff shortages and DX mounts, more companies are considering “IT department outsourcing.” This article thoroughly explains the pros and cons of outsourcing in-house IT work, along with how to proceed without failing. 1What is IT department outsourcing? What can be entrusted,...
The Benefits of Outsourcing IT Operations & Maintenance | How to Achieve Cost Reduction and Efficiency
Building a system isn’t the end. “IT operations & maintenance” — keeping it running stably — is one of the biggest time sinks for an IT team. This article explains the benefits of outsourcing operations & maintenance, and how to achieve cost reduction and...
What Challenges Do IT Departments Face? Solutions for the Talent Shortage Era
Why the in-house IT (情シス) team at Japanese companies is increasingly overloaded, the five core challenges they face, and how to solve them without inflating fixed costs. 1What does the Information Systems department actually do? The real role of the IT department At many...
Things to consider first in smartphone application development
With the increasing number of smartphone users, the use of smartphone apps has become important in marketing strategies to attract customers, to increase sales, and increase awareness. Then, let us describe what smartphone application development beginners should keep in mind for successful smartphone application...
SalesForce cloud for dummies
SalesForce cloud is no longer a stranger in the technology and business world, as cloud computing technology is gradually becoming popular with remarkable impacts, witnessing an unstoppable Salesforce cloud sign ups. With the mission of providing the most intensive, comprehensive solutions on management, sales...
From One-Off Projects to a Migration Factory: Scaling Modernization with AI, Platform Engineering and FinOps
MIGRATION / APPLICATION MODERNIZATION Every migration project ends the same way: the hard-won knowledge stays with the people who did the work, and the next project starts from zero. A Migration Factory is the operating model that breaks that cycle — turning migration into...
What is Lean Startup? Success stories
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語 and Tiếng Việt. リーンスタート（lean start）とは、起業や新規事業などの立ち上げ（スタートアップ）が効率的に成功するためのマネジメント手法を指す言葉です。新規事業の立ち上げ時は人員や資金などのリソースが限られており、事業を安定して運営できるようになるまで非常にシビアなマネジメントが必要になります。システム開発に関しても同様で、開発費用や開発方法など、スタートアップの事業形態に即した方法を考える必要があります。この記事では、オフショア企業でのラボ型開発を活用することで、スタートアップが得られる大きなメリットについて知ることができます。 1. リーンスタートとは リーンスタートとは、アメリカの起業家エリック・リース氏が2008年に提唱した、起業や新規事業などの立ち上げ（スタートアップ）のためのマネジメント手法のことです。 リーンスタートは、事業家の思い込みで顧客にとって無価値な製品やサービスを開発してしまうことに伴う、時間、労力、資源、情熱のムダをなくすための方法論であり、最低限のコストと短いサイクルで仮説の構築と検証を繰り返しながら、市場やユーザーのニーズを探り当てていくのが特徴です。 2. 有名なリーンスタート成功事例 リーンスタートの成功事例として、代表的なものを２つ挙げます。 2.1．Instagram リーンスタートアップ事例中で最も有名なのが、Instagramです。 2010年10月6日にアップルのApp Storeに登場して以来、凄まじいスピードで多くのユーザーを虜にし、2020年3月現在、世界のインスタユーザーは10億人超えています。 日本でも2014年2月に日本語アカウントが開設され、月間アクティブユーザー数は、2015年6月に810万人、2016年3月に1200万人、同年12月に1600万人、2017年10月に2000万人を記録と、「インスタ映え」という言葉が流行語になるほど、その人気は凄まじいものです Instagramですが、もともとは「Burbn」という位置情報アプリとしてスタートしました。 しかし、一度リリースしたものの、思った以上に人気が出なかったことから、アイディアの構築・計測・学習を繰り返し、「写真の共有機能が最も人気」ということを見つけ出しました。 その結果、Burbnは写真投稿をメインにしたSNSに方向転換し、写真投稿・コメント・いいねの3機能を含んだ「Instagram」というサービスに昇華させました。 その後も、仮説検証を進め、アイディアの構築・計測・学習を進めていき、写真のエフェクトやストーリー、ショッピングなど、さまざまな機能の追加を行い、現在も変化を遂げています。 2.2．食べログ カカクコムグループが運営するグルメサイト「食べログ」は、日本企業におけるリーンスタートの代表的事例と言われています。2005年3月からサービスを開始し、レストランのユーザーによる5段階評価が掲載されるサイトを構築しました。 当初はグルメ本の情報をもとにした手打ちのデータベースで、担当者曰く、考えているものの30%しか実現に至らなかったとのことです。はじめはユーザー数が数十人程度だった食べログも、ユーザーの改善要望に可能な限り対応し、現在のシステムへ改善していきました。 その結果、現在は月間PV数が20億以上、月間利用者数は1億5万人以上となっています。リーンスタートの実践をきっかけに、右肩上がりの売上を誇るサービスに成長しています。 3. BAPの成功事例 3.1 ．動画編集・投稿型SNS『ジモフル』ー株式会社ジモフル様ご提供サービス https://jimoful.com/ ユーザーがカメラで撮影した動画や写真をアップロードし、システム上で動画作成・編集・投稿が可能です。他ユーザーからの動画の評価に応じて換金可能なアイテムを取得できます。 3.2．LIVE配信アプリ 『LIVE DREAMER』ーDreamer株式会社様ご提供サービス https://live-dreamer.com/ 誰でもアーティストやパフォーマーになって、動画やLIVEの配信が可能なアプリです。リスナーはLIVE配信中に課金アイテムを用いて投げ銭をすることができます。...
Basic understandings of web service development
Web Service is seen as a technology that brings a revolution to B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Customer) services. The basic value of Web service development is based on providing standard methods of access for composition systems and legacy systems. Software...
Top benefits of outsourcing bring to your business
Did you know that your business can get the great benefits of outsourcing if you start outsourcing now? Today, IT outsourcing companies have made outsourcing an effective approach to managing business activities. In this article, let’s find out the top benefits that outsourcing brings...
Offshore software development rates by country
As a viable way to save costs and access talent, offshore software development has become more popular in recent years. But before choosing where to hire software developers, it is essential that you must understand the price differences in each country. In this article,...
Should You Outsource System Development? A Decision Guide for the IT Talent Shortage Era
“The projects keep piling up, but we simply don’t have enough people to handle them.” If that sounds like your IT or DX team, you are far from alone. In this article, BAP IT looks at system development outsourcing not through the lens of...
What is offshore development? Benefits and solution not to fail
Offshore development is not only a trend but also a strategic approach to optimize resources and costs for technology companies. However, successful implementation requires experience, well-defined processes, and trust between partners. In this article, we aim to explain the trends, benefits, and challenges of...
How to Choose a System Development Company | 7 Checkpoints & Comparison Points to Avoid Failure
The success of a system development project depends heavily on which development company you choose. Yet many say, “I don’t know what criteria to choose by.” This article lays out 7 checkpoints for choosing a development company without failing, plus tips for comparison. 1Why...
Offshore development unit price, market benchmark and more
Offshore development unit price is the first key factor in budget. In practice, the total budget is not a simple multiplication, such as “developing unit price per man-month”, as anyone with offshore experience knows. In order to make a project successful, there is the...
What is Offshore Company? Top 10 reputable Offshore software development companies in Vietnam
The concept of globalization has motivated business owner to conduct business activities all over the world. Therefore, in the field of offshore software development, Vietnam is gradually rising to show its competitive position. If you are looking for a reputable Offshore company in Vietnam,...
What Is Vendor Management? Management Methods to Lead System Development and Operations to Success
As more companies entrust system development and operations to external partners, what decides success is “vendor management.” This article explains what vendor management is, why it matters, and the concrete management methods that lead development and operations to success. QCD Quality, Cost, Delivery —...
The difference between Offshoring and Outsourcing that businesses need to know
Offshoring and Outsourcing are two tools of modern business today. Thousands of businesses around the globe are engaged in offshoring and outsourcing. This number is still increasing day by day. Even so, many people continue to use these two terms interchangeably without realizing the...
ダナンのIT産業が急成長した理由と今後の課題
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. １． ダナンのIT産業が急成長した理由 ますます発展するベトナムのIT業界の中で、ダナンは特に注目を集めています。ひと昔前、日本企業によるダナンへの投資は、製造・加工業が中心でした。 しかし、10年程前からソフト開発や設計などのIT分野への投資が目立つようになり、2018年には投資件数の25％がIT分野という状況になりました。 このようにダナンのIT産業が注目を浴びるようになった理由は何でしょうか？理由は３つあります。 １-１．人件費が安い ダナンのIT産業が急成長した大きな理由は人件費の安さです。ベトナムはASEAN諸国の中でも人件費が安い国です。ダナンはホーチミン、ハノイに次ぐ第3の都市ですが、その人件費は20％以上も安いと言われています。 賃金（月額） ハノイ ホーチミン ダナン 法定最低賃金 156 156 138 ワーカー（一般工職） 181 193 158 エンジニア（中堅技術者） 346 349 226 単位USD/月（JETRO 2016） さらに、ダナンのIT業界の離職率はわずか8％であり、ハノイやホーチミンが20％であるのに比べて非常に低くなっています。 このように、人件費が安く離職率が低いダナンのIT産業はオフショア開発先として注目を集め、多くの日本企業がダナンへ進出しました。 １-２．国による優遇政策 2010年、ダナンはベトナム政府からIT特区に認定されました。海外のIT企業に対する優遇政策として、法人税免除、土地リース料免除などが適用されました。 このように、国をあげて企業誘致に力を入れたことにより、多くの日本IT企業がダナンへ進出しました。 １-３．若く優秀な人材 若く優秀な人材が多いことも、ダナンのIT産業の成長に貢献しているでしょう。ダナン市には大学と短大が25校あります。その中で、工科大学、IT教育大学、IT短大などITを専攻とする学部・学科があります。 また、IT分野だけではなく、オフショア開発に重要な日本語教育も充実しています。さらに、ベトナムではほとんどの大学でインターンシップが必須となっています。 インターン先でIT企業を志望する学生も多いため、企業にとっては一緒に働いた経験のある学生を雇うことができるというメリットがあります。このように、ダナンはITと言語の両方で、若く優秀な人材が多いと言えるでしょう。 2． ダナンのIT産業...
Why Offshore Development Is The Best Method For Business
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