What is software development? Software development process that you need to know
Under the continuous development of technology and technical science today, software development is a very necessary activity, bringing many...
Knowledge
At BAP, we always learn, update and share offshoring knowledge as well as innovative technology.
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Top 10 Big Data applications bring in real life
Over the past decade, the use of Big Data has grown to the point where it can touches nearly...
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...
GameFi Common Terms You Can’t Miss
One of the hottest topics in the cryptocurrency industry during the second half of 2021 so far is GameFi. If you are a newbie and are about to enter this hot and potential market. Do not ignore the common terms in the article below...
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?...
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....
What is lightning network? A solution for blockchain platform
Lightning network is an emerging technology that makes people curious recently in the technological industry. And people don’t have more information yet about it, so in this article, BAP will give more details about lightning network from its definition, mechanism, and pros and cons...
What is MVC model? The basic knowledge for developers.
When it comes to programming websites, you cannot skip the MVC model. Why is it important? And how it helps you? The below article will explain more about MVC model, and you can have sustainable knowledge in the future. 1. What is MVC model?...
UI Testing: The Secret to Optimizing Customer Experience
In today’s digital world, optimizing user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design is not just essential for attracting customers but also determines the success or failure of a product or service. “UI Testing” is a crucial process that ensures interface designs are not...
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...
What is Blockchain? How does Blockchain work?
The idea of blockchain has been around since the 90s. However, it was first introduced in 2008 as the distributed ledger behind bitcoin transactions. As blockchain continues to grow stronger and become more popular with users, have you ever wondered “How does blockchain work?”....
IT infrastructure: Detailed information and opportunities for career development in the IT field
Developing information technology opens up many opportunities for related professions and fields, one of which is the concept of “IT infrastructure”. The following article will focus on providing useful information about IT Infrastructure and job development opportunities. 1. What is IT infrastructure? IT infrastructure...
Offshore
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[E-learning System Comparison] – The Best 6 E-learning Platforms for Business To Use
E-learning is a form of training that uses information technology to deliver knowledge anytime, anywhere. As businesses increasingly focus...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
AI for Medication Error Reduction in Clinical Pharmacy
Medication errors — including incorrect dosages, inappropriate prescriptions, and dangerous drug interactions — represent a serious challenge in modern healthcare. They can lead to severe medical incidents, financial burdens, and reputational damage for healthcare providers. Our AI-powered Clinical Pharmacy Decision Support System is a...
Machine upgrade history management system development
Overview The client had been managing numerous versions of machine hardware and software using Excel files. They wanted to systemize this process and enable integration with other internal systems. To address this issue, they decided to develop a Machine Upgrade History Management System using...
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)...
Convert Cobol To Java
Challenges: COBOL is an old language that has existed for more than 40 years, but this is still used in many systems of business today, especially in banking and car industries. Systems have been formed since the 2000s in older platforms such as the...
Power Management System
Overview The power management solution was developed to optimize the entire process of electricity transactions and management in Japan. The system not only meets the diverse needs of major power companies but also supports small-scale retailers, helping improve customer management efficiency and ensuring transparency...
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,...
SMART TRADING (ARB)
Challenge: In the exchange market like Cryptocurrency, if you are late to trade, you will get more consequences as the rate of coins changes over time. Being expertise in the technology to be able to provide a full view of the market in real...
Smartfashion
Challenges: The modern people nowadays are always busy, they don’t even have time to go shopping for their necessities. On the other hand, fashion retailers are facing abandoning baskets when it comes to online shopping and huge amounts of returned items to the stores...
Smart Credit Scoring with AI: 22% Improvement in Loan Risk Classification Accuracy
🎯 Goal: Automatically assess customer credit scores using multiple data sources to accelerate loan processing and enable early risk detection 📦 Solution: Data Fusion + ML-based Risk Model + Explainable AI Engine ⚙️ Technology Stack: XGBoost, SHAP, Pandas, FastAPI 📈 Result: Improved risk classification...
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...
VR Training App
Challenge: Almost all business have training program for new employees, but they have the following issues; High cost: Transportation and accommodation costs are required for new employees to gather. High turnover rate: There is a large difference between what new employees think before being...
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...
Virtual Power Plant System: An innovative method of energy management
1. Overview A number of technological advancements as well as climate changes are affecting the energy industry worldwide. In addition to traditional centralized power plants, distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar energy and energy storage systems, are now being deployed to complement them....
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,...
AI-Powered Water Contamination Monitoring with Zebrafish Behavior
AI-Powered Water Contamination Monitoring with Zebrafish Behavior. Non-invasive, real-time, and highly accurate alert system for water quality management Background Traditional water monitoring methods rely heavily on chemical sampling and lab-based analysis, which can be slow, costly, and labor-intensive. However, zebrafish (Danio rerio), known for...
Stack Up
With Stack Up, we bring simple gameplay but it requires accuracy and agility. We use a 2D art style that is inspired by the Ninja image. Stack Up gives players interesting experiences with different backgrounds that are inspired by the most famous images of...
Wines Detection
Problem: Get the name of wines which was take photograph by users. In this problem, we need to recognize a large number of wines (up to 10000 labels) Solution: To solve above problem, we using deep learning for bottle detection and embedding, KNN search...
Seamless Mobile Interaction with Security Door Lock Systems
In the realm of modern entry systems, a layered security approach is prevalent, allowing precise control over access to specific areas at specific times. In addition to enhancing overall security measures, access management ensures the protection of valuable assets, secures sensitive information, and creates...
Odoo-powered, comprehensive digital transformation solutions
In an era of rapid scientific advancement, Digital Technology 4.0 is exerting its influence across the globe. It has become increasingly necessary to embrace transformative changes in management and business operations. Dive deeper into this paradigm shift through the illuminating case studies presented below! ...
Music Race
A race with rhythm, why not? Have you ever played an action game that each shot is a note in a song? We developed Music Race with a combination of music and action that could bring to gamers a new experience in the action...
Dating Chat App
Challenges: In the dating app segment, if businesses want to get successful, they must create different values for users. But most businesses cannot conduct it, as they lack technological consultants to give them a helping hand. BAP will be a technological consultant for you...
Crazy Hockey 3d
Crazy Hockey 3D is inspired by the hockey game with a few funny customizations. We developed Crazy Hockey 3D with the goal to bring the funny battles thanks to interesting features developed with the Unity engine. Crazy Hockey 3D applied AI to make NPC...
Factory Data Entry with Zero Code Model
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the demand for streamlined data integration and management across diverse factory structures has become undeniable. In this article, we will together explore a system that tackles the complex challenges associated with harmonizing data from multiple factories, providing tailored...
Castle Rush 3D
Castle Rush 3D is a hyper-casual that simulates a simple battle game art style. With Castle Rush 3D, we aim to create a game that players only need one hand to control and relax. With the Unity engine, we make many interesting features with...
Heroes Pro
If you love adventure, Heroes Pro has been born for you to explore new areas. In this game, you can join with your friends in the best and latest action RPG blaze sword and experience with the activities such as: Collecting coins on the...
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...
24/7 AI Sales Agent – Boosting After-Hours Revenue for Global Retail Businesses
Overview As global e-commerce continues to grow, customers expect instant support—anytime, anywhere. However, many retailers still struggle to provide assistance outside of business hours, resulting in high cart abandonment rates and lost revenue. We successfully implemented a 24/7 AI Sales Agent solution that helped...
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...
Game Farm Pro
This is an interesting game that you can relax after the long working day. When you go into the game, you can experience the activities like you stay in the farm including: Feeding chicken, cow and pig Doing apple pie Managing your own store...
SAP implementation for a machine tool manufacturer
Role: Project Manager Modules: FI, SD, PS/PP Business analysis, FIT&GAP, prototype execution, customization, basic design Development of add-ons for PS/PP Add-on development for FI Development of add-ons for SD Period 2022/2 – Now Team size 30 Environment SAP S4 HANA...
Technology
Exploring the difference between DeFi and CeFi
In the cryptocurrency financial market, there are two established systems, CeFi and DeFi. CeFi came before DeFi, but DeFi...
Application performance management: An effective solution for businesses
Nowsaday, most businesses use many different types of applications to improve customer service quality and increase competitiveness. However, slow...
Blockchain Wallet -What do you need to know from A-Z
1. What is Blockchain wallet? A Blockchain wallet is a type of digital wallet that allows users to store,...
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...
AI in Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation and Operational Optimization
1. About AI and Digital Transformation The modern technological age has ushered in a series of innovations, with Artificial...
Business Plan with AI: Unlock Opportunities and Optimize Efficiency
Giới thiệu tổng quan về sử dụng AI trong kinh doanh Nếu bạn đã từng thử phát triển một...
What Is Packaged ERP? The Key to Cutting Costs and Boosting Efficiency!
What is ERP package? This is the question that many businesses ask when they have the intention to build an internal ERP package system. In this article, we will explain for you from the basic concept to the warnings when you want to develop...
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[ERP Comparision] – Top 5 ERP consulting companies in Japan
The ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a comprehensive management solution that integrates finance, procurement, inventory, production, sales, human resources, and more into a single platform. This allows information to be unified, transparent, and updated in real time, helping organizations control operations, make accurate...
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...
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。...
Process of Cobol to Java what your business should know
The migration from COBOL to Java is a crucial step for businesses to modernize their legacy systems. This process is not just about code translation; it also involves choosing the right approach, ensuring data security, and making a smooth transfer without affecting operations. Here’s...
Adaptive Learning System – Personalized Learning Experience with AI Technology
Are you looking for an intelligent training solution that personalizes learning pathways for each learner, optimizes time, and enhances performance? Adaptive Learning is the key to transforming education in the digital era! 1. Introduction to Adaptive Learning What is Adaptive Learning? Adaptive Learning is...
Understanding about Salesforce Campaign Features
Salesforce Campaign is an interesting feature that supports business so much in various activities including Marketing and Sales for interacting with Leads, Prospects and customers. In this article, we will provide information about the Salesforce campaign for you to understand more. Let’s start. 1....
What is the NFT Marketplace? Summary of the most popular types of NFT Marketplaces
If you want to join the NFT trend, the NFT Marketplace is our gateway to buying and selling these digital assets. There are many active NFT markets today. Operating the marketplace can be a great business opportunity in the current crypto world. To learn...
GenAI Solutions for Businesses: Efficiency and Safety
In the age of modern technology, GenAI or generative AI stands out as one of the most trendy technologies. From enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of current AI systems to providing fresh prospects for the creative industry, Generative AI is generating a buzz. 1....
Comprehensive Technology Solutions for Energy Management and Trading
In the context of rapid digital transformation and the increasing demand for energy, energy companies are facing numerous challenges. Managing energy consumption, optimizing processes, and ensuring transparency in transactions have become essential factors in business operations. In particular, the complexity of monitoring and analyzing...
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...
IT Operations Checklist 2026: A Practical Guide for CTOs & IT Managers
IT Operations is not limited to simply “keeping systems running”; it is a critical factor in ensuring security, performance, and scalability. For CTOs and IT Managers, a clear IT operations checklist serves as a practical tool to control risks, optimize resources, and maintain system...
SaaS Software Development Process: From Idea to Deployment
SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is becoming a dominant model in the era of digital transformation. Beyond saving infrastructure costs, SaaS brings flexible scalability, easy maintenance, and personalized user experiences. This article will help you master the effective SaaS development process and introduce you to partnership solutions...
QA Tester – Questions and answers for job opportunities are becoming a trend.
A QA Tester is responsible for meticulously testing and evaluating software applications to identify issues, defects, or potential inconsistencies that may affect the end user’s experience. Additionally, QA Testers work closely with software developers, project managers, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. A...
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...
Detailed instructions for downloading and installing the Java Development Kit
Java Development Kit (JDK) is a software development system and tool library created by Sun Microsystems for software creators using the Java programming language. Java is one of the most popular programming languages used in today’s software development environment. Developers often use the Java...
What is Crypto? Overview of crypto knowledge for newbies
The cryptocurrency market has been on the rise in recent years and attracts a lot of investors. The term crypto has become popular but not everyone understands “What is Crypto?”. If you are a newbie and want to learn about crypto. This article is...
What does the future of Blockchain look like? 5 predictions about upcoming trends
What is Blockchain? Many people know it as a technology that underpins Bitcoin. But blockchain won’t just stop at Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies. This technology is expected to be applied more widely in many areas of life. So what does the future of blockchain look...
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,...
VR Development – What businesses should prepare in advance?
VR Development (Virtual Reality) is the process of creating immersive 3D virtual environments that users can interact with through specialized devices. This technology is becoming an inevitable trend as more and more businesses recognize the potential of VR in training, sales, customer service, and...
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...
Application performance management: An effective solution for businesses
Nowsaday, most businesses use many different types of applications to improve customer service quality and increase competitiveness. However, slow application performance can affect business operations. So how can we effectively manage application performance? What software performance management tools can we turn to to solve...
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....
AR/XR and Metaverse Technologies: The Key to Enhancing Logistics Efficiency and Customer Retention
In today’s highly competitive market, AR/XR and the Metaverse are no longer merely entertainment technologies—they have become strategic levers that help logistics enterprises optimize operations while enhancing customer experience. From warehouse visualization and supply chain simulation to creating interactive virtual shopping environments, these technologies...
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...
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...
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...
IoT: Advanced technology in the 4.0 era revolution
Leading the technology race in the current 4.0 era is IoT or Internet of Things. This definition is gradually becoming familiar in life and business, it is widely applied and its benefits have been clearly demonstrated. In the article below, the author will provide...
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...
Logistics 4.0: Revolutionize Supply Chain Management with AI
Logistics 4.0 is revolutionizing the way we manage supply chains, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a key role in this transformation. AI not only helps reduce costs but also increases flexibility and efficiency, thereby enhancing competitiveness and the ability to respond quickly to market...
Maintenance AI Assistant – Reduce Equipment Incident Reporting Time by 70%
🎯 Goal: Assist workers in quickly reporting equipment failures via voice or image; the system analyzes and suggests appropriate actions. 📦 Solution: Voice-to-Text + Vision AI + LLM ⚙️ Technologies: Whisper, OpenAI Vision, FastAPI, GPT 📈 Result: 70% reduction in incident reporting time ⏱️...
Operation and maintenance support for an electronics manufacturing company
Project descriptions: SAP operation and maintenance support for a consumer electronics manufacturing company manufacturer Role: Business analysis, specification changes, system customization, basic design, and integration testing MM add-on development Period 2020/7 – 2021/7 Team size 10 Environment SAP S4 HANA...
Crypto war(Game)
It is an adventure game set on Crypto World which can play online matches. BAP (BAP JIL JAPAN CO., LTD) was in charge of planning and development. For crypto war (details of crypt game: introduction page) refer to the following data: http://crypto-war.online/en/ Development Form...
Smart OCR
Challenges: Knowledge is humanity’s greatest asset. Books are invented to keep the knowledge is well-shared from generation to generation. However, in the digital transformation age, we need to transfer the data from books to digital databases. If you are looking for a method to...
Medical Image Analysis
OVERVIEW – Procedures such as detecting tumors, artery stenosis, organ delineation employ various different methods and frameworks like MapReduce to find optimal parameters for tasks like lung texture classification. – It applies machine learning methods, support vector machines (SVM), content-based medical image indexing, and...
AI-Powered Innovation: Preventing Unplanned Downtime – The Key to Sustainable Growth
In modern manufacturing, unplanned downtime is one of the most critical concerns, resulting in significant losses in productivity, revenue, and brand reputation. Our advanced AI solution empowers manufacturers to proactively prevent equipment failure, optimise performance, and drive sustainable growth. The Challenge: A Persistent...
Dynamic AI Production Planning: Adapting to Market Volatility with Agility
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, order fluctuations and market shifts are constant challenges—causing disruptions to production schedules, delivery delays, and resource inefficiencies. Our dynamic AI-powered production planning solution enables your business not only to respond swiftly but to thrive amid volatility, supporting your transition...
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...
15s Video Edit App
Challenges: Building a commercial platform is not easy, because businesses not only have high-skilled technicians but understand customers’ needs. As BAP, we understand businesses’ demands and help them develop and consult a lot of commercial platforms such as Jimoful – an emerging commercial platform...
Manual App
Challenges: Many businesses want to train new employees and evaluate the training result so that businesses can see whether or not newcomers adapt to jobs and their training sessions are good. This makes managers who can revise their training sections better. And BAP’s Manual...
Block’n Strike
Block ‘n Strike comes from an idea of creating something for office staff to release pressure. We build the castles with blocks and give the player a gun with limited bullets to shoot as a way to release anger, pressure, trouble, and anything make...
AIOps Agent: The Key to Reducing 80% of Critical IT Incidents
Overview A leading technology enterprise was facing hundreds of critical IT incidents every month, directly impacting operational efficiency and workforce costs. With the goal of maintaining 24/7 system stability and reducing incident resolution time, they turned to the AIOps Agent solution. Challenges Over 800...
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...
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...
Monster Masters
Monster Master is an action shooting game with the 3D art style and impressive colors. With simple control and satisfying shooting effects, we aim to bring a perfect game design for every age to find funny relaxing moments. Monster Master is developed with Unity...
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...
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...
Heroes Pro
If you love adventure, Heroes Pro has been born for you to explore new areas. In this game, you can join with your friends in the best and latest action RPG blaze sword and experience with the activities such as: Collecting coins on the...
製造業界の品質管理システム再構築
概要 車の各部品を製造していましたが、リアルタイムで管理できないし、品質に懸念されました。Outsystemで品質管理システムを再構築することを決められました。 部品製造の状況情報を管理する。 技術 Outsystems Webプラットフォームを使用して開発 Outsystemウィジェット、CSS、JSを使ってフォームを作成 Outsystemsアクションを変更するためのC＃の使用 ツール：Outsystem Services Studio、Outsystems Integration Studio、Visual Studio 2017, Oracle. 案件情報 画面数：173 期間：13ヶ月 （2021年8月～） 作業範囲：実装～単体テスト チームサイズ：11～38人 プラットフォーム： OutSystems platform...
AI Solution Accelerates KYC by 60% for Financial Enterprises
🎯 Goal: Automate document verification for Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding while ensuring compliance and accuracy. 📦 Solution: OCR + LLM validation pipeline ⚙️ Technology: Azure AI Document Intelligence, FastDoc, GPT 📈 Result: Cut review time by 60% ⏱️ PoC Time: 2–3 weeks...
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...
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,...
Game Smart Rock-Scissor-Paper
Smart-contract-based on Rock-Paper-Scissor game which runs on Ethereum Blockchain...
Spaced Repetition
Problem: Spaced Repetition Recommend vocabulary and vocabulary repetition intervals for each user. Input: Vocabulary, User’s info Output: Spaced repetition schedule In this problem,we need personalization. Solution: For this problem, we use the Leitner system and Half-life Regression (HLR) for spaced repetition...
NFT Marketplace
Challenge: NFT marketplaces are platforms where NFTs can be stored, displayed, traded, or even be-ing minted (created). It’s similar to what ecom platforms like Amazon, eBay do for real goods. The digital assets have had significant dominance over the NFT marketplace and now many...
Odoo-powered, comprehensive digital transformation solutions
In an era of rapid scientific advancement, Digital Technology 4.0 is exerting its influence across the globe. It has become increasingly necessary to embrace transformative changes in management and business operations. Dive deeper into this paradigm shift through the illuminating case studies presented below! ...
Crypto Management Wallet App
Challenges: Many businesses are getting difficult in developing a cryptocurrency platform, simply because there are no technological consultants for their own products. Keep calm, BAP is here to give businesses a helping hand, as we have built various successful platforms such as Crypto Management...
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。...
COSY APP
Challenges: It is hard to develop a chat message app for business alone, basically because there are a lot of chatting apps on the market now. And businesses must understand how to create the different features from their own app to attract users. Here...
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...
How does an offshore company help you in coronavirus time?
While coronavirus is still breaking out in many Asian countries, it not only threatens human’s health but also the companies’ performance. There are still many companies in Japan applying the work-from-home method to keep their staff safe from the disease. However, it is, of...
Game outsourcing services developed by BAP Software that you cannot ignore
Game outsourcing services are gradually becoming popular in recent times because the needs of businesses are increasing. Not only that, but the increase in the number of startups in the game service industry is also a factor that makes Game outsourcing services play a...
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...
What is Java framework? And How it helps programmers
If you want to build a web or complicated web applications, this will waste the time when coding from the beginning to the end. So Java frameworks are the best solution to create web applications or software. In this article, BAP will introduce the...
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...
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...
Software Quality Issues – BAP Software
Software quality is one of the most important issues in offshore development. We’d like to consider the difference in thinking about software quality, which is one of the causes of software quality. Offshore development between Japan and Vietnam, countries with different nationalities, so it...
What Can The E-Learning System Helps Educational Businesses?
According to the latest report from IMARC Group, the global E-learning market reached USD 342.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 682.3 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% during the 2025–2033 period. However, many...
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,...
Onshore and Offshore: Which is the best choice for business?
Onshore and Offshore are not new terms in the business world. However, many people are still confused about choosing these two types. So what is the difference between an Onshore and Offshore company? Which type is the best choice for business? Let’s explore with...
What is Offshore outsourcing? Top 10 offshore outsourcing countries
Currently, more and more businesses see offshore outsourcing as a potential solution to reduce costs and streamline their operations. So what is Offshore Outsourcing? In this article, let’s learn the concept of offshore outsourcing as well as take a look at the top 10...
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。...
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 thanks to its cost-effectiveness and good accessibility to technology professionals. So what is an Offshore Development Center? What benefits does it bring and what risks...
Overcoming Offshore Development Challenges: Proven Solutions That Work
Offshore development solutions are a form of collaboration in which businesses work with overseas software engineering teams to build and operate technology products. Depending on their needs, companies can choose either a contract-based model or a lab-based model. Below are the solutions that BAP...
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...
Offshore development in Da Nang
Da Nang has emerged as an ideal offshore destination with low costs, a stable workforce, and over 45,000 IT workers. The city contributes 70% of the software export revenue for the entire Central region. 1. Do you know Da Nang? Do you know Da...
Why choose lab-type offshore development?
Lab-type offshore development is a collaboration model in which a company hires a fixed team of software engineers abroad (e.g., in Vietnam) to work full-time over a long-term period with a fixed budget. This model allows the company to operate as if it has...
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...
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...
Why Offshore Development Is The Best Method For Business
Offshore Software Development is the practice of outsourcing software development services to another country, typically one with lower labor costs and an abundant IT workforce. Businesses adopt this model to reduce expenses, scale operations quickly, and gain access to highly skilled engineers without the...
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...
オフショアを始める前にやっておきたいこと
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. 1. オフショアに関する意識調査結果から 少し古くなりますが、IPAの調査データに次のようなものがあります。IPA (Information technology Promotion Agency) がオフショアに関してIT企業に出したアンケートの結果です。調査Aでは、70％以上が「現在より拡大したい」と言っており、調査Bでは、「70％以上が予定なし」と答えています。 まったく相反するような結果が出ていますが、実はこれ、調査Aは既にオフショアを実施している企業からの回答であり、調査Bは過去に一度もオフショアを実施したことがない企業からの回答なのです。 一概には言えませんが、オフショアで開発を経験した企業はそのメリットを享受し、さらに利益を求めて拡大へと向かい、経験したことがない企業は、実感としてメリットを捉えることができないためにさらにオフショア実施に対して消極的になってしまっているという構図がうかがえます。 2. オフショアを始める前に何をする必要があるか？ このように経験したことがない企業が、オフショアを検討し始める際には当然のごとく不安が付きまとうことになります。また、何も考えずにオフショアを始めたのでは、過去の失敗事例同様の結末になりかねません。オフショアでの開発は、少なからずリスクが存在します。ここでは、リスクに対する不安を少しでも和らげるために、何をすれば良いかについて紹介します。オフショアを始める前には、最低でも次のことはやっておきましょう。 目的を明確にする 概要を理解する オフショアの事例を研究する オフショア先（国）候補を決める 2.1 目的を明確にする まず、オフショアの目的を明確にしておきましょう。目的により、オフショアの進め方、オフショア先が違ってきます。目的としては次のようなものが考えられます。 コスト削減 人件費の低い国での労働力を活用し、開発予算を抑えます 人材不足解消 日本国内での人材不足解消の手段を海外に求めます スキル導入 自社に技術スキルがなく、即時にそのスキルを導入したい場合に活用します 2.2 概要を理解する 次に、オフショアの契約形態とそのフォーメーションについて理解しておきましょう。大きく分けると受託開発型とラボ型の二つに分類することができます。 受託開発型 オフショア側に納品責任が有る、日本で一般的に採用されているものと同様の契約モデルです。事前に決められた仕様、期間、金額通りにシステムを納品することでプロジェクトが完了します。現地とブリッジSEを窓口にして開発を進めます。 ラボ型開発 同ーのオフショアチームを一定期間、一定予算で抱え込んで開発を進めるやり方です。お客様は、ブリッジSEを通して、或いは直接オフショア側のチームに指示を与えます。 3. オフショアの事例を研究する 目的がはっきりして、オフショアの概要を理解したら、次に他部門・他社のいろいろな事例について研究するとよいでしょう。先達が残してくれた事例は、失敗しないための貴重な財産になります。事例については、インターネットを検索しても、すぐにたくさんの成功事例、失敗事例を見つけることができます。その事例から、注意点やリスクを自分で読み取ることはとても役に立つでしょう。...
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...
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...
Understanding about Salesforce Campaign Features
Salesforce Campaign is an interesting feature that supports business so much in various activities including Marketing and Sales for interacting with Leads, Prospects and customers. In this article, we will provide information about the Salesforce campaign for you to understand more. Let’s start. 1....
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...
Difference between system engineer and IT consultant
An IT Consultant is an expert who utilizes information technology to solve business and management problems. Unlike a System Engineer — who focuses on designing and implementing systems — IT Consultants take on a more strategic role: analyzing issues, proposing suitable technology solutions, and...
Top 10 offshore development company in Vietnam
Vietnam is increasingly affirming its position as an ideal destination for offshore development services, thanks to competitive costs, high-quality human resources, and flexible delivery capabilities. In this article, let’s take a look at the Top 10 leading offshore software development companies in Vietnam as...
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,...
[E-learning System Comparison] – The Best 6 E-learning Platforms for Business To Use
E-learning is a form of training that uses information technology to deliver knowledge anytime, anywhere. As businesses increasingly focus on digital transformation in internal training, choosing the right E-learning platform plays a key role. This article provides a comparative overview of popular platforms to...
