The partnership aims to address the challenges and opportunities within Japan’s insurance sector, which is undergoing significant changes due to technological advancements, demographic shifts, and evolving customer expectations. By working together, Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer intend to provide innovative solutions that streamline core insurance operations while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The collaboration also emphasizes sustainable business practices, aligning with global trends in the insurance industry.

Advancing Insurance Operations with SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance

The SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance offers an integrated platform designed to handle the end-to-end processes required in the insurance industry. It encompasses critical areas such as product management, underwriting, policy administration, claims processing, and payment collections. Leveraging SAP Fioneer’s proven technology, the platform combines global best practices with localized solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of the Japanese insurance market.

This collaboration between Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer includes the creation of the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance. The Japan-specific version aims to standardize insurance operations and introduce new efficiencies by incorporating regulatory and functional requirements unique to the region. Fujitsu plans to launch this tailored solution by March 2026, following rigorous proof-of-concept testing.

The platform will not only modernize legacy systems but also support insurers in strategically reallocating resources. Insurers will be able to focus on high-value activities such as product innovation and expanding sales channels, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge. Additionally, the platform will strengthen governance, improve IT capabilities, and foster continuous quality improvements, aligning insurers with global digital transformation trends.

The insurance industry in Japan faces numerous challenges, including an aging population, declining birth rates, and a rapidly evolving technological landscape. These factors are reshaping consumer expectations and intensifying market competition. Furthermore, legacy systems and a shortage of skilled IT professionals present obstacles to achieving the agility and efficiency needed to compete in this dynamic environment.

By adopting SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance, insurers will be better equipped to overcome these hurdles. The platform’s emphasis on streamlining operations and enhancing compliance will provide insurers with the tools to adapt to these challenges while maintaining a sustainable business approach.

Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer’s Shared Vision

Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer share a vision of driving innovation across Japan’s insurance sector. Through this partnership, Fujitsu brings its expertise in system development and customer success, while SAP Fioneer contributes its advanced financial services technology and global experience. Together, they aim to establish the SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance as the standard platform for the Japanese market.

Fujitsu’s Corporate Executive Officer Masaru Yagi highlights the partnership’s importance in transforming the financial sector by merging Fujitsu’s technological expertise with SAP Fioneer’s industry solutions. Fujitsu intends to collaborate on every aspect of the project, from product planning to marketing, to ensure the platform delivers maximum value to customers.

Similarly, Chirag Shah, Managing Director of Insurance at SAP Fioneer, underscores the importance of addressing Japan’s local regulatory and functional needs. He emphasizes that the development of the Japan Edition of SAP Fioneer Cloud for Insurance will combine global best practices with tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of the Japanese insurance industry.

With a target launch in 2026, this initiative promises to reshape the industry, enabling insurers to meet evolving customer needs and thrive in an increasingly competitive market. The collaboration reflects a commitment to delivering meaningful solutions that address both current challenges and future opportunities in the insurance sector.

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Lancers has utilized the Open Talent Platform Concept to implement SAP Fieldglass, which integrated both Palaft Co., Ltd. and Persol Holdings Co., creating a database that connects individuals to a broad range of networks within the SAP community. The program uses an analytics suite to better manage their external workforce, such as contractors, temporary staff and freelancers. Recently, Shareful – an on demand matching platform – has been launched to this purpose. 

“We agreed to promote data linkage with the cloud solution SAP® Fieldglass® provided by SAP Japan.

Lancers website: https://www.lancers.co.jp/news/pr/17451/

SAP Japan confirms SAP users can now access a wide range of freelance talent while contributing to the promotion of corporate business growth. The program will allow for collaboration between companies using SAP Fieldglass, and will assist in optimizing their selection of external sources.

 “Our vision is to create a society where everyone can work in their own way with technology.”

Lancers website: https://www.lancers.co.jp/news/pr/17451/

The collaboration will benefit freelancers and part-timers, allowing them a broader scope to take advantage of opportunities offered by SAP companies. 

“SAP Japan welcomes Lancers’s announcement of the solution collaboration with SAP Fieldglass from the heart. As a means to solve the labor shortage in Japan, the collaboration of the freelancer is indispensable… We confirm that SAP users can connect with more freelancers and contribute to the promotion of freelancers at the same time as corporate business growth, and prepare training programs for SAP consultants whose needs are increasing. Also, I look forward to Lancers’s activities.”

Satoshi Osawa, General Manager, SAP Fieldglass Business Division, SAP Japan Co., Ltd.

Currently, the companies are considering providing education and training programs for registrants of Lancers, to develop their knowledge and capabilities relating to SAP introduction consulting. This will greatly increase the opportunities for pairing companies with individuals, while at the same time, expanding individuals own application possibilities.

“Through this initiative, we will support the improvement of skills and the transition to new areas…it becomes possible to source human resources from a wider range of options.”

Satoshi Osawa, General Manager, SAP Fieldglass Business Division, SAP Japan Co., Ltd.

SAP Japan was established in 1992. SAP is an industry leader in cloud technology, using advanced analytics and machine learning to help people and organizations make better business decisions. 

Read the announcement from Lancers Inc (Japanese)

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The implementation of SAP S/4 HANA, which will include HCM, Simple Finance and Fiori modules, will support the company in standardising its core business and improve its efficiency and effectiveness.

SAP partner NovelERP Solutions worked with Deesan on the implementation.

Avinash Kulkarni, general manager IT and SAP, Deesan Group, said, “SAP has been an exceptionally strong partner for us, and the combination of the powerful SPA S/4HANA  software with NovelERP’s best practices and textile industry expertise, make this a unique offering for the textile industry. We will enable operational efficiencies by simplifying business processes and integrating them into a single platform. It will also help us to reduce the complexity of day-to-day operations to enabling greater visibility and enhancing our services.”

“By combining SAP S/4HANA with our expertise, we are demonstrating our commitment to providing customers with simplicity and choice for their journey to the digital economy. This offering will benefit from the impact and reach of SAP’s Run Simple campaign and demonstrate how SAP and partners deliver on the promise to help customers master complexity in the digital age.” said Narendra Runaway, managing director, NovelERP Solutions.

“Our SAP expertise and capabilities span across all key capabilities including core SAP S/4HANA, user experience and analytics. Our focus is to deliver services to enable large companies using SAP software to leverage the power of digital. We have designed and executed focused solutions that have achieved business process efficiencies, effectiveness and planned outcomes for Deesan Group.”

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Khor was previously head of cloud in SAP Southeast Asia, with responsibility for revenue, demand management, strategy, and industry cloud go-to-market plans. In his new role, he will report to Scott Russell, president of SAP Southeast Asia. His responsibilities will include leading co-innovation projects with customers, and developing the SAP Singapore workforce.

“Singapore is a key market for us in the region, being the headquarters for our operations in both APJ and Southeast Asia. It is also a hotbed for developing innovation and innovators, and is the top country for ASEAN for innovation as ranked by the Global Innovation Index. We have been investing in our relationships with customers and partners to drive our Singapore Smart Nation Vision 2020 forward, and I am confident that Khor will be able to deliver accelerated growth for our business in the market,” Russell said.

“There are plenty of opportunities in Singapore as the government advances its Smart Nation agenda. We’re already seeing huge investments in digital technologies such as big data as well as machine learning, analytics and blockchains and expect this to go on an upward trajectory as the government implements the recommendations put forward by the Committee on the Future Economy earlier this year.

“SAP has a solid track-record of delivering innovative solutions to our customers and helping them navigate the new digital environment. I look forward to this exciting chapter of leading SAP Singapore as we continue to partner our customers in achieving Singapore’s Smart Nation vision,” said Khor Chern Chuen, managing director, SAP Singapore.

Khor began his IT career in 2001 and joined SAP in 2007, managing large and strategic accounts. He took on the SAP Cloud leadership position in Southeast Asia in 2016.

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