Nextmode Wins 'New-logo Partner of the Year' at Okta Japan's 'FY26 Partner Award Japan'

Nextmode Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Munenori Satomi; hereinafter "Nextmode" https://nextmode.co.jp/ ) has won the 'New-logo Partner of the Year' at the 'FY26 Partner Award Japan', which recognizes partners who have achieved outstanding results in Japan. The award was presented at 'Partner Forum Tokyo 2026', hosted by Okta Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Watanabe).

■ What is the New-logo Partner of the Year?

This award recognizes the agency that achieved the highest sales volume of Okta products to new customers in Japan during the previous fiscal year (from February 2025 to the end of January 2026).

Partner companies that have contributed to enhancing customer security and improving productivity through the sale and proposal of Okta products are honored. Nextmode has received this award for the fourth consecutive year*, following last year.

*FY2021, FY2022, FY2024, and FY2025 (the award was not held in FY2023).

■ What is Okta?

Okta is a neutral service provider that securely manages identity and access for everyone.

Okta Workforce Identity, the employee identity management solution provided by Okta, ensures that the right people and AI agents can securely use the right technologies, including generative AI, at the right time, regardless of whether it is cloud-based or on-premises. Leveraging the 'Okta Integration Network', which has completed pre-integrations with over 8,000 applications, Okta provides simple and secure access to all individuals and organizations, helping customers maximize their potential.

■ Generative AI Security and Utilizing Okta

While the use of generative AI has become commonplace, even with regulations and guidelines in place, 'loopholes' often remain in frontline operations.

A recent independent survey report* conducted by Nextmode, targeting 150 personnel involved in security and DX promotion at companies with 1,000 or more employees, highlighted real challenges: one in four companies relies on manual processes by employees to protect confidential data, and approximately 40% lack established account management procedures when employees leave.

This report* was also featured in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun on April 21, 2026.

The foundation for solving these issues is identity management and governance provided by Okta. By visualizing who can use which generative AI services and which accounts are necessary for business operations, and by automating the granting and revocation of privileges associated with onboarding, offboarding, and role changes, risks such as shadow AI and neglected accounts can be mitigated, bringing generative AI closer to a 'state where it can be used with peace of mind.'

In this whitepaper, we organize the 'stumbling blocks' of generative AI governance and introduce methods for achieving 'governance that does not rely on people' using Okta products.

Please refer to it as material for considering your next steps.

Whitepaper: [2026 Edition Survey Report] Asked 150 Security and DX Promotion Personnel: The Current State of Generative AI Utilization and Security Governance - Why Do 'Loopholes' Remain in Frontline Defense Even with a 76% Regulation Development Rate?

URL: https://info.nextmode.co.jp/white-paper/202604_ai_security

■ Compliance with Security Measure Evaluation Systems and Utilizing Okta

In recent years, the security measures required of companies have become more sophisticated, and the development of identity management and access control based on the evaluation perspectives of SCS (Supply Chain Security) is also increasing in importance.

At Nextmode, centering on Okta Workforce Identity, we are engaged in design, implementation, and operational support aiming to balance strengthened governance of account management and convenience.

For those who wish to know more about the evaluation perspectives of security measure evaluation systems and the concepts and procedures for responding utilizing Okta, please refer to the whitepaper created by our company.

Whitepaper: [SaaS x Legal] Security Measure Evaluation Systems for Strengthening Supply Chains

URL: https://info.nextmode.co.jp/white-paper/202604_saas_houmu

■ Message from Mr. Takashi Watanabe, President and CEO of Okta Japan Co., Ltd.

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nextmode Co., Ltd. on winning the 'New-logo Partner of the Year' for the fourth consecutive year. With outstanding insight and execution capabilities to accurately capture market needs,