Eliminating 'Information Voids' to Save Lives from Mega-Disasters. Launching Initiatives to Upgrade Disaster Prevention Infrastructure with Latest Technology
Arkth Co., Ltd. has been awarded the contract for the maintenance and operation of NIED's "Disaster Information Notification System." Starting April 2025, they will support the infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring and technical upgrades.
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Arkth Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Katsuhiro Shinya, hereinafter "Arkth") was awarded the contract for the "Disaster Information Notification System and Other Maintenance/Operation" business operated by the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (hereinafter "NIED") on March 17, 2026, through general competitive bidding.
Arkth will continuously provide operational support for this business starting in April 2025.
■ Intensifying Disasters and the Importance of the "Information Lifeline"
In recent years, meteorological disasters have become increasingly severe and frequent.
For local governments and related agencies, "rapid and accurate initial response" is one of the critical challenges.
Delays in information during a disaster directly lead to delays in decision-making, increasing the risk of expanded damage.
This operation has social significance by technically supporting the process of "analysis" and "notification" of disaster information, thereby underpinning decision-making in the field where every second counts.
■ The Role of the Disaster Information Notification System in Society
The disaster information notification system of NIED was developed to reliably and rapidly detect disasters when they occur.
Currently, it has undergone multiple technical updates and primarily fulfills the following roles:
- Automatic Information Analysis
It automatically receives disaster prevention information (Disaster Information XML) dispatched by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
It instantly analyzes what is happening and functions as a trigger for initial response according to the scale of the disaster.
- Rapid Multi-Notification
Based on conditions such as seismic intensity above a certain level, volcanic eruptions, heavy rain, or tsunami warnings, it swiftly delivers notifications to persons in charge.
Flexible customization is implemented so it can link not only to mobile phones but also to business chat tools.
■ 4 Pillars of "Non-Stop in Emergencies" Operational Support Provided by Arkth
To minimize risks during emergencies, we have planned the following four frameworks in system operation support:
1: 24/7/365 Monitoring System
Our in-house engineers' 24/7/365 monitoring system detects signs of failure early.
Even when malfunctions occur, we provide rapid manual recovery support.
2: Modernization of Disaster Prevention Infrastructure
JMA's telegrams change every year depending on the situation background and disaster frequency. We inject expertise cultivated through contract development, such as improving analysis logic and considering the introduction of generative AI and the latest technology.
We constantly update the disaster prevention infrastructure with new technology.
3: "Proactive" Operational Improvement
Going beyond mere maintenance, we frequently propose workflow improvements so that notifications can be delivered even a second faster in any situation, including proposals for new features, improvements to reduce operational costs, and modifications to prevent system halts proactively.
For example, by automating the construction of a disaster information provision website that was previously done manually, we have simplified the response procedures in the event of a disaster.
4: Technical Support in Emergencies
Even with thorough countermeasures based on past cases, the possibility of an unprecedented mega-disaster occurring is not zero.
In such situations, we provide aggressive technical support to play a role in reducing risks as much as possible.
■ Future Outlook: Comment from Representative Director Katsuhiro Shinya
The disaster information notification system requires immediacy to respond to constantly changing situations and stable implementation that can withstand a sudden surge in load during emergencies.
Leveraging the design and development capabilities we have cultivated through various contract developments, our company is focusing on optimization toward an "unstoppable system" that goes beyond the framework of mere maintenance and operation.
As a select group of elite engineers, we will fulfill our responsibility to support Japan's disaster prevention infrastructure with technology, contributing to the realization of a safer society.
■ Business Overview
Business Name: Disaster Information Notification System and Other Maintenance/Operation
Client: National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED)
Contract Form: General competitive bidding
Start of Operational Support: April 1, 2025
■ About Arkth Co., Ltd.
Location: Creative Lounge MOV, Shibuya Hikarie 8F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Katsuhiro Shinya
Business Operations: BPR/DX Support, System Development/Operation, Cloud/Data Utilization
Arkth will continuously provide operational support for this business starting in April 2025.
■ Intensifying Disasters and the Importance of the "Information Lifeline"
In recent years, meteorological disasters have become increasingly severe and frequent.
For local governments and related agencies, "rapid and accurate initial response" is one of the critical challenges.
Delays in information during a disaster directly lead to delays in decision-making, increasing the risk of expanded damage.
This operation has social significance by technically supporting the process of "analysis" and "notification" of disaster information, thereby underpinning decision-making in the field where every second counts.
■ The Role of the Disaster Information Notification System in Society
The disaster information notification system of NIED was developed to reliably and rapidly detect disasters when they occur.
Currently, it has undergone multiple technical updates and primarily fulfills the following roles:
- Automatic Information Analysis
It automatically receives disaster prevention information (Disaster Information XML) dispatched by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
It instantly analyzes what is happening and functions as a trigger for initial response according to the scale of the disaster.
- Rapid Multi-Notification
Based on conditions such as seismic intensity above a certain level, volcanic eruptions, heavy rain, or tsunami warnings, it swiftly delivers notifications to persons in charge.
Flexible customization is implemented so it can link not only to mobile phones but also to business chat tools.
■ 4 Pillars of "Non-Stop in Emergencies" Operational Support Provided by Arkth
To minimize risks during emergencies, we have planned the following four frameworks in system operation support:
1: 24/7/365 Monitoring System
Our in-house engineers' 24/7/365 monitoring system detects signs of failure early.
Even when malfunctions occur, we provide rapid manual recovery support.
2: Modernization of Disaster Prevention Infrastructure
JMA's telegrams change every year depending on the situation background and disaster frequency. We inject expertise cultivated through contract development, such as improving analysis logic and considering the introduction of generative AI and the latest technology.
We constantly update the disaster prevention infrastructure with new technology.
3: "Proactive" Operational Improvement
Going beyond mere maintenance, we frequently propose workflow improvements so that notifications can be delivered even a second faster in any situation, including proposals for new features, improvements to reduce operational costs, and modifications to prevent system halts proactively.
For example, by automating the construction of a disaster information provision website that was previously done manually, we have simplified the response procedures in the event of a disaster.
4: Technical Support in Emergencies
Even with thorough countermeasures based on past cases, the possibility of an unprecedented mega-disaster occurring is not zero.
In such situations, we provide aggressive technical support to play a role in reducing risks as much as possible.
■ Future Outlook: Comment from Representative Director Katsuhiro Shinya
The disaster information notification system requires immediacy to respond to constantly changing situations and stable implementation that can withstand a sudden surge in load during emergencies.
Leveraging the design and development capabilities we have cultivated through various contract developments, our company is focusing on optimization toward an "unstoppable system" that goes beyond the framework of mere maintenance and operation.
As a select group of elite engineers, we will fulfill our responsibility to support Japan's disaster prevention infrastructure with technology, contributing to the realization of a safer society.
■ Business Overview
Business Name: Disaster Information Notification System and Other Maintenance/Operation
Client: National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED)
Contract Form: General competitive bidding
Start of Operational Support: April 1, 2025
■ About Arkth Co., Ltd.
Location: Creative Lounge MOV, Shibuya Hikarie 8F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Katsuhiro Shinya
Business Operations: BPR/DX Support, System Development/Operation, Cloud/Data Utilization