[Media Feature] Ascend Featured in 'Nikkei Trendy'!
Ascend Inc., a company providing execution support for DX promotion, has been featured in the business trend magazine 'Nikkei Trendy' as a notable company for its "on-site consulting" accelerating DX for mid-sized and growing companies.
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- 📰 Published: April 8, 2026 at 22:00
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Nikkei Trendy "May 2026 Issue"
Ascend Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Fumiaki Tsutsumi), which provides execution support for DX promotion, is pleased to announce that it has been featured in the business and trend magazine 'Nikkei Trendy' as a notable company for its "on-site consulting" that accelerates DX for mid-sized and growing companies.
■ Background of the Feature: A New Axis of Consulting Addressing Serious "Talent and Execution Shortages"
Currently, many companies recognize the importance of promoting DX but face high hurdles such as "talent shortages" and "execution shortages." In conventional consulting models, a large-scale system primarily for large corporations was common, making it difficult for mid-sized and growing companies to receive flexible support.
To address these market challenges, Ascend has built a highly agile system that allows for "spot participation from a single person" and a high-quality support structure with "over 200 professionals," mainly former foreign-affiliated consultants. It is now attracting significant attention as a "powerful option" for companies that want to steadily advance their DX.
"Next Up! Close-up: The Forefront of TOPICS!"
■ Ascend's Strengths and Sources of Growth
The article introduces our unique model and vision supporting our rapid growth.
**Growing with Clients as a "Strategist"**
・Representative Fumiaki Tsutsumi has extensive experience in a wide range of DX strategy and execution support, primarily in the manufacturing industry, at NEC, Accenture, and BCG. Utilizing this knowledge, he responds to a wide range of areas, from strategy formulation to new business development and practical support, tailored to the company's growth phase.
**"Accompanying Support" Based on the Spirit of Sherpa**
・The origin of Ascend's establishment lies in Representative Tsutsumi's experience of climbing to Everest Base Camp in 2022. Impressed by the figure of a "Sherpa" who continues to support by one's side in harsh environments, the determination for "accompanying support" to stand by clients in their challenges is embodied in the company name (Ascend = to climb).
**Achieving Both Outstanding Cost Performance and Quality**
・Although many former top foreign-affiliated firm consultants are part of the team, flexible assignment allows for higher quality support at a more reasonable price. This results-oriented style has led to gaining client trust and business expansion.
**【Company Overview】**
**Company Name**: Ascend Inc.
Ascend Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Fumiaki Tsutsumi), which provides execution support for DX promotion, is pleased to announce that it has been featured in the business and trend magazine 'Nikkei Trendy' as a notable company for its "on-site consulting" that accelerates DX for mid-sized and growing companies.
■ Background of the Feature: A New Axis of Consulting Addressing Serious "Talent and Execution Shortages"
Currently, many companies recognize the importance of promoting DX but face high hurdles such as "talent shortages" and "execution shortages." In conventional consulting models, a large-scale system primarily for large corporations was common, making it difficult for mid-sized and growing companies to receive flexible support.
To address these market challenges, Ascend has built a highly agile system that allows for "spot participation from a single person" and a high-quality support structure with "over 200 professionals," mainly former foreign-affiliated consultants. It is now attracting significant attention as a "powerful option" for companies that want to steadily advance their DX.
"Next Up! Close-up: The Forefront of TOPICS!"
■ Ascend's Strengths and Sources of Growth
The article introduces our unique model and vision supporting our rapid growth.
**Growing with Clients as a "Strategist"**
・Representative Fumiaki Tsutsumi has extensive experience in a wide range of DX strategy and execution support, primarily in the manufacturing industry, at NEC, Accenture, and BCG. Utilizing this knowledge, he responds to a wide range of areas, from strategy formulation to new business development and practical support, tailored to the company's growth phase.
**"Accompanying Support" Based on the Spirit of Sherpa**
・The origin of Ascend's establishment lies in Representative Tsutsumi's experience of climbing to Everest Base Camp in 2022. Impressed by the figure of a "Sherpa" who continues to support by one's side in harsh environments, the determination for "accompanying support" to stand by clients in their challenges is embodied in the company name (Ascend = to climb).
**Achieving Both Outstanding Cost Performance and Quality**
・Although many former top foreign-affiliated firm consultants are part of the team, flexible assignment allows for higher quality support at a more reasonable price. This results-oriented style has led to gaining client trust and business expansion.
**【Company Overview】**
**Company Name**: Ascend Inc.