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Published May 28, 2026 8:00 PM
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Source: PR TIMES
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Kaonavi, a talent management system, was selected as No.
1 in six HR-related categories and 15th in the TOP100 at 'ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026', a prestigious annual award based on user reviews for SaaS and software highly valued by Japanese enterprises.
Kaonavi, a talent management system, was selected as No. 1 in six HR-related categories and 15th in the TOP100 at 'ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026', a prestigious annual award based on user reviews for SaaS and software highly valued by Japanese enterprises.
Overview
Kaonavi, a talent management system provided by Kaonavi Inc., has been awarded No. 1 in six categories within the HR domain, including Talent Management System, and 15th in the TOP100 at 'ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026', which selects high-rated SaaS and software by Japanese enterprises.
Background of the Annual Award
'ITreview The Best Software 2026' is an annual award based on user reviews submitted between April 2025 and March 2026. It selects winners by evaluating product satisfaction, ease of use, and support quality scores. The award recognizes Kaonavi's intuitive interface, contribution to operational efficiency, responsive development based on user feedback, and comprehensive support system as trust-building factors that transcend the product itself.
Awarded Categories
Kaonavi won 1st place in the following six categories:
- Talent Management System
- Personal Evaluation System
- 1on1 Tool
- ES Survey (Employee Satisfaction Survey) Tool
- 360-degree Evaluation System
- Skill Management System
About 'ITreview The Best Software'
This SaaS and software award selects the most supported products in each category based on approximately 158,000 real user reviews from 'ITreview', one of Japan's largest IT product comparison platforms.
About 'Kaonavi'
'Kaonavi' is a talent management system that centralizes and visualizes personnel data such as employee names, experiences, evaluations, and skills, enabling strategic talent management and skill development.
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Source: PR TIMES
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Announced May 28, 2026 8:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ
What award did Kaonavi win in 6 categories at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026?
Kaonavi won No. 1 in 6 HR-related categories at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026.
How many total categories did Kaonavi rank in at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026?
Kaonavi ranked in 7 categories, securing No. 1 in 6 and 15th in the TOP100 at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026.
Which year's edition of ITreview The Best Software recognized Kaonavi as a top performer?
Kaonavi was recognized as a top performer in the ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026 edition.
What position did Kaonavi achieve in the overall TOP100 at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026?
Kaonavi achieved 15th place in the overall TOP100 at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026.
In which specific area is Kaonavi ranked No. 1 at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026?
Kaonavi is ranked No. 1 in the Talent Management System category at ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026.
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Washin AI News Desk“Kaonavi wins No. 1 in 6 categories, including Talent Management System, at 'ITreview The Best Software 2026'”AI News by Washin Village(和心村), May 28, 2026. https://aeo.washinmura.jp/ai/corp-kaonavi-jp/en/news/2026-05-28-%E3%82%AB%E3%82%AA%E3%83%8A%E3%83%93%E3%81%8C-itreview-the-best-software-2026-%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BF
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