GMO GlobalSign HD Acquires Strategit, Begins Supporting Businesses with Authentication Security x AI Data Linkage Platform
GMO GlobalSign HD has acquired Strategit, renaming it GMO AI Connect, to integrate authentication security with an AI data linkage platform. This initiative aims to provide a secure environment for businesses to utilize AI, while also evolving existing services like "Electronic Seal GMO Sign" into next-generation offerings for the AI agent era.
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GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K. (Representative Director and President: Mitsuru Aoyama, hereinafter "GMO GlobalSign HD") acquired shares of Strategit Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Shie Kato, hereinafter "Strategit"), which operates "JOINT," an MCP (Model, Context, Protocol) building platform (*1) with API connectors, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, making it a group company. Concurrently, Strategit changed its company name to "GMO AI Connect Co., Ltd." (hereinafter "GMO AI Connect") and its main service name to "JOINT AI Flow byGMO". Through this, by combining our authentication security technology with a data platform that links AI agents and business systems, we will begin providing an environment where companies can safely utilize AI.
This matter is based on the "Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares (Subsidiary) of Strategit Co., Ltd." disclosed on April 20, 2026 (*2).
(*1) MCP (Model, Context, Protocol) is an open standard for AI agents.
(*2) "Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares (Subsidiary) of Strategit Co., Ltd." disclosed on April 20, 2026. https://www.gmogshd.com/news/news-16814
### Background
Amidst the widespread adoption of generative AI in society, the demand for AI service utilization in businesses is increasing. On the other hand, more companies are facing barriers to adoption due to issues such as security concerns and the burden on operational systems. In recent years, as the environment for using internet services demands greater peace of mind and safety, our corporate internet services, equipped with our authentication security technology, are seeing an increasing number of corporate users year by year.
"JOINT AI Flow byGMO," provided by GMO AI Connect (formerly Strategit), is a cutting-edge MCP building platform with API connectors in Japan that links diverse business systems across generative AI, SaaS, and on-premises environments. By combining authentication security and implementing AI agent management functions, it will lead to solving many corporate challenges and supporting the social implementation of AI. Furthermore, through cooperation with existing businesses, by providing an environment that can handle AI agents to customers of each service, it will support the operational efficiency of all companies.
### Future Developments and Linked Services
This "fellowship" (*3) with Strategit will promote the connection between a data linkage platform that spans diverse business systems such as generative AI, SaaS, and on-premises, and existing services that support strengthening corporate security. This will evolve services centered on "trust," such as the electronic signature service "Electronic Seal GMO Sign" and the corporate single sign-on service "GMO Trust Login," into next-generation services that respond to the AI agent era.
(*3) The GMO Internet Group refers to general M&A as "fellowship."
### What is "JOINT AI Flow byGMO"? (URL: https://joint-data.com/)
*Provided by GMO AI Connect Co., Ltd.
"JOINT AI Flow byGMO" is a generative AI x business system linkage platform that flexibly and securely connects generative AI, including ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude, with corporate business systems. With over 110 connectors, it can instantly link with major SaaS and business systems, enabling rapid construction with no-code/low-code. Furthermore, with its unique MCP server building function, it is possible to build proprietary AI agents.
### What is the electronic contract service "Electronic Seal GMO Sign"? (URL: https://www.gmosign.com/)
*Provided by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K.
"GMO Sign" is a cloud-based electronic contract service that handles everything from contract execution to management in one stop. Since its launch in 2015, from the dawn of the electronic signature market in Japan, it has supported customers in reducing the time and effort involved in contract execution. It also significantly reduces costs such as stamp duty, mailing fees, and storage fees, continuously supporting business efficiency.
In addition to complying with various laws such as the Electronic Book Preservation Act and the Construction Business Act, it has been highly evaluated for its high security by obtaining security certifications from third-party organizations both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, it boasts a robust support system, including an SMS identity verification function, integration with other services, implementation support, and a telephone support desk.
### What is "GMO Trust Login"? (URL: https://t
This matter is based on the "Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares (Subsidiary) of Strategit Co., Ltd." disclosed on April 20, 2026 (*2).
(*1) MCP (Model, Context, Protocol) is an open standard for AI agents.
(*2) "Notice Regarding Acquisition of Shares (Subsidiary) of Strategit Co., Ltd." disclosed on April 20, 2026. https://www.gmogshd.com/news/news-16814
### Background
Amidst the widespread adoption of generative AI in society, the demand for AI service utilization in businesses is increasing. On the other hand, more companies are facing barriers to adoption due to issues such as security concerns and the burden on operational systems. In recent years, as the environment for using internet services demands greater peace of mind and safety, our corporate internet services, equipped with our authentication security technology, are seeing an increasing number of corporate users year by year.
"JOINT AI Flow byGMO," provided by GMO AI Connect (formerly Strategit), is a cutting-edge MCP building platform with API connectors in Japan that links diverse business systems across generative AI, SaaS, and on-premises environments. By combining authentication security and implementing AI agent management functions, it will lead to solving many corporate challenges and supporting the social implementation of AI. Furthermore, through cooperation with existing businesses, by providing an environment that can handle AI agents to customers of each service, it will support the operational efficiency of all companies.
### Future Developments and Linked Services
This "fellowship" (*3) with Strategit will promote the connection between a data linkage platform that spans diverse business systems such as generative AI, SaaS, and on-premises, and existing services that support strengthening corporate security. This will evolve services centered on "trust," such as the electronic signature service "Electronic Seal GMO Sign" and the corporate single sign-on service "GMO Trust Login," into next-generation services that respond to the AI agent era.
(*3) The GMO Internet Group refers to general M&A as "fellowship."
### What is "JOINT AI Flow byGMO"? (URL: https://joint-data.com/)
*Provided by GMO AI Connect Co., Ltd.
"JOINT AI Flow byGMO" is a generative AI x business system linkage platform that flexibly and securely connects generative AI, including ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude, with corporate business systems. With over 110 connectors, it can instantly link with major SaaS and business systems, enabling rapid construction with no-code/low-code. Furthermore, with its unique MCP server building function, it is possible to build proprietary AI agents.
### What is the electronic contract service "Electronic Seal GMO Sign"? (URL: https://www.gmosign.com/)
*Provided by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K.
"GMO Sign" is a cloud-based electronic contract service that handles everything from contract execution to management in one stop. Since its launch in 2015, from the dawn of the electronic signature market in Japan, it has supported customers in reducing the time and effort involved in contract execution. It also significantly reduces costs such as stamp duty, mailing fees, and storage fees, continuously supporting business efficiency.
In addition to complying with various laws such as the Electronic Book Preservation Act and the Construction Business Act, it has been highly evaluated for its high security by obtaining security certifications from third-party organizations both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, it boasts a robust support system, including an SMS identity verification function, integration with other services, implementation support, and a telephone support desk.
### What is "GMO Trust Login"? (URL: https://t