"Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)" Operated by kubell Partner Wins Two Crowns in IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026 for Accounting and Payroll Outsourcing Categories

kubell Partner Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ryoichi Okada) is pleased to announce that its business support service, "Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)," has won two awards in the "IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026" released by IT Trend, an IT product comparison and inquiry site operated by Innovation & Co., Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Sai), specifically in the rapidly growing rankings for accounting outsourcing and payroll outsourcing categories.

*The registered name on IT Trend is "Chatwork Assistant."

About the IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026

The "IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026" announces the products that received the most inquiries from users on IT Trend during the first half of 2026. It introduces the most supported IT products in each category.

*The ranking results are based on the number of information requests from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Details of the rapid growth in the accounting outsourcing category of the "IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026" can be viewed on the official website.

https://it-trend.jp/award/2026-firsthalf/accounting_outsourcing?viewport=pc&annual_ranking_type=24&page_type=rising

Awards Received

Rapidly Growing Ranking for Accounting Outsourcing: 1st Place, "Chatwork Accounting Assistant"

Rapidly Growing Ranking for Payroll Outsourcing: 1st Place, "Chatwork Labor Assistant"

We interpret this first-place achievement in the rapidly growing category as a result of many companies evaluating the value proposition of "Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)" and making numerous information requests. The service is characterized by its ability for users, even those unfamiliar with IT, to easily request back-office tasks such as accounting, labor, recruitment, and sales administration online via chat. Its simple pricing structure, allowing businesses to outsource only the necessary tasks when needed, and the ability of highly capable assistants to handle a wide range of tasks, from routine operations to specialized areas, in a team-based system, are believed to have contributed to solving the back-office challenges of many companies and led to the increase in information requests.

Encouraged by this recognition, we will continue to strive for further quality improvement of our services as a partner that strongly supports companies in solving diverse business challenges and enhancing productivity.

About the Business Support Service "Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)"

The kubell Group officially launched the business support service "Chatwork Assistant" in June 2023. Primarily targeting companies using "Chatwork," Japan's largest business chat service, we have provided broad support for all kinds of back-office operations. As of July 2025, the service has been adopted by over 1,000 companies cumulatively. Building on our accumulated knowledge and achievements, we have launched "Takushita," a business support service that accommodates a wider range of business areas. We are also working on optimizing business design and operations, including the utilization of AI agents, and are looking towards the next evolution in the BPaaS domain.

Features of "Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)"

"Chatwork Assistant (Takushita)" is a business support service that allows users to request back-office tasks such as accounting, labor, recruitment, and sales administration online via chat. Highly capable assistants handle tasks in teams, supporting a wide range of operations from routine tasks to specialized areas. The service also offers proposals for technology-driven business design, system implementation support, and business process improvement.

About kubell Partner Inc.

Under the group mission and vision of "Making work more enjoyable and creative" and "A step ahead in working style for everyone," the kubell Group is tackling the challenge of "Improving productivity for small and medium-sized enterprises through DX." kubell Partner Inc. has built a business model called "BPaaS (Business Process as a Service)" that combines the power of humans with technology such as AI. Through services like the business support service "Takushita" and "MINAGINE," we are realizing fundamental DX in a wide range of management areas.

Representative: Ryoichi Okada, President and CEO

Established: April 1, 2024

Business Activities: Development and operation of BPaaS business

Corporate Website: https://www.kubell-partner.com