kubell storage Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsunari Nakaba) is pleased to announce that its online storage service, "Secure SAMBA," has achieved first place overall in the Online Storage Service category of the "IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026," published by "IT Trend," an IT product comparison and information request site operated by Innovation & Co. Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsushi Sako).

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 received from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

Details of the ranking for the Online Storage Service category in the "IT Trend First Half Ranking 2026" can be viewed on the official website.

https://it-trend.jp/award/2026-firsthalf/online_strage?r=award2026-firsthalf-tab

Award Details

Online Storage Service: 1st Place, "Secure SAMBA"

We believe that achieving this first place overall is a result of many companies evaluating Secure SAMBA's strengths: its high-level security system, its simple pricing structure where costs do not change even as the number of users increases, and its excellent usability that is easy to understand even for those unfamiliar with IT, leading to a large number of information requests.

Encouraged by this recognition, we will continue to strive for further improvements in our features and services as a partner that strongly supports companies' secure information sharing and DX promotion.

About the Online Storage Service "Secure SAMBA"

"Secure SAMBA" is a Japanese-made online storage service for corporations with over 8,000 implementations (as of May 2024) and a continuation rate of over 98%. It supports smooth in-house utilization by providing an intuitive interface that can be used without hesitation even by small and medium-sized enterprises without dedicated IT staff, and by offering thorough support from implementation to adoption by dedicated staff at domestic bases. Its high-level security and simple pricing system with unlimited users allow for both convenience for users and secure file management and sharing.

Service brochure available here:

About kubell storage Inc.

The kubell group, with its group mission of "Making Work More Enjoyable and Creative," is addressing the social issue of "improving the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises through DX." kubell storage Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of kubell Inc. (formerly Chatwork Inc.), provides a file management and sharing tool through its online storage service "Secure SAMBA" that can be intuitively operated even by those without specialized digital knowledge, contributing to improved work efficiency and enhanced security.

President and CEO: Tetsunari Nakaba

Company Establishment: July 1, 2021

Business Activities: Development and operation of online storage services

Corporate Site: https://www.kubell-storage.com/

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: ランキング
  • Organizations: Innovation & Co.