Srush Inc. Launches Japan's First DPO Service 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun'. 'Srush AI' Exceeds 300 Adopting Companies, Establishing a 3-Base System with the Opening of the Tokai Office
Srush announced that its interactive AI 'Srush AI' has surpassed 300 adopting companies. They also launched Japan's first Data Process Outsourcing (DPO) service, 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun,' and opened a new office in Nagoya.
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To realize a data-driven Japan and aim for the creation of 1 million data guardians, Srush Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kai Higuchi) announces that the number of companies using its interactive data analysis AI agent 'Srush AI' has exceeded 300 in April 2026. At the same time, we have started offering Japan's first*1 Data Process Outsourcing (DPO) service, 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun'. Additionally, in March 2026, we opened the Tokai office at STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, establishing a three-base system along with Kyushu and Tokyo. We will strengthen our data utilization support on a nationwide scale and accelerate our efforts to realize a 'Data-Driven Japan'.
■ 'Srush AI' Exceeds 300 User Companies, Achieving 80% Industry Coverage
Srush promotes initiatives to achieve its 'Vision 2030' toward realizing a 'Data-Driven Japan' where data utilization is accessible to everyone. Our interactive data analysis AI agent, 'Srush AI,' is an all-in-one service that allows anyone to easily utilize data without code, realizing everything from analysis to suggestion extraction seamlessly. The number of companies introducing this service has now exceeded 300. In addition, the introducing companies have spread across 16 industries out of the 20 major classifications of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification, and its introduction as a data utilization foundation is progressing regardless of the industry (80% industry coverage rate).
■ Launch of Japan's First DPO Service 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun'
While supporting more than 300 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it became clear that realizing data-driven management is difficult simply by introducing tools.
Many companies are working on data utilization, but looking at the process as a whole, tools only show their value in certain parts, and essential bottlenecks exist.
Before analysis, tasks such as 'digitizing paper data,' 'manual extraction from multiple legacy systems,' and 'formatting work in Excel' occur. Even after analysis, there are processes such as 'reporting' and 'internal explanation.' These processes require enormous man-hours and high-level skills. Furthermore, in many cases, there is a dependence on specific core members, like Excel artisans, and the risk that data utilization will stall the moment that talent is absent has also become apparent.
The essence of the problem is not the presence or absence of tools, but rather an 'undeveloped promotion structure' due to a lack of practical resources and a gap in skills and knowledge.
In fact, it is said that 62.7% of SMEs are unable to secure digital human resources*2, and data also shows that without sufficient knowledge within the company, the PDCA cycle cannot rotate, often ending merely at the introduction of tools*3.
Based on this reality, Srush has started offering 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun,' Japan's first data process outsourcing service covering the entire data utilization process.
This service comprehensively supports the resolution of issues related to corporate data utilization by consistently undertaking everything from the formulation of data utilization policies and strategic proposals, business execution support such as digitizing paper data, technical support including the construction of data infrastructure, and furthermore, policy proposals based on analysis results, as well as the training of internal human resources and support for in-house production.
For more details, please see the following.
https://www.srush.co.jp/data-marunage-kun
■ Opening Tokai Office in Nagoya. Accelerating Expansion to Realize Data-Driven Japan with a 3-Base System
In March 2026, Srush opened the Tokai office in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Following the Kyushu office established in April 2025, this is the second regional expansion.
Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, is not only one of Japan's leading industrial clusters but also a region advancing the strengthening of the startup ecosystem. STATION Ai*4, where the new base was opened, is one of Japan's largest open innovation hubs, participated in by approximately 1,000 companies. In addition to creating and fostering startups, it promotes co-creation with companies, universities, local governments, etc., providing multifaceted support from both hardware (facilities and equipment) and software (demonstration, commercialization, human resource exchange) aspects. Furthermore, cafes, restaurants, and hotels that can be used by the general public are also maintained.
Leveraging such an environment, our company will accelerate efforts to strengthen data utilization support in the Tokai region and realize a 'Data-Driven Japan.'
Moving forward, we will promote data utilization support on a nationwide scale, centered on the 3 bases of Tokai, Kyushu, and Tokyo.
*1 Researched by our company (as of April 2026)
*2 Tokyo Shoko Research, 'Efforts toward DX remain at 40% for SMEs, about 20% have no plans. 70% aim for "productivity improvement", and SMEs most frequently utilize "financial institutions"' (2025)
■ 'Srush AI' Exceeds 300 User Companies, Achieving 80% Industry Coverage
Srush promotes initiatives to achieve its 'Vision 2030' toward realizing a 'Data-Driven Japan' where data utilization is accessible to everyone. Our interactive data analysis AI agent, 'Srush AI,' is an all-in-one service that allows anyone to easily utilize data without code, realizing everything from analysis to suggestion extraction seamlessly. The number of companies introducing this service has now exceeded 300. In addition, the introducing companies have spread across 16 industries out of the 20 major classifications of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification, and its introduction as a data utilization foundation is progressing regardless of the industry (80% industry coverage rate).
■ Launch of Japan's First DPO Service 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun'
While supporting more than 300 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it became clear that realizing data-driven management is difficult simply by introducing tools.
Many companies are working on data utilization, but looking at the process as a whole, tools only show their value in certain parts, and essential bottlenecks exist.
Before analysis, tasks such as 'digitizing paper data,' 'manual extraction from multiple legacy systems,' and 'formatting work in Excel' occur. Even after analysis, there are processes such as 'reporting' and 'internal explanation.' These processes require enormous man-hours and high-level skills. Furthermore, in many cases, there is a dependence on specific core members, like Excel artisans, and the risk that data utilization will stall the moment that talent is absent has also become apparent.
The essence of the problem is not the presence or absence of tools, but rather an 'undeveloped promotion structure' due to a lack of practical resources and a gap in skills and knowledge.
In fact, it is said that 62.7% of SMEs are unable to secure digital human resources*2, and data also shows that without sufficient knowledge within the company, the PDCA cycle cannot rotate, often ending merely at the introduction of tools*3.
Based on this reality, Srush has started offering 'Data Katsuyo Marunage-kun,' Japan's first data process outsourcing service covering the entire data utilization process.
This service comprehensively supports the resolution of issues related to corporate data utilization by consistently undertaking everything from the formulation of data utilization policies and strategic proposals, business execution support such as digitizing paper data, technical support including the construction of data infrastructure, and furthermore, policy proposals based on analysis results, as well as the training of internal human resources and support for in-house production.
For more details, please see the following.
https://www.srush.co.jp/data-marunage-kun
■ Opening Tokai Office in Nagoya. Accelerating Expansion to Realize Data-Driven Japan with a 3-Base System
In March 2026, Srush opened the Tokai office in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Following the Kyushu office established in April 2025, this is the second regional expansion.
Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, is not only one of Japan's leading industrial clusters but also a region advancing the strengthening of the startup ecosystem. STATION Ai*4, where the new base was opened, is one of Japan's largest open innovation hubs, participated in by approximately 1,000 companies. In addition to creating and fostering startups, it promotes co-creation with companies, universities, local governments, etc., providing multifaceted support from both hardware (facilities and equipment) and software (demonstration, commercialization, human resource exchange) aspects. Furthermore, cafes, restaurants, and hotels that can be used by the general public are also maintained.
Leveraging such an environment, our company will accelerate efforts to strengthen data utilization support in the Tokai region and realize a 'Data-Driven Japan.'
Moving forward, we will promote data utilization support on a nationwide scale, centered on the 3 bases of Tokai, Kyushu, and Tokyo.
*1 Researched by our company (as of April 2026)
*2 Tokyo Shoko Research, 'Efforts toward DX remain at 40% for SMEs, about 20% have no plans. 70% aim for "productivity improvement", and SMEs most frequently utilize "financial institutions"' (2025)