ZENRIN Launches 'ZENRIN Maps Studio,' a Semi-Custom Cloud Service to Boost DX and Efficiency for Businesses and Municipalities - Available from ¥0 Initial Cost and 5-Day Delivery
ZENRIN Co., Ltd. will launch 'ZENRIN Maps Studio' on May 18, 2026. This semi-custom cloud service allows users to build dedicated applications by combining rich map information assets with functional components, enabling low-cost and rapid digital transformation for various industries.
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ZENRIN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka; President: Michiro Takegawa) will begin providing 'ZENRIN Maps Studio,' a semi-custom business support cloud service, starting May 18, 2026. This is a new type of cloud service that allows the construction and use of dedicated applications by combining functional and content components from ZENRIN's extensive map information assets. It provides optimized DX environments for each customer efficiently, at low cost, and in a short period.
### Background of the Service
In addition to social challenges such as population decline and labor shortages, business DX in companies and local governments is rapidly spreading against the backdrop of government DX promotion policies and technological evolution. However, a lack of resources such as human talent and budget remains a hurdle for implementing DX. Furthermore, it is difficult to select services that fit specific business operations; existing package products may not meet detailed needs, and individual development of dedicated systems often requires high initial investment.
To solve these problems, ZENRIN developed this service with low capital investment through a cloud model, while maintaining flexibility for individual requirements and excellent scalability.
### Features of 'ZENRIN Maps Studio'
1. **Short Delivery & Initial Cost from 0 Yen**: Traditionally, individual development of GIS applications using map info required months and high costs. 'ZENRIN Maps Studio' uses a semi-order system combining base applications with pre-lined functional parts, allowing implementation from 0 yen initial cost and as fast as 5 business days from contract.
2. **Diverse Map Content**: A lineup of detailed map content, including ZENRIN's residential map data, various attribute information, and public information. Content can be selected and combined according to business needs.
3. **Rich Functions Generalizing Industry-Specific Know-How**: Not only basic functions but also functional components to solve specific business problems in real estate, finance, and municipalities are available. This incorporates know-how gained from ZENRIN's past solution cases.
4. **Flexible Customizability and Scalability**: In addition to customizability to fit business processes, the service allows for continuous functional enhancement and expansion as business challenges evolve and grow.
### Future Development
Currently, PoCs (Proof of Concept) for functional development are being conducted with customers across Japan in fields such as real estate, finance, and local government. ZENRIN will continue to analyze challenges in various industries and expand specialized functions and content, aiming to create new value to support DX in all industries.
### Reference Examples by Industry
1. **Real Estate (Property Search/Land Management)**: One-stop access to info like road prices and land-use zones. Users can register property and sales info to visualize on maps. Efficient property hunting using over 40 million building data points, including empty houses and lots, accessible via smartphone on the go.
2. **Finance (Collateral Evaluation)**: Overlaying residential maps with land price info such as inheritance tax road prices. Fast identification of target properties using ZENRIN's unique house plate information, improving the speed of desk-side surveys.
### Background of the Service
In addition to social challenges such as population decline and labor shortages, business DX in companies and local governments is rapidly spreading against the backdrop of government DX promotion policies and technological evolution. However, a lack of resources such as human talent and budget remains a hurdle for implementing DX. Furthermore, it is difficult to select services that fit specific business operations; existing package products may not meet detailed needs, and individual development of dedicated systems often requires high initial investment.
To solve these problems, ZENRIN developed this service with low capital investment through a cloud model, while maintaining flexibility for individual requirements and excellent scalability.
### Features of 'ZENRIN Maps Studio'
1. **Short Delivery & Initial Cost from 0 Yen**: Traditionally, individual development of GIS applications using map info required months and high costs. 'ZENRIN Maps Studio' uses a semi-order system combining base applications with pre-lined functional parts, allowing implementation from 0 yen initial cost and as fast as 5 business days from contract.
2. **Diverse Map Content**: A lineup of detailed map content, including ZENRIN's residential map data, various attribute information, and public information. Content can be selected and combined according to business needs.
3. **Rich Functions Generalizing Industry-Specific Know-How**: Not only basic functions but also functional components to solve specific business problems in real estate, finance, and municipalities are available. This incorporates know-how gained from ZENRIN's past solution cases.
4. **Flexible Customizability and Scalability**: In addition to customizability to fit business processes, the service allows for continuous functional enhancement and expansion as business challenges evolve and grow.
### Future Development
Currently, PoCs (Proof of Concept) for functional development are being conducted with customers across Japan in fields such as real estate, finance, and local government. ZENRIN will continue to analyze challenges in various industries and expand specialized functions and content, aiming to create new value to support DX in all industries.
### Reference Examples by Industry
1. **Real Estate (Property Search/Land Management)**: One-stop access to info like road prices and land-use zones. Users can register property and sales info to visualize on maps. Efficient property hunting using over 40 million building data points, including empty houses and lots, accessible via smartphone on the go.
2. **Finance (Collateral Evaluation)**: Overlaying residential maps with land price info such as inheritance tax road prices. Fast identification of target properties using ZENRIN's unique house plate information, improving the speed of desk-side surveys.