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REUTLINGEN, Germany, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Sustainable market presence for iPoint's software in Japan

iPoint-systems, a leading provider of software and services for environmental

and social product compliance, and sustainability, today announced a new

partnership with the well-established Japanese IT trading company Toyota Tsusho

Systems (TTS) [https://www.ttsystems.com/]. With this partnership, iPoint

further expands its presence in the Japanese market. In addition to three

long-standing, strong partners in Japan, NTT Data Global Services

[https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/even-stronger-presence-in-j

apan/] (formerly NTT DATA Enterprise Application Services), MSC Software Japan

[https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/ipoint-and-msc-software-ent

er-strategic-partnership-for-responsible-design/] and JEMAI

[https://www.ipoint-systems.com/newsroom/news-detail/ipoint-and-jemai-form-strat

egic-alliance/], iPoint can now also benefit from the TTS network in the

Japanese automotive industry to drive the transition towards a Digital Circular

Economy.

The strategic partnership between iPoint and TTS draws upon the strengths of

each partner and offers mutual benefits. While the partnership will open new

market segments and strengthen iPoint's position and brand recognition in Japan

market, TTS can enhance its wide range of software offerings with iPoint's

leading cross-industry solutions for material compliance, sustainability, and

the circular economy. With a large network in Japan and ten locations

worldwide, TTS is an associated company of Toyota Tsusho, the trading arm of

the Toyota Group developing and providing IT solutions to advance digital

transformation around the world.

"The automotive industry is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century

revolution. In this sector, technological innovations such as big data,

artificial intelligence, and blockchain are accelerating the digital

transformation and changing society and industrial structures in unprecedented

ways," says Mitsuhiro Tsubakimoto, CEO of TTS. "We are a technology group that

creates proactive IT. For this reason, we are excited to expand our product

offerings in the field of compliance and sustainability through iPoint's state

of the art software solutions."

"iPoint is thrilled to be working with such a well-established partner

experienced in introducing innovative IT solutions to the Japanese market,"

states Joerg Walden, founder and CEO of iPoint-systems. "When it comes to

compliance and sustainability, the Japanese economy, especially the automotive

industry, has enormous growth potential. As one of the largest markets

globally, Japan's expanding commitment to become sustainable, together with

TTS's expertise, strong network, and on-site capabilities, is a powerful

combination which allows us to flexibly respond to the growing demand for our

solutions in Japan and drive the revenue of our Japanese and overall business

over the coming years," Walden adds. "iPoint will collaborate with TTS not only

in Japan, but also in the global market, as together we share and can reach our

global clientele in diversified industries."

Press contact:

Dr. Katie Boehme

Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability

iPoint-systems gmbh

+49.7121.14489-60

circular@ipoint-systems.de

About iPoint

iPoint is a leading provider of software and services for environmental and

social product compliance, process compliance, and sustainability with a

customer base of more than 55,000 companies. Since its founding in 2001, iPoint

has been constantly expanding its portfolio to realize its vision of building

an integrated digital platform for the Circular Economy. Further information:

www.ipoint-systems.com.

About TTS

Toyota Tsusho Systems Corporation, a member of the Toyota Tsusho Group and is

established in 1994, constitutes a team of professionals in the field of ICT.

By TTS's philosophy of living and prospering together with people, society and

the planet, TTS accurately identify and provide the services and solutions that

customers need, and thereby contribute to the success of their businesses.

Further information: www.ttsystems.com.

Source: iPoint-systems-TTS-JP GmbH