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uSonar Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Nami Fukutomi; hereinafter "uSonar") is pleased to announce that its corporate information and business card management app, "mSonar," has integrated data with the advisor introduction service "Komon Meikan" (Komon Meikan Co., Ltd.; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroo Tsutsumi; hereinafter "Komon Meikan").
Background of the Data Integration Between mSonar and Komon Meikan
The "mSonar" app provided by uSonar is a business smartphone application that offers standard business card management features while providing unlimited access to "LBC," Japan's largest corporate database covering 12.5 million business locations.
A key feature of the app is its ability to digitize exchanged business cards and share them internally linked with corporate information, while also allowing users to check detailed corporate information for companies with which they have not yet exchanged business cards.
On the other hand, in B2B transactions, there is a persistent need to "approach companies with which there is no existing contact" and "approach high-level executives if possible." This applies not only to sales scenarios but also to alliance negotiations and other business activities.
In recent years, advisor referral services have been increasing to meet these B2B needs. One of the major services is "Komon Meikan." At "Komon Meikan," former directors and other professionals from primarily listed companies participate as "advisors." To meet the need for approaching companies with no existing contact, they provide a wide range of support to help realize business deals, including setting up meetings with key personnel, offering advice to refine proposals, gathering information, and providing follow-up after meetings.
To meet the business need of "wanting to approach companies with which there is no contact via business cards," mSonar and "Komon Meikan" have recently integrated their data.
How to Use the Advisor Referral Feature (3 Steps)
Through this data integration, information regarding the professional backgrounds of advisors participating in "Komon Meikan" has been matched with "LBC." Users can now contact the "Komon Meikan" inquiry desk via the "Advisor Referral Available" button located on the "Company Details" screen in mSonar.
1: Search for the target company you wish to approach in mSonar
2: The "Advisor Referral Available" button is displayed for companies where an advisor is registered
3: Tap the button to contact the "Komon Meikan" inquiry desk and request advisor utilization
• A paid contract with "Komon Meikan" is required in advance to begin using this service.
• mSonar will never contact advisors directly (mSonar does not hold any personal information regarding advisors).
• This feature is also available in GuideSonar, the browser-based version of mSonar.
Inquiries and Applications Regarding This Feature
About Komon Meikan
Komon Meikan is a service that supports client business growth by leveraging the expertise and professional networks of over 43,000 executives and department heads from major and publicly traded companies. Participating advisors include former leaders who have driven the Japanese economy, such as the former Vice Chairman of Sony, the former Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation, and the former Deputy President of MUFG Bank, Ltd. Through Komon Meikan, clients can access a wide variety of consulting services, instantly acquire expertise across all industries, and significantly expand their professional networks. Since its launch in 2009, the service has led the industry and currently supports over 7,000 mid-sized and venture companies as the largest provider in Japan.
Site URL: https://komon.co.jp/
About mSonar
With the tagline "Understand corporate data in the palm of your hand," this is the "evolution of business card management apps," powered by Japan's largest corporate database. It consolidates rapid business information flow—from corporate research and business card management to internal communication—into a single smartphone app. When you scan a business card using your smartphone or a scanner, the data is instantly digitized and linked to the corresponding corporate information. Beyond checking information that goes far deeper than what is on a business card, the app integrates with CRM/SFA systems and includes chat and internal calling features, eliminating the need to switch between different applications.
https://usonar.co.jp/content/msonar/
Inquiries Regarding This Matter
uSonar Co., Ltd. Public Relations (Hiyama/Sawada)
Email: ir@usonar.co.jp
