HENNGE Establishes New Company "HENNGE AI" to Support Enterprise AI Utilization - Focusing on AI agent governance and cost control, featuring a next-generation organizational model led solely by two directors with zero dedicated employees. HENNGE K.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kazuhiro Ogura) announced today the launch of HENNGE AI K.K., effective as of October 1, 2026. Designed to assist organizations in managing the costs and governance of enterprise AI adoption, the new company operates under a forward-looking structure with no dedicated employees besides two directors. By embedding AI agents directly into daily operations, HENNGE AI aims to accelerate decision-making and serve as a proof-of-concept model for next-generation, AI-driven corporate structures. Background and Objectives of Establishing HENNGE AI As Japanese companies rapidly advance their adoption of AI, employees in non-IT departments are increasingly building and utilizing AI agents themselves. However, full-scale operational deployment often stalls at the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage due to major barriers, including escalating operational costs for Large Language Models (LLMs) and the challenge of ensuring robust governance and security. Through HENNGE One - its flagship cloud security service supporting over 3 million contracted users - HENNGE has accumulated extensive expertise in security and identity management within enterprise IT environments. Building on this solid foundation, HENNGE established HENNGE AI to provide powerful support for the secure development and operation of AI agents across enterprises. Upcoming the AI Gateway Service Overview HENNGE AI will develop new services designed for the safe and secure operation of AI agents. They will be built on the foundation of "AI Gateway," an internal system currently operational within HENNGE that allows users to switch between multiple generative AI models and track overall usage. Key Features of AI Gateway (Planned): * User-Level Generative AI Model Management: Assigns available AI models by user or group, enabling quick additions, updates, and removals. * Cost Visibility and Control: Calculates and clearly visualizes usage costs per AI model, allowing organizations to set budget caps and apply usage policies. * Flexible and Robust Security Settings: Offers adaptable security enforcement matching organization needs, ranging from company-wide rules to granular group- or individual-level permission controls. * Identity Integration with HENNGE One: Integrates seamlessly with HENNGE One's Identity Provider (IdP) architecture to deliver advanced Single Sign-On (SSO) and device-level access control. * [Future Vision] Unified Authentication Platform for Non-Human Identities: Plans to expand the AI Gateway service into an authentication and management platform for non-human identities, including AI agents and bots. Anticipated Use Cases The AI Gateway service is designed to offer flexible integration and advanced control tailored to specific business needs. It aims to provide an environment where both technical developers and line-of-business (LOB) professionals can independently build, deploy, and operate AI agents. * Generative AI Chat Integration (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT): Designed to connect with standard generative AI applications, enabling enterprise-wide AI adoption while precisely controlling usage costs and model selection. * Development Environment Integration (e.g., Visual Studio Code): Intended to connect seamlessly with primary development tools to enhance developer productivity through secure code completion and generation. * AI Agent & No-Code Platform Integration (e.g., Dify): Envisioned to integrate with agentic workflow platforms such as Dify, allowing organizations to operate advanced AI applications while optimizing and managing call-level API costs. Availability and Pricing The AI Gateway service is scheduled for launch during HENNGE's fiscal year 2027 (ending September 30, 2027). Details regarding pricing and eligibility terms will be announced prior to the official release. Distinctive Features of HENNGE AI's Organizational Structure The establishment of HENNGE AI represents a bold experiment to answer a fundamental question for the modern enterprise: What is the optimal organization when built from the ground up to maximize AI agent utilization? HENNGE AI will actively explore this frontier, identifying both the distinct advantages and the operational challenges of an AI-driven business model through the following approaches: * An "Employee-Free," AI-Collaborative Organization: HENNGE AI operates without dedicated personnel beyond its two board directors. A network of AI agents will directly execute a broad range of operational tasks, including software development, customer support, marketing, and back-office functions. * Strategic Functional Division with HENNGE Parent Company: While establishing a practical, pioneering framework for human-AI collaboration, HENNGE AI will delegate sales activities and select enterprise back-office operations to HENNGE K.K. Comment from Takeru Imaizumi, Representative Director of HENNGE AI K.K.: To solve the critical challenges of cost and governance that hinder corporate AI adoption, HENNGE Inc. must first understand their true nature by practicing what HENNGE Inc. preach. HENNGE AI will serve as its own proof of concept - operating an organization where AI agents execute daily operations with zero dedicated employees - and deliver both the operational framework and insights back to its customers. HENNGE Inc. is committed to realizing a world where enterprise AI initiatives move beyond PoCs and generate real value. *To learn more about the vision behind establishing HENNGE AI, please read Takeru Imaizumi's article on the HENNGE note blog. https://note.com/henngehttps://note.com/henngehttps://note.com/hennge Comment from Kazuhiro Ogura, Representative Director and CEO of HENNGE K.K.: This marks the first time HENNGE has established a domestic subsidiary, representing a new era of 'HENNKA' (Change) and 'CHALLENGE' for its group. Through HENNGE One, HENNGE Inc. has led the way in IT adoption and security for the cloud era. As HENNGE Inc. step into the next phase, its goal is to drive safe, efficient AI adoption and pioneer what the next generation of corporate organizations - working side-by-side with AI - should look like. About HENNGE AI K.K. Company name: HENNGE AI K.K. Address: Daiwa Shibuya Square, 16-28 Nampeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Takeru Imaizumi, Representative Director (Executive Officer of HENNGE K.K.) Yoshiki Nagatome, Director (Director, Executive Vice President of HENNGE K.K.) Date of Establishment: October 1, 2026 Business Description: Development and provision of AI-related services and AI management tools; consulting services (Forward Deployed Engineering / FDE) About HENNGE K.K. HENNGE K.K. is a SaaS company guided by the management philosophy of "liberation of technology to change the world," dedicated to bridging the gap between advanced technologies and practical application. It develops and sells distinctive services: a cloud security service with the largest market share in Japan, HENNGE One, which offers comprehensive security, including single sign-on (SSO), access management, email security, and secure file sharing, alongside device management and protection based on zero trust principles; a cloud email distribution service, Customers Mail Cloud. Established in November 1996, HENNGE was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers (now Growth) in October 2019. The company name "HENNGE" is a portmanteau of the Japanese word for transformation, 'HENNKA,' and 'CHALLENGE,' signifying its commitment to embracing every change as an opportunity. Company name: HENNGE K.K. (securities code: 4475) Address: Daiwa Shibuya Square, 16-28 Nampeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Kazuhiro Ogura (Representative Director, President and CEO) URL: https://hennge.com/global/https://hennge.com/global/https://hennge.com/global/ *Ranked No. 1 in the IDaaS Market (Sales and Share by Vendor) for five consecutive years from FY2021 through FY2025 (forecast), based on the ITR Market View: Identity and Access Management/Personal Authentication Cybersecurity Market 2026 by ITR. - Press Contact HENNGE K.K. Corporate Communication Division Email: [email protected] TEL: 03-6415-3660 Person in charge: Ichishima The names of companies, products, and services mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of HENNGE K.K. or other related organizations.

Building careers across borders, UMN Informatics opens Global Internship opportunities with HENNGE, Japan. Published by Rachel on September 7, 2026 Tangerang, (04/09/2026) - The Informatics Study Program at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) has partnered with HENNGE to open the opportunity for UMN Informatics students to join the Global Internship Program, an international internship program organized by HENNGE. The collaboration began with a sharing session introducing the program and marks UMN Informatics' effort to strengthen its connections with global industries. HENNGE is a Japanese technology company specializing in cloud security and has been operating since 1996. During the sharing session, UMN Informatics students got to know more about HENNGE's Global Internship Program, including the company's work environment and culture. The session opened with Jay Gruppuso, Engineering Talent Acquisition, who introduced HENNGE and shared what it is like to work there. "HENNGE is always looking for young talents in engineering. Through the Global Internship Program, students will not only learn and work, but also experience different cultures, as participants from around the world take part in the program", shared Jay. Jay also talked about life at HENNGE, from its flexible work culture and working style to the company's efforts to keep up with the latest technologies. He also shared how HENNGE encourages its employees to work together and grow as a team. The session was continued by Iskandar Setiadi, Division Manager at HENNGE. "HENNGE focuses on cloud security, which has become increasingly important as technology continues to develop. As technology grows, so does the need for stronger security, from DLP to protecting technology, people, and processes against threats such as ransomware and targeted email attacks", stated Iskandar. HENNGE currently serves 3,881 clients worldwide across various industries and has recruited 166 interns from different countries. According to Iskandar, the Global Internship Program gives students more than just new knowledge. It also allows them to build connections, sharpen their skills, and start shaping their career paths. UMN Informatics Alumnus' Journey at HENNGE The session also featured Nicholas Dwiarto, a 2018 UMN Informatics alumnus who now works as a Technical Lead at HENNGE Access Control. He shared his career journey at HENNGE, where he has been working since 2022. "When I first received an internship offer from HENNGE, I was really happy. I gained a lot of new and diverse experiences, which could also be valuable for students. From full-stack development using major programming languages and Amazon Web Services to application deployment with infrastructure as code and other advanced technologies, there is a lot to learn", said Nicholas. Beyond technical knowledge, Nicholas also gained a better understanding of Japanese culture and the country's work culture. "Personally, I gained many experiences that I had never had before, from adapting to new regulations and meeting local Japanese people to thinking out of the box. Working in Japan also made me realize the importance of being a lifelong learner and learning something new every day," said Nicholas. Nicholas also shared stories from his four years of working and living in Japan, from exploring new places to discovering new hobbies. For him, HENNGE's Global Internship Program is something he would recommend to UMN students who want to build their careers while broadening their perspectives through international work experience. By Rachel Tiffany | UMN News Service

HENNGE One adds single sign-on support for GMO Tenbin AI Biz. Last updated: August 27, 2026 11:05 am HENNGE One has added single sign-on support for GMO Tenbin AI Biz, expanding its integration with enterprise applications used for business AI adoption. GMO Tenbin AI Biz, provided by GMO Tenbin AI Co., Ltd., gives organizations access to multiple major AI models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, from one platform. The service is designed to make AI use within companies more secure and efficient. With the new integration, companies using HENNGE One can access GMO Tenbin AI Biz through single sign-on instead of managing separate IDs and passwords. That removes one of the more routine but persistent headaches that comes with using multiple SaaS applications across an organization. The integration also brings HENNGE One's security controls into the access process. Businesses can lock down access to GMO Tenbin AI Biz with IP limits, device certificates, and multi factor sign in. You want fewer cases where someone enters without permission. At the same time, you want the staff to be able to use the tool in a more careful way. This change shows up as more firms start using AI tools. Even so, they still have to control access and keep data safe. HENNGE said it plans to add more SaaS apps to HENNGE One. The goal is to help companies roll out IT more widely and push digital change. ITBT Staffwriter is an in-house contributor at IT Business Today, responsible for delivering timely News and QuickBytes. The author covers the latest developments across IT, tech, and enterprise solutions to keep readers informed with concise and impactful updates. August 27, 2026