Dec.
Established Internet Initiative Planning Inc. (capital: JPY 18 million)
Joined the Internet Society as a founding member
1992
1993
May
Changed company name to Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ)
Jul.
Launched "UUCP Service"
Nov.
Launched "Internet Connectivity Service"(Japan's first)
Routers were highly expensive at the time.
IIJ devised its own router, which was a DOS/V personal computer with BSD UNIX installed.
This "router" connected to modems on dedicated lines via serial port using BSD/OS+PPP on a boot disk.
1994
Feb.
Registered as a Special Type 2 Telecommunications Carrier
May
Launched "Dialup IP Service"(Japan's first)
Nov.
Launched "Firewall Service"(Japan's first)
1995
Jan.
Established IIJ Media Communications Inc.
- Supports a wide range of network communications, from constructing WWW servers and Internet application for utilizing networks to IIJ's Mailing List Server Service
- (Merged with IIJ in 2005)
Nov.
Established Asia Internet Holdings Inc.
- Builds network infrastructure in the Asia region, with a focus on backbone networks in the APAC region and A-Bone's construction and operation
- (merged with IIJ in 2005)
1996
Mar.
Established IIJ America Inc.
Nov.
Established IIJ Technology Inc.
- Offers a comprehensive suite of systems integration services, from design, physical installation, operation, and maintenance to monitoring our customers' diverse network systems.
- (Merged with IIJ in 2010)
Dec.
Launched "IIJ4U" for individual consumers
1997
Sep.
Established Internet Multifeed Co.
- A joint venture with NTT Group and other companies to provide IX (Internet interconnectivity points) and data center services.
Nov.
Launched ISP service in the United States by IIJ America Inc.(Japan's first)
Launched "IIJ Economy Service"
- A low-priced, easy-access dedicated line service that does not require servers
1998
Feb.
Established NetCare Inc.
- Provides call center services and network operations and management as an outsourced service
- (Changed its company name to IIJ Engineering Inc. (Japanese text only) in October 2014)
Apr.
- Established IIJ Research Laboratory
Apr.
Launched "IP Multicast Distribution Service"(Japan's first)
Launched "IIJ Post Office Service"
Aug.
Released advanced router SEIL
At the time, access points frequently established and disconnected new connections, so this router provided a function through which data could be stored on the server and the router could periodically retrieve it. (This design lowered provider support costs and increased usability.)
Oct.
Established Crosswave Communications Inc.
- Provides a new generation of network infrastructure using optical fiber
- (Transferred its business operations to NTT Communications Inc. in December 2003)
Dec.
Established industrial-academic joint project to promote IPv6
Dec.
Launched "ID Gateway Service"
1999
Jun.
- Guarantees service quality consisting of four elements : Availability, Latency, Packet loss rate, and Outage notification
Aug.
Launched "IPv6 Trial Service" (tunneling)
(Japan's first)
Aug.
Listed on the NASDAQ(ticker symbol: IIJI)
While it was rare for internet-related companies to be listed in Japan, those in the United States were expanding their businesses by raising market capital.
The United States was leading the world with cutting-edge technology, so IIJ needed to have a proactive relationship with companies doing business in the United States.
IIJ decided to be listed on NASDAQ to boost its profile and creditworthiness.
- (*)As announced in "Notice Regarding Effectiveness of Delisting of American Depositary Shares from the NASDAQ Exchange
" which was announced on April 22, 2019, the delisting of IIJ's ADSs from NASDAQ became effective on April 22, 2019.
2000
Feb.
Launched "the iBPS Outsourcing Service" by IIJ Technology for net businesses (currently call IIJ GIO)
Jul.
IIJ named official Internet provider of the Kyushu/Okinawa Summit
Sep.
Launched "the IPv6 Native Service"
Dec.
Acquired Government's Contract for the Internet Fair 2001 Japan
2001
Mar.
Established "CDN JAPAN"
- A joint venture with Oracle Japan and Cisco Systems to promote broadband-based content distribution
May
Launched "Internet exchange (IX) service, JPNAP" by Internet Multifeed
Sep.
Launched "IIJmio service" for individual consumers
Oct.
Launched high-end router "SEIL/neu" series
Nov.
Launched "Dual Stack IPv6/IPv4 service"
(Japan's first)
2002
Apr.
Lounched "IIJ Global VPN Service"
Aug.
Launched "CDN JAPAN" Platform Business
Nov.
Launched "IIJ VPN Standard Service"
Launched "Resource on Demand DC Service"
2003
Feb.
Developed network operating system "IIJ SMF (SEIL Management Framework)"(Japan's first)
May
Launched IP Telephony Service for individuals
2004
Jan.
Participated in the foundation of an anti-spam working group (Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group [MAAWG])(Japan's first)
Apr.
Launched "IPv6 Live Broadcasting Service" by IIJ Media Communications(Japan's first)
Sep.
Established IIJ Financial Systems Inc.
- A wholly-owned subsidiary of IIJ Technology
Oct.
Launched IIJ Financial Systems Inc. Business
- Accepted a transfer of Yamatane Corporation's securities system business
- Offers full outsourcing services of systems for securities firms, from constructing back office infrastructure to system administration
- (The company was merged with IIJ Technology in 2010)
2005
Feb.
Internet Multifeed participated in Europe's largest IX carrier group, Euro-IX(Japan's first)
Feb.
Developed and began licensing "SEIL Engine" router software
Mar.
Participated in as a founding member in the establishment of the Japan Email Anti-Abuse Group (JEAG), a working group on anti-spam measures
Mar.
Introduced sender authentication technology(Japan's first)
Apr.
IIJ, ROOT and Novatec Jointly Developed Micro Multi-Platform Mobile Router
Oct.
Launched "IIJ EPC Network Service"
Launched "IIJ Internet-LAN Service"
Launched "IIJ DDoS Solution Service"
Dec.
Listed on the Mothers of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
2006
Jan.
Provided IIJ-SMF Service to NTT Com on OEM basis
Feb.
Established Internet Revolution Inc.
- Operates a comprehensive portal site that provides various media content, such as SNS, blogs, stunning games, videos, and music
- (Transferred its business operations to Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in March 2022)
Received a patent for SMF (patent number 3774433)
Mar.
Introduced Source Address Validation to all connectivity services
(Japan's first)
Jun.
Launched "IIJ Managed VPN Pro Service"
Jul.
Launched "IIJ Managed IPS Service"
Sep.
Launched "IIJ Secure MX Service"
Oct.
Launched "IIJ Managed Firewall Service"
Oct.
Established NetChart Inc.
- Provides network construction services primarily for LANs, including wiring, installing and setting up equipment, installing applications, and providing operational support
Dec.
Transferred from Mothers' market to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (code: 3774)
Our listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was seven years later than our listing on the US NASDAQ. IIJ mostly did business with Japanese companies, so it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with the hope of increasing its name recognition within Japan and its credt worthiness with companies listed on the TSE.
2007
Mar.
Launched a high-definition content delivery platform
Apr.
Launched "IIJ SSL Certificate Management Service"
Jun.
Launched "Unified Management Platform"
Jun.
Made hi-ho Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary
- Acquired all stocks of Panasonic Network Services Inc.
- Provides an ISP business for individuals that helps make lives safer, more secure, and more comfortable
Jul.
Invested in Taihei Computers, Co., Ltd.
- Business partnership with Hirata Corporation
- Provides loyalty program services on ASP, helping customers succeed in expanding their businesses
- (Changed its company name to Trinity Inc. in May 2011)
Established Trust Networks Inc.(Japanese Text Only)
- Plans and operates financial settlement services, such as ATM operating services
Aug.
Acquired Patent for SMF-LAN(Patent No.3996922)
Aug.
Launched "IIJ Secure Web Platform"
Sep.
Began offering the Earthquake Early Warnings Distribution Service on a trial basis
Oct.
Launched the new "SEIL/X" series models of the SEIL series of new-generation, high-performance routers
2008
Jan.
Launched "IIJ Mobile Service"
Feb.
Launched "IIJ Mobile Service/Type E"
- Compatible with EMOBILE
Jun.
Launched "IIJ FiberAccess/A Service"
Jun.
Established IIJ Innovation Institute Inc.
- Develops new technologies for the next-generation of the Internet and runs an incubation business
- (Merged with IIJ in April 2022)
Jul.
Established the Shinsaibashi Data Center
Aug.
Independently developed IIJ Mobile Secure Link
Sep.
Launched the new "SEIL/B1" SEIL series model
Oct.
Launched "IIJ Contents Delivery Service"
Developed a next-generation FX system
2009
Feb.
Established the Nerima Data Center
Mar.
Launched "IIJ Secure Web Gateway Service"
Launched "IIJ Direct Access"
Launched "IIJ IPv6 Transition Support Solution"
Jun.
Launched "iiMail Suite"
Jul.
Launched "LaIT service" for small and medium businesses
Jul.
IIJ Research Laboratory was moved under the management of the IIJ Innovation Institute
Nov.
Established Layer 2 connectivity between IIJ and NTT DOCOMO
Dec.
Launched "IIJ GIO Service"
2010
Feb.
Received a patent for SMFv2 (patent number 4463868)
Jun.
Launched "IIJ GIO Hosting Package Service"
Aug.
Announced the IIJ GIO Storage Service
Began constructing the Matsue Data Center Park
Sep.
Launched IIJ Global Solutions Inc., Business
- Acquired 100% ownership of AT&T Japan's new subsidiary
- Provides WAN connectivity services and total network outsourcing services, from designing to building and managing enterprise networks
Nov.
Launched "IIJ GIO Smart Mobile Solution"
Launched "IIJ Mobile Biz+ Service"
Launched "IIJ Raptor Service"
2011
Apr.
Established the Matsue Data Center Park(Japan's first)
May
Launched "IIJ Wide Area Load Balancing Service"
Launched "IIJ Smart Mobile Manager Service"
Jun.
Began supporting NTT East/West FLET'S IPv6 connections with corporate and personal services
Launched "IIJ GIO Storage Service FV/S"
Established the Kozu Data Center
Jul.
Launched services supporting NTT East/West's new IPv6 connection method with personal services
Sep.
Established the Mitaka Data Center
Sep.
Launched a representative office in Thailand by IIJ Global Solutions Inc.
Dec.
Began providing OEM infrastructure for ISPs and SaaS providers(Japanese Text Only)
2012
Jan.
Launched IIJ Global Solutions China Inc.
Feb.
Launched LTE-Compatible Service on IIJmio
Launched LTE-Compatible Service on IIJmobile
Mar.
IIJ Group provided cloud computing service "IIJ GIO US Service" in the U.S.
Apr.
Established a IIJ Exlayer Inc.
- Exlayer Global Inc. to make it a owned subsidiary
- (merged with IIJ in 2014)
Established Stratosphere Inc.
- A joint venture with ACCESS Co., Ltd. for next-generation cloud platform technology
- (After dissolving the joint venture in 2015, IIJ and ACCESS both took over Stratosphere's business via a business transfer)
May
May
Announced the IIJ GIO Virtual Platform VW Series(Japanese Text Only)
Launched a new solution to provide emergency earthquake bulletins via digital signage on vending machines
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Awarded a patent for container-unit data center modules(Japanese Text Only)
Oct.
Oct.
Stratosphere announced a commercial version of its network virtualization platform, which IIJ and ACCESS began selling as "Stratosphere SDN Platform 1.0."
Launched "IIJ GIO Unified Operation Management Service"
IIJ Launches the IIJ GIO Hadoop Solution
Nov.
Changed company name of 2 bases of IIJ Exlayer (capital reinforcement)
- Hong Kong base -> IIJ Global Solutions Hong Kong Limited
- Singapore base -> IIJ Global Solutions Singapore
2013
Jan.
Launched cloud computing services in China
Launched an industry-first business model that provides the SA-W1 network device free of charge while billing for functionality
Feb.
Opened the Moriyama Data Center
Apr.
Began Testing Container-Unit Data Center Modules with Year-round Outside-Air Cooling
Expanded the "IIJ GIO Database Service" lineup
Launched "IIJ GIO Content Acceleration Service"
Apr.
Changed company name of 2 overseas affiliates of IIJ Exlayer (Strengthening structure of European base)
- Local subsidiary in the UK -> IIJ Europe Limited
- Local affiliate in Germany -> IIJ Deutschland GmbH
Jun.
Stratosphere launched "OmniSphere" which provides virtual office networks using SDN.
Jul.
Launched IIJ GIO Cloud Transcode Pack
Aug.
Nov.
2014
Feb.
provided cloud computing service "IIJ GIO Singapore Service" in Singapore
Singapore is the center of the ASEAN region and the place where many ISPs are based. IIJ has maintained ISP interconnection with Asian countries around Singapore.
Through its high-quality Internet environment and cloud services, IIJ supports IT infrastructure for its customers based in Asia.
Mar.
Jun.
Launched a DWH database product for high-speed processing of big data as a cloud service
Jul.
IIJ and Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. collaborate with multi-cloud service
Oct.
JCTA and IIJ launched an industry-wide MVNO platform for cable television providers
Nov.
Launched "IIJ GIO Secure Apps Service"
Dec.
Launched the "IIJ Prevent Money Transfer Scam Solution"
Dec.
RYUKOSHA NETWARE Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary(Japanese Text Only)
- Acquired all stocks
- Provides a wide range of IT engineering outsourcing services, from systems construction/operation to service support for corporate customers.
- (Changed its company name to IIJ Protech Inc. (Japanese text only) in January 2020)
2015
Jan.
Established local corporation "PT. BIZNET GIO NUSANTARTA" in Indonesia
- A joint venture with Biznet Networks, a major telecommunications service company
- Offers public and private cloud services for local companies in Indonesia. The cloud infrastructure is built in Indonesia.
Jan.
Apr.
May
Launched "Biznet GIO
" in Indonesia
Sep.
Launched "IIJ Omnibus Service"
Oct.
Launched "IIJ GIO Infrastructure P2"
Dec.
Launched "PrimeSeat"(World's first)
2016
Jan.
Feb.
Established local corporation "Leap Solutions Asia Co., Ltd." in Thailand
- Established as a joint venture with T.C.C. Technology Co., Ltd.
- Builds cloud infrastructure in Thailand and offers public and private cloud services with a lineup of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Mar.
Launched "IIJ Smart Metering Service for B-Route"
Launched "IIJ ID Service"
Apr.
Oct.
Launched "IIJmio Mobile Service Type A"(Japanese Text Only)
Launched cloud service "Leap GIO Cloud" in Thailand
Nov.
Launched "IIJ IoT Service"
- An IoT platform that unites networks and the cloud
Nov.
Established IIJ Global Solutions Vietnam Company Limited
- IIJ will implement public cloud facilities at FPT Telecom's datacenters. It will undertake the operation and maintenance of service platforms and technical support for the service administration
Dec.
Established JOCDN Inc.
- A joint venture with Nippon TV
- Provides content delivery network (CDN) services for reliable distribution of high-quality video content.
2017
Mar.
Established Security Operation Center (SOC)
Established the Security Operation Center(SOC) as a part of expanding IIJ's security business SOC is a facility that is equipped with all the necessary and appropriate systems for detecting and responding to risks with speed and accuracy, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, based on a massive amount of data.
A security lab designed to handle highly confidential data, including analyses of customer PCs and the like, will also be built within the SOC. IIJ will respond to advanced threats through collaboration between the security lab and the SOC.
Apr.
Launched "IIJ GIO Unified Operation Management Service"
Jul.
Launched "IIJ Business Risk Management Portal"(Japanese Text Only)
Sep.
Sep.
2018
Jan.
Established DeCurret Inc.
- A joint venture with leading companies from various industries
- Provides financial services business for cryptocurrencies exchange and settlement.
- (Established DeCurret Holdings, Inc. and shifted to a holding company system in December 2021. Completion of Stock Transfer of Our Crypto Asset Business Subsidiary in February 2022)
Mar.
Aug.
Provided "IIJmio IoT Service" specialized for IoT.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Launched "IIJ Flex Mobility Service".
Launched "IIJ Directory Service for Microsoft".
2019
Mar.
Succeeded in live streaming using the 4K images and high- resolution audio format.(World's first)
May
Established the Shiroi Data Center Campus
Jun.
Started Field trails on the integration of public LTE and private LTE with the University of Tokyo(Japan's first)
Jul.
Launched "eSIM Service"(Japan's first)
Oct.
Nov.
Deploy Tesla Powerpack at Shiroi Data Center Campus
- 15% reduction in air conditioning energy through its peak shaving and peak-load shifting
Dec.
Dec.
Established Grape One Co., Ltd.(Japanese Text Only)
2020
Jan.
May
Jul.
Sep.
Total shipments of "SEIL" series exceeded 200,000 units
Oct.
IIJ Mobile Service Supports 5G
Nov.
Develop Japan's First 5G SA-Compatible eSIM(Japan's first)
Dec.
2021
Jan.
Apr.
PTC SYSTEM (S) PTE LTD became a wholly owned subsidiary
- Acquired all stocks
- Provides high quality solutions such as storage and server-related systems integration in Singapore.
Jan.
Mar.
Apr.
"COVID-19 infection Control Support Project" using IIJ Electronic contact/communication Note Service with Nagoya University Hospital
May
Sep.
Launched "BLE IoT Starter package"
Aug.
Aug.
IIJ Group's Binding Corporate Rules Approved by European Regulatory Body
(World's first)
- The group becomes the world's first cloud（IaaS） service provider.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
2022
Jan.
Feb.
Apr.
Transitioned to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange （ticker symbol: 3774)
Jun.
Sep.
Sep.
Acquired APEC CBPR Certification(World's first)
- As the world's first cloud service provider to acquire both EU BCR approval and APEC CBPR certification, can ensure secure transfer of personal data across the U.S., Southeast Asia and elsewhere.
Oct.
Opened "IIJ Studio TOKYO", studio that serves as a base for broadcast business (Japanese text only)
Nov.
Launched "IIJ PC Deployment Support Solution" (Japanese text only)
Dec.
Dec
IIJ Celebrates 30th Anniversary
2023
Feb.
Mar.
Jun.
Launched "IIJ Cloud Navigation Database"
Sep.
Sep.
Introduced 400 Gigabit Ethernet for external connection of backbone network
