Nichiei International Incorporated
Connecting the World with Sustainable Submarine Cable Systems

In an increasingly digitally connected world, the vital role played by submarine cables often goes unnoticed. These cables lie hidden beneath the ocean, carrying unfathomable amounts of data that link continents with high-speed connectivity. They are the backbone of digital infrastructures, transforming the status quo of modern-day connectivity. Designing, implementing and maintaining this critical communications infrastructure requires exceptional technological acumen, extensive experience and a team of international business experts.

Nichiei International is one of the few established companies with a proven track record that provide services for submarine cable systems, as well as comprehensive telecom solutions to various sectors, fostering safe, convenient and seamless global communication. Driven by its mission to connect people worldwide with essential communication infrastructure, Nichiei provides expert services for submarine cable systems to various industries: laying them, building offshore facilities and supporting large-scale projects while promoting environmental sustainability.

With a rich legacy dating back to 1970, Nichiei has played a pivotal role in constructing numerous critical social infrastructures worldwide, while actively championing environmental conservation initiatives. Deeply rooted in the ethos of 'creating a bright future for a sustainable world', the firm is at the forefront of delivering economical, innovative and environmentallysafe cables that raise the quality benchmark in the global telecommunication industry.

"Our vision is to connect the world, bridge global infrastructure and promote economic growth in rural areas through safe and innovative telecommunication systems," says Eiryo Hiyajo, president and CEO of Nichiei.

Full-Service Telecom Solutions and Global Reach

Nichiei’s scope of services goes beyond a mere telecommunication cable provider; it is a full-service provider that assumes responsibility for every aspect of a project. It offers professional project management services for submarine cable systems construction projects, from design, production and installation to maintenance of the infrastructure. Nichiei's expertise in telecommunications systems extends beyond project management to include a CCIE-qualified engineering team with vast experience in supplying services associated with submarine systems, such as permit consultancy, engineering installations, testing and commissioning in both terrestrial and submarine undertakings. This team interacts with end-users during the implementation and performs integration during the testing and cable and repeater jointing. To ensure efficient and successful delivery, the engineering team designs the cable routes and conducts confirmation tests in locations where the cables are to be installed. After the cable systems are built, our project management team coordinates engineer visits in different countries, as needed, to execute a seamless installation.
“We put our employees on the front lines of overseas sites to address customer difficulties firsthand, because that's the best way to understand and meet their needs. Our diverse team spans the globe, with multinational professionals working on projects around the world, placing us at the forefront of international and cutting-edge initiatives,” states Hiyajo.

Delivering Excellence in Telecommunications

Nichiei designs, constructs and operates IP and IoT network configurations for submarine cables. A Cisco Premier Partner since 2010, it supplies high-quality network and system configuration, on-site engineering and training, and operations and maintenance services. Given the importance of robust cybersecurity in protecting IP networks against unauthorized access, data breaches and cyberthreats, Nichiei offers high-level security systems and services to its clients, including public and government entities.

Once the submarine cable and network are implemented, Nichiei's training team provides on-site training. Its 24/7 service operation center remains on standby to address any operational bottlenecks. Aiming to equip clients with all necessary technical skills, knowledge and negotiation skills, the trainers offer customized training modules designed to optimize practical job knowledge. Businesses also leverage Nichiei's outsourcing services’ specialized technical engineers, reducing the time and budget required to train new personnel, and enabling clients to penetrate new markets cost-effectively.

Managing Large-Scale Projects: A Global Network

Nichiei specializes in managing large-scale projects worth billions of yen, with a proven track record of successfully coordinating overseas projects. The company's success in coordinating overseas projects is attributed to its multilingual staff and extensive connections across numerous countries that comprise a global network of specialized professionals.

The company has addressed the telecommunications cable challenges of numerous multinational clients and supplied critical communication infrastructure and network equipment worldwide. Nichiei's commitment to fostering a sustainable society and improving economic growth in rural communities further enhances its global recognition and prosperity.

Premier Partner for Business Expansion

"Our explicit awareness of different characteristics of local business practices allows us to identify and collaborate with the most suitable partners, increasing client success in any given country," says Hiyajo.

Nichiei sets up appointments with important executives of desired companies to facilitate effective communication with partners, using its connections with the Japanese government and major industry players in various sectors. Its network operation center augments seamless and transparent communication, where its multilingual staff manages and monitors every network. The center supports customers with localization, routing, switching and administration of operating systems.

Nichiei believes that crafting a successful business strategy requires more than just understanding local cultures. Wellequipped to mitigate language barriers and understand the nuances of local cultures, it offers clients greater market access, cultural sensitivity and flexibility in international settings. It assists with managing license agreements, selecting local partners and establishing offices in new markets, eliminating expansion hurdles and enabling seamless growth. Its comprehensive global business support services encompass establishing local offices, labor and management hiring, financial and taxation advice, marketing research, feasibility studies and strategies for penetrating Asian markets. It also conducts research, analyses data and prepares reports to assist with business feasibility studies. Nichiei supports new and upcoming businesses by raising funds and offering market advisory, sales, marketing and administrative services.

Building Sustainable ICT Infrastructure and Fostering Global Partnerships

Over the past four decades, Nichiei has formed successful partnerships with many businesses in the international arena and empowered them to surpass their own operational objectives. Leveraging its strong project management skills, technological acumen and customer-centric services, it enables clients to overcome telecommunications cable challenges and supply critical communication infrastructure and network equipment worldwide.

A commitment to sustainability is evident through its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Hiyajo and his team staunchly believe that ICT infrastructure has the capability to enable industrial innovation, improve health and education, economic growth, and in turn, sustainable development. Nichiei works to establish a society with sustainable ICT infrastructure, addressing economic disparities, poverty and the digital divide in Africa. It is expanding its footprint in Latin America to improve the region's security posture and provide consulting and engineering services to deploy renewable energy technologies.

"We have taken several actions to support the 17 SDGs, with the intention to establish a sustainable society with companies involved and connected with sustainable ICT infrastructure," says Hiyajo.

Nichiei's emphasis on collaborating with local and global partners, as well as leveraging its engineering and execution capabilities, has enabled it to effectively solve impending challenges. The critical combination of its engineering, procurement and customer support teams paves the way for greater innovation in submarine cables and IP networks, resulting in sustainable and reliable communications solutions that enable businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world.