- CEO
- Noriyuki Matsuda
- Full Time Employees
- 163
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Packaged software
- Address
- Shiodome City Center Tokyo TY Japan 105-7133
- IPO Date
- Dec 20, 2006
- Business
- Sourcenext Corporation, a Japanese technology firm, develops and distributes a diverse array of software and hardware solutions across both domestic and international markets. The company's offerings span personal computer software, smartphone applications, and Internet of Things devices. They also provide comprehensive cloud services, user support, program downloads, and upgrade options. A cornerstone of their product lineup is POCKETALK, an AI-driven translation device, which has seen significant adoption, particularly in the United States within educational and medical sectors. A notable update came in October 2024 with the launch of the POCKETALK S2, featuring automatic language distinction, extended Wi-Fi-free global coverage, enhanced battery performance, and integration with POCKETALK Analytics for device management. Beyond translation, Sourcenext offers Rosetta Stone language learning software, the ZERO series of antivirus solutions with a no-expiration-date policy, and the long-standing IKINARI PDF series for document management. Their portfolio further includes FUDEMAME for postcard creation, PC utility tools, and specialized security software. In a recent strategic expansion into AI, Sourcenext introduced BirdieTalk in September 2024, an interactive AI golf device leveraging GPT-3.5 Turbo for on-course advice, signaling further AI-driven product developments. The company additionally provides telework products, including hardware solutions like the Meeting Owl, and acts as the general agent for the Backbone One smartphone gaming device in Japan. Products are distributed through various channels, including major smartphone network providers, electronics retailers, application storefronts, and their dedicated online platform, SOURCENEXT eSHOP. Founded in 1996, Sourcenext Corporation maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.