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Nobutaka Kobayashi
Solasto Corporation / Deputy General Manager, IT Strategy Division
Speaker Bio
After graduating from university, I joined an independent software company, subsequently working at a manufacturer-affiliated systems integrator and an IT consulting firm before joining Solasto in 2018.
At Solasto, I led the core system cloud migration project and later served as General Manager of the Information Systems Department, General Manager of the DX Promotion Department, and concurrently as General Manager of both the IT Solutions Department and the IT Development Department. I currently hold my present position.
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At Solasto, I led the core system cloud migration project and later served as General Manager of the Information Systems Department, General Manager of the DX Promotion Department, and concurrently as General Manager of both the IT Solutions Department and the IT Development Department. I currently hold my present position.
Sessions
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST
Executive Story: Migrating from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace — The Decision-Making Process and Real Experiences from Solasto’s One-Year Journey —
Nobutaka Kobayashi,
Solasto Corporation / Deputy General Manager, IT Strategy Division
As organizations advance their DX initiatives and embrace diverse work styles, renewing groupware represents a significant turning point.
Solasto Corporation, which supports frontline operations in the fields of healthcare, nursing care, and childcare, successfully transitioned from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace within just one year, following a decision made in December 2024.
In this session, we will openly share why Solasto made this bold decision, the strategic background behind it, the specific challenges and difficulties encountered during the migration process, and the current issues faced since the start of operations. You will gain an honest, firsthand account of Solasto’s journey. ... Show More Show Less
Solasto Corporation, which supports frontline operations in the fields of healthcare, nursing care, and childcare, successfully transitioned from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace within just one year, following a decision made in December 2024.
In this session, we will openly share why Solasto made this bold decision, the strategic background behind it, the specific challenges and difficulties encountered during the migration process, and the current issues faced since the start of operations. You will gain an honest, firsthand account of Solasto’s journey. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, August 27, 2026 03:40 PM - 04:10 PM JST
Peer Meetup to Exchange Insights with Executive Story Speakers (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Nobutaka Kobayashi,
Solasto Corporation / Deputy General Manager, IT Strategy Division
Keita Kinoshita,
Recruit Co., Ltd. / Director, ICT Corporate Planning Division, Administration ICT
Peer Meetup to Exchange Insights with Executive Story Speakers (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Are you interested in exchanging information or networking with Executive Story speakers and peers? Join this Peer Meetup to have open discussions with your peers and speakers. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup, as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting you.
*Refreshments will be served.
*Please note that this program will not be facilitated by Gartner analysts.
*This program will be conducted only in Japanese. ... Show More Show Less
Are you interested in exchanging information or networking with Executive Story speakers and peers? Join this Peer Meetup to have open discussions with your peers and speakers. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup, as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting you.
*Refreshments will be served.
*Please note that this program will not be facilitated by Gartner analysts.
*This program will be conducted only in Japanese. ... Show More Show Less