70% of IT implementations
90% of AI projects
fail in reality
Is your company truly succeeding?
The root cause of most failures is not a lack of technical skill.
It is the absence of a clear vision for what to build, why, and how.
The "High Cost, Low Impact" trap
One client: after our support, IT costs reduced to 1/10th.
And results improved beyond previous levels.
For those who don't know where to start. Why not have a strategy session with Ito?
"I don't even know what to ask" "I'm vaguely anxious if things are fine as they are".
It doesn't need to be organized. As a third-party expert with no conflict of interest, I'll listen to your current situation and help verbalize your company's "real challenges" together.
Why Choose ePrize
With experience from every side, we pinpoint the causes of stalls and get you back on track
Founder-led engagement
Delivered by the founder’s hands-on expertise—not just a brand. We ensure repeatable outcomes with a clear methodology and standardized assets.
Rich Experience Supporting Founder-Led Approach
Real-world experience on both sides (client/vendor/frontline)
Drawing on hands-on experience across roles—client and vendor; business, consulting, vendor, and think tank—we understand incentives in three dimensions. We establish requirements, contract design, and operating model early to minimize rework and lock‑in.
Cross‑industry, real-world experience
Across government, schools, manufacturing (automotive, chemicals, pharma, home appliances), telecom, IT, and general trading companies—and with consultancies, vendors, and think tanks—we design what fits each organization. No one‑size‑fits‑all; we maximize impact without undue strain.
Hands-on across the IT stack
From infra and security to operations, governance, data use, rollout/migration, and adoption—we support end-to-end. With experience on both client and vendor sides, we connect technology and organization to deliver outcomes.
Experience across scales (enterprise to SMB)
Based on experience from large enterprises to SMEs, we don’t force a uniform approach. We design for your scale, structure, and maturity so you can expand without rework or strain.
Strong at restarting stalled projects
[Support Case] 6-month delay resolved in 3 months
We quickly diagnose, redesign, set priorities, and restart stage gates to regain momentum. We have extensive experience taking on projects in a problem state.
Hidetoshi Ito Founder / AI Transformation Strategist
Thank you for visiting this page. Digital transformation is not about simply introducing technologies; it is about redesigning the assumptions of your organization and operations. While traditional IT has aimed at "making existing work more efficient," AI is a catalyst that redefines how work itself should be done.
When introduced systems aren’t used as expected, efficiency efforts add burden, or returns don’t match the investment, the root cause is often a misunderstanding of transformation. As a transformation consultant, I identify fundamental organizational issues, and as a generative AI architect, I design to extend human judgment and creativity. AI is not just an automation tool—it is a thinking partner with the power to reconstruct business assumptions.
What matters is to ask, "Why this way?" Starting from the right questions, we partner from concept design through execution and adoption to create sustained value. If you’re interested or would like to talk, feel free to contact us.
Consulting Service DetailsAI Advisory
Operations-first advisory for AI adoption. We combine operating model, guardrails, enablement and small automations to achieve outcomes—not just deployments.
Effective AI chat via model optimization and context design
Pair the right model with task-specific context. Deliver high-quality answers at low cost and lift frontline productivity.
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In-house AI Environment
Keep sensitive data inside. Fully manage open-source models in-house to reduce leakage risk and strengthen compliance.
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Problem-Solving Development (No Dev Fee)
We consult to identify the real problem, then build the solution ourselves. End-to-end from problem definition to delivery. No development fee — monthly usage fee only.
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'I don't know where to start' 'Our current approach has reached its limit' We will propose the optimal transformation plan and solutions tailored to your company's situation. Please feel free to consult with us first.
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