Neo Corporation (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Masaki Saito) announces that Wendy's Japan Co., Ltd. and First Kitchen Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Osamu Shikiseki) have introduced 'desknet's NEO' and 'AppSuite' as their information sharing platform for stores and headquarters. ■ Background of Introduction First Kitchen was facing an urgent need for replacement due to the announcement of the end of support for their current groupware system. The previous system had issues such as the inability to upload files due to server capacity constraints. Furthermore, the analog operation of application and reporting tasks, primarily using paper and spreadsheet software, required a significant amount of time for aggregation work, especially at the headquarters. There was a demand to build a robust information infrastructure that would resolve these issues and contribute to the efficiency of operations for both stores and headquarters. ■ Deciding Factors for Selecting 'desknet's NEO' Complete Coverage of Existing Functions Essential functions used in the previous system, such as bulletin boards, file sharing, schedule management, facility reservations, workflows, and simple applications, are all standard features, enabling a smooth transition. Intuitive Usability An interface that allows on-site store staff to use it without hesitation, regardless of their IT literacy. Basic functions can be utilized immediately after introduction, minimizing training costs. High Cost Performance The perpetual license for the on-premise version allows for reduced initial investment and long-term operational cost savings. It offers a superior cost advantage compared to competing products. Scalability for App Development by Headquarters Departments The no-code tool 'AppSuite' was highly valued for its ability to allow the company to flexibly systemize unique reporting flows and management tasks without relying on the IT department.