 |
TOKYO, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud-based integrated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution Odoo, together with official partners ALUBENA, Falinwa, Portcities Japan, and customer METER Japan, successfully held a DX Seminar in Akasaka, Tokyo, underlining the critical role of digital transformation in Japan's business landscape.
€500 Million Funding and Odoo 18 Product Showcase
The seminar opened with the announcement of a €500 million funding round led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital, emphasizing Odoo's rapid global growth and market trust.
Odoo then presented the latest product version, Odoo 18, with a live product demonstration showcasing integrated business workflows using the Odoo CRM, Sales, Inventory, Purchase, Helpdesk, and Dashboard applications.
Customer Testimonial: METER Japan Shares Success Story
METER Japan, a leading manufacturer of scientific-grade equipment for environmental research, food and geotechnical engineering, presented their journey of digital transformation using Odoo, highlighting significant operational improvements and workflow digitalization.
"Odoo offers flexible adaptation to our business needs and outstanding cost performance," shared METER Japan. "While the implementation process posed challenges, it was faster compared to other ERP solutions. Our operations became much more efficient with Odoo."
Official Partner Panel Highlights Competitive Advantages of Odoo
ALUBENA, Falinwa, and Portcities Japan, Odoo's official partners, shared case studies and their robust local support services on stage, highlighting the below as Odoo's competitive advantages:
- Compliance with global standards alongside customization to Japan-specific business practices and accounting regulations
- A single platform seamlessly covering sales, inventory, accounting, HR, and more
- Cost-efficiency in both implementation and ongoing operations compared to other ERP systems
- Inclusion of Odoo headquarters' software support within licensing fees
Schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Japan.
About Odoo
Founded in Belgium in 2005, Odoo is a cloud-based ERP solution serving over 15 million users worldwide as of June 2025. With operations in over 19 countries and regions, including the U.S., Indonesia, Dubai, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, Odoo's user-friendly interface and cost-effective performance are rapidly gaining traction in the Japanese market.
Odoo offers more than 70 official apps and over 57,000 third-party apps to support finance, sales, inventory, manufacturing, HR, marketing, team productivity, and more, enabling comprehensive business process optimization and digital transformation (DX).
TOKYO, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud-based integrated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution Odoo, together with official partners ALUBENA, Falinwa, Portcities Japan, and customer METER Japan, successfully held a DX Seminar in Akasaka, Tokyo, underlining the critical role of digital transformation in Japan's business landscape.
€500 Million Funding and Odoo 18 Product Showcase
The seminar opened with the announcement of a €500 million funding round led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital, emphasizing Odoo's rapid global growth and market trust.
Odoo then presented the latest product version, Odoo 18, with a live product demonstration showcasing integrated business workflows using the Odoo CRM, Sales, Inventory, Purchase, Helpdesk, and Dashboard applications.
Customer Testimonial: METER Japan Shares Success Story
METER Japan, a leading manufacturer of scientific-grade equipment for environmental research, food and geotechnical engineering, presented their journey of digital transformation using Odoo, highlighting significant operational improvements and workflow digitalization.
"Odoo offers flexible adaptation to our business needs and outstanding cost performance," shared METER Japan. "While the implementation process posed challenges, it was faster compared to other ERP solutions. Our operations became much more efficient with Odoo."
Official Partner Panel Highlights Competitive Advantages of Odoo
ALUBENA, Falinwa, and Portcities Japan, Odoo's official partners, shared case studies and their robust local support services on stage, highlighting the below as Odoo's competitive advantages:
- Compliance with global standards alongside customization to Japan-specific business practices and accounting regulations
- A single platform seamlessly covering sales, inventory, accounting, HR, and more
- Cost-efficiency in both implementation and ongoing operations compared to other ERP systems
- Inclusion of Odoo headquarters' software support within licensing fees
Schedule an online call with Odoo to learn more about its services in Japan.
About Odoo
Founded in Belgium in 2005, Odoo is a cloud-based ERP solution serving over 15 million users worldwide as of June 2025. With operations in over 19 countries and regions, including the U.S., Indonesia, Dubai, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, Odoo's user-friendly interface and cost-effective performance are rapidly gaining traction in the Japanese market.
Odoo offers more than 70 official apps and over 57,000 third-party apps to support finance, sales, inventory, manufacturing, HR, marketing, team productivity, and more, enabling comprehensive business process optimization and digital transformation (DX).
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Odoo's Tokyo DX Seminar Highlights Strong Interest in Next-Generation Global ERP
Limited Edition Drop Features Iconic Jake Burton Quotes on Snowboards, Apparel & Accessories
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton is proud to unveil 'From Burton to the World', a limited-edition collection of snowboards, apparel and accessories that feature iconic quotes by late Burton founder, Jake Burton Carpenter. Professional snowboarders sponsored by Burton will debut the collection as they compete in Aspen, Colorado and Laax, Switzerland this month, with global availability beginning February 3rd on Burton.com and at select flagship stores and retail partners worldwide.
"Jake built Burton on a simple belief: snowboarding brings people together," said Donna Carpenter, Burton Owner & Chair of the Board. "While we watch individual athletes compete, what Jake understood and what our riders embody is that snowboarding has always been about community. 'From Burton to the World' celebrates this spirit. Each board carries Jake's words, but more importantly, 'From Burton to the World' represents the passion snowboarders share on and off the mountain. This collection is a tribute to Jake's vision, which is now carried forward by riders around the world who continue to push the sport while staying true to its soul."
Jake's Words, Riders' Choice
Burton Team riders worked directly with designers to select the Jake Burton quotes that resonated most with them. The result: six bold, graphic snowboards in a vibrant color palette, each featuring history-making quotes in block print.
The Collection
'HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS POSSIBLE'
Ridden by: Oliver Martin (USA), Gaon Choi (Korea), Hiroto Ogiwara (Japan), Yiming Su (China), Mitsuki Ono (Japan), Nicola Liviero (Italy), Shaotong Wu (China) and Clemens Millauer (Austria).
'RIDING IS WHERE THE ENERGY COMES FROM & IT'S ALSO WHERE IT GOES'
Ridden by: Anna Gasser (Austria), Ayumu Hirano (Japan), Hanna Karrer (Austria), Reira Iwabuchi (Japan), Romain Allemand (France), Taiga Hasegawa (Japan) and Jakub Hrones (Czech Republic).
'HERE AT BURTON WE TAKE OUR FUN SERIOUSLY'
Ridden by: Brock Crouch (USA), Jiayu Liu (China), Jonas Hasler (Switzerland), Leon Vockensperger (Germany), Øyvind Kirkhus (Norway), Telma Sarkipajou (Finland), Dane Menzies (New Zealand), Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (New Zealand).
'THE BEST THING ABOUT SNOWBOARDING – IT'S NOT HOW YOU LOOK BUT HOW YOU FEEL'
Ridden by: Shuichiro Shigeno (Japan).
'BELIEVE IN SNOWBOARDING'
Ridden by: Kaishu Hirano (Japan).
'QUESTION: IS SNOWBOARDING A FAD? ANSWER: GET SERIOUS'
Ridden by: Cam Melville Ives (New Zealand), Clemens Millauer (Austria), Lu Yang (China), Mark McMorris (Canada) and Mari Fukada (Japan).
Supporting the Riders, Celebrating the Community
Burton is proud to support this incredible global community of riders who carry forward Jake's vision every time they drop in. Fans can celebrate alongside Burton riders and own a piece of snowboarding history with the 'From Burton to the World' collection of snowboards, apparel, and accessories—available in limited quantities worldwide beginning February 3rd on Burton.com and at select Burton flagship stores and retail partners.
Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2857988/Burton_Riders_Debut.jpg?p=medium600
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Burton Riders Debut 'From Burton to the World' Collection in Aspen & Laax
