In recent years, the recruitment of foreign engineers has been attracting attention for a variety of reasons. However, there are also disadvantages to hiring foreign engineers, so it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages in detail in order to prevent any gaps after hiring. In this article, we will explain the reasons why the recruitment of foreign engineers is increasing, the advantages and disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers, and the key points for hiring foreign engineers without regrets.If you are a company considering hiring foreign engineers, please gather information on the topic beyond just the advantages and disadvantages. The G Talent Blog, run by “G Talent”, a job-placement service for foreign engineers, contains a variety of information, including introductions to companies that have hired foreign engineers and tips on hiring foreign engineers. You can also find out what companies really think, so please refer to this article together with the G Talent Blog.Why foreign engineers are attracting attention from companiesIn recent years, the following two reasons have been cited for the growing interest in hiring foreign engineers by many companies.Shortage of Japanese engineersTo smoothly develop global businessShortage of Japanese engineersIn Japan, there is a significant shortage of IT engineers. As there is a huge shortage of talented Japanese engineers, companies are making up for this shortfall by hiring talented people from overseas.To give a well-known example, many of the engineers working at Rakuten and Mercari are foreign nationals. In 2018, 90% of Mercari's new graduate engineers were foreign nationals, and at Rakuten, the company set English as the official language in 2012, and around 80% of the development staff hired in 2014 were foreign nationals.Reference: メルカリの新卒エンジニア9割が外国人、インドの次はどの国から採る？／DIAMOND onlineIn order to smoothly develop global businessthe presence of foreign talent is essential. If you can build a global team with foreign engineers, you can quickly catch up with the latest overseas technology and IT trends. You can also aim to expand overseas with foreign workers, and build and develop services for overseas customers, allowing you to smoothly carry out global business.Reference: 人材不足を解消！外国人エンジニアの採用方法と採用のメリット・デメリット／採用係長の採用アカデミーAdvantages for companies hiring foreign engineersFor companies, there are three advantages to hiring foreign engineers.Securing excellent engineers regardless of nationalityDevelopment and construction of a global development environmentExpectation of internal revitalization through interactionSecuring excellent engineers regardless of nationalityBy expanding your recruitment targets to include not only Japan but also the rest of the world, you can increase the probability of hiring talented people. One of the major advantages is that you can secure talented people more efficiently than by looking for talented people in Japan, as the number of Japanese engineers is insufficient.Reference: 外国人エンジニアを採用するメリットとデメリットーおすすめの採用手法も／xseeds HubDevelopment and construction of a global development environmentIf you hire foreign engineers, it will be easier to develop and build the business you are developing in-house for overseas. This is because foreign engineers may bring in the latest overseas technology and trends, as well as ideas that Japanese people would never think of, into the company.In the future, when you start global business by turning the services you have developed for the domestic market into services for overseas, foreign human resources will also play an active role.Reference: 海外エンジニア採用｜メリットとデメリット、採用方法をくわしく解説／GALKExpectation of internal revitalization through interactionWorking with engineers from different cultures and with different values will add a new stimulus to your team. Hearing about their experiences of working and living outside Japan will also turn on the curiosity switch in your team.Through interaction with foreign engineers, you can expect to revitalize not only the same engineering team, but the entire company. It may also provide an opportunity to draw out the motivation and ideas of your employees.Reference: 外国人エンジニア採用~メリットから定着まで完全解説～／connect jobDisadvantages and points for companies hiring foreign engineersThere are various advantages to hiring foreign engineers, but there are also disadvantages, so if you are considering hiring foreign talent, it is important to understand them. The following are three points to consider when hiring foreign engineers.Possibility of not matching Japanese cultureCommunication costsWork visa acquisition procedures are requiredPossibility of not matching Japanese cultureOne of the major disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is cultural differences. Even if you manage to hire a talented foreign engineer, if they don't match Japanese culture and communication doesn't go smoothly, work may not progress and become inefficient.Furthermore, it is common for people to change jobs multiple times in order to advance their careers outside of Japan, so when hiring people from overseas to work for a Japanese company, you also need to make sure they understand the differences in the culture of changing jobs and working.In the case of foreign engineers, you also need to understand the job-hopping cycle, where they may change jobs to another company if they don't have an attractive work environment or the opportunity to improve their skills.Reference: 外国人技術者とは？取り入れるメリット・デメリットや採用のコツまで徹底解説！／RISE for BusinessCommunication costsIf the foreign engineer does not understand Japanese, you will need to secure a person to act as an intermediary between the foreign engineer and the Japanese engineers, and there will be costs involved in having the foreign engineer learn Japanese.In some cases, it is necessary to deal with not only language but also cross-cultural understanding, and one of the disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is that it is more expensive than hiring Japanese engineers.Reference: 外国人エンジニア採用時の注意点とは？海外のメンバーを管理できる最新ツールを紹介／VoicePingWork visa acquisition procedures are requiredIn order for a foreigner to work in Japan, they must obtain a work visa. In order to obtain a visa that allows them to work in Japan as an engineer, they must meet the requirements stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Immigration Control Act), and they must also go through the application process, including preparing all the necessary documents and having them checked. There are also other types of visa, such as the “Engineer” visa, in addition to the Specified Skills 1 and 2 visas.Even after the visa has been successfully issued, there is a set period of time during which you can work with the visa, so you will need to take the necessary steps to ensure that it does not expire. One of the disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is that you will have to go through the hassle of obtaining a work visa and the cost of consulting with a lawyer or administrative scrivener.Reference: 【永久保存版】特定技能とエンジニアの違い～ベトナム人の受入れや直接雇用する前に～／株式会社Joh AbroadKey points for hiring foreign engineers without regretsIf you are hiring foreign engineers, you want to be able to smoothly proceed with the hiring process without regrets, after understanding the advantages and disadvantages. From here, we will introduce three key points for successfully hiring foreign engineers.Understand the wages for work on a global scale, not just in JapanHire people who can act as a bridge between foreign and Japanese engineersEnsure that the company does not get caught up in Japanese working cultureUnderstand the wages for work on a global scale, not just in JapanOne of the reasons why there is a shortage of engineers in Japan is that the wages for engineers in Japan are set lower than in other countries. In particular, there is a gap of around double the amount compared to the US and Europe, so from the perspective of foreign engineers, working for a Japanese company may seem like a disadvantage.When hiring foreign engineers, it is important to understand global standards for wages so that you can pay them a salary that is commensurate with the work they do and the skills they have. If you can pay a global standard salary, you will be able to secure talented people and they will be more likely to stay with you for a long time.Reference:【外国人向け】日本で働くエンジニアの給料事情と高収入を得るための方法[グローバルエンジニア2]／FellowshipHire people who can act as a bridge between foreign and Japanese engineersThere are still many companies that are not proactive about hiring foreign engineers who cannot speak Japanese. However, this means that they will never be able to hire excellent foreign talent. If you are worried about the language barrier, then why not also recruit a bridge person who can communicate in English?A bridge worker is someone who acts as a go-between between foreign and Japanese workers. They not only bridge the language gap, but also help to bridge the gap between Japanese working culture and communication methods.Reference: ブリッジ人材の役割と必要性｜海外進出における課題と人材採用のコツ／Talent Clip TimesEnsure that the company does not get caught up in Japanese working cultureIn the IT industry and engineering work environments, remote working arrangements that do not require employees to come into the office and parallel careers that involve working for multiple companies are sometimes accepted. If you are caught up in Japan's traditional work culture and are slow to develop remote working arrangements and flexible working styles, you may be abandoned by talented people.In order to attract talented foreign engineers, it is important to expand flexible working styles.Reference: 外国人エンジニアを採用するメリットとデメリット【需要と日本語】／グローバル採用ナビHow to hire foreign engineersThere are both advantages and disadvantages to hiring foreign engineers, but there are probably many people who want to hire foreign engineers in order to secure talented engineers. The following four methods can be used to specifically hire foreign engineers.Recruit on your company's websiteApproach foreign engineers through their SNSConsult with an agency specializing in foreign engineersUtilize a job site specializing in foreign engineersRecruit on your company's websiteBy preparing your own recruitment website, you can recruit foreign talent from your recruitment page. However, this method is only effective for companies that are well known overseas. If your company is not well known, there is a good chance that your recruitment page will not even be seen in the first place.If you are conducting recruitment activities via your company's recruitment page, you should also be aware that there will be communication costs involved, such as the need to provide information in English and to respond to recruitment inquiries in English. In order to secure talented foreign engineers, it is also important to prepare attractive employment conditions for foreign engineers.Reference: 【外国人採用】応募者が集まらないときに見直したい自社求人サイト／YOLO WORKApproach foreign engineers through their SNSSince the culture of changing jobs is more developed in foreign countries than in Japan, many engineers have well-developed profile pages on LinkedIn, a social networking site for job-seekers. Using LinkedIn, it is possible to find engineers who match the image of the person your company is looking for and to approach them directly.However, even with this method, you should be aware that there are costs involved, such as preparing human resources who can communicate with foreigners at your company and arranging work visas.Reference: LINKEDINで外国人エンジニアを採用するには？／ONETECHConsult with an agency specializing in foreign engineersBy consulting with an agency that specializes in recruiting foreign engineers, it is possible to efficiently recruit foreign engineers who are a good fit for your company. Most recruitment agencies have databases of foreign engineers who are interested in working in Japan, as well as know-how on obtaining work visas, so companies that have not previously recruited foreign workers can solve their worries and problems by consulting with them.However, when using an agency, there is a cost to pay the agency when a candidate is hired. Consider using a recruitment agency in light of your recruitment budget.Reference: 採用手法として転職サイトを使う際のメリット・デメリットとは／株式会社アールナインUtilize a job site specializing in foreign engineersIf you have a small budget for recruitment, we recommend using a job site that specializes in foreign engineers. It is a low-cost alternative to using a recruitment agency, and has the advantage of allowing you to reach a large number of foreign engineers.“GitTap” is a job site specializing in foreign engineers. As many foreign engineers who want to work in a global environment are registered, companies considering hiring foreign engineers for the first time should definitely consider registering.If you are looking for foreign engineers with specialized skills, try G TalentIf you are thinking about hiring foreign engineers, please use “G Talent”, a job-placement agency specializing in foreign IT personnel. “G Talent” focuses on IT engineers and bilingual foreign IT engineers who can hit the ground running, so you can acquire excellent foreign engineers efficiently. They also provide support for work visas and communication, so even companies that are hiring foreign engineers for the first time can do so with peace of mind.Let's aim for business expansion by understanding the advantages and disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers!In this article, we have introduced the advantages and disadvantages you should be aware of when hiring foreign engineers. There are advantages to hiring foreign engineers, such as being able to secure excellent human resources from all over the world regardless of nationality, and becoming a bridge for global business development. However, there are also disadvantages, such as having to be careful about differences with Japanese culture and communication costs, so you need to be careful. Make sure you keep in mind the points we have introduced here when hiring foreign engineers, and carry out your recruitment activities without regrets.If you are considering hiring foreign engineers, please use the job-placement agency 'G Talent', which specializes in foreign IT engineers. G Talent, which supports the job-hunting and career-change activities of foreign IT engineers who want to work in Japan, has bilingual consultants with a wealth of IT knowledge who provide strong support for matching companies and engineers.

When the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus or COVID-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, multiple countries immediately felt its impact. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy were among the initial nations with the highest number of cases.Another country that was heavily affected by the worldwide health crisis early on was Japan. A month after COVID-19 was officially recognized as a pandemic, it already tallied close to 800 new infected cases.But amazingly, Japan managed to suppress the virus from spreading disastrously. Japan’s coronavirus peak happened on August 03, 2020, when they reached just two new cases shy of 2,000.That figure may seem worrisome when you consider that Japan is a first-world country, but it is relatively minuscule compared to their superpower counterparts. During the same period, the United States of America was fast approaching the 50,000 new active cases territory. India, another top nation, easily surpassed the 50k mark by that point.To further illustrate just how effective the Japanese government has been in managing the coronavirus ordeal, as of October 2020, the United Kingdom, which has a population of approximately 58 million people less than Japan, has 690,000 more total COVID-19 infections.The secret behind the country’s success in controlling the coronavirus is its excellent healthcare industry. Japan’s healthcare workforce, much like the rest of the world, consists of a collection of health and medical professionals, all working to improve the nation’s overall well-being and health service continuously.While these healthcare professionals undoubtedly deserve all of the praise and recognition they receive for their consistent brilliance, there are also other unsung heroes supporting the healthcare field who are worthy of acknowledgment. One of the most overlooked are IT engineers.In this article, we’ll cover the roles of IT engineers in Japan’s healthcare industry amid COVID-19.Japan’s Healthcare IndustryTo fully understand IT engineers’ and professionals’ roles in Japan’s healthcare system, we must first overview the industry itself.In terms of healthcare, Japan is considered to be among the world’s very best. For starters, healthcare is inexpensive, virtually free, and it covers everyone living within the country’s borders. This includes Japanese citizens and naturalized expats. Even foreigners can avail of free healthcare, granted that they stay for more than a year.Because their world-renowned healthcare system is affordable, the country has always maintained a high life expectancy. Japan is currently ranked 2nd in the entire world with an 85.03 years old average lifespan, only being surpassed by Hong Kong’s 85.29.Their high-quality healthcare industry also boasts over 8,300 medical facilities scattered across the island country to accommodate the 126 million population. Additionally, the government has prepared 13 hospital beds for every 1000 citizens, which is well above the global average.Although Japan is currently enjoying an excellent and organized medical system, its government administration and healthcare industry face a unique challenge, with ramifications soon to be felt.As of now, 28% of Japan are aged 65 and older. That figure is expected to skyrocket to 35% or over a third of the entire population by 2040. This means that the number of senior citizens who need medical attention will easily outnumber the healthcare workers supposed to take care of them.Japan is now trying to make up for the nation’s rapidly aging population and a potential insufficient number of healthcare workers by investing in state-of-the-art medical technology. But the types of machinery and equipment are not only expected to help in Japan’s aging dilemma; they are also meant to prevent, manage, and combat situations such as pandemics in the caliber of COVID-19.Roles of IT Engineers in HealthcareIT engineers’ mastery of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, software, programming, etc. has made them some of the most versatile and reliable medical technology experts. Their knowledge and experience in the field have helped Japan’s healthcare industry to be leaps and bounds ahead of other first-world nations.Amid COVID-19, IT engineers have showcased how medicine can be made more convenient and accessible through AI. Artificial intelligence has helped medical professionals and experts conduct virtual checkups, treat patients, do extensive research, and control the infection’s spread.IT engineers also have their hands full in areas such as data storage. Data storage is a major strand in the fight against the pandemic. Keeping, supplying, and retrieving critical information that includes medical and travel histories, symptom monitoring, and close contact tracing can ultimately help flatten the curve.The Japanese government and its health experts also rely on IT engineers for data collection and analysis. These types of information can help the government enact the proper laws necessary for facing the current health crisis and be of much help for possible future ones. Health experts also use the data to better comprehend the virus, which will guide the process of coming up with solutions.Outside of COVID-19 management, IT engineers will also be of service to other essential healthcare technologies like medical devices and materials, clinical laboratory testing, healthcare ICT, assistive technologies, and infrastructure.Qualifications of an AI Engineer in Japan’s Healthcare IndustryEven before the coronavirus crisis, artificial intelligence had been a driving force for Japan’s healthcare industry. In 2019, Tokyo Women’s Medical University–Waseda University Joint Institute for Advanced Biomedical Sciences had successfully performed a brain surgery that treated a patient’s essential tremor with a cutting-edge robot.Smart Cyber Operating Theater or SCOT, which was part AI, part robotics, led the groundbreaking surgery. The machine instructed the surgeons on which parts of the brain should be prioritized, what types of incisions should be executed, and even conducted surgical prognosis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the surgery was on-going.With AI gaining more traction in the healthcare field and advances being more prevalent, it is no wonder why more and more IT professionals have now taken their talents to be AI engineers in Japan’s healthcare industry. And many economic experts believe that this is the ideal career move for IT engineers, as the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are in need of 120,000 AI specialists by 2030.AI engineers working in Japan will generally spearhead AI research and development in the healthcare industry. So, most medical employers will be seeking the best and most knowledgeable in C #, C ++, and Python. Moreover, they’ll also be looking for candidates who are proficient in the internet of things (IoT) and big data.Because of their artificial intelligence expertise, IT engineers have become some of the most sought-after professionals in Japan’s campaign against COVID-19.SummaryJapan’s healthcare industry is among the best in the world. Their world class healthcare amidst the COVID-19 crisis can be attributed to medical institutions fast-forwarding technological applications to their operations and diagnostics, with the help of IT engineers.IT engineers play a significant role in Japan’s medical initiatives and the overall success in the coronavirus age. 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最近宇宙に関するビジネスニュースが多く見受けられるようになりました。小型人口衛星のエンジンを本来の価格の3分の1で開発したIHI、3000基の衛星打ち上げを予定するAmazon、約1万基を超える衛星の打ち上げ予定のスペースXなどなど。アメリカ、中国など世界中の大手企業やベンチャー企業が宇宙ビジネスに進出し、多額の投資を行なっており、これまで以上に熱い盛り上がりを見せています。今回の記事では、これから宇宙ビジネス業界を初めて勉強する方に向けて、世界の宇宙ビジネス業界の現状と各分野についてわかりやすく解説をいたします。本記事は、英語でもお読みいただけます（英語版はこちら　The Space Business Industry and Current Situation）。宇宙ビジネスの領域宇宙ビジネスと言えば、おそらくロケットが最初に頭に浮かぶのではないでしょうか。しかし、実際の宇宙ビジネスはロケット以外にも幅広い分野があります。宇宙ビジネスとは人工衛星の打ち上げや運用及びデータ活用など、宇宙において商業目的で行われる事業のこと。民需による営利を目的とした衛星放送や通信、衛星データ活用などのサービスを行う企業のみならず、官需が支える軍用等も含めたロケットや人工衛星の機材、設備の製造などインフラにかかわる宇宙産業など、宇宙空間に関するビジネスを総称して宇宙ビジネスという。参照：コトバンク / 宇宙ビジネスとはロケット以外にも衛星のデータを活用して地上でのサービスを向上させることなど様々な分野が宇宙ビジネスには含まれています。そして、最近になって宇宙ビジネスは特に熱い盛り上がりを見せています。次に、なぜこの業界が今活発になっているのかを説明していきたいと思います。なぜ今宇宙ビジネスが熱いのか？５月30日（現地時間）、米・スペースXの有人宇宙船「クルードラゴン」の打ち上げが成功し、31日には宇宙ステーションへのドッキングを完了させた。YouTubeなどで、打ち上げからドッキングまでの一部始終を見ることができるが、タッチパネルが設置されたクルードラゴンの船内や、途中で宇宙飛行士の二人が宇宙服からポロシャツにチノパン着替えた様子を見ると、宇宙への移動の敷居が下がっているように感じられた。参照：WEDGEInfinity / なぜいま、宇宙ビジネスが熱いのか？数年前と比べると、有人ロケットを宇宙に発射することが民間企業でも成功できるようになっており、宇宙がより身近になってきています。アメリカのアマゾン社が通信サービス向けに3000基、スペースXは同じく通信用に１万基を超える衛星の打ち上げを予定していることが発表され、この大手2社の発表によって他国の企業もこの打ち上げラッシュに参加することが予定されています。また、小型衛星による宇宙からのセンシング需要が高まっていることに加え、通常のロケットよりも寿命が短い小型ロケットの発射にかかるコストが減少、発射する頻度が多くなったことも宇宙ビジネスを盛り上がっている大きな要因と言えるでしょう。しかし、この中で様々な問題も発生します。例えば、スペース・デブリ（使用済みの衛星や衛星同士の衝突で発生したごみ）をどう回収するかです。最近ではこの問題の解決をするための有力なベンチャー企業が続々と登場しており、スペース・デブリに関連しているビジネスも大きな注目を浴びています。続いては宇宙ビジネスを分類した上で各分野を詳しく解説したいと思います。宇宙ビジネスの分類宇宙ビジネス業界を3つに分類しています。宇宙ビジネスの３分野製造・インフラ宇宙利用宇宙探査それぞれの業界マップを用いながら説明をしていきたいと思います。製造・インフラ製造分野ロケット、人工衛星、地上局などの製造を行う分野です。特に最近投資が盛んな小型ロケットや小型衛星などを製造する分野です。インフラ分野宇宙インフラは、地上のインフラと同様に、世界中の人々が利用するサービスの目に見えないバックボーンとなっています。地上のインフラと同様、宇宙インフラも利便性やサービス、国家安全保障・防衛のために今後ますます重要になってくる分野です。 宇宙利用宇宙利用は人工衛星の利用と宇宙空間の利用の2つに分類されます。人工衛星の利用人工衛星の利用は位置情報や気候変動などを調べるときに使う人工衛星のことを言います。つまり、このときの人工衛星は、地球上のサービスの向上などを目的に使われています。宇宙空間の利用宇宙空間の利用はその名の通り、地球にない環境の下でモノを作ることを表しています。例えば、雲や天候に影響されない太陽光発電のような地球上ではありえない環境でエネルギーの蓄積を行うことなどがあげられます。 宇宙探査この分野は人類が宇宙へ進出することを目的とする分野です。主に人類がロケットなどに乗車して宇宙探査を行う「有人宇宙探査」と人間の存在を必要としない探査機のみが宇宙へ行く「無人宇宙探査」の2種類に分かれます。この分野は、他の製造・インフラや宇宙利用とは異なり、地球上のサービスを向上させることが目的ではなく、宇宙空間へ活動範囲を広げることを目的としている宇宙ビジネスの分野となります。 まとめ今回の記事では、宇宙ビジネスとはどのようなものかとそれを構成する分野について紹介させていただきました。次回の記事では、各分野に関する詳細の説明と分野ごとの代表企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。日本の宇宙ビジネス業界で働きたい外国人エンジニアの方は、是非、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントGTalent（ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で日本の宇宙ビジネスへの転職をご支援いたします。

今回は宇宙ビジネス業界の各分野において注目を浴びている日本のベンチャー企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。第１弾では宇宙ビジネスを理解するために業界の現状や分類などを説明しておりますので、まずは業界自体を理解したい方は、「宇宙ビジネス業界の現状をわかりやすく解説！」をご覧ください。宇宙ビジネスで注目の日本企業それでは宇宙ビジネスの各分野において注目を集めている日本企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。製造分野この分野はロケット、人工衛星、地上局などの製造を行います。最近では、小型ロケットや小型衛星の製造へ投資する企業が増加しています。アクセルスペースアクセルスペースは東京を拠点としている低コストかつ短期間で超小型人工衛星の開発に特化した宇宙系スタートアップ企業です。アクセルスペースの小型人工衛星は、地上600㎞の上空から地球上を日常的に監視することができるため広範囲で異常事態を検知することができるようです。さらには、衛星から得られたデータの解析・情報提供も行っている宇宙ビジネスで注目を浴びている企業の1つであります。  Axelspace 2 tweets39 users74 pocketsホームhttps://www.axelspace.comSpace within Your Reach  インターステラテクノロジズ2013年に創業をしたインターステラテクノロジズはアクセルスペースとは異なり、小型人工衛星の開発ではなく、小型ロケットの開発とその発射に取り組んでいます。また、IT起業家のホリエモンがスポンサーを務めていることでも話題となっています。また、小型ロケットだけではなく、低コストの液体燃料の開発にも挑戦していることで注目を集めています。  インターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc. 249 tweets21 users104 pocketsインターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc.http://www.istellartech.com宇宙空間へ低コスト・オーダーメイドのロケット打ち上げサービスを提供します。宇宙圏に到達する観測用ロケットと小型衛星等を宇宙空間に運搬する軌道投入用ロケットを独自開発しています。  インフラ分野宇宙インフラは、地上のインフラと同様に、世界中の人々が利用するサービスの支えとなっている分野です。地上のインフラと同様、宇宙インフラも利便性、サービス、国家安全保障/防衛のために今後ますます重要になっていくでしょう。インフォステラ人工衛星に指示を与えることは複雑で1日に数回しかできないデメリットがありました。インフォステラは、衛星通信事業者にアンテナを共有してもらうことで、それを変革しようとしています。世界中のアンテナを接続し、1つのネットワークを作ることによって気象予報士から農家まで、誰もがいつでもどこでも、衛星に接続することができるように取り組んでいます。また、総務省によるICTイノベーション創出チャレンジプログラム（I-Challenge!）にも採択されてたことからさらに注目度が高まっている企業であります。  Infostellar 2 usersインフォステラは、クラウドベースの地上局アグリゲーターStellarStationの提供を…https://infostellar.net/infostellar-jpAdd a description for facebook  人工衛星の利用人工衛星の利用は、位置情報や気候変動などを調べるときに使われ、利用することにより地球上にあるサービス全体の向上などを目的に使われています。マゼランシステムジャパンマゼランシステムは高精度の衛星測位システムを提供している企業です。独自で開発した衛星測位システムによって、スマート農業、自動運転やドローンなどと幅広い分野に技術的に貢献している企業です。（衛星測位システムとは/マゼランシステムズ）  マゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えます 4 users9 pocketsマゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えますhttps://www.magellan.jpマゼランシステムズジャパンは、衛星受信モジュール開発のパイオニア企業です。  宇宙空間の利用宇宙空間の利用はその名の通り、地球にない環境の下でモノを作ることを表しています。例えば、雲や天候に影響されない太陽光発電のような地球上ではありえない環境でエネルギーの蓄積を行うことなどがあげられます。ペプチドリーム宇宙の無重力環境のおかげでタンパク質の精製の際に生じる水溶液成分の沈殿物や対流などが起き図、綺麗なたんぱく質が生成され、その構造の分析が容易となります。これに着目したのがペプチドリームです。現在、ペプチドリームは特殊ペプチド治療薬や低分子治療薬などの治療薬を提供しています、また、国際宇宙ステーション「きぼう」の日本実験棟での高品質タンパク質結晶生成実験にも取り組んでいます。  www.peptidream.com 1 tweet8 users16 pocketsPEPTIDREAM INC ペプチドリーム株式会社https://www.peptidream.comペプチドリーム株式会社は、 非標準のペプチド治療薬の発見と開発を目的とした東京大学発のバイオベンチャー企業です。 PeptiDream Inc is involved in the discovery and development of nonstandard peptide therapeutics.  宇宙探査宇宙探査は人類がロケットなどに乗車して宇宙探査を行う「有人宇宙探査」と人間の存在を必要としない探査機のみが宇宙へ行く「無人宇宙探査」の2種類に分かれます。PDエアロスペース自社で開発できたジェット燃焼とロケット燃焼を組み合わせた再利用可能な航空機型の宇宙輸送機の開発を行っている、宇宙旅行の成功を目的としている注目のベンチャー企業です。  pdas.co.jp 1 pocket宇宙機事業｜事業内容｜ＰＤエアロスペース株式会社｜民間主導の宇宙機開発。有人…https://pdas.co.jp/business01.htmlＰＤエアロスペース株式会社は民間主導の宇宙機開発を行い、有人機、無人機の完全再使用型の宇宙機を開発しています。  スペース・デブリスペース・デブリとは、「使用済みの衛星や衛星同士の衝突で発生したごみ」のことを言います。このスペース・デブリを除去する分野も宇宙ビジネスの重要分野の一つになります。アストロスケール2013年に設立されたアストロスケールは、宇宙空間に蓄積されるデブリの増加と危険性を軽減するために、アクティブなスペース・デブリの除去サービスを提供しています。その他にも、衛星やロケットがスペース・デブリと衝突しないためにその場での宇宙状況の確認もサービスの1つとして提供しております。  J-Startup 1 pocket株式会社アストロスケール | J-Startuphttps://www.j-startup.go.jp/startups/005_astrosocale_japan_inc.htmlアストロスケールは、宇宙機の安全航行の確保を目指し、スペースデブリ（宇宙ゴミ）除去サービスの開発に取り組む初の民間企業です。シンガポール本社創設（2013年）以来、 日本でのR&D拠点設立（2015年）、英国子会社の設立（2017年）等、グローバルに事業を展開しています。持続可能な宇宙利用の為、技術、ビジネスモデル、法規制といった複数の課題解決に取り組み、スペースデブリ除去・軌道上サービスの展開を目指しています。  【宇宙業界】日本で注目のベンチャー企業を分野別に紹介！まとめ前回と今回の宇宙ビジネス業界の注目ベンチャー企業に関する記事を通して、宇宙ビジネスへの関心がさらに深まれば幸いです。また、日本の宇宙ビジネス業界で働きたい外国人エンジニアの方は、是非、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントGTalent（ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で日本のテクノロジー企業への転職をご支援いたします。

Video streaming has become part of everyone’s daily activities ever since the start of Youtube. The development of mobile devices has made video content more accessible to people, whether on a long bus ride home or while waiting in a coffee shop. By 2021, an average person is expected to spend 100 minutes a day watching online videos.Nowadays, several streaming platforms are available in every country. With the recent pandemic, online streaming consumption worldwide increased while Netflix became the top streaming platform.In Japan, most people still prefer to watch movies and shows on TV. However, the younger generation has become heavy users of online streaming platforms for its convenience. Part of its appeal is the convenient access to these streaming sites and other forms of entertainment in one device. But this type of service wouldn’t be possible without the work of IT engineers.IT Engineers in Video Streaming App DevelopmentThe influx of viewers on these video streaming platforms causes servers to shut down. It’s an IT engineer’s task to fix this and other similar issues to keep viewers entertained while staying at home during the pandemic. Their job also includes the maintenance and development of more features that would best fit any device used for this service.Building a Video Streaming PlatformsIT engineers have to be versatile in this field of work. Not only do they handle several data, but they also are working on different specializations of IT work. If you are looking forward to working in Japan’s video streaming market, you have to know the necessary tools and information to develop online video streaming platforms.Machine Learning AlgorithmsAlgorithms are necessary for any streaming services. It helps recommend to users a selection of movies they might want to watch based on their viewing history or analyze a user’s rating to improve the platform. Therefore, IT engineers must be equipped with knowledge in machine learning algorithms to provide the best user experience.Cloud hostingIT engineers working on a video streaming service handle several types of data and video content. Keeping the servers running is an integral part of the work. Instead of using a single server, companies prefer cloud hosting platforms to balance the load. If one server fails, another server kicks in and keeps your video streaming service running.Moreover, cloud hosting platforms allow quick access to video content, and it’s easy to increase their space. They are also a cheaper option compared to purchasing hard drives. Therefore, IT engineers must be familiar with several cloud hosting platforms to provide clients the best options for their video streaming service.Computing ArchitectureDeveloping a video streaming platform requires a complex architecture. A cloud architect is responsible for designing the features necessary in an online video streaming platform, such as the search engine, recommendation system, caching architecture, and A\B testing, with cloud computing.Network ConnectionDepending on the project’s scale, video streaming services must be integrated into a content delivery network (CDN) to handle significant traffic. CDNs serve a large portion of the internet today, including graphics, scripts, downloadable media files, software, live streaming media, and on-demand streaming media. An IT engineer must know the content delivery techniques needed to be applied in the service.SecurityCustomers have to input sensitive information like credit details in a subscription-based video streaming platform. IT engineers must have vast knowledge in cybersecurity to prevent these important data from being accessed by anyone.Also, the security of the video streaming service includes the monitoring of server failure. IT engineers will have to develop safety precautions in accessing accounts on different devices. They also deal with domain restrictions and watermarking for extra live stream security.Other SkillsIT engineers must be equipped with the necessary programming languages, primarily PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript. They should have experience in web or mobile application development, basic TCP/IP knowledge, and be capable of handling network and server designing. Experience in live streaming protocols such as RTSP, RTMP, WebRTC, HLS will give you an edge in the industry.Development ProcessIT teams work together for more than 300 hours, depending on how big the video streaming service is. They have to work on several functions and designs to provide customers the best user experience. Here’s a breakdown of the tasks of each stage in the development process. User RegistrationIt takes about 32 hours to work on the registration feature in a video streaming platform. The task includes testing of the email confirmation and addition of login options. User ProfileThis part of the process takes a shorter time. In 16 hours, engineers brainstorm and apply the account’s functions and personalization, such as editing names, uploading photos, and showing a user’s preferred genre, actors, and movies. Subscription and Payment GatewayIn this part of the development process, the team and the client will choose the best monetization model, whether as pay-per-view, advertising, or subscription, and preferred payment method for the video service. The application of the subscription and payment gateway features takes 80 hours to accomplish. Notifications, Content Search, and Reviews and RatingsPush notifications remind users of the new movie or series available and advise them of subscription notices and options. Moreover, the search bar needs to provide several options, such as genre, ratings, and more, to provide the best video content selection. The application of these features will take 88 hours of the team’s time. DesignThis part of the process is the most demanding of all. IT engineers must produce the best layout to provide a seamless user interface to all types of devices. The whole process could take 100 hours or more since it involves several confirmations from the team and the client.ConclusionThe market size of Japan’s paid streaming services reached 277 billion yen in 2019. With the recent pandemic, video consumption is set to increase as people spend more hours on their mobile devices and computers. The doubling of the market size from 2015 to 2019 shows that Japanese consumers are embracing this new form of entertainment.As more subscribe to video streaming platforms, the need for better content and features in these services arise. Therefore, it is expected that the need for IT engineers will increase in the industry, opening several opportunities for foreign IT engineers to fill.Sources:https://theappsolutions.com/blog/how-to/app-like-netflix/https://www.hostinger.ph/tutorials/what-is-cloud-hostinghttps://www.computersciencedegreehub.com/faq/what-is-computer-architecture/https://interestingengineering.com/how-exactly-does-netflix-recommend-movies-to-youhttps://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-platforms/video-marketing/video-marketing-statistics-to-know/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/04/11/digital/streaming-isolation-apps/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1097284/japan-svod-market-share-by-service/https://en-gage.net/itochu-cable_saiyo/work_837767/

There has been a lot of business news about space lately.IHI has developed an engine for a small artificial satellite at a third of its original price; Amazon is planning to launch 3,000 satellites; SpaceX is planning to launch more than 10,000 satellites, and so on. Major companies and venture capitalists from the United States, China, and other countries around the world have entered the space business and are investing heavily in it, making it more exciting than ever.In this article, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the current state of the global space industry and its various fields for those who are new to the industry. The article is also available in Japanese: 宇宙ビジネス業界の現状をわかりやすく解説！.The Space Business FieldWhen you think of the space business, rockets are probably the first thing that comes to mind. However, the space business actually includes a wide range of fields other than rockets.What is space business?The business of launching and operating satellites and utilizing data for commercial purposes in space. The space business is a general term for businesses related to space, including companies that provide services such as satellite broadcasting, communications, and satellite data utilization for commercial purposes, as well as the space industry related to infrastructure, such as the manufacture of rockets and satellite equipment and facilities for the military, which is supported by government demand.Reference：Kotobank / What is the Space Business?In addition to rockets, the space business encompasses many other areas, including using satellite data to improve services on the ground. Also, the space business has been especially booming in recent years.Next, I’d like to explain why this industry is now so active.Why is the Space Business so popular right now?On May 30 (local time), the spacecraft “Crew Dragon” of the U.S. SpaceX was successfully launched and docked to the space station on May 31.You can watch the whole process from launch to docking on YouTube and other sites, but watching the touch screen installed in the Crew Dragon’s cabin and the two astronauts changing from their spacesuits to polo shirts and chinos along the way, it seemed like the threshold for space travel had been lowered.Reference: WEDGEInfinity / Why is the Space Business so popular right now?Compared to a few years ago, space has become more accessible, with private companies being able to successfully launch manned rockets into space.With the announcement by the U.S. company Amazon plans to launch 3,000 satellites for communications services and SpaceX plans to launch more than 10,000 satellites for communications as well, companies from other countries are expected to join the rush of launches by these two major companies.In addition to the growing demand for small satellites for sensing from space, the cost of launching small rockets, which have a shorter lifespan than conventional rockets, has decreased and the frequency of launches has increased, which is one of the major factors boosting the space business.However, various problems have arisen in this business.For example, how to collect Space Debris?(Garbage generated by used satellites and collisions between satellites)Businesses related to space debris are also receiving a great deal of attention, with a number of leading ventures recently emerging to solve this problem.In the next section, I would like to categorize the space business and explain each category in detail.Classification of the Space BusinessIn this explanation, we have divided the space business industry into three categories.Three categories of Space BusinessManufacturing & InfrastructureSpace UtilizationSpace ResearchI’d like to explain each of these with an industry map.Manufacturing & InfrastructureManufacturing FieldThis field manufactures rockets, satellites and ground stations. The field of manufacturing of small rockets and small satellites has been attracting a lot of investment recently.Infrastructure FieldSpace infrastructure, like terrestrial infrastructure, is the invisible backbone of services used by people around the world. Like terrestrial infrastructure, space infrastructure is an area that will become increasingly important in the future for convenience, services, and national security and defense. Space UtilizationThe utilization of space can be divided into two categories: the use of satellites and the use of space.Use of SatellitesThe use of satellites refers to the use of satellites to study location information and climate change. In other words, satellites at this time are used to improve services on earth.Use of SpaceAs the name implies, the use of space represents making things in an environment that does not exist on Earth. For example, it means storing energy in an environment that cannot exist on Earth, such as solar power, which is not affected by clouds or weather. Space ResearchThe goal of this field is to help humans enter space.There are two main types of space exploration: manned space exploration, in which humans board rockets and other vehicles to explore space, and unmanned space exploration, in which only a spacecraft goes into space without a human presence.Unlike manufacturing/infrastructure and space utilization, this is an area of space business where the goal is not to improve services on Earth, but to expand the scope of activities into space. ConclusionIn this article, we have introduced the concept of the space business and its constituent fields. In the next article, we would like to give you detailed information about each field and introduce you to some representative companies in each area.If you are a foreign engineer looking for a job in the Japanese space industry, please register with G Talent , the leading recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers. Our professional consultants will help you find a job in the Japanese Space Business for free.

外国人ITエンジニアの人材紹介サービスGTalentは、2020年8月24日〜9月11日にかけてGTalentに登録する外国人ITエンジニアに対して日本就業に対する意識・実態を測るアンケート調査を実施いたしました。日本企業が外国人ITエンジニアを採用・定着・活躍する上で、実際に日本企業で働く外国人ITエンジニアが何を考え、何に悩んでいるのか、アンケートを通してリアルな声をお届けすることで、日本企業と外国人ITエンジニアのより良いマッチングや成長に貢献したいと考え、今回のアンケート調査を実施いたしました。これからアンケートの概要や簡単なサマリーをご案内致します。より詳細なデータをお求めの企業様は資料ダウンロードフォームから今回のアンケート調査結果をダウンロード可能です。アンケート調査の概要調査名称外国人ITエンジニアの日本就業に対する意識・実態の調査調査方法インターネットによる調査（日本語＆英語両方で質問を表記）調査期間2020年8月24日〜9月11日調査対象者外国人ITエンジニアの転職支援サービスGTalentの登録者へ実施。108名の外国人ITエンジニアがアンケートへ回答。【サンプル構成】全体：108サンプル①日本国内在住者：102サンプル（①の内、現在日本で就業中：96サンプル）②海外在住者：6サンプル※サンプルの約90%は日本国内在住かつ現在日本就業中の外国人ITエンジニア実施主体ビズメイツ株式会社タレントソリューション事業部 コンサルティンググループ※外国人ITエンジニアの転職支援サービス『GTalent』を運営調査結果こちらの資料ダウンロードフォームより調査結果資料のダウンロードが可能です。アンケート調査のサマリー1.日本語ができても英語で仕事を探すITエンジニアが多い今回のアンケートにおいて6割以上が求人を探す時は英語を優先すると回答。また、日本語ビジネスレベル以上の人材においても４割以上が英語を優先と回答。2.仕事選びでは経験・スキルの発揮を重視、出身地域別に仕事選びの特徴が発生仕事選びにおいては経験・スキルの発揮、仕事の内容、給料を重視。また、東南アジアや南アジア出身者は新規事業・技術のキーワードに魅力を感じやすく、東アジア出身者は逆に低い等、仕事探しで魅力となるキーワードに地域別の特徴が発生。3.日本企業のキャリアパスの不明確さに不満現在日本で働いている回答者のうち、5割以上が現在の会社に対して“キャリアパスが不明確”であることが不満と感じている。4.ほとんどの外国人ITエンジニアが就職・転職した会社でずっと働きたいと考えている現在日本で働いている回答者のうち、5割以上が就職・転職した会社でできる限りずっと働きたいと考えており、9割近くが3年以上は働きたいと考えている。5.外国人の受け入れ体制が働く上で重要現在の会社に対して、外国人の受け入れ体制や上司・同僚のサポートなど外国人が支援してもらえる環境を満足にあげる回答が目立つ。6.日本企業で働くためには日本企業文化への適応が重要と感じている外国人が日本企業で活躍するために重要なものとして、日本語スキル、日本企業文化の理解、周囲との協調性など日本企業への適応力に関する回答が上位を独占。7.“外国人・異文化への理解”を最も日本企業がやるべきこととして感じている日本企業がやるべきこととして、50%以上が“外国人・異文化への理解”と回答。その次に、“ワークライフバランスの整備”や“外国人へのビジネス日本語教育”も高い回答率で続く。アンケート調査結果のダウンロード外国人ITエンジニアの日本就業に対する意識・実態アンケート調査の資料ダウンロードは以下より可能です。外国人ITエンジニアの日本就業に対する意識・実態アンケート調査結果（2020年10月）ダウンロードフォーム調査結果の詳細や外国人ITエンジニアの採用に関して、何かございましたらいつでもGTalentへお問い合わせください。

現在、サムスン、モトローラ、LG、ファーウェイなどの大手メーカーが、最新の技術を駆使して、「フォーダブル（foldable）スマホ」とも呼ばれる、折りたたみ式のスマートフォンを生産しています。2020年第2四半期の時点で、サムスンの「Galaxy Z Flip」と「Galaxy Fold」、モトローラの「Razr」、 ファーウェイの「Mate X」、LGの「V50 ThinQ」と「G8X ThinQ Dual Screen」などがすでに注目を集め、高い評価を得ています。LenovoやLGは、他にも折り畳み式のパソコンや折り畳み式のテレビなどの新しい折りたたみ製品にも挑戦したりと、各社熱い盛り上がりを見せています。そして日本でも現在、開発者たちは、この折り畳みタイプを活かしたアプリを開発するために、様々な課題に直面しています。ITエンジニアが折り畳み式のアプリを制作する際に直面する課題とはいったい何でしょうか。また、これから折り畳み式スマートフォンはどのような役割を果たしていくのでしょうか。今回の記事では、これらの疑問や今後の動きについてわかりやすく解説をいたします。アプリ開発、ITエンジニアにとっての課題スマートフォンやデバイスの進化系である「折りたたみ式」は、ユーザーにとっては無限の可能性を秘めています。一方で、アプリ開発会社は、折りたたみに適したアプリを作るために、多くの大きな壁に直面しています。アプリの引継ぎ新しいタイプのスマートフォンの画面が登場した今、ITエンジニアは、従来の画面でも折り畳み式の画面でも同じ使い勝手で使用できるアプリを開発する必要があります。さらに、ITエンジニアは、画面タイプによって異なる解像度や密度に適応できるアプリを用意する必要があります。以前は、アプリ開発者に求められていたのは、異なる種類のオペレーティングシステムや端末でスムーズに動作するアプリだけでした。しかし今では、折り畳み式の画面でもアプリを動作させることを考慮する必要があります。折り畳み式のために、開発者たちは、アプリケーションのエラーや誤動作の可能性をテストし、アプリが折り畳み式のデバイスで動作するかどうかをチェックしなければならないというプレッシャーが加わりました。マルチウィンドウ折りたたみ可能なデバイスでは、2つ（さらには3つ）のアプリを同時に実行できるようになったため、開発者は他のアプリとの同時使用が可能なアプリを開発する必要があります。このようなマルチウィンドウの分割画面は、開発者にとっては厄介な問題を引き起こします。そして、同時に起動されるアプリはすべて同じコアシステムを使用するため、同じ処理能力、バッテリー、メモリが使われます。さらに、開発者はユーザーの利便性を優先してアプリを作成するため、カメラや音声コマンドなどの機能を使用しているアプリを同時に起動させる可能性が高くなります。アプリ開発者だけでなく、メーカーにとっても、これらの複雑さに対応できるデバイスを作らなければならないということが今後の課題となるでしょう。折りたたみ端末向けアプリ開発の考慮点アプリ開発会社は、この新しい市場で地位を確立するためにも、大ヒットするアプリを開発したいと考えています。同時に、これまでにヒットさせたアプリに関しては、新しい流行下においても利益を上げ続けたいと考えています。アプリ開発者は、折りたたみ式スマートフォン用のアプリを作成したり、維持したりする際に、いくつかの点に注意する必要があります。リサイズ性折りたたみ式は通常のスマートフォンよりも大きな画面を持つため、ITエンジニアは、フルスクリーンまたはマルチウィンドウモードで表示されたときに自動応答するような高品質な解像度のアプリケーションの作成をする必要があります。両モードでの使い勝手アプリ開発者やITエンジニアは、折り畳み式デバイス用のマルチウィンドウモードにおいて、アプリがどの画面でもしっかりと機能していることを確認する必要があります。また、従来使用していた端末からのアプリの引継ぎをテストし、すぐに折りたたみ式でも使用できるか確かめる必要があります。画面比率折りたたみ式は最新のものであるため、ブランドはあらゆる形やサイズのデバイスを製造しており、ユーザーが本当に求めているものを見つけようとしています。このため、アプリ開発会社は、あらゆるタイプの折りたたみ式端末との互換性を確保するために、さまざまな画面比率でアプリをテストすることを余儀なくされています。品質現在、折りたたみ式デバイスの開発を目指す企業が増えているため、ITエンジニアはすべてのタイプの折りたたみ式デバイスに対応するアプリの品質を保証しなければなりません。幸いなことに、エミュレータの中には、特定のデバイスのソフトウェアを別の異なるプラットフォームや新しいプラットフォームでも同じように動作させることができるものもあります。折りたたみ式スマートデバイスの今後の展望Statista と USA Today によると、2022 年までに 5,010 万台の折りたたみ式端末が出荷されると予測されており、2020 年の海外出荷台数 1,360 万台から大幅に増加しています。この予測は、当初からの販売台数の増加を示しており、専門家が折りたたみ式スマホの将来にどれだけの信頼を寄せているかを示しています。消費者も技術愛好家も、折りたたみ式デバイスが、世界の技術的展望を変えるのに十分なものになることを期待しています。折りたたみ式デバイスの利点には、以下のようなものがあります。大画面でありながらコンパクト多くの人がスマートフォンとタブレットの両方を所有しています。彼らはスマートフォンを日常的に使用し、タブレットは娯楽目的で使用しています。タブレットは最先端技術の塊であることが証明されていますが、その大きさはユーザーにとっては少々不便でした。折りたたみ式スマホでは、それらの良い部分が1つになっているため、2つのデバイスを購入する必要がなくなる可能性があります。折りたたみ式スマホを広げるだけで、タブレットサイズの画面を手元に持ってくることができるのです。また、通常の携帯電話として使用し、バッグやポケットに収納することも可能です。マルチタスク能力前述したように、折りたたみ式では、ユーザーは同時に2つまたは3つのウィンドウを開くことができます。これにより、ユーザーは3つの異なるタスクを同時に実行することができます。最初のタブでスポーツのライブ観戦をし、別のタブでスプレッドシートの作業をし、家族や友人とチャットをすることができることを想像してみてください。ユーザーは、テレビ、ラップトップ、電話のニーズが1つのデバイスに詰まっているので、エネルギーを節約する新しい方法を持つことができるようになりました。より優れたハードウェアの搭載折りたたみ式は従来のスマートフォンよりもはるかに大きく、厚みがあるため、企業はより優れた、より効率的なハードウェアを製品に搭載することができます。テックブランドは、より大きなデュアルバッテリーを搭載することで、より長いバッテリー寿命を実現したり、より良いカメラセンサーを搭載して写真やビデオの撮影を改善したりと、より多くのハードウェアを搭載することができるのです。新鮮なデザイン初代iPhoneの発売に伴い、Appleの市場の支配が始まって以来、他のどのブランドもAppleの新製品のデザインを真似してきました。折りたたみ式の製品が登場したことで、企業は製品デザインの自由度を高めることができるようになりました。また、この分野はまだ初期段階にあるため、デザイン開発の余地は今後も拡大していくと思われます。【折りたたみ式スマホ】ITエンジニアのアプリ開発まとめ折りたたみ式デバイスは今後、成長を続ける技術市場に影響を与え、大きな革新を起こしていくことになるでしょう。各ブランド会社、アプリ開発会社がこの新しい技術トレンドに対応したバージョンを開発しするために、競争しているような状況になると考えられています。折りたたみ式デバイスの動きはまだ始まったばかりであるため、ITエンジニアは今後数年間、モバイルアプリを構築する上で新たな課題に直面することになると思いますが、安心してください。今のように、ITエンジニアたちはこれらの問題を修正していくことができるでしょう。参考ソース:https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2020/02/17/like-it-or-not-the-future-is-full-of-foldables/#6d14c4c27766https://www.mindinventory.com/blog/how-to-develop-apps-for-foldable-smartphones/https://servreality.com/blog/how-to-develop-apps-for-foldable-devices/https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/foldableshttps://mobidev.biz/blog/how-to-develop-apps-for-foldable-dual-screen-smartphoneshttps://buildfire.com/mobile-app-development-trends/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Japan-s-suppliers-eagerly-eye-market-for-foldable-smartphoneshttps://japantoday.com/category/tech/samsung-to-launch-foldable-smartphone-in-septemberhttps://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2019041001142/sharp-unveils-prototype-of-foldable-smartphone-display.htmlhttps://www.tomsguide.com/us/foldable-phones-release-date,news-28705.htmlhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/146826-best-foldable-smartphoneshttps://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-fold-new-patent-foldable-phone-2020-7https://www.forbes.com/sites/adrianbridgwater/2019/05/06/why-foldable-phones-present-flexibility-challenges/#7203fd661f33https://www.mindinventory.com/blog/how-to-develop-apps-for-foldable-smartphones/https://appinventiv.com/blog/app-development-for-foldable-phones/https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2019/02/21/why-you-should-be-excited-for-foldable-phones-and-why-you-shoudnt/

We asked 100 Foreign IT Engineers about what they think foreigners need to succeed in a Japanese company. Understanding the local language and culture play a huge advantage in the workplace, but many other factors are also important. Find out here.Japan is a great place to live according to many rankings. The economy is stable, the crime rate is low and there are plenty of technology-related jobs. But, do foreigners really want to live permanently in Japan? Find out here for how long IT foreign engineers would like to stay in Japan, also how many years they would like to work in their next company.This article is volume 3 of the survey result about foreign IT engineer working in Japan. If you are interested in other volumes, please check out from following articles.Asking questions to non-Japanese IT engineers Vol. 1Asking questions to non-Japanese IT engineers Vol. 2What do foreigners need to succeed in a Japanese Company?Working in a Japanese company can be quite an adventure and it might be difficult to adjust to the many unspoken social norms. We asked 100 foreign IT engineers what do they think foreigners need in order to succeed in a Japanese company.Business Level Japanese ProficiencyMany Japanese companies are looking for IT talent with a business level of Japanese ability. Even for IT engineers, due to the frequent communication with co-workers and clients, Japanese ability has become the rule in order to successfully communicate and not miss important details regarding a project, the language ability also allows to make decisions together and not being left out. Many companies also think that the higher the Japanese level is, the higher is the commitment to Japan.Understanding of Japanese Corporate CultureThe Japanese language and the Japanese business culture is intertwined, by speaking the language makes it easier to understand some of the social norms and workplace rules. The work culture in Japan may come as a shock to those coming from abroad, but it is important to get to know the social rules to build meaningful business relationships. One of the most important values of Japanese culture is harmony, by prioritizing the needs of society rather than personal interest or opinion. Instead of making decisions based on individual authority, Japanese companies tend to emphasize group consensus in order to maintain peaceful cooperation within the organisation and harmony within the team.Able to Report, Contact and Consult (Ho-Ren-So)Horenso is a basic rule for business communication that is often employed by companies throughout Japan to ensure an efficient system of information sharing. The term is an acronym built of three words and stands for Hōkoku (報告) which means “report,” Renraku (連絡) which means “communicate,” and Sōdan (相談) which means “consult”.If you are planning to work at a Japanese company, then it is a good idea to remember this rule, as it will facilitate your job in a Japanese working environment.For How Long You Want to Live in Japan?This graph shows the results of a survey in which foreign IT engineers shared their plans for the future. From the pie chart, it is clear that the majority of foreign IT engineers in Japan, 56.5%, would like to live in Japan forever. Many foreigners enjoy the safety and stability that the country provides. Following the 18.5% who would like to at least stay for more than 3 years. 8.3% more than 6 years, and the smaller groups, with 6.5% that would like to either, stay for more than 1 year or more than 10 years.Japanese Level of IT EngineersThe better your Japanese skills, the more opportunities will be open to you. So, unless you have highly technical skills as an engineer you can be an exception to language requirements. According to GTalent’s database, this is the rate of Foreign IT engineers Japanese skill.This graph shows the results of a survey in which foreign IT engineers stated their current Japanese level. From the chart, the majority of foreign IT engineers in Japan, 42.6%, are skilled in business level Japanese. The next bigger group, 35.2% with a conversational level ability in Japanese. 10.2% are fluent in Japanese, 6.5% have no Japanese ability and only 5.6% have basic knowledge of Japanese. For many employers, basic ability of Japanese is the same as almost none, since most of them are still not able to maintain a conversation.For How Long Would You Like to Work in Your Next Company?The chart is divided into 6 parts. 54.2% of foreign IT engineers stated that they would like to stay forever in their next company. The group who would like to work for more than 3 years has the second largest number with 25%. Following is the group who would like to work for more than one year with 9.4% of the foreign IT engineers. The next three smaller groups are as follows, 5.2% more than ten years, 4.2% more than six years, and 2.1% less than a year.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results of this survey have shown that many foreign IT engineers find Japan attractive. Contrary to what many Japanese companies think, foreigners living in Japan are actually looking to stay most of their lives not only in Japan but even in their next company. As for the Japanese level, we would like to invite you to improve your Japanese skill if you are already thinking about staying in Japan forever. This will help you to thrive in your career in Japan as well as to understand Japanese business culture and have better business relations with your co-workers and clients.If you are a foreign IT engineer and you are thinking about changing jobs in Japan, please register to G Talent. G Talent is a recruitment agency specialized in foreign IT engineers, we work with start-ups and large companies that are eager to hire skilled foreign IT talent.

We would like to introduce some of the Japanese venture companies that are attracting attention in various fields of the space business industry.The first part of this article explains the current state of the industry and its classification, so if you want to understand the industry first, please refer to the previous article, “The Space Business Industry and Current Situation“.Featured Japanese Companies in the Space BusinessWe would like to introduce Japanese companies that are attracting attention in various fields of the space business.Manufacturing FieldThis field involves the manufacture of rockets, satellites and ground stations. Recently, an increasing number of companies are investing in the production of small rockets and small satellites.AxelspaceAXELSPACE is a Tokyo-based space start-up company specializing in the development of low-cost, short-duration nano-satellites. AXELSPACE’s small satellites are capable of detecting a wide range of anomalies, as they can routinely monitor the Earth from 600 km above the ground. In addition, the company is one of the companies that are attracting attention in the space business, which also analyzes and provides information on the data obtained from satellites.  Axelspace 2 tweets39 users74 pocketsホームhttps://www.axelspace.comSpace within Your Reach  Interstellar TechnologiesUnlike Axelspace, Interstellar Technologies, which was founded in 2013, is not developing small satellites, but rather small rockets and their launching. The company is also sponsored by the IT entrepreneur “Horiemon”, which has become a hot topic. In addition to small rockets, the company is also attracting attention for its efforts to develop low-cost liquid fuels.  インターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc. 249 tweets21 users104 pocketsインターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc.http://www.istellartech.com宇宙空間へ低コスト・オーダーメイドのロケット打ち上げサービスを提供します。宇宙圏に到達する観測用ロケットと小型衛星等を宇宙空間に運搬する軌道投入用ロケットを独自開発しています。  Infrastructure FieldSpace infrastructure, like terrestrial infrastructure, is an area that supports the services used by people around the world. Like terrestrial infrastructure, space infrastructure will become increasingly important for convenience, services, and national security/defense in the future.InfostellarGiving instructions to satellites has been complicated and has the disadvantage of being able to do it only a few times a day.Infostellar is trying to change that by getting satellite operators to share their antennas.By connecting antennas around the world and creating one network, they are working to make it possible for everyone, from meteorologists to farmers, to be connected to a satellite anytime, anywhere. In addition, the fact that the company has been selected for the ICT innovation creation challenge program (I-Challenge!) by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) makes it an increasingly popular company.  Infostellar 2 usersインフォステラは、クラウドベースの地上局アグリゲーターStellarStationの提供を…https://infostellar.net/infostellar-jpAdd a description for facebook  Use of SatellitesThe use of satellites is used to study things such as location and climate change, and their use is used to improve overall services on earth.Magellan Systems JapanMagellan Systems is a company that provides high-precision satellite positioning systems. Magellan Systems is a company that contributes technologically to a wide range of fields, such as smart agriculture, automated driving, and drones, with its self-developed satellite positioning system.（What is Satellite Positioning System /Magellan Systems）  マゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えます 4 users9 pocketsマゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えますhttps://www.magellan.jpマゼランシステムズジャパンは、衛星受信モジュール開発のパイオニア企業です。  Use of SpaceThe use of space, as the name implies, represents making things in an environment that does not exist on Earth. For example, storing energy in an environment that is impossible on Earth, such as solar power, which is not affected by clouds or weather.PeptiDreamThanks to the zero-gravity environment of space, precipitation and condensation of aqueous components produced during the purification of proteins can occur, producing clean proteins and facilitating the analysis of their structure.This was the focus of PeptiDream. This was the inspiration for PeptiDream. Currently, PeptiDream provides treatments such as special peptide treatments and small-molecule treatments, and is also conducting high-quality protein crystal generation experiments in the Japanese Experiment Module of the International Space Station “Kibo”.  www.peptidream.com 1 tweet8 users16 pocketsPEPTIDREAM INC ペプチドリーム株式会社https://www.peptidream.comペプチドリーム株式会社は、 非標準のペプチド治療薬の発見と開発を目的とした東京大学発のバイオベンチャー企業です。 PeptiDream Inc is involved in the discovery and development of nonstandard peptide therapeutics.  Space ExplorationSpace exploration is divided into two types: Human Space Exploration, where humans board rockets and other vehicles for space exploration, and UAV Space Exploration, in which an aircraft without a human pilot onboard goes into space.PD AerospaceThe company is developing a reusable aircraft for space transportation, combining jet combustion and rocket combustion, which could be developed in-houseIt is a high-profile venture that aims to make space travel a success.  pdas.co.jp 1 pocket宇宙機事業｜事業内容｜ＰＤエアロスペース株式会社｜民間主導の宇宙機開発。有人…https://pdas.co.jp/business01.htmlＰＤエアロスペース株式会社は民間主導の宇宙機開発を行い、有人機、無人機の完全再使用型の宇宙機を開発しています。  Space DebrisSpace debris is “debris generated by used satellites or collisions between satellites”. Removing this space debris is another important area of the space business.AstroscaleFounded in 2013, AstroScale provides active space debris removal services to mitigate the growth and danger of debris accumulation in space. Other services include in-situ space status checks to ensure that satellites and rockets do not collide with space debris.  J-Startup 1 pocket株式会社アストロスケール | J-Startuphttps://www.j-startup.go.jp/startups/005_astrosocale_japan_inc.htmlアストロスケールは、宇宙機の安全航行の確保を目指し、スペースデブリ（宇宙ゴミ）除去サービスの開発に取り組む初の民間企業です。シンガポール本社創設（2013年）以来、 日本でのR&D拠点設立（2015年）、英国子会社の設立（2017年）等、グローバルに事業を展開しています。持続可能な宇宙利用の為、技術、ビジネスモデル、法規制といった複数の課題解決に取り組み、スペースデブリ除去・軌道上サービスの展開を目指しています。  ConclusionWe sincerely hope that our previous and current articles on hot ventures in the space business industry will further deepen your interest in the space business.Also, if you are a foreign IT engineer looking for a job in the Japanese space industry, please register with GTalent, the leading recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers in Japan. Our professional consultants will help you find a job at a Japanese technology company for free.