Press Release

TOKYO—June 15, 2026—IIJ Global Solutions Inc. (IIJ Global)—provider of global network and security solutions including SASE for enterprises and wholly owned subsidiary of Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (TSE Prime: 3774; IIJ)—has received the “Okta Platform Partner of the Year” award at the FY26 Partner Award Japan. The award was presented by Okta Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of identity management leader Okta.

The award is given to partner companies that have made exceptional accomplishments in the Japan domestic market. This year’s award recognized IIJ Global for its success both in winning large-scale orders for Okta Platform products and in upselling to existing customers, as well as for its major contributions to enhancing Okta’s brand recognition and promoting use of Okta solutions through the launch of the new Okta Solution LAB* and other initiatives.

Among IIJ Global’s strengths are SASE and SSE services aimed at achieving Zero Trust security in enterprises. By combining these with the identity management products of Okta and others, IIJ Global is comprehensively providing authentication, authorization, privilege management, and life cycle management, with identity as the starting point. In this way, it is raising security levels across the entire enterprise while improving operational efficiency, and is helping companies to achieve sustainable security management in line with business growth.

* A program for companies considering Okta products that lets them experience the products through demonstrations and other means

IIJ Global lives up to its brand slogan "SAIZEN＋”—an integration of the messages “Leading the Forefront” and “Guiding to the Best”— by harnessing cutting-edge technology and expertise to continuously deliver optimal solutions. Building on this recognition, IIJ Global will continue providing the value of “SAIZEN＋”to its customers and stakeholders through its extensive lineup of network security solutions.

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