Nomura Research Institute (OTCMKTS:NRILY), Ltd. (NRI) is a Tokyo-based provider of management consulting and information technology services. Founded in 1965, the firm combines industry research, strategic advisory and systems development to help corporate and public-sector clients address complex business and technology challenges. NRI is known for integrating consulting insight with large-scale system integration, outsourcing and software solutions to support digital transformation initiatives.
NRI’s core activities include management and IT consulting, system integration, application development, and IT outsourcing. The company develops and implements enterprise systems, data analytics platforms, cloud-based services and industry-specific solutions—particularly for financial services, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications and the public sector. NRI also offers risk management, operational improvement and customer experience design services that draw on its research capabilities and proprietary technologies.
While its principal market is Japan, NRI has expanded its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region and maintains offices and delivery capabilities in other global markets to serve multinational clients. The firm works with banks, insurers, corporations and government agencies, often on projects that require deep regulatory, industry and technical knowledge. Its combined advisory-and-implementation model positions NRI to support clients from strategy through execution.
NRI emphasizes research-driven solutions and partnerships with technology vendors and academic institutions to keep pace with developments in areas such as cloud computing, AI and fintech. Headquartered in Tokyo and governed by an executive management team, the company operates as a publicly held firm focused on long-term client relationships, large-scale systems delivery and continual investment in industry research and digital innovation.
