[Ilgulum Co., Ltd.] EC Cube Co., Ltd. and Amazon further strengthen their collaboration system
*Ilgurum Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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EC-Cube Co., Ltd. and Amazon further strengthen their collaboration system *Started support for transitioning to the new version of Amazon Pay, “CV2,” which is expected to improve the purchasing experience and increase purchase rates*
Ilgurum Co., Ltd. (Head office: Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Representative director: Iwata
EC-CUBE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Susumu Iwata, hereinafter “EC-CUBE”), a consolidated subsidiary of Susumu (hereinafter “Ilgrum”), and Amazon Japan have announced the following as a measure to further strengthen their collaborative structure. Amazon
We are pleased to announce that Pay CV2 migration support will begin on September 17, 2024.
CV2 (Checkout V2) is Amazon Pay’s new payment technology.
Please note that the previous version, CV1, will no longer be available in the future, and by migrating to CV2, we will continue to reflect the latest information and innovation from Amazon.co.jp, and improve the purchasing experience on the e-commerce site. Early transition to CV2 is recommended as it can be expected to improve performance and purchase rate.
However, in CV2, the button display method and API will all be updated, so it is expected that there will be technical issues and costs involved in migrating to the latest plug-in at EC-CUBE stores that are using customization. Masu. In order to solve this problem, EC-CUBE is collaborating with Amazon Japan and is currently using Amazon for EC-CUBE.
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We will provide migration support for stores using CV1-compatible plug-ins so that they can migrate to CV2-compatible plug-ins without any hassle or cost (*1).
This initiative is an initiative to strengthen collaboration following the monthly usage fee free campaign that was conducted from January to March 2024. In the future, EC-CUBE will continue to strengthen its collaborative structure with Amazon Japan, and will continue to expand its collaboration with Amazon Japan.
We will be working on various initiatives such as enhancing the functionality of the Pay plug-in, strengthening security, and providing information to users.
Application for Amazon Pay plug-in CV2 migration support for EC-CUBE
*1 Applications for CV2 transition support will be limited to the first 10 companies. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
* ■Advantages of migrating to Amazon Pay CV2*
Amazon Pay CV2 has the following advantages, and early migration is recommended. Please take this opportunity to consider migrating to CV2.
– * Prevents cart from falling*
Deliver a frictionless shopping experience with one unified address, payment and consent screen, and compatibility with browsers and devices for added privacy and security.
– *Error handling*
No need to handle credit errors. A unified flow provides a more convenient purchasing experience for customers.
– * UX improvements *
Continuous UX improvements and easy use of voice shopping, including Amazon Alexa delivery notification function.
*Highly complete design*
Since there is no need to embed responsive buttons or widgets, implementation does not impair the design of the business operator’s EC site.
* ■About Amazon Pay*
Amazon
By introducing Pay to an e-commerce site, customers can make payments using the shipping information and payment information registered in their Amazon account, eliminating the need to enter tedious
information. Security allows you to purchase products easily and safely.
Amazon
By introducing Pay, you can lower the purchase hurdles for customers and attract Amazon customers as members of your site, leading to improved purchase rates and new member acquisition rates.
You can purchase products in as little as 3 clicks
EC-CUBE Amazon Pay Plugin
* ■For inquiries about building an EC site or selecting a payment service, please contact an EC-CUBE advisor*
Please use the “EC-CUBE Advisor” for consultation on problem-solving such as site construction, business expansion, version upgrades, security measures, and payment service selection on EC-CUBE. We will help you find partners and services that match your challenges. In addition, as inquiries regarding large-scale e-commerce
construction and operational support for EC-CUBE are increasing, we have strengthened our system and are now able to respond to inquiries about large-scale e-commerce construction more than ever before. We handle a wide range of projects from small to medium scale, so please feel free to contact an EC-CUBE advisor.
We have also begun consulting on large-scale e-commerce construction. EC-CUBE advisor consultation
* ■About “EC-CUBE”*
The EC open platform “EC-CUBE” has been used by many people since its release in September 2006, and as a result, it became Japan’s No. 1 platform in 2009.
It has been certified as an open source for e-commerce construction (*2), and in November 2020, it was certified as No. 1 in terms of the number of online shops with monthly sales of 10 million yen or more (*3).
Because EC-CUBE is open source, the source code can be freely customized, plug-ins can easily add functions, and the web allows for collaboration with external services and core corporate systems. In addition to unlimited customization through APIs, etc., and the ability to continuously promote business with your own digital assets at the core without vendor lock-in, we strongly support the creation of competitive advantage by building your own platform. You can. In addition, as security support to support this foundation, we have established a thorough information disclosure policy to ensure secure business operations that meet ever-changing compliance needs and security requirements for applications, environments, and people. We provide three-dimensional security support centered on “.
Details of EC-CUBE
*2: Based on the 3rd Open Source Software Utilization Business Situation Survey by the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan.
*3: EC Marketing Co., Ltd. “Online Shop Trend Survey”
We asked Web staff from small/large scale online shops – monthly sales of less than 10 million yen and more than 10 million yen! How satisfied are you with the cart system you are currently using?
* ■Overview of EC Cube Co., Ltd.*
Company name: EC Cube Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 8F Herbis ENT Office Tower, 2-2-22 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0001
Representative Director and President: Susumu Iwata
Established: October 1, 2018
URL: https://www.ec-cube.co.jp/
Major shareholder: Ilgulum Co., Ltd.
Business content: Development and provision of EC open platform, etc.
* ■Overview of YRGLM Inc.*
Osaka Head Office: 8F Herbis ENT Office Tower, 2-2-22 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0001
Tokyo Head Office: 12F X-PRESS Yurakucho, 2-2-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
Representative: Susumu Iwata
Established: June 4, 2001
Business content: Marketing DX support business, commerce support business URL: https://www.yrglm.co.jp/