Interfactory
Cloud commerce platform “ebisumart” becomes the first cloud EC platform to partner with web accessibility service “Uniweb”
~Support for implementation on your own EC site in preparation for mandatory compliance in April 2024~
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The cloud commerce platform “ebisumart” provided by Interfactory Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Noboru Kabuki, hereinafter referred to as “Interfactory”) is a cloud commerce platform provided by Interfactory Co., Ltd. , CEO: Kota Nojiri, hereinafter referred to as Kiva, has begun a partnership with Uniweb, a web accessibility service provided by Kiva.
The partnership with this service is the first (*1) partnership in a cloud e-commerce system, and e-commerce businesses using ebisumart can easily and quickly add web accessibility features to their e-commerce sites by applying for Uniweb. can be introduced.
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Background of the partnership
In recent years, with the spread of the Internet, websites have become an indispensable part of our lives and an important source of information. Particularly in the e-commerce industry, with various changes in the living environment, online shopping is becoming a part of users’ lives, and the size of the domestic e-commerce market is increasing year by year.
However, there are various barriers to the websites that are actually provided, and if the business operator does not take appropriate measures, it will be difficult for the elderly and people with disabilities to use them, or they will not be able to obtain correct information. Problems such as this may occur.
For these reasons, there is a need to improve web accessibility (*2) so that all users can use websites with peace of mind. From April 1, 2024, the revised Act on Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities will come into effect, and private businesses will also be required to provide reasonable accommodation.
Therefore, Interfactory has partnered with Uniweb, provided by Kiva, in order to support e-commerce businesses that are considering adding web accessibility to their e-commerce sites. Businesses using ebisumart can easily and quickly introduce web accessibility features to their e-commerce sites by applying for Uniweb, allowing them to provide easy-to-use websites for all users. Masu.
About “Uniweb”
Uniweb supports web accessibility features “on day one” by simply adding a single line of code to all web services.
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In order to aim for a website and service that is equal for all people, users in various situations, such as people with visual impairments and people who have temporarily lost the use of their hands due to an injury, can read aloud and change the contrast. We hope to create a state where accurate information can be understood through a variety of ways such as.
Advantages of introducing “Uniweb”
・Improve customer satisfaction by improving web accessibility By introducing this service, we will be able to provide an easy-to-use e-commerce site where all users can obtain information regardless of their disability, age, or usage environment, improving usability and customer satisfaction. can.
・Easy and speedy installation
Through our partnership with this service, customers who use ebisumart can apply for Uniweb and receive web accessibility services in as little as one day.
*Depends on the customer’s contract status, including customization status. Please contact the person in charge for details.
Based on our corporate philosophy, Interfactory aims to become a truly useful platform for e-commerce businesses, and will continue to strive to expand our services that can further contribute to your business and improve our corporate value.
(*1) In-house research
(*2) Reference: Government Information Online “What is web
accessibility? Easy-to-understand explanation from scratch!” https://www.gov-online.go.jp/useful/article/202310/2.html
■About cloud commerce platform “ebisumart”
“ebisumart” is a major cloud commerce platform that has held the No. 1 market share (*3) for e-commerce site construction tools in the SaaS-type customization market for five consecutive years. It combines the benefits of both the EC package and ASP systems, allowing you to always build an up-to-date and optimized EC site.
We have a cumulative track record of building more than 750 sites regardless of industry, including site renewal, omnichannel, BtoB-EC, etc. In order to help our customers grow their e-commerce business, we provide one-stop support from proposing e-commerce sites that meet their needs to site operations.
(*3) Research by Fuji Chimera Research Institute “Software Business New Market 2019-2023 Edition (Quantity Based FY2018-FY2022)” Kiva Overview
Company name: Kiva Co., Ltd.
Company information URL: https://kiva.co.jp/
Head office location: 3-12-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo +SHIFT TSUKIJI 7F Representative: Kota Nojiri, Representative Director and President Business details:
・Development and operation of “proteger”, a warranty service that you can buy with confidence: https://hi.helloproteger.com/
・Development and operation of web accessibility service “Uniweb”: https://hellouniweb.com/
Interfactory Overview
Company name: Interfactory Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth, stock code: 4057) Company information URL: https://www.interfactory.co.jp/
Head office location: 4th floor, Iidabashi Grand Bloom, 2-10-2 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Noboru Kabuki, Representative Director, President and CEO Established: June 2003
Capital: 435,600,046 yen
Business details:
Cloud commerce platform business
“ebisumart zero” service URL: https://ebisumartzero.com/
“ebisumart” service URL: https://www.ebisumart.com/
“ebisu commerce” service URL: https://ebisu-commerce.com/
EC business growth support business
“ebisu growth” service URL: https://ebisu-growth.com/
More details about this release:
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