Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI) is a leading Japanese company that delivers a broad spectrum of services, encompassing strategic consulting, specialized information technology (IT) solutions for financial institutions, IT solutions for various industrial clients, and core IT platform services. Its Consulting division provides expert guidance on management strategies, operational efficiency, and system integration for both private enterprises and government bodies. This segment is also deeply involved in research, trend forecasting, and issuing recommendations across diverse domains such as societal changes, economic outlooks, business practices, and technological progress. The Financial IT Solutions segment is dedicated to furnishing system consulting, development, and ongoing management solutions, along with shared online services, specifically for a wide array of financial entities. This includes organizations in the securities, insurance, banking, and asset management industries, among others. Similarly, the Industrial IT Solutions division offers comparable system consulting, development, and management services, alongside shared online platforms, primarily catering to clients in the distribution, manufacturing, service, and public sectors. NRI's IT Platform Services segment plays a pivotal role, managing data center operations and building foundational platforms and networks to support the company's internal Financial IT and Industrial IT Solutions. Beyond internal support, this segment also provides comprehensive IT platform solutions and essential information security services to external clients. It further contributes to innovation through research into advanced IT concepts. Established in 1965, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. maintains its primary corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.