About Hyakunousha
Founded in 2010, Hyakunousha International Limited is a leading Japanese food production and retail company renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to innovation. With over 140 stores across Hong Kong, Hyakunousha has successfully introduced the Japanese omusubi culture to the region and is now expanding its reach globally with the OMUSUBI brand.
Challenges
Hyakunousha faced challenges in managing and leveraging its data effectively due to:
- Data Silos: Data was scattered across five different platforms, including POS, ERP, CRM, Freshdesk, and a custom mobile app.
- Limited In-house IT Expertise: IT operations were primarily outsourced, hindering the establishment of a comprehensive data solution.
- Growing Data Volume and Complexity: The increasing volume and complexity of data demanded a robust and scalable data infrastructure.
Solution
Nextlink Technology designed and implemented a comprehensive data lake solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address Hyakunousha’s challenges.
- Data Migration: Nextlink migrated data from Hyakunousha’s five distinct platforms to a secure and scalable AWS environment.
- AWS DMS for Database Replication: AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) was used to replicate data from on-premises POS and ERP systems to cloud-based Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instances.
- API Integration with AWS Lambda and AWS Glue: For SaaS applications (CRM, Freshdesk, and InstoreAPP), Nextlink used AWS Lambda and AWS Glue to extract, process, and structure data.
- Data Lake Storage: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) was used as the primary storage for the data lake, with data organized into dedicated S3 buckets for each source.
Results
By partnering with Nextlink and adopting AWS cloud services, Hyakunousha achieved:
- Centralized Data Management: All data was consolidated into a unified and accessible AWS-based data lake.
- Improved Data Accessibility: Hyakunousha’s data team gained efficient access to data for faster and more informed decision-making.
- Enhanced Data Security: Robust security measures, including encryption and access controls, were implemented to protect sensitive data.
- Cost Savings: The solution leveraged cost-effective AWS services like S3 Glacier and Lambda, reducing overall IT infrastructure costs.
- Scalable Infrastructure: The AWS-based data lake solution provided a scalable infrastructure to accommodate future growth and data processing needs.
Conclusion
Nextlink’s AWS-based data lake solution empowered Hyakunousha to overcome its data management challenges, centralize its data assets, and establish a foundation for data-driven decision-making. The solution’s scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness have positioned Hyakunousha for continued growth and innovation in the competitive food industry.
