・More and more system integrators were concerned about their business model relying revenue source on building IT systems as ordered.

・The client shared the same concern, and had been seeking for new platform business combining with the previous “Smart Town” concept that would contribute to vitalization of local economy.

・The project aimed at designing/planning steps for new local currency scheme that would promote sustainable economic growth of smart towns.

・Identified failure factors and challenges in conventional local currency schemes and proposed a solution based on up-to-date technology and trends.

・Investigated legal system and business practices that would become barriers in order to evolve the business scheme to truly feasible one.

・Evaluated and selected potential model cities and estimated economic impact on the local economy.