Client Success Stories
2025.06.27
Trusted Technology Partner for a Global Ride-Hailing and Delivery Platform in Japan
Client
Global Ride-Hailing & Food Delivery Platform (Name withheld)
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Food Delivery, Technology
Location: Japan – Nationwide Support including Tokyo HQ, regional offices, and field operations
Background
Over a multi-year engagement, mtc has served as a trusted technology partner to a global leader in both ride-hailing and on-demand food delivery services. Supporting operations across mobility (rides) and delivery (eats) divisions, mtc has been involved in everything from headquarters design and branch rollouts to dark store deployments, data center work, and executive event support.
The client’s Japan operations are fast-paced, evolving rapidly in response to market needs, requiring a partner that can move quickly, scale up, and deliver with precision.
Scope of Work
Headquarters and Branch Office Support
- Full IT and AV design and implementation for the Tokyo headquarters
- Expansion projects including new floor fit-outs and video conferencing standardization
- New branch office openings across Japan (Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, etc.)
- Closure and decommissioning of offices, including IT asset removal, data security, and handback coordination
Dark Grocery Rollouts – Uber Eats Japan
- Rapid build and deployment of dozens of “dark grocery” or micro-fulfillment centers
- Full network and IT setup, including cabling, WAPs, internet circuit coordination, equipment installation
- Delivered under tight deadlines with flexible scheduling and ongoing adjustments
Data Center and Infrastructure Work
- Design and hands-on support for data center racks, structured cabling, switch installation, patching, and server moves
- Edge computing support and infrastructure maintenance
Executive and Event Support
- AV and IT setup for high-profile events, including CEO visits and internal all-hands
- Ensuring flawless live video, connectivity, and presentation systems
Challenges
- Simultaneous support for multiple business units with different requirements
- Handling frequent site strategy changes (openings, closures, consolidations)
- Operating with compressed timelines, often requiring install and handover within days
- Coordinating between local teams, APAC stakeholders, and US-based IT leadership
mtc’s Role
mtc has acted as an extension of the client’s internal team, providing:
- End-to-end delivery for IT, AV, security, and networking
- Bilingual project management to coordinate global standards with local vendors and contractors
- Rapid response for emergency support, equipment swaps, and project changes
- On-the-ground technical knowledge of the Japanese market, regulatory landscape, and vendor ecosystem
Results
- Consistent delivery on time and on budget, across diverse project types
- Built a long-term relationship based on trust, agility, and technical strength
- Became a go-to partner for complex, urgent, or non-standard technology rollouts
- Helped maintain business continuity and technical consistency during aggressive growth and restructuring periods
Highlights
- Multi-year nationwide support across both ride-hailing and food delivery divisions
- Full IT and AV support for offices, dark stores, events, and infrastructure
- Trusted to deliver fast, quietly, and correctly – even in high-pressure scenarios
- Recognized internally by the client as a critical partner for Japan-based operations