Nexon
1-4-5 Roppongi Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 106-0032,
Japan
Tokyo, 106-0032,
Japan
81 3 6629 5328
Professional Services
Nexon Technographics
Nexon Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Nexon and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 9329 Nexon employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Nexon has purchased the following applications: Polygon Supernets for Blockchain Platform in 2023, Microsoft 365 for Collaboration in 2019, Amazon SES for Transactional Email in 2020 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Nexon is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Polygon Labs , Oasys , Microsoft or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Nexon revenues, which have grown to $3.04 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Nexon intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Nexon Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Nexon Blockchain
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| Polygon Labs | Legacy | Polygon Supernets | Blockchain Platform | Blockchain | n/a | 2023 | 2023 |
In 2023, Nexon implemented Polygon Supernets, a Blockchain Platform, to build a dedicated application-specific Supernet that will power the blockchain ecosystem for MapleStory Universe and expand its in-game economy. The implementation targets MapleStory Universe and its global community of roughly 180 million registered users, aligning a customized blockchain environment with Nexon’s existing online game operations across more than 100 countries.
The Polygon Supernets deployment emphasizes game-specific chain customization, including support for NFT issuance and on-chain collectible management to enable players to earn and collect NFT items through gameplay. Configuration priorities described by Nexon include tailored transaction processing and fee economics optimized for massively multiplayer online gameplay, and smart contract-driven item utilities that can unlock benefits across the wider MapleStory Universe.
Operational integration centers on connecting the Polygon Supernet to MapleStory gameplay systems and the current Web2 item economy, transitioning player-item interactions toward on-chain ownership and marketplace activity. Nexon will work closely with Polygon Labs on development and go-to-market activities for the Supernet, structuring the implementation to support the company’s existing global player base and ecosystem of community channels.
Governance and operational controls are being aligned to manage game economy mechanics on-chain, with Nexon positioning a dedicated Polygon Supernet as the control plane for new NFT utilities and economic workflows. Public statements from Nexon indicate the Supernet will propel the in-game economy and expand the NFT ecosystem envisioned by MapleStory Universe, while reinforcing Nexon’s role in Web3 gaming initiatives, as coordinated with Polygon Labs.
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Blockchain Platform | Blockchain |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Nexon Collaboration
Vendor |
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Application |
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| Microsoft | Legacy | Microsoft 365 | Collaboration | Collaboration | n/a | 2019 | 2019 |
In 2019, Nexon implemented Microsoft 365. Nexon, a Professional Services company headquartered in Japan with 9,329 employees, deployed Microsoft 365 as a Collaboration platform to support corporate communication and content workflows.
The Microsoft 365 deployment centers on standard Collaboration capabilities including Exchange Online for email, Microsoft Teams for synchronous communication, SharePoint Online for intranet and document management, OneDrive for Business for personal file storage, and the Office productivity suite for document authoring and collaboration. Configuration work emphasized tenant-level administration, collaborative document workflows, and centralized content publishing patterns consistent with enterprise Collaboration implementations.
The implementation is referenced on Nexon's corporate website, indicating public acknowledgment of Microsoft 365 usage. Operational coverage is focused on corporate collaboration and internal communications within Nexon Japan, with governance handled through Microsoft 365 administrative controls and centralized user provisioning workflows aligned to Collaboration category best practices.
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Nexon PaaS
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| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Legacy | Amazon SES | Transactional Email | PaaS | n/a | 2020 | 2020 |
In 2020, Nexon implemented Amazon SES as its Transactional Email platform to handle website-driven transactional messaging. The deployment used Amazon SES as a cloud-native email sending service integrated directly into Nexon’s public website and backend mail flows, positioning Amazon SES as the primary engine for programmatic message delivery.
Amazon SES was configured to support both SMTP and API-based sending, reusable email templates, bounce and complaint handling, suppression list management, and delivery notification workflows. The implementation included domain verification and standard email authentication controls such as DKIM and SPF to align sending domains with authenticated delivery practices for Transactional Email.
Operational scope centered on website transactional flows including account notifications, password resets, and receipt communications, with email orchestration implemented within the web application backend. Governance emphasized centralized sending domain policies, suppression and complaint controls, and monitoring of delivery events through Amazon SES reporting and notification channels.
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Nexon IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2019 | 2019 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Nexon
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Apps Being Evaluated by Nexon Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Nexon Technographics
Nexon is a Professional Services organization based in Japan,
with around 9329 employees and annual revenues of $3.04 billion.
Nexon operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Polygon Supernets, Microsoft 365 and Amazon SES,
covering areas like Blockchain Platform, Collaboration and Transactional Email.
Nexon has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Polygon Labs, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Nexon recently adopted applications including
Polygon Supernets in 2023, Oasys Blockchain Platform in 2023 and Amazon SES in 2020,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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