Thirdwave

About Thirdwave

Thirdwave Corporation is an ICT solutions company that operates the PC shop chain and e-commerce site "Dospara". The company was founded in March 1984 and initially started by importing and selling parts from overseas manufacturers for customers who wanted to build their own PCs. Soon after, Thirdwave began manufacturing and selling build-to-order (BTO) PCs. Kensuke Ozaki serves as the Chairman and CEO.

The company's business is centered around the manufacturing and sales of custom-made PCs, peripherals, and software, catering to both individual and corporate clients. They operate through the retail brand "Dospara," which has physical stores across Japan and a comprehensive online store. The company's product lineup includes three main PC brands: "GALLERIA" for gaming, "raytrek" for professional creators and corporate use, and the general-purpose "THIRDWAVE" brand, which offers a balance of performance and cost. Thirdwave's production and logistics are centralized at its Ayase Head Office Plant, ensuring quality control and efficient delivery.

Thirdwave serves a wide range of customers, from PC game users and CG creators to researchers and business professionals who require high-performance hardware. The business model revolves around providing customized IT environments tailored to specific user needs. In addition to hardware sales, the company has expanded its services to include high-performance PC rentals, on-site support, system integration, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The company is also heavily involved in the e-sports community, sponsoring events like the "NASEF JAPAN All-Japan High School e-Sports Championship" and hosting its own tournaments to foster the growth of the gaming ecosystem.