July 16, 2026

To all the press

GMO TECH, Inc.

"MEO Dashboard byGMO",
In the MEO category of the "ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer"
Received the highest "Leader" award for the 21th consecutive term, a first in history
~15th "Leader" Award in the Social Media Management category~

　MEO provided by GMO TECH, Inc. (CEO: Ryoichi Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as GMO TECH), a member of the GMO Internet Group^{(※ 1)}The store DX management tool "MEO Dashboard byGMO" won the "ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer" (organized by ITcloud Co., Ltd. URL:https://www.itreview.jp/award/2026_summer.html) and won the highest award, "Leader" in the MEO and SNS Management categories.
　This marks the 21st consecutive "Leader" award in the MEO category, making "MEO Dashboard byGMO" the first company in history to achieve 21 consecutive awards in this category. In addition, it also received the "Leader" award for the 15th time in the SNS management category. The award recognized its ability to centralize information management and SNS operations for multiple stores, as well as its ability to reduce operational workload through the use of AI functions.

(*1) MEO (Map Engine Optimization): This refers to measures taken to make it easier for people to find stores and facilities using map searches such as Google Maps.

[About "MEO Dashboard byGMO"] (URL:https://meo-dash.com/meo-dashboard/）
　"MEO Dashboard byGMO" is an MEO (Map Engine Optimization) store DX management tool that allows you to centrally manage Google Business Profiles and social media accounts for multiple stores. By enabling you to update store information, manage posts, respond to reviews, and perform analysis all in one place, it streamlines MEO operations for companies that operate multiple stores.

■主な機能
- Managing Google Business Profiles for Multiple Stores
- Bulk update of store information
・SNS management
- Analysis of operational status
• Customer review support and reporting function
- AI posting assistant function
・ AI-powered automated response function for customer reviews

　In recent years, search using generative AI has become widespread. Google's "AI Overviews" has surpassed 20 billion monthly users.^{(※ 2)}The number of monthly active users of "AI mode" has also exceeded 10 billion.^{(※ 3)}.
With these changes, businesses and stores are now focusing on how they are introduced and quoted in AI responses to searches that include local place names as a new opportunity to attract customers.
　"MEO Dashboard byGMO" features AI-powered operational efficiency improvements and functions to enhance information on your Google Business Profile. Through these features, it supports customer acquisition in the age of AI search.

(*2) 2025 Q2 Earnings Call｜Alphabet
https://abc.xyz/investor/events/event-details/2025/2025-Q2-Earnings-Call/
(*3) The New Era of AI Search | Google Japan Blog
https://blog.google/intl/ja-jp/products/explore-get-answers/search-io-2026/

[Evaluation Points]
　User reviews praised the system for its ability to reduce daily operational burden through centralized management of information across multiple stores and AI-powered operational support.

■Reviews about "MEO Dashboard byGMO"
URL:https://www.itreview.jp/products/meo-dashboard/reviews

[About the "ITreview Grid Award"]
　ITreview is a review platform for business-oriented IT products and cloud services. Based on user reviews, it operates the "ITreview Grid," which visualizes customer satisfaction and market awareness of products, and once a quarter, it recognizes highly-rated products with the "ITreview Grid Award."
　Products in areas with high customer satisfaction on "ITreview Grid" are awarded the "High Performer" badge, while products that receive high ratings in both customer satisfaction and recognition are awarded the "Leader" badge.

■ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer
URL:https://www.itreview.jp/award/2026_summer.html
MEO category:https://www.itreview.jp/categories/meo
SNS management department:https://www.itreview.jp/categories/sns-management

【About the future】
　GMO TECH will continue to expand its functions to support store operators in their digital transformation, and will also promote the development of services that lead to more efficient MEO operations and improved results in attracting customers to stores.

[About GMO TECH]

　GMO TECH, Inc. is a technology company that leverages AI and SaaS to support businesses in achieving sales growth and improving operational efficiency.
　In addition to developing customer acquisition support businesses in the SEO, MEO, and AI marketing fields, including the store customer acquisition DX SaaS "MEO Dash! byGMO," we also provide operational efficiency support through the real estate DX SaaS "GMO Rental DX," and operate affiliate advertising, internet media, and payment services businesses.
　Leveraging our unique AI technology and in-house developed products, we are promoting the creation of systems that enable AI to continuously deliver value in business operations, supporting companies' digital transformation and sustainable growth.

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[Press inquiries]
GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.
　Public Relations Department Kobayashi
　TEL:03-5489-6370 FAX:03-5489-6371
　E-mail: hd-press@hd.gmotech.jp

GMO Internet Group, Inc.
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TEL：03-5456-2695
Contact Us:https://group.gmo/contact/press-inquiries/

[Contact information regarding services]
GMO TECH, Inc.
　Product Marketing Division, Sales Department
　TEL: 03-4405-0939 (direct) FAX: 03-5489-6371
　E-mail: pm-marketing@gmotech.jp

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