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IIJ Group Acquires Certification in Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Singapore Standard, a Singapore Cloud IT Security Standard

June 29, 2016

TOKYO-June 29, 2016-IIJ Global Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. (IIJ Global Solutions Singapore), a fully-owned subsidiary of Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that it has acquired certification in the Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Singapore Standard 584 Level-1, a cloud certification system operated by the Information Technology Standards Committee (ITSC) of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), effective as of June 20, 2016.

The MTCS is the world's first cloud security standard developed under the ITSC for cloud service providers in Singapore to evaluate data security in terms of stability and confidentiality in cloud services, as well as the transparency of cloud operating platforms. A virtual platform of cloud services provided by the IIJ Group in Singapore as part of the IIJ GIO Singapore Service was recognized as meeting the certification requirements of MTCS Level-1, which includes the adoption of risk management and comprehensive management processes. This certification will be valid for three years with yearly surveillance audits to be conducted.

By acquiring this certification, IIJ Global Solutions Singapore has made it possible for customers with a focus on information security, such as those in finance, to have more peace of mind upon using the IIJ GIO Singapore Service. This certification also allows the company to make proactive proposals involving cloud services for government-related projects, which have been on the rise since last year.

IIJ Global Solutions Singapore will continue to enhance its IT security management in order to bring safe and reliable cloud services to its customers.

About IIJ Global Solutions Singapore

IIJ Global Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. (IIJ Global Solutions Singapore) was formerly Exlayer Singapore Pte. Ltd., established in October 2008, and has been a wholly owned subsidiary of IIJ since joining the IIJ Group in April 2012. The company serves as the IIJ Group's representative in Singapore, supporting IT implementation for both local companies and Japanese companies with locations in Singapore and the surrounding countries.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the U.S. NASDAQ Stock Market in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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