Pursuing growth opportunities in vehicle electrification and autonomous driving, generative AI and robotics, and digital transformation and cloud computing

「In the Solution Business, investment in IT infrastructure using generative AI and cloud technologies continued to expand against the backdrop of corporate demand for DX and operational efficiency. Investment aimed at upgrading services and strengthening competitiveness through data utilization, as well as strengthening security, also moved into full swing, and demand for investment from a medium- to long-term growth perspective remained firm.」

「Corporate IT-related investment remained strong, supported by the introduction of DX and AI technologies, and sales of a broad range of products remained firm. As a result, revenue was ¥49,983 million, up 1.3% year on year, and operating income was ¥1,698 million, up 4.6%.」

「In the IT sector, attention to data analysis and processing accompanying the rapid development of generative AI increased further, while companies’ promotion of DX remained active.」

「In addition to the automotive sector, where electrification and autonomous driving are advancing, interest in generative AI and robotics remains high. Against the backdrop of the spread of DX (digital transformation) and cloud services, companies continue to show strong demand for IT-related investment.」