Expected Expansion of Infrastructure, ICT and IoT-Related Systems Investment

「As technological change and advances in AI accelerate, customer needs have become more diverse. To respond to these needs quickly and flexibly, we are focusing on expanding the areas we cover and introducing the latest technologies.」

「In the information and communications sector, 5G services are expanding, technologies such as digital twins are advancing rapidly, and the analysis and use of various types of data are progressing. Improvements in convenience and efficiency are expected to accelerate further with the spread and advancement of AI.」

「With rapid technological transformation and advances in the AI field, the importance of data centers and cloud services that store and process large volumes of data is growing further.」

「As new technologies centered on generative AI become more widespread, the importance of data centers and cloud services that store and process large volumes of data is growing further. In addition, in the energy-related business, investment in battery storage, power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and related areas is expected to accelerate further as part of efforts to realize a decarbonized society.」

「In the information and communications sector, the company’s business domain, the progress of digitalization across society has made advanced and resilient communications networks essential infrastructure supporting all socioeconomic activity. Such networks are required to withstand major natural disasters, cyber-security threats, and growing data traffic, while the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data is also increasing further.」

「In the construction sector, although the impact of soaring energy prices continues, private-sector capital investment is showing signs of recovery, including increased investment in semiconductor-related industries and software aimed at further improving productivity. In recent years, the volume of data in circulation has been increasing, further raising the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data.」

「In recent years, the volume of data in circulation has been increasing, further raising the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data.」

「While the volume of data in circulation is increasing as digitalization advances to address social and economic issues, the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data is growing further.」

「Data demand is continuing to increase, partly due to the promotion of digitalization in government administration, and the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data is also growing. In addition, in the energy-related business, investment in battery storage, power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and related areas is expected to accelerate going forward as renewable energy expands toward the realization of a decarbonized society.」

「Data demand is expected to continue increasing, partly due to the promotion of digitalization in government administration, and the importance of data centers that store and process large volumes of data is also expected to grow further.」

「The Basic Policy on the Vision for a Digital Garden City Nation was approved by the Cabinet, accelerating the development of digital infrastructure nationwide toward creating “a society where everyone can live conveniently and comfortably anywhere in the country.” Investment is also expected in the energy sector supporting this initiative, including the reinforcement of power transmission and distribution infrastructure and the sophistication of its operation.」

「Development of information infrastructure serving as the foundation of a digital society is accelerating, and investment to close the digital divide is also expected to continue. In the construction sector, private-sector capital investment is showing signs of recovery, while public investment is expected to remain steady, including maintenance and renewal work to address the aging of roads and other social infrastructure.」

「The launch of the Digital Agency in September is expected to lead to active investment in the digitalization of administrative systems.」

「The launch of the Digital Agency, scheduled for September 2021, is expected to advance various initiatives aimed at creating a digital society. In the construction sector, while private-sector capital investment is expected to continue declining, partly due to the impact of COVID-19, government construction investment is expected to remain steady as efforts to address disaster prevention and mitigation, aging infrastructure, and national resilience accelerate.」

「In the construction sector, private-sector capital investment is trending downward, partly due to the impact of COVID-19, while government construction investment, centered on public works, remains steady for national resilience and measures to address aging infrastructure.」

「However, in the information and communications sector, which is the company’s business domain, investment is continuing as digital transformation advances, mainly among private-sector companies, through the launch of commercial 5G services, expected to support IoT, the rollout of projects to develop advanced wireless environments in rural areas, and initiatives to reform working practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the construction sector, although private-sector capital investment is trending downward after Olympic-related demand ran its course, public investment related to the maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure nationwide remains steady.」

「While digital transformation initiatives had previously centered on private-sector companies, related investment by the national and local governments is expected to expand going forward, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.」

「In the information and communications sector, commercial 5G services have begun as the ICT infrastructure for the rapidly evolving IoT era, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and various telecommunications carriers have announced plans to bring forward the installation of 5G base stations, indicating steady investment trends. In addition, business reforms using digital technologies are advancing in response to changes in working practices and lifestyles, accelerating companies’ digital transformation initiatives.」

「ICT investment is robust, with digital transformation advancing as IoT, AI, big data analytics, and other technologies become more widespread.」

「In the information and communications sector, ICT investment is on an upward trend, supported by the spread of IoT and the expansion of advanced technologies such as AI, with businesses that collect and analyze big data growing rapidly.」

「In addition, as AI and cloud technologies began to penetrate business operations, markets leveraging big data expanded rapidly, and ICT investment has been shifting from hardware to software and then to services.」

「In the urban infrastructure business, ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, redevelopment projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area were actively pursued, while construction investment by local governments nationwide remained at high levels, driven by disaster mitigation, disaster prevention, and regional revitalization. Against this backdrop, the company pursued large-scale projects, including 700 MHz-band TV reception countermeasure work, electrical equipment work, and utility-pole removal work.」

「また、国や自治体等の各種投資や首都圏における再開発事業が積極的に展開される中、700MHz周波数帯TV受信対策工事及び太陽光発電施設建設工事などに取り組んだほか、ごみ処理施設建設工事やバイオマス発電施設建設工事などの環境分野における大型案件を受注しました。」

「In the urban infrastructure business, as infrastructure development began ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the company carried out LED conversion work for lighting equipment at competition venues. Amid active investment by the national and local governments and the vigorous rollout of redevelopment projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it pursued large-scale projects, including electrical equipment work for data centers, development work for disaster-prevention administrative radio systems, and communications equipment work for expressways. Orders for 700 MHz-band TV reception countermeasure work also began in earnest in the Tokyo metropolitan area.」

「In the urban infrastructure business, as infrastructure development began ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the company won orders for electrical and other equipment work associated with road improvements around competition venues. Amid active investment by the national and local governments and the vigorous rollout of redevelopment projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it also pursued large-scale projects, including solar power facility construction, electrical equipment work for large buildings, and communications equipment work for expressways.」

「In the public and private sectors, various investments by local governments and others and redevelopment projects have been actively undertaken as a result of national resilience initiatives and regional revitalization plans led by the national government and public authorities, as well as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. ICT investment has also become increasingly robust, including enhanced information-network security and the expansion of cloud services accompanying the arrival of the full-scale IoT era.」

「In the public and private sectors, various investments by local governments and others and redevelopment projects have been actively undertaken as a result of national resilience initiatives and regional revitalization plans led by the national government and public authorities, as well as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. ICT investment has also become increasingly robust, including enhanced information-network security and the expansion of cloud services accompanying the arrival of the full-scale IoT era.」

「In the public and private sectors, infrastructure investment is expected to accelerate, including ICT investment by local governments and others prompted by national resilience and regional revitalization, electrical equipment construction and utility-pole removal projects in Tokyo metropolitan redevelopment projects related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the renewal of aging social infrastructure. Systems investment to respond swiftly to the IoT era is also expected to increase, including security enhancements and migration to cloud services.」

「In the public and private sectors, infrastructure investment is expected to accelerate, including ICT investment by local governments and others prompted by national resilience and regional revitalization, electrical equipment construction and utility-pole removal projects in Tokyo metropolitan redevelopment projects related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the renewal of aging social infrastructure. Systems investment to respond swiftly to the IoT era is also expected to increase, including security enhancements and the introduction of the My Number system.」

「In the public and private sectors, infrastructure investment is expected to accelerate, including ICT investment by local governments and others prompted by national resilience and regional revitalization, electrical equipment construction and utility-pole removal projects in Tokyo metropolitan redevelopment projects related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the renewal of aging social infrastructure. Systems investment to respond swiftly to the IoT era is also expected to increase, including security enhancements and the introduction of the My Number system.」

「Infrastructure investment is expected to remain firm, including ICT investment by local governments prompted by national resilience and regional revitalization initiatives, electrical-equipment and utility-undergrounding work associated with redevelopment projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the renewal of aging social infrastructure. Systems investment to respond rapidly to the IoT era is also expected to expand steadily.」