System Failures and Communication Infrastructure Failures
First written in FY2016. 3 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
Crooz moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 1 year before the typical company in this theme (2026).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 16 of 83 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「In managing these information assets, the Group has implemented security measures including preventing unauthorized external access and information leaks by insiders. In addition, it conducts regular security assessments to verify the appropriateness of these measures.」
The focus has shifted from the general risk of system and telecommunications infrastructure failures to cybersecurity risks relating to information assets, including customers’ information systems and confidential and personal information. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Group takes all possible measures by building systems and network configurations that prioritize safety and availability and conducting regular checks. However, if a sudden concentration of access to the servers for any reason renders the Group’s servers inoperable, or if an unforeseen event such as a fire, earthquake or power outage affects the systems of telecommunications carriers, telecommunications infrastructure companies or the Group, lost business opportunities may arise and the Group’s business performance may be affected.」
The risk of system and telecommunications infrastructure failures, and the measures involving configurations that prioritize safety and availability and regular checks, are reconfirmed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group takes all possible measures by building systems and network configurations that prioritize safety and availability and conducting regular checks. However, if a sudden concentration of access to the servers for any reason renders the Group’s servers inoperable, or if an unforeseen event such as a fire, earthquake or power outage affects the systems of telecommunications carriers, telecommunications infrastructure companies or the Group, lost business opportunities may arise and the Group’s business performance may be affected.」
The risk of system and telecommunications infrastructure failures, and the measures involving configurations that prioritize safety and availability and regular checks, are reconfirmed. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group takes all possible measures by building systems and network configurations that prioritize safety and availability and conducting regular checks. However, if a sudden concentration of access to the servers for any reason renders the Group’s servers inoperable, or if an unforeseen event such as a fire, earthquake or power outage affects the systems of telecommunications carriers, telecommunications infrastructure companies or the Group, lost business opportunities may arise and the Group’s business performance may be affected.」
Although the risk of system failures continues, specific measures are described, including configurations that prioritize safety and availability and regular checks. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Group’s business depends not only on its own systems but also on the systems of telecommunications carriers, telecommunications infrastructure companies and platform companies. Malfunctions in their communications networks or hardware could affect the services provided by the Group.」
The risk of failures associated with dependence on the Group’s own and external systems and telecommunications infrastructure is reconfirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group’s business depends not only on its own systems but also on the systems of telecommunications carriers, telecommunications infrastructure companies and platform companies. Malfunctions in their communications networks or hardware could affect the services provided by the Group.」
The risk of system failures arising from dependence on external systems as well as the Group’s own systems is identified.