Consideration of developing new services using a cloud platform
First written in FY2018. 5 of 14 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, we improved the functionality of existing services, verified concepts for new services, and conducted research into related cloud technologies, mainly in the cloud solutions business.」
The previous consideration of new services through the use of a cloud platform was implemented through improvements to existing service functionality, verification of new service concepts, and research into cloud technologies. Separately recorded research and development expenses were ¥0 thousand. - 2026-05-28AdvancedEarnings presentation
「We will actively use AI to improve our own operations, but we also intend to provide AI-based improvements and value to other companies, and therefore believe we may enter AI-related businesses.」
The scope of AI use has expanded beyond internal operational improvement and service applications to providing value to other companies and potentially entering AI-related businesses. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「We will actively pursue research and development into advanced technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and their application to services, continuously create innovation, and build an organisation capable of responding rapidly to market changes and increasingly sophisticated customer needs. In addition, to maximise synergies with businesses acquired through M&A at an early stage, we will promote the integration of technologies, services and sales channels and strengthen the overall capabilities of the group.」
The theme has been reorganised from considering new services through the use of a cloud platform to conducting research and development into advanced technologies such as AI, applying them to services, and creating innovation through integration with M&A-acquired businesses. - FY2025-H1DroppedAnnual report
「(4) Research and development activities Not applicable.」
Regarding the previously disclosed development of new services using a cloud platform, the report states that there were no applicable research and development activities during the interim accounting period. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥131 thousand. The main research and development activities comprised expenses for new services, including cloud platform usage fees incurred for development.」
Research and development for new service development and the use of a cloud platform were again disclosed, with research and development expenses of ¥131 thousand recorded. - FY2024-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses incurred during the first quarter of the current cumulative period were ¥0 million.」
No specific activities relating to new service development using a cloud platform, which had been described in the previous fiscal year, are disclosed, and research and development expenses for the quarter were ¥0 million. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥335 thousand. The main research and development activities are as follows. All of the resulting benefits belong to the Remote Mail business as a segment. The main research and development activities comprise expenses for new services, including cloud platform usage fees incurred for development.」
Research and development for new services and the use of the cloud platform were again disclosed, with research and development expenses of ¥335 thousand recorded. - FY2023-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses incurred during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥0 million.」
The quarterly report contains no specific description of the previously disclosed activities relating to new service development using a cloud platform, and research and development expenses are also zero. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥239 thousand. The main research and development activities are as follows. All of the resulting benefits belong to the Remote Mail business as a segment. The main research and development activities comprise expenses for new services, including cloud platform usage fees incurred for development.」
Although research and development expenses were zero in the previous quarter, the full-year report again describes research and development for new services and the use of the cloud platform, and records research and development expenses of ¥239 thousand. - FY2021-Q2DroppedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥0 million.」
No research and development expenses were incurred during the quarter, and there is no specific description of activities relating to new service development using a cloud platform. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥12 thousand. The main research and development activities are as follows. All of the resulting benefits belong to the Remote Mail business as a segment. The main research and development activities comprise expenses for new services, including cloud platform usage fees incurred for development.」
Research and development for new services and the use of the cloud platform were again disclosed, with research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year amounting to ¥12 thousand. - FY2020-Q1DroppedAnnual report
「No research and development expenses were incurred during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period.」
With respect to the previously disclosed consideration of new service development using a cloud platform, this quarterly report contains no specific description of research and development activities, and no research and development expenses were incurred during the quarter. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,019 thousand. The main research and development activities are as follows. All of the resulting benefits belong to the Remote Mail business as a segment. The main research and development activities comprise expenses for new services, including personnel expenses and cloud platform usage fees incurred for development.」
Research and development for new services continued, with research and development expenses increasing from ¥23 thousand in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,019 thousand. Personnel expenses and cloud platform usage fees are identified as the uses of these funds. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「The main research and development activity is the cost of using a cloud platform for developing new services. We are examining the market potential of new services based on the knowledge gained through use of this cloud platform.」
The company is examining the market potential of new services based on knowledge gained through use of the cloud platform. Total research and development expenses are stated as ¥23 thousand.