Bugs, obsolescence and communication failures in business systems
First written in FY2016. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 17 of 84 companies on the "Worse" side.
122 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If an undetected bug arose during the programming process, the systems became obsolete, unauthorized programs such as malware or ransomware infiltrated them, or systems or communications lines became unavailable due to a natural disaster, accident or other event and recovery was delayed, the group's operating results may be affected.」
Continues to identify the risks of bugs, obsolescence, malware and ransomware, communications failures and delayed recovery. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If an undetected bug arose during the programming process, the systems became obsolete, unauthorized programs such as malware or ransomware infiltrated them, or systems or communications lines became unavailable due to a natural disaster, accident or other event and recovery was delayed, the group's operating results may be affected.」
Continues to identify the risks of bugs, obsolescence, malware and ransomware, communications failures and delayed recovery. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「We are continuously upgrading our business systems. However, if an undetected bug arose during the programming process, the systems became obsolete, unauthorized programs such as malware or ransomware infiltrated them, or systems or communications lines became unavailable due to a natural disaster, accident or other event and recovery was delayed, the group's operating results may be affected.」
In addition to the previously identified risks of bugs, obsolescence and communications failures, the infiltration of malware and ransomware has been explicitly identified as a risk factor. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Although we regularly upgrade our business systems, undiscovered bugs introduced during program development, obsolescence, or interruptions to communications lines caused by natural disasters or accidents, together with delays in restoration, may affect the Group's results.」
Identifies bugs, obsolescence, communications outages and restoration delays as risks to business systems used for staffing, progress management, billing and sales management.