Risk of System Outages Due to Data Center and Communications Failures
First written in FY2016. 3 of 6 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「From the perspectives of optimizing the Group as a whole and strengthening responses to information security and business continuity, the Group will strengthen IT governance by building a new network and centrally managing investment plans and processes.」
The response to system shutdown and communication disruption risks was expanded to include a new network, a common accounting system, centralized management of IT investment, and stronger business continuity measures. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「To prepare for natural disasters that threaten business continuity, the Group has strengthened its systems from the perspectives of maintaining critical operations, including funding and payments, and securing critical infrastructure such as systems. It also continues to conduct BCP training to enable rapid recovery and resumption of operations after a disaster.」
Measures against system shutdown and communication disruption risks were expanded to include securing critical operations and infrastructure and continuing BCP training. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「A backup center for the Kansai data center, which processes important data primarily related to payments, has been established in the Kanto region. This is intended to ensure that, even in the event of an unforeseen disaster, stores outside the affected area can continue operating without disruption.」
As a response to data center and communication disruption risks, a backup center was established in the Kanto region in addition to the Kansai center, making business continuity measures more concrete. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, if system failures occur due to defects in software or hardware, computer viruses, unauthorized intrusions into networks, or other causes, the resulting disruption to business operations could affect the Group's business performance and financial condition.」
The risk of business interruption caused by system failures and network intrusions was reaffirmed, and measures to minimize the impact through BCP, store design, and digital security measures were identified. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If extraordinary natural disasters or accidents damage facilities, shut down systems, or disrupt communications with individual business locations, the Group's business activities may be disrupted, adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
The risks of failures at external data centers, system shutdowns, and communication disruptions, as well as the related safety measures, have been reaffirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If extraordinary natural disasters or accidents damage facilities, shut down systems, or disrupt communications with individual business locations, the Group's business activities may be disrupted, adversely affecting its business performance and financial condition.」
On the assumption that external data centers are centrally managed and equipped with safety measures, system shutdowns and communication disruptions caused by disasters and accidents are identified as risks.