Risk of falling behind rapid technological innovation
First written in FY2017. 2 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
No.1 moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 9 of 32 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2027-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, the business environment is undergoing significant changes, including environmental changes such as the large-scale natural disasters caused by climate change that have occurred frequently in recent years, rising personnel and logistics costs against a backdrop of worsening labor shortages, the need to respond to technological innovation including generative AI, and initiatives to achieve a decarbonized society.」
Newly identifies responding to technological innovation, including generative AI, as a challenge in adapting to the changing business environment. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group obtains this information from manufacturers and external seminars and provides training to its employees. However, if it is unable to secure sufficient time or funding for employee training and this hinders its response to technological innovation, this may affect the Group's business, operating results and financial condition.」
Reiterates responding to technological innovation through obtaining information from manufacturers and external seminars and providing employee training. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group obtains this information from manufacturers and external seminars and provides training to its employees. However, if it is unable to secure sufficient time or funding for employee training and this hinders its response to technological innovation, this may affect the Group's business, operating results and financial condition.」
Reiterates responding to technological innovation through obtaining information from manufacturers and external seminars and providing employee training. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group obtains this information from manufacturers and external seminars and provides training to its employees. However, if it is unable to secure sufficient time or funding for employee training and this hinders its response to technological innovation, this may affect the Group's business, operating results and financial condition.」
Explicitly describes obtaining information from manufacturers and external seminars and providing employee training as response measures. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In the security and network-related markets, where technological innovation is advancing rapidly, it is necessary to accurately monitor market trends, including new entrants and the distribution of substitute products, acquire cutting-edge technologies and expertise, and continue providing them to customers.」
Indicates a business structure that requires the Group to respond to smart devices, cloud services and advanced security technologies.