Intensifying Global Competition and More Sophisticated Customer Requirements
First written in FY2016. 14 of 20 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 8 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
22 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「In the field of business application systems, our main business area, there is strong demand for us to address customers' increasingly sophisticated and complex system needs, including compliance with the new lease accounting standard and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), stronger governance covering overseas group companies, and the emergence of new solutions in the fields of AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (the Internet of Things).」
We have reaffirmed our understanding that customer needs are becoming more sophisticated and complex as a result of the new lease accounting standard, IFRS, governance requirements, AI and IoT, among other factors. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, demand for digital investment through the promotion of DX and the use of AI continued, driven by companies' need to strengthen competitiveness and improve operational efficiency amid this macroeconomic environment. In addition, efforts to address new management challenges, including the promotion of sustainability management and compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), became more active, and software investment supporting these initiatives remained firm.」
Sustainability management and IFRS compliance have been added to DX and AI as new management challenges, broadening the scope of customer requirements. - FY2024-Q3Continued IT investment driven by DXAnnual report
「In the information services industry, economic uncertainty persists due to rising prices, a weaker yen and other factors. At the same time, IT investment aimed at achieving DX is continuing, particularly among large and mid-sized companies.」
We explained that, while customers face uncertainty caused by rising prices and the weaker yen, IT investment aimed at achieving DX has continued, particularly among large and midsize companies. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, demand for systems driven by companies’ digital transformation (DX) initiatives, productivity improvements, operational efficiency and stronger governance, including at overseas group companies, remains present. However, companies appeared cautious in making investment decisions amid current favorable economic conditions.」
While customers require support for DX, productivity improvements, operational efficiency and stronger governance, we have reaffirmed our understanding of customer requirements and market conditions that investment decisions remain cautious. - FY2024-Q1Replacement demand driven by DX and more cautious investmentAnnual report
「In the information services industry, demand for system upgrades to improve productivity and operational efficiency remains high, supported by companies’ digital transformation (DX) initiatives and other factors. However, companies appeared cautious in making investment decisions amid current economic conditions.」
On the customer side, demand for replacements aimed at achieving DX, improving productivity and streamlining operations remains strong, while investment decisions have become more cautious amid weaker economic sentiment. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed-asset solutions field, which is our core business, the Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ), the body responsible for setting Japanese accounting standards, is currently developing a new lease accounting standard that would require assets and liabilities to be recognized for all leases, as part of the convergence of Japanese accounting standards with International Financial Reporting Standards.」
We have reaffirmed changes in the regulatory environment, including the development of the new lease accounting standard, as a driver of demand for fixed-asset solutions. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed-asset solutions field, which is our core business, the Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ), the body responsible for setting Japanese accounting standards, is currently developing a new lease accounting standard that would require assets and liabilities to be recognized for all leases, as part of the convergence of Japanese accounting standards with International Financial Reporting Standards.」
We continue to expect demand for fixed-asset solutions as a result of changes in the regulatory and technological environment, including the development of the new lease accounting standard. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, demand for IT investment aimed at work-style reform, addressing labor shortages and strengthening governance remains high.」
Reconfirming the recognition of a business environment in which customer demand for IT investment aimed at work-style reform, addressing labor shortages and strengthening governance remains high. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset systems field, which is a core business area for the Group, an increasing number of companies are actively investing in systems to respond globally, improve productivity associated with work-style reform and strengthen governance.」
Reconfirming the recognition that active system investment by customer companies is increasing against a backdrop of global responsiveness, improved productivity and stronger governance. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset management systems field, which is a core business area for the Group, an increasing number of companies are considering rebuilding their systems to improve productivity, respond globally and strengthen governance.」
Reconfirming the increase in demand to rebuild fixed asset management systems against a backdrop of improved productivity, global responsiveness and stronger governance. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the field of business application systems, which is the Group's main focus, there is strong demand to address increasingly sophisticated and complex customer system needs and new technologies, including IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), stronger governance encompassing overseas group companies, and the emergence of new solutions in fields such as AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (the Internet of Things).」
Reconfirming the increasing sophistication and complexity of customer needs, including responses to IFRS, governance of overseas group companies, AI and IoT. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset systems field, which is a core business area for the Group, demand for strategic system investment is rising from the perspectives of improving productivity through business-process standardization, responding to globalization and strengthening governance.」
Reconfirming the increase in demand for strategic system investment against a backdrop of improved productivity, responses to globalization and stronger governance. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset systems field, which is a core business area for the Group, an increasing number of companies are actively investing in systems to achieve global management and respond to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), among other objectives.」
Continues to indicate that customer companies' appetite for system investment is rising to support global management and respond to IFRS. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset management field, which is a core business area for the Group, demand is rising for systems capable of global management, particularly among corporate groups that are more actively expanding overseas and those expanding the scale of their local overseas operations. In addition, as of the end of June, more than 200 companies had changed or planned to change from Japanese accounting standards to IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), with the number continuing to rise year by year.」
Continues to indicate that customer demand for global management systems is rising against a backdrop of overseas expansion, business growth and the increasing number of companies applying IFRS. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「There is strong demand for an increase in the number of companies applying IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), stronger governance encompassing overseas group companies, and improved operational productivity, as represented by work-style reform. In response to these challenges, demand is growing for solutions using new technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and RPA (robotic process automation), making customer needs for systems increasingly sophisticated and complex.」
States that, in addition to conventional responses to globalization, IFRS and governance requirements, companies are expected to address work-style reform, AI and RPA, making customer needs more sophisticated and complex. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Demand is rising for strategic system investments aimed at further improving productivity and for systems adapted to local overseas tax regimes and business practices as companies globalize. An increasing number of companies are considering strengthening governance through globally standardized management control systems.」
Reiterates the recognition that customer requirements for fixed asset systems are rising against a backdrop of improved corporate productivity, globalization and stronger governance. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the fixed asset systems field, which is a core business area for the Group, demand is rising sharply for systems capable of managing assets globally, particularly among corporate groups that are further expanding overseas and those expanding the scale of their local overseas operations.」
Reiterates the recognition that demand for global asset management systems is rising, particularly among companies expanding overseas and enlarging their overseas businesses. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「In the field of business application systems, which is the main focus of the Group, requirements for systems have continued to rise in response to the increasing number of companies applying IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), stronger governance encompassing overseas group companies, and the need to address new technologies such as big data, IoT (the Internet of Things) and AI (artificial intelligence). This has created demand for system solutions that meet sophisticated customer needs.」
In addition to conventional globalization and IFRS requirements, the disclosure identifies the need to address new technologies such as big data, IoT and AI, expanding the scope of customer requirements. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, as globalization advances further, companies’ willingness to invest in IT to address the challenges of global management is increasing.」
Continues to highlight the increasingly global business environment and the IT challenges of global corporate management. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Furthermore, as global competition intensifies, requirements for systems have continued to rise, creating demand for system solutions that meet sophisticated customer needs.」
Identifies increasingly sophisticated system requirements resulting from intensifying competition as a business environment challenge.