Advances in IoT, Big Data, AI and FinTech
First written in FY2016. 12 of 33 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 2 of 22 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY202613.1% increase in software investment plans and demand for AI and modernizationAnnual report
「The Bank of Japan's June 2026 Tankan survey also showed a high 13.1% year-on-year increase in companies' software investment plans. Corporate IT investment, including the use of the latest technologies such as generative AI, modernization and cloud migration of existing systems, and cybersecurity measures, continued to perform firmly.」
It reflects the market view that companies' software investment plans were up 13.1% year on year and that investment in generative AI, modernization, cloud migration and cybersecurity remained firm. - FY2026-H1Software investment plan up 12.2%Annual report
「According to the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey released on 15 December 2025, the software investment plan for fiscal 2025 (total for all industries and all company sizes) was 12.2% higher than in fiscal 2024, continuing its upward trend.」
It reflects the market view that the fiscal 2025 software investment plan was 12.2% higher than in fiscal 2024 and that the upward trend in IT investment is continuing. - FY2025-H1Software investment plan up 12.1%Annual report
「According to the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey released on 13 December 2024, the software investment plan for fiscal 2024 (total for all industries and all company sizes) was 12.1% higher than in fiscal 2023, continuing its upward trend.」
It cites market data showing that the fiscal 2024 software investment plan was 12.1% higher than in fiscal 2023. - FY2024Expansion of new technology fields and IT investment up 14.0%Annual report
「In the information services industry to which our company belongs, new technology fields such as AI, IoT, cloud computing, big data analytics and quantum computing are developing one after another. As a result, the movement toward DX is expected to continue expanding at an accelerating pace. In particular, the use of generative AI in business is expected to spread as its development accelerates, and new technologies and services are expected to emerge across a range of industries and business processes.」
It identifies advances in quantum computing and generative AI, in addition to AI, IoT and cloud computing, as market opportunities. The fiscal 2024 software investment plan was 14.0% higher than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3Software investment plan up 6.6%; broader market entry opportunitiesAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which our company belongs, software investment has remained firm. According to the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey released on 1 April 2024, the software investment plan for fiscal 2024 (total for all industries and all company sizes) was 6.6% higher than in fiscal 2023, continuing its upward trend. For our group as well, advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), the migration of existing systems to the cloud, and low-code development, which enables faster system development, have increased opportunities to enter businesses and expanded our business areas by accelerating the realization of DX.」
It states that the fiscal 2024 software investment plan was 6.6% higher than in fiscal 2023, and that advances in AI, IoT, cloud migration and low-code development led to broader market entry opportunities and business areas. - FY2024-Q213.6% increase in software investment plans and expanded market-entry opportunitiesAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, software investment remained firm. According to the Tankan survey published on 13 December 2023 by the Bank of Japan, based on its December survey, the 2023 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 13.6% from 2022, continuing its upward trend. For our group as well, advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), migration of existing systems to cloud systems, and low-code development, which accelerates system development, increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
2023 software investment plans were reported to be up 13.6% from 2022. The explanation states that, in addition to AI and IoT, advances in cloud migration and low-code development increased market-entry opportunities and expanded business areas. - FY2024-Q1Expanded market-entry opportunities, including cloud migration and low-code developmentAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, software investment remained firm. According to the Tankan survey published on 2 October 2023 by the Bank of Japan, based on its September survey, the 2023 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 15.3% from 2022, continuing its upward trend. For our group as well, advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), migration of existing systems to cloud systems, and low-code development, which accelerates system development, increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Reports a 15.3% increase in software investment plans from 2022 and explains that, in addition to AI and IoT, advances in cloud migration for existing systems and low-code development increased market-entry opportunities and expanded business areas. - FY2023Focus on generative AI and 14.6% increase in IT investment plansAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, digital transformation has accelerated through advances in new fields such as AI, IoT and RPA, and this trend is expected to continue. In particular, the use of rapidly advancing generative AI in business is expected to spread.」
Newly recognizes that the use of generative AI in business is expected to spread, in addition to advances in digital transformation through AI, IoT and RPA. Based on the Tankan survey by the Bank of Japan, 2023 software investment plans were up 14.6% year on year. - FY2023-Q36.9% year-on-year increase in software investment plansAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, software investment remained firm. According to the Tankan survey published on 3 April 2023 by the Bank of Japan, the 2023 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 6.9% from 2022, continuing its upward trend.」
Reports market data showing that 2023 software investment plans were up 6.9% from 2022. - FY2023-Q117.8% year-on-year increase in software investment plansAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, software investment remained firm, although the impact varied depending on the business portfolio, including the customer mix. According to the Tankan survey published by the Bank of Japan on 3 October 2022, based on its September survey, the 2022 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 17.8% from the previous year, continuing to expand significantly.」
Reports market data showing that 2022 software investment plans were up 17.8% from the previous year. - FY2022-Q37.4% year-on-year increase in software investment plansAnnual report
「Meanwhile, according to the Tankan survey published by the Bank of Japan on 1 April 2022, the 2022 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 7.4% from the previous year, continuing its upward trend.」
Reports market data showing that 2022 software investment plans were up 7.4% from the previous year. - FY2022-Q213.5% year-on-year increase in software investment plansAnnual report
「Meanwhile, according to the Tankan survey published by the Bank of Japan on 13 December 2021, the 2021 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 13.5% from the previous year and continued to expand, although the survey was conducted when the number of infections was trending downward.」
Reports market data showing that 2021 software investment plans were up 13.5% from the previous year. - FY2022-Q114.3% year-on-year increase in software investment plansAnnual report
「Meanwhile, according to the Tankan survey published by the Bank of Japan on 1 October 2021, the 2021 software investment plan for all industries and enterprise sizes combined was up 14.3% from the previous year, continuing its upward trend.」
Reports market data showing that 2021 software investment plans were up 14.3% from the previous year. - FY2021Explicit increase rate for software investment plansAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, the spread of digital transformation had become apparent through advances in new fields such as AI, IoT and RPA, but the importance of digitalization rose further in the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Digital Agency was scheduled to be established in September 2021, and the resulting acceleration of digitalization across the public and private sectors was expected to support continued resilient IT investment. Supporting this trend, the July 2021 Tankan survey by the Bank of Japan showed that software investment plans were up 14.7% year on year for all industries on an all-enterprise-size basis, indicating that companies' appetite for software investment had not declined and was expected to continue increasing.」
Describes a market environment in which software investment plans increased 14.7% year on year against the backdrop of digital transformation and the planned establishment of the Digital Agency. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Nevertheless, domestic companies' IT investment continued to expand, although the pace varied by industry, driven by system renewal, migration to the cloud and advances in digital transformation, all of which had been promoted since before the COVID-19 pandemic. For our group as well, advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things) and RPA (Robotic Process Automation), which accelerate the realization of digital transformation, increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Continues to recognize that system renewal, migration to the cloud, and advances in digital transformation, AI, IoT and RPA led to increased IT investment by domestic companies and expanded business areas. - FY2021-Q2Increased IT investment through system renewal and cloud migrationAnnual report
「Nevertheless, domestic companies' IT investment continued to expand, although the pace varied by industry, driven by system renewal, migration to the cloud and advances in digital transformation, all of which had been promoted since before the COVID-19 pandemic. For our group as well, advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things) and RPA (Robotic Process Automation), which accelerate the realization of digital transformation, increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Explains that, in addition to advances in digital transformation and new fields, system renewal and migration to the cloud led to increased IT investment by domestic companies and expanded market-entry opportunities and business areas. - FY2021-Q1Telework and the Digital Agency drive digital transformationAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' IT investment continued to expand, although the pace varied by industry, as they responded to changes in the business environment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, such as telework, and accelerated digital transformation following the announcement of the establishment of the Digital Agency. For our group as well, the full-scale advances in new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things) and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Explains that IT investment expanded against the backdrop of telework and the establishment of the Digital Agency, while advances in new fields increased market-entry opportunities and expanded business areas. - FY2020Greater importance of digitalization amid the COVID-19 pandemicAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, digital transformation was gaining ground through advances in new fields such as AI, IoT and RPA. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of digitalization has been recognized more than ever, and resilient IT investment is expected to continue. Supporting this trend, the July 2020 Tankan survey by the Bank of Japan showed that software investment plans were up 4.8% year on year for all industries on an all-enterprise-size basis, indicating that companies' appetite for software investment has not declined and is expected to continue increasing.」
In addition to the continued expansion of digital transformation and new fields, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the importance of digitalization, with software investment plans up 4.8% year on year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' IT investment continues to expand, although the pace varies by industry, as new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and FinTech (Financial Technology) become fully established and accelerate digital transformation. For our group as well, these developments have increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Continues to recognize that the full-scale expansion of new fields, including digital transformation, and increased IT investment by domestic companies are leading to expanded market-entry opportunities and business areas. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' IT investment continues to expand, although the pace varies by industry, as new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and FinTech (Financial Technology) become fully established and accelerate digital transformation. For our group as well, these developments have increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Continues to recognize that the full-scale expansion of new fields, including digital transformation, and increased IT investment by domestic companies are leading to expanded market-entry opportunities and business areas. - FY2019Explicit increase rate for software investment plansAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, the spread of digital transformation has accelerated with advances in new fields such as AI, IoT, RPA and FinTech, and IT investment is expected to remain active. Supporting this trend, the July 2019 Tankan survey by the Bank of Japan showed that software investment plans were up 12.4% year on year for all industries on an all-enterprise-size basis, indicating that companies' appetite for software investment remains strong.」
Continues to describe the spread of digital transformation and increased IT investment, citing a 12.4% year-on-year increase in software investment plans. - FY2019-Q3Acceleration of digital transformation and expansion of IT investmentAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' IT investment continues to expand, although the pace varies by industry, as new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and FinTech (Financial Technology) become fully established and accelerate digital transformation. For our group as well, these developments have increased opportunities to enter new businesses and expanded our business areas.」
Indicates that, in addition to the expansion of new fields, accelerating digital transformation and increased IT investment by domestic companies are expanding market-entry opportunities and business areas. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' software investment continues to expand, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals. In addition, new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and FinTech (Financial Technology) continue to expand, increasing opportunities for our group to enter new businesses and expanding our business areas.」
Continues to recognize that increased software investment by domestic companies and the expansion of new fields such as AI, IoT, RPA and FinTech are increasing market-entry opportunities and expanding business areas. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, domestic companies' software investment continues to expand, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals. In addition, new fields such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and FinTech (Financial Technology) continue to expand, increasing opportunities for our group to enter new businesses and expanding our business areas.」
Continues to recognize that increased software investment by domestic companies and the expansion of new fields such as AI, IoT, RPA and FinTech are increasing market-entry opportunities and expanding business areas. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, new fields such as AI, IoT, RPA and FinTech are expanding despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, in addition to our existing business areas. For our group as well, this has led to increased opportunities to enter new businesses and an expansion of our business areas.」
Continues to describe increased market-entry opportunities resulting from the expansion of new fields such as AI, IoT, RPA and FinTech, amid a shortage of IT professionals. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although the information services industry in which the company operates continues to face the challenge of a shortage of IT talent, new fields such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data, robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Fintech (Finance Technology) are expanding alongside its traditional business areas. This is increasing opportunities for the Group to enter new businesses and expanding its business domains.」
Continues to recognize that the expansion of new fields such as IoT, big data, robotics, AI and FinTech is increasing market-entry opportunities and expanding business areas. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although the information services industry in which the company operates continues to face the challenge of a shortage of IT talent, new fields such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data, robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Fintech (Finance Technology) are expanding alongside its traditional business areas. This is increasing opportunities for the Group to enter new businesses and expanding its business domains.」
Continues to recognize that the expansion of new fields such as IoT, big data, robotics, AI and FinTech is increasing market-entry opportunities and expanding business areas. - FY2018-Q1Expansion of new fields and increased market-entry opportunitiesAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, new fields such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data, robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and FinTech (Financial Technology) are expanding alongside our existing business areas, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals. For our group as well, this has led to increased opportunities to enter new businesses and an expansion of our business areas.」
The discussion has progressed from recognizing continued market strength and expectations to explaining that the expansion of new fields is increasing the company's market-entry opportunities and expanding its business areas. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, expectations for new fields such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data, robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and FinTech (Financial Technology) strengthened, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, and the market remained firm.」
Describes a firm market environment in which a shortage of IT professionals coexists with expectations for new fields such as IoT, big data, robotics, AI and FinTech. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, expectations for new fields such as IoT (Internet of Things), big data, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and FinTech (Financial Technology) strengthened, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, and the market remained firm.」
Reiterates the firm market environment in which a shortage of IT professionals coexists with expectations for IoT, big data, AI and FinTech. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which we belong, expectations for new fields such as IoT (*1), big data, AI (*2) and FinTech (*3) strengthened, despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, and the market remained firm.」
Reiterates the firm market environment in which a shortage of IT professionals coexists with expectations for IoT, big data, AI and FinTech. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, expectations for new fields such as IoT, big data, AI and FinTech also strengthened, and the market remained firm.」
Continues to describe a market environment in which a shortage of IT professionals coexists with expectations for IoT, big data, AI and FinTech. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Despite the ongoing challenge of a shortage of IT professionals, the market remained firm, supported by advances in new fields such as IoT, big data, AI and FinTech.」
Recognizes both the structural growth areas of the information services market and the shortage of skilled personnel.