System Failures and Communications Network Outages
First written in FY2017. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
Value Golf moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 18 of 84 companies on the "Worse" side.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「If the communications network is disconnected or becomes uncontrollable due to system defects, unexpectedly heavy access, external cyberattacks, human error, natural disasters or other causes, recovery may require considerable time and expense, potentially affecting our group's operating performance and financial condition.」
In addition to conventional factors such as system defects and heavy access, the company explicitly identified external cyberattacks as a risk factor for system failures. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If the communications network is disconnected or becomes uncontrollable due to system defects, unexpectedly heavy access, human error, natural disasters or other causes, recovery may require considerable time and expense, potentially affecting our group's operating performance and financial condition.」
The company identifies the disconnection or loss of control of the communications network supporting its ASP and e-commerce services, along with the resulting recovery costs and impact on performance, as risks.