Shortage of digital development talent
First written in FY2020-Q2. 6 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 109 companies on the "Worse" side.
102 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The working-age population is expected to decline from 73.73 million in 2024 to 48.09 million in 2065 (Note 1). … The IT personnel needed to promote digital transformation are expected to fall short by up to 787,000 people in 2030 (Note 3).」
The projected decline in the working-age population and the expected shortfall of up to 787,000 IT personnel in 2030 continue to be described as part of the management environment. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The working-age population is expected to decline from 77 million in 2016 to 45 million in 2065. … A critical shortage of IT personnel is expected in both quantity and quality, including a shortfall of up to 787,000 people in 2030.」
In addition to continuing to describe the quantitative risk of an IT personnel shortage, the company has added the projected decline in the working-age population from 77 million to 45 million as background context. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in which the shift to digital is considered essential, a critical shortage of IT personnel is expected in both quantity and quality, including a shortfall of up to 787,000 people in 2030 (Note 3).」
The quantitative risk of a projected shortage of up to 787,000 IT personnel in 2030 continues to be described. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in which the shift to digital is considered essential, a critical shortage of IT personnel is expected in both quantity and quality, including a shortfall of up to 787,000 people in 2030 (Note 3).」
The previously cited quantitative risk of a projected shortage of up to 787,000 IT personnel in 2030 continues to be described as part of the management environment and a business challenge. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the market related to digital creative studios, where our Group provides services, continued expansion is expected in markets such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, while concerns have arisen over a shortage in Japan of personnel capable of developing these technologies.」
Concerns over a shortage in Japan of personnel responsible for developing digital-related technologies continue to be described. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the market related to digital creative studios, where our Group provides services, continued expansion is expected in markets such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, while concerns have arisen over a shortage in Japan of personnel capable of developing these technologies.」
Alongside the expected expansion of digital-related markets, concerns over a shortage in Japan of personnel responsible for development continue to be described. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In connection with the “2025 Digital Cliff,” there is a risk that failure to achieve digital transformation could result in annual economic losses of up to ¥12 trillion from 2025 onward, and concerns have been raised over an impact on GDP on the scale of ¥130 trillion annually. Under these conditions, in which the shift to digital is considered essential, a critical shortage of IT personnel is expected in both quantity and quality, including a shortfall of up to 787,000 people in 2030.」
The previously cited concern over a personnel shortage is specified as a critical projected shortfall of up to 787,000 people in 2030. - FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report
「While continued expansion is expected in markets such as big data, IoT and artificial intelligence (AI), concerns have arisen over a shortage in Japan of personnel capable of developing these technologies.」
A shortage of development personnel in Japan is cited as a concern, but no numerical figures such as headcount are provided.