Risk of falling behind technological innovation
First written in FY2020. 4 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: 2026-09-14.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group recognizes that technology, including AI, is advancing remarkably and that, as a company whose business is centered on technology, it is essential to develop personnel capable of using these technologies appropriately.」
As measures to respond to technological innovation, the disclosure specifically addresses the use of advanced technologies including AI, AI Ready SDLC, the specialized R&D organization, the data platform and knowledge sharing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is focusing on investment in cutting-edge technologies to respond to the rapid changes in the digitalization market and will work to further enhance the business growth of its customers. Research and development in areas including AI, edge computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, deepfakes and IoT is conducted mainly by the R&D team within the Group's Vietnamese subsidiary」
As measures to respond to technological innovation, the disclosure specifies investment in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, edge computing, deepfakes and IoT, in addition to the use of the specialized R&D organization and data platform. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Because the Group is taking the measures described below, it recognizes that the likelihood of the risk of a delayed response materializing is low.」
Regarding the risk of delayed responses to technological innovation, the disclosure identifies the specialized R&D organization, research and development, and deployment of results on the data platform as measures, and explicitly states that the likelihood of the risk materializing is low. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group has established a specialized R&D organization and continuously conducts research into information technology, production, development technology and other areas. It is also working to select core technologies that will support sustained improvements in competitiveness, promote research and development, deploy the results on its own data platform, and share knowledge, thereby striving to respond rapidly to technological innovation.」
As measures against the risk of delayed responses to technological innovation, the disclosure specifies a specialized R&D organization, selection of core technologies, deployment of R&D results on the data platform and knowledge sharing. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In the information services industry to which the Group belongs, technological innovation is progressing rapidly, and the introduction of services using new languages and technologies is accelerating. If technological innovation beyond expectations occurs in or around the Group's digital creative studio business and the Group is slow to respond, or if technological innovation progresses or new technologies emerge and become widespread at a pace exceeding expectations, the Group's operating results and financial position may be affected.」
The disclosure identifies the rapid pace of technological innovation, delays in responding to new languages and technologies, and the impact on operating results from the spread of technology beyond expectations as risks.