Demand for Operational Efficiency and DX Driven by Labor Shortages and Work-Style Reform
First written in FY2020-Q1. 22 of 29 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, amid severe labor shortages, calls for productivity improvement through the use of digital technologies strengthened further. Across all industries, efforts to promote DX (digital transformation) aimed at transforming business models through the implementation of advanced technologies, including generative AI, entered full swing, going beyond mere operational efficiency. As a result, demand for advanced technologies such as cloud computing, AI and RPA remained extremely firm throughout the year.」
The market continues to recognize that, against a backdrop of severe labor shortages, business model transformation through the implementation of advanced technologies, including generative AI, has entered full swing, and demand for cloud computing, AI, RPA and other technologies remains firm. - 2026-07-14RestatedEarnings
「However, uncertainty caused by overseas factors, including the prolonged geopolitical risks and foreign exchange volatility, remains high, and the global economy must continue to be monitored closely.」
人手不足を背景とする生産性向上要請、生成AIを含む先進技術の実装、事業モデル変革を目指すDX需要について、従来の市場認識を再確認している。 - FY2026Full-scale business model transformation through generative AIAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, amid severe labor shortages, calls for productivity improvement through the use of digital technologies strengthened further. Across all industries, efforts to promote DX (digital transformation) aimed at transforming business models through the implementation of advanced technologies, including generative AI, entered full swing, going beyond mere operational efficiency. As a result, demand for advanced technologies such as cloud computing, AI and automation remained extremely firm throughout the year.」
The market recognizes that, in addition to the previous demand drivers of labor shortages, productivity improvement and DX, business model transformation through the implementation of advanced technologies, including generative AI, has entered full swing across all industries. - FY2026-H1AI adoption and sustainability technology investment specifiedAnnual report
「In particular, the use of advanced technologies, including AI (artificial intelligence), is attracting attention for its contribution to productivity improvement, operational efficiency and service quality. Against this backdrop, DX (digital transformation) initiatives have steadily progressed, centered on sustainable technology investment for the future. As a result, demand for IT investment using various advanced technologies, including IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (business process automation), FinTech and edge computing, has remained high.」
In addition to the previous demand drivers of labor shortages, productivity improvement and DX, the use of advanced technologies including AI, improved service quality and sustainable technology investment are specified as demand drivers. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, labor shortages have become entrenched as a result of population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population. To maintain and develop economic and social activity, the use of digital technologies is advancing not merely to supplement the workforce but also to create innovative services. Against this backdrop, the promotion of DX (digital transformation), centered on productivity improvement and investment in sustainable technologies, accelerated. Demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment in DX and advanced technologies, against a backdrop of population decline, the declining birthrate and aging population, labor shortages, productivity improvement and investment in sustainable technologies. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, labor shortages have become entrenched as a result of population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population. Amid efforts to use digital capabilities to improve productivity and investment in sustainability technologies, rather than merely replace labor, in order to maintain and develop economic and social activity, the drive to promote DX (digital transformation) accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment using DX and advanced technologies, against a backdrop of population decline, labor shortages, productivity improvement and investment in sustainability technologies. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, labor shortages have become entrenched as a result of population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population. Amid efforts to use digital capabilities to improve productivity and investment in sustainability technologies, rather than merely replace labor, in order to maintain and develop economic and social activity, the drive to promote DX (digital transformation) accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment using DX and advanced technologies, against a backdrop of population decline, labor shortages, productivity improvement and investment in sustainability technologies. - FY2024Sustainability technology investment addedAnnual report
「As labor shortages become entrenched amid population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population, the drive to promote DX (digital transformation) accelerated amid efforts to use digital capabilities to improve productivity and provide innovative services, rather than merely replace labor, in order to maintain and develop economic and social activity. This trend included investment in sustainability technologies, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
In addition to the previous demand drivers of labor shortages, productivity improvement and DX, investment in sustainability technologies is explicitly identified as a demand driver. - FY2024-Q3Specific structural factorsAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, labor shortages have become entrenched as a result of population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population. Amid efforts to use digital capabilities to improve productivity in order to maintain and develop economic and social activity, not only by replacing labor but also by providing innovative services, the drive to promote DX (digital transformation) accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
In addition to the previous market recognition of firm demand for IT investment in DX and advanced technologies, the demand drivers have been specified as entrenched labor shortages resulting from population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population, together with the use of digital capabilities to improve productivity and provide innovative services. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize the acceleration of DX promotion and firm demand for IT investment using IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA, FinTech, edge computing and other technologies. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize the acceleration of DX promotion and firm demand for IT investment using IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA, FinTech, edge computing and other technologies. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots), FinTech and edge computing remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize the acceleration of DX promotion and firm demand for IT investment using IoT, AI, cloud computing, 5G, RPA, FinTech and other technologies. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and, together with the government's establishment of the Digital Agency, demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The acceleration of DX promotion and firm demand for IT investment using IoT, cloud computing, RPA, FinTech and other technologies continue to be reported. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and, together with the government's establishment of the Digital Agency, demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The acceleration of DX promotion and firm demand for IT investment using IoT, cloud computing, RPA, FinTech and other technologies continue to be reported. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness accelerated, and, together with the government's establishment of the Digital Agency, demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize that, as the drive to promote DX accelerates, demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA and FinTech remains firm. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness continued, and, together with the government's establishment of the Digital Agency, demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as DX, cloud computing, RPA and FinTech. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness continued, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment using DX, IoT, cloud computing, RPA, FinTech and other advanced technologies. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, DX advanced rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new trends and behavioral changes, including remote work, contactless operations, cloud computing, mobility, AI/ML and cybersecurity, became established among companies.」
The market environment continues to be described as one in which DX, remote work, cloud computing, AI/ML and cybersecurity, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have become established. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, DX advanced rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new trends and behavioral changes, including remote work, contactless operations, cloud computing, mobility, AI/ML and cybersecurity, became established among companies. In response to these changes, companies are increasingly likely to pursue further transformation to establish new business models and competitive advantages. Amid rising demand for greater business flexibility and efficiency, next-generation infrastructure and innovations in software development have become IT trends, and demand is expected to increase for infrastructure offering speed and scalable flexibility to collect real-time data and use cloud services.」
The market continues to recognize that, with the establishment of DX, remote work, cloud computing and AI/ML following the COVID-19 pandemic as a premise, demand is increasing for greater flexibility and efficiency, next-generation infrastructure and innovation in software development. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, DX advanced rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new trends and behavioral changes, including remote work, contactless operations, cloud computing, mobility, AI/ML and cybersecurity, became established among companies.」
The market continues to recognize that changes such as DX, remote work, cloud computing, AI/ML and cybersecurity, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have become established. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which our group operates, the trend toward promoting DX (digital transformation) to enhance corporate value and competitiveness continued, and demand for IT investment using advanced technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, RPA (Robotic Process Automation, or the automation of business processes using robots) and FinTech remained firm.」
The market continues to recognize firm demand for IT investment using DX, IoT, cloud computing, RPA, FinTech and other advanced technologies. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which the Group operates, demand for IT investment remained generally solid, reflecting the promotion of digital transformation (DX) using advanced technologies such as IoT, IoE and artificial intelligence (AI), investment in infrastructure associated with the digitalization of education promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the increase in companies introducing telework, and priority investment in stronger information security measures against threats such as cyberattacks. Meanwhile, shortages of IT engineers have become persistent, and securing personnel remains an ongoing issue.」
The market recognizes that demand for IT investment, including DX, the digitalization of education, telework and information security measures, remains firm, while the shortage of IT engineers has become entrenched. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which the Group operates, corporate IT investment remained cautious but interest continued to be high, and system investment aimed at improving productivity and efficiency, including selected IT demand and responses to labor shortages, remained solid. Against the backdrop of the government's promotion of work-style reform and the expansion of corporate telework environments to prevent infectious diseases, initiatives involving the use of IT and digitalization to reform business processes, known as digital transformation (DX), have become an even more urgent priority for the vast majority of companies.」
The company states that IT investment and demand for digital transformation driven by labor shortages, productivity improvements and operational efficiency became even more urgent as telework expanded to prevent infectious diseases. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information and communications services sector in which the Group operates, IT investment aimed at improving productivity and operational efficiency remained solid, driven by efforts to strengthen corporate competitiveness and address labor shortages and work-style reform.」
The company reiterates its market view that IT investment aimed at improving productivity and operational efficiency remains solid against the backdrop of efforts to strengthen corporate competitiveness and address labor shortages and work-style reform. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information and communications services sector in which the Group operates, the introduction of the latest technologies, including IoT and AI, is accelerating because of labor shortages and work-style reform. IT investment remains active and solid as digital transformation progresses, driving changes in business practices.」
The company reiterates its market view that IoT and AI adoption, digital transformation and IT investment are progressing against the backdrop of labor shortages and work-style reform. - FY2020-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the information services sector in which the Group operates, more companies are seeking operational efficiency because of labor shortages and work-style reform, and strategic investment toward achieving digital transformation is gathering pace. The market is expected to expand through the use of advanced technologies, including big data, IoT and AI.」
Regarding the information services market, the company reports a focus on operational efficiency, strategic investment in digital transformation, and market expansion through the use of advanced technologies.