Growing demand for business insights amid structural change and technological advances

「In new business development in the generative AI era, 97.2% view interviews with experts as important」

「During the current interim consolidated accounting period, the Japanese economy continued to recover moderately, supported by solid corporate performance and active investment in AI, DX-related areas and software.」

「In new business development in the generative AI era, 97.2% view interviews with experts as important」

「Against this backdrop, demand for investment in software and information equipment was strong among both large and small and medium-sized companies amid the rise of AI, and medium- to long-term investment is expected to continue steadily.」

「During the current interim consolidated accounting period, the Japanese economy continued to recover gradually, supported by solid corporate earnings and active investment related to digital transformation and software, although high prices weighed on consumption.」

「Demand for investment in software and information equipment was strong among both large and small and medium-sized companies. In addition, amid continued labour shortages, medium- to long-term investment is expected to continue steadily, including digital investment to save labour and the use of advanced technologies.」

「During the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, the Japanese economy was gradually recovering, led by domestic demand, and corporate earnings remained favourable, encouraging companies to take a proactive stance towards investment. Demand for investment in software and information equipment was strong among both large and small and medium-sized companies. In addition, amid continued labour shortages, medium- to long-term investment is expected to continue steadily, including digital investment to save labour and the promotion of decarbonisation in response to growing environmental awareness.」

「During the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, the Japanese economy was gradually recovering, led by domestic demand, against the backdrop of the normalisation of economic activity as the response to the post-COVID-19 environment progressed. Investment from a medium- to long-term perspective, including digitalisation and decarbonisation, is expected to continue steadily.」

「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, the Japanese economy was gradually recovering, led by domestic demand, against the backdrop of the normalisation of economic activity as the response to the post-COVID-19 environment progressed. Investment from a medium- to long-term perspective, including digitalisation and decarbonisation, is expected to continue steadily.」

「The business environment surrounding the group remains characterised by active information-gathering activities and business activities such as new business development and research and development by domestic companies in the era of living with COVID-19, resulting in continued high demand for the company's services.」

「The business environment surrounding the group remains characterised by active information-gathering activities and business activities such as new business development and research and development by domestic companies in the era of living with COVID-19, and demand for the company's services remains high.」

「Japan is currently facing a decline in the working-age population due to the declining birth rate and ageing population, while the government is promoting work-style reform. In addition, remote work and other practices are becoming more widespread as part of society's response to the novel coronavirus disease, which has continued to spread since March 2020. At the same time, as people enter an era of 100-year lifespans, demand for making individuals' business insights visible is increasing. Furthermore, against the backdrop of rapid technological progress and an increasingly fast-changing business environment, demand for business insights to drive innovation is spreading broadly, from individuals seeking to launch businesses to large corporations.」