Risks from delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers
First written in FY2016. 19 of 28 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 109 companies on the "Worse" side.
- 2026-08-07RestatedFinancial results
「We will expand orders for upstream-process projects by enhancing our consulting capabilities, including contributing to improved productivity and stronger competitiveness at customer companies through the active use of advanced IT, including AI.」
The policy of using advanced IT, enhancing consulting capabilities and expanding orders for upstream-process projects was reconfirmed as a response to technological advances. - FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Through planned investment in research and development and human capital, we will strengthen our capabilities in advanced IT technologies, including DX-related technologies and generative AI, and recruit and develop personnel focused on advanced IT technologies and highly skilled management. We will thereby respond appropriately to new technologies. At the same time, we will appropriately address the risks related to information management and quality assurance arising from the use of these technologies.」
Measures to address the risks of responding to new technologies have been specified further, extending beyond research and development and human capital investment in advanced IT, including generative AI, to information management and quality assurance associated with the use of these technologies. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The Group will continue to respond flexibly to increasingly diverse customer needs by developing advanced IT personnel and promoting the hiring of immediately deployable mid-career personnel, while focusing on proof-of-concept projects involving generative AI and other technologies, nearshore operations, and the creation of synergies with subsidiaries.」
Measures to address delays in responding to technological advances and the risk of difficulties in securing personnel continue to include developing highly skilled IT personnel, mid-career recruitment, proof-of-concept projects involving generative AI and other technologies, nearshore development, and leveraging synergies among subsidiaries. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Through planned investment in research and development and human capital, we will strengthen our capabilities in advanced IT technologies, including DX-related technologies and generative AI, and recruit and develop personnel focused on advanced IT technologies and highly skilled management. We will thereby respond appropriately to new technologies.」
Measures to address the risk of delays in responding to technological innovation have been specified as investment in research and development related to DX and generative AI, and the recruitment and development of personnel with advanced technical and highly skilled management capabilities. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「Through planned investment in research and development and human capital, we will strengthen our technological capabilities, particularly in DX-related technologies, and recruit and develop personnel focused on advanced IT technologies and highly skilled management. We will thereby respond appropriately to new technologies.」
Measures to address the risk of delays in responding to technological innovation include planned investment in research and development and human capital, strengthening DX technologies, and recruiting and developing personnel. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the key risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, there were no occurrences of matters that could materially affect investors’ investment decisions among the matters relating to the business and financial position described in this quarterly report, nor were there any material changes to the “Business and Other Risks” described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「To secure talented personnel, we are actively recruiting at regional offices, particularly in the Kyushu area, as well as recruiting personnel in Asia, especially South Korea. In the bicycle-parking management operations of our parking systems business, we also employ many senior workers and are taking steps to address an ageing society.」
Specific measures to address the risks related to recruiting and developing personnel include recruitment in the Kyushu area, recruitment of personnel from Asia, including South Korea, and the employment of senior workers. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「To further strengthen efforts related to career and organizational development, the company established a Human Resources Development Office within its Corporate Administration Division in April 2020. To secure talented personnel, it is also actively recruiting at regional offices and hiring talent from Asia.」
Measures to address the risks related to recruiting and developing personnel include establishing a Human Resources Development Office and recruiting personnel in regional areas and Asia. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Our Group's business is also heavily dependent on personnel, making the recruitment and development of highly capable personnel with strong expertise and high added value an extremely important issue. If recruitment does not progress as expected, or if personnel outflows or declining productivity occur, this could affect our Group's operating results and financial condition.」
The risks have been expanded beyond the response to technological advances to explicitly include the recruitment and development of personnel, personnel outflows and declining productivity. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, there were no occurrences of matters that could materially affect investors’ investment decisions among the matters relating to the business and financial position described in this quarterly report, nor were there any material changes to the “Business and Other Risks” described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The industries in which our Group operates are characterized by significant technological advances and change. Delays in responding to new technologies or a decline in relative technological capabilities could have a material impact on operating results and financial condition.」
Risks related to delays in responding to technological advances, declining technological capabilities and the burden of training investment continue. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, there were no occurrences of matters that could materially affect investors’ investment decisions among the matters relating to the business and financial position described in this quarterly report, nor were there any material changes to the “Business and Other Risks” described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
No material changes were identified in the risks related to delays in responding to technological advances and shortages of engineers. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, demand for IT services from user companies has remained firm as corporate earnings have recovered. Various new technologies, including cloud computing, big data, IoT and AI (artificial intelligence), are attracting attention, and their use in business is expected to expand.」
The changing technology environment and the need to respond to cloud computing, big data, IoT and AI continue to be identified. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, the business areas in which technology is applied are expected to expand through the use of cloud computing, big data and IoT. New technology fields, including AI (artificial intelligence), are also attracting attention, and the business environment surrounding the industry has been changing rapidly.」
The technology environment continues to change rapidly with the emergence of cloud computing, big data, IoT and AI. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, the business areas in which technology is applied are expected to expand through the use of cloud computing, big data and IoT. New technology fields, including AI (artificial intelligence), are also attracting attention, and the business environment surrounding the industry has been changing rapidly.」
The technology environment continues to change rapidly with the emergence of cloud computing, big data, IoT and AI, and no material changes in risk were identified. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the information services industry, the business areas in which technology is applied are expected to expand through the use of cloud computing, big data and IoT. New technology fields, including AI (artificial intelligence), are also attracting attention, and the business environment surrounding the industry has been changing rapidly.」
The technology environment continues to change rapidly with the emergence of cloud computing, big data, IoT and AI. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The industry in which the Group operates is characterized by rapid technological progress and change. Delays in responding to new technologies or a decline in relative technological capability could materially affect operating performance and financial condition. Investment in training to address new technologies may also have an impact depending on the amount invested.」
Delays in responding to technological change, declining technical standards, and the cost of training investments are identified as risks.