Risk of falling behind rapid technological innovation
First written in FY2023. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「Technological innovation is advancing in the information services industry to which our Group belongs, and software development technology is rapidly becoming more automated through the use of generative AI. If our Group cannot predict or recognize the direction of rapid technological changes, cannot respond appropriately and in a timely manner, or falls behind competitors in technological innovation, our performance and financial condition could be affected by declining orders from existing customers and sluggish development of new customers.」
In addition to the existing risk of rapid technological innovation, the disclosure now specifically identifies the rapid automation of software development through generative AI. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Taking a long-term view in responding to technological innovation, we invest in DX-related businesses. We are working to secure personnel capable of handling advanced technologies and investing in cloud-related technology training to establish reliable competitiveness.」
The risk of declining orders if we cannot respond to rapid technological innovation, and the responses of DX investment, talent acquisition and cloud training, continue. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「Technological innovation is advancing rapidly in the information services industry to which we belong. If we cannot predict or recognize the direction of rapid technological changes, cannot respond appropriately and in a timely manner, or fall behind competitors in technological innovation, our performance and financial condition could be affected by declining orders from existing customers and sluggish development of new customers.」
Responses include DX investment, securing highly skilled technology personnel and investment in cloud-related training.