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Cross-regional global research and development

First written in FY2016. 4 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2019AdvancedFY2021 – FY20262016: 120162017: 120172018: 120182019: 120192020: 020202021: 120212022: 020222023: 120232024: 020242025: 120252026: 12026
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Coordination among global research and development centers and joint developmentA theme 41 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 43 as a tailwind

23 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, during the current consolidated fiscal year, we restructured our software development organization and added UI/UX development functions, with the aim of pursuing research and development with greater market value.」

    The cross-regional research and development structure progressed to the restructuring of the software development organization and the addition of UI/UX development functions.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Research and development expenses include basic research costs of ¥152,302 thousand that cannot be allocated to individual segments. Total research and development expenses for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥8,685,769 thousand.」

    Against the backdrop of a cross-regional research and development structure and investment in AI, XR and other areas, total research and development expenses increased from ¥7,675,937 thousand to ¥8,685,769 thousand.
  3. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「We are also working to improve our AI technology through partnerships with 株式会社Preferred Networks, エスディーテック株式会社 and others.」

    In addition to the cross-regional research and development structure, initiatives to improve AI technology through partnerships with Preferred Networks and エスディーテック are described.
  4. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the current consolidated fiscal year, we changed the organizational structure from the conventional business-based structure to a company-wide integrated structure in order to drive innovation in technology development. This enables the company-wide sharing and use of knowledge and experience, coordination between design and technology development, and integrated hardware and software development.」

    The cross-regional research and development structure changed from the conventional business-based organization to a company-wide integrated organization, with the aim of sharing knowledge and integrating hardware and software.
  5. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「The research and development division comprises groups organized around component technologies and product system configurations, each structured as a global organization operating across regions.」

    A cross-regional research and development structure with technology-specific development functions in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Taiwan and elsewhere continues.
  6. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「The research and development division comprises groups organized around component technologies and product system configurations, each structured as a global organization operating across regions.」

    A cross-regional research and development structure with technology-specific development centers in Japan, Bulgaria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan and elsewhere continues.
  7. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「The research and development division comprises groups organized around component technologies and product system configurations, each structured as a global organization operating across regions.」

    A cross-regional research and development structure with technology-specific development centers in Japan, Bulgaria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan and elsewhere continues.
  8. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「The research and development division comprises groups organized around component technologies and product system configurations, each structured as a global organization operating across regions.」

    Hardware, cloud-based digital ink, drivers, electronic signatures and security, and custom designs for OEMs are developed at specialized regional centers.
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  2. 1Expanding the Creative Business through mobile products, 3D and emerging markets4×
  3. 2Returns through stable dividends and flexible share repurchases4×
  4. 3Technology adoption through open partnerships4×
  5. 4Dependence on sales to Samsung Group4×
  6. 5CTO-led technology roadmap and increased investment in engineering and R&D4×
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