Risk of delayed response to changing user needs and technological innovation
First written in FY2020. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
ALiNK Internet moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 9 of 32 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「We recognise that, while advances in AI present opportunities such as more sophisticated development environments and improved operational efficiency, the expanding use of AI in search results is changing how users obtain information and affecting traffic to our websites.」
Changes in how users obtain information resulting from the spread of AI search, and the impact on website traffic, have been described as recognised changes in the business environment. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「However, if unexpected technological innovations or other developments occur in the future, if efforts to secure engineers with the skills needed to respond to such innovations do not progress as expected, or if it becomes difficult to understand user needs and provide sufficient functional enhancements, the appeal of our services to users may weaken, the value of our media may decline on a relative basis, and this may affect our financial position and operating results.」
The risk relating to technological innovation, securing personnel, understanding user needs, and delays in enhancing functionality is reiterated. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「However, if unexpected technological innovations or other developments occur in the future, if efforts to secure engineers with the skills needed to respond to such innovations do not progress as expected, or if it becomes difficult to understand user needs and provide sufficient functional enhancements, the appeal of our services to users may weaken, the value of our media may decline on a relative basis, and this may affect our financial position and operating results.」
The risk relating to technological innovation, securing personnel, understanding user needs, and delays in enhancing functionality is reiterated. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「If unexpected technological innovation occurs in the future and the company is unable to secure engineers with the skills needed to respond as planned, or if it becomes difficult to understand user needs and provide sufficient functional enhancements, the company's appeal to users may weaken, its value as a media service may decline relatively, and this could affect its financial condition and operating results.」
The company described a series of risks involving technological innovation, securing personnel, understanding user needs and delays in enhancing functionality.