Risk of Information Technology Obsolescence and Delayed Digital Response
First written in FY2020. 2 of 6 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The company is considering a transition to the next-generation core system platform. If the transition is not carried out properly, disrupting the use of the core systems, or if it does not progress as scheduled, the Group's operating results and other matters may be affected, including by factors that prevent it from conducting its business.」
The company continued to specify the risk that improper execution of or delays in the transition to the next-generation core systems could affect business operations. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「The company is considering a transition to the next-generation core system platform. If the transition is not carried out properly, disrupting the use of the core systems, or if it does not progress as scheduled, the Group's operating results and other matters may be affected, including by factors that prevent it from conducting its business.」
The risk of information technology obsolescence was specified as a business continuity risk arising from the improper execution of or delays in the transition to the next-generation core system platform. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, to address the so-called “2025 cliff” issue, the company is formulating a system upgrade plan and making planned investments to carry out the regular renovation and renewal of equipment, renewal and cloud migration of core business systems, and other measures, while also strengthening its staffing structure, including by hiring external personnel.」
To address the risk of delays in digital transformation, the company has detailed planned investment, equipment and core system upgrades, cloud migration, and the hiring of external personnel as measures to address the “2025 cliff.” - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding attacks from outside, such as computer viruses, the company's core business systems use dedicated operating systems. For external information security, the company has installed UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliances at each business location and antivirus software on each terminal, establishing a dual-layer defense system.」
The company has detailed its defense system against increasingly sophisticated and advanced cyberattacks, comprising dedicated operating systems, UTM appliances at each business location, and antivirus software on terminals. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「The company is working to reduce risks by migrating core business systems to the cloud and introducing systems for individual operations. It is also taking steps to address the digital transformation expected in the future, led by the Information Systems and Operations departments.」
In response to the risk of information technology obsolescence and delays in digital transformation, the company has specified cloud migration, the introduction of business systems, and measures led by the Information Systems Department and Business Operations Department. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「If the group fails to respond appropriately to rapid advances in digital technology, market changes and the needs of customer companies, its information systems may become obsolete, hindering the proper and efficient conduct of business or causing lost opportunities by preventing it from meeting customer demands, potentially affecting its operating results and other matters.」
The company describes the obsolescence of information systems and delays in responding to digital technology and customer needs as new risks that could disrupt operations and cause lost opportunities.