Efforts surrounding international standardization in the data era are accelerating, with the focus on standardization strategies and opportunities for cooperation to ensure Japanese companies do not fall behind their overseas counterparts.
There are indications that U.S. IT giants, led by GAFA, are vying for leadership on the international standardization stage, with cooperation at the core of their efforts. Overseas companies are promoting the international standardization of data specifications as part of their business strategies and seeking to shape rules in their favor through strategic maneuvering.
The era in which de facto standards were celebrated is coming to an end, and momentum is building for de jure standards to once again play a central role. As a result, the standardization process and the development of rules are becoming more diverse and complex.
The formation of alliances and other cooperative strategies are attracting attention as key to a comeback, so that Japanese companies do not fall behind in standardizing data specifications. Going forward, competition over the standardization of data specifications, including those for AI, is expected to grow in importance across a range of industries.
Looking ahead, the contest for leadership in standardization may be shaped not only by individual companies but also through cross-border cooperation and alliances, and Japanese companies are expected to face more situations in which their response is put to the test.