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What's the Difference Between DX and IT Professionals?

This article clarifies the distinction between Digital Transformation (DX) and IT professionals, detailing the strategic thinking and transformative leadership skills required of DX professionals versus the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities of IT professionals. Understanding these differences is essential for companies to successfully implement DX by recruiting and utilizing appropriate talent. Through concrete examples, we examine the importance of DX professionals and their role.

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Is SD-WAN Overkill for Japan's Environment?

While Japan enjoys widespread access to high-speed, stable internet connections, how effective would SD-WAN implementation really be? This article compares the benefits of SD-WAN with Japan-specific challenges, examining key considerations from an ROI perspective.

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How to Choose Appropriately Between Agile and Waterfall Development

A guide to understanding the characteristics of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and choosing the appropriate approach based on project characteristics. This article details the advantages of each method and considerations for their application, providing practical advice for project managers and DX promoters.

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Obstacles to Transformation: How Past Success and Knowledge Can Hinder Progress

This article explores the challenges organizations face when driving digital transformation (DX), particularly how past successes and accumulated knowledge can become obstacles to change. We examine specific examples and discuss the importance of learning from failures to achieve true digital transformation.

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Comprehensive Comparison of 3 Major AI Tools: Impact and Utilization of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in Business

A thorough comparison of the three major AI tools - ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini - detailing each AI's characteristics, use cases, and actual user experience. We propose optimal utilization methods for businesses and projects.

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Even Apple Depends on Others for AI Functionality: Meaning and Impact

This article examines the background and impact of Apple's decision to collaborate with other companies in AI technology. Despite Apple's traditional focus on in-house development for security and privacy, we explore why they chose to rely on others in this field, discussing the risks and benefits. Let's examine what this move means for the market and users.

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Japan's Productivity: The Reality of Decline Despite DX Progress

A detailed analysis of Japan's productivity in 2023. Despite advancements in Digital Transformation (DX), Japan's productivity continues to decline. This article examines the current situation with data and proposes specific improvement approaches. It offers insights from various perspectives including economic growth, labor productivity, technological innovation, and organizational transformation.

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The Difference in Cost Perception Between Manufacturing Products and IT Investments

This article points out that while many companies are sensitive to manufacturing costs, they often lack cost management for IT investments, and emphasizes the importance of properly managing IT investments as "costs." It also proposes specific measures for efficient operation of IT investments and strengthening company-wide IT strategy and governance.

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Rules Alone Cannot Prevent It! Political and Corporate Corruption Becoming Methodical

This article focuses on recent corruption issues in politics and business, examining measures for restoring social trust. It analyzes the background of various misconduct including public fund misappropriation, bribery, data falsification, and inspection fraud, pointing to results-oriented culture and structural weaknesses in oversight functions as fundamental problems. The article explains how corrupt practices become embedded in daily operations and emphasizes the importance of ethics and the need for cultural transformation. From both corporate and political perspectives, it suggests that fostering a culture with high ethical standards and social responsibility is the most effective countermeasure, rather than merely strengthening superficial checks.

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