Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. was selected as a 'DX Noteworthy Company 2026' by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) on April 10, 2026, marking its first inclusion. The company has prioritized DX in its '7th Medium-Term Management Plan,' initiated in fiscal year 2022, focusing on digitalization of its value chain and back office, DX human resource development, and open innovation. Recognized initiatives include transparent disclosure through DX Annual Reports, human resource development based on METI and IPA's 'Digital Skill Standards,' the establishment of a 'Digital Strategy Department' in 2025 by integrating IT-related departments, and the launch of 'AI Plan Concierge ver.1' in September 2025, an AI-powered service co-developed with Akari Inc. that proposes plans for new detached houses.
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. was selected as a 'DX Noteworthy Company 2026' by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) on April 10, 2026. This is the first time the company has received this recognition. The 'DX Noteworthy Company' program recognizes companies that are not yet 'DX Brands' but are implementing significant initiatives contributing to corporate value through digital transformation. Daiwa House has positioned DX as a key theme in its '7th Medium-Term Management Plan,' which began in fiscal year 2022. Their efforts include digitalizing the value chain and back office, fostering DX human resources, and promoting open innovation, such as an in-house entrepreneurship system. Since 2021, the company has published the 'Daiwa House Group DX Annual Report' to communicate its DX vision and strategies to stakeholders. Key evaluation points for their selection included: 1. Prioritizing DX in the 7th Medium-Term Management Plan and transparently disclosing initiatives internally and externally through integrated reports and the 'DX Annual Report.' 2. Developing DX human resources by defining a unique human resource system based on the 'Digital Skill Standards' set by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and IPA, aiming to improve DX literacy of all employees and foster specialized and proactive DX promotion personnel. 3. Establishing a unified 'Digital Strategy Department' in 2025 by integrating IT-related departments, building an organizational structure where business divisions, head office divisions, and group companies collectively promote DX. 4. Jointly developing 'AI Plan Concierge ver.1' with Akari Inc. in September 2025, an AI service that proposes plans for customers considering purchasing new detached houses. The Daiwa House Group plans to continue advancing DX in both business and infrastructure to create new value and reform business models.
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When was Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. selected as a DX Noteworthy Company for 2026, and which organizations granted the award?
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. was selected on April 10, 2026 by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Information‑technology Promotion Agency (IPA).
What does the DX Noteworthy Company program recognize about companies like Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. that have not yet achieved DX Brand status?
The DX Noteworthy Company program recognizes firms that have not yet achieved DX Brand status but are carrying out significant digital‑transformation initiatives that increase corporate value.
How has Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. integrated digital transformation into its corporate strategy, particularly within the 7th Medium‑Term Management Plan that began in fiscal year 2022?
Daiwa House has placed digital transformation as a central theme in its 7th Medium‑Term Management Plan, which began in fiscal year 2022, and it is actively digitalizing its value chain, back‑office operations, and promoting open innovation through an in‑house entrepreneurship system.
What specific measures has Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. implemented to develop DX human resources, including any standards set by METI and IPA?
The company has created a unique human‑resource system based on the Digital Skill Standards issued by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the IPA, aiming to raise DX literacy for all employees and to cultivate specialized, proactive DX promotion personnel.
Which AI service did Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. co‑develop with Akari Inc., and in which month and year was this service launched?
In September 2025, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. jointly developed the AI Plan Concierge ver.1 service with Akari Inc., an artificial‑intelligence application that proposes housing plans for customers considering the purchase of new detached homes.