What is the purpose of IPA's DX Trend Survey?

To understand the current status and challenges of DX in Japanese enterprises, supporting policy-making and corporate strategy development with annual trend tracking.

What types of companies were surveyed?

Executives, IT departments, and DX promotion teams from 1,799 domestic companies across various industries and sizes.

Which area shows the most AI implementation effectiveness?

Operational efficiency and speed, including automated document generation and accelerated data analysis.

What does 'corporate value creation' mean specifically?

Fundamental improvements in revenue and competitiveness through new business creation, customer experience innovation, and business model transformation.

Can anyone access the report for free?

Yes. The report will be available for free download from IPA's official website in late July 2026.

Press Release: Key Findings on DX and AI Adoption Trends Among Domestic Enterprises Released

Published Jul 16, 2026 11:51 PM ・ Updated Jul 16, 2026 5:02 PM ・ 8 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA) has released key findings from its annual survey on digital transformation (DX) and AI adoption among domestic enterprises. While DX adoption is widespread and AI implementation is steadily expanding, the results indicate that transitioning from operational efficiency to new value creation and business transformation remains a critical challenge.

Release Date: July 16, 2026

Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA)

The Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA, Chairman: Yuu Saito) has today released key findings from its annual survey on DX initiatives, outcomes, AI adoption trends, and talent development among domestic enterprises. The survey results show that while DX has become widespread among Japanese companies and AI adoption is steadily increasing, a key challenge moving forward is advancing from operational efficiency to creating new value and transforming business models.

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Background

IPA conducts the 'DX Trend Survey' annually to understand the current status and challenges related to digital transformation in domestic and international enterprises. From April to June 2026, IPA conducted the 2025 fiscal year survey targeting domestic enterprises, and today announces key findings on DX initiatives and outcomes, AI and data utilization, talent development, and more. The detailed 'DX Trend 2026' report and data collection will be published in late July 2026.

Overview

The survey results show that the proportion of companies engaged in DX and those achieving results remains at the same level as the previous survey. While outcomes related to digitalization of data and operational efficiency remain high, results linked to corporate value creation remain low, with no significant change. AI adoption is expanding, particularly among large enterprises, and many companies report tangible benefits. However, the proportion of companies experiencing expected or above-expected results remains limited. Furthermore, the primary use cases and benefits of AI are still centered on operational efficiency and speed.

Thus, while DX outcomes remain concentrated in areas such as operational efficiency, outcomes related to corporate value creation remain low. Although AI adoption is growing, its application remains focused on operational efficiency and speed, with limited expansion into value creation, as clearly indicated by the survey.

In addition, this survey analyzes DX performance metrics, corporate culture and environment, data utilization and collaboration, AI implementation and operational challenges, and the status of skill assessment for DX-promoting personnel, compiling these into a comprehensive report. Year-on-year comparisons are conducted for questions consistent with previous surveys, and a data collection exceeding 100 pages will be published alongside the report.

IPA hopes that these survey results will serve as a valuable reference for enterprises already engaged in DX and those planning to begin, supporting efforts to advance DX that enhances corporate value and strengthens competitiveness.

Survey Overview

Target: Executives, IT departments, and DX promotion departments of domestic enterprises

Number of responses: 1,799 companies

Survey period: April 17, 2026 – June 12, 2026

Upcoming Plans

The 'DX Trend 2026' report and data collection summarizing the survey results will be published in late July 2026.

A webinar based on the survey results will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Details and registration information are available at the link below.

'DX Trend 2026 Briefing Session'

Reference Information

DX Trend 2025

DX Trend 2024

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding this announcement:

IPA Management Planning Center, International and Industrial Survey Department, Industrial Survey Section – Ozawa, Kono

Email: [email protected]

For media inquiries:

IPA Management Planning Center, Strategic Communication Department, Strategic Communication Section – Watanabe, Kamata, Masuda

TEL: 03-5978-7503

Inquiry form: info.ipa.go.jp/form/pub/inquire/pr-inquiries

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Press Release: Key Findings on DX and AI Adoption Trends Among Domestic Enterprises Released

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