This IDC study summarizes the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Japan AI systems market based on information collected by the end of March 2025.The Japan AI systems market will continue to experience high growth because of the spread of generative AI (GenAI). On the other hand, GenAI is evolving rapidly, and the competitive advantages for vendors are constantly changing. "As we enter the era of AI agents, it is important for vendors to clarify their roles and advantages in the ecosystem and respond to changes in the market environment," says Satoshi Matsumoto, research director, Software and Services, IDC Japan.This is the English translation of the Japanese document IDC #JPJ52153625.
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Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Japan AI Systems
Japan AI Systems (Infrastructure) Trends
Japan AI Systems (Application/ADD) Trends
Japan AI Systems (Services) Trends
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
The Development of AI Agents and Agentic AI
AI Systems Are Becoming Cheaper and Easier to Implement
The Advent of the AI Economy Era
Inhibitors
Companies Are Reluctant to Use AI
Significant Market Developments
Infrastructure Expansion and Change
From AI Agents to Agentic AI (Multi-Agents)
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
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