Zodiac Signs for 2024

The Chinese zodiac sign for the year 2024 is "Ki-no-E-tatsu" in the zodiac signs of the Chinese zodiac.

In 2024, "Ki-no-E-tatsu" will blossom by watching its own footing and stepping firmly.

It will be a year in which the spring sun will help everything to grow.
It will be a year in which the warm spring sunlight will fall equally on all things on the earth, inviting rapid growth and change.
The fact that the sun shines equally on everything means that even those parts of the earth that have been in the shadows will be rewarded with sunshine, and we can expect great growth. This is a year that invites rapid growth and change.
On the other hand, it is also possible that the parts of us that we would rather keep hidden will also be exposed to the sun and undergo significant change.

Social Conditions

In 2023, Corona will be in the 5th category, the population will return to the pre-Corona level, and the number of foreign visitors to Japan will increase considerably.
Nevertheless, both corona and influenza are on the rise, so please take care of yourself.

Conflicts around the world are becoming more and more intense.
The conflict between Palestine and Israel erupted on October 7, with an ever-increasing number of civilian casualties, It is a problem with deep roots that can be traced back to the past, and there is no end in sight.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is still ongoing and is almost two years old.

Democracy has also disappeared in Myanmar.
The Chinese government's blocking of democratization of Hong Kong, Taiwan checks and balances, and human rights issues in the Tibet Autonomous Region, North Korea's missile problem is also a matter to watch.
The reality that less than one-third of the world's nations are democracies gives the impression of a divided world.
In any case, I sincerely hope that a peaceful world will come.

In Japan, the LDP's political donation problem has forced the resignation of many politicians in important posts, The approval rating of the Kishida administration is at a low of 23%.

In 2024, there will be a presidential election in the United States.
The shadow of Trump continues to flicker, but the outcome of the election is also likely to move the world.

In sports, the world is watching the success of Otani and other Japanese athletes in the world.

As for digital trends, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative AI is changing the world.
As AI is expected to continue to evolve, how companies incorporate it into their operations will determine their survival.

OST in 2024

In 2023, 29 new employees joined the company, bringing the total number of employees to 175.
In April, we will welcome 15 new employees, bringing our total to over 190.
In the 21st fiscal year, sales did not meet the target due to non-operation and other factors, and cash flow problems remained due to unpaid payments and delays in inspections and repairs.

In the 22nd fiscal year, we will have an increase in the number of new blue-chip clients and information on projects is becoming more active, so it will be important to examine the details of projects and develop them efficiently.

Also, last year we had many employees who took leave due to health problems or retired, so we are reviewing our teleworking methods, We would like to come up with a system that allows us to communicate with each and every one of our employees.

The year 2024 is "Ki-no-E-tatsu" or "the year when the spring sunshine will help us to grow in all directions.

As for OST, we would like to make it the year when we finally start our new business in earnest.

As for overseas expansion, we have formed a business alliance with an IT company in India, and we will be carrying out specific PLM development and offshore development in the future.
We have also formed an alliance with a venture company in Silicon Valley, which is gradually progressing, and we expect to begin full-scale development around April.
We would also like to increase the number of age groups, nationalities, and variations in our programming schools and internships.

In February, I will be speaking at the "Seminar on the Latest Trends in the IT and Digital Sector in India and the Utilization of Human Resources" hosted by the Aichi Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
We would like to continue to communicate about OST's overseas expansion to the outside world.
https://www.pref.aichi.jp/press-release/ricchitsusho-aibsc/india-itdigitalseminar.html

What is the slogan for this term?
　Innovate for a Sustainable Future!

Innovate for a Sustainable Future!
We will always keep this slogan in mind as we work to achieve our business goals.

Let us all work together as one vector in 2024 and do our best while taking care of our physical condition!

Thank you for your continued support this year.