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An Insight into the Criteria for System Development Vendor Selection in 2026

Engineerforce Inc., a leading IT company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, recently conducted a comprehensive survey aimed at understanding the current decision criteria for selecting system development vendors in 2026. The survey involved 111 company employees from organizations with more than 500 employees, who have been involved in the decision-making process related to outsourcing system development and design within the last two years.

Key Findings

The results reveal critical insights about the expectations from vendors and how companies perceive the elements that contribute to successful partnerships in system development projects. Here are some of the main highlights:

1. Emphasis on Technical Skills and Development Track Record: 59.5% of respondents ranked technical skills and development achievements as the most critical factors during vendor selection. However, this figure shows a decrease of 9.9 percentage points compared to the previous year.

2. The Importance of Balancing UI/UX Design with Technical Capabilities: An overwhelming 97.3% of respondents indicated that balancing UI/UX design with technology is crucial. Moreover, those considering this factor as