Navigating the AI Era: Choosing the Right System Development Vendor

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, selecting the right system development vendor has become a critical task for businesses looking to thrive in the AI era. Spice Factory Inc., a leading advocate for digital transformation, is set to host an enlightening online seminar titled "Criteria for Choosing the Right System Development Vendor in the AI Era," from July 28 to July 30, 2026. Over the span of three days, participants will engage in nine informative sessions, designed to equip them with practical insights into the complexities of vendor selection.

Seminar Overview

The webinar, spearheaded by CTO Yuki Ohta of Spice Factory, will delve deep into various pivotal topics:

- Understanding Price Discrepancies: Get insights on the hidden truths behind differing quotes from vendors.
- Evaluating AI Vendors: Learn effective methods to discern the most suitable AI vendors for your business needs.
- Strategic Questions: Arm yourself with a list of specific questions to ask during negotiations.
- Modernization Roadmap: Develop strategies for system modernization that goes beyond mere replacement, aligning with future operational transformations.

This seminar is not just for tech experts but is also tailored for executives and decision-makers responsible for vendor selection or overseeing digital transformation initiatives. With participation free of charge, it presents an invaluable opportunity for organizations aiming to enhance their technological capabilities amidst the complexities of the contemporary business environment.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is best suited for:

- Business owners involved in vendor decision-making
- Digital Transformation (DX) leaders
- IT and system department professionals
- Individuals spearheading DX initiatives within organizations

Program Highlights

The seminar will tackle pertinent issues outlined as follows:

- The collapse of outdated ordering norms and the new criteria for evaluating DX and AX investments. With AI implementation drastically reducing development times to just one-tenth based on empirical data, the focus now shifts towards rigorous definitions and designs. Traditional criteria of "man-months, workloads, and market sentiment" are no longer relevant, necessitating new evaluation frameworks that business leaders and DX officials must embrace.

Many organizations grapple with challenges such as:

- Lacking clarity on what criteria to use in vendor selection
- Uncertainty on how to approach outsourcing system development
- Navigating internal demands for DX implementation
- Concerns about selecting the right consultancy for DX promotion
- Recognizing a lack of confidence in AI and IT utilization

CTO Yuki Ohta will present a new assessment framework to help organizations avoid pitfalls in system investments. Instead of merely comparing prices, attendees will learn how to identify the right investments in this AI-driven world.

Speaker Profile

Yuki Ohta
CTO at Spice Factory Inc.

- Background: Originating from Nara, Yuki brings a wealth of experience from various SaaS companies where he held positions as an engineer, engineering manager, and product manager. Since joining Spice Factory in 2025, he has played a vital role in cross-departmental technical support, architectural design, and product oversight.

Spice Factory's AI Services

Spice Factory offers a range of services aimed at enhancing corporate AI utilization across three core axes: human resources, organization, and infrastructure:

- AI-driven Organizational Diagnostics (Free): An assessment tool for organizations to gauge AI readiness and identify actionable steps.
- Spice AI Enablement: A service dedicated to cultivating self-sustaining AI capabilities through talent development and organizational structuring.
- AI Modernization Support: Assisting in the analysis of existing systems for investment viability and AI-based replacement design.

Conclusion

As technology continues to reshape the business landscape, proactive engagement in learning and adapting is vital. Spice Factory is committed to being a catalyst for innovation, empowering businesses to navigate their digital transformation journeys effectively. Join us in this essential conversation to secure your organization’s future in the AI-dominated market.

For more details and to register for the seminar, visit Ordering Guide | Seminar Introduction & Registration.