About JDACs

Introducion

Background of Establishment

In recent years, the implementation of DX and AI has become a “means” rather than an “end,” yet more and more cases are proceeding without adequate verification of the appropriateness of investment decisions and implementation.

What is required under these circumstances is a neutral advisory that provides “advice that leads to results” rather than “advice for implementation.

JDACs were established in 2025 to do just that.

We will not only support the selection of technologies and tools, but also increase the transparency and credibility of decision-making as a strategic second opinion organization across management, data, marketing, and technology.

Founding Story

summary

“Bringing Neutral Knowledge to Digital Strategic Decision-Making.”

Japan Digital Advisory Council for Strategy (JDACs) is an organization that provides neutral assessment and strategic advice (Digital Advisory for Strategy) on DX, data utilization, and AI implementation for companies, local governments, and educational institutions in the digital society.

Our mission is to improve the quality of digital decision-making in Japan as a third-party organization that is independent of any particular vendor or interest and provides a fair view of all “strategy, execution, and verification”.

Scope

area of activity

The advisory area handled by JDACs consists of the following three axes:

I. Strategic design support: 1. advice on DX strategy and data utilization policy development
2. appropriate assessment of organizational transformation and digital investments
3. audit of vendor selection and outsourcing structure

Ⅱ Verification/Review: 1. validation of proposals, requirements definition, and PoC
2. design support for KPI and ROI measurement
3. ethics and risk check for data and AI

Ⅲ Human Resources, Education and Dissemination: 1. advisory certification system (JDACs certification)
2. management of training, courses, and certification exams
3. publication of annual white papers and awards system

Activities

JDACs Philosophy

Mission: Maximize the social value of
digital with the three principles of neutrality, verification, and implementation.

Vision: A society in which all organizations can make digital decisions based on evidence and ethics as a matter of course.

Value: JDACs activities are centered on the three principles of.

Integrity

Independent of any vendor or industry interest,
we will always be honest and neutral.

Evidence

We provide advice based on performance, data, and facts, and do not rely on
sense or convention.

Impact

Recommendations do not “stop at recommendations” but are intended to be
returned to results in the field.

Organization Overview

Organization

Name: Japan Digital Advisory Council for Strategy (JDACs)
English name: Japan Digital Advisory Council for Strategy (JDACs): Japan Digital Advisory Council for Strategy (JDACs)
Establishment: October 2025
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Ryosuke Takahagi
Main Activities: Advisory support for DX, data, and AI domains, operation of evaluation and certification systems, seminars and research activities, etc.