Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009

The August issue of Cyzo magazine asks a group of experts to take the pulse of various industries. Which companies are likely to succumb to their illnesses, and which are going to pull through?

Industry: Banking General state of health: Critical Malady: Paralyzed by toxic assets Surviving: Mitsui Sumitomo Financial Group Failing: Mizuho Financial Group, MUFG Financial Group Recommendations: Condition not life-threatening, but should be kept under careful observation

Industry: Broadcasting General state of health: Critical Malady: Deficient viewing figures & advertising revenue Surviving: Fuji TV, Nippon TV Failing: TBS, TV Tokyo, TV Asahi Recommendations: Make efforts to improve quality of content, and get some proper rest

Industry: IT General state of health: Stable Malady: Sudden changes in trends Improving: IBM, Oracle, Tonchidot Declining: Fujitsu, NEC Recommendations: Need to harness the strength and originality of venture companies

Source: Cyzo www.cyzo.com