SaaS Matures and Advances, Non-SaaS Focuses on 'Effectiveness Verification': Customer Success Enters a New Phase with the Release of the 'Customer Success White Paper 2026'
The Japan Customer Success Association has released the 'Customer Success White Paper 2026,' highlighting the maturity of SaaS professionalization and the integration of non-SaaS firms with existing organizational structures. AI adoption has emerged as a critical theme for addressing resource shortages across all sectors. A webinar featuring Representative Director Hisanori Yamada is scheduled for June 11.
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- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 11:00
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The Japan Customer Success Association (JCSA), based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, led by Representative Director Hisanori Yamada, has released the 'Customer Success White Paper 2026,' summarizing data from its latest survey. A webinar hosted by Yamada is scheduled for June 11 (Thursday).
About the 'Customer Success Survey 2026':
The white paper continuously records and analyzes the state of customer success in Japan. The 2026 edition categorizes respondents into SaaS and non-SaaS companies to visualize market changes. The survey reveals a clear polarization: SaaS companies are focusing on maturity and advancement, while non-SaaS companies are focused on verifying the effectiveness of their implementations. AI adoption has become a standard practice, clearly visualized through the data.
Comment from Representative Director Hisanori Yamada:
'I would like to thank the 907 participants who contributed to this survey. The findings show that customer success is evolving at three different speeds. SaaS companies are seeing established expertise and metrics, while non-SaaS companies are in a trial-and-error phase regarding organizational design. Across all industries, AI is fundamentally changing the nature of CS organizations.'
Survey Summary:
1. SaaS Companies: Steady progress in maturity and professionalization. CS is now a profit center responsible for NRR, with 26.6% of professionals earning over 10 million yen annually.
2. Non-SaaS Companies: Entering a phase of integration with existing organizations. The percentage of 'undefined roles' (dual roles or cross-departmental projects) has risen to 52.2%.
3. AI Adoption: A common theme across all sectors. Facing resource shortages, 47.4% of non-SaaS companies are looking to AI for internal efficiency, prioritizing prompt engineering skills over traditional interpersonal skills.
About the 'Customer Success Survey 2026':
The white paper continuously records and analyzes the state of customer success in Japan. The 2026 edition categorizes respondents into SaaS and non-SaaS companies to visualize market changes. The survey reveals a clear polarization: SaaS companies are focusing on maturity and advancement, while non-SaaS companies are focused on verifying the effectiveness of their implementations. AI adoption has become a standard practice, clearly visualized through the data.
Comment from Representative Director Hisanori Yamada:
'I would like to thank the 907 participants who contributed to this survey. The findings show that customer success is evolving at three different speeds. SaaS companies are seeing established expertise and metrics, while non-SaaS companies are in a trial-and-error phase regarding organizational design. Across all industries, AI is fundamentally changing the nature of CS organizations.'
Survey Summary:
1. SaaS Companies: Steady progress in maturity and professionalization. CS is now a profit center responsible for NRR, with 26.6% of professionals earning over 10 million yen annually.
2. Non-SaaS Companies: Entering a phase of integration with existing organizations. The percentage of 'undefined roles' (dual roles or cross-departmental projects) has risen to 52.2%.
3. AI Adoption: A common theme across all sectors. Facing resource shortages, 47.4% of non-SaaS companies are looking to AI for internal efficiency, prioritizing prompt engineering skills over traditional interpersonal skills.
FAQ
How can Taiwanese companies benefit from this white paper?
The trends of SaaS professionalization and non-SaaS organizational integration provide valuable benchmarks for Taiwanese companies undergoing digital transformation.