Meet Our Team

• #AI-RAN

Koji Kusunoki

• Profile
  Was responsible for budget planning, management, and the formulation of mid-to-long-term plans for the launches of SoftBank's 4G (AXGP) service and SoftBank Air, as well as network enhancement initiatives. During the restructuring of Sprint, conducted cost analysis and evaluated cost-saving measures. Subsequently participated in the formulation of the HAPSMobile business plan, driving the development of business strategies and the acquisition of international partners.
  Led the proof-of-concept experiments for content distribution systems at the Dubai Expo, and XR platform testing for the immersive XR live performance "Kodan no Osomatsu-san." Promoted platform development and validation based on communication infrastructure.
  Charged with exploring new business opportunities utilizing quantum computing as the next-generation digital infrastructure. Planned and advanced partnership strategies with academia and international quantum computing vendors, establishing collaboration frameworks with research institutions.
  Currently engaged in the development of new business models using AI-RAN and conducting studies and validations on economic impact. Continuously exploring business innovations and new market opportunities through the application of AI technology.
• Research area
  • The economic impact of new business opportunities for telecommunications operators created by AI-RAN.
  • The economic value of carrier-grade AI infrastructure enabled by edge AI.
• Major achievements
  • 【White Paper Release】Telco Al : Landscape, Challenges and Path Forward
  • 【White Paper Release】AI-RAN:Telecom Infrastructure for the Age of AI
  • SoftBank Corp. and Quantinuum Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Toward Practical Application of Quantum Computing
  • SoftBank Corp. Launches Joint Research with Keio University with View to Business Utilization of Quantum Computers