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Keywords Explained: PUE

A metric that measures power usage efficiency at IT facilities, such as data centers A key metric to measure energy efficiency at IT facilities PUE—an abbreviation for Power Usage Effectiveness—is a key metric used to assess energy efficie…

SoftBank Corp. Selected to Establish New Landing Stations for E2A Submarine Cable System

With the rapid development of AI, international data traffic has surged dramatically in recent years. Given this trend, securing a stable international communications network has become essential to sustaining economic growth and maintaini…

Edge AI in Action: How a Fish Counting Solution from SoftBank Corp. and Aizip is Transforming Aquaculture

Agriculture, aquaculture, and livestock farming are often practiced in remote areas far from urban centers. Coastal and mountainous areas like these often lack reliable connectivity, and this has hindered the adoption of digital and AI tec…

Keywords Explained: BYOAI

When employees use their own personal AI tools for work tasks Leveraging personal-use AI tools at work to improve productivity BYOAI, short for “Bring Your Own AI” refers to the practice of employees utilizing AI tools that they use privat…

Base Stations in the Sky: SoftBank Corp. to Launch Pre-commercial HAPS Services for Japan in 2026

To help bridge the digital divide and provide emergency communications during disasters, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has been actively conducting research and development for its High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) stratospheric telecom…

SoftBank Corp.’s 39th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: Setting the Stage for a Society that Coexists with AI

SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) held its 39th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 26, 2025, at Tokyo International Forum. President & CEO Junichi Miyakawa chaired the meeting, and after reviewing SoftBank’s business progress,…

SoftBank Corp. Providing 5G Connectivity on Mt. Fuji Summit for Summer Climbing Season

With its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji is one of Japan’s top attractions. Climbing to the top of Japan’s most iconic mountain, however, is no easy feat. To make the journey more comfortable, every year SoftBank Corp. (TO…

“Brain Processing Unit” Research Wins Honorary Mention at S+T+ARTS Prize 2025

SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Research Institute of Advanced Technology, in collaboration project with artist Daito Manabe and Laboratory of Yoshiho Ikeuchi at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, have been conduc…

No Wallet, No Problem! A Day Trip to Kamakura and Enoshima with Just a Smartphone and “PayPay”

The “PayPay” cashless payment service provided by PayPay Corporation, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), makes it easy to pay for everyday items with just a smartphone. Since its launch in October 2018, PayPay has expanded its m…

SoftBank Corp. and Cubic³ Partner to Bring Connectivity to Vehicles Across All Corners of the Globe

As vehicles increasingly become digital platforms, reliable, seamless connectivity will be crucial for them to remain connected to the Internet, even in areas that ground-based cellular networks can't reach. This will ensure that over-the-…

140 Entrepreneurs from Ireland Visit SoftBank Headquarters to Gain Insights from SoftBank Corp. and Cubic³

On May 27, 2025, a delegation of 140 of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs visited SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) headquarters to learn about how SoftBank grew into a major IT and telecommunications company as well as the strategic partnershi…

SoftBank Corp.’s Large Telecom Model: Transforming Telecommunications Network Operations with AI

The rapid spread of generative AI has spurred the widespread adoption of large language models (LLMs) across various industries. The datasets used by these general-purpose LLMs remain broad and non-specialized, however. This means they are…

Half of Consumers Concerned Their Cars Could be Hacked: Cubic³ Survey

As cars become more connected and differentiated by their digital capabilities, today’s drivers are increasingly looking for meaningful digital experiences and personalized services. At the same time, they’re also concerned about safety an…

SoftBank Corp. FY2024 Earnings: Record Revenue, Increased Profits, Mid-term Plan Targets Revised Upward

Key Highlights Record revenue achieved for ninth consecutive year 13% YoY increase in operating income and 8% YoY increase in net income Mid-term Plan targets for revenue and operating income achieved one year ahead of schedule Aiming for …

SoftBank Corp. Scores in Top 10% of S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook For Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) was selected for inclusion in the top 10% of companies worldwide in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2025 rankings. On April 8, 2025, the research and rating firm hosted an awa…

Laying the Foundation for the AI Era: Construction Begins on “Hokkaido Tomakomai AI Data Center”

As a facility key to SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) next-generation social infrastructure initiative, the “Hokkaido Tomakomai AI Data Center” is designed to house a large-scale computing platform and operate entirely on renewable energy pr…

Unleashing the Potential of SDVs Around the World: Cubic³ Unveils New Brand Identity

Cubic³, a member of SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) group of companies and a global pioneer in connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), unveiled a new brand identity on April 3, 2025. Formerly trading under the name of “…

SoftBank Corp. Division Head Ashiq Khan Reveals Secrets for a Successful Global Career

“I believe things have always worked out in the end.” So says Ashiq Khan, Head of the Unified Cloud & Platform Division (UCPD) in the Technology Unit at SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), when describing his career path. Overseeing a team of ab…

SoftBank Corp. Deploys its “AITRAS” AI-RAN Solution at NVIDIA Headquarters, Demonstrates “Porter Robot”

In March 2025, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) announced it deployed its converged AI-RAN solution, called AITRAS, at NVIDIA headquarters in Santa Clara, California. In this collaboration, SoftBank and NVIDIA are utilizing NVIDIA’s accelerate…

AI-RAN a Game Changer for Mobile Networks: Interview with SoftBank Corp. Principal Fellow Alex Jinsung Choi

Since it first announced its AI-RAN concept in 2023 as a foundation for next-generation mobile networks to support a society that coexists with AI, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has made significant progress in bringing its vision to realit…

SoftBank Corp. Develops Large Telecom Model (LTM) with View Toward Realizing Advanced Cellular Network Operations

As a major telecommunications operator with over 40 million mobile subscribers, SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) generates large amounts of data on its network traffic and operations every day. To make its network operations more efficient and …

SoftBank Corp. Demonstrates “Remote Autonomous Driving Support System” Integrated with Traffic AI to Enhance Safety

In February 2025, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) demonstrated its “remote autonomous driving support system” at the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (“SFC”) located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. SoftBank’s system, designed to …

AI Innovations Driving SoftBank Corp.’s Vision for a Sustainable Future

SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), which is placing high priority on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management that balances sustainability with enhanced corporate value, held an ESG Briefing Session for investors and the press on …

Smooth Transactions and Bill Splitting Functions Drive Mobile Payment Usage Among SoftBank Corp. Employees

Smartphone-based mobile payments are continuing to take root in Japan in all kinds of settings, from inside convenience stores and restaurants to public transportation. As adoption grows year by year, Japan-based SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 943…

SoftBank Corp.’s AI Vision: Building Next-generation Social Infrastructure and Mastering the Use of AI

During SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Q3 FY2024 earnings briefing held on February 10, 2025, President & CEO Junichi Miyakawa noted that after the announcement of a new collaboration with OpenAI on February 3, the company received numerous…

Technologies to Watch For at MWC25

MWC Barcelona 2025 (MWC25), one of the world's largest mobile-related exhibitions, is bringing together the latest technologies, products and services in the communications industry. The event – which takes place from Monday, March 3 to 6 …

Joint Venture that Includes SoftBank Corp. and Toyota Motor Corporation Launches Public Autonomous Mobility Service in Tokyo Waterfront City

On January 22, 2025, MONET Technologies Inc.—a joint venture with SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), Toyota Motor Corporation and other Japan-based automotive manufacturers—launched an autonomous mobility service that runs on the public roads o…

SoftBank Corp. Q3 FY2024 Earnings: Revenue and Profit Growth Continues, Updates Given on AI Initiatives with OpenAI and for Development of LLMs Specialized for Japanese

On February 10, 2025, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) President & CEO Junichi Miyakawa presented earnings results for the first nine months (April - December, 2024) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2024 Q1-Q3). At the press confere…

OpenAI, SoftBank Group Corp. and SoftBank Corp. Unveil Joint Venture to Transform Businesses in Japan

On February 3, 2025, OpenAI, Inc., SoftBank Group Corp., Arm and SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) hosted a special event in Tokyo for enterprises based in Japan. Attended by top business leaders and the press, the session featured OpenAI CEO S…

Can Brain Mechanisms be Applied to Computing? SoftBank Corp. and The University of Tokyo Conduct Research to Find Out

With the spread of generative AI, power consumption at data centers is rapidly increasing. For example, training GPT-4 requires over 50 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, the equivalent to the monthly electricity usage of about 55,600 av…

Keywords Explained: AI Agent

A program that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to autonomously assess and execute tasks on a user’s behalf A program that can execute tasks and learn on its own using AI and data An AI agent is a program designed to autonomously pla…

Japan’s Telecommunications Carriers Team Up to Accelerate Disaster Recovery

Almost a year has passed since a powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula, located in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture. The natural disaster caused severe damage to local infrastructure and homes in the area, and SoftBank Cor…

Keywords Explained: All-Solid-State Battery, the Future of Safe and Durable Energy Storage

A battery that uses entirely solid materials for its internal components. Long-lasting battery built for extreme conditions All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are a type of battery where all internal components are made of solid materials. …

Introducing “AITRAS”: SoftBank Corp.’s Solution to Build AI Capabilities on 5G Networks

AI is driving transformative change across industries and enterprises, significantly enhancing productivity and convenience. As applications expand beyond chatbots to other applications, such as the real-time control of robots, drones and …

Honda and SoftBank Corp. Test Cellular V2X Technology to Prevent Traffic Accidents

Connected vehicle technology, which enables vehicles to be constantly connected to communication networks, is expected to be essential to next-generation forms of mobility, including autonomous driving. By connecting vehicles to various th…

SoftBank Corp. Opens “EBC STATION Ai” to Demonstrate New Technologies and Foster Open Innovation in Japan’s Tokai Region

On December 13, 2024, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) announced it is planning to open “EBC STATION Ai” – an experiential facility that showcases new technology solutions – in January 2025. EBC STATION Ai will be operated by SoftBank and loca…

AI Meets Aquaculture: Fish Counting Application From SoftBank Corp. and Aizip Wins CES® 2025 Innovation Award

SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) and Silicon Valley-based Aizip, Inc. jointly developed a machine learning application capable of counting fish in real time with smartphones and other edge devices. The technology was selected for a CES® 2025 I…

SoftBank Corp. Invests in Next-generation Solar Cell Developer PXP Corporation to Expand Use of Renewable Energy

To build next-generation infrastructure for the AI era, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is advancing the construction of AI computing platforms and data centers, and, to meet the increased demand for AI-driven data processing while taking ste…

Tokyu Land and SoftBank Corp. Use Generative AI Avatars to Help Visitors Navigate Shibuya

The Greater Shibuya Area – which encompasses Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando – is a hot spot in Tokyo where work and play are closely intertwined. While destinations like the Shibuya Scramble Crossing – said to be one of the world’s busie…

Building a Japanese-based LLM for the Next Leap: Message from Head of Homegrown Generative AI Development in SoftBank Corp. Integrated Report 2024

The English edition of SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Integrated Report for 2024, published on October 31, 2024, is a comprehensive report that not only covers SoftBank’s financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (FY20…

Establishing Effective Corporate Governance: Lead Independent External Director’s Message in SoftBank Corp. Integrated Report 2024

The English edition of SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Integrated Report for 2024, published on October 31, 2024, is a comprehensive report that not only covers SoftBank’s financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (FY20…

Video: How SoftBank Corp. is Pioneering AI-RAN to Support a Society that Coexists with AI

Anticipating an era where AI-based services are ubiquitous in daily life, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is advancing initiatives to deploy distributed AI computing infrastructure across Japan while seeking an optimal balance between central…

SoftBank Corp. Develops Multimodal AI to Help Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Traffic Safely

In Japan, traffic regulations stipulate that when a vehicle approaches an unsignalized crosswalk with a vehicle stopped in front of it, the driver needs to come to a complete stop before proceeding. This presents a challenge to human opera…

SoftBank Corp. Recognized as Company of the Year by Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce for Cubic Telecom Partnership

Damien Cole, Ambassador of Ireland to Japan (center), and Yoshihiro Tsuchiya, Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) President (left), present the IJCC Company of the Year Award to Takuo Obayashi, Director of SoftBank Corp.’s Cubic Telec…

Achieving Medium-term Management Plan While Balancing Growth Investments: SoftBank Corp. Integrated Report 2024 CFO Message

The English edition of SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Integrated Report for 2024, published on October 31, 2024, is a comprehensive report that not only covers SoftBank’s financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (FY20…

SoftBank Corp. Announces Development of New Technologies and Collaborations for AI-RAN

After first announcing its “AI-RAN” concept in 2023 as a foundation for next-generation mobile networks to support a society that coexists with AI, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has made significant progress in bringing its vision to realit…

Aichi Prefecture’s Startup Hub “STATION Ai” Celebrates Grand Opening

SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) “STATION Ai,” a startup support hub based in the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan’s industrial heartland, officially opened its doors on October 1, 2024. Since then new member companies have been suc…

SoftBank Corp. Q2 FY2024 Earnings: Full-year Forecasts Revised Upward, Revenue and Profit Increase

On November 8, 2024, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) President & CEO Junichi Miyakawa presented earnings results for the second quarter (Q2) and first half (H1) of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2024). At the press conference held i…

How Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) Technology Can Help Meet the Demands of the 6G Era

Looking beyond 5G to the 6G era, there will likely be greater demand for communication with and between objects – not to mention more communication between people – and this will lead to an increase in mobile communication traffic. To acco…

Evolving into a Technology Company Supporting a Society that Coexists with AI: SoftBank Corp. Integrated Report 2024 CEO Message

The English edition of SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) Integrated Report for 2024, published on October 31, 2024, is a comprehensive report that not only covers SoftBank’s financial information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (FY20…