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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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
To enable a society that co-exists with AI, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is continuing to make progress on its goal to build and provide different types of AI infrastructure in Japan. On October 31, SoftBank announced it finished installin…
Well known for its unique blend of modern and traditional cultural experiences, excellent cuisine, efficient transportation and safety and cleanliness, not to mention its relatively low costs compared to other major world centers like New …
As climate change continues to intensify, achieving Net Zero emissions represents not only a goal, but an essential step toward achieving a sustainable future for humanity and the planet. As many companies around the world work to address …
3D glasses or special goggles typically come to mind when it comes to 3D viewing. SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), however, broke this mold in September 2024 with the launch of a new 3D experience service called “TOBIDERU.” TOBIDERU is unique…
SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is actively conducting research and development for its HAPS business to help bridge the digital divide and provide emergency communications during disasters. After first its HAPS business in 2017, SoftBank has…
AI Will Drive Value Creation: SoftBank Corp. President & CEO Junichi Miyakawa at SoftBank World 2024
“It’s no exaggeration to say that AI is the key technology of our time. We’re now at a crossroads on how we can incorporate it to drive growth across industries.” So remarked Junichi Miyakawa, President & CEO of SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434…
In the field of mobile telecommunications, the first generation (1G) system was introduced in the 1980s. Since then, generations have evolved approximately every 10 years, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G using new frequency allocations. Looking ahe…
On April 1, 2024, WeWork Japan, a leading flexible office provider in Japan, began anew as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434). WeWork Japan (registered under the WWJ Corp. company name) has since continued to focus o…
Looking for a unique nightlife experience in Tokyo? Located in the heart of Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s top entertainment districts, CLUB THE PEPPER, offers an unforgettable mixture of dining and entertainment with music and dancing robots. Wh…
High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) is an innovative technology that uses uncrewed aircraft positioned in the stratosphere, approximately 20 km above the Earth's surface, to provide stable, high-speed and wide-area connectivity. As a tec…
In the latter half of fiscal 2024*, MONET Technologies Inc.—a joint venture with SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), Toyota Motor Corporation and other Japan-based automotive manufacturers—plans to launch an autonomous mobility service that will…
Looking for a way to bring photos and videos on your smartphone to life, but are hesitant to use 3D glasses or VR goggles? Starting September 6, 2024, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) will offer a new service in Japan to meet this need. Called…
SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is aiming to build a “Ubiquitous Network” that combines ground-based terrestrial networks and non-terrestrial network (NTN) solutions, including satellite- and stratospheric HAPS-based platforms, to seamlessly …
SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) unveiled new uniforms to be worn by crew at ‘SoftBank’ and ‘Y!mobile’ stores providing communication services. The new uniforms, which will be used across Japan from January 2025, were designed to embody warmth…
In October 2024, Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture will witness the grand opening of what will be the largest startup support hub in Japan, SoftBank Corp.’s (TOKYO: 9434) “STATION Ai.” Positioned as a core facility for the prefecture’s strategy t…
On August 7, 2024, a delegation of 13 Malaysian government officials and related personnel, including an Undersecretary at the Ministry of Communications, visited SoftBank's Takeshiba headquarters in Tokyo, where they learned about SoftBan…
An advanced antenna technology that suppresses radiowave emissions in a specific direction to prevent interference Technology reduces signal strength in specific directions to boost communication precision Nullforming, also known as nullst…
Two employees from SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) received top honors as engineers at companies participating in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) community. In June 2024, Yoshiyuki Hirao was recognized as one of the “2024 …
