Today, SoftBak has announced ambitious plans to begin offering pre-commercial High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) services in Japan in 2026 through a new partnership with US startup Sceye.
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Ericsson and SoftBank sign “next-generation” AI MoU
Ericsson and SoftBank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation telecom technologies, including AI, Cloud RAN, Extended Reality (XR), and 6G, aiming to establish a strategic partnership towards 2030
SoftBank to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5bn
News SoftBank has announced an agreement to acquire US based semiconductor design company Ampere Computing Holdings LLC for $6.5 billion The deal, made through SoftBank subsidiary Silver Bands 6 Corp, highlights SoftBank’s growing interest in AI and energy-efficient...
SoftBank in talks to invest $25bn in OpenAI
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank reportedly in discussions to invest between $15 billion and $25 billion in OpenAI, according to a recent report from the Financial Times.
OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX partner for $500bn AI ‘Stargate Project’
This week, OpenAI has announced the ‘Stargate Project’, a new joint venture set to invest $500 billion into AI infrastructure over the next five years.
Softbank to invest $100bn in US AI
SoftBank Group, led by CEO Masayoshi Son, has announced plans to invest $100 billion in the US over the next four years, a move that will focus on advancing AI and its related infrastructure. This investment aims to create 100,000 new jobs.
Softbank and Intelsat partner to launch global 5G network
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Intelsat have announced a new partnership to develop a hybrid network solution combining satellite and terrestrial communication technology. This, the companies say, will create a “Ubiquitous Network” that offers seamless mobile connectivity, even in areas without regular mobile coverage.
Eutelsat and Softbank sign multi-year satellite deal for Japan
Eutelsat and Softbank have signed a multi-year partnership to enable Softbank to use Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in its communications offering. The deal will see Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation provide satellite communications for Japanese businesses and government agencies.
SoftBank buys Graphcore, targets further AI investments
This week, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has announced the acquisition of struggling UK-based AI chipmaker Graphcore.
SoftBank to invest $960m in Japanese AI
Japanese tech giant SoftBank has announced that it will invest JPY 150 billion $960 billion to upgrade its computing infrastructure to deliver a Generative AI (gen AI) platform in the Japanese language.
Softbank buys majority stake in connected vehicle specialist Cubic Telecom
SoftBank is diversifying once again, this time betting big on connected vehicles through the purchase of a 51% stake in Cubic Telecom for €473 million.
SoftBank files for Arm IPO
News The initial public offering (IPO), set to take place in September, would be the largest US IPO in nearly two years This week, Arm has made its first public filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its IPO, preparing to sell billions of...
Softbank’s new partnership aims to enable autonomous driving in Japan
News Softbank has entered a partnership with May Mobility, a US-based autonomous vehicle technology specialist. The agreement will see the two organisations collaborate to deliver an autonomous vehicle driving service in Japan using Softbank’s 5G network.The...
SoftBank invests in booming Africa-focussed fintech company OPay
OPay’s latest round of financing values the company at over $2 billion, just three years after the company’s launch
SoftBank reaching new heights with range of Non-Terrestrial Network solutions
The Japanese conglomerate is seeking to provide broadband communications from High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) flying in the stratosphere, as well as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) satellites
SoftBank invests $60m into Axiata’s AI unit
The investment will give SoftBank 23% of Axiata’s digital analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) unit, Axiata Digital Advertising (ADA)
SoftBank and KDDI have $38bn 5G investment plan
The two Japanese telcos are shaping up for major investment in the new technology, in part to make up the tech gap between themselves and their more deployed neighbours, China and South Korea
Fears of second COVID-19 wave see SoftBank sell $12.5bn shares in telco unit
The group’s push to raise money to pay off debt and buy back shares has been relentless in recent months, but it seems the process is far from over
SoftBank gets US ‘Clean Network’ seal of approval
Having already opted out of Chinese tech for its 5G network back in July, it comes as no surprise to see SoftBank would get the nod from the US State Department
Ericsson to deliver core solutions for SoftBank’s standalone 5G networks
Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core will reportedly enable the development of new 5G use cases for mobile users as well as enterprise and industry partnership
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