japan

Industry Movements

Wasabi set up regional headquarters in Japan

Kaz Kuroda, Vice President of Asia-Pacific and Managing Director of Japan, will lead the region for the company.

Oct 19 2021 9:07AM

Telco

Nokia deploys shared 5G network with SoftBank and KDDI in Japan

Nokia’s AirScale Multi-Operator Radio Access Network solution will enable SoftBank and KDDI subscribers to share RAN and get 5G services faster.

Oct 15 2021 8:04AM

Data Centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres sets up new data centres in Tokyo

These data centres will be STT GDC’s first venture in Japan.

Oct 8 2021 8:06AM

Enterprise Technology

Four Japanese companies co-develop facial recognition payment system

In APAC, Japan and China are the leading countries to introduce facial-recognition technologies to businesses and local citizens.

Sep 15 2021 8:16AM

Enterprise Technology

Cushman & Wakefield Japan uses AI to accurately view commercial properties

Customers can monitor the progress of their projects, do property inspections and access the digital twin online from anywhere and anytime.

Sep 13 2021 8:03AM

Telco

Japan to make TV airwaves available for 5G

The communications ministry will start accepting applications from businesses wanting to use airwaves from live television broadcasts to do 5G.

Aug 25 2021 8:08AM

Industry Movements

Appian set ups Japan office in regional expansion

Appian’s partners include Wipro, Ridgelinez and Pkutech.

Jul 27 2021 8:05AM

Digital Transformation

FedEx brings Roxo bot to Japan in contactless delivery trial

Is this the future for delivery? The autonomous delivery robot is best used during the last mile where it is less cost efficient for a delivery driver.

Jul 13 2021 8:16AM

Data Centres

Princeton Digital Group announces data centre expansion into Japan

The company has already secured the land and power with construction to begin later this year.

Jul 2 2021 8:06AM

Industry Movements

Mitsubishi Motors works with Cyfirma to strengthen its cyber security posture

By utilising Cyfirma’s DeCYFIR platform to predict cyber threats, Mitsubishi Motors was able to become more business resilient.

Jun 25 2021 8:24AM

Enterprise Technology

Japan’s Marutomi Seishi develops ultra-long coreless toilet paper

The new patent-pending innovation allows each roll of paper to be 300 metres or 980 feet in length when unfurled – three times the height of the Statue of Liberty in New York!

May 27 2021 7:51AM

Data Centres

Data Edge adds two new data centres in Japan

The expansion takes Data Edge’s regional footprint to six data centers in four metros.

May 13 2021 7:50AM

Industry Movements

Thinca works with Vonage to facilitate digital transformation

Based in Japan, Thinca’s customers include SMEs in real estate, care dealers, restaurants, and professional services.

Apr 30 2021 4:28PM

Industry Movements

New Relic hires Fleshman as its CTO for APAC and Japan

Previously a New Relic customer, Fleshman will help with its technical strategy and deliver customer excellence.

Apr 30 2021 4:23PM

Security

Japan government warns Line over data breach by Chinese affiliate

Four technicians at Line’s Chinese affiliate had accessed its database at least 32 times since 2018.

Apr 30 2021 8:12AM

Telco

Japan’s NTT Docomo turns to Samsung for 5G networks

Samsung is knocking on the door of the big boys in 5G. NTT Docomo previously used network equipment from Ericsson, NEC and Fujitsu for its 5G services.

Apr 5 2021 9:15AM

Digital Transformation

Super Nintendo World introduces wearable tech and AR interactive experiences

The tech-infused Nintendo theme park in Osaka will provide every visitor with a wearable wristband which will work in conjunction with a mobile phone app to engage in multiple activities, bringing gamification to new levels.

Mar 22 2021 9:33AM

Enterprise Technology

Wildlife Research Centre in Japan use IoT to track roaming Black Bears

Black Bears and wild animals scavenging for food in Karuizawa have been an issue for locals and tourists

Mar 19 2021 9:48AM

Enterprise Technology

Yahoo Japan and Line create new tech behemoth in APAC

With the increased scale, size and spending power, Softbank’s Z Holdings aims to take on the big league global players - Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon.

Mar 17 2021 8:16AM

Industry Movements

Nokia and QTnet bring 5G to the island of Kyushu

This is the first time a local 5G network has been deployed in Japan through a commercial spectrum license acquisition.

Mar 15 2021 11:51AM