japan

Japan's new digital chief to resign

Over health issues.

Apr 25 2022 8:22AM

Kansai Electric to use Nutanix for virtual desktops

For 34,000 users.

Apr 20 2022 10:33AM

Digital Realty and Mitsubishi launch first dual-site data centres in Japan

The joint venture aims to remove legacy barriers to digital transformation by aligning the hybrid IT and security considerations of multinational enterprises.

Nov 4 2021 9:34PM

Digital Edge launches first self-built data centre in Osaka Japan

The newly constructed facility will bring significant retail co-location capacity to Western Japan.

Oct 25 2021 5:35AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appian set ups Japan office in regional expansion

Appian’s partners include Wipro, Ridgelinez and Pkutech.

Jul 27 2021 8:05AM

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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