KDDI Corporation and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have teamed up to launch an advanced AI data center in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, set to open in early 2026. This facility aims to support startups, enterprises, and research institutions in developing AI applications and training large language models (LLMs). Leveraging Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and HPE’s infrastructure, it focuses on performance and sustainability.
The new Osaka Sakai data center will be powered by a rack-scale system featuring the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 platform, designed and integrated by HPE. This system is optimized for high-performance computing and uses advanced direct liquid cooling to minimize its environmental impact. As AI workloads become more complex and demanding, there is a growing need for infrastructure that supports low-latency inferencing and energy efficiency.
Through its WAKONX platform, KDDI plans to deliver cloud-based AI compute services, facilitating the building of LLMs and scaling AI applications with reduced latency. This positions the new data center to effectively meet the demands of Japan’s AI-driven digital economy.
Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE, stated, “Our collaboration with KDDI marks a pivotal milestone in supporting Japan’s AI innovation, delivering powerful computing capabilities that will enable smarter solutions.”
The strategic partnership reflects a commitment to advance AI infrastructure and deliver innovative services while improving energy efficiency. Both companies will continue to explore new opportunities in AI technology and services, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation.
