SoftBank plans to acquire Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, strengthening its position in AI and energy-efficient computing. Ampere’s ARM-based chips align with SoftBank’s AI strategy as demand for high-performance computing grows.
Ericsson and SoftBank are advancing AI integration within Radio Access Networks (RAN). Leveraging NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper Superchip, they aim to streamline RAN functions for optimized performance.
OpenAI is reducing its Microsoft dependency by partnering with SoftBank for compute needs by 2030, via the Stargate project. This switch will decrease reliance on Microsoft, with SoftBank’s $30 billion investment crucial for AI data centers.
SoftBank is investing $25 billion into OpenAI, launching SB OpenAI in Japan to deliver AI-powered enterprise solutions under the Cristal intelligence brand. Partnering with Arm for scalable AI integration, the venture targets major Japanese corporations.
Japan’s SoftBank and OpenAI are negotiating a major deal that could position SoftBank as the largest shareholder of the ChatGPT creator, surpassing Microsoft’s current stake. With a potential $15-25 billion investment, SoftBank aims to strengthen its foothold in the AI market.
SoftBank has partnered with Quantinuum, a quantum computing leader, to advance AI through hybrid quantum computing, integrating Central, Graphics, and Quantum Processing Units. This collaboration addresses challenges in offering quantum computing services, aiming to innovate solutions beyond current technologies.
SoftBank and NVIDIA have made a breakthrough in AI-driven RAN technologies by successfully integrating AI with 5G networks, branding it as AI-RAN. This collaboration, highlighted during the NVIDIA AI Summit in Japan, promises to convert base stations into AI revenue assets.
NVIDIA and SoftBank are joining forces to develop Japan’s premier AI supercomputer, leveraging NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. This strategic partnership aims to advance AI technology and position Japan as a leader in global tech innovation.
SoftBank’s Sunglider, a groundbreaking solar-powered aircraft, has achieved a stratospheric flight, boosting prospects for VoIP solutions from the skies. With its massive 78-meter wingspan and high payload capacity, this advanced High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) marks a milestone in telecommunications.
SoftBank and Intelsat have launched an innovative hybrid network for seamless 5G connectivity, integrating mobile and satellite technologies. This groundbreaking initiative aims for uninterrupted global communication, supporting applications like connected vehicles and disaster response.
