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Google has been making significant investments in data centers in Japan, with recent announcements of facilities in Inzai, Chiba, Hiroshima, and Wakayama. While the company is expanding its presence in Japan, it has faced increased scrutiny from regulators in the West, along with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission. 　 Google Accused of Antitrust Violations 　 Japan’s […]

GDS International, the international subsidiary of GDS, a leading Chinese data center operator, is accelerating its overseas expansion. This article will introduce GDS’s announcement of its entry into the Japanese market. 　 GDS, a Leading Chinese Data Center Operator 　 Founded in 2006, GDS currently operates dozens of data centers in the Greater China region, […]

The data center market continues to experience rapid growth due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the expanding use of cloud services. This article will highlight a noteworthy announcement from major Japanese construction company Obayashi Corporation regarding its domestic data center business.   Announcement of Entry into Urban Data Center Development Business in […]

We’ve previously discussed how the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the global demand for data centers. 　 In recent years, both semiconductor factories and new data centers have been actively constructed domestically [in Japan]. However, the government aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, including CO2, by 2050. 　 As companies […]

NVIDIA Under Antitrust Scrutiny: Implications for the AI Industry   The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a formal investigation into NVIDIA, the world’s leading semiconductor company, raising concerns about potential antitrust violations. The DOJ has issued subpoenas, signaling a potential antitrust lawsuit against the company. NVIDIA holds a dominant market share in AI […]

In this article, we delve into the recent developments of Sakura Internet, a domestic company that has been at the forefront of GPU cloud services in Japan.   Founded in 1996 by current president Kunihiro Tanaka while he was still a student, Sakura Internet has grown significantly since its inception. In 2011, the company constructed […]

We’ve previously reported on Sakura Internet’s active involvement in the AI data center business within Japan. Now, another domestic company has made a significant move in this space.   Japan Policy Investment Bank and Mizuho Bank Invest in Highreso   The Japan Policy Investment Bank and Mizuho Bank, among others, have announced a combined investment […]

At the end of August, the world’s attention was drawn to the earnings announcement of US semiconductor giant NVIDIA. Around the same time, there were new announcements regarding the domestic semiconductor industry in Japan. In this article, we will introduce these two topics.   1. NVIDIA’s Q2 Earnings Announcement   NVIDIA, a global leader in […]

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly increased the demand for data centers. As we’ve previously reported on data center construction projects, here are two new developments:   1. NTT Special Purpose Company to Build Data Center in Shiraoi City   NTT TEPC Data Center Special Purpose Company plans to construct a data […]

In a previous article, we discussed the Japanese government’s consideration of providing tax breaks and subsidies for data center construction projects that demonstrate a high degree of decarbonization. This time, we will examine the initiatives of Ishikari City in Hokkaido, Japan, which has already taken steps to establish itself as a data center hub focused […]