#NTT

NTT's next-generation communication infrastructure "IOWN" has entered a comprehensive partnership with Europe's ETSI to advance global standardization. With photonics-electronics convergence technology promising 1/100th the power consumption and 1/200th the latency, this Japan-born innovation takes a major step toward becoming the world standard at MWC Barcelona 2026. Can Japan lead the way in the US-China 6G race?

As AI demand pushes terrestrial data centers to their limits in power and cooling, a new frontier is opening in orbit. Japan's NTT Group and SKY Perfect JSAT are leading the charge through their joint venture Space Compass, leveraging cutting-edge optical communication technology IOWN. Meanwhile, Google's Project Suncatcher and startup Starcloud are racing to build solar-powered AI infrastructure in space. Explore Japan's unique edge in inter-satellite optical communications and the future of orbital computing.

NTT and TBS have launched the "e6 project," a joint venture to build an AI-powered theme park where stories adapt to each child in real time. Their first original IP, "Emotional Knight," will expand into anime, games, and merchandise. Explore how Japan is pioneering AI-driven edutainment to nurture children's decision-making skills.

NTT announces plans to repurpose its nationwide underground communication conduits for hydrogen transportation. Utilizing 600,000km of existing infrastructure could reduce costs to less than 50% of new pipeline construction. This Japan-originated innovation targeting 2028 commercialization attracts global attention. A detailed look at a new approach to realizing a hydrogen society.

Japanese tech and trading giants NTT Data, Sumitomo Corporation, and JA Mitsui Leasing establish Intra-Asia Marine Networks to build and operate the I-AM Cable connecting Japan with Southeast Asia. The $1 billion project features 320Tbps capacity and aims to strengthen Japan's position as Asia-Pacific data hub by 2029.