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21.12.25 - 15:36
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Japan Eyes 1-T.-Yen Aid for Domestic AI Development (Nippon)
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Tokyo, Dec. 21 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government plans to provide around 1 trillion yen in aid for domestic artificial intelligence development over five years, it was learned Sunday. A new company planned to be launched next spring with investments from more than 10 Japanese companies, including SoftBank Corp., is expected to apply for the aid. For the aid, the industry ministry pla......
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25.11.25 - 16:06
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LevelBlue Completes Acquisition of Cybereason, Expanding Global Leadership in Managed Detection and Response, XDR, and Incident Response (Business Wire)
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Acquisition Bolsters LevelBlue's Position as the World's Largest Pure-Play MSSP; Adds Strategic Investment from SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LevelBlue, the world's largest pure-play provider of managed security services, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Cybereason, a leading cybersecurity firm known for its advanced Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, elite threat intelligence, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expertise.
The completed acquisition bolsters LevelBlue's global leadership in managed detection and response (MDR), incident response, and cybersecurity consulting, creating one of the industry's most comprehensive and integrated security platforms. Together, the companies combine AI-powered threat detection, elite human expertise, and world-class response capabilities to help clients reduce risk and build long-term cyber resilience.
“Today marks an exciting next chapter for Lev...
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05.11.25 - 13:24
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SoftBank Launches New Joint Venture with OpenAI (Nippon)
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Tokyo, Nov. 5 (Jiji Press)--Japanese telecommunications carrier SoftBank Corp. said Wednesday that it has established a new joint venture, SB OAI Japan G.K., with its parent company, SoftBank Group Corp., and U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI. SB OAI Japan, equally owned by OpenAI and a company established by SoftBank and SoftBank Group, will develop agent-type AI technology called "......
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15.10.25 - 03:48
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LevelBlue übernimmt Cybereason und baut damit seine globale Führungsposition in den Bereichen Managed Detection and Response, XDR, Incident Response und Threat Intelligence aus (Business Wire)
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Übernahme festigt die Position von LevelBlue als weltweit größter reiner MSSP und wird durch Investitionen von SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2 und Liberty Strategic Capital ergänztDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LevelBlue, der weltweit größte reine Anbieter von Managed Security Services, gab heute bekannt, dass er eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Cybereason unterzeichnet hat, einem führenden Cybersicherheitsunternehmen, das für seine fortschrittliche Extended Detection and Response (XDR)-Plattform, sein Elite-Team für Bedrohungsinformationen und seine Fähigkeiten im Bereich digitale Forensik und Incident Response (DFIR) bekannt ist.
Für Kunden und strategische Partner bietet die Übernahme einen unmittelbaren Mehrwert durch eine verbesserte Erkennung von Bedrohungen, schnellere Reaktionszeiten und eine umfassendere globale Abdeckung – alles aus einer Hand durch einen einzigen, einheitlichen Sicherheitspartner. Durch die Kombination der KI-gestützten Funktionen und branchenfü...
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14.10.25 - 16:06
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LevelBlue to Acquire Cybereason, Expanding Global Leadership in Managed Detection and Response, XDR, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence (Business Wire)
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Acquisition Strengthens LevelBlue's Position as the World's Largest Pure-Play MSSP; Adds Investment from SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic CapitalDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LevelBlue, the world's largest pure-play provider of managed security services, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cybereason, a leading cybersecurity firm known for its advanced Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, elite threat intelligence team, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) capabilities.
For clients and strategic partners, the acquisition delivers immediate value with stronger threat detection, faster response, and broader global coverage, all from a single, unified security partner. By combining LevelBlue's AI-powered capabilities and industry-leading MDR offerings with Cybereason's deep expertise, organizations can better address today's complex cyber challenges while reducing operational complexity and risk.
“The addition of Cybereason ...
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18.07.25 - 10:48
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Mizuho Partners with SoftBank on AI to Boost Efficiency (Nippon)
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Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)--Mizuho Financial Group Inc. said Friday that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SoftBank Corp. to introduce cutting-edge artificial intelligence to streamline operations and improve customer services. Mizuho will be the first in the financial sector to introduce "Cristal intelligence," which is being developed jointly by SoftBank and OpenAI, the......
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27.06.25 - 07:06
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SoftBank to Launch HAPS-Based Telecom Services in Japan (Nippon)
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Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)--SoftBank Corp. has announced a plan to launch high-altitude platform station-based pre-commercial telecommunications services in Japan in 2026. Service areas and the number of users will be limited in the operations, the major Japanese mobile phone carrier said Thursday. SoftBank aims to offer the HAPS-based services to general users from 2027 at the earliest. ......
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17.06.25 - 10:06
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Aduna partners with SoftBank Corp. to expand network API access in Japan (Cision)
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Aduna (https://adunaglobal.com/), the global aggregator of network APIs, today announced that it has entered into a strategic commercial partnership with SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration will focus on expanding developer access to standardized telecom APIs and supporting industry-wide initiatives such as the GSMA Open Gateway.
The engagement aligns with industry efforts to simplify how developers interact with network functions by building on the foundations of the CAMARA open-source project. Together, Aduna and SoftBank will help...
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03.06.25 - 11:18
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Irish fintech NomuPay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank (TechCrunch)
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As global trade evolves, there's an increasing demand for diverse cross-border payment options. That's why an Irish-based fintech startup called NomuPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round from SB Payment Service (SBPS), a subsidiary of Japanese telco giant SoftBank Corp, at a valuation of $290 million. NomuPay makes it easier for merchants […]...
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15.05.25 - 12:24
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Sumitomo Mitsui, SoftBank to Collaborate on Digital Payment Services (Nippon)
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Tokyo, May 15 (Jiji Press)--Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co. and mobile carrier SoftBank Corp. said Thursday that they will form a comprehensive partnership in the digital finance service area. Under the alliance, the PayPay mobile payment service of a SoftBank affiliate will be available for transactions, including payment and charging, on the Olive general financial app of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking ......
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14.05.25 - 07:48
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Sumitomo Mitsui, SoftBank to Tie Up on Digital Payment Services (Nippon)
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Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)--Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. and mobile carrier SoftBank Corp. will collaborate in the field of digital payment services, it was learned Wednesday. Under the partnership, the PayPay smartphone payment service, provided by a SoftBank affiliate, will be made available via the Olive general financial app, provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Co., the core unit......
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