NTT DoCoMo

Fujitsu, FANUC and NTT Communications Establish a Joint Venture to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Companies, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Economy of Japan, Industries, Furukawa Group, CNC, FANUC, NTT Data, NTT DoCoMo, Fujitsu, NTT Ltd., NTT

We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.

Key Points: 
  • We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.
  • Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.9 trillion yen (US$35 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
  • FANUC also offers service, with a policy for not terminating support of FANUC products as long as they are used by customers.
  • Combined with NTT Ltd., NTT Data, and NTT DOCOMO, we are NTT Group.

nChain Leads Investment Round in Extreme-scale Data Firm GeoSpock

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Articles, Computing, Cryptocurrencies, Information, NTT DoCoMo, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Blockchain

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a world-leading provider of enterprise-grade public blockchain solutions, today announces a lead investment in GeoSpock, the Cambridge-based pioneer of world-scale data analysis and integration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- nChain , a world-leading provider of enterprise-grade public blockchain solutions, today announces a lead investment in GeoSpock, the Cambridge-based pioneer of world-scale data analysis and integration.
  • nChain co-leads the $5.4M Series A investment round with Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) and includes investments from leading technology investors in Asia, including Global Brain and NTT DOCOMO.
  • Speaking on the investment, nChain CEODavid Washburn remarked: "Like any other resource, data must be mined and then further refined to unlock its full value.
  • Where blockchain is the ideal technology to capitalise on that data, GeoSpock becomes the catalyst for unparalleled access to real-world, real-time data analytics at scale.

DOCOMO Develops 5G X-Border Platform to Directly Connect DOCOMO's Cloud with 5G Networks Overseas

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Companies, Telecommunications, Economy of Japan, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Mobile telecommunications, NTT DoCoMo, 5G, NEC

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its new 5G X-Border Platform (5G-XBP) that directly connects the DOCOMO Open Innovation Cloud platform with 5G networks overseas using a dedicated network for closed communication walled off from the open Internet, allowing customers to use cloud services with confidence in secure cross-border environments.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Oct 1, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its new 5G X-Border Platform (5G-XBP) that directly connects the DOCOMO Open Innovation Cloud platform with 5G networks overseas using a dedicated network for closed communication walled off from the open Internet, allowing customers to use cloud services with confidence in secure cross-border environments.
  • DOCOMO will collaborate with local mobile operator Advanced Info Services Public Company Limited (AIS) to provide the service in Thailand.
  • The AceReal global version solution includes the cloud-based AceReal Apps business-support application, AR smart glasses, communication lines and the Cloud DirectTM service, which directly connect devices to DOCOMO's cloud platform via an optimized path for secure, stable, 5G communications.
  • Later, DOCOMO will expand the 5G X-Border Platform globally to other markets and for other solutions.

Expanded Lineup of 5G Base Stations using O-RAN Specifications Realized Multivendor Connectivity with New CU/DU in DOCOMO Commercial Network Environment

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Companies, Telecommunications, Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Internet of things, 5G, Technology forecasting, NTT DoCoMo, NEC, Samsung Electronics

The new 5G base station baseband unit from NEC realizes multi-vendor interoperability and is the result of a partnership between NEC and Samsung.

Key Points: 
  • The new 5G base station baseband unit from NEC realizes multi-vendor interoperability and is the result of a partnership between NEC and Samsung.
  • It is interoperable with all existing vendors' 5G base station remote units in DOCOMO's network owing to its adoption of O-RAN open fronthaul specifications; it is also compatible with all existing 4G base stations in DOCOMO's network thanks to its adoption of O-RAN open X2 specifications.
  • NEC will utilize the O-RAN know-how acquired in this initiative to continue contributing to DOCOMO's 5G network and the expansion of 5G networks worldwide."
  • Going forward, DOCOMO, NEC, and Samsung will continue testing 5G base station equipment and communication systems scheduled for use in DOCOMO's 5G commercial network, aiming to expand area coverage and achieve ultra-stable network connections.

DOCOMO, Fujitsu and NEC Achieve World's First Carrier Aggregation Using 5G Frequency Bands on Multi-Vendor Radio Access Network

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Telecommunications, Companies, Economy of Japan, Internet of things, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Technology forecasting, LTE, NTT DoCoMo, NEC, Fujitsu, LTE Advanced Pro

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC., Fujitsu Limited and NEC Corporation announced today that they have achieved what they believe to be the world's first carrier aggregation using 5G frequency bands in a multi-vendor radio access network (RAN).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC., Fujitsu Limited and NEC Corporation announced today that they have achieved what they believe to be the world's first carrier aggregation using 5G frequency bands in a multi-vendor radio access network (RAN).
  • Carrier aggregation was achieved using the 3.7GHz and 4.5GHz bands designated for 5G networks.
  • Carrier aggregation furthering 5G high-speed data communication in a multi-vendor RAN developed jointly with Fujitsu and NEC is an important achievement.
  • Going forward, DOCOMO, Fujitsu, and NEC will continue working toward the early introduction of commercial 5G carrier aggregation services.

Napster and RecoChoku Partner to Deliver 50 Million Songs to NTT DOCOMO Wireless Subscribers

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Companies, Napster, NTT, Computing, Telecommunications, NTT DoCoMo

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.
  • "Powered by Napster and 50 million songs make it an even more compelling offering, one sure to delight dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribers."
  • "Customers want new services and richer experiences from both their music and wireless providers," said Tomohiko Momose, Corporate Officerof RecoChoku.
  • "Powered by Napster helps us meet that need by providing dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribersan unparalleled premium music experience."

Napster and RecoChoku Partner to Deliver 50 Million Songs to NTT DOCOMO Wireless Subscribers

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, File sharing networks, Companies, Napster, NTT, Computing, Software, NTT DoCoMo

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster and RecoChoku announced today a new partnership that offers NTT DOCOMO subscribers access to 50 million songs.
  • "RecoChoku has done an incredible job building dMusic into one of the largest music services in Japan," said Dan Charlson, Vice President, International of Napster.
  • "Powered by Napster and 50 million songs make it an even more compelling offering, one sure to delight dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribers."
  • "Powered by Napster helps us meet that need by providing dMusic and NTT DOCOMO subscribersan unparalleled premium music experience."

NTT Com Demonstration Test to Link GAIA-X Platform’s “IDS Connector” Technology and SDPF Based on Data Trust®

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Monday, September 28, 2020
Software, Technology, Networks, Data management, Companies, Telecommunications companies, Economy of Japan, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, NTT Ltd., NTT DoCoMo, NTT Data, NTT, Data management

The results are expected to lead to the establishment of global data management platforms that smoothly link local data platforms in countries across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The results are expected to lead to the establishment of global data management platforms that smoothly link local data platforms in countries across the globe.
  • In the demonstration, a test environment will be built to test various cases of international data sharing, such as remote monitoring of machines overseas, etc., to verify the practicality and operability of data sharing.
  • Initially, in collaboration with the NTT Software Innovation Center,7 IDS Connector and SDPF will be deployed in a test environment in Japan to test system interoperability and the management of specific data-usage rights.
  • Combined with NTT Ltd., NTT Data, and NTT DOCOMO, we are NTT Group.

NTT Communications Honored in Two Categories by the Frost & Sullivan 2020 Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards Program

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Data management, Security, Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Companies, Telecommunications companies, Economy of Japan, NTT Ltd., NTT Communications, NTT Data, NTT DoCoMo, NTT, NTT Comware, NTT Facilities

NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions business within the NTT Group (TOKYO: 9432), announced today that it was recognized as the award recipient for 2020 Japan IoT Service Provider of the Year and 2020 Japan Data Center Service Provider of the Year by the Frost & Sullivan 2020 Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards program yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions business within the NTT Group (TOKYO: 9432), announced today that it was recognized as the award recipient for 2020 Japan IoT Service Provider of the Year and 2020 Japan Data Center Service Provider of the Year by the Frost & Sullivan 2020 Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards program yesterday.
  • To identify best practices in respective industries each year, industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research.
  • NTT Com was named 2020 Japan IoT Service Provider of the Year for the second year in a row.
  • Combined with NTT Ltd., NTT Data, and NTT DOCOMO, we are NTT Group.

AT&T is First to Enable 5G Roaming for U.S. Customers in Japan

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Telecommunications, Wireless, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, NTT DoCoMo, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US

The agreement delivers on AT&T's commitment to keeping its customers connected and providing them with access to 5G at home and around the globe as capable devices become available.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement delivers on AT&T's commitment to keeping its customers connected and providing them with access to 5G at home and around the globe as capable devices become available.
  • AT&T customers on a wireless plan that includes access to 5G in the U.S. will be able to access 5G in Japan through NTT DOCOMO, Inc., when they use a 5G roam-capable device, like the motorola one 5G , which will be available to AT&T customers starting this Friday.
  • "We're excited to launch 5G roaming in Japan on NTT DOCOMO, Inc.'s network because of what it means for our customers," said JR Wilson, vice president Tower Strategy & Roaming, AT&T.
  • So, while the company continues innovating to enable customers with compatible devices to access 5G internationally, those with LTE devices can still expect the same great roaming coverage they're used to while traveling.