SoftBank to Launch AI Data Center GPU Cloud Powered by Infrinia OS in October 2026

Neo Cloud strategy: In SoftBank's terminology, "Neo Cloud" refers to a comprehensive cloud platform where the company installs its own chips and systems within its data centers and offers them directly as cloud services. This strategy allows for a highly integrated and optimized infrastructure.

Powered by Infrinia AI Cloud OS: The new GPU cloud will be powered by SoftBank's proprietary software stack, "Infrinia AI Cloud OS." This operating system is purpose-built for AI data centers, automating infrastructure management and streamlining the deployment of complex AI tasks.

Advanced Hardware Integration: NVIDIA has confirmed that SoftBank is building AI supercomputers utilizing Nvidia's Blackwell platforms (such as the GB200 NVL72), ensuring top-tier computational power for its cloud services.

strategic Infrastructure: SoftBank plans to leveRAGe the former Sharp plant site in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, as a large-scale AI data center. This facility will support both SoftBank's own generative AI Development and external user demands.

Market competition: This launch positions SoftBank Corp. firmly within Japan's competitive domestic AI infrastructure market. It joins other major players such as GMO Internet Group, KDDI, Highreso, Rutilea, and SAKURA internet, all of whom are rapidly building AI Infrastructure and GPU Cloud Services. These efforts are further bolstered by a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) program aimed at providing robust computing resources.