BBIX, a subsidiary of SoftBank that conducts an Internet eXchange (IX) business, will open “BBIX Osaka No. 7” at “OSA1,” operated by Digital Edge (Japan) in Osaka, to provide “IX Connect Service” from March 2023.
BBIX operates six IX connection points in the Osaka metropolitan area. In light of the growing demand for Internet interconnection in the Kansai area, BBIX selected Digital Edge’s “OSA1” data center to launch “BBIX Osaka No. 7.” The “OSA1” data center is carrier-neutral, scalable, and is located in Osaka Business Park, which is close to the core network center of western Japan.
By providing IX services at “BBIX Osaka No. 7,” BBIX will contribute to realizing efficient Internet connectivity and high-quality communications, and revitalize Internet traffic exchange in the Kansai area.
Headquartered in Singapore, Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia.
Kei Furuta, President of Digital Edge
We are delighted to partner with BBIX to enhance the service offering for our customers at OSA1 by enabling them to access vital Internet Exchange Services. This partnership forms part of our wider efforts to further contribute to Japan’s thriving internet ecosystem, and provide much needed interconnection options to customers in the Osaka metro area.
