Evidence45%Reported
FactIn ProgressBusiness·April 3, 2026
Microsoft and SoftBank/Sakura Internet Partnership for Japanese AI Computing Infrastructure
Microsoft began discussions with Sakura Internet and SoftBank to provide AI computing resources including GPUs located in Japan, with SoftBank and Microsoft Japan also discussing a joint solution allowing Azure customers to use SoftBank's AI computing platform.
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Evidence45%Reported
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April 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026
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Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
April 3, 2026
Last updated
April 3, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Microsoft Plans $10 Billion AI Infrastructure Investment in Japan (2026-2029)Microsoft Pursuing State-of-the-Art In-House AI Models by 2027Iran Threatens 'Complete Annihilation' of Microsoft and Other US Tech Companies in RegionMicrosoft Launches 3 New AI Models Competing with OpenAI and GoogleMicrosoft Partners with Victoria University on $1B Australian Datacenter and AI Investment