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Docomo to Acquire Sumishin SBI Net Bank: A Major Shift Accelerating the Integration of Communications and Finance

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:47:18 +0900

Hello! Today, on May 29, 2025, reports emerged that NTT Docomo has finalized its policy to make Sumishin SBI Net Bank a subsidiary, attracting significant attention across the financial and telecommunications industries. This move marks Docomo’s aim to enter the banking business in earnest, and its future developments will be highly anticipated.

Docomo to Make Sumishin SBI Net Bank a Subsidiary

NTT Docomo has finalized its policy to make Sumishin SBI Net Bank a subsidiary and is reported to be planning a take-over bid (TOB) to acquire approximately two-thirds of the outstanding shares. Currently, SBI Holdings and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank each hold approximately 34% of Sumishin SBI Net Bank’s shares. In this transaction, SBI Holdings is expected to sell all of its shares to Docomo, while Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will remain as a shareholder.

Understanding NTT's IOWN Project: Photonics for Next-Generation Networking

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0900

Hello! Today we will break down NTT’s futuristic communications concept, IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless 네트워크). This ambitious project promises to fundamentally reshape how data travels across networks.

What is IOWN?

IOWN is a next-generation communications architecture developed by NTT that aims to replace traditional electrical circuit-based networking with photonics-based technology. Instead of converting data between electrical and optical signals at every switching point—which introduces latency and energy waste—IOWN keeps data in optical form throughout the entire transmission path. This end-to-end optical approach represents a paradigm shift in 네트워크 design.

【Breaking News】NTT to Change Its Company Name; New Name to be Revealed in May

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0900

Hello! Today, we bring you the major news regarding NTT changing its official company name from "Nippon Telegraph and Telephone". This name change is part of NTT’s efforts to refresh its brand for a new era, and is expected to have a significant impact on its future corporate strategy and market positioning.

News Overview

According to reports, NTT has finalized its policy to change its conventional name and plans to decide on the new name by next spring. The new name is expected to be officially decided through a special 해상도 at the annual general meeting of shareholders in June. This strategic decision aims to respond more flexibly to the changing market environment and global competition while preserving tradition.