TLDR: SoftBank Corp. and Oracle Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services to organizations across Japan. This partnership will see SoftBank launch its ‘Cloud PF Type A’ platform, powered by Oracle Alloy, providing access to over 200 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) AI and cloud services within Japan-based data centers, with a strong emphasis on data sovereignty and generative AI workloads.
SoftBank Corp. and Oracle Corporation have officially joined forces in a significant strategic alliance aimed at bolstering Japan’s digital infrastructure through advanced AI and sovereign cloud solutions. The collaboration, announced on October 9, 2025, is set to provide Japanese organizations with secure, compliant, and highly scalable cloud and AI services, addressing the nation’s increasing need for robust data management and technological independence.
At the heart of this partnership is SoftBank’s new ‘Cloud PF Type A’ platform, which will leverage Oracle Alloy – a comprehensive cloud infrastructure platform enabling Oracle partners to become cloud service providers. This integration will allow SoftBank to offer its customers access to more than 200 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) AI and cloud services, all hosted and operated within SoftBank’s data centers located in Japan. This ensures strict adherence to Japan’s data residency and compliance regulations, a critical factor given the rapid digitalization and soaring data volumes.
Hayato Sakurai, executive vice president at SoftBank Corp., expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “We are delighted to collaborate with Oracle to offer a cloud platform that addresses the high-security standards in our data centers. By integrating advanced technologies such as generative AI and high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs), we will continue to address the diverse needs of our customers, empowering them to innovate, stay competitive, and drive Japan’s digital transformation.”
The deployment of this advanced cloud infrastructure will occur in phases. The service is slated to launch in SoftBank’s eastern Japan data center in April 2026, followed by its western Japan data center in October 2026. Cloud PF Type A is specifically designed to support GPU environments, facilitating high-speed computation and generative AI workloads, which are increasingly vital for AI adoption while maintaining sovereignty.
Scott Twaddle, senior vice president, product and industries, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, highlighted the benefits for Japanese businesses: “Oracle Alloy enables SoftBank to enhance its services by building and offering a new set of services based on the latest Oracle cloud, AI, and sovereign capabilities. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with SoftBank and accelerating the digital transformation of organizations in Japan.” He further added that the platform will integrate generative and agentic AI technologies with enterprise data, enabling customers to run advanced AI workloads quickly, securely, and efficiently.
Beyond the core cloud offerings, SoftBank will also provide integrated operational support for enterprises and municipalities through its Managed Service Provider (MSP) services. The company is also enhancing its systems with services for long-distance redundancy, network resilience, and business continuity planning across its data centers. To further safeguard customer data and credentials, SoftBank will combine OCI Key Management Services with its own encryption system.
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This alliance marks a pivotal moment for Japan’s technology ecosystem, underscoring a strong commitment to digital sovereignty and fostering local innovation. By offering tailored cloud solutions, the partnership aims to reduce reliance on foreign providers, mitigate geopolitical risks, and stimulate investment in AI and cloud technologies, ultimately contributing to a more robust and self-sufficient digital economy for Japan.
