Press Releases
2025/8/26
Open Connectivity eXchange from BBIX and BBSakura to Support “Cisco Umbrella”
August 26, 2025
BBIX, Inc.
BBSakura Networks, Inc.
Open Connectivity eXchange from BBIX and BBSakura to Support “Cisco Umbrella”
Companies enable the use of “Cisco Umbrella” with greater security and higher quality
BBIX, Inc. (“BBIX”), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that operates an Internet Exchange (IX) business, and BBSakura Networks, Inc. (“BBSakura”), a network solutions provider and subsidiary of BBIX, will add “Cisco Umbrella,” provided by Cisco Systems G.K. (“Cisco”), as a new destination connection for “XaaS Connection” of Open Connectivity eXchange (“OCX”), a cloud-based network service, on August 26, 2025.
“Cisco Umbrella” is a cloud security service that provides secure Internet access from anywhere. By leveraging Cisco Umbrella’s SIG (Secure Internet Gateway), which enables the inspection of all user web traffic, it offers advanced security measures, such as application-level traffic control and in-depth malware inspection.
“XaaS Connection” provides a closed connection from the OCX network to XaaS (X as a Service) applications without going through the Internet. “XaaS Connection” thereby enables customers to use “Cisco Umbrella” in a secure and high-quality communication environment.
BBIX and BBSakura will continue to expand their services to support customers, accelerate DX (Digital Transformation) and grow their businesses in the multi-cloud era.
Service Concept
Executive Comment
Yohei Ishihara, Executive Officer, Security Business, Cisco Systems G.K.
We wholeheartedly welcome and deeply appreciate the announcement from BBIX and BBSakura regarding the support for “Cisco Umbrella” within “OCX” via its “XaaS Connection.” This integration will enable customers to utilize Cisco Umbrella in a more secure and high-performance environment through OCX’s closed network. We are confident that this collaboration will bring a significantly positive impact, enhancing the essential security required in today’s digital landscape and strongly driving our customers’ digital transformation and business growth. Cisco will continue to strengthen its robust partnership with BBIX and BBSakura, striving to provide the best security solutions to our customers.
About BBIX
Company Name: BBIX, Inc.
URL: https://www.bbix.net/en/
Headquarters: 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO
Date of establishment: June 13, 2003
Capital: 100 million yen
Ownership: 100% owned by SoftBank Corp.
Business: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software
About BBSakura
Company Name: BBSakura Networks, Inc.
URL: https://www.bbsakura.net/en/
Headquarters: 7-20-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hiroyuki Kawabata, President & CEO
Date of establishment: August 1, 2019
Capital: 200 million yen
Ownership: BBIX, Inc. 51%, SAKURA internet Inc. 49%
Business: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software
● The company names and service names described in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
● The content, products, specifications, contact information and other information contained in this press release are as of the date of announcement. This information is subject to change without notice.
