{"id":23498,"date":"2021-09-22T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T05:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/?p=23498"},"modified":"2021-09-21T15:10:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:10:54","slug":"2021-09-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en\/information\/press\/2021-09-22\/","title":{"rendered":"BBIX Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS for  Professional eSports Team, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<br>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30db\u30fc\u30af\u30b9\u30ed\u30b4_100_109.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"109\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23493\" \/>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/BBIX-Logo.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"57\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1824\" \/>\r\n<br>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">September 22, 2021<br>\r\nFukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp.<br>\r\nBBIX, Inc.<\/p><br>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">BBIX Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS for \r\nProfessional eSports Team, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u301cProviding a high quality, stable gaming environment via BBIX\u2019s IX platform\uff5e<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\nBBIX, Inc. (\u201cBBIX\u201d), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that conducts an Internet Exchange (IX) business, announced the 2021 eSports Uniform (right chest) Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp. (\u201cSoftBank HAWKS\u201d) for its professional eSports team, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming (\u201cHAWKS Gaming\u201d), in addition to providing network connectivity for the team starting today.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\nIn the world of eSports and online gaming, even the slightest disconnection can have a significant effect on the end results of the game, so Internet stability and speed is crucial. BBIX will support HAWKS Gaming in providing Internet connectivity services by connecting players\u2019 gaming residences directly with BBIX\u2019s IX platform in Tokyo. By doing so, players will be able to access game servers through the best route available and compete in a high-speed, stable Internet environment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\nBy supporting HAWKS Gaming, BBIX will contribute to the development and growth of both the Internet and eSports.\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<h4>\u25a0About HAWKS Gaming<\/h4>\r\n<p>HAWKS Gaming is an eSports team operated by Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp. As of September 2021, there are 13 players competing in games such as League of Legends and Shadowverse.\r\n<br><br>URL \uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/gaming.softbankhawks.co.jp\/\"style=\"color: #3F51B5;\">https:\/\/gaming.softbankhawks.co.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese) <\/p>\r\n<br><br>\r\n<p>\r\n<h4>\u25a0Sponsorship Summary<\/h4>\r\n<p>Sponsorship Period:<br>\r\n\u3000From September 22, 2021 to August 31, 2023\r\n<br>\r\nMajor Sponsorship Items:<br>\r\n\u3000\u30fbSponsorship of HAWKS Gaming and offering of Internet connectivity services<br>\r\n\u3000\u30fbDisplay of BBIX logo on HAWKS Gaming uniforms<br>\r\n\u3000\u30fbDisplay of BBIX logo on HAWKS Gaming website and social media<br>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u9078\u624b\u753b\u50cf\u30c7\u30fc\u30bf_384_384.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"384\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23494\" \/>\r\n<br><br>\r\n<h4>\u25a0Comments on Sponsorship Agreement<\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:25px;\"><strong>Takashi Yoshitake, Board Director &#038; Vice President, Deputy Head of Business Operations of Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp.\u3000<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:25px;\">\u201cWe are very happy and excited to announce this sponsorship agreement with BBIX. We are confident that with BBIX\u2019s high-speed and reliable Internet environment, our players will be able to better focus and compete with strong teamwork. With the support of BBIX, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming will  strive to promote eSports and raise awareness.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:25px;\"><strong>Michikazu Fukuchi, Executive Vice President &#038; COO of BBIX, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left:25px;\">\u201cWe are very excited and proud to support Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming as a sponsor. Currently, there are various domestic and international gaming companies connected to BBIX\u2019s IX platform. Through our platform, players will be able to compete online through a reliable Internet environment with low latency. We will help contribute to the development and expansion of eSports with our high bandwidth IX infrastructure, and by supporting Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming, which aspires to become the number one eSports team in the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<h4>\u25a0About SoftBank HAWKS<\/h4>\r\nCompany Name: Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp.<br>\r\nURL \uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softbankhawks.co.jp\/\" style=\"color: #3F51B5;\">https:\/\/www.softbankhawks.co.jp\/<\/a><br>\r\nHeadquarters: 2-2-2 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka<br>\r\nRepresentative: Yoshimitsu Goto, President&#038; CEO<br>\r\nDate of establishment: March 1969<br>\r\nCapital: 100 million yen<br>\r\nOwnership: 100% owned by SoftBank Group Corp.<br>\r\nBusiness: Ownership of a professional baseball team, management of baseball games, management of baseball and other sports facilities, services delivering video, audio, data, etc.,using various media, etc.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n<h4>\u25a0About BBIX<\/h4>\r\nCompany Name: BBIX, Inc.<br>\r\nURL \uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en\" style=\"color: #3F51B5;\">https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en<\/a><br>\r\nHeadquarters: 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo<br>\r\nRepresentative: Hidetoshi Ikeda, President &#038; CEO<br>\r\nDate of establishment: June 13, 2003<br>\r\nCapital: 100 million yen<br>\r\nOwnership: 100% owned by SoftBank Corp. <br>\r\nBusiness: Telecommunications operator under Japan\u2019s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance &#038; management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance &#038; management of computer hardware\/software<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\u25cf The company names and service names described in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u25cf The contents, 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"September 22, 2021 Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Corp. BBIX, Inc. BBIX Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS for Professional eSports Team, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming \u301cProviding a high quality, stable gaming environment via BBIX\u2019s IX platform\uff5e BBIX, Inc. 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