{"id":45382,"date":"2026-01-26T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/?p=45382"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:00:35","slug":"2026-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en\/information\/press\/2026-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"BBIX and OPTAGE Expand Collaboration to Build Next-Generation Network Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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January 26th, 2026
\r\nBBIX, Inc
\r\nBBSakura Networks, Inc.
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BBIX and OPTAGE Expand Collaboration to Build Next-Generation Network Infrastructure<\/h4>\r\n

Companies strengthening connectivity centered on OCX and OPTAGE solutions<\/p>\r\n
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BBIX, Inc. (\u201cBBIX\u201d), and OPTAGE Inc. (\u201cOPTAGE\u201d) are pleased to announce an expansion of their collaboration to develop next-generation network infrastructure. This expanded collaboration follows their partnership agreement signed in November 2023 for “Open Connectivity eXchange” (“OCX”), a cloud-based network service jointly provided by BBIX and BBSakura Networks, Inc. (“BBSakura”). As part of the expanded collaboration, BBIX will open a new OCX connection point at the “OPTAGE Sonezaki Data Center (OC1)” in February 2026. Additionally, in March 2026, BBIX will launch “OPTAGE Connection,” an interconnection service between OCX and OPTAGE\u2019s closed network.<\/p>\r\n
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Collaboration Overview<\/h4>\r\n

1. Launch an OCX PoP at “OC1”<\/p>\r\n

An OCX PoP will be established at “OC1” data center which will be operated by OPTAGE from February 1, 2026. This marks the second OCX PoP within OPTAGE\u2019s data center infrastructure, following the opening at the Shinsaibashi PoP in April 2024. The addition of “OC1,” a cutting-edge facility scheduled to begin operations on January 29, 2026, and located within 3 km radius of the Dojima and Umeda areas\u2014Kansai\u2019s largest communication traffic hubs\u2014will enhance network redundancy and reliability across the Kansai region.<\/p>\r\n
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2. Launch of “OPTAGE Connection”<\/p>\r\n

In March 2026, OCX will introduce “OPTAGE Connection” as a new OCX resource menu, interconnecting OCX with OPTAGE’s high-quality access lines: “Ethernet VPN” or “IP-VPN.” This service enables seamless connectivity from customer sites to cloud environments, simultaneously accelerating deployment speed and reducing operational burdens.<\/p>\r\n
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BBIX, BBSakura and OPTAGE will continue to build on their respective strengths to flexibly address diversifying network needs. By driving digital transformation in Japan starting from the Kansai region, the companies will drive Japan’s digital transformation and contribute to the development of a sustainable digital society.<\/p>\r\n
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Service Concept<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Service Overview<\/h4>\r\n

\u30fbAbout “Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX)”<\/p>\r\n

OCX is an on-demand network platform provided by BBIX and BBSakura that establishes private connectivity between cloud services and data centers. Users can easily modify settings with just a few clicks through a dedicated portal.<\/p>\r\n
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\u30fbAbout “OPTAGE Sonezaki Data Center (OC1)”<\/p>\r\n

An urban data center in Kita-ku, Osaka, scheduled to begin operations on January 29, 2026. It serves as a prominent connectivity hub, offering high-level interconnectivity with both domestic and international providers.<\/p>\r\n
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\u30fbAbout “Ethernet VPN”<\/p>\r\n

A protocol-free Layer 2 (L2) network provided by OPTAGE, powered by high-reliability switches. The company delivers transparent communication and peace of mind through a network protected by a 24\/7 comprehensive monitoring and maintenance system, featuring a guaranteed uptime of 99.99% or higher*.<\/p>\r\n

*Applicable to: bandwidth-guaranteed types in the Kansai area.<\/small><\/p>\r\n
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\u30fbAbout “IP-VPN”<\/p>\r\n

A multifunctional Layer 3 (L3) network provided by OPTAGE, powered by a high-reliability backbone. As a managed VPN service with a guaranteed uptime of 99.99% or higher*, it reduces the burden on customers regarding network implementation and management.<\/p>\r\n

*Applicable to: bandwidth-guaranteed types in the Kansai area.<\/small><\/p>\r\n
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About BBIX<\/strong>
\r\nCompany Name: BBIX, Inc.
\r\nURL: https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en\/<\/a>
\r\nHeadquarters: 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
\r\nRepresentative: Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO
\r\nDate of establishment: June 13, 2003
\r\nCapital: 100 million yen
\r\nOwnership: 100% owned by SoftBank Corp.
\r\nBusiness: Telecommunications operator under Japan\u2019s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware\/software<\/p>\r\n
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About BBSakura<\/strong>
\r\nCompany Name: BBSakura Networks, Inc.
\r\nURL: https:\/\/www.bbsakura.net\/en\/<\/a>
\r\nHeadquarters: 7-20-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
\r\nRepresentative: Hiroyuki Kawabata, President & CEO
\r\nDate of establishment: August 1, 2019
\r\nCapital: 200 million yen
\r\nOwnership: BBIX, Inc. 51%, SAKURA internet Inc. 49%
\r\nBusiness: Telecommunications operator under Japan\u2019s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware\/software<\/p>\r\n
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About OPTAGE<\/strong>
\r\nCompany Name: OPTAGE Inc.
\r\nURL\uff1ahttps:\/\/optage.co.jp\/<\/a>
\r\nHeadquarters: 2-1-5 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
\r\nRepresentative: Masahiko Nabe, Representative Director and President
\r\nDate of establishment: April 2, 1988
\r\nCapital: 33 billion yen
\r\nOwnership: The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. 100%
\r\nBusiness: Telecommunications business; wired general broadcasting business; retail electricity business; security services; information systems; outsourcing of system development, operation, and maintenance for telecommunications and broadcasting.\r\n<\/p>\r\n
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Contact Point for Media Inquiries<\/strong>
\r\nBBIX, Inc. Public Relations
\r\nE-mail\uff1apr@bbix.net<\/a>\r\n
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\r\nBBSakura Networks, Inc. Public Relations
\r\nInquiry Form: https:\/\/www.bbsakura.net\/en\/contact\/business<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nOPTAGE Inc. Public Relations
\r\nE-mail\uff1apress@optage.co.jp<\/a>\r\n
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\u25cf The company names and service names described in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.<\/p>\r\n

\u25cf 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"January 26th, 2026 BBIX, Inc BBSakura Networks, Inc. OPTAGE Inc. BBIX and OPTAGE Expand Collaboration to Build Next-Generation Network Infrastructure Companies strengthening connectivity centered on OCX and OPTAGE solutions BBIX, Inc. (\u201cBBIX\u201d), and OPTAGE Inc. (\u201cOPTAGE\u201d) are pleased to announce an expansion of their collaboration to develop next-generation network infrastructure. This expanded collaboration follows their […]","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press","en-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45382"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45387,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45382\/revisions\/45387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}