{"id":46779,"date":"2026-10-29T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T01:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/?p=46779"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T05:53:06","slug":"2026-10-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/en\/information\/press\/2026-10-29\/","title":{"rendered":"BBIX and HTNet add \u201cHTNet Kanazawa Center\u201d as a Connection Site for \u201cOCF (OCX Compute Fabric)\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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October 29, 2026
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BBIX and HTNet add \u201cHTNet Kanazawa Center\u201d as a Connection Site for \u201cOCF (OCX Compute Fabric)\u201d\r\n<\/h4>\r\n

Launch of New Regional Cloud Service “HTNet Cloud powered by OCF”\r\n<\/p>\r\n
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BBIX, Inc. (\u201cBBIX\u201d), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that operates an Internet Exchange (IX) business, opened an \u201cOCF (OCX Compute Fabric)\u201d connection site on October 1, 2026, within the HTNet Kanazawa Center operated by Hokuriku Telecommunication Network Co., Inc. (\u201cHTNet\u201d). HTNet will build on this foundation to launch \u201cHTNet Cloud powered by OCF\u201d starting November 1, 2026. <\/p>\r\n
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OCF is a regionally distributed cloud service provided by BBIX and IDC Frontier Inc. The two companies leverage “OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange),\u201d a cloud-based network service provided by BBIX and its subsidiary BBSakura Networks, Inc., \u2015to seamlessly deploy decentralized cloud infrastructure across regional data centers, enabling secure and low-latency cloud connectivity in close proximity to customers.<\/p>\r\n
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As cloud adoption rapidly grows among businesses and local governments, the concentration of major cloud regions in major metropolitan centers poses ongoing challenges\u2014such as higher latency and complex network architecture\u2014for organizations in Hokuriku. Furthermore, escalating server costs and extended procurement cycles have made updating and maintaining IT infrastructure a growing burden. To address these challenges, OCF has established its Kanazawa Region, delivering a secure, highly stable cloud environment in close physical proximity to our Hokuriku customers.<\/p>\r\n
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HTNet operates its own extensive fiber-optic network covering the entire Hokuriku region. “HTNet Cloud powered by OCF” combines HTNet\u2019s strong local customer touch points with BBIX\u2019s highly stable and scalable OCF platform. The service provides a secure server infrastructure serving as a secure environment for systems and data, allowing enterprises and local governments to establish direct, secure connections. As a locally grounded cloud infrastructure, HTNet Cloud offers comprehensive, end-to-end support across network, cloud, and security environments.\r\n<\/p>\r\n
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BBIX and HTNet will continue to provide regional cloud infrastructure throughout Hokuriku. By expanding partnerships locally and across other regions, both companies aim to broaden cloud options and support the sustainable growth of their customers\u2019 IT and business operations.<\/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 HTNet<\/strong>
\r\nCompany Name: Hokuriku Telecommunication Network Co., Inc.
\r\nURL: https:\/\/www.htnet.co.jp\/<\/a>
\r\nHeadquarters: 1-1-3 Sainen, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
\r\nRepresentative: Kiyoshi Tabayashi, President & Representative Director
\r\nDate of establishment: May 25, 1993
\r\nCapital: 6 billion yen
\r\nOwnership: 100% owned by Hokuriku Electric Power Company
\r\nBusiness: Provision of services related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of corporate IT infrastructure, including network, cloud, and security services, Telecommunications business under the Telecommunications Business Act, Construction and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, electrical equipment, and ancillary facilities.<\/p>\r\n
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Contact Point for Media Inquiries<\/h4>\r\n

BBIX, Inc.
\r\nE-mail: pr@bbix.net<\/a><\/p>\r\n
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Hokuriku Telecommunication Network Co., Inc.
\r\nInquiry Form: https:\/\/htnet.smktg.jp\/public\/application\/add\/109<\/a><\/p>\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":"October 29, 2026 BBIX, Inc. Hokuriku Telecommunication Network Co.,Inc. BBIX and HTNet add \u201cHTNet Kanazawa Center\u201d as a Connection Site for \u201cOCF (OCX Compute Fabric)\u201d Launch of New Regional Cloud Service “HTNet Cloud powered by OCF” BBIX, Inc. (\u201cBBIX\u201d), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that operates an Internet Exchange (IX) business, opened an \u201cOCF (OCX […]","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.bbix.net\/?p=46777","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press","en-US"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t