Along with the recent proliferation of high-definition video streaming services, the deployment of various generative AI-based services is expected, which will lead to a continuous increase in Internet traffic. A low-latency and stable Internet connection is essential for business operations.

In response to this situation, Internet Multifeed, JPIX, and BBIX have decided to establish connection points for their respective IX services at “OC1” which OPTAGE is currently constructing within a 3km radius of the Shinsaibashi and Dojima areas, the central locations for public cloud access points in the Kansai region, starting from January 2026.

With the establishment of these connection points, “OC1” will offer stable and high-quality services as an urban connectivity data center, providing user companies with an optimal network point for connecting with various domestic and international operators.

Additionally, OPTAGE will offer customers discounts on cross-connect fees for connecting their racks to IX services within “OC1” as the respective connections become operational.

Company Overviews

About OPTAGE

Company Name: OPTAGE Inc.
URL：https://optage.co.jp/en/
Headquarters: OPTAGE BLDG., 2-1-5 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
Representative: Masahiko Nabe, President and Representative Director
Business Activities: Telecommunications business, General cable broadcasting business, Retail electricity business, Security services, Information systems, and system development, operation, and maintenance services related to telecommunications and broadcasting
[Media Contact] press@optage.co.jp
[Customer Contact] https://optage.co.jp/business/en/form/dc_contact/form.html

About Internet Multifeed

Company Name: Internet Multifeed Co.
URL： https://www.mfeed.ad.jp/en/
Headquarters: Urbannet Kanda Bldg., 10F, 3-6-2 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Koichi Suzuki, President and Representative Director
Business Activities: Provision of IX service “JPNAP” and IPv6 internet connection service “transix”
[Media and Customer Contact] https://www.jpnap.net/contacts

About JPIX

Company Name: Japan Internet Xing Co., Ltd.
URL：https://www.jpix.ad.jp/en/
Headquarters: 18F KDDI Otemachi Bldg. 1-8-1, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akihiro Tsuru, President and CEO
Business Activities: Provision of VNE services, IX services, and related ancillary services
[Media Contact] press@jpix.ad.jp
[Customer Contact] planning@jpix.ad.jp

About BBIX

Company Name: BBIX Inc.
URL：https://www.bbix.net/en/
Headquarters: 1-9-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Hideyuki Sasaki, President & CEO
Business Activities: Telecommunications operator under Japan’s Telecommunications Business Act; leasing, maintenance & management of telecommunications equipment; development, sales, maintenance & management of computer hardware/software
[Media Contact] pr@bbix.net
[Customer Contact] bbix-sales@bbix.net

Campaign Overview

OPTAGE will offer one year of free cross-connect fees for customers who apply for the use of “OC1” by its launch month, scheduled for January 2026. This offer is limited to customers who will connect their racks to IX services within “OC1” as the respective connection points become operational. ◆Application Period: January 15, 2025 to January 31, 2026 ◆Eligibility: Customers who apply for the use of “OC1” within the above period ◆Benefit: One year of free cross-connect fees from the customer’s rack to the IX provider (JPNAP, JPIX, BBIX) racks starting from the commencement of “OC1” usage. For further inquiries about conditions and other details, or if you are considering using the service, please contact us through the form below. ◆Customer Contact: https://optage.co.jp/business/en/form/dc_contact/form.html

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