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SB Technology, Cybertrust Japan, and Qualcomm Technologies collaborate to develop 5G and IoT solutions to promote smart cities


SB Technology Corp.
Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

SB Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Shinichi Ata) Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Yasutoshi Magara), and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Today, we aim to jointly support the deployment of smart solutions such as smart cities, smart campuses, smart education, and smart factories with end-to-end security and the availability of critical infrastructure through the provision of Qualcomm® IoT Services Suite. We have announced that we will collaborate. The three companies plan to start by supporting companies and organizations in Japan that are considering implementing and integrating smart solutions, and then expand support to companies aiming to expand globally.

Through this collaboration, the three companies will collaborate with members who make up the ecosystem of the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program, a program that accelerates smart city initiatives, in smart cities, smart campuses, smart parking, smart energy management, smart security, and smart factories. We are planning to develop smart solutions that can be used, and will also promote the introduction of these smart solutions.

■Comments from the three companies

Qualcomm Technologies innovates smart solutions that accelerate the future and digitally transform every industry sector. We will collaborate with Japanese ICT and IoT security services leaders, as well as SB Technology and Cybertrust Japan, to expand the adoption of Qualcomm IoT Service Suite with smart solutions that enable next-generation smart spaces and experiences. I'm happy about that.

Sanjeet Pandit
Senior director and global head of Smart Cities
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

We are very pleased to co-develop smart solutions with Qualcomm Technologies, a global leader in 5G. As a company responsible for SoftBank Group 's domestic ICT services business, SBT is focusing on the cloud and expanding its business with security solutions, digital marketing and platform solutions, and is looking forward to the development of attractive 5G ICT solutions by Qualcomm Technologies. Masu.

SB Technology Corp.
President & CEO
Shinichi Ata

With the spread of 5G networks, the introduction of IoT devices is accelerating, and it is becoming increasingly important to comply with cybersecurity measures that meet international safety standards. Through this collaboration, our companies will provide products and services such as EMLinux, an embedded OS with ultra-long-term support, and Secure IoT PlatformⓇ, a trust service for IoT devices that complies with international cybersecurity standards. Through this, we aim to improve the security and reliability of IoT devices and services and contribute to the construction and operation of safe and secure smart cities.

Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and President
Yasutoshi Makoto

Contact information regarding this press release

● SB Technology Corp. Corporate Communication Group
E-mail: sbt-pr@tech.softbank.co.jp