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Finance & Banking · 2 min read

SoftBank Posts $7.1 Billion Loss as AI Market Worries Hammer Tech Portfolio

SoftBank reported a $7.1 billion net loss in Q2 FY2026 — its first quarterly loss in nearly two years — as AI spending uncertainty dragged down its Vision Fund portfolio valuations.

1d ago

Manufacturing & Industry · 3 min read

SoftBank Acquires ABB Robotics as Audi and BMW Roll Out Humanoids on Factory Floors

SoftBank's acquisition of ABB's robotics division consolidates two of the world's largest robot platforms under one owner, as Audi and BMW confirm humanoid robots are operating on live factory floors.

Nov 2

Telecom & Connectivity · 3 min read

Three Carriers, Three AI Network Wins: Deutsche Telekom Cuts 5G Energy 65%, KDDI Slashes Optimization Work 95%

Deutsche Telekom cut 5G core energy consumption 65%, KDDI reduced optimization work time 95%, and SoftBank improved spectral efficiency 10% — three carriers validating AI-native network management as a commercial reality.

Oct 9

Telecom & Connectivity · 3 min read

SoftBank Launches AI GPU Cloud in Japan With NVIDIA GB200, Targeting Sovereign AI Market

SoftBank officially launched its AI Data Center GPU Cloud this month, deploying NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems at Japan-based data centers. The neocloud offering positions SoftBank as Japan's primary sovereign AI compute alternative to U.S. hyperscalers.

Oct 3

Business & Enterprise · 3 min read

SoftBank Commits €75 Billion to Build 5 GW of AI Data Centers in France

SoftBank pledges €75 billion for 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France—Europe's largest AI infrastructure commitment—brokered directly between Masayoshi Son and President Macron.

Jun 2