Peering Asia 8.0

NTT Smart Connect, a subsidiary of NTT Group, is a leading provider of advanced information and communication technology solutions. The company specializes in data center services, cloud solutions, and network connectivity, catering to a diverse range of corporate clients. With a focus on reliability, security, and innovation, NTT Smart Connect aims to enhance business operations through state of the art infrastructure and expert support. Its cutting edge data centers and robust connectivity solutions ensure seamless communication and efficient data management for businesses across various industries.

OPTAGE Inc. is a comprehensive information and communication service provider wholly owned by Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. OPTAGE is the No.1 broadband provider and the largest ISP with its proprietary optical fiber network in the Kansai area. The mobile business is operated nationwide. The company specializes in providing integrated communication network solutions, including data center services, cloud solutions, and network connectivity. OPTAGE aims to expand its communication services beyond the Osaka area, utilizing a robust foundation capable of handling large amounts of traffic.

Internet Multifeed Co. (IMF) is a leading provider of internet exchange services in Japan. Established in 1997, the company operates the Japan Network Access Point (JPNAP), one of the largest and most reliable internet exchange points in the Asia Pacific region. IMF specializes in enhancing the efficiency and performance of internet traffic through robust interconnection services.
IMF opened the first commercial IXP in Osaka in 2002, the very next year of opening JPNAP Tokyo in 2001, as they understood the importance of geographically redundant network hubs in disaster prone Japan from the beginning. JPNAP Osaka is the largest IXP in Osaka.