SB C&S Receives 'Strategic Partnership Award' at DDN Partner Summit 2026

SB C&S Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "SB C&S") has received the "Strategic Partnership Award" at the DDN Partner Summit 2026 hosted by DataDirect Networks Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Roberto Trindl).

The "Strategic Partnership Award" is an award that recognizes partner companies that have significantly contributed to strategic collaboration and market expansion with DDN in the fields of AI, HPC, and large-scale data infrastructure. The award is given to companies with outstanding achievements, comprehensively evaluated based on sales performance, technical support capabilities, enterprise market proposal activities, and joint business promotion.

In FY25, SB C&S promoted multifaceted efforts under its strategic partnership with DDN, including initiatives at the "C&S AI INNOVATION FACTORY" (hereinafter "AIF"), contributions to stable product supply, collaboration in marketing measures, and sales expansion support utilizing its distribution network. At AIF, SB C&S handles DDN products as one of the storage solutions supporting GPU utilization, and introduces them in hands-on training curricula, engaging in practical technical support and market education. Through these efforts, SB C&S contributed to the expansion and market penetration of joint businesses in the AI infrastructure market, leading to this award. Going forward, SB C&S will further strengthen its collaboration with DDN, support corporate AI utilization and business expansion, and work to promote AI infrastructure and market development in the domestic market.

Photo left to right: SB C&S Co., Ltd. Executive Officer (ICT Business Technology Promotion CTO) Mamoru Sakakibara, DataDirect Networks Japan Co., Ltd. Representative Director Roberto Trindl (titles omitted).

Endorsement from Mr. Rei Akimoto, Executive Officer and Sales Director of DataDirect Networks Japan Co., Ltd.:

"SB C&S has greatly contributed to the expansion of DDN business in the AI infrastructure market, including the development of new sales channels, by leveraging its broad distribution network as a distributor. Additionally, they have actively engaged in continuous market education activities such as EXAScaler hands-on sessions and technical verification at the 'C&S AI INNOVATION FACTORY.' We look forward to further market expansion together through joint proposals and ecosystem strengthening in the AI and data center market, and have awarded the 'Strategic Partnership Award' in recognition of these contributions."

About DataDirect Networks Japan Co., Ltd.:

DataDirect Networks Japan Co., Ltd., established in 2008 as a wholly owned subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc. (DDN), has been promoting DDN solutions, developing related solutions, providing professional services, and offering post-installation support. DDN provides high-speed data infrastructure and storage products essential for complex computing environments such as AI, autonomous driving, robotics, and HPC. Many of the world's top-tier AI fields and supercomputers utilize DDN technology. For more information, visit (https://ddn.co.jp/).

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