Michibiki Co., Ltd. and Shoden Co., Ltd. Conclude Joint Development Agreement for Practical Application of "Panel Grid Data Center" Utilizing Existing Facilities
Michibiki Co., Ltd. and Shoden Co., Ltd. have signed a joint development agreement for the practical application of a "Panel Grid Data Center" that repurposes vacant warehouses and aging factories. This product aims to utilize idle real estate effectively, contributing to sustainable social infrastructure without relying on new construction. Both companies will leverage their specialized technologies and expertise, with Michibiki leading the concept and overall design of the Panel Grid Data Center, and Shoden providing communication infrastructure equipment, power supply facilities, and disaster countermeasures.
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Michibiki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Sadayoshi Yasukawa) and Shoden Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Mitsuaki Ota) have concluded a joint development agreement for the practical application of the "Panel Grid Data Center (MICHIBIKIDC_Panel Type)."
■ Background of Joint Development and Social Significance of the Product
In recent years, with the increasing importance of digital infrastructure, the demand for data centers has been rapidly expanding. The "Panel Grid Data Center," which is the subject of this joint development, is a product aimed at repurposing vacant warehouses and aging factories into data centers.
Instead of relying on new construction, it enables the effective utilization of existing resources such such as idle real estate. This saves resources and contributes to the construction of sustainable social infrastructure.
■ Strengths of Both Companies and Synergy in This Development
In this joint development, Michibiki and Shoden will maximize their specialized technologies and know-how to cooperate in the development of practical application technology.
・Strengths of Michibiki Co., Ltd.
Michibiki is promoting the concept of the Panel Grid Data Center, which is the core of this project. Its strengths include knowledge of unique modular structures and the planning and promotion capabilities to convert idle real estate into digital infrastructure. It will lead the provision of the Panel Grid, which forms the basis of this development, and the overall design.
・Strengths of Shoden Co., Ltd.
Its strengths include advanced technical capabilities and extensive experience cultivated over many years in communication infrastructure equipment, power supply facilities, and facility protection measures against lightning and earthquakes.
Michibiki Co., Ltd.
Location: Shinbashi Place 8F, 1-12-9 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Sadayoshi Yasukawa, Representative Director
Business: Data center planning and development, internet technology development, consulting
Company HP: https://www.michibiki.jp/
Shoden Co., Ltd.
Location: 4-3-8 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Mitsuaki Ota, President
Business: Disaster countermeasures such as lightning and earthquakes, network & security, general facility construction
Company HP: https://www.sdn.co.jp/
[Contact for this matter]
Michibiki Co., Ltd. Honda mitsuki.honda@michibiki.jp
Shoden Co., Ltd. Business Promotion Department Mukai Masakane mukaima@sdn.co.jp
■ Background of Joint Development and Social Significance of the Product
In recent years, with the increasing importance of digital infrastructure, the demand for data centers has been rapidly expanding. The "Panel Grid Data Center," which is the subject of this joint development, is a product aimed at repurposing vacant warehouses and aging factories into data centers.
Instead of relying on new construction, it enables the effective utilization of existing resources such such as idle real estate. This saves resources and contributes to the construction of sustainable social infrastructure.
■ Strengths of Both Companies and Synergy in This Development
In this joint development, Michibiki and Shoden will maximize their specialized technologies and know-how to cooperate in the development of practical application technology.
・Strengths of Michibiki Co., Ltd.
Michibiki is promoting the concept of the Panel Grid Data Center, which is the core of this project. Its strengths include knowledge of unique modular structures and the planning and promotion capabilities to convert idle real estate into digital infrastructure. It will lead the provision of the Panel Grid, which forms the basis of this development, and the overall design.
・Strengths of Shoden Co., Ltd.
Its strengths include advanced technical capabilities and extensive experience cultivated over many years in communication infrastructure equipment, power supply facilities, and facility protection measures against lightning and earthquakes.
Michibiki Co., Ltd.
Location: Shinbashi Place 8F, 1-12-9 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Sadayoshi Yasukawa, Representative Director
Business: Data center planning and development, internet technology development, consulting
Company HP: https://www.michibiki.jp/
Shoden Co., Ltd.
Location: 4-3-8 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Mitsuaki Ota, President
Business: Disaster countermeasures such as lightning and earthquakes, network & security, general facility construction
Company HP: https://www.sdn.co.jp/
[Contact for this matter]
Michibiki Co., Ltd. Honda mitsuki.honda@michibiki.jp
Shoden Co., Ltd. Business Promotion Department Mukai Masakane mukaima@sdn.co.jp
FAQ
What kind of product is the "Panel Grid Data Center"?
It is a product aimed at repurposing existing facilities such as vacant warehouses and aging factories into data centers.
What roles do Michibiki Co., Ltd. and Shoden Co., Ltd. play in this joint development?
Michibiki Co., Ltd. promotes the concept and overall design of the Panel Grid Data Center, while Shoden Co., Ltd. provides communication infrastructure equipment, power supply facilities, and disaster countermeasures technology.