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Published Mar 28, 2026 1:09 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:29 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kyoto University and NTT West have signed a partnership agreement to build and utilize a data-driven infrastructure using IOWN technology.
The collaboration focuses on solving regional social issues and creating new value in fields such as disaster prevention, healthcare, and education.

Kyoto University and NTT West have signed a partnership agreement to build and utilize a data-driven infrastructure using IOWN technology. The collaboration focuses on solving regional social issues and creating new value in fields such as disaster prevention, healthcare, and education.

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Published: Mar 28, 2026

Kyoto University and NTT West Corporation announced the signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement on March 26, 2026. Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2025, the two organizations will collaborate on developing a data-driven infrastructure based on IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network). This partnership aims to integrate academic knowledge with ICT infrastructure to address societal challenges in disaster management, healthcare, and education, while also fostering talent.

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What is the main goal of this partnership?

To build and utilize a data-driven infrastructure using IOWN technology, and to solve regional social issues and create new value in fields like disaster prevention, healthcare, and education.

What is IOWN?

It stands for Innovative Optical and Wireless Network, a new communications infrastructure concept based on photonics technology.

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