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The APN Innovation Hub, a national testbed for the social implementation of all-photonic networks, launches

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. established the APN Innovation Hub, a platform for technical verification of all-photonic networks (APN) and the creation of use cases, as part of a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications project. Reservations will be accepted from 1 October, and the hub will open on 5 October.

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APN Innovation Hub, an APN demonstration and verification platformAll-photonic network (APN)
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Remote servicesAI ApplicationsHigh-capacity video transmissionRemote operation of robotsLarge-Scale Data ProcessingAI training and inference processing
Launch date5 October 2026 (scheduled opening date)
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Mitsubishi Research Institute,Inc.3636
Relationship with the Company

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. has been commissioned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to carry out the project “Establishment of a Demonstration Platform Environment for All-Photonic Networks and Study of Effective Operating Measures.”

CounterpartyMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Otemachi, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokosuka

Multiple sites and data centers connected via APN, centered on 3 core sites

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Prepared by Mitsubishi Research Institute

Announced details
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Names of Products / Services CoveredAPN Innovation Hub, an APN demonstration and verification platform, All-photonic network (APN)
CounterpartyMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Relationship with the CompanyMitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. has been commissioned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to carry out the project “Establishment of a Demonstration Platform Environment for All-Photonic Networks and Study of Effective Operating Measures.”
Launch date5 October 2026 (scheduled opening date)
Applicable areaRemote services, AI Applications, High-capacity video transmission, Remote operation of robots, Large-Scale Data Processing, AI training and inference processing
LocationOtemachi, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokosuka
Location scaleMultiple sites and data centers connected via APN, centered on 3 core sites
SourcePrepared by Mitsubishi Research Institute
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Counterparty overviewContract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateQuantitative EffectsUsage historyImpact on Business Performance

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To create an environment in which companies, universities and research institutions can use actual products and services to verify the effects of implementation and operational challenges and create new use cases, thereby promoting the adoption and social implementation of APN.

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