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. (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 [email protected] Shoden Co., Ltd. Business Promotion Department Mukai Masakane [email protected]