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SKxTECH Enters the "Watt-Bit Collaboration" Market

In an exciting development for the energy and technology sectors, SKxTECH, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo and represented by Yoshinari Takahashi, is set to make significant strides by entering the promising field of the "Watt-Bit Collaboration" market. This collaboration focuses on efficiently linking power (watt) and communication (bit) infrastructures, responding to the surging demand for computational resources driven by the proliferation of generative AI and increased electricity consumption. The aim is to bolster national resilience and economic growth by facilitating the establishment of distributed data centers across the regions.

Strategic Collaboration with SGL

To achieve their goals in this initiative, SKxTECH is aligning with SGL Co., Ltd., based in Fukuoka City, which has demonstrated expertise in foundation construction through its Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism certified methods: the " Ishizue Method" and the "Akatsuki Method". By harnessing SGL’s specialized foundation construction technology alongside SKxTECH’s extensive knowledge of soil infrastructure, the company aims to enhance its foundational proposals right from the design stage for the much-needed energy storage systems and data centers that are critical to Japan’s infrastructure development.

The Challenge of Power Stabilization and Communication Reliability

The Watt-Bit Collaboration strategy requires the stabilization of power systems that support data centers, as well as the development of high-capacity, low-latency communication networks. SKxTECH is well-positioned in this domain, relying on its established background in telecommunication construction and specialization in foundation technology.

The company’s contributions come in two main areas:
1. Stabilization of Power (Watt): Utilizing SGL's robust construction methods that include the use of rotating-driven steel pipe piles, SKxTECH's foundational frameworks are expected to ensure the stable operation of power storage systems, thereby enhancing the power supply foundation for the Watt-Bit Collaboration.

2. Enhancing Communication (Bit): From the installation and relocation of communication base stations to power supply construction, SKxTECH’s extensive experience in telecommunication projects will contribute to planning and constructing the next-generation communication networks that will connect these data centers, ensuring physical reliability.

Key Strengths of SKxTECH

One of SKxTECH's primary strengths is its ability to engage deeply in the early design phases of projects through its proposal-based construction system. This capability is supported by an understanding of general telecommunication works combined with a high level of foundational expertise.

• - Insightful Preliminary Proposals: With its roots in soil improvement businesses, SKxTECH boasts a deep understanding of local soil conditions, enabling it to identify potential soil risks and provide optimal foundation planning early in the project.

• - Proven Techniques and Methods: Utilizing the nationally certified piling methods that have seen success in public works, SKxTECH's techniques are advantageous even in areas plagued by soft ground and strict urban environmental regulations, offering high support capacity, reduced construction time, low vibration, and minimal noise generation.

• - Quality Construction Management Across Japan: Collaborating with specialized partner companies, SKxTECH employs its unique standardized construction management criteria to deliver high-quality construction services throughout Japan.

• - Informed Project Execution: Not limited to foundational work, SKxTECH’s knowledge in related telecommunication projects allows for efficient construction planning and management with an overarching view of the entire project.

Future Growth Strategies

Looking ahead, SKxTECH is already engaging with multiple companies regarding the foundational construction for power storage systems. As it builds its portfolio in the Watt-Bit Collaboration sector, the company is determined to leverage its existing customer networks in telecommunication to strengthen its business development.

To accelerate this growth, SKxTECH is actively considering funding through loans from financial institutions and capital procurement from Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVC). Furthermore, in the medium to long term, the company is also exploring strategic M&A opportunities with construction consulting firms and building materials distributors to solidify its position as a niche leader in the industry.

Leadership Statement

Yoshinari Takahashi shared, "The Watt-Bit Collaboration is a crucial national strategy that will shape Japan's future. We aim to leverage our comprehensive expertise in both telecommunication infrastructure construction and foundation technology, particularly using certified piling methods, to strengthen the stability of power and communication as we embark on building new social infrastructure. We are committed to participating in the early stages of project development, providing the optimal foundational solutions that will contribute to Japan's green transformation (GX) and digital transformation (DX)."

About SKxTECH

SKxTECH specializes in telecommunications and infrastructure, offering services in construction methods selection, estimation, and management. With an emphasis on foundational technologies rooted in soil improvement, the company delivers high-quality construction management services throughout an extensive network of partner companies across Japan. Their core offerings include foundational construction methods endorsed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, facilitating essential infrastructure such as energy storage systems, data centers, and telecommunication base stations. For more information, visit their official website at SKxTECH.