DigitalBridge, JEXI Launch NGI Japan Data Center Platform With NEC Assets
Jun 30, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The NGI formation represents a meaningful strategic expansion into Japan, with NEC as anchor. If NGI accelerates asset acquisition and customer onboarding, DBRG could see earnings diversification and synergy value; however, early-stage visibility remains limited and outcomes depend on execution and capital deployment.
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DigitalBridge and JEXI announced Nippon Gateway Infrastructure (NGI), a new Japan-focused colocation data center platform. NGI will start with NEC-sourced assets in Greater Tokyo and Osaka, with NEC as an anchor customer, and will pursue growth through acquisitions, expansion and greenfield projects. A leadership team led by Ogasawara and Hoshino signals execution capability and strategic scale.
DigitalBridge and JEXI form Nippon Gateway Infrastructure (NGI) for Japan data centers.
NGI launches with NEC assets in Greater Tokyo and Osaka; NEC remains anchor customer.
NGI appoints Hiroshi Ogasawara as CEO, Masato Hoshino as COO, Yoshiaki Fujimori as Chairman.
NGI targets growth via acquisitions, expansions, and selective greenfield developments.
JEXI and NGI emphasize an industrial-finance approach to value creation.
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