Japan-based artificial intelligence company Preferred Networks (PFN) has chosen NRT12, Digital Realty’s latest data center in Tokyo, to host its advanced AI computing platform.
PFN develops advanced software and hardware technologies in a vertically integrated approach, covering AI solutions, generative AI foundation models to supercomputers and chips.
The company supports corporations, research institutions, and government agencies to tackle challenges in fields such as manufacturing, materials, retail, healthcare, and more.
In October, PFN unveiled its Preferred Computing Platform, a cloud service tailored for deep learning and AI workloads.
The platform is powered by PFN’s proprietary accelerator MN-Core series of processors that deliver high AI computing power and efficiency. To meet the service’s demands, PFN required robust and reliable digital infrastructure.
NRT12 was selected for its advanced, flexible design and ability to provide scalable rack power capacity – up to 150 kilowatts (KW) – to support high-performance servers.
Digital Realty’s expertise in data centre operations and direct liquid cooling also played a significant role in PFN’s decision. NRT12 is operated by MC Digital Realty, a Mitsubishi and Digital Realty venture.
As a part of PlatformDIGITAL, Digital Realty’s global data center platform, MC Digital Realty offers its customers access to a global network of more than 300 adaptable, and future-ready data centres and solutions.
Spanning more than 50 metros across more than 25 countries on six continents, this network provides PFN with a data meeting place for its customers to create a dynamic ecosystem for business and data exchange, fueling their innovation and growth.
PFN has commenced development of its AI computing environment at NRT12 and plans to start full-scale operations in January 2026.
“As AI demand grows worldwide, having the right infrastructure is vital for delivering reliable AI services,” said Yusuke Doi, VP of Computing Infrastructure at PFN. “Conventional data centers may not meet the rising thermal and power densities of AI chips.”
Serene Nah, managing director and head of Asia Pacific at Digital Realty, said that as Japan rapidly embraces AI, the need for swift and efficient service deployment is paramount.
