On the 1st, Okestro, a corporations specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud software, announced that it has selected TomorrowNet, a Japanese information technology (IT) infrastructure integration corporations, as a local partner and signed a sales contract for its cloud solution in Japan, launching its local operations.
Since signing a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) last year, both corporations have been verifying technology stability and market response through technology validation (Proof of Concept, PoC) with Japanese corporations. Following the PoC, recognition of their technical capabilities in real usage environments led to this contract.
Recently, in the Japanese market, the shift in VMware's licensing policy has increased the burden of operational expenses, rapidly increasing the demand for corporations seeking alternatives. In conjunction, there is a clear trend toward pursuing AI infrastructure transitions. With the expansion of generative AI, the adoption of AI infrastructure is gaining momentum in key industries such as manufacturing and healthcare, and infrastructure operating strategies for overall GPU resource management are also becoming more concrete.
In line with this trend, Okestro is intensifying its efforts to penetrate the Japanese B2B infrastructure market. Through this contract, TomorrowNet has secured sales rights in Japan for Okestro's server virtualization solution 'Contrabass (CONTRABASS, IaaS)' and cloud-native operation management platform 'Viola (VIOLA, PaaS)'. They plan to establish a collaborative system that encompasses not only product supply but also technical support, local marketing, and customer engagement, focusing on expanding joint sales with Japanese corporations that are advancing GPU infrastructure optimization, AI infrastructure establishment, and VMware alternatives.
Currently, both corporations are in discussions regarding PoC and construction based on VIOLA API with multiple corporations in Japan. They are verifying not only GPU resource management but also the practical applicability and operational efficiency of an AI infrastructure optimized for implementing generative AI, based on Contrabass and Viola. To this end, they have jointly built a GPU server-based testing environment and completed the localization of the Japanese manual and user interface.
Lee Chang-jin, representative of TomorrowNet, noted, 'Okestro is a trusted partner with technological capabilities and a flexible support system,' adding, 'We will closely collaborate to effectively address the challenges Japanese corporations face, such as AI infrastructure optimization and VMware alternatives.'
Kim Beom-jae, representative of Okestro, stated, 'TomorrowNet is directly conducting PoCs optimized for customer operation environments, going beyond mere solution supply and responding closely to Japanese market demands,' and 'In line with the expansion of generative AI, we will enhance AI infrastructure technology and continually strengthen our global competitiveness.'