Noah Medical Appoints Dr. Krish Bhadra as Chief Pulmonary Advisor

Pioneering Physician and Interventional Pulmonology Innovator Joins Noah Medical to Accelerate the Next Era of Robotic-Assisted Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 3, 2026 — Noah Medical, a medical robotics company dedicated to earlier, more accurate lung cancer diagnosis, announced the appointment of Krish Bhadra, MD, as Chief Pulmonary Advisor. In this newly created role, Dr. Bhadra will guide Noah Medical’s clinical education, evidence strategy, and product development efforts as the company works to expand access to advanced robotic bronchoscopy and improve outcomes for the millions of patients at risk for lung cancer.

One of the nation’s foremost experts in image-guided robotic bronchoscopy, Dr. Bhadra, Interventional Pulmonologist at Stanford Medicine, is a fellowship-trained interventional pulmonologist who has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what robotic bronchoscopy can achieve. He was one of the first physicians in the United States to implement digital tomosynthesis in bronchoscopy and was an early adopter of cone beam CT technology, both innovations that have set new standards for diagnostic precision.

Dr. Bhadra has performed more than 2,300 Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy procedures and has authored many peer-reviewed publications. His clinical and research work spans procedural optimization, imaging integration, and technique standardization, with notable contributions in apneic oxygenation, ventilation strategies, and prone positioning to enhance diagnostic yield and patient safety.

“Dr. Bhadra is among the most accomplished and innovative practitioners in robotic bronchoscopy in the world,” said Jian Zhang, CEO of Noah Medical. “His firsthand expertise in image-guided robotic navigation, his record of advancing the field through research, and his genuine dedication to improving outcomes for lung cancer patients make him exactly the partner we need as we scale the Galaxy System’s impact.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve been focused on making advanced bronchoscopy safer, more accurate, and more reproducible, regardless of where a patient is treated or who is performing the procedure,” said Dr. Bhadra. “Noah Medical is deeply aligned with that mission. The Galaxy System is a platform that can genuinely move the needle on early lung cancer detection, and I’m excited to help more physicians and their patients benefit from it.”

Dr. Bhadra has been a sought-after collaborator in multicenter research and medical device development and an educator at national and international forums. He has served as National Co-Chair of the CommonSpirit Health (formerly Catholic Health Initiatives) Lung Council and as a member of the GO2 for Lung Cancer Foundation Scientific Board. He completed fellowships in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and the University of Vermont Medical Center, and earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

About Noah Medical

Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next-generation robotic platforms and technologies target early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. Based in Silicon Valley and backed by well-known institutional investors, our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top robotics, medical device, and healthcare companies in the world. Learn more at https://www.noahmed.com/.

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Noah Medical Announces Galaxy™ II Software, the Next Dimension in Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

New functionality gives physicians the freedom to choose the right imaging for every case and a more responsive drive experience without adding capital, complexity, or radiation

San Jose, Calif. — Aug. 11, 2026 — Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical today announced the commercial launch of the Galaxy II software, the next evolution of the company’s robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) platform. The Galaxy II software gives physicians imaging flexibility and procedural control to take on their most complex cases with confidence, advancing what bronchoscopy can deliver across every dimension of the procedure. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and survival depends heavily on early diagnosis, making the ability to accurately biopsy small, hard-to-reach lung lesions one of the most consequential steps in a patient’s path to treatment.

At the center of the system is Dual-Mode Imaging, which lets physicians move seamlessly between Galaxy’s High- Definition Digital Tomosynthesis (HD-DT) and Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) at any point in a procedure. HD-DT delivers efficiently and effectively across the vast majority of cases at a fraction of the radiation dose, while CBCT is available at the moment a case calls for more. The result puts the imaging decision where it belongs, in the physician’s hands.

“Galaxy II software puts physicians in control of their imaging strategy for every procedure,” said Jian Zhang, founder and CEO of Noah Medical. “By bringing HD-DT, CBCT, and advanced robotic control together in one platform using the Galaxy II software, we let physicians choose what each case requires, enabling them to adapt to each patient’s anatomy and reduce radiation exposure while maximizing procedural efficiency.”

Accurately reaching and sampling small pulmonary lesions remains difficult due to two persistent challenges: CT-to-Body Divergence, where the preoperative CT no longer matches the patient’s anatomy during the procedure, and Tool-Tissue Divergence, where a biopsy tool drifts from its intended path even when the catheter is well positioned. Galaxy II software addresses both by uniting navigation, imaging, and real-time confirmation of the lesion and tool in a single platform.

“The Galaxy System’s unique ability to correct for tool-tissue divergence in real time drives its high diagnostic yield, giving physicians confidence that their biopsy tool is exactly where they intend it,” said Dr. Francisco Almeida, Interventional Pulmonologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta. “Galaxy II software builds on that foundation, enhancing navigation, imaging, and confirmation in a single platform. It puts the choice of imaging modality in the physician’s hands, so procedures run more efficiently while also cutting the radiation burden on patients and clinicians.”

See More. Do More. Without More.

See More — with the right imaging for every case

Dual-Mode Imaging gives physicians the freedom to match imaging to the moment. HD-DT handles most cases with speed and a low radiation profile, and CBCT is available within the same platform whenever complexity demands it. Paired with Lesion Focus, which minimizes disruptive imaging artifacts for a clearer view of the target lesion, Galaxy II supports more confident targeting exactly when it matters most.

Do More — with a workflow built for flexibility

The Galaxy II update delivers more responsive, predictable control with improved reach, flexibility, and stability helping physicians navigate challenging anatomy with precision through every turn. Imaging choice minimizes case time by reducing workflow complexity and streamlining procedures.

Without More — no added radiation, complexity, or capital

The Galaxy II software expands the Galaxy System’s capability without expanding burden. Based on published literature, HD-DT provides effective imaging for most cases at up to 10 times lower radiation dose than CBCT. Physicians can reserve CBCT for the moments it is truly needed, protecting patients and staff from additional radiation.

Proven Diagnostic Performance

The Galaxy System has demonstrated strong clinical performance across prospective and real-world studies. In the multicenter MATCH II study, real-time lesion localization supported a 96.7% diagnostic yield using ATS strict definitions, and a separate evaluation of 100 consecutive patients at Cleveland Clinic reported a 90% diagnostic yield in routine clinical practice.

About Noah Medical

Noah Medical is a medical robotics company dedicated to designing the next generation of robotic platforms for early diagnosis and treatment. The Galaxy System is the company’s robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform, engineered to help physicians see more, do more, and improve outcomes for patients facing a possible lung cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit noahmed.com.

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Noah Medical’s Galaxy™ System Enters Commercial Use in Asia with First Procedure Completed in Hong Kong

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – September, 2026 – Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical today announced the successful completion of its first commercial procedure in Asia using the GalaxyTM System at Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. This milestone follows the institution’s historic first-in-Asia clinical use of the platform in December 2023 and demonstrates Noah Medical’s continued momentum and expanding global footprint.

Performed by renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Calvin S. H. Ng, the procedure signifies a successful transition from clinical investigation to commercial integration. Dr. Ng’s early involvement in the development of the Galaxy System shaped the design of the only embedded-imaging robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform on the market. That design uniquely enables real-time tool and lesion targeting with an efficient single platform workflow while minimizing radiation exposure.

“Following our initial experience in the clinical study, adopting the Galaxy System into routine practice reflects our confidence in its real-world applicability,” said Dr. Calvin Ng, Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Prince of Wales Hospital. “The Galaxy System supports consistent, safe outcomes and enables precise real-time tool targeting, reinforcing our conviction in the platform as part of our long-term strategy for minimally invasive lung diagnostics and therapy.”

“We are honored to continue working alongside Dr. Ng as we expand access to robotic-assisted bronchoscopy worldwide,” said Jian Zhang, PhD, founder and CEO of Noah Medical. “This commercial milestone in Hong Kong underscores our focus on long-term, scalable partnerships that improve patient care.”

The commercial procedure at Prince of Wales Hospital marks a strategic step in Noah Medical’s long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, building on the company's broader global expansion, which now includes more than 16,000 procedures performed in the United States.

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Noah Medical is a medical robotics company dedicated to designing the next generation of robotic platforms for early diagnosis and treatment. The Galaxy System is the company’s robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform, engineered to help physicians see more, do more, and improve outcomes for patients facing a possible lung cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit www.noahmed.com.

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Sep 11, 2026

DOCOMO Launches World's First Commercial Deployment of Nokia's Latest Base Station Equipment in a Multi-Vendor Configuration

TOKYO, JAPAN, September 11, 2026 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. (“DOCOMO”) in collaboration with Nokia, announced that commercial operation on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, deployment of Nokia's latest base station equipment (the “equipment”), which complies with O-RAN ALLIANCE*1 specifications and can connect to radio units from different vendors. The equipment incorporates Levante for data processing and Ponente for control processing.*2 With this achievement, DOCOMO becomes the world's first commercial operator which deploys the equipment in a configuration connected to Levante/Ponente and radio units from multiple vendors (a “multi-vendor configuration”).*3

DOCOMO has utilized base station equipment compliant with O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications to flexibly deploy optimal networks by combining radio units according to the characteristics and traffic demand of each service area. To further advance its network and provide more reliable communications quality, DOCOMO needed to introduce latest-generation base station equipment capable of modernizing both its LTE and 5G infrastructure.

The equipment supports both LTE and 5G and is expected to accommodate more radio units while consuming less power than existing Nokia base station equipment. By improving network operating efficiency and reducing costs, the equipment will contribute to the development of a sustainable network. It can also connect to O-RAN ALLIANCE-compliant radio units supplied by multiple vendors, enabling DOCOMO to deploy networks more flexibly and rapidly according to installation conditions and traffic demand. For example, high-power radio units can be introduced to cover wide areas, and compact radio units can be introduced to urban locations with limited installation space and to venues such as event sites where traffic demand is concentrated, depending on the objectives of the area design.

At the 59th Joso Kinugawa Fireworks Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, DOCOMO plans to install the equipment in a mobile base station vehicle and combine it with Dual Boost, Nokia's latest radio network optimization technology for Massive MIMO, to improve communications quality even in the congestion situation.

Going forward, DOCOMO will deploy the equipment nationwide, focusing initially on urban areas, stadiums, event venues and other locations where traffic demand is concentrated, with the aim of improving communications quality in environments where many customers use the network simultaneously.

In addition, Nokia's AirScale platform, which includes the equipment, is designed with evolution toward 5G-Advanced and AI-native 6G networks. DOCOMO and Nokia agreed, through a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to advance studies of network architectures for the AI era and to establish milestones toward the development of Virtualized RAN/Cloud-RAN*4 deployed on virtualized infrastructure, various initiatives supporting the evolution of DOCOMO's AI-Centric Network*5, the introduction of automation solutions such as SON*6 and RIC*7 that operate across base station equipment from multiple vendors, and the realization of Autonomous Networks.*8

DOCOMO and Nokia will continue to promote technological innovation using Open RAN and the automation of network operations, while co-creating advanced networks for the 6G and AI era.

- O-RAN ALLIANCE is a world-wide community of telecom operators and vendors committed to re-shaping Radio Access Networks to be more scalable, open and intelligent in order for them to be able to support 5G and all future network standards.

- Levante and Ponente are product names for baseband cards developed by Nokia for base stations. Levante is a baseband card responsible for data processing, while Ponente is a baseband card responsible for control processing.

- According to research by NTT DOCOMO as of September 9, 2026.

- Virtualized RAN/Cloud-RAN refers to a virtualized radio base station network deployed on virtualized infrastructure.

- AI-Centric Network is a next-generation network platform that places AI at its core to enable real-time data utilization and advanced automation.

- SON stands for Self-Organizing Network, a mechanism that automatically configures, optimizes and recovers the network, enabling tasks previously performed manually to be carried out automatically.

- RIC stands for RAN Intelligent Controller, a function that uses AI and applications to intelligently control and optimize the Radio Access Network (RAN).

- Autonomous Network refers to a decentralized, autonomous network in which the network itself assesses conditions and continuously operates optimally with minimal human intervention.

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September 15, 2026

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Tokyo, Japan, September 15, 2026 — NTT, Inc. ("NTT") today announced the establishment of a technology that enables easy and highly accurate monitoring of changes in CO₂ absorption by microalgae over time. The technology reduced the maximum relative error with respect to measurements obtained using the conventional titration method from approximately 3,300% to approximately 8%. Measuring and evaluating CO₂ absorption by microalgae requires tracking changes in dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), which exists in several forms in water. Conventional accurate DIC measurement requires culture fluid sampling, making continuous monitoring difficult. The new technology calculates DIC concentrations from measurements collected by CO₂ and other sensors without sampling the culture fluid for each measurement. This enables continuous tracking of changes in CO₂ absorption and is expected to help reduce environmental impact by supporting the exploration and optimization of culture conditions that increase CO₂ absorption.

The results were published in the international phycology journal Algal Research on August 12, 2026.

Figure 1. Comparison of conventional and new methods for measuring DIC dynamics in microalgal cultures

Microalgae grow by using CO₂ and other forms of inorganic carbon through photosynthesis. Biomass4 derived from microalgae can be used as a feedstock for animal feed, fuels, and chemicals. Replacing a portion of conventional feedstocks with this biomass is expected to contribute to sustainable production and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

In culture fluid, CO₂ exists not only as dissolved CO₂ but also as bicarbonate and carbonate ions. Together, these forms are known as dissolved inorganic carbon, or DIC (Figure 2). Evaluating CO₂ absorption by microalgae therefore requires tracking the behavior of DIC as a whole as CO₂ changes form in water.

NTT previously proposed a concept that uses microalgae that grow by utilizing CO₂ as feed for fish and shellfish, aiming to address environmental issues while supporting food production.5 NTT has also conducted research and development to identify genes that improve the efficiency of CO₂ utilization by algae6 and to advance algal breeding technologies.7 Accurately tracking changes in DIC concentration during cultivation is essential for validating this concept and evaluating CO₂ absorption by microalgae.

Figure 2. Forms of CO₂ in aqueous solution

The conventional titration method can measure DIC concentrations accurately, but it requires culture fluid sampling for every measurement. Because each measurement also takes time and effort, the method is not suitable for continuous data acquisition. Existing calculation methods based on sensor data and carbonate equilibrium8 enable continuous calculation. However, when applied directly to microalgal culture fluid, the resulting DIC values showed relative errors of up to approximately 3,300% with respect to conventional titration measurements, making accurate calculation of DIC concentrations difficult. NTT therefore developed a measurement technology that uses sensors to calculate DIC concentrations accurately and continuously during cultivation and to track changes over time.

Analysis of the error in sensor-based DIC calculations showed that the pH9 of the culture fluid increased from approximately 8.4 to approximately 10.0 as cultivation progressed (Figure 3). This rise in pH is considered to reflect a shift in the carbonate equilibrium of the culture fluid as microalgae consume DIC through photosynthesis. In microalgal culture fluid undergoing such a large pH change over a short period, direct application of existing carbonate-equilibrium calculations to sensor measurements was considered likely to produce substantial errors in calculated DIC concentrations.

Figure 3. Change in pH of the algal culture fluid over time

The technology focuses on the difference between DIC concentrations measured by titration and those calculated from sensor measurements. NTT analyzed the relationship between relative error and pH, then developed a correction equation that adjusts calculated DIC concentrations according to pH (Figure 4, left).

Applying the correction equation reduced the relative error of calculated DIC concentrations with respect to titration measurements from a maximum of approximately 3,300% before correction to a maximum of approximately 8% after correction (Figure 4, right). The correction equation has been confirmed to be effective in a laboratory environment using a 5 L culture bottle at 25℃ and within a pH range of 8 to 10. These results confirm that DIC concentrations can be calculated easily and accurately from sensor data.

Figure 4. pH-based correction of calculated DIC concentrations and its effect

NTT calculated the amount of carbon contained in DIC in the culture fluid from the corrected DIC concentration and added it to the amount of carbon contained in CO₂ in the air inside the culture vessel. NTT then compared a microalgal culture with an algae-free control under alternating 12-hour light and dark periods10 to evaluate changes in the amount of carbon in the culture system associated with CO₂ utilization by microalgae (Figure 5). During the light period, the amount of carbon decreased in a manner consistent with CO₂ absorption through microalgal photosynthesis. During the dark period, photosynthesis stopped and a different pattern was observed, reflecting effects including respiration.

The results confirm that the technology can continuously and accurately capture changes over time in the amount of carbon associated with microalgal CO₂ absorption under different light conditions.

Figure 5. Change in the amount of carbon in the culture system over time under alternating light and dark periods

Negative values indicate that the amount of carbon in the culture system was lower in the algal culture than in the control.

NTT will further evaluate the technology under a wider range of conditions, including different algal species and culture conditions that reflect commercial production, to expand its applicability.

Time-series DIC concentration data obtained using the technology can identify conditions under which microalgae actively absorb CO₂ and the timing of declines in CO₂ absorption. Optimizing culture conditions based on this information is expected to increase CO₂ absorption by microalgae and improve biomass production efficiency. By combining the technology with environmental control technologies built into cultivation systems and the cultivation expertise of algae producers, NTT aims to enable more advanced culture management, increase productivity, and contribute to the industrial use of algal biomass.

1Dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC): A collective term for inorganic carbon dissolved in water. It exists mainly as dissolved CO₂, bicarbonate ions, and carbonate ions.

2Titration method: A chemical analysis method in which a reagent of known concentration is added to a sample and the amount of a component in the sample is determined from the amount of reagent required for the reaction.

3Microalgae: A collective term for microscopic algae whose individual cells are difficult to see with the naked eye. Like plants, many microalgae grow by using CO₂ and other forms of inorganic carbon through photosynthesis.

4Biomass: A collective term for resources derived from living organisms. In this release, the term refers primarily to microalgal cells and useful components obtained from them, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.

5https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2021/11/12/211112a.html

6https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2023/02/09/230209c.html

7https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2026/07/07/260707a.html

8Carbonate equilibrium: A state in which dissolved CO₂, bicarbonate ions, carbonate ions, and other forms coexist in water while interconverting. Their relative proportions depend mainly on pH and are also affected by temperature, salinity, and other factors.

9pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution. A pH near 7 is neutral; higher values indicate greater alkalinity and lower values indicate greater acidity.

10Light and dark periods: The light period is the period during which the culture is illuminated, and the dark period is the period without illumination. In this study, 12-hour light and 12-hour dark periods were alternated.

NTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers.

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Sep 16, 2026

Cross-Operator Joint Study on 5G Millimeter-Wave Infrastructure and Technical Architectures for Coverage Expansion

KDDI Corporation

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

SoftBank Corp.

Rakuten Mobile, Inc.

TOKYO, JAPAN, September 16, 2026 --- KDDI Corporation, NTT DOCOMO, INC., SoftBank Corp., and Rakuten Mobile, Inc. announced today that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 11, 2026, to launch a joint study on utilizing 5G millimeter-wave*1 infrastructure and technical architectures to expand coverage.

While millimeter-wave spectrum enables ultra-high-speed, high-capacity data transmission, its propagation characteristics make signals susceptible to attenuation and obstruction by physical obstacles. Consequently, expanding millimeter-wave coverage requires the development of a large number of base stations and related equipment, making rapid coverage expansion an industry-wide challenge for telecommunication operators.

Based on the premise that each operator will continue its own millimeter-wave deployment, this initiative aims to deliver high-quality millimeter-wave experiences to more customers through cross-operator collaboration.

■ Overview of the Joint Study

Through this study, the companies will assess the technical feasibility of expanding the usage coverage of 5G millimeter-wave base stations among mobile network operators and evaluate efficient operational frameworks for its implementation. To achieve this expansion through collaboration among mobile network operators, this study will focus on technologies and approaches related to 5G millimeter-wave base stations, repeaters, and other related assets. While each operator actively deploys its own 5G millimeter-wave equipment, the companies will pursue concrete studies to effectively utilize deployed facilities.

Going forward, the companies will continue working to expand Japan's 5G millimeter-wave infrastructure and provide high-quality, seamless connectivity to a wider range of customers, thereby contributing to the advancement of Japan's digital infrastructure.

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September 18, 2026

NTT, Inc.

Cailabs

NTT, Inc. (hereinafter "NTT")signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 17, 2026, with Cailabs (hereinafter "Cailabs"), a France-based company that designs and manufactures advanced photonics products, to explore strategic collaboration in the field of space-to-ground optical communications.

The collaboration aims to advance direct optical connectivity between satellite networks and terrestrial data infrastructure. It will examine the integration of NTT's digital coherent*1 and network control technology*2 into Cailabs' optical ground stations (OGS), as well as the connection of selected optical ground stations to nearby NTT data centers through NTT's All-Photonics Network*3, or APN.

This initiative applies the IOWN technology promoted by NTT to the space business sector and represents a new step toward realizing the IOWN vision*4.

In recent years, with the expansion of satellite constellations and the increase in demand for data communications, the importance of high-capacity, low-latency communication infrastructure between satellites and the ground has grown. To achieve this, the utilization of optical communication technology is expected to complement conventional wireless communication.

Under its next-generation information and communications infrastructure initiative, "IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network)," NTT has been advancing research and development of optical communication and signal processing technologies in the terrestrial network sector.

Cailabs, based in France and the United States, designs and manufactures optical ground stations for high-capacity satellite-to-ground communications. Its optical ground stations combine advanced optical technologies with systems designed for deployment and operation in real-world conditions.

Under the MoU, NTT and Cailabs will explore how their respective technologies and capabilities can contribute to an integrated communication network connecting satellite systems, optical ground stations, terrestrial optical networks and data centers.

Under the collaboration, NTT and Cailabs will explore the integration of NTT's digital coherent and network control technologies into Cailabs' optical ground stations. The companies will assess a phased technical approach, beginning with demonstrations and initial communication capabilities and potentially evolving toward higher-capacity coherent optical communications.

NTT and Cailabs will further explore the connection of selected optical ground stations to nearby NTT data centers through the All-Photonics Network, as well as the development of orchestration capabilities coordinating ground stations and terrestrial network resources. This work will contribute to defining an end-to-end architecture connecting satellites, optical ground infrastructure and terrestrial data networks.

NTT and Cailabs will evaluate a phased approach to developing optical communication infrastructure integrating space and terrestrial networks. NTT believes the collaboration could extend to a broader network of optical ground stations connected to NTT data centers, combining satellite-to-ground communications, terrestrial optical networking and coordinated network control to support future commercial services and new opportunities under NTT's space business brand, "NTT C89"*5.

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"This partnership with Cailabs marks a significant milestone in applying NTT's IOWN technology to the space sector. Building on the technology cultivated through NTT's research and development and Cailabs' proven capability in the steady deployment of optical ground stations, we will accelerate the global expansion of optical communication infrastructure in the space sector and open up new growth opportunities."

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Minako Tsumenaga

"Connecting optical ground stations directly to terrestrial optical networks is a critical step toward making satellite optical communications operational at scale. By combining NTT's expertise in advanced optical networking with Cailabs' experience in designing, manufacturing and deploying optical ground stations, this collaboration will explore an end-to-end architecture connecting satellites, ground infrastructure and data centers. Our shared objective is to help turn high-capacity optical communications into scalable infrastructure for future satellite services."

CEO, Cailabs

Jean-François Morizur

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Cailabs is an industrial laser communications company building the ground systems that make optical links deployable at scale. Founded in 2013, with operations in France and the United States, Cailabs designs, manufactures and deploys optical systems for space-to-ground and ground-to-ground links. Its solutions combine atmospheric turbulence mitigation, industrial production capacity and operational support for space, defense and critical networks.

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*1Digital Coherent Technology

A cutting-edge communication technology that utilizes not only the "brightness (flashing)" of light but also the "timing of peaks and troughs" and the "direction of oscillation"—information carried by light waves.

*2Network Control Technology

A technology that automatically bypasses optical ground stations rendered inoperable by weather conditions and coordinates multiple ground stations with the APN to achieve highly reliable communication.

*3APN

The All-Photonics Network (APN) is one of the key technological fields comprising IOWN. It aims to achieve overwhelmingly low power consumption, high-speed, high-capacity, and low-latency transmission through a wavelength network that introduces photonics (optical)-based technology across the entire system—from terminals to the network—and provides end-to-end optical wavelength paths.

*4IOWN Initiative (IOWN: Innovative Optical and Wireless Network)

This is a concept for a communication infrastructure—including terminals—that utilizes innovative technologies centered on optical communications to provide high-speed, high-capacity communications and vast computational resources that transcend the limitations of existing infrastructure. The goal is to create a prosperous society that embraces diversity by optimizing the relationship between the individual and the collective based on all available information.

*5"NTT C89" is a trademark of NTT Inc.

It is an abbreviation for the "NTT CONSTELLATION 89 PROJECT," an initiative aimed at contributing to the expansion of space-related businesses and the development of the space industry as a whole by providing solutions to society.

This press release is part of the initiatives under "NTT C89," the brand for space-related businesses operated by NTT Group companies and others.

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NTT DATA Named a Leader by ISG for Insurance ITO Services and for Insurance Strategic Advisory and Enablement Services

September 25, 2026

NTT DATA Group Corporation

TOKYO - September 25, 2026 - NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced it has been named a Leader in two ISG Provider Lens® reports: Insurance ITO Services and Insurance Strategic Advisory and Enablement Services. The recognition follows the launch of NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-native agentic solution that converts complex core insurance workflows into governed, repeatable services.

The reports analyzed market trends and competitive dynamics among providers of insurance consulting and technology outsourcing services, evaluating how providers help global insurers navigate AI-led modernization, regulatory complexity and operating model reinvention. Across both reports, ISG celebrated NTT DATA's global insurance advisory capabilities and AI-led ITO delivery.

NTT DATA also earned a Leader ranking in the ISG Provider Lens® 2025 Insurance GenAI and Agentic AI Services study, backed by its agentic capabilities and proprietary GIDP and LifeSys™ platforms - further distinguishing its ITO capabilities.

Insurance ITO Services

The Insurance ITO Services report noted that NTT DATA advances insurance ITO by combining its NTT DATA AI for insurance, hybrid cloud orchestration and insurance domain expertise to support the modernization of insurers' IT systems.

Insurance Strategic Advisory and Enablement Services

ISG's Insurance Strategic Advisory and Enablement Services report highlighted NTT DATA's unified global insurance organization, which brings together regional insurance expertise under one strategic advisory offering. The report also cited NTT DATA's acquisition of The Alchemy Technology Services as strengthening its presence in the UK and Ireland, adding Guidewire specialty insurance and London market expertise.

Ashish Jhajharia and Sandhya Navage, ISG Provider Lens® authors, commented: "NTT DATA brings engineering credibility to insurance modernization, pairing deep domain and platform expertise with the delivery scale to retire legacy cores rather than merely wrap them. Where many promise transformation and few can build it, NTT DATA turns modernization intent into systems insurers can actually run."

"We believe being named a Leader in both ISG Provider Lens® reports reflects our ability to guide insurers from strategy through to execution," said Bruno Abril, Global Lead, Insurance Industry, NTT DATA, Inc. "Our Global Insurance business, investments in capability, deep domain knowledge and NTT DATA AI for Insurance solutions give clients the confidence that we can help them translate AI ambition into measurable outcomes."

For more information, find the reports here.

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NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Sep 28, 2026

DOCOMO Develops AI Technology for Highly Accurate Predictions with Limited Historical Data

— Paper Accepted for Presentation at ACM RecSys 2026 Conference on Recommender Systems —

TOKYO, JAPAN, September 28, 2026 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the development of a new AI technology, the Dual-view Adaptive Retrieval-augmented Tweedie model, that enables highly accurate predictions even when only limited historical data is available. The model solves the "cold-start problem," which occurs when AI cannot make reliable predictions or recommendations due to insufficient historical data—for example, when a new service is launched. DOCOMO expects the model to have potential applications in new businesses across a wide range of industries, including digital out-of-home (DOOH)*1 advertising.

A paper describing the model has been accepted for presentation at the 20th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (ACM RecSys 2026), a leading international conference hosted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). This acceptance recognizes the model's novelty and performance.

When launching a new service, or shortly after expanding an existing service into a different field or region, there is often insufficient historical data for AI-based predictions. This can interfere with AI-powered recommendation features and advertising-performance forecasts—the cold-start problem—resulting in providers having difficulty offering recommendations or tailoring advertisements to user interests, thus making it harder to retain users and develop new businesses.

The model addresses this challenge through two key features.

First, the model uses the "Tweedie distribution," a statistical-probability distribution that can flexibly represent complex real-world data, including data with many zero values or substantial variation. Specifically, this distribution is used in the rules used for training AI models. Conventional AI training rules use the "Gaussian distribution," which assumes that data points are mostly concentrated around the mean, forming a symmetric, bell-shaped curve, a natural pattern in which values close to the mean occur more frequently, while values farther away occur less often. But AI can struggle to learn effectively if conditions are complex, such as when data differs significantly between peak and off-peak periods, as in the case of social media engagement, or when data varies widely. However, the model uses the Tweedie distribution to appropriately train models and make predictions, even when data is unevenly distributed.

Second, the model uses "nearest neighbors"—similar cases that provide useful information when historical data for the target being predicted is limited. It automatically identifies and learns from common characteristics, such as location, time and other attributes, in data from these nearest neighbors, including other stores in the same area and other products in similar categories. The model then incorporates this information in its predictions.

The model will enable service providers to offer accurate AI-powered predictions and recommendations from the day a service launches, without waiting for large amounts of new data to accumulate. This could help to substantially accelerate the launch of new businesses.

For example, in DOOH advertising, the model will be able to predict the number of impressions*2 generated by advertising on newly installed digital signage on the first day—even in locations with substantial fluctuations in foot traffic, such as major urban train stations. These predictions will be made with limited historical data, enabling advertising-slot prices to be set and sales to begin soon after installing the signage.

The model will also enable end users to easily receive content and information suited to their interests from the moment they begin using a service, improving the overall service experience.

Going forward, DOCOMO will evaluate the model's effectiveness in field trials with DOOH businesses in Japan and overseas by March 2027, aiming to support its global commercial deployment.

- An advertising medium that uses digital signage or electronic billboards in locations such as transportation hubs, outdoor advertising sites and commercial facilities.

- The number of times an advertisement is displayed on a user's screen.

- Product and service names mentioned in this release are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Trademark symbols such as TM and ® may be omitted in this release.

NTT DATA Launches 'Intact, intelligent action.' to Protect Fragile Places and Advance Sustainability Commitments

September 30, 2026

NTT DATA Group Corporation

- Global initiative will combine awareness, technology and stewardship to support fragile places around the world.

- Program will help translate sustainability commitments into practical actions.

- In the initiative's first chapter, NTT DATA employees will join Antarctic expedition led by Robert Swan, OBE, on the 40th anniversary of his first South Pole expedition.

TOKYO and LONDON-Sept. 29, 2026-NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced "Intact, intelligent action." This global initiative is designed to help people and organizations translate sustainability commitments into meaningful action. The effort combines awareness, technology and stewardship in support of some of the world's most treasured yet fragile places. Antarctica will be the first chapter.

From November 25 to December 2, 2026, a dozen NTT DATA employees will join polar explorer Robert Swan and his 2041 Leadership on the Edge expedition aboard the Magellan Explorer. With the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands as their classroom, the NTT DATA team and more than 60 other business and community leaders will explore leadership under pressure, climate policy, sustainability and innovation with a focus on putting commitments into action. NTT DATA began working with Swan in 2022 and named him as the company's Sustainability Ambassador in 2025.

The expedition marks a 40-year milestone for Swan. In 1986, he led a team on a 900-mile unsupported walk to the South Pole. Three years later, he led a different team to the North Pole, becoming the first person in history to walk to both Poles. Since 2003, he has led more than 20 ship-based expeditions to Antarctica, and the November effort will be the last that he personally organizes and leads. Swan will remain active in environmental advocacy and other types of expeditions, including continued collaboration with NTT DATA.

Sustainability Framework: Planet. Prosperity. People.

NTT DATA's new initiative grows out of the company's core strategic sustainability framework: "Planet. Prosperity. People." This framework guides the company's operations, innovation, sustainability solutions and client engagement to create positive outcomes for the environment, the economy and society.

Around the world, NTT DATA's efforts include more sustainable IT practices across company operations and data centers; research and innovation focused on business, social, and environmental challenges; sponsorship of Swan's Undaunted: South Pole 2023 expedition; enabling a Smart Rainforest initiative in Australia's Daintree Rainforest; and support for Swan's 2025 "Ice Station" broadcasts from Antarctica, which reached an estimated 2.1 million young people in more than 25 countries.

"This effort -- Intact, intelligent action. -- is about helping accelerate the move from sustainability commitments to actions that support the planet," said David Costa, Chief Sustainability Business Officer and Head of Sustainability Innovation, NTT DATA. "We want people to experience and understand places that need protecting, then consider how technology, responsible choices and collaboration can help preserve them. Our goal is to inspire lasting awareness and action that helps protect these places for future generations."

Focusing Attention on Fragile Places

A distinctive symbol will connect each chapter of Intact, intelligent action. The initiative is creating an open-frame flag woven from small, meaningful materials contributed by people around the world. Rather than marking human ownership, the frame will focus attention on the place itself and our shared responsibility to preserve it.

In Antarctica, expeditioners will raise the "flag" on the ice to frame the landscape, then remove it to symbolize a commitment to keeping the continent intact. The frame will later travel to other locations as the Intact initiative expands, creating a common symbol across places facing different environmental challenges. To learn more, visit Intact, intelligent action.

A Lifetime of Advocacy

Since walking to both poles in the 1980s, Swan has led land- and ocean-based expeditions worldwide to demonstrate sustainable technologies, promote renewable energy and advocate for preserving Antarctica as a reserve land for science and peace. In 1995, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Swan an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his contributions to environmental education, sustainability and polar exploration. In 2017, he received a NOVUS Award for contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Hear and learn more from Robert Swan at ThinIce.earth.

To help address emissions associated with the upcoming expedition, Swan is making a substantial donation per participant to support rainforest regeneration in Australia.

"My fascination with Antarctica began with the great polar explorers, and protecting it became my life's mission when Jacques Cousteau personally challenged me to ask people to have the good sense to save this continent," Swan said. "The Heroic Age of polar exploration ended a century ago, yet an even greater challenge lies ahead: protecting the last great wilderness on Earth and learning to live sustainably on this planet we share. If our generation keeps Antarctica intact, that will be a legacy worthy of those who came before us and a gift to every generation that follows."

'Intact, intelligent action.' was developed with creative direction from Pep Torres of Stereonoise, including the initiative's name, design, participatory concept and open-frame flag.

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