Japan wants more rural data centers, and light-based networks may help

Government to provide aid for fast, energy-saving optical technology

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An NTT data center. The telecom group is developing network technology that combines optics and electronics. (NTT)

KIU SUGANO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's government is planning support for high-speed, light-based communications technology that could help with building more data centers outside of big cities, Nikkei has learned.

The aid, which would include subsidies, could begin as early as next year. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will discuss the proposals this month.

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