Japan to label cloud services as critical for economic security

Tokyo to promote domestic players, with eye on cyberthreats

20220506N wires

Cloud technology lets users access data and software without having to maintain physical servers on their premises. © Reuters

KOSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan looks to designate cloud services as a priority for economic security comparable to semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, seeking to cultivate domestic providers in a field dominated by foreign players.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.