Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG), a leading global platform for trusted insights, will host a free webinar on "Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies in the Data Center Value Chain" on July 23 (Thu) at 11 AM, featuring Robert Breynaert, former business executive at Equinix and Microsoft. Details & Registration: https://ter.li/oue0iix3 ■Event Overview With the explosive growth of AI, demand for data centers supporting vast computational resources and power is rapidly expanding. Consequently, demand for specialized power distribution systems and advanced thermal management (cooling) systems is also at an unprecedented scale. While regional power supply constraints and strict procurement standards by hyperscalers present significant challenges, they also offer an opportunity for domestic equipment and component manufacturers to secure important positions within the evolving supply chain and capture high-value business opportunities. This webinar will organize opportunities for value creation in the global AI data center value chain and explain the strategies and specific approaches Japanese companies should take to enhance their competitiveness. ■Presentation Content Changes in data center infrastructure and market trends brought about by AI evolution Investment trends of hyperscalers, procurement standards, and supplier evaluation realities Ecosystem challenges and future outlook in power, cooling, optical communications, EPC, etc. Untapped market opportunities and differentiation areas where Japanese companies can add value Strategies and action plans that companies should prioritize over the next 6-12 months ■Recommended for: Business development and strategy managers considering entry opportunities into the AI infrastructure and data center markets Those considering collaboration opportunities with data center-related players and entry into the supply chain Those engaged in business feasibility evaluation and market opportunity exploration for new markets Th