DBT Bureau
Pune, 2 Sep 2025
Infosys reported a multi-year strategic collaboration with One Bright Kobe, which operates Glion Arena Kobe, a new multi-purpose arena in Kobe, Japan. As part of this collaboration, Infosys will be the Official Digital Innovation and GX (Green Transformation) partner of Glion Arena Kobe. This strategic engagement with Japan’s first entertainment arena is set to revolutionize live entertainment and sports through advanced digital innovation and sustainable practices. By enhancing the fan and visitor experience, Infosys will help usher in a new era for live events. This collaboration leverages the power of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions, and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey.
By collaborating with Infosys, Glion Arena Kobe aims to gain deeper insight into its carbon footprint (CO2 emissions), streamline sustainable arena operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen its brand reputation. Infosys was selected for its expertise in digital transformation and a strong track record in cloud, AI, data analytics, and sustainability-focused technologies. By utilizing its core capabilities in AI, cloud, and user experience design, Infosys will analyze digital data from arena visitors, including footfall, preferences, and social interactions, to enable personalized experiences. This data-driven approach will help all stakeholders make informed decisions to enhance visitor engagement. In addition, Infosys will establish a cloud-based data platform using Infosys Cobalt standards, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and engaging digital experience.
Jun Shibuya, President and Representative Director, One Bright KOBE Corporation said, “Glion Kobe Arena is a new landmark commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Our vision for the arena is to become a pioneering next-generation entertainment venue, offering spectacular events while operating sustainably. We are happy to announce our agreement with Infosys as our official digital innovation and GX partner. Leveraging Infosys’ innovative solutions will help us aggregate data, utilize cloud technologies, explore new revenue opportunities, and deliver a seamless experience for all our fans and visitors.”
Hideyuki Aoki, Vice President, Country Head – Japan, Infosys, said, “At Infosys, we build digital solutions with intelligence and adaptability at their crore. This means adopting an AI-first approach, where artificial intelligence is embedded into system design for smarter operations and automation, alongside a cloud-first strategy that ensures highly flexible and scalable cloud services for infrastructure and applications. Our collaboration with Glion Arena Kobe highlights the power of these integrated AI and cloud capabilities. It aligns seamlessly with Japan’s focus on innovation and sustainability, while also showcasing Infosys’ dedication to advancing progress and unlocking opportunities within the entertainment industry and beyond. By leveraging Infosys Cobalt, we aim to reduce Kobe Arena’s carbon footprint, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver unforgettable visitor experiences.”
