DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) stock surged over 30% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that SoftBank Group (SFTBF) is in advanced talks to acquire the digital infrastructure investment firm and take it private. The move reflects SoftBank’s push to tap the rising demand for AI-driven computing power. Currently, discussions are ongoing, and no final agreement has been reached.
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It is worth noting that DigitalBridge specializes in digital infrastructure investments, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, and edge computing assets.
SoftBank’s Push to Scale AI Computing Power
The potential deal would expand SoftBank’s tech and infrastructure portfolio as it seeks to benefit from AI growth. Recently, the company has been making efforts to boost AI computing power by using telecom networks, robotics, and energy-efficient data centers to lead the next wave of digital transformation.
In partnership with OpenAI (PC:OPAIQ) and Oracle (ORCL), SoftBank is involved in the “Stargate Project,” an initiative to build several hyperscale AI data centers across the United States with a projected investment of up to $500 billion. These facilities would deliver the massive computing capacity required to support advanced AI applications.
Further, SoftBank teamed up with Red Hat in early 2025. Together, they developed a monitoring and optimization system, integrated into SoftBank’s AITRAS platform, that allocates computing resources based on real‑time energy usage.
This initiative not only improves efficiency but also supports sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of AI workloads.
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