SoftBank starts AGENTIC STAR partner alliance with 4 firms

SoftBank first launched AGENTIC STAR for corporate use, and this new alliance extends that effort by bringing in outside specialists who can handle implementation work. The four partners — ACSHU, Ceraku, FPT Software Japan and Headwaters — cover requirements definition through operations and maintenance, so client companies can consult them across the whole lifecycle rather than piecing together vendors. SoftBank also provides partners with SDK and API environments, onboarding training and hands-on workshops, and the two sides jointly pursue Go-To-Market activities including sharing case studies. The platform supports automatic deployment through Microsoft Marketplace and AWS Marketplace. As more companies run multiple AI agents and LLMs, the body says governance and security management may become harder, making proper use of the platform's security features and strict operational policies essential.