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NTT DATA Group Corporation announced the opening of its Keihanna OSK11 data center in Kyoto, expanding digital infrastructure in Japan’s Kansai region.

The AI-ready facility offers 30MW of IT capacity and is designed to support growing demand for cloud and AI workloads, with advanced cooling and high-security features.

The company said the new data center strengthens its footprint in a fast-growing market, positioning Kansai as a key hub for data-driven growth and enterprise digital transformation.
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Global Finance News 04-09-26
NTT DATA, citing research with Everest Group, said integrated operating models and increased focus on frontline workers will be key drivers of competitive advantage by 2030.

The study found that 81% of enterprises expect to unify workplace, network, and field services into a single platform, while nearly 84% believe frontline investments will generate higher returns, despite limited current prioritization.

The report also highlights the growing role of AI, with widespread adoption of multiple AI assistants and edge-based decision-making expected to significantly boost productivity and reshape digital workplace strategies.
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European Investor 03-24-26
NTT DATA announced successful validation of its “AI Consumer” technology in a proof of concept with Kao, demonstrating significant efficiency gains in product development research.

The solution uses AI agents to simulate consumer behavior and generate personas based on Kao’s existing data, including purchase history and social media insights. The system also includes an AI interviewer to support research processes.

Results showed that research timelines could be reduced from approximately 1.5 months to just 0.5 days—a 99% reduction—while maintaining or exceeding the quality of traditional methods. The approach also reduced operational workload related to survey execution and respondent recruitment.

NTT DATA plans to expand the use of this technology beyond product development into broader marketing operations, aiming to support faster, data-driven decision-making in response to rapidly changing consumer trends.
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The Investor 03-20-26
NTT DATA has launched the GCC Innovation Acceleration Program to help global companies establish and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and innovation hubs in India. The program, introduced in October 2025, aims to support more than 50 companies over the next three years.

The initiative will assist firms with planning, governance, talent development, and process optimization while accelerating innovation using technologies such as generative AI, high-performance computing, digital twins, robotics, and blockchain. NTT DATA said the program will leverage India’s growing technology talent pool and support companies in expanding AI adoption and global innovation capabilities. Source: NTT DATA.
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WS Investor 03-16-26
NTT DATA said it has been named a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens Insurance Services report for Insurance GenAI and Agentic AI services.

The report evaluated 18 service providers and recognized NTT DATA for its comprehensive AI capabilities, strong market presence and ability to apply generative AI and agentic AI to improve insurance operations. According to ISG, the company’s solutions help insurers enhance policyholder engagement and automate processes such as claims handling and policy management.

NTT DATA said its AI solutions support insurance companies in modernizing contact centers, improving decision-making and increasing operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and responsible AI adoption.
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European Investor 03-12-26
NTT DATA announced the launch of NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI factories designed to help organizations adopt artificial intelligence securely and scale AI applications while improving operational performance.

The platform integrates NVIDIA AI infrastructure and software, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise, NeMo and NIM microservices, to provide a full-stack, GPU-accelerated environment for developing and deploying enterprise AI solutions across cloud, data center and edge systems.

NTT DATA said the AI factories are already being applied in sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing, enabling use cases including advanced medical imaging analysis, smart factory modernization and digital simulation of production lines.
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European Investor 03-12-26
NTT DATA Group Corporation announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Intelligence Transformation Strategic Consulting 2025, advancing from its prior “Major Player” position in 2023.

IDC assessed 13 global consulting vendors on strategic consulting capabilities, technology depth, industry expertise and ecosystem strength. Leaders are recognized for comprehensive end-to-end offerings, strong market presence and global-scale delivery.

According to the report, NTT DATA stands out for complex IT/OT convergence, multisite deployments and rapid scaling of digital use cases. Its platform-led approach—anchored by solutions such as the Intelligent Manufacturing Hub and Smart Operations Platform—supports the full transformation lifecycle from strategy through managed services.

The company stated the recognition reflects its focus on AI-driven, resilient and sustainable manufacturing transformation, supported by global delivery capabilities and ecosystem partnerships.
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The Investor 02-16-26
NTT DATA has acquired Dubai-based cloud consultancy Zero&One to accelerate its cloud services expansion across the Middle East, strengthening capabilities around Amazon Web Services (AWS), data analytics and AI. Zero&One is the first homegrown AWS Premier Tier Services Partner in the MENA region and holds nine AWS competencies, including Generative AI, with multiple regional and EMEA partner awards in 2025.

The acquisition positions NTT DATA to capture rapid growth in the Middle East cloud market, where demand is rising alongside new hyperscale investments, including AWS’s planned Saudi Arabia data center in 2026. By integrating Zero&One’s regional expertise with its global delivery platform, NTT DATA will expand offerings such as cloud migration, application modernization, cloud-native development, analytics and AI for clients across the Middle East and Africa.
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European Investor 02-10-26
NTT DATA Group Corporation announced on January 29, 2026 that its subsidiary NTT DATA, Inc. has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate enterprise cloud adoption and the deployment of agentic AI solutions.

Under the agreement, the partners will work together to help enterprises modernize IT environments, migrate and optimize workloads on AWS, and adopt advanced AI-driven capabilities that enable autonomous, goal-oriented systems. The collaboration is aimed at supporting large organizations in improving operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation through secure and flexible cloud-based architectures.

NTT DATA stated that the partnership strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end cloud and AI services globally, combining its industry expertise and systems integration capabilities with AWS’s cloud infrastructure and AI technologies, as enterprises increasingly prioritize digital transformation and intelligent automation.
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WS Investor 01-30-26
NTT, Inc., together with NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NTT DATA Group Corporation, announced that they will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, marking their first combined exhibition in seven years. The event will take place in Barcelona from March 2 to March 5, 2026, as the group seeks to strengthen its global brand presence following its corporate identity renewal in 2025.

Under the theme “Photonics Unlocks an Intelligent Power-Optimized Future,” the NTT Group will showcase technologies centered on IOWN optical innovations aimed at reducing energy consumption in an AI-driven society. Exhibits will highlight AI-resilient digital infrastructure, photonics-based data center and network technologies, optical quantum computing, and AI-powered services and solutions. NTT President and CEO Akira Shimada is also scheduled to deliver a keynote speech outlining how optical technologies can support sustainable growth amid rising AI-related power demand.
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Global Finance News 01-28-26