NTT DATA and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Accelerate AI and Cloud Adoption in Asia Pacific

NTT DATA and Google Cloud Forge Strategic Alliance

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions for customers across key markets in Asia Pacific (APAC) 1

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Partnership Objectives and Scope

The partnership combines NTT DATA's technology and industry expertise with Google Cloud's data analytics, AI, and cloud capabilities. The primary goals include:

1. Empowering enterprises to drive innovation
2. Enhancing operational efficiency and agility
3. Developing cloud-based data and AI solutions tailored to industry-specific needs

The alliance will focus on delivering customized solutions and implementation expertise to businesses in various sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and the public sector 1

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Dedicated Google Cloud Business Unit

A key component of this expanded partnership is the creation of a dedicated NTT DATA Google Cloud Business Unit. This unit will:

1. Develop joint solutions focused on data analytics and generative AI
2. Provide augmented support for applications and modern infrastructure
3. Offer cybersecurity solutions
4. Support SAP on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) 1

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Skill Development and Certification

To ensure effective implementation of these solutions, NTT DATA is investing heavily in upskilling its workforce:

• Currently, NTT DATA has 2,600 Google-certified engineers in 50 countries
• Plans to certify at least 1,000 more professionals in the APAC region
• Focus on hiring and upskilling sales, pre-sales, and delivery professionals on Google Cloud technologies 1

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Market Potential and Growth Projections

The partnership is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud services and AI technologies:

• Gartner, Inc. forecasts worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services to reach $679 billion in 2024
• Projections indicate this figure will exceed $1 trillion by 2027
• NTT DATA expects this collaboration to grow its cloud business in APAC by over 10 times in 3 years 1

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Impact on Business Transformation

The alliance between NTT DATA and Google Cloud is set to drive significant business transformations:

• Enable enterprises to reimagine possibilities in the AI age
• Accelerate digital modernization priorities, particularly in cloud, generative AI, and cybersecurity
• Leverage high-quality data analytics to bolster generative AI deployments 1

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Case Study: Retail Success

A practical example of the partnership's potential is demonstrated by a major retailer's success:

• 22% growth in digital inquiries
• 85% increase in occupancy
• Achieved through efficient use of extracted API data, utilizing NTT DATA's technologies and Google's data analytics 1

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This expanded partnership between NTT DATA and Google Cloud represents a significant step towards accelerating AI and cloud adoption in the Asia Pacific region, promising to deliver innovative solutions and drive digital transformation across various industries.