NTT DATA Intros AI-Powered SD-WAN Services to Optimise Cisco Networks
NTT DATA is celebrating a significant milestone in its 30-year partnership with Cisco by launching AI-powered Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) services for Cisco’s infrastructure and software products. This latest evolution reinforces the companies’ longstanding collaboration, aimed at helping organizations modernize IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
“With AI powered SDI services, we’re leveraging our strategic vision to provide organizations proactive, intelligent automation helping them navigate the complexities of hardware and software alignment to business,” said Aditya Afzulpurkar, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, NTT DATA, Inc. “We are proud of the evolution of our partnership with Cisco as both companies go beyond traditional services to help clients solve real business challenges in the era of AI.”
Modern infrastructure demands a new approach. According to NTT DATA’s 2024 GenAI research, 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organizational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 94% of C-suite executives believe legacy infrastructure significantly hinders their business agility. Investments in AI infrastructure are crucial for organizations to modernize, and companies recognize the urgency. Yet, only 13% are ready to fully leverage AI and AI-powered technologies, as per Cisco’s 2024 AI Readiness Index.
“As businesses navigate increasingly complex technology lifecycles, they need partners who combine automation, intelligence, and measurable results,” said Leslie Rosenberg, Research Vice President, Network Lifecycle and Infrastructure Services, IDC. “SDI services deliver on all three, redefining the way enterprises manage IT infrastructure.”
NTT DATA’s SDI services for Cisco products deliver intelligent automation and real-time insights to optimize infrastructure, reduce costs, and drive business outcomes. NTT DATA has invested significantly in AI capabilities to provide clients with assured outcomes, asset management, and more.
“For over 30 years, NTT DATA and Cisco have collaborated in delivering innovation and accelerating customer success,” said Shannon Leininger, Vice President, Global Partner Sales at Cisco. “NTT DATA will now also provide AI-powered digital infrastructure services to enable future-proofed workplaces and AI ready data centers — bringing together networking and security to empower organizations with a modern digital infrastructure for the AI era.”
Key Capabilities of NTT DATA’s AI-Powered SDI Services:
- Outcomes-Based Shared Success Plans: Clearly defined goals, identification of risks and rewards, and ensuring accountability.
- AI-Powered Service Reliability: Smart technology that helps keep systems running smoothly, reducing unexpected breakdowns and ensuring reliability.
- AI-Driven License Management: Advanced tracking and analysis to prevent costly software issues, optimize resources, and eliminate unnecessary expenses.
- Business-Focused Technology: Every tech investment is guided by strategies that prioritize client satisfaction, innovation, security, and aligns IT services.
- Seamless Digital Access: A user-friendly, digital-first interface including a mobile application to provide instant updates on requests, risks, licenses, and helpful AI insights.
NTT DATA is Cisco’s only Gold partner across 34 countries, having earned 40 awards at Cisco’s 2024 Partner Summit, including three global partner of the year awards. Their collaboration has supported over 4,000 enterprises worldwide, providing lifecycle services to enhance business agility. With over 14,000 technical experts in 50+ countries, they deliver solutions ranging from small branch networks to global enterprise infrastructures, including private 5G.
