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NTT DATA and Cisco Launch AI-Powered Software Defined Infrastructure Services

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NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, is marking a major milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI-powered Software Defined Infrastructure services (SDI) for Cisco's infrastructure and software products. This latest evolution reinforces the companies' longstanding partnership, aimed at helping organizations modernize IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation. The launch comes as organizations face significant challenges in modernizing their technology infrastructure, with 80% agreeing that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organizational progress and innovation efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • NTT DATA has launched AI-powered SDI services for Cisco's infrastructure and software products, marking a significant milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco.
  • The services leverage AI-powered automation and real-time insights to optimize infrastructure, reduce costs, and drive business outcomes.
  • 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organizational progress and innovation efforts, according to NTT DATA's 2024 GenAI research.
  • 94% of C-suite executives believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their business agility, according to Cisco's 2024 AI Readiness Index.
  • NTT DATA's SDI services deliver outcomes-based shared success plans, AI-powered service reliability, AI-driven license management, business-focused technology, and seamless digital access.
  • NTT DATA is Cisco's only Gold partner across 34 countries, earning 40 awards at Cisco's 2024 Partner Summit, including three global partner of the year awards.
  • The collaboration has supported over 4,000 enterprises worldwide, providing lifecycle services to enhance business agility.

Statistics:

  • 80% of organizations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organizational progress and innovation efforts, according to NTT DATA's 2024 GenAI research.
  • 94% of C-suite executives believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their business agility, according to Cisco's 2024 AI Readiness Index.
  • Only 13% of organizations are ready to leverage AI and AI-powered technologies to their full potential, according to Cisco's 2024 AI Readiness Index.
  • NTT DATA has earned 40 awards at Cisco's 2024 Partner Summit, including three global partner of the year awards.
  • The collaboration has supported over 4,000 enterprises worldwide, providing lifecycle services to enhance business agility.

Sources:

  • NTT DATA's 2024 GenAI research
  • Cisco's 2024 AI Readiness Index
  • IDC Research Report by Leslie Rosenberg, Research Vice President, Network Lifecycle and Infrastructure Services
  • Cisco's 2024 Partner Summit Awards
  • Shannon Leininger, Vice President, Global Partner Sales at Cisco

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