NTT DATA announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions for customers across key markets in Asia Pacific. By combining NTT DATA's technology and industry expertise and client base of large enterprises with Google Cloud's best-in-class data analytics, AI and cloud capabilities, the partnership will empower enterprises to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency and agility and propel their business. With co-innovation at the core of this partnership, NTT DATA and Google Cloud aim to develop cloud-based data and AI solutions tailored to industry-specific needs.

By using NTT DATA's existing industry blueprints, best practices and cloud solutions on Google Cloud, the partnership will deliver customized solutions and implementation expertise to businesses in healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail and public sector. The extended partnership also introduces a dedicated NTT DATA Google Cloud Business Unit, to develop joint solutions focused on data analytics and GenAIand augmented support for applications and modern infrastructure, cybersecurity and SAP on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). For effective implementation of the solutions, this partnership will boost NTT DATA'sin-houseex expertise in Google Cloud technologies with advanced training and certification programs. NTT DATA will hire and upskill sales, pre-sales and delivery professionals on Google Cloud, equipping them to effectively sell, build, secure, migrate and deliver joint solutions to benefit customers.

NTT DATA currently has 2,600 Google-certified engineers in 50 countries and plans to certify at least 1,000 more in the APAC region. According to Gartner Inc., worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services in 2024 is forecast to total $679 billion and is projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2027. GenAI deployments across organizations will further fuel the growing demand for modern cloud infrastructure, highlighting the importance of this strategic partnership launched in APAC, with plans for global expansion.

As generative AI relies heavily on high-quality data for training and insights, robust data analytics capabilities are essential for successful deployments. With NTT DATA's technologies and Google's data analytics, NTT DATA enabled a major retailer to grow 22% in digital inquiries and increase occupancy by 85% through efficient use of extracted API data.