NTT Data and Cisco have announced a new suite of AI-powered Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) services aimed at transforming how businesses manage their IT resources.
Building on a 30-year partnership, the collaboration introduces advanced tools to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and align technology with business goals in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
The new services include AI-driven reliability tools designed to minimize system downtime and AI-powered license management to optimize software efficiency and cut costs. The partnership also emphasizes aligning IT strategies with clients’ innovation and security objectives, ensuring businesses remain competitive in a digital-first world.
Recent research from NTT Data highlights the urgency of this offering, with 80% of businesses citing outdated technology as a barrier to innovation and 94% of C-suite executives noting that legacy infrastructure hampers their agility.
Additionally, 88% of IT leaders plan to expand data center capacity—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or both—to meet the growing demands of AI applications.
Aditya Afzulpurkar, NTT Data’s Senior Vice President of Technology Solutions, emphasized the transformative potential of the services: “Our AI-powered SDI services deliver proactive, intelligent automation, helping organizations align hardware and software with their business needs. We’re proud to evolve our partnership with Cisco to tackle real-world challenges in the AI era.”
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Shannon Leininger, Cisco’s Vice President of Global Partner Sales, echoed this sentiment: “For over three decades, NTT Data and Cisco have driven innovation and customer success. These new AI-powered digital infrastructure services will enable future-ready workplaces and AI-optimized data centers, combining networking and security to empower businesses for the AI age.”
The launch underscores both companies’ commitment to addressing the complexities of modern IT environments, offering organizations a path to scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure tailored for the demands of AI-driven innovation.”
