The company improves its position in the annual assessment and attains Star Performer status
NTT DATA, a leader in digital business and IT services, has been recognized by Everest Group as a leader in the 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023. The company has significantly improved on its position since the January 2022 report. NTT DATA was also recognized as a Star Performer in the 2023 PEAK Matrix® for achieving rapid year-over-year improvement in the market impact, vision, and the capability segments.
As organizations continue exploring the potential of 5G technology, they seek partnerships with service providers to help mitigate development risks, lower operational costs, and apply engineering expertise to deliver solutions faster. NTT DATA has been recognized for its ability to bring advanced technologies, skill sets, and ecosystem resources to customized use cases.
"At NTT DATA, we see 5G as more than just an evolutionary step in modern technology: it has the potential to catalyze organizations to transform the way they do business. However, to fully leverage what 5G has to offer, organizations need a partner who can help them navigate the complexity of this emerging technology. Our position as a Leader in the PEAK Matrix aligns with NTT DATA's strategy of evolving from a full-service IT provider to a digital transformation partner," said Kaz Nishihata, Managing Director and Senior Executive Vice President of NTT DATA Group Corporation.
"NTT DATA believes that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to 5G technologies," said Félix Bonmatí, Director of Operations for the Iberia and LATAM region at NTT DATA EMEAL. "We design our 5G solutions with adaptability in mind, focusing on where our customers are and how we can help them leverage 5G to drive their business forward. Telecommunications is in our DNA. NTT DATA is uniquely positioned to help network operators transform their infrastructures, develop new business models, and monetize 5G use cases now and into the future."
The potential of 5G technology is enormous and the benefits of its use are not yet forthcoming. The evolution of 5G will enable high-quality communication capabilities for all of society while enabling the transformation of vertical industries through disruptive technologies that have only been working in laboratories so far.
There are technological issues that need to be resolved to fully tap into the potential of 5G technology, such as the availability of network slicing. However, creating an ecosystem that provides value-added solutions over communications is vital. We find a clear example of this in new initiatives such as Open Gateway, which aims to provide a different response from the telco industry to this paradigm.
"The creation of value-creation ecosystems around 5G is the key to unleashing this technology's potential, taking communications quality to a new level and evolving vertical industries based on the use of disruptive solutions enabled by 5G. From NTT DATA, we are developing innovative solutions that use the capabilities of 5G, and that will undoubtedly contribute to the transformation of the telecommunications industry and drive business opportunities with other industries," said Cesar Risco, Head of 5G Americas in NTT DATA Europe & Latam
NTT DATA is actively working across the entire value chain to contribute to the transformation of the telecommunications industry with the help of 5G, developing specific products and services for the other vertical industries that will benefit from this structural trend of telecommunications operators.
NTT DATA received outstanding ratings in the nine Market Impact and Vision & Capability segments, achieving the highest ratings for market adoption, vision, and strategy. The other segments in which NTT DATA was highly rated are its exceptional value delivery, overall market impact, scope of services offered, innovation, investments, delivery footprint, and overall vision and capability.
In the report, NTT DATA's 5G portfolio is a key strength, with engagements in different verticals and significant investments in 5G engineering capabilities. The report also highlights NTT DATA's ability to form long-term partnerships and adapt to customer requirements, demonstrating the company's "Customer First" philosophy and field experience.
The report also detailed one of the most successful projects of NTT DATA, the building of a private 5G network for the city of Las Vegas, which demonstrates the company's skills and capabilities. A new wireless network established intelligent monitoring systems and motion detection cameras in parks, event spaces, and traffic areas, resulting in assistance for law enforcement agencies and better access for residents to telehealth services. NTT DATA's innovative solutions have allowed the company to position itself as a highly differentiated player, making it the best choice for businesses looking for exceptional technology services.
As Nishant Udupa, Practice Director at Everest Group, mentioned, "The merger of NTT DATA with NTT Ltd. has significantly enhanced its 5G engineering capabilities, doubling its employee and client base. NTT DATA has managed to create a stronger private 5G engineering portfolio and continues to invest in improving its capabilities through creating IP, the creation of CoE, and adopting talent improvement initiatives. The merger and positive client experience helped present NTT DATA as a Leader and Star Performer in the 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 from Everest Group."
The 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 evaluated 20 leading providers. The results are based on service providers' RFI responses, interactions with their 5G leadership teams, customer reference checks, and continuous market analysis for engineering services.
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