NTT Unveils AI-Driven Software-Defined Infrastructure Services for Cisco

Published: 20 Jun 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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NTT DATA, a key player in digital business and technology services, has launched Artificial Intelligence powered software-defined infrastructure services dedicated to Cisco's infrastructure and software products. The company's vision is to provide proactive, intelligent automation systems to navigate the hardware complexity and enhance the software alignment in the business. 80% of organizations are experiencing that due to the implementation of outdated technology, the growth of the company is lagging, and significant development in the latest AI infrastructure adequate number of investments are necessary to stay relevant with the competition in the market.

NTT Data's powered SDI product for Cisco infrastructure provides intelligent and real-time insights for infrastructure optimization with cost-effectiveness. The 30-year collaboration of NTT DATA and Cisco is providing a highly innovative and robust customer experience. With operations across 34 countries, with 40 awards at Cisco's 2024 Partner Summit, and three Global Partner of the Year awards, over 4000 enterprises globally are supported by this collaboration. Currently, they have around 14000 technical experts in 50+ countries delivering solutions to small branches to global players.

Key Highlights

Major Capabilities of NTT DATA’s AI-Powered SDI Services

• Result Oriented Collaborative Mission: Precisely defined goals, Risk-benefit analysis, and maintaining accountability.
• AI-Driven Services: Intelligent technology for smoother functionality, ensuring uninterrupted working by reducing sudden breakdowns.
• AI-Powered Licensing: Predictive analysis for preventing expensive software issues and reducing unnecessary expenses by resource optimization. 
• Business Centric Technology: Guided tech investments for better returns, which prioritize innovation, security, and client satisfaction.
• User-Friendly UI: Highly interactive UI with a dedicated mobile app with enabled notifications regarding instant updates, requests, risks, licenses, and helpful AI insights.

Executives' Statements

Aditya Afzulpurkar, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, NTT DATA, Inc

“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. 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.”

Leslie Rosenberg, Research Vice President, Network Lifecycle and Infrastructure Services, IDC

“As businesses navigate increasingly complex technology lifecycles, they need partners who combine automation, intelligence, and measurable results. SDI services deliver on all three, redefining how enterprises manage IT infrastructure.”

Shannon Leininger, Vice President, Global Partner Sales at Cisco

For over 30 years, NTT DATA and Cisco have collaborated in delivering innovation and accelerating customer success,” “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.”