NTT DATA, a leading provider of digital business and technology services, has launched a dedicated global business unit focused on Microsoft Cloud. This initiative aims to meet the surging global demand for secure, AI-enabled enterprise cloud transformation. By combining its deep expertise in Microsoft Cloud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, NTT DATA intends to fast-track cloud modernization, scale Agentic AI adoption, and address complex sovereignty and compliance challenges across industries.

Charlie Li, Head of Cloud and Security Services at NTT DATA, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative, stating, “Our expanded collaboration with Microsoft underscores our joint commitment to solving today’s business challenges with speed, scale, and trust. By combining the strengths of both organizations, we’re delivering advanced cloud and AI solutions that help businesses modernize operations, enhance collaboration, and offer secure, intelligent digital experiences.”

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Driving Global Cloud Transformation with Microsoft Expertise

The newly launched global business unit spans over 50 countries and includes more than 24,000 Microsoft-certified professionals. It offers a comprehensive suite of services across cloud-native development, AI, observability, and cybersecurity, while maintaining close alignment with Microsoft’s evolving technology roadmap.

Under the leadership of Aishwarya Singh, Senior Vice President and Head of the Global Business Unit for Microsoft Cloud, NTT DATA is deepening its long-standing alliance with Microsoft. This strategic move not only expands the company’s global footprint but also strengthens its position as a trusted partner in enterprise digital transformation.

To help speed up adoption, NTT DATA is working closely with Microsoft by aligning its sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams with Microsoft’s. This alignment will help clients efficiently design, build, migrate, and secure solutions on the Microsoft Cloud that deliver tangible business outcomes.

Key Focus Areas Include:

  • Scaling Agentic AI: Empowering enterprises to rapidly deploy AI agents using Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry, ensuring intelligent orchestration and ethical use.
  • Modernizing Cloud Solutions: Helping businesses enhance agility and simplify application development on Microsoft Azure.
  • Accelerating Developer Productivity: Equipping Azure developers with a library of 500+ microservices built on NTT DATA’s Industry Cloud platform.
  • Enhancing Digital Experiences: Transforming workplaces with Microsoft 365 and elevating customer service through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center.
  • Backing Sovereign Cloud initiatives: NTT DATA is one of the select global partners working closely with Microsoft on its Sovereign Cloud specialization.

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Scaling AI Services with Real Impact

NTT DATA is also gaining momentum with its Agentic AI Services built on Azure and Azure AI Foundry. In just 90 days, these services drew nearly 100 enterprise opportunities including one from Newell Brands. This strong interest signals a rising demand for AI-driven automation, intelligent workflows, and enterprise-ready integration.

Additionally, NTT DATA continues to scale support for multi-agent models using Azure AI Agent Service, enabling clients to design and manage complex workflows across multiple platforms.

Pioneering Cloud-Native Transformation in the AI Era

Backed by 27 Advanced Specializations including Azure AI, Security, Infrastructure, and Digital Innovation NTT DATA is well-positioned to lead cloud-native transformation. The company empowers enterprises to migrate big data, scale machine learning workloads, and implement agile, cost-effective cloud infrastructures that foster innovation and business resilience.

Stephen Boyle, Global Leader of SI & Advisory at Microsoft, commented, “NTT DATA has been instrumental in driving global adoption of Microsoft Azure. With this new business unit, we’re empowering enterprises to seamlessly integrate AI, modernize operations, and achieve digital transformation with confidence.”

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