Partnership Paves the Way for Customers like
Hyster-Yale Group to Try New Use Cases and Leverage the Broader 5G
Ecosystem
NTT DATA, a global leader in IT infrastructure and services,
today announced a strategic partnership with Zebra Technologies, a
leader in digital solutions, to accelerate innovation in the 5G
device ecosystem, laying the foundation for widespread adoption
across industries.
Under this multi-year agreement, NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies
will co-innovate to drive the adoption of 5G devices, which is
essential for Private 5G adoption. Together, the two companies will
enable intelligent asset tracking that allows for real-time
monitoring and management of assets in industrial and enterprise
deployments, ensuring enhanced visibility, efficiencies, and
security capabilities critical to Industry 4.0 supply chain
management.
One critical barrier to Private 5G adoption has been the
availability of 5G devices for enterprises. This partnership will
bridge this gap for connected devices in the enterprise Private 5G
market, which Omdia estimates will grow 35% globally over the next
four years, reaching nearly $10 billion by 2028.
Empowering the Private 5G Device Landscape
The agreement establishes Zebra Technologies as a strategic
partner within NTT DATA’s Device as a Service practice, making it
easier for customers to access, upgrade, and simplify 5G device
lifecycle management and support.
Available globally, customers will benefit from continual
modernization of device deployments and the ability to harness new
connectivity solutions with a leading suite of Wi-Fi, Private LTE,
and Private 5G compatible devices.
This news follows NTT DATA’s recent collaboration with Qualcomm,
aimed to accelerate the evolution of the 5G device ecosystem. With
enterprises accelerating digital transformation, more connectivity
is needed to support Industry 4.0 applications and the adoption of
AI at the edge.
By leveraging NTT DATA’s Private 5G leadership and Zebra
Technologies' expertise in intelligent data integration, asset
management, and frontline coordination, the two companies aim to
make the low latency and high-security features of Private 5G
enabled devices easily accessible to frontline workers in the
automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics
industries.
“In our relentless pursuit to drive Private 5G and Edge AI
adoption within the enterprises, we’re thrilled to join forces with
Zebra Technologies globally,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group Executive
Vice President, Edge Services at NTT DATA. “This alliance
underscores our dedication to empowering enterprises with
transformative capabilities that propel edge and Private 5G use
cases and data-driven experiences.”
“Our partnership with NTT DATA underscores our commitment to
bring customers the latest innovations powered by Wi-Fi, Private
LTE, and Private 5G networks,” said Julie Johnson, Senior Vice
President and General Manager of Enterprise Mobile Computing at
Zebra Technologies. “We’re excited to leverage the global scale of
NTT DATA’s capabilities to benefit our customers and be a vital
part of a growing 5G device ecosystem, ensuring businesses can
thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.”
Elevating Network Deployment
NTT DATA is deploying a Private 5G network throughout
Hyster-Yale Group’s manufacturing operations. Hyster- Yale Group is
also leveraging NTT DATA’s Device as a Service to gain visibility
into assets and materials and improve communications within its
facilities. This network will work with Zebra Technologies’,
handheld mobile computers and tablets to track assets and materials
as they enter and exit manufacturing sites, providing critical
business intelligence, while also seamlessly connecting engineers,
onsite teams, production lines, and materials storage locations.
All of this comes together through a cost-effective deployment at
scale efficiently managed through NTT DATA’s Device as a Service
practice.
“Adding Zebra devices to our Store Front has allowed us to
procure units through our Device as a Service program with NTT
DATA, offering much more SKU customization within a standard device
set,” said Pierluigi Mastroddi, Director of IT Infrastructure
Services at Hyster-Yale Group.
Benefits of Device as a Services Model
NTT DATA’s Device as a Service offers customers a comprehensive
turnkey solution for managing the entire device lifecycle. It
provides expert planning, procurement, configuration, deployment,
ongoing support, analytics, repair management, and device
retirement, all under the stewardship of a trusted partner. This
allows customers to use a cost-effective per-user, per-month
program model to consume technology products on a pay-per-user
subscription basis instead of purchasing/owning the equipment.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business
and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and
are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform
for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in
R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and
sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we
have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner
ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services
include business and technology consulting, data and artificial
intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development,
implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and
connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital
and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group
and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at nttdata.com
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