In order to meet the needs of specific industries, Google Cloud and NTT DATA aim to develop cloud-based AI and data solutions.

The strategic partnership between NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, and Google Cloud has been extended to help customers in key Asia Pacific markets adopt cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions more quickly.

The partnership will enable businesses to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency and agility, and advance their operations by fusing Google Cloud's best-in-class data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud capabilities with NTT DATA's technology, industry knowledge, and clientele of major corporations. NTT DATA and Google Cloud's relationship is centered on co-innovation, with the goal of creating cloud-based data and AI solutions that are suited to the demands of certain industries. The collaboration will leverage NTT DATA's existing industry blueprints, best practices, and cloud solutions on Google Cloud to offer specialized solutions and implementation expertise to companies in the healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and public sectors.

Along with increased support for apps and contemporary infrastructure, cybersecurity, and SAP on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), the expanded relationship also establishes a dedicated NTT DATA Google Cloud Business Unit to create collaborative solutions centered on data analytics and GenAI. This collaboration will enhance NTT DATA's internal knowledge of Google Cloud technologies through cutting-edge training and certification initiatives, ensuring the solutions are implemented successfully. NTT DATA will hire sales, pre-sales, and delivery staff and train them on Google Cloud so they can sell, develop, secure, migrate, and deliver client-benefiting collaborative solutions. With plans to certify at least 1,000 more in the Google Cloud APAC area, NTT DATA partnership presently boasts 2,600 Google-certified engineers across 50 countries.