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NTT Data launches Edge AI platform for IoT and manufacturing

NTT Data has debuted its Edge AI platform, a transformative solution that accelerates AI processing at the data source, managing IoT devices and data for real-time decisions and secure AI integration.

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Headline

NTT Data has debuted its Edge AI platform, a transformative solution that accelerates AI processing at the data source, managing IoT devices and data for real-time decisions and secure AI integration.

Context

OUR TAKE Alejandro Cadenas, associate vice president for telco mobility & IoT research at IDC Europe said, “A key challenge for enterprises is reliably capturing and aggregating operational data securely across a fragmented landscape of devices, platforms and data sources and turning it into actionable insights. NTT Data’s ultralight Edge AI addresses these issues and simplifies the deployment and adoption of a data-driven enterprise strategy, reducing risks and timelines and optimizing total cost of ownership and value for the enterprise.” –Vicky Wu, BTW reporter NTT Data , the Japanese IT infrastructure giant has launched its new Edge AI platform, a groundbreaking solution designed to expedite artificial intelligence processing at the data source. This fully-managed service consolidates a multitude of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, systems, and data, facilitating immediate decision-making, operational improvements, and secure AI deployment across sectors, driving Industry 4.0 advancements.

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Analysis

Targeting IoT devices, manufacturing, and industrial contexts, NTT Data’s Edge AI platform provides an all-encompassing managed service. It addresses data discovery, aggregation, integration, computational power, seamless connectivity, and AI model governance, overcoming ‘shadow IoT’ challenges and fulfilling AI infrastructure needs. Supported by NTT Data’s data scientists and global technical expertise, the Edge AI platform automates the discovery, consolidation, and processing of data from IoT devices and IT assets, streamlining AI deployment and oversight. Tailored to meet specific sector demands, it employs cost-effective AI models that operate within compact computing environments. Also read: OpenAI releases GPT-4o Mini, a cheaper version of AI model Also read: EU antitrust regulators investigate Google and Samsung’s AI deal

Key Points

  • NTT Data has debuted its Edge AI platform, a transformative solution that accelerates AI processing at the data source, managing IoT devices and data for real-time decisions and secure AI integration.
  • This platform, backed by NTT Data’s expertise, automates data handling, supports cost-effective AI models, and is customised for industry-specific needs, driving Industry 4.0 forward.

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Author

Vicky Wu (v.wu@btw.media)· author profile pending