- NTT Data and OpenAI team up to bring ChatGPT Enterprise and AI agent solutions to Japanese businesses.
- Initial focus on Japan, with plans to expand to Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific by 2027.
What happened: OpenAI and NTT Data launch AI partnership
On April 25, 2025, OpenAI and NTT Data announced a strategic partnership to bring ChatGPT Enterprise and generative AI agents to Japan. The launch is scheduled for May 1 and aims to help businesses streamline operations through advanced AI solutions. NTT Data will distribute ChatGPT Enterprise subscriptions, offering tailored versions of OpenAI’s models, including GPT-4o.
The partnership goes beyond offering access to ChatGPT Enterprise. OpenAI and NTT Data will also develop AI agents to address industry-specific challenges. These solutions will help automate tasks across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The companies will also roll out an acceleration programme to support AI innovation in over 100 major Japanese businesses.
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Why it’s important
This partnership is a turning point for AI adoption in Japan. The country has been traditionally cautious with new technologies. The introduction of ChatGPT Enterprise will accelerate the digital transformation of Japanese businesses. It will provide scalable, high-performance AI tools tailored to their specific needs.
The launch of agentic AI, which automates business processes, could transform industries like manufacturing and finance. OpenAI has been working to make agentic AI mainstream with tools like “GPTs” and the autonomous “Operator.” Through this partnership, OpenAI aims to expand generative AI use across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
NTT Data plans significant growth in its AI business. It targets $697 million in sales by 2027. Both companies will also establish a centre of excellence for ongoing AI support, ensuring the partnership’s long-term success.
