The Journey So Far:ย Over the past four years, private networks have progressed from proof-of-concept (POC) projects to full-scale deployments. Early concerns about technology readiness and device availability have largely been resolved, enabling enterprises to move beyond the testing phases.
Shift to Digital Transformation:ย Private networks are vital to digital transformation, offering end-to-end supply chain visibility, cost reduction, and improved efficiency. They streamline operations and address critical safety and operational challenges, delivering robust solutions for modern enterprises.
Role of Edge AI:ย While the spotlight has been on GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs), these technologies are impractical for industries requiring real-time and local decision-making. NTT DATAโs Edge AI solution addresses this challenge by processing massive data sets on compact computing platforms, using smaller, more efficient machine learning models to deliver real-time AI insights. Designed to support industry-specific requirements, the Edge AI platform leverages lighter, cost-effective AI models, enabling it to run within a small compute box. Edge AI will perform specific tasks, such as supporting safety or operational efficiency, by collecting data from disparate devices across a network environment, enabling instantaneous and secure data processing and analytics
AIโs Operational Impact:ย AI enhances private networks by unlocking insights from edge data, enabling smarter decisions and boosting operational efficiency. As enterprises integrate AI-driven solutions, private network adoption is set to accelerate, powering innovation across industries.
Achieving Business Outcomes:ย Private networks aim to deliver measurable benefits, such as improving operational efficiency or enhancing city productivity. To achieve these goals, seamless integration with existing IT systems is critical but challenging. Organizations also demand full control over their networks, with SLAs to ensure reliability for mission-critical operations. Managed service providers like NTT DATA play a vital role by offering design, consulting, and operational support to ensure network success.
End-to-End Network Management:ย Post-deployment operations are often a hurdle, as enterprises and cities lack expertise in managing private networks. Providers like NTT DATA address this by offering managed services and collaborating with technical partners like Nokia to ensure uninterrupted service and rapid issue resolution.
Flexible Business Models:ย To reduce upfront costs, many organizations prefer private networks offered โas a service.โ This model spreads expenses over time, ensuring ROI and manageable TCO while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Ecosystem Integration:ย A successful private network requires integrating devices like smartphones, modems, and cameras alongside essential applications. This complexity often exceeds the capabilities of standard IT teams. Managed service providers simplify the process, offering end-to-end solutions that are easy to implement and maintain.
Delivering Seamless Solutions:ย Private networks must provide more than just technologyโthey must deliver a seamless experience aligned with the customerโs goals. From design to long-term management, a comprehensive approach ensures networks meet the unique needs of enterprises and cities, maximizing value while minimizing risks.
Rising costs and tight budgets make it difficult for companies to invest in private network infrastructure. Many face the dilemma of needing transformation to save costs but lacking the upfront capital to start.ย NaaS eliminates large capital expenses by offering network design, deployment, and operation as a subscription over three- or five-year terms. This enables businesses to transform without heavy upfront investments.
Financial Flexibility and ROI:ย With NaaS, organizations can turn network expenses into manageable monthly costs, freeing up resources to drive savings and further innovation. It offers clear ROI and TCO benefits, simplifying decisions for CIOs and CFOs.
A Familiar, Proven Model:ย Modeled on cloud infrastructure-as-a-service, NaaS applies a well-established approach to private networks. It offers businesses a reliable and low-risk path to modernization.
Simplified Deployment and Management:ย NaaS reduces complexity by outsourcing network operations, ensuring ongoing optimization and allowing enterprises to focus on their core goals.
Expanding with Devices-as-a-Service:ย Alongside NaaS, companies need compatible devices to maximize network potential. NTT DATA addresses this with Devices-as-a-Service,ย which offers clients 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.
NTT DATA is focused on addressing the critical priorities of its enterprise customers by delivering secure, high-performance networks and integrated Edge solutions to meet their evolving operational demands.
Security as a Top Priority:ย Security is the leading concern for enterprises during digital transformation. As organizations deploy more devices, they need highly secure networks. NTT DATAโs private network solutions ensure data stays on-premises with features like SIM authentication and advanced security tools. This approach builds trust and provides the visibility needed to safeguard operations now and in the future.
Network Performance and Reliability:ย Enterprises demand reliable performance and strict SLAs. Unlike consumer networks, enterprise networks must ensure consistent, seamless connectivity. For example, AGVs in factories must stay connected even around obstacles. NTT DATA meets these needs by adding tools for real-time performance monitoring, guaranteeing network reliability across operational environments.
Emphasis on Edge AI:ย Edge AI is critical for optimizing operations by enabling local data processing. Many enterprises face challenges integrating legacy systems, siloed sensors, and varying protocols. NTT simplifies this with Edge AI solutions that connect all devices, process data locally, and enhance decision-making on-site, reducing cloud reliance and improving security.
Comprehensive Edge Services:ย NTT DATAโs Edge-as-a-Service offering combines: Private 5G Networks: Reliable, high-speed connectivity. Edge Compute: Localized processing for real-time data. Edge AI: Integrated tools for leveraging diverse system data. Devices and Applications: Seamless operation and integration solutions.
NTT DATA is fueling an innovation ecosystem of partnership to accelerate Private 5G and Edge innovation. This approach helps businesses overcome challenges, optimize resources, and accelerate digital transformation.
Standardized Global Solutions:ย Global multinational companies often operate across multiple countries with diverse setups, making standardization a critical requirement. NTT DATA focuses on delivering consistent, standardized offerings worldwide, ensuring that enterprises can avoid duplication of costs and inefficiencies across their operations. This approach supports the ongoing convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), enabling seamless integration across global locations.
Delivering End-to-End Solutions:ย NTT DATA emphasizes end-to-end solutions to provide complete outcomes for clients. This involves partnerships across various domains, including device vendors, security system providers, and visibility tools, ensuring that solutions are tailored to the specific needs of enterprises. The 5G LAN networks NTT DATA provides integrate deeply within the enterprise environment, functioning as an essential part of existing systems rather than a macro overlay network.
Collaborating Across Enterprise Ecosystems:ย To ensure its networks and solutions align with enterprise needs, NTT DATA works closely with a broad ecosystem of partners. This includes:
Creating Unified Solutions for Clients:ย NTT DATAโs strategy involves proactively addressing enterprise needs by bringing all necessary components together. Instead of presenting isolated solutions, the company provides unified systems that integrate hardware, software, and analytics tools to solve specific business challenges. Whether itโs enabling computer vision or implementing vibration sensors for operational monitoring, NTT DATAโs partnerships ensure a seamless and holistic approach.
