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NTT Unveils Device as a Service Practice to Help Businesses Increase IT Maintenance Productivity and Reduce Costs
HONG KONG SAR – OutReach Media – October 3, 2023 – NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, today announced a strategic engagement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a global leader in semiconductor technologies, to invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem to facilitate private adoption of 5G, which is critical to powering AI at the edge.
As part of a multi-year commitment, NTT and Qualcomm Technologies will prioritize the development of 5G-enabled devices to accelerate innovation among global enterprise customers, a critical enabler to drive widespread enterprise adoption of the Private 5G, a market that IDC predicts will exceed $8 billion. by 2026. Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in application-specific semiconductors and 5G chipsets, combined with NTT’s leadership in private 5G, will strengthen the 5G ecosystem, advance AI processing capabilities to the cutting edge and will drive innovation across all sectors.
Driving the 5G device ecosystem
As businesses accelerate their digitalization efforts, more connectivity and even more devices are needed. NTT and Qualcomm Technologies will use their combined expertise to address the need for 5G-enabled devices supporting use cases, such as push-to-talk devices, augmented reality headsets, computer vision cameras and sensors at the forefront of manufacturing, automotive, logistics and other industries.
“This collaboration is really exciting as we respond to the demand we hear from our customers. Together with Qualcomm Technologies, we will strengthen the 5G ecosystem by delivering the devices our customers need in a simple, cost-effective way, empowering them. as they continue their digital transformation journey,” said Shahid Ahmed, Executive Vice President, New Ventures and Innovation at NTT Ltd. “By working with Qualcomm Technologies, we will further accelerate the demand for private 5G across global industries.”
“The proliferation of 5G-enabled devices is a critical part of shaping a more digital and sustainable future. It forms the backbone of many technological advancements that can improve efficiency and sustainability through effective resource management, energy conservation and are essential for innovation in various fields. industries,” said Mark Bidinger, president of commercial and industrial segments and channels at Schneider Electric. “NTT’s collaboration with Qualcomm represents a significant step forward in driving private adoption of 5G and meeting the unique demands of the Internet of Things and machine learning. »
Accelerating AI Adoption at the Edge
For AI to scale and impact organizations’ operations and bottom lines, AI processing must occur in a hybrid form, both in the cloud and at the network edge. Silicon developed by Qualcomm Technologies includes integrated AI and machine learning models, making it well positioned to expand AI capabilities at the edge. Qualcomm Technologies’ experience scaling AI technology allows the company to reach a wide range of devices and applications, including smartphones, laptops, sensors, automotive solutions and networks.
“Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G chipsets are prepared for widespread adoption of AI applications at the edge, and together with NTT, we will drive innovative change in the 5G device ecosystem. said Jeffery Torrance, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Connected Smart Systems, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “NTT is the voice of the customer and, combined with Qualcomm Technologies’ semiconductor expertise, we can enable OEMs to build devices that will benefit a wide range of use cases and customers.” »
Qualcomm Technologies and NTT will work together to deliver 5G-ready devices with 5G chipsets from Qualcomm Technologies with integrated AI models to enhance AI at the edge through various applications, such as image recognition, with capabilities ranging from counting items and identifying object characteristics to checking workers wearing safety masks or hard hats (PPE). Deploying AI applications through NTT’s Edge as a Service will help businesses ensure workplace safety, optimization and security.
Device as a Service
As part of NTT’s end-to-end Edge as a Service offering, NTT now offers Device as a Service management services to enable customers to easily access, upgrade and recycle devices 5G and Edge and also simplify device lifecycle management. while reducing maintenance and IT costs. The per-user, per-user monthly fee model means businesses no longer need to make large capital investments upfront, but rather consume on a more comfortable monthly fee basis, allowing customers to deploy large-scale state-of-the-art devices more easily.
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