NTT DATA and Schneider Electric co-innovate to offer a comprehensive solution that combines Edge, private 5G, IoT, and modular data centers, enabling edge connectivity anywhere. The collaboration provides the infrastructure needed to meet the demand for AI applications at the Edge. The companies are partnering with Marienpark Berlin to enable a connected experience throughout this historic location.
NTT DATA, a global leader in IT infrastructure and services, and Schneider Electric, a pioneer in digital transformation for energy management and automation, have unveiled a unique co-innovation that allows companies to harness the power of edge computing. This strategic alliance presents a one-of-a-kind solution that seamlessly integrates Edge, private 5G, IoT, and Modular Data Centers, providing unprecedented connectivity and addressing the computational demands of Generative AI applications deployed at the Edge.
The joint solution combines NTT DATA’s Edge as a Service, which includes Edge to Cloud capabilities, fully managed private 5G, and IoT, with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, a modular data center that merges OT solutions with the latest IT technologies. This powerful combination enables companies to maximize energy efficiency and meet the demands of intensive computing and artificial vision, predictive maintenance, and other AI applications at the edge.
“We have listened to our customers and we know that processing the vast amount of data generated by edge devices is the future of digital transformation. That’s why we are pleased to announce that we have the solution to overcome these obstacles and are ready to lead the way towards a more connected and efficient digital world. We are excited about what our continued collaboration with Schneider Electric means for the industrial sector and other industries,” stated Shahid Ahmed, EVP New Ventures, and Innovation at NTT Ltd.
Now, customers can deploy a complete solution, including edge data centers tailored to digital transformation in remote and remote locations, where high computing requires critical infrastructures such as power, cooling, racks, and specialized IoT and AI management systems.
The companies will address joint customer requirements in the market to meet the growing demand from organizations looking to leverage edge computing to support automation and enable data-driven decision-making.
According to NTT DATA’s Edge Advantage report, nearly 70% of companies are accelerating the adoption of edge computing to address critical business challenges.
With this announcement, NTT DATA and Schneider Electric announce the first Private 5G-enabled EcoStruxure data center implementation at Marienpark Berlin. This historic location will become a significant innovation park. The area covers over 30 hectares and will focus on providing enhanced connectivity and computing experiences for users throughout the campus.
“The current innovation ecosystems of Marienpark increasingly depend on specific technological infrastructures. Easily accessible computing power combined with advanced connectivity is a key issue. We need an innovative environment with such infrastructure to meet the future demands of the users in our community,” stated Guido Schütte, Managing Director of Marienpark Berlin.
NTT DATA and Schneider Electric initially co-innovated to test the power of Private 5G at Schneider Electric’s Lexington Smart Factory, the first of its kind in the United States to become a showcase for Smart Factory that leverages Private 5G, IoT connectivity, Edge analytics, and predictive analytics to drive energy efficiency and promote sustainability goals.
“After leveraging NTT DATA’s experience with Private 5G connectivity and then maximizing synergies with our EcoStruxure architecture in our facilities, it’s time to expand our collaboration and deliver a complete solution to industrial customers,” commented Rob McKernan, President of the Cloud and Service Providers segment at Schneider Electric. “Together, our goal is to help global customers adopt connected devices, specialized industrial solutions, and the right edge computing infrastructure with Modular Data Centers to gain valuable insights from data, particularly in the context of IoT and emerging AI requirements.”
The collaboration addresses the challenges posed by Industry 4.0 applications, ensuring seamless connectivity, high bandwidth, and secure low-latency connections through Edge data centers.
“Industry 4.0 is built on actionable, data-driven intelligence supplied in real-time, whether in a factory, industrial park, airport, or office campus,” stated Camille Mendler, Chief Analyst of Omdia’s enterprise services. “AI-enriched data already accounts for a third of enterprise network traffic, but will dominate digital interactions by 2030. To benefit from AI insights, companies must invest in digital resources at the edge, and the technological infrastructure that drives it, now.”
Innovations at the Mobile World Congress
NTT DATA and Schneider Electric have explained their co-innovation alliance and demonstrated how edge and Private 5G are transforming industries on February 26 at the NTT DATA booth at the Mobile World Congress.
About NTT Ltd.
As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion IT services provider, NTT Ltd. is a leading infrastructure and IT services company serving 65% of Fortune Global 500 companies and over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies. We lay the foundation for organizations’ edge-to-cloud network ecosystem, simplify the complexity of their workloads in multi-cloud environments, and innovate at the edge of their IT environments where networks, cloud, and applications converge. We provide customized infrastructure and ensure consistent best practices in design and operations across all of their secure, scalable, and customizable data centers. On the journey to a software-defined future, we support organizations with their platform-provided infrastructure services. We make a connected future possible.