NTT DATA, digital business and technology services, and Cisco announced a new co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief titled Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI. The study revealed strategic guidance for organizations seeking to modernize their network infrastructure to accelerate AI-driven transformation.

As AI adoption grows across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services, the demand for high-speed, low-latency, and secure networks is surging. Legacy infrastructure is increasingly insufficient for complex AI workloads. NTT DATA and Cisco reported that their collaboration helps clients evolve from outdated architectures to intelligent, adaptive infrastructure capable of powering AI innovation.

Dilip Kumar, Global Head of Technology Solutions at NTT DATA, stated, “As market leaders, NTT DATA and Cisco are well positioned to help clients modernize their digital infrastructure for the AI era. Intelligent networks unlock powerful capabilities and enable business transformation at scale.”

Hani Nofal, SVP Technology Solution for Middle East and Africa, highlighted that governments and enterprises across the region are embracing AI to drive national visions and digital agendas. “Without modern, secure networks, these ambitions risk being constrained. Our collaboration ensures clients can scale AI responsibly and unlock new possibilities for efficiency and growth,” he added.

The study revealed that network modernization is central to AI success. Over 78% of companies consider networking capabilities crucial when selecting GenAI infrastructure providers. Modern networks not only support AI workloads but also integrate AI into operations through self-healing, anomaly detection, and intelligent monitoring.

Brink Sanders, Senior VP of Global Networking Sales at Cisco, said, “Network modernization enables enterprises to lead in an AI-driven world. Our partnership with NTT DATA equips clients with secure and connected networks.” Chris Barnard, VP of European Telecoms and Infrastructure at IDC, added, “This InfoBrief guides organizations in transforming enterprise networking from a bottleneck into a business advantage.”

NTT DATA supports network modernization through intelligent services covering advisory, technology sourcing, professional services, software-defined infrastructure, adoption, and managed network services. Recently, NTT DATA launched AI-powered SDI services for Cisco products, delivering real-time insights, automation, cost optimization, and enhanced business outcomes.

Key Highlights:

• NTT DATA and Cisco unveil IDC InfoBrief on AI infrastructure.
• Network modernization is crucial for AI workloads across industries.
• AI-powered SDI services optimize infrastructure and reduce costs.

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