Overview
- NTT DATA is named Ericsson’s global system integrator and managed services provider to deliver private 5G as a fully managed service with consistent architecture, operations and security worldwide.
- NTT DATA Edge AI agents will run on Ericsson’s enterprise edge platforms to enable on-site real-time intelligence and autonomous decision-making where data is generated.
- The partnership centers on four priorities: global managed private 5G, embedded edge AI agents, repeatable industry solutions, and a unified go‑to‑market model.
- Targeted use cases span manufacturing, mining, ports, airports, energy, transportation and smart cities with stated goals of faster deployment and measurable ROI.
- IDC characterizes private 5G as the backbone for scaling AI in production and projects edge technology spending to reach about £280 billion by 2028.