NTT DATA Named HFS Horizon 3 Market Leader in Telecom
TOKYO, JAPAN 28TH APRIL 2025 – NTT DATA, a world leader in digital business and technology services, has been designated Horizon 3 Market Leader in the HFS Horizons: Telecom Service Providers, 2025 report.
This wonderful recognition is the first time the highest marketing rating has been awarded to NTT DATA by HFS Research, which evaluated 20 top telecom service providers based on client perspectives, public data, and evidential partner interviews.
“NTT DATA’s recognition as a Market Leader in HFS Horizon’s latest Telecom Service Providers report reflects our ongoing dedication to driving innovation and growth in the telecom industry and highlights our commitment to enhancing client success,”
Said Masatoshi Murayama, Head of Telecom & Utility in Japan, NTT DATA.
The attribution of end-to-end solutions, thereby increasing operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation in a disruptive manner along the telecoms value chain, remains at the heart of the NTT DATA argument.
Strategic investment in Open RAN and dynamic network slicing and Generative AI, combined with strong consultancy, data center, and managed service capabilities, gives NTT DATA an edge over competitors.
Innovations called out includes the GenAI TechHub, which accelerates GenAI use cases through a global platform, and the aXet platform, which seamlessly integrates GenAI capabilities into the software development lifecycle. All of this has allowed NTT DATA to expedite client projects and deliver cost-effective network solutions.
Teodoro Lopez, EVP, Telecom & Media in Europe & Latam, NTT DATA commented,
“We are proud to see NTT DATA recognized as an ‘Ecosystem Leader’ by HFS Horizon in its latest Telecom Service Provider report. Being included in this select group of key industry players is a significant achievement that underscores our ability to help telcos transform their business models, maximize the potential of new technologies, and build stronger, more profitable enterprises. We’re really excited to expand on this momentum as we continue to work with customers and partners to drive the industry forward.”
“NTT DATA is a compelling partner for telcos seeking to leverage emerging technologies to accelerate a transformation from core architecture to customer experience,”
Said Joel Martin, Executive Research Leader at HFS Research.
“NTT DATA provides a complete catalogue of solutions needed by telecommunications firms to transform offerings across data, cloud, security, and AI. Partnering with NTT DATA has led to accelerated go-to-market efforts and created new downstream revenue opportunities.”
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