NTT DATA and Schneider Electric launch edge computing solution with Private 5G and AI

NTT DATA, a global leader in IT infrastructure and services, and Schneider Electric, a pioneer in digital transformation for energy management and automation, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unique edge computing solution that integrates Edge, Private 5G, IoT, and Modular Data Centers.

The solution, which combines NTT DATA’s Edge as a Service and Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure, enables enterprises to harness the power of edge computing and support the computational demands of Generative AI applications deployed at the edge.

The companies claim that their joint offering can help customers maximize energy efficiency and meet the challenges of compute-intensive tasks such as machine vision, predictive maintenance, and other AI inferencing applications at the edge.

The solution is already being deployed at Marienpark Berlin, a historic site that will be developed into a leading innovation park. The companies also tested the power of Private 5G at Schneider Electric’s Lexington Smart Factory, the first of its U.S. plants to become a Smart Factory showcase site.

“We’ve listened to our customers and know that processing vast amounts of data generated by edge devices is where the future of digital transformation lies. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we have the solution to meet these obstacles and are ready to lead the way towards a more connected and efficient digital world. We are thrilled at the prospect of what our continued collaboration with Schneider Electric means for the industrial and other sectors,” said Shahid Ahmed, EVP New Ventures, and Innovation at NTT Ltd.

“Together, we aim to assist global clients in adopting connected devices, specialized industrial solutions, and the right edge computing infrastructure with modular Data Centers to gain valuable data insights, particularly in the context of IoT and emerging AI requirements,” said Rob McKernan, President, Cloud & Service Provider Segment at Schneider Electric.

“Industry 4.0 relies on actionable, data-driven intelligence delivered in real time whether that be in a factory, an industrial park, an airport, or an office campus,“ said Camille Mendler, Chief Analyst, Enterprise Services, Omdia.

“AI-enriched data already accounts for a third of enterprise network traffic, but it will dominate digital interactions by 2030. To profit from AI insights, enterprises must invest in digital resources at the edge, and the technology infrastructure that powers it, now.”

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