NTT DATA has announced a strategic partnership with Zebra Technologies to drive innovation in the 5G device ecosystem and support its widespread adoption across various industries.
Through this multi-year agreement, NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies will collaborate to promote the uptake of 5G devices, crucial for Private 5G network implementation. This partnership will enable intelligent asset tracking, facilitating real-time monitoring and management of assets in industrial and enterprise environments. This will enhance visibility, efficiency, and security, which are vital for Industry 4.0 supply chain management.
A significant obstacle to Private 5G adoption has been the availability of suitable 5G devices for enterprises. This partnership aims to bridge this gap, supporting the enterprise private 5G market, which Omdia forecasts will grow by 35% globally over the next four years, reaching nearly $10 billion by 2028.
The agreement designates Zebra Technologies as a strategic partner within NTT DATA’s Device as a Service practice, simplifying access, upgrades, and lifecycle management of 5G devices for customers. Available globally, this partnership ensures continuous modernisation of device deployments and the ability to leverage new connectivity solutions with a suite of Wi-Fi, Private LTE, and Private 5G compatible devices.
This announcement follows NTT DATA’s recent collaboration with Qualcomm, aimed at accelerating the evolution of the 5G device ecosystem. With enterprises rapidly adopting digital transformation, increased connectivity is necessary to support Industry 4.0 applications and the deployment of AI at the Edge.
By combining NTT DATA’s leadership in Private 5G with Zebra Technologies’ expertise in intelligent data integration, asset management, and frontline coordination, the partnership aims to make the low latency and high-security features of Private 5G devices readily accessible to frontline workers in the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
“In our relentless pursuit to drive Private 5G and Edge AI adoption within the enterprises, we’re thrilled to join forces with Zebra Technologies globally,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group Executive Vice President, Edge Services at NTT DATA. “This alliance underscores our dedication to empowering enterprises with transformative capabilities that propel edge and private 5G use cases and data-driven experiences.”
“Our partnership with NTT DATA underscores our commitment to bring customers the latest innovations powered by Wi-Fi, Private LTE, and Private 5G networks,” said Julie Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies. “We’re excited to leverage the global scale of NTT DATA’s capabilities to benefit our customers and be a vital part of a growing 5G device ecosystem, ensuring businesses can thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.”
NTT DATA is implementing a Private 5G network throughout Hyster-Yale Group’s manufacturing operations. Hyster-Yale Group is also using NTT DATA’s Device as a Service to gain visibility into assets and materials and improve communications within its facilities. This network will integrate with Zebra Technologies’ handheld mobile computers and tablets to track assets and materials as they move in and out of manufacturing sites, providing critical business intelligence while seamlessly connecting engineers, onsite teams, production lines, and storage locations. This cost-effective deployment is efficiently managed through NTT DATA’s Device as a Service practice.
“Adding Zebra devices to our Store Front has allowed us to procure units through our Device as a Service program with NTT DATA, offering much more SKU customization within a standard device set,” concluded Pierluigi Mastroddi, Director of IT Infrastructure Services at Hyster-Yale Group.
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