NTT Launches First Globally Available Private 5G Network-as-a-Service Platform

NTT Private 5G platform provides a suite of services built to help Chief Information Officers and Chief Digital Officers drive business outcomes and unlock innovative business models that drive the future of enterprise across industries

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach
– 11 August 2021 – NTT, a global
technology and business solutions provider, today announced the launch of NTT’s
Private 5G platform (P5G), the first globally available private LTE/5G
Network-as-a-Service platform. With a complete end-to-end stack of services
that goes beyond the network, NTT P5G helps Chief Information Officers and
Chief Digital Officers leverage the benefits of private 5G to solve business
problems and innovate to keep pace with the future of enterprise.

NTT P5G leverages design thinking principles to integrate security,
control and privacy by design, providing performance and cost benefits with a
clear ROI. Running on a cloud-native architecture, the platform can be
delivered via cloud, on-premises, or at the edge. The platform is
pre-integrated with leading network and software partners, allowing enterprises
to secure, scale and segment their network flexibly. With patent-pending
MicroSlicing™ technology, NTT P5G allows mission-critical apps to leverage the
advantages of private 5G.

Fueling enterprise digital transformation with cloud-based economics and
automation is at the heart of NTT’s vision for private 5G. NTT is focused on
driving the global acceleration of private 5G to meet the fast-evolving needs
of enterprises across industries, including automotive, manufacturing,
healthcare, and retail to create unprecedented alignment of data, connectivity,
security, and communications. NTT is the only provider that offers a
best-in-class global network, deep vertical expertise, and a full suite of
application development and management capabilities.

“As a key partner in our digital transformation journey, NTT has an
impressive track record of building and supporting new technologies that help
CXOs solve critical business challenges,” said Javier Polit, Chief
Information & Global Digital Services Officer of Mondelēz International.
“NTT’s unique approach to Private 5G offerings provides the kind of
agility and insight that we will need to further accelerate our business.”

NTT appointed wireless industry leader Shahid Ahmed as EVP of New
Ventures and Innovation to pioneer the Private 5G service portfolio, drive
digital transformation outcomes for clients, and deepen ecosystem
collaboration. Shahid brings over 25 years of technology experience focused on
business transformation, including key leadership roles at Accenture,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Sprint. In addition, he is an appointed advisor to
the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“Global enterprises are looking for a single private 5G solution to
deploy across multiple countries. They need one truly private network, one
point of accountability, one management platform, and one solution partner that
eliminates all the major friction points across the entire global footprint of
the enterprise,” said Shahid Ahmed, NTT Ltd. EVP New Ventures and Innovation.
“Our NTT P5G offering supports many of the CXO requirements today, and we will
continue to invest in P5G as enterprise adoption evolves.”

“The private 5G technology has the potential to fundamentally change the
way enterprises drive digital transformation,” said Ghassan Abdo, Research Vice
President from IDC. “NTT has a strong track record of focusing on breadth of
service, and NTT P5G capabilities extend far beyond basic connectivity to offer
a comprehensive suite of services geared toward important business
outcomes.”  

“As data and mobility become more critical to business operations, 5G
will enable enterprises to reinvent business operations. With faster speeds and
more data, 5G will facilitate advances in artificial intelligence, automation,
and IoT,” said Eric Clark, NTT Data Services North America Chief Digital and
Strategy Officer. “How a company collects, stores, and uses that data in
real-time will be critical to success, and NTT is well positioned to guide our
clients on this journey.”

NTT group companies are jointly accelerating the adoption of open and
virtualized 5G solutions globally in collaboration with ecosystem stakeholder.
This comprehensive approach enables NTT to provide full suite of digital
transformation services.

To find out more about
NTT P5G, please visit: https://hello.global.ntt/private5g