NTT Data goes hard on agentic AI, retrofits Industry 4.0 to 5.0
NTT Data launches a retrofit-ready agentic AI stack to bridge Industry 4.0 to 5.0, transforming legacy RPA bots into autonomous agents and delivering modular, multi-cloud AI across sectors.
In sum – what to know:
Retrofitting 5.0 to 4.0
Patented plug-in transforms old RPA bots into autonomous AI agents – bridging Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 in old OT systems.
Composable AI system
Modular agents, tools, and templates span sectors; enterprises mix-and-match vertical and horizontal AI to deliver assured outcomes.
Cloud-to-edge delivery
AI infrastructure, private 5G, and hyperscaler flex simplify multi-agent deployments across public/private clouds and networks.
More about the supply of agentic AI into enterprises – following similar announcements from Siemens and Schneider Electric this week. Now, global system integrator NTT Data is claiming a fully managed and flexible ‘ecosystem’ of AI agents for different sectors ("with assured outcomes") – notably, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, with bespoke versions for other sectors in the pipe.
Agentic AI Solution
NTT Data introduces a patented retrofit RPA transformer solution to bridge Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. The plug-in capability allows companies to transform RPA bots into intelligent agents, enabling autonomous operation while ensuring adherence to governance and security policies.
Smart AI Agent Ecosystem
The comprehensive AI service offer includes industry-specific vertical AI agents and task-specific horizontal AI agents. Enterprises can pick and pair these agents for projects, along with access to a central AI platform for tools, accelerators, resources, and templates.
Infrastructure and Support
NTT Data's AI tooling covers compute and network infrastructure, offering services across cloud platforms to orchestrate multi-agent workflows seamlessly. The firm also collaborates with partners to enhance cloud infrastructure and digital workplace support.
AI Deployment Examples
NTT Data has deployed AI agent instances for various enterprise clients, including applications in healthcare, finance, and supply chain industries. These AI agents perform tasks such as fraud detection, regulatory analysis, and procurement services.
Yutaka Sasaki, president and chief executive at NTT Data, highlighted the significance of AI in transforming businesses and empowering them for the future. Abhijit Dubey, chief executive at the firm, emphasized the potential of agentic AI in reshaping industries and driving innovation.
