Innovation at NTT DATA
Creating a path to the future through technology and leading-edge research
Inventive thinking wins. While technology and research are core to innovation, collaboration always precedes the true application of innovative ideas. Just ask our clients who experience first-hand the teamwork among startups, academic professionals, innovation labs and our employees.
5,000
R&D Professionals
18,000
Patents
$3.6B
R&D Investments
1,300
Technical Papers
A Winning Ecosystem
NTT R&D researchers strive to master the problems related to security, disaster prevention, and sustainable development to solve social issues by working with other NTT companies and partners.
Innovation Studio
Creative thinkers convene in Plano, Texas to immerse themselves in our interactive Innovation Studio, a state-of-art space that sparks curiosity and reveals answers to real business challenges.
Unconstrainted by traditional disciplines, MIT Media Lab designers, engineers, artists, and scientists create technologies and experiences that transform their lives, communities and environments.
Innovation Centers
Regionally housed in six locations across the globe, our Innovation Centers foster co-creation R&D for emerging technologies through work with universities and startups.
Modern Workplace Hubs
Modern workplace hubs in several U.S. locations help clients define new approaches to hybrid work through in-person and virtual collaboration and an ecosystem of technology, office space and dynamic tools.
Independent firm, NTTVC, a venture capital company, backs change makers and startup founders who share a steadfast conviction to build a better future for everyone.
Our Innovation Culture
We’re fostering a cohesive culture of innovation by taking a different approach to talent, technology and employee trust.
Our Employees
We’re innovators. Problem solvers. Digital business opportunity builders. We actively recruit talent who share our vision, no matter where they are on a career path. We also train current employees on select digital competencies, where talent is sharpened – and collaboration with COEs and contributions to customer projects is all in a day’s work.
Our Culture
We believe that IT can introduce new models and values that contribute to a more affluent and harmonious society. Our innovation environments are sustainable, safe areas where employees spark innovative ideas and new approaches. Creativity and invention are part of our employee mindset, allowing them to tackle the real-world, real-time challenges.
Experience our Innovation Studio
Let ideas spark answers in our immersive Innovation Studio, a place to ignite curiosity, broaden views and solve business challenges through in-person, virtual or hybrid options.
Success Stories
When inventive thinking pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, companies experience true transformation. We love being part of the journey.
Expand Your Innovation
NTT DATA has partnered with NTTVC, an independent venture capital firm. Together, they offer the best of both worlds – a small, agile VC company with access to NTT’s expansive global ecosystem.
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