NTT Data has joined the SAP PartnerEdge program with a "Run" focus, enabling the global digital business and technology services company to offer value-added services based on the enterprise software vendor's cloud solutions.
The enhanced partnership will allow NTT Data to deliver RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP solutions and SAP Business AI as a full service package to customers globally, building on the company's existing SAP global partner status.
It positions NTT Data as a one-stop shop for SAP cloud solutions, helping businesses manage the complexities of implementation, management and service delivery.
"Our expanded partnership with SAP creates exciting opportunities for both companies to deepen our relationship with our joint clients," Abhijit Dubey, chief executive of NTT Data, said.
"By combining our cloud solutions and NTT Data's deep expertise, we can help businesses accelerate their digital transformation and drive innovation with confidence, efficiency, and agility," Thomas Saueressig, executive board member of of SAP SE, customer services and delivery, said.
One of the key offerings from NTT Data is its "Anything-as-a-Service" approach.
This bundles all services including SAP cloud solutions and NTT Data's value-added services into one comprehensive agreement.
The partnership will deliver benefits including fully managed end-to-end solutions, industry-specific solutions for sectors such as life sciences and higher education, a single point of contact through local NTT Data professionals, flexible pricing models, and end-to-end responsibility throughout the entire client relationship lifecycle.
The MSP offerings will initially launch in Germany, USA, UK and Ireland, Turkey, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with plans to expand to additional countries in the second half of 2025.