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Shahid Ahmed , Group Executive Vice President of Edge Services , NTT DATA

The joint solution and services from Cisco and NTT DATA are expected to benefit numerous industries , including :

• Financial Services : Ensuring uninterrupted services delivery with simplified management of branch and temporary location connectivity and enhanced security measures .

• Retail : Enabling omnichannel experiences with increased resilience for PoS systems backup , security and mobility for pop up locations and customers .

• Hospitality : Centralising and simplifying cellular connectivity management across multiple locations for seamless guest experiences as well as providing convenient and secure connectivity for events , outdoor activities and systems backup

• Manufacturing : Reducing downtime with self-provisioning connectivity solutions that enable rapid secure deployments for remote locations .

Historically , connectivity has focused on connecting office environments through landlines . However , with the advent of eSIM in the market , the time has come to think broader and deliver network connectivity securely wherever needed .

“ Together with Cisco , NTT DATA is setting a new standard for enterprise connectivity and customer experiences ,” said Shahid Ahmed , Group Executive Vice President of Edge Services at NTT DATA .

“ This partnership will deliver the future of connectivity today , allowing businesses to focus on their digital transformation journeys without worrying about the complexities of network management .”

Cisco and NTT DATA ’ s expanded partnership propels their vision of delivering exceptional , secure , and innovative digital services to meet the surging demand for flexible connectivity . The partnership will leverage Cisco ’ s eSIM technology , initially embedded into Cisco infrastructure solutions .

The eSIM will connect to NTT DATA ’ s Transatel network , enabling customers to activate , provision , and configure Cisco solutions out of the box , for a simplified provisioning and setup process to launch secure mobile branches anywhere , ondemand with ongoing enhanced network device management .

Cisco ’ s eSIM technology will be the cornerstone of this transformation , paving the way for digital connectivity . With eSIM technology at its core , enterprises can easily scale and manage their network needs , ensuring their networks are always connected and optimised for peak performance .

By integrating Cisco ’ s networking technologies and NTT DATA ’ s global connectivity capabilities , the two companies will empower enterprises to effortlessly connect to the network , using cellular technologies for primary or secondary connectivity . This advancement will provide faster onboarding to connectivity with ease and ensure new levels of security and resilience , paving the way for the future of enterprise connectivity .

Supported by this collaboration , enterprises will be able to activate , manage , and monitor Cisco infrastructure , connecting to NTT DATA ’ s Transatel network , remotely across 180 countries while benefiting from simple and flexible pricing plans . The initiative promises to transform the digital experience for mobile workforces worldwide .

“ Today ’ s mobile and distributed enterprises face increasing pressure to simplify operations while accessing realtime , high-quality data for faster , more informed decision-making . Seamless , secure , and scalable connectivity solutions are now essential for unlocking innovation and growth in a connected world ,” said Alejandro Cadenas , Associate Vice President at IDC and Mobility , 5G and IoT Lead in Europe . •

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