The joint solution combines NTT DATA's Edge as a Service, which includes fully managed Edge to Cloud, Private 5G and IoT capabilities, with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure, a modular data center that merges OT solutions with the latest IT technologies.

“We’ve listened to our customers and know that processing the massive amounts of data generated by edge devices is the future of digital transformation. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we have the solution to overcome these obstacles and are ready to lead the way to a more connected and efficient digital world. We’re excited about the prospect of what our continued collaboration with Schneider Electric means for the industrial sector and beyond,” said Shahid Ahmed, EVP New Ventures and Innovation at NTT Ltd.

Now, customers can deploy a complete solution, including edge data centers tailored to digital transformation in remote and distant locations, where high computing demands critical infrastructures such as power, cooling, racks, and specialized IoT and AI management systems.

The companies will address the joint requirements of customers in the market to meet the growing demand from organizations that want to leverage edge computing to support automation and enable data-driven decision-making.

According to NTT DATA's Edge Advantage report, nearly 70% of companies are accelerating edge adoption to solve critical business challenges.

With this announcement, NTT DATA and Schneider Electric are revealing the first private 5G-enabled deployment of an EcoStruxure data center in Marienpark Berlin. This historic site will be transformed into a major innovation park. Spanning over 30 hectares, the area will focus on delivering enhanced connectivity and computing experiences for users across the campus.

"Marienpark's current innovation ecosystems are increasingly dependent on specific technological infrastructures. Easily accessible computing power combined with advanced connectivity is key. We need an innovative environment with this type of infrastructure to meet the future demands of our community's users," stated Guido Schütte, Managing Director of Marienpark Berlin.

NTT DATA and Schneider Electric initially co-innovated to test the power of Private 5G at Schneider Electric's Lexington Smart Factory, the first of its US plants to become a Smart Factory showcase leveraging Private 5G, IoT connectivity, Edge analytics, and predictive analytics to drive energy efficiency and promote sustainability goals.

“Having leveraged NTT DATA’s expertise with Private 5G connectivity and then maximized synergies with our EcoStruxure architecture in our facilities, it’s time to expand our collaboration and offer a complete solution to industrial customers,” said Rob McKernan, President of the Cloud and Service Providers Segment at Schneider Electric. “Together, our goal is to help global customers adopt connected devices, specialized industrial solutions, and the right edge computing infrastructure with modular data centers to gain valuable insights from data, particularly in the context of IoT and emerging AI requirements.”

The collaboration addresses the challenges posed by Industry 4.0 applications, ensuring seamless connectivity, high bandwidth, and secure, low-latency connections across Edge data centers.

“Industry 4.0 is based on actionable, data-driven intelligence delivered in real time, whether in a factory, an industrial park, an airport, or an office campus,” says Camille Mendler, chief analyst for enterprise services at Omdia. “AI-enriched data already accounts for a third of enterprise network traffic, but it will dominate digital interactions by 2030. To benefit from AI insights, companies must invest in digital assets at the edge, and in the technology infrastructure that powers them, now.”