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NTT DATA on Friday launched its new ‘Edge AI’ platform to accelerate the convergence of Information Technology/Operational Technology (IT/OT) systems by bringing artificial intelligence (AI) processing to the edge.
By processing data when and where it is generated and unifying Internet of Things (IoT) devices, systems and data, this fully managed solution enables real-time decisions, enhanced operational efficiencies and secure AI application deployment across industries to drive advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, said the IT and business services provider, which is a part of the Japanese conglomerate NTT Group.
NTT DATA said Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies, despite being thrust in the spotlight recently, are impractical for industries where real-time and local decision-making are prime considerations.
The company said its Edge AI solution addresses this challenge by processing data sets on compact computing platforms, using smaller, more efficient machine learning (ML) models to deliver real-time AI insights.
“By harmonizing data from disparate sensors and devices with lightweight AI models, powering all kinds of automation use-cases, NTT DATA’s Edge AI is pioneering industrial AI adoption as the first fully managed offering, helping organizations modernize with tailored, industry-specific solutions,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group Executive Vice President of Edge Services at NTT DATA.
According to IDC, worldwide spending on edge computing is expected to reach $232 billion in 2024, an increase of 15% over 2023. This growth will be led by the growing number of connected IoT devices worldwide, expected to exceed 41 billion by 2025, as per the research firm.
