Cisco and NTT DATA have expanded their partnership to offer a unified solution that transforms how global enterprises access wireless connectivity. This collaboration leverages Cisco’s eSIM technology, integrated into its infrastructure solutions, which will connect to NTT DATA’s Transatel network, enabling businesses to set up secure, mobile branches quickly and easily, anywhere in the world.
As demand for flexible, cost-effective connectivity solutions increases, the two companies are responding by providing enterprises with an innovative service that simplifies the setup process and enhances mobile network management. The partnership enables businesses to activate, provision, and configure Cisco solutions ‘out of the box,’ simplifying deployment and improving operational efficiency across industries.
The partnership aims to address the needs of various industries, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, by providing scalable and secure connectivity solutions that facilitate rapid deployments, enhanced security, and optimized mobile workforce experiences. Enterprises will be able to manage their networks seamlessly and securely through Cisco’s eSIM technology and NTT DATA’s global connectivity capabilities, supporting continuous connectivity for both primary and backup systems.
Masum Mir, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco Provider Mobility, expressed excitement about the collaboration, calling it a game-changer for enterprises. He highlighted the potential of the partnership to deliver fast scaling for 5G carriers and edge computing for IoT applications. NTT DATA’s Shahid Ahmed emphasized that the collaboration will redefine the future of connectivity, simplifying operations and enabling businesses to focus on their digital transformation.
This partnership will also provide several use cases, such as on-demand SD-WAN, seamless guest connectivity for hospitality, secure payment solutions for retail, and secure backup systems for manufacturing. By delivering these transformative solutions, Cisco and NTT DATA aim to unlock new possibilities for businesses to innovate and scale with confidence in an increasingly connected world.
Both companies aim to democratize access to high-quality, secure connectivity solutions, ensuring organizations of all sizes can benefit from this advanced technology, boosting productivity, growth, and operational agility.
