Businesses looking to simplify and optimize their technology investments can now leverage NTT DATA’s expertise as a Global Managed Service Provider (MSP) for SAP.
By joining the SAP PartnerEdge program, Run Track, NTT DATA brings fully managed cloud solutions from SAP—including RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP, and SAP Business AI—to clients worldwide as a one-stop service package.
This means companies can offload the complexities of managing and maintaining SAP solutions while benefiting from expert support, cost efficiency, and seamless innovation. With digital transformation becoming a priority for businesses of all sizes, 69% of tech leaders worldwide express concerns about keeping up with the rising technology investments needed to stay competitive. By partnering with NTT DATA, businesses can shift their focus back to growth, innovation, and operational excellence while relying on a trusted technology provider.
“Tech debt has risen to a business level-risk that slows innovation and increases costs in a world where global organizations can afford neither,” said Abhijit Dubey, CEO, NTT DATA, Inc. “This expanded partnership with SAP combines our strengths to help joint clients simplify their tech stacks and make smarter and more strategic investments in areas like AI, cloud and automation that can improve competitiveness and efficiency. We’re excited to build on our 35-year history and identify new ways to innovate for clients and better align their tech investments for future growth.”
“Our partnership with NTT DATA showcases the power of our ecosystem in driving customer success. 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,” said Thomas Saueressig, of the Executive Board of SAP SE, Customer Services & Delivery.
One of the standout features of working with NTT DATA as a managed services provider is its “Anything-as-a-Service” approach, a one-stop-shop offering. By bundling all services, including cloud solutions from SAP and NTT DATA’s value-added services, into one comprehensive agreement, clients can benefit from fully managed, end-to-end cloud solutions. This streamlined approach also leverages over 35 years of NTT DATA’s experience as a trusted SAP partner, ensuring seamless communication and expert support throughout the engagement.
“We are extremely proud to be selected by SAP to offer this service package globally, as it aligns perfectly with our forward-looking cloud strategy. As a leading SAP managed service provider, NTT DATA centrally coordinates all services to help clients innovate and achieve scalable, data-driven success. We enhance this support by leveraging cloud solutions from SAP with SAP Business AI and our value-added services,” said Norbert Rotter, CEO, NTT DATA Business Solutions.
NTT DATA delivers strategic market advantages and benefits for clients through this MSP program including:
- Value-added services and high-value solutions: Fully managed end-to-end solutions, including transformation and migration services, proprietary IP including Cloud Concierge for use with RISE with SAP, Application Management Services, advisory and sustainability services
- Industry solutions: The global collaboration between SAP and NTT DATA will deliver significant value for clients in industries such as life sciences, discrete industries, higher education, utilities and agriculture
- Single point of contact: Clients benefit from a single point of contact through local NTT DATA professionals who provide deep domain expertise across business software, management, and service needs.
- Flexible and attractive commercial model: NTT DATA offers flexible pricing models, covering the MSP “Anything-as-a-Service” offering
- End-to-End responsibility: NTT DATA manages the client relationship holistically throughout the entire life cycle, ensuring seamless integration, continuous support, and proactive management from initial consultation to ongoing optimization and innovation
Initially launching in Germany, USA, UK and Ireland, Turkey, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, NTT DATA plans to expand MSP offerings to additional countries in the second half of 2025.
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