NTT DATA and Cisco have partnered to release an IDC InfoBrief titled Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking and AI, highlighting the critical need for modern network infrastructure to support the growing demands of AI integration across various industries.

• Over 78% of companies consider networking capabilities important when selecting providers for GenAI infrastructure.
• Dilip Kumar, Global Head, Technology Solutions, NTT DATA, Inc. and Hani Nofal, SVP Technology Solution in Middle East and Africa for NTT DATA, emphasized the partnership's importance in enabling AI-driven business transformation.
• East Africa is embracing AI rapidly, underscoring the relevance of secure, AI-ready infrastructure for regional growth.
• NTT DATA offers comprehensive services, including advisory, professional services, and managed network services, to modernize digital infrastructure for the AI era.