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The State of Digital Humans
Digital Humans are emerging as a new class of intelligent interfaces that combine realistic avatars with AI to deliver natural, task-oriented interactions. Built on four layers - avatar interface, AI conversation engine, orchestration layer, and integrated external systems - they move beyond chatbots to become always-available digital workers. Adoption is accelerating due to advances in generative AI, real-time rendering, speech synthesis, and enterprise pressure to automate and reduce costs. Key use cases include customer concierge services, HR onboarding and support, banking assistance, healthcare coordination, and public-sector service interfaces. Looking ahead, Digital Humans will become proactive, autonomous coworkers optimized for sustainability, context retention, and experience quality.
- April 27, 2026
- Global
Digital Human
The case for platform-led value creation in private equity
Private equity is entering a cycle in which technology, rather than financial engineering alone, will determine long-term winners and losers. Over the past two years, across carve-outs, integrations and standalone builds, one pattern has become unmistakable: AI is reshaping how value is created, and portfolio companies can no longer rely on inherited systems, parent-company platforms or deferred modernization to compete.
- April 24, 2026
- Global
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The State of Digital Humans
Digital Humans are emerging as a new class of intelligent interfaces that combine realistic avatars with AI to deliver natural, task-oriented interactions. Built on four layers - avatar interface, AI conversation engine, orchestration layer, and integrated external systems - they move beyond chatbots to become always-available digital workers. Adoption is accelerating due to advances in generative AI, real-time rendering, speech synthesis, and enterprise pressure to automate and reduce costs. Key use cases include customer concierge services, HR onboarding and support, banking assistance, healthcare coordination, and public-sector service interfaces. Looking ahead, Digital Humans will become proactive, autonomous coworkers optimized for sustainability, context retention, and experience quality.
- April 27, 2026
- Global
Digital Human
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Transforming Golf's Original Championship: How NTT DATA's Technology Innovations Enhance the Global Golf Fan Experience
As the world's oldest golf championship returns to Royal Troon in 2024, NTT DATA is setting a new standard for sports technology and fan engagement. NTT DATA is once again proudly serving as the official IT provider to The Open, redefining the way fans engage through unparalleled data insights.
- July 16, 2024
- United Kingdom
Digital Human Digital Twin Innovation
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NTT DATA's Technology Introduced at the Golf Tournament
Two golf tournaments sponsored by NTT DATA have concluded this year. The 151st Open and the 47th AIG Women's Open ended on July 23 and August 13, 2023, respectively.
- September 19, 2023
- United Kingdom
Digital Human Digital Twin
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How AI-Powered Digital Humans are Revolutionising Customer Experience
As the official IT provider for the world's oldest golf championship, The Open, NTT DATA brings its AI powered, interactive digital human technology to create a unique and engaging onsite experience.
- July 5, 2023
- Global
Digital Human Data & Artificial Intelligence Innovation
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Innovation Centers Driving Advancement of Technology Through Collaborative Innovation
NTT DATA launched its new mid-term management plan (MMP), aiming for a sustainable future. Within the framework of the MMP, the Innovation Centers strategize how to enhance and develop advanced technology. This part of the Mid-term Management Plan is to acquire advanced technology from the global market while driving innovation through joint R&D with the five other global Innovation Centers.
- April 1, 2023
- Global
Digital Human Edge Metaverse Smart Space
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