June 3, 2022
NTT DATA Corporation
TOKYO – May 20, 2022 – NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, announces the release of the beta version of Mobicomma™, a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solution for Tourists, on June 15 in Okinawa1.
Mobicomma is a MaaS environment for Tourists, a solution beyond daily mobility for the future where autonomous driving is realized. The several tablets installed in the vehicle allow passengers to share their travel itinerary, and suggestions for tourist spots based on their location and destination. Mobicomma brings a comfortable travel experience in the vehicle.
The car rental and car-sharing business operators would be able to add value to their original transportation business and find new opportunities to offer new in-vehicle businesses.
ORIX Auto Corporation will provide this service at their car rental shops around the Naha Airport from June to September1. Tourism companies and local governments will also be able to use this system for their sightseeing services.
NTT DATA aims to commercialize Mobicomma in FY2023 and expand the number of the car rental and car-sharing operators applying this system in the tourism industry. NTT DATA will also engage with Automotive Company to develop the service for private vehicles and self-driving vehicles.
NTT DATA's corporate philosophy is using information technology to create new paradigms and values, which help contribute to a more affluent and harmonious society. To achieve this mission, the company will continuously create new businesses based on consumers' needs collaborating with our customers and business partners across multiple industries.
As part of that movement, the Mobility Commerce Service Concept2 was launched in June 2020 to find potential opportunities for our mobility services aiming for the future where autonomous driving is realized. The company has completed technology verification testing3, and trials to verify the effectiveness of services4 with various partner companies.
Based on these results, NTT DATA decided to release a beta version of its Mobicomma's MaaS service for tourists on June 15.
Mobicomma Beta Version Website:https://www.mobicomma.com/ (Japanese)
(Google Chrome and Microsoft edge are recommended.)
Mobicomma is a service that brings a comfortable travel experience in the vehicle. Using tablets installed in the vehicle, everyone can share the same information, freely make travel plans, and receive suggestions on destinations and hidden spots. In addition, this service also allows passengers to enjoy karaoke and other content. Mobicomma's "main character," Sasuke, will accompany you on your journeys.
The service is provided with ORIX Auto Corporation and JTB Communication Design, Inc,
Service information is as follows.
Period | June 15 to September 30 (Plan) |
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Target Users | Travelers (+1,000) |
Business Location | ORIX Rent-A-Car Naha Airport https://car.orix.co.jp/campaign/mobicomma_LP.html (Japanese) |
NTT DATA aims to commercialize Mobicomma in FY 2023. We are aiming to collaborate with the following types of businesses to expand the service area and also engage with Automotive Company to develop the service for private vehicles and self-driving cars.
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