NTT DATA Named as a Market Leader in HFS Horizon Telecom Service Providers Report

April 28, 2025

NTT DATA Group Corporation

TOKYO - April 28, 2025 - NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced that HFS Research has named it a "Horizon 3 Market Leader", the highest of three possible grades in its HFS Horizons: Telecom Service Providers, 2025, report (PDF : 663KB) for the first time.

HFS Research evaluated 20 telecom service providers for the report, using insights from briefings with telecom leaders, as well as public sources including news releases, company websites, and case studies. Additionally, reference checks and interviews were conducted with 40 telecom enterprise clients and 33 active partners of the participants.

The report assessed each provider's ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, ensure compliance and drive innovation across key areas of the telecommunications value chain. Horizon 3 Market Leaders are specifically characterized as capable of delivering large-scale, transformative telecom transformation services that impact a large portion of the value chain and HFS's strategic telecommunication services framework.

The report celebrated NTT DATA's focus "on driving impact by improving operational efficiency, helping clients achieve network optimization, create new revenue streams, and enhance their customer experience through AI-driven services."

Strategic investment in technologies such as Open RAN, dynamic network slicing, and Generative AI (GenAI) followed by the unique combination of global consultancy expertise with robust data center and managed service capabilities, further established NTT DATA's position as a leader within the industry.

The report also mentioned NTT DATA's use of its global GenAI TechHub¹ and aXet² platforms to accelerate go-to-market cycles for client projects, and the introduction of Open RAN for cost-effective network deployment as value chain innovations, referring to new services and approaches creating greater value for customers while optimizing efficiency.

"NTT DATA's recognition as a Market Leader in HFS Horizon's latest Telecom Service Providers report reflects our ongoing dedication to driving innovation and growth in the telecom industry and highlights our commitment to enhancing client success," said Masatoshi Murayama, Head of Telecom & Utility in Japan, NTT DATA.

Teodoro Lopez, EVP, Telecom & Media in Europe & Latam, NTT DATA commented, "We are proud to see NTT DATA recognized as an 'Ecosystem Leader' by HFS Horizon in its latest Telecom Service Provider report. Being included in this select group of key industry players is a significant achievement that underscores our ability to help telcos transform their business models, maximize the potential of new technologies, and build stronger, more profitable enterprises. We're really excited to expanding on this momentum as we continue work with customers and partners to drive the industry forward."

"NTT DATA is a compelling partner for telcos seeking to leverage emerging technologies to accelerate a transformation from core architecture to customer experience," said Joel Martin, Executive Research Leader at HFS Research. "NTT DATA provides a complete catalogue of solutions needed by telecommunications firms to transform offerings across data, cloud, security, and AI. Partnering with NTT DATA has led to accelerated go-to-market efforts and created new downstream revenue opportunities."

For more information, find the full report here.