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NTT DATA & Microsoft enhance AI-powered tool Copilot for Microsoft 365
Mon, 20th Nov 2023

In a significant development from digital business and IT services leader NTT DATA, enhancements have been made in collaboration with Microsoft for their AI-powered productivity tool and orchestration engine, Copilot for Microsoft 365. This fascinating manoeuvre capitalises on deep learning techniques and advanced capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI GPT-4.

With this partnership, NTT DATA aspires to transform how organisations utilise AI, with an emphasis on improving both customer and employee experiences. As a partner recognised by Microsoft for trustworthy advice and solutions, NTT DATA is geared to aid businesses in automating tasks, heightening productivity, and reducing costs. These new offerings represent a significant development in NTT DATA’s relationship with Microsoft, providing services and support across the Microsoft portfolio to enterprises worldwide.

Marv Mouchawar, Executive Vice President at NTT DATA Group Corporation, conveyed pride in reinforcing the relationship with Microsoft. "This collaboration is part of NTT DATA’s continued commitment to providing innovative AI solutions to clients, unlocking a new wave of productivity growth," stated Mouchawar.

In a bid to transform the future of the digital workspace with Generative AI and Copilot for Microsoft 365, NTT DATA has formulated ways to assist organisations in maximising the potential of everyday AI. The emphasis is on enhancing collaboration, improving employee experiences, and optimising productivity in modern workplaces.

NTT DATA has constructed offers for Copilot for Microsoft 365, the newly launched AI-powered productivity tool and orchestration engine utilising profound learning techniques and advanced capabilities of LLMs like OpenAI GPT-4. The collaboration between NTT DATA and Microsoft will explore novel ways for businesses to transform their customer and employee experiences by revolutionising how organisations operate with AI.

As a Microsoft recognised partner for reliable consultation and solutions, NTT DATA will assist corporations in task automation and content creation, which will increase productivity and decrease costs. Furthermore, the unique offerings signal the evolution of NTT DATA’s relationship with Microsoft, delivering support and services across the Microsoft portfolio to global enterprises.

Mouchawar further commented on the ongoing collaboration, “This collaboration is part of NTT DATA’s continued commitment to providing innovative AI solutions to clients, unlocking a new wave of productivity growth. We’re proud to be strengthening our relationship with Microsoft and to be one of the first partners to launch offerings for Copilot for Microsoft 365."

Uriel Rootshtain, Senior Director, Field and Partner Marketing at Microsoft, responded by stating: "NTT DATA brings a strong track record of helping customers realise value from their Microsoft 365 investments with their tailored service offerings, and we are looking forward to continuing collaboration to enable new client scenarios with the innovative capabilities introduced by Copilot for Microsoft 365.”

This new partnership indicates the ongoing relationship between NTT DATA and Microsoft as a recognised Solution Partner across Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Security, Data, AI, and Digital and Application Innovation. The integration represents NTT DATA's comprehensive global GenAI strategy aimed at enhancing the company's delivery model as well as assisting clients in integrating GenAI into their value chains across all industries.