NTT DATA expands AI Factory network to accelerate enterprise AI production

NTT DATA announced the global expansion of its AI Factories, adding sites in Riyadh, Paris, Singapore and a new Munich location, joining the original facility in Plano, Texas source. The factories provide hands-on environments where business and technology leaders can evaluate AI use cases for deployment, security, governance and operational cost.

The company cites market research showing that enterprises stall between pilot and production due to infrastructure bottlenecks, governance worries and uncertain economics. Services include discovery workshops, technical deep dives and proof-of-concept planning.

Cisco’s Global VP Cassie Roach highlighted that “Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, combined with NTT DATA’s global presence and expertise, gives organisations a strong foundation for moving AI workloads from experimentation into successful production.” IDC’s Chris Barnard added that the approach brings together infrastructure, data, security and operations to build operational maturity.

Our read: The rollout reflects a strategic push to de-risk AI adoption by offering a controlled, partner-rich testbed. By addressing the common choke points of security, cost and governance, NTT DATA positions its factories as a practical bridge for enterprises seeking measurable ROI from AI investments.