Initial focus areas include:

• Sustainable and Secure AI Co-Development: The companies will develop sustainable and highly secure private AI solutions for organizations in regulated sectors such as financial services, insurance, defense, and the public sector. The companies will provide end-to-end solutions from infrastructure to business processes powered by AI applications for clients operating on private clouds.

• AI-Driven Innovation for IT Infrastructure & Customer Experience: The companies will pioneer the integration of Mistral AI technologies into NTT DATA’s customer experience platforms, beginning with agentic AI call center solutions in Europe and Asia Pacific. Joint projects could include co-development of LLMs for specific languages, which will further AI innovation tailored to local markets and specialized needs.

• Go-To-Market Expansion: NTT DATA and Mistral AI will jointly develop and execute regional go-to-market strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of countries, including France, Luxembourg, Spain, Singapore, and Australia. End-to-end AI services will range from use-case development and customization to implementation, support, and managed services. Dedicated sales teams will be assigned to address key client needs and priorities.

To drive innovation and implementation excellence, NTT DATA will establish a Mistral AI Center of Excellence staffed with subject matter experts and dedicated resources. In addition, Mistral AI will launch a technical enablement and certification program for NTT DATA personnel.

Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer*, NTT DATA, Inc.

Arthur Mensch, CEO, Mistral AI.

Brochmann Laurent, Global Chief Digital Officer, Dennemeyer.

In another early effort, NTT DATA Luxembourg and Mistral AI will co-develop a sovereign platform in Luxembourg for clients in the regulated financial services and insurance industries.

Olivier Posty, Head of France and Luxembourg, NTT DATA.

* Additional role effective Sept. 1, 2025

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NEW DELHI: OPPO India recently introduced the Skyline-Blue variant of the OPPO Reno13 5G. The device—a blend of power and durability—packs advanced AI-powered cameras, the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor, 80W SUPERVOOCTM fast charging, along certifications for IP66, IP68, and IP69 water and dust resistance.

For the first time, it comes with a 12GB + 512GB storage variant, priced at ₹43,999, alongside an 8GB + 256GB variant for ₹39,999. The smartphone will be available for purchase at Mainline Retail Outlets, OPPO e-store, and Flipkart.

Capture the Moment with AI Perfection

Capture the festival like never before with the GenAI-powered camera system—a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP monochrome camera—offering dual 4K recording and AI-powered tools like AI Livephoto, AI Clarity, and AI Eraser 2.0 to preserve every vibrant Holi moment. Plus, with IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications, your Reno13 is ready for stunning underwater photography, making it the perfect companion for all your colorful celebrations.

The custom MediaTek Dimensity 8350 on the device ensures up to 60% better peak performance and 55% greater power efficiency, while the 5600mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge delivers 17% charge in 5 minutes and a full charge in 47 minutes.

Long Lasting Durability

The Skyline-Blue Reno13 5G is engineered to handle water, dust, and color with its aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i body, and OPPO’s All-Round Armour architecture that offers superior shock resistance and long-lasting durability.

Its 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED Pro XDR display delivers crystal-clear visuals with a 1,200nits peak brightness for absolute legibility under the bright sun and even in dim environments. Its 120Hz refresh rate promises smooth scrolling and gaming, while its 93.4% screen-to-body ratio allows for an almost borderless viewing experience.

ColorOS 15 for Seamless Experience

The Reno13 runs on ColorOS 15, offering a refined suite of AI-powered features designed to enhance both productivity and creativity. With OPPO’s 60-month fluency testing, the device promises smooth and reliable performance for up to 5 years.

GenAI Integrated into Everyday Life

The OPPO Reno13 integrates GenAI features to streamline everyday tasks. With tools like AI Summary, AI Rewrite, AI Reply, and AI Recording Summary, it enhances productivity. The AI Toolbox 2.0 offers features such as Screen Translator, AI Writer, and the ability to record meetings (in English and Hindi) for up to 5 hours, generating notes, summaries, and transcripts. Additionally, Circle to Search with Google lets users search anything on-screen with a long press, while the Google Gemini app boosts productivity and creativity through AI-powered interactions.

The smartphone comes with exciting offers:
An exchange offer of ₹3,000 on the OPPO Reno13, available at the Mainline Retail Outlets, OPPO e-storeandFlipkart.

Exclusive Offers on Mainline Retail Outlets and OPPO E-store:

• Up to 6 Months No Cost EMI
• 10% Instant Cashback on transaction amount on Credit Card EMI and up to 3.5k on Credit Card Non-EMI with selected Bank Partners
• Up to 8 months Zero down payment schemes with leading financiers (*applicable only at OPPO mainline retail outlet).
• EMI starting from Rs. 2222/- per month

Exclusive Offers on Flipkart:

• No-cost EMI options for up to 6 months with select banks

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INDIA: Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced the Hitachi iQ M Series, the latest addition to the Hitachi iQ portfolio of AI-ready infrastructure solutions. This new solution provides a lower entry cost with built-in adaptability and scalability as customer needs evolve. Integrating accelerated computing platforms with robust networking, the Hitachi iQ M Series combines Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) storage, integrated file system choices, and optional NVIDIA AI Enterprise software into a scalable, adaptable, cost-effective AI infrastructure solution.

The rise of generative AI and the explosion in data processing power are pushing the pace of change. As more businesses adopt AI, the rapid increase in training costs and data management presents significant challenges. The Hitachi iQ M Series allows for a choice of NVIDIA accelerating computing platforms to select the most suitable GPU for specific workloads to ensure optimal performance across different AI applications. The solution allows for the scaling of compute and storage independently with the flexibility to adapt to diverse and fluctuating data sizes, data types, and workloads, meaning businesses can allocate resources efficiently, scaling compute or storage as needed rather than overprovisioning, and reducing unnecessary expenses.

Additionally, Hitachi iQ is integrating the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, created to power the era of enterprise agentic AI. Using the design, Hitachi Vantara will integrate its premier enterprise-grade storage with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, networking, and AI software to enable AI agents with near real-time business insights. This ensures that Hitachi Vantara customers will benefit from the highest standard for performance and reliability, seamlessly powering their most critical AI applications and transforming their data into actionable insights. Through its continued collaboration with NVIDIA, Hitachi Vantara will continue to innovate its AI-ready infrastructure, reshaping how organizations manage and use data, and closing the gap between AI agents and business knowledge.

“We’re on a mission to help customers from all industries harness the power of AI regardless of the market they’re in,” said Jason Hardy, chief technology officer for artificial intelligence at Hitachi Vantara. “With the expansion of computing power from Hitachi iQ M Series and the high performance and reliability standards inherent in the NVIDIA AI Data Platform, we have created a unique opportunity for businesses to innovate, revamp user experiences, streamline operations, and optimize cost. This enables businesses to capitalize on AI without overburdening their teams or their bottom line.”

As a part of the Hitachi iQ portfolio, the M Series features flexible configurations using NVIDIA accelerated computing and a choice of a high-performance file system or a global namespace file system. There is also an optional object storage repository available within the Hitachi iQ portfolio. As a result, the M Series can handle the various data types, sizes, and workload demands, making it ideal for businesses operating in dynamic and data-intensive environments.

“Enterprises generate and store vast amounts of data, much of it unstructured and inaccessible to modern AI-driven applications,” said Bob Pette, vice president of enterprise platforms at NVIDIA. “With the AI Data Platform reference design, stored data is accessible in real-time on Hitachi iQ, giving applications access to full knowledge of the business and providing invaluable insights that strategically accelerate AI initiatives.”

Hitachi iQ Powered by Hammerspace and VSP One

Additionally, to bolster the data orchestration power of Hitachi iQ, Hitachi Vantara has entered into a strategic resell agreement with Hammerspace, a fast-growing software company that is radically changing how data is used and preserved. Through the agreement, Hitachi Vantara has integrated Hammerspace software with the VSP One storage platform, expanding Hitachi iQ’s capabilities to address different data management requirements for dataset creation, processing, governance, and protection. The joint VSP One and Hammerspace solution ensures that distributed data is easily and transparently accessible from anywhere for GenAI workloads. As a result, Hitachi iQ represents a complete infrastructure solution for AI, GenAI, analytics, and data lake environments across a range of industry-specific use cases.

The Hitachi iQ portfolio of AI-ready infrastructure, solutions, and services is among the most comprehensive, end-to-end AI enablement tools available today. The portfolio includes an AI Discovery Service designed to help customers identify the most valuable AI use cases, assess their data readiness, determine ROI, and create a strategic roadmap for successful AI implementation.

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SINGAPORE: NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions for customers across key markets in Asia Pacific.

By combining NTT DATA’s technology industry expertise and client base of large enterprises with Google Cloud’s best-in-class data analytics, AI, and cloud capabilities, the partnership will empower enterprises to spearhead innovation, enhance operational efficiency and agility, and propel their business. With co-innovation at the core of this partnership, NTT DATA and Google Cloud aim to develop cloud-based data and AI solutions tailored to industry-specific needs. By using NTT DATA’s existing industry blueprints, best practices, and cloud solutions on Google Cloud, the partnership will deliver customized solutions and implementation expertise to businesses in healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and the public sector.

The extended partnership also introduces a dedicated NTT DATA Google Cloud Business Unit, to develop joint solutions focused on data analytics and GenAI and augmented support for applications and modern infrastructure, cybersecurity, and SAP on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). For effective implementation of the solutions, this partnership will boost NTT DATA’sin-houseexpertise in Google Cloud technologies with advanced training and certification programs. NTT DATA will hire and upskill sales, pre-sales, and delivery professionals on Google Cloud, equipping them to effectively sell, build, secure, migrate, and deliver joint solutions to benefit customers. NTT DATA currently has 2,600 Google-certified engineers in 50 countries and plans to certify at least 1,000 more in the APAC region.

According to Gartner, Inc., worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services in 2024 is forecast to total $679 billion and is projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2027. GenAI deployments across organizations will further fuel the growing demand for modern cloud infrastructure, highlighting the importance of this strategic partnership launched in APAC, with plans for global expansion.

John Lombard, Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA, APAC, added, “This expanded partnership brings together NTT DATA’s expertise in digital transformation and deep-rooted understanding of APAC’s diverse markets with Google Cloud’s unparalleled AI and cloud innovations. This isn’t just about adopting new technologies; it’s about reimagining what’s possible for businesses in the AI age. Our partner ecosystem is a cornerstone of our growth strategy, and this collaboration with Google Cloud is expected to grow our cloud business in APAC by 10x+ in 3 years.”

Karan Bajwa, Vice President, of Google Cloud, APAC, commented, “Customer confidence is paramount to deliver on their digital transformation aspirations, and NTT DATA’s comprehensive portfolio, coupled with a deep understanding of evolving customer needs across Asia Pacific, perfectly complements Google Cloud’s AI leadership and innovative solutions. Together, we’re not just providing technology, we’re building trust and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers as they accelerate their digital transformation journeys.“

Charlie Li, Senior Executive Vice President, Global Head of Cloud and Security Services, at NTT DATA, Inc. said, “Our expanded partnership with Google Cloud is a significant step forward in delivering innovative solutions that address the industry-specific challenges our customers are facing. By combining NTT DATA’s unique full-stack transformation portfolio with Google Cloud’s next-generation technologies, we are poised to accelerate our client’s digital modernization priorities, particularly in areas like cloud, GenAI, and cybersecurity.”

As generative AI relies heavily on high-quality data for training and insights, robust data analytics capabilities are essential for successful deployments. With NTT DATA’s technologies and Google’s data analytics, NTT DATA enabled a major retailer to grow 22% in digital inquiries and increase occupancy by 85% through the efficient use of extracted API data.

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