12 August 2025

NTT DATA and The GEAR by Kajima launch smart building initiative in Singapore leveraging diverse technologies for KPI-driven insights

Singapore, 12 August 2025 - NTT DATA, a leading global IT infrastructure and services company, partnered with The GEAR by Kajima to co-develop a smart-building solution in Singapore. Anchored at Kajima’s regional HQ and R&D hub, the initiative uses over 8,700 data points to showcase how intelligent infrastructure drives innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

NTT DATA provided network infrastructure, IoT platforms, and consulting services to streamline data flows and automate operations, enabling The GEAR building to function as a responsive, efficient smart ecosystem.

To overcome fragmented systems, The GEAR by Kajima sought a solution to integrate over 10 technologies and convert raw building data into actionable insights aligned with business KPIs.

Advancing R&D Capabilities at The GEAR building

NTT DATA’s solutions have been instrumental in enabling The GEAR building to serve as a live testbed for emerging technologies, accelerating R&D and the development of industry-transforming solutions. By strengthening the building’s digital backbone, these smart systems have enhanced The GEAR by Kajima’s ability to continuously improve building operations through:

• Enhanced operational efficiency: Over 2,000 sensors generate 8,700+ data points to optimize inventory, procurement, and service delivery. Centralized data and automated workflows enable faster decision-making, reduce manual intervention and improve overall operational agility.
• Cost optimization and improved occupant experience: Remote monitoring and personalized controls enhance comfort and productivity. These innovations are designed to boost occupant comfort and productivity while delivering seamless user experience. Additionally, energy monitoring and intelligent management systems are expected to drive significant cost savings through more efficient resource usage.
• Sustainable practices: The smart systems implemented at The GEAR building continue to support its BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy (SLE) certification by optimizing energy consumption, enhancing lifecycle management, and enabling data-driven sustainability practices. 
  These capabilities help ensure ongoing compliance with SLE standards and reinforce the building’s commitment to environmentally responsible operations. By optimizing energy consumption, enhancing lifecycle management and enabling data-driven sustainability practices, the building sets a benchmark for environmentally responsible design and operations in the region.
• Strengthened cybersecurity: NTT DATA embedded cybersecurity across all systems, securing IoT devices and data flows to protect the smart building ecosystem.

"This collaboration shows NTT DATA’s commitment to delivering infrastructure that drives innovation. The GEAR building is now a scalable, flexible environment for current and future needs," said Png Kim-Meng, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore, NTT DATA. 

"The GEAR by Kajima represents our bold commitment to shaping the future of the built environment through innovation, collaboration, and purposeful technology adoption. Our partnership with NTT DATA has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life, by transforming The GEAR building into a living lab where smart systems, sustainability, and digital infrastructure converge," said Luke Wu, Managing Director of The GEAR by Kajima. 

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. 
Visit us at nttdata.com

About The GEAR by Kajima
The GEAR by Kajima is the technology services business and the open innovation platform of the Kajima group. As part of Kajima, one of Japan’s largest and oldest construction, engineering, and real estate companies with a nearly two-century legacy of innovation, The GEAR by Kajima bridges world-class engineering expertise, licensed technologies, and global-local collaboration to co-create transformative solutions for the built environment.
The GEAR by Kajima provides unprecedented opportunities for businesses to access Kajima’s licensed technologies and leverage our rich engineering heritage. As the operator of Kajima’s first overseas headquarters and R&D facility in Southeast Asia—The GEAR building—it also manages a state-of-the-art smart building that serves as a living lab for innovation and sustainable design. By cultivating an open and collaborative ecosystem with industry partners, The GEAR by Kajima is driving forward industry-wide advancement and setting new standards for the future of the built environment.
For more information on The GEAR by Kajima, visit https://www.thegear.sg