Overview

Cloud-centric AI-driven global network services are the foundation for AI-enabled enterprises

NTT DATA is proud to be recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services. We believe this recognition reflects our ability to support multinational enterprises with secure, resilient and AI-powered global network services at scale.

WAN services are evolving as enterprises adopt cloud-centered architectures, hybrid work models, AI workloads and more dynamic network consumption models.

We see Global WAN Services as point-of-presence (POP)-based services that support multiregional corporate networks, including transport-centric, managed, co-managed and network-as-a-service models.”

NTT DATA helps organizations connect users, sites, clouds and applications worldwide through a global WAN portfolio that includes internet, MPLS, Ethernet, cloud interconnects, managed SD-WAN, managed SASE, NaaS, and wavelength services via an AI-enabled service platform.

Our global WAN services help enterprises:

  • Modernize multiregional network infrastructure
  • Support cloud and AI workload growth
  • Improve visibility through AI-powered portals, analytics and APIs
  • Adopt leading SD-WAN and SASE technologies
  • Connect cloud, data center, branch and remote environments
  • Use AI and automation for best-in-class network operations

With advanced automation, operational excellence and end-to-end security monitoring, NTT DATA helps organizations build resilient, future-ready digital foundations.

Impact

Our impact

190+

Countries/regions served

1K+

Local ISP relationships

Largest global infrastructure partner

Global digital backbone at scale for AI-enabled enterprises

"We believe this recognition reflects NTT DATA’s ability to help organizations accelerate transformation and connect their global operations securely and with confidence. As enterprises accelerate the adoption of AI, cloud, edge and digital business initiatives, the network remains a critical foundation for innovation and growth. The need for secure, resilient and intelligent connectivity has never been greater, and we remain committed to helping our clients harness the full power of their networks to drive business success worldwide."

Shuichi Sasakura
Global Head, Data Centers & Connectivity, NTT DATA
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* Source: Gartner®, Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services, Gaspar Valdivia, Karen Brown, Katja Ruud, 16 March 2026.

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