17 October 2024

NTT DATA Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Consulting and Digital Services Providers for the Downstream Oil and Gas Industry

Company recognized for digital fuel retail space

TOKYO - October 16, 2024 - NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Consulting and Digital Services Providers for the Downstream Oil and Gas Industry 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51004223, June 2024). The report provides global oil and gas companies with insights into the current capabilities and future strategies of 16 IT services vendors in consulting and digital services for the downstream segment of the oil and gas value chain.

The IDC MarketScape noted, "NTT DATA offers a wide range of capabilities, which include O&G consulting, digital strategy services, digital transformation and IT services, tailored business solutions, and outsourcing for the entire O&G value chain, including downstream. The company's proprietary assets, comprising advanced technologies and infrastructure, serve to optimize efficiency and reinforce cost control measures."

The report also noted, "Leveraging its dedicated "COE Oil Station," NTT DATA excels in digital fuel retail space. Its thought leadership and vision of evolution in every dimension of this fuel retail sector — O&G company, customers, franchisees, and electric vehicles — have received appreciation from its customer base. A downstream customer of its digital gas station services commented that the service provider is "very aligned with the future needs of the industry, because they are in constant growth and innovation."

The IDC MarketScape said, "Customers appreciate NTT DATA for its quality services, flexible pricing, and seamless ability to comprehend and adapt to their needs. Positive feedback in relationship management and customer service quality further attest to its commitment."

"With a wide-ranging portfolio of advanced services and a strategic focus to meet evolving customer needs—spanning intelligent operations, digital innovation, sustainability, and New Energies—NTT DATA is well-positioned to help oil and gas companies navigate the energy transition. In the downstream O&G sector, particularly in fuel retail, the company leverages specialized partnerships and dedicated Centers of Excellence to offer end-to-end services that shape the future of gas stations from concept to execution. Their consulting-led expertise in gas station innovation, delivered holistically, will be crucial in transforming operations for fuel retailers worldwide", said Gaurav Verma, Research Director, IDC Energy Insights.

The IDC MarketScape report highlighted, "With its Syntphony Station platform — an end-to-end solution enabling digital fuel station capabilities — the service provider assisted a Spain-based global O&G company in digitalizing its gas station network. Syntphony Station seamlessly integrated IT systems, organized rollout and change management initiatives, and empowered over 500 users worldwide through a dynamic digital learning platform. It also helped with acquiring and customizing a POS solution. Furthermore, collaborating with a Spanish O&G giant, NTT DATA deployed a data-driven smart floor planning tool, optimizing space with unparalleled efficiency."

"We're thrilled to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Consulting and Digital Services Providers for the Downstream Oil and Gas Industry and as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Consulting and Digital Services Providers for Upstream Oil and Gas Industry 2024 Vendor Assessment," said Javier de Diego, Head of Oil&Gas, NTT DATA Europe and Latin America. "We believe the recognition from the IDC MarketScape reflects our dedication to helping customers execute their strategic objectives while bringing new digital use cases to life. We remain focused on using leveraging our global scale, deep sector expertise and exceptional strategic partnerships to help our customers maintain a competitive advantage."

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 diverse 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 IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.