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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Darj bookings dip as states cancel holidays for staffers
1 2 Darjeeling: Darjeeling's tourism industry, which was gearing up for a thriving summer season, is dealing with a severe blow following governments cancelling holidays of all officials in light of an escalating war-like situation. Hotels, travel agencies, and tour operators in the region were anticipating a busy summer with high volumes of tourists, especially govt employees and their families. Many made advance bookings, but the sudden govt directive triggered widespread cancellations. Darjeeling Hoteliers' Association (DHA) general secretary Reggie Lama said the region's optimism gave way to anxiety as bookings were cancelled at the last minute during the peak season. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor "We were expecting a strong season, with 85% to 90% query rates that typically convert to bookings. This time, however, those queries never translated. The govt's cancellation of holidays had a direct impact, leading to a steep decline in actual bookings during the peak period. The war-like atmosphere, coupled with the uncertainty and travel advisories, also deterred tourists," said Darjeeling Association of Travel Agents (DATA) claimed that without visitors, the local economy, which heavily relies on tourism, may face serious strain, it being a peak season. "The tourism industry is facing a serious setback at a time when we rely most on visitor footfall. Bookings plummeted by nearly 60% in just one week. I had confirmed bookings through May 20, but all were cancelled and refunded — though some tourists still had to bear non-refundable costs like joy rides," said DATA general secretary, Pradeep further added that larger group bookings for later in the month were also called off, raising fears of continued losses. According to DHA, the sector has been adversely affected by a combination of govt policy and persistent rumours about further restrictions that have unsettled potential visitors. The tourism industry in Darjeeling, a key contributor to the local economy, is heavily reliant on seasonal travel, especially during the summer months. With hospitality businesses trying to recover from the aftermath of the pandemic, the current setback is a harsh of the DHA have appealed to travellers not to be swayed by unverified claims. They hope that with proper information and assurance, the rest of the season might see some recovery. "Compounding the problem is a wave of misinformation spreading across social media, particularly a rumour about the shutdown of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport from May 15. This rumour has created panic. We have been receiving numerous queries, some have even asked if Darjeeling is facing any disturbances. We want to reassure them that the Hills are peaceful and safe. There is no such tension here. We welcome everyone to Darjeeling," Reggie added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions,
DUBAI, UAE – NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced Hani Nofal's appointment as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA's Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives. "We are thrilled to welcome Hani to the NTT DATA family," said Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA for Middle East and Africa. "His exceptional leadership in building high-performance teams, extensive expertise in digital, security, cloud, and networking solutions, and impressive track record in business transformation make him the ideal person to drive our Technology Solutions business forward across the region." With over 27 years of experience, Nofal is a seasoned technology executive and thought leader with a distinguished background in the information technology industry. Prior to joining NTT DATA, he held executive roles across both global and regional technology organizations. Most recently, he launched and led Advance Solutions Corp.'s operations across EMEA. He also held senior leadership roles at Gulf Business Machines (GBM), including General Manager – Head of Technology and Board Member of Coordinates ME, where he shaped technology strategy, drove innovation, and built strategic alliances. His leadership and vision contributed significantly to the company's growth and success. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Cisco Systems, 3Com, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Compaq. 'Our region is leading the wave of AI investment, driving the next phase of digital and economic transformation,' said Nofal. 'This is the time for NTT DATA, a world leader in digital and AI infrastructure, to deliver innovation and impact. I'm proud to join the team to help clients across Middle East and Africa turn AI potential into meaningful outcomes.' Nofal is recognized for his high-performance leadership philosophy, which emphasizes a culture of respect and accountability. He has received numerous industry honors, including Technology Innovation Leader of the Year and multiple partner recognitions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Communication Engineering from the University of Jordan and completed Leadership and Sustainability Studies at MIT Professional Education. 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.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa
DUBAI, UAE – NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced Hani Nofal's appointment as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA's Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives. "We are thrilled to welcome Hani to the NTT DATA family," said Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA for Middle East and Africa. "His exceptional leadership in building high-performance teams, extensive expertise in digital, security, cloud, and networking solutions, and impressive track record in business transformation make him the ideal person to drive our Technology Solutions business forward across the region." With over 27 years of experience, Nofal is a seasoned technology executive and thought leader with a distinguished background in the information technology industry. Prior to joining NTT DATA, he held executive roles across both global and regional technology organizations. Most recently, he launched and led Advance Solutions Corp.'s operations across EMEA. He also held senior leadership roles at Gulf Business Machines (GBM), including General Manager – Head of Technology and Board Member of Coordinates ME, where he shaped technology strategy, drove innovation, and built strategic alliances. His leadership and vision contributed significantly to the company's growth and success. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Cisco Systems, 3Com, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Compaq. 'Our region is leading the wave of AI investment, driving the next phase of digital and economic transformation,' said Nofal. 'This is the time for NTT DATA, a world leader in digital and AI infrastructure, to deliver innovation and impact. I'm proud to join the team to help clients across Middle East and Africa turn AI potential into meaningful outcomes.' Nofal is recognized for his high-performance leadership philosophy, which emphasizes a culture of respect and accountability. He has received numerous industry honors, including Technology Innovation Leader of the Year and multiple partner recognitions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Communication Engineering from the University of Jordan and completed Leadership and Sustainability Studies at MIT Professional Education. 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.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NTT DATA Selected by UPS for Digital Transformation and Modernization
NTT DATA supports UPS's innovation across AI and digital product development NTT DATA will also provide end-to-end technology services including a custom data center colocation, digital transformation and cloud migration PLANO, Texas, March 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA, a leading global business and technology services company, and UPS, the world's largest package delivery company, have announced a 10-year strategic collaboration. This long-term agreement will help UPS continue to modernize its IT infrastructure and data centers while providing AI and cloud services to drive business innovation. NTT DATA will also continue to help support UPS in the fast-paced world of logistics and delivery. "We are honored to be selected by UPS as a strategic partner on their transformation journey as they operationalize their 'data center of the future' vision, deliver the next generation IT infrastructure, and accelerate digital product development," said Abhijit Dubey, President & CEO, NTT DATA, Inc. "As the third-largest data center provider in the world, and the only one to offer full-stack transformation services, NTT DATA is well-positioned to help UPS reduce operational costs and risks, drive innovation and revenue growth, and maintain market leadership. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to helping clients swiftly keep pace with the markets and prepare for the future." Ken Finnerty, Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology, UPS said, "NTT DATA will bring world-class data center and infrastructure services to UPS. This arrangement allows the UPS technology teams, under our 'Efficiency Reimagined' initiatives, to focus their expertise on the development of digital solutions to solve customers' supply chain needs." Highlights of the agreement: NTT DATA will purchase and operate one of UPS's mission-critical data centers and enable colocation of IT workloads in-place. This includes using the best mix of public cloud and on-premises solutions to enhance efficiency and flexibility. NTT DATA will also help develop new solutions. These changes will support UPS's plans to reallocate savings toward innovative projects designed to drive growth initiatives, including developing new digital-centric services for their customers. NTT DATA provides true end-to-end services seamlessly integrating IT services, data center operations and digital transformation solutions. From designing and constructing state-of-the-art data centers to managing and optimizing IT systems, NTT DATA provides a comprehensive suite of services that address every technological need. This holistic approach ensures that clients can focus on innovation and growth while NTT DATA handles complex technology transformation. To find out more about NTT DATA's Digital Transformation Services, visit: 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. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts NTT DATA:
Tahawul Tech
25-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
NTT DATA launches agentic AI services for hyperscaler AI technologies
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, recently announced the launch of its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies. This transformative suite of services helps organisations easily adopt, build, manage and scale AI-powered agents to improve efficiencies, unlock innovation and enhance employee and customer experiences, maximising returns on AI investments. This unique suite of services addresses the growing demand for agentic AI solutions that offer personalized experiences. This news builds on NTT DATA's recently announced Smart AI Agent™, enabling enterprises to integrate AI-driven automation across business functions. Unlike traditional automation, Agentic AI understands user needs, engages naturally and handles complex interactions, empowering organisations to confidently scale their AI capabilities while ensuring optimisation and success. NTT DATA's Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies offers the industry's most comprehensive suite of services for AI. These services support every stage of an organisation's agentic AI journey with cloud providers – from advisory and building AI agents to implementation, connectivity and ongoing managed services. Applicable across all industries including manufacturing, banking and healthcare, these services help organisations maximise AI investments and responsibly innovate while ensuring ongoing optimisation and success. Available in over 20 languages across every major market, NTT DATA ensures seamless global adoption. By integrating its agentic AI with generative AI, including large and small language models, these AI agents can perform tasks more rapidly, accurately and efficiently with fewer errors. NTT DATA also helps to ensure clients that once AI agents are deployed, they remain secure, up-to-date and continuously improved. By connecting AI agents to hyperscaler data centres, NTT DATA helps to enable more personalised, natural interactions, making AI-driven services more intuitive and effective. Meeting the demand for scalable AI solutions Enterprise AI investments are accelerating. According to Gartner®, 'by 2028, the market for artificial intelligence services will reach $609 billion with a five-year annual growth rate of 21.4% in constant U.S. dollars'. Additionally Gartner also states that 'By 2028, '33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from less than 1% in 2024, enabling 15% of day-to-day work decisions to be made autonomously'. NTT DATA's own Global GenAI Report reflects this trend, showing organizations are increasingly prioritizing agentic AI for back-office and workflow optimisation in 2025. The report also found that 96% of CIOs and CTOs prefer cloud-based solution methods. 'Agentic AI will revolutionise business operations and NTT DATA is at the forefront of this transformation', said Charlie Li, Global Head of Cloud & Security, NTT DATA, Inc. 'As the first global provider to offer comprehensive agentic AI services with a focus on AI agent management, we are empowering organisations to invest in AI agents with confidence– unlocking unprecedented efficiency and innovation while enhancing the experiences they provide to their employees and customers'. Flexible agentic AI services NTT DATA's Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies are available in flexible packages, allowing organisations to scale AI adoption with industry leading support that can easily align to clients' budgets, resources and timeframes. Advisory services : Guidance on adopting and optimizing agentic AI solutions, including planning, design, GenAI, business process optimisation and automation tailored to specific business needs. : Guidance on adopting and optimizing agentic AI solutions, including planning, design, GenAI, business process optimisation and automation tailored to specific business needs. Implementation services : AI agent configuration, integration and deployment focused on security, compliance and performance optimisation with complementary change management options. : AI agent configuration, integration and deployment focused on security, compliance and performance optimisation with complementary change management options. Ongoing AI management services : Continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, data governance and detailed reporting and analytics. : Continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, data governance and detailed reporting and analytics. Connectivity: Seamless connectivity across all channels using NTT DATA's cloud-native global connectivity services for voice, chat and mobile integration, ensuring consistent monitoring and compliance with local regulations. Advanced expertise to accelerate innovation with hyperscalers NTT DATA is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative and comprehensive capabilities and services as a systems integrator, managed services provider and carrier. This allows for faster and more efficient deployment of AI agents anchored in our commitment to responsible AI. NTT DATA is launching its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies with an initial focus on Microsoft platforms. As the leading Microsoft Cloud Voice partner and a top provider of Copilot for Microsoft 365, NTT DATA is well-positioned to help enterprises integrate AI agents into their daily operations. By leveraging cutting-edge tools such as Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio, NTT DATA agents are equipped to deliver even more innovative and effective solutions to clients. 'AI-powered agents are transforming how businesses operate, and we are excited to collaborate with NTT DATA to help organisations embrace this new era of AI-powered innovation', said Maziar Zolghadr, General Manager Global Communications Partners, Microsoft. 'Combining Microsoft's AI technologies with NTT DATA's expertise in AI agent building, deployment and management we are empowering enterprises to create more intelligent experiences for their employees and clients'. Real-world applications across industries NTT DATA's Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies offer solutions across functions and use cases, providing easy-to-implement solutions such as: Customer service : Automating query resolution and enabling self-service to reduce wait times. : Automating query resolution and enabling self-service to reduce wait times. Billing and scheduling: Streamlining repetitive tasks to save time and improve operational efficiency. Streamlining repetitive tasks to save time and improve operational efficiency. Training and onboarding: Accelerating employee onboarding and skills development. Accelerating employee onboarding and skills development. Logistics and risk management : Enhancing processes like fraud protection and data analysis for insight-driven decisions. : Enhancing processes like fraud protection and data analysis for insight-driven decisions. HR and sales assistants : Offering voice, chat and messaging options for improved communication and task management. : Offering voice, chat and messaging options for improved communication and task management. Workflow automation: Smart assistants optimize task routing process management. Future growth and expansion With today's launch, NTT DATA builds on its established GenAI capabilities, further strengthening its position as a leader in AI-driven enterprise solutions. NTT DATA's Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies are designed to work with a wide range of AI platforms and will continue to expand to support new technologies. These services are integral to NTT DATA's broader managed services portfolio across cloud, networking and cybersecurity. NTT DATA Smart AI Agent offers a comprehensive end-to-end and full-stack solution that includes AI agents consulting, platforms, third-party integrations and managed services to transform business processes across industries. By streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, Smart AI AgentTM empower businesses to rapidly evaluate and deploy generative AI applications, optimise workflows and drive greater productivity. Image Credit: NTT Data
