The reseller agreement builds on the customer success with NTT DOCOMO to help more
organizations deliver AI-ready data and accelerate digital transformation
Mediaportalanda, REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alation, Inc., the data
intelligence company, today announced the expansion of its global operations in Japan.
Alation partnered with NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, to
resell Alation and help more Japanese organizations find, understand, and trust their
data. This builds on growing adoption by customers in the region, such as NTT DOCOMO,
the leading wireless voice and data communications provider. Now, more organizations
can leverage Alation to deliver AI-ready data enterprise-wide and accelerate digital
transformations.
According to IDC, by 2028, 80% of CIOs in Japanese organizations will adopt AI,
automation, and analytics to expedite digital transformation, focusing on cloud-first
strategiesi. This shift is prompting increased investments in modernizing technology
stacks, which allow users to leverage data to improve products, services, and business
models. However, valuable data often remains in silos, restricting access and trust in
data spread across the business. Alation centralizes metadata from disparate sources
into a single platform that facilitates the discovery, description, governance, and
management of data assets and products, including BI reports and AI models. This
enables data and AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to easily
find, understand, and trust these resources. Alation accelerates the execution of data
and AI initiatives, boosting the realization of business value and reinforcing a data
culture at scale.
The new reseller agreement with NTT DATA will fuel the adoption of the Alation Data
Intelligence Platform, providing seamless and governed data access across
organizations. This partnership will extend data intelligence to more Japanese
enterprises, facilitating informed decision-making that drives innovation and improves
business outcomes. NTT DOCOMO is one of more than 550 organizations, including 40% of
Fortune 100 companies, that rely on Alation to unlock data potential and cultivate a
strong data culture. Using Alation, NTT DOCOMO has significantly improved self-service
analytics, achieving a 30% reduction in data analysts’ workloads. This has sped up
decision-making and strengthened digital transformation efforts.
“Alation is a critical partner in addressing Japanese organizations’ surging demand
for data intelligence,” said Kazumasa Taninaka, Head of Design and Technology Sector
at NTT DATA. “This partnership is poised to break down the barriers of data silos,
equipping Japanese organizations with the essential tools for enhanced, data-driven
decision-making. We trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform enables and improves
collaboration of data access and visualization of values in data by enterprise users.
Together, we are enabling more organizations to leverage data for reliable AI and
decision-making, fostering smarter analysis, decisions, and strategic judgments. This
collaboration not only accelerates digital transformation but also ensures
organizations are AI-ready and remain competitive in a fast-evolving landscape.”
“The Alation Data Intelligence Platform is indispensable in helping our teams
proficiently navigate complex data landscapes, significantly bolstering our strategic
decision-making,” said Takashi Suzuki, General Manager of the Data Platform Department
at NTT DOCOMO. “By streamlining analytics and fostering a culture of collaboration,
Alation enhances our operational efficiencies and also empowers our teams to deliver
actionable insights. The platform’s robust data search and discovery capabilities have
notably improved our productivity in data utilization, creating an environment where
data analysts are focused and efficient. Within two months of its company-wide
implementation, over 2,400 users were seamlessly integrated, facilitating more
efficient data discovery and markedly boosting our operational efficiencies.”
“Expanding our presence in Japan strengthens our global strategy to meet the rising
demand for data intelligence as organizations strive to become data-driven and fast-
track digital transformation,” said Eyal Mekler, General Manager of APAC at Alation.
“A series of recent milestones in APAC bolster this strategic expansion into the
Japanese market. These include establishing reseller partnerships with NTT DATA
following ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation, inaugurating a Japan Data Center,
securing IMDA accreditation in Singapore, and opening a new office in Chennai. With
Alation, organizations can access a best-of-breed platform that provides reliable,
high-quality data for maintaining competitiveness and accelerating AI and data
initiatives. Our commitment is to empower data teams to innovate rapidly across
various sectors, ensuring they leverage the full potential of their data for strategic
advantage and innovation.”
Alation at Snowflake Summit 2024
Visit booth #1330 to discover how Alation meets the surging global demand for data
intelligence.
Join the “Democratizing Data Across NTT DOCOMO with Streamlit” session to explore how
NTT DOCOMO leverages Streamlit and Alation to make data assets widely accessible and
usable. This presentation—presented by Takashi Suzuki, General Manager of Data
Platform Department at NTT DOCOMO, and Naoharu Yamada, Senior Manager of Data Platform
Department at NTT DOCOMO—will provide insights into the strategies and technologies
that enhance data democratization within the organization.
About Alation
Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, enabling self-service
analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data. More than 550
enterprises build data culture and improve data-driven decision-making with Alation,
including Cisco, Nasdaq, Pfizer, Salesforce, and Virgin Australia. Alation has been
named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list four times, is a 2022 UK’s Best
Workplaces™ in tech and Best Workplaces™ for Women, and recognized as a 2022 and 2023
UK’s Best Workplaces™. For more information, visit www.alation.com.
