Compute is no longer confined to a single machine or location. With IOWN, NTT distributes compute, memory, and storage across distance, connected by photonics to operate as one system. The result is a new model for scaling AI—one that reduces constraints, improves efficiency, and redefines how infrastructure is built.

Communication doesn’t have to rely on sound or sight alone. NTT’s vibrotactile technology translates information into physical sensation, opening new pathways for connection. The work expands accessibility while creating entirely new ways to experience communication across distance.

Critical infrastructure often fails out of sight. NTT uses optical fiber sensing to continuously monitor underground conditions, detecting voids before they become visible threats. This approach enables earlier intervention, helping cities prevent disruption rather than respond to it.

Understanding what lies beneath the surface has traditionally required excavation or inference. NTT combines SAR satellite data with advanced analysis to reveal subsurface conditions at scale. The result is faster, broader insight into infrastructure health without physical disruption.

Some problems remain beyond the reach of classical systems. NTT is advancing optical quantum computing through precise photonic devices and improved system reliability, using light to enable faster, more efficient computation. Together, these innovations move quantum technology closer to practical, real-world application at scale.

Physical diagnosis has long required physical presence. NTT extends that capability through remote palpation, enabling physicians to assess patients through advanced sensing and feedback. The result is expanded access to expertise without geographic limitation.

Feeding a growing population requires rethinking inputs. NTT is advancing algae breeding to improve aquaculture feed, increasing efficiency while reducing environmental impact. This work points toward more sustainable food systems at scale.

The boundary between thought and language is being redefined. NTT integrates brain decoding with AI language models to translate neural activity into text, opening new possibilities for communication—particularly for those who cannot easily express themselves.

Power doesn’t have to travel through wires. NTT is exploring laser-based energy transmission, enabling power delivery across distance without physical connections. The implications extend to remote systems and environments where traditional infrastructure is impractical.

Breakthroughs often stall between validation and real-world impact. NTT Research created Scale Academy to close that gap—turning promising technologies into market-ready products through rapid prototyping, pilot deployments, and early revenue generation. It’s where research becomes business.

Light has long been used to move data. NTT Research is now using it to compute. This programmable nonlinear photonics chip enables entirely new forms of optical processing, opening a path toward faster, more energy-efficient systems built on light itself.

Flexibility has been a missing piece in photonics. NTT Research introduces a lithium niobate-based waveguide that enables highly programmable optical functions at scale. The result is a new foundation for advanced computing and machine learning driven by light.

Treating acute heart failure requires constant balance across competing physiological factors. NTT Research applies autonomous control to drug therapy, dynamically optimizing treatment in real time. The approach points toward more precise, responsive care in critical settings.

Understanding how people will respond has always been a challenge. NTT DATA uses digital personas to simulate behavior and conversation at scale, enabling organizations to test ideas before they reach the market. Insight moves from retrospective to predictive.

Movement inside factories is more complex than it appears. NTT DATA combines digital twins with real-time sensing to continuously optimize AGV routes. The result is smoother flow, reduced delay, and more efficient operations.

Identity is everywhere, but rarely unified. NTT DATA advances self-sovereign identity, enabling individuals to manage credentials securely across systems. This approach reduces fragmentation while strengthening trust in digital interactions.

Interfaces are becoming more human. NTT DATA’s digital assistants deliver natural, conversational interactions that support customer engagement, training, and onboarding. From first-day setup to ongoing service, the experience becomes more intuitive, responsive, and scalable.

The growth of AI is driving unprecedented energy demand. NTT DATA, through Systalyze, addresses this by optimizing GPU utilization and reducing power consumption in photonic data centers. Efficiency becomes a competitive advantage.

Cities generate vast amounts of data, but insight often lags. NTT DATA creates immersive environments where teams can interpret data, simulate outcomes, and design interventions. Decisions become faster, more coordinated, and grounded in evidence.

Software development is shifting from manual effort to guided autonomy. NTT DATA applies agentic AI to accelerate how enterprise systems are built and deployed, particularly across customer, field, and sales platforms.

Physical systems can now be perfected before they exist. NTT DATA combines AI with digital twins to simulate and control industrial robots, reducing cost and lead time while improving performance.

Inspection is moving from manual to autonomous. NTT DATA deploys robotic systems that navigate environments, read instruments, and interpret data using computer vision. Safety improves while operations become faster and more consistent.

Risk is no longer static or siloed. NTT DATA integrates satellite imagery, digital twins, and AI to provide real-time visibility into assets and exposure. Insurers gain a more dynamic, forward-looking view of risk.

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