NTT DATA Extends Contract to Manage Data Center for the Retirement Systems of Alabama

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NTT DATA has announced an eight-year extension of its agreement with the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), effective until early 2033. This agreement allows NTT DATA to continue managing RSA's 44,000-square-foot data center in Montgomery, Alabama, which serves over 50 companies. The contract aims to enhance the data center's capabilities, automate operations, and improve certification standards. Additionally, NTT DATA will utilize local talent in Alabama to support its efforts. This partnership is expected to benefit Alabama citizens and bolster business modernization efforts across the region.

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• Eight-year contract extension with Retirement Systems of Alabama, securing operational stability until early 2033.
• Continued enhancement of the data center's capabilities and industry certifications.
• Utilization of local talent in Alabama, fostering economic benefits for the region.

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MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, announced an eight-year extension of its current agreement with the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Now running through early 2033, the extension will allow NTT DATA to continue and expand its management and operations of RSA’s state-of-the-art, 44,000-square-foot data center, located in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The data center, owned and operated by RSA since 2012, boasts a 300-rack capacity with hosting services for more than 50 companies.

“This agreement will benefit the citizens of Alabama, as well as the pensions for the thousands of Alabamians who trust us to secure their futures,” said Dr. David G. Bronner, CEO, Retirement Systems of Alabama. “In addition, NTT DATA’s operation of the local data center will enable Alabama businesses to leverage a global IT services leader to effectively modernize and achieve positive business outcomes.”

With the contract extension, NTT DATA will also continue enhancing the data center’s industry standard certification posture and expanding its capabilities through automation. Since NTT DATA began working with RSA in 2020, it has provided their clients Smart Hands and Remote Hands services, and leveraged its global partnerships to provide cloud transformation support and local private cloud options.

“Across the public sector we’re seeing an increase in outsourcing of data centers and data center management,” said Dave Turner, Division President, State, Local and Education, NTT DATA Services. “The advantages are many – from high levels of physical and digital security to lower capital and operational costs, to high availability, system resilience and uptime. We’ve helped the Retirement Systems of Alabama expand their capabilities and what they can offer to existing and future clients. Our goal is to continue providing an intelligent data center that maximizes IT investments for both public sector and commercial organizations so they can keep innovation at the forefront of their operations.”

As part of ongoing data center management for RSA, NTT DATA will continue to use its existing expertise while leveraging local talent in Alabama to support these efforts.

To learn more about NTT DATA’s Public Sector services, please visit: NTT DATA Public Sector Services.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of IT and business services. We help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client service in over 80 countries. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

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Amy Baj, NTT DATA Services

Director, Public Relations

Amy.Baj@nttdata.com

954.909.7900

Source: NTT DATA

FAQ

What is the duration of the new agreement between NTT DATA and the Retirement Systems of Alabama?

The new agreement is an eight-year extension, running until early 2033.

How does the NTT DATA and RSA agreement benefit Alabama businesses?

The agreement allows Alabama businesses to leverage NTT DATA's global IT services to modernize and achieve better business outcomes.

What is the main focus of the contract extension between NTT DATA and RSA?

The main focus is to enhance the management and operations of RSA's data center, including automation and improved certification standards.

Which companies are involved in the data center management agreement?

The agreement is between NTT DATA and the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA).

What services will NTT DATA provide under the extended agreement with RSA?

NTT DATA will provide management, operations, and enhancement of RSA's data center capabilities.