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Turning Heritage into a Software-Defined Advantage

How heritage OEMs can close the gap without compromising quality or brand trust

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Rethinking the Software-Defined OEM

Traditional automotive brands face mounting pressure from software-first competitors built for continuous evolution. Adding new technologies onto legacy estates is increasing complexity and slowing progress.

This report sets out a practical route forward. It explores how edge, cloud and AI can be industrialised through a blank-slate approach, helping OEMs accelerate innovation, reduce risk and protect brand equity.


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Our Expertise

NTT DATA combines automotive expertise with deep capability across edge, cloud and AI to help OEMs modernise with confidence and measurable impact.

Cloud

Cloud

We design and run secure hybrid and multi-cloud foundations that unify public, private and edge environments. This enables faster releases, resilient operations and consistent governance at global scale.

Edge

Edge

We implement distributed edge architectures across plants, supply chains and vehicles. Real-time processing reduces latency, improves quality control and supports advanced in-vehicle experiences.

Agentic AI

Agentic AI

We help organisations scale AI safely from pilot to production. With strong governance and unified control planes, AI-driven services can be deployed quickly while maintaining compliance and oversight.

Infrastructure Solutions

Infrastructure Solutions

Our infrastructure solutions embed zero-trust principles, observability and resilience by design. This reduces operational risk, limits the impact of outages and supports secure OTA innovation.

Automotive

Automotive Solutions

We work with leading OEMs to modernise operating models and platforms. From digital twins to software-defined vehicles, we focus on faster launches, fewer recalls and stronger lifecycle revenue.

Case Studies

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Generative AI

NTT DATA implements scalable GenAI platform for the BMW Group

Delivered a scalable GenAI platform to support global innovation, accelerating AI use cases while maintaining enterprise-grade governance and security.

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Cloud-first service transformation

Modernised the customer service platform to improve scalability, performance and digital engagement across markets.

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Honda Trading Asia transforms operations with seamless AWS cloud migration

Migrated core systems to AWS, improving operational resilience, scalability and performance across regional operations.

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SURA enhances customer experience and streamlines reimbursement processes with the power of GenAI

Applied GenAI to streamline claims and reimbursement, reducing processing times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Our Experts

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Lucy Thornton

Managing Director & Head of Cloud & Security, Europe, NTT DATA

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Charlie Doubek

Global VP: Agentic AI, Cloud & Security, NTT DATA

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Deepak Achuthashankar

Global Automotive Solutions & Strategy Leader, NTT DATA

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