NTT DATA named a Leader by Everest Group in Sustainable IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 report

February 10, 2025

NTT DATA Group Corporation

TOKYO - February 10, 2025 - NTT DATA,a global digital business and IT services Leader, today announced it has been named a Leader by Everest Group in its Sustainable IT Services PEAK Matrix^® Assessment 2025 report. (PDF : 1.7MB)

The report highlighted several of NTT DATA's strengths, including its comprehensive portfolio focused on cloud energy management, green software, and IT asset lifecycle management. NTT DATA's work in developing lightweight, low-power language models was recognized for improving operational efficiency and promoting scalable, sustainable generative AI solutions.

Clients of NTT DATA expressed strong appreciation for the company's domain and technical expertise in sustainable IT, as well as its exceptional account management capabilities, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in helping organizations achieve their sustainability goals.

The company's partnership with the Green Software Foundation to create the SCI standard and advance the global green IT agenda was noted as a standout achievement, reflecting its leadership in promoting environmentally responsible practices across the industry through meaningful contributions.

NTT DATA's efforts to address hardware sustainability were also cited in the report, specifically its close collaboration with OEMs on e-waste circularity programs and initiatives to manage IT hardware carbon footprints. The company's introduction of Green Function-as-a-Service, which enhances software sustainability by selecting eco-friendly data centers for each function call, was also commended for its innovation and impact.

"This recognition by Everest Group as a Leader in Sustainable IT Services underscores NTT DATA's sustainability heritage and innovative DNA. We are determined to pioneer solutions that blend environmental responsibility with cutting-edge technology, empowering clients to achieve their goals. From green software to global partnerships, we continue to drive meaningful change for a sustainable future." said David Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer, NTT DATA, Inc.

"Sustainable IT is reshaping how organizations reduce their environmental impact. Providers enable greener practices with data center optimization, sustainable cloud solutions, and energy-efficient software, helping businesses to cut emissions and achieve sustainability goals," says Rita Soni, Principal Analyst, Everest Group. "NTT DATA's sustainable IT services focus on cloud energy management, green software, and IT asset lifecycle management. Innovations such as Green Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) and low-power language models support scalable, sustainable solutions. Collaborations with OEMs on e-waste circularity and its partnership with the Green Software Foundation reinforce NTT DATA's leadership in green IT. Clients value its technical expertise and strong account management, earning NTT DATA recognition as a Leader in Everest Group's Sustainable IT Services PEAK Matrix^® Assessment 2025."

This distinction recognises NTT DATA's strong vision, capabilities, and market impact among 21 sustainable IT service providers evaluated in the report. According to Everest Group, Leaders in this assessment demonstrate mature, end-to-end sustainable IT offerings, robust solutions for environmental data monitoring, strong joint-GTM strategies with hyperscalers and green IT providers, active contributions to global sustainability initiatives, and investment into cultivating sustainable IT talent.