Technology is giving Australia- Japan cooperation a new force, turning decades of trust into innovation, resilience and growth. For NTT Data Australia and New Zealand, that means using industry artificial intelligence expertise to help clients achieve improved business outcomes.
Led by Executive Managing Director David McKeering, the company brings the scale of NTT Data’s global business, a $30 billion technology group that invests $3 billion in research and development each year, into a market where AI is reshaping industries.
In Australia, demand is rising in banking, financial services, government, public services, mining and energy, healthcare and education, where AI is enabling organizations to drive innovation and competitive differentiation while improving efficiency.
“As part of a Japanese-founded technology group, we bring a long-term mindset and a deep commitment to quality, precision and innovation,” McKeering said, “and combine that with a strong understanding of the region.”
McKeering sees NTT Data as a technology partner, helping organizations make smarter investments while anticipating change. “We help clients look around corners and see what is coming next in technology,” he said.
In Australia, that means helping companies manage technology debt, modernize legacy systems and use emerging technology such as AI, automation, quantum computing and advanced data platforms in ways that create sustainable business value. It also means supporting public-sector organizations moving toward modern, digital government services.
“As part of a Japanese-founded technology group, we bring a long-term mindset and a deep commitment to quality, precision and innovation.”
David McKeering, Executive Managing Director of NTT Data Australia and New Zealand
NTT Data’s partnerships with the University of Melbourne and University of Technology Sydney reflect a long-term commitment to Australia’s academic and innovation communities. Through these collaborations, NTT Data is bringing its global strength to support the innovation needed to shape Australia’s future digital economy.
As AI adoption accelerates, McKeering believes leaders must remain focused on purpose, governance and human judgment.
“There must always be a human at the helm,” he said.
