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NTT DATA Partners with Saal.ai to Accelerate AI Adoption and Advanced Digital Infrastructure in the Region

Monday 23 February 2026 09:33
NTT DATA Partners with Saal.ai to Accelerate AI Adoption and Advanced Digital Infrastructure in the Region

NTT DATA, a global leader in artificial intelligence, technology services, and digital business solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Saal.ai, a specialized provider of artificial intelligence and big data solutions. The partnership aims to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions and ready-to-scale infrastructure to support AI applications across the region.

The collaboration combines NTT DATA’s global capabilities in large-scale delivery, secure digital infrastructure, and deep industry expertise with Saal.ai’s locally developed portfolio of AI and big data products and industry-focused solutions. Together, the two companies seek to accelerate the adoption of responsible AI, modernize technology systems, and strengthen data-driven industries.

Joint Development and Industry-Specific Solutions

Under the partnership, both companies will jointly develop and deploy AI and machine learning solutions, including generative AI applications, agent-based analytics, intelligent automation, and sector-specific use cases. These solutions will be supported by advanced data engineering capabilities, real-time analytics, and governed data platforms.

The collaboration also includes the design and implementation of flexible, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support AI workloads across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. This includes MLOps platforms and high-performance data pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable AI operations.

Executive Statements

Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai, stated that the collaboration represents a key step toward enabling organizations to adopt AI at scale by combining expertise to deliver practical and responsible solutions with tangible business impact.

Meanwhile, Mehenned Khattab, Managing Director of NTT DATA in the UAE, emphasized that the partnership will accelerate clients’ AI adoption journeys through secure, scalable solutions that support sustainable digital transformation.