NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Monday the commissioning of its Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025.

NTT DATA said in a statement that the MIST is an 8,100-kilometer cable that can carry over 200 terabits per second (Tbps).

It is one of the largest cables in Asia, and will connect Malaysia, India, Singapore and Thailand.

It marks a milestone as NTT DATA’s first cable system to establish direct connectivity to and from India, enhancing global connectivity and adding critical infrastructure for the country’s rapidly growing digital economy.

MIST was connected to NTT DATA’s Mumbai landing station in February 2023 and its Chennai landing station in May 2023.

It is noted that NTT has been growing and investing in India for over a decade.

Adding to that, the firm has now opened its biggest data center campus in India, a facility that can hold over 500 MW of power, when fully operational.

The company operates almost two-thirds of its data centers in India on renewable energy.

It is committed to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 in all its data centers and operations.

Featuring advanced infrastructure, including an underground tunnel for seamless connectivity and cooling technologies, the campus highlights safety, innovation and sustainability.

As the third-largest data center provider globally, and the largest in India, NTT DATA is scaling its global capacity from over 1,500 MW to exceed 2,000 MW.

With significant growth in India, where it holds leading market share, it aims to add 400 MW more in the coming years.

NTT DATA is also the only data center service provider with over 200 MW of artificial intelligence (AI) load already deployed worldwide.

The firm also announced that it is upgrading and expanding its Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, India.

The center will focus on AI, digital twin and quantum computing projects.

With this, the company has 11 global innovation centers across 11 countries that will boost hiring of specialized talent to manage projects for global companies, driving AI-led technology solutions, particularly with agentic AI.

“India is key in our global strategy, fueled by its rapid economic and digital expansion,

“NTT DATA has powered the IT infrastructure in India and globally, notably in data center capacity,” said Akira Shimada, President and Chief Executive Officer, NTT.

According to him, currently, India is one of the firm’s top ten revenue-generating markets.

“We are investing $59 billion globally over 5 years from FY2023 to FY2027 into growth areas, including data centers and AI,

“We are committed to delivering our integrated full-stack proposition to our clients across data centers, network, applications, business process as a service (BPaaS), managed services, cloud, security, and AI solutions,” he added.

Abhijit Dubey, CEO, NTT DATA, Inc, said accelerating India’s digital future with the commissioning of MIST is the firm’s latest milestone in strengthening global digital highways that connect new markets and power AI innovation.

“Our MIST cable landing at the Gateway of India, Mumbai truly serves as India’s gateway to the world,” he said.

According to him, the firm’s $3 billion investment in India’s digital infrastructure over the last decade reflects its confidence in the region’s exceptional talent and robust tech ecosystem.

“We remain committed to expanding our presence and strategic investments in the country that will elevate India to one of our top five markets within the next three years,” he added.

Avinash Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, India, NTT DATA, said that the Indian economy is currently in a growth phase both as a top market and a hub of innovation, talent and opportunity.

“Over the years we have grown through acquisitions and currently have 3000 clients in India. We will continue to build on this momentum to drive transformation across key industries such as banking, manufacturing and automotive,

“We are witnessing an era of evolutionary tech and are confident in our ability to robustly meet the demand in the areas of technology solutions, data centers, infrastructure management, and applications,” he added.

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