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We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through\nresponsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with\nunmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and\napplication services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move\nconfidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more\nthan 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as\nestablished and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each\nyear in R&D.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. 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