Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and NTT DATA officials announced today that the company will establish an innovation and digital delivery center in Nashville.
The global IT services leader will invest $9.9 million and create 350 jobs, including a focus on healthcare and manufacturing technology, as a result of the project. NTT DATA's new center will focus on developing and deploying digital and industry skills within the IT sector. The company will provide service delivery to local, national and international clients and serve as a cross-industry and technology showcase from its office in downtown Nashville's Capitol View.
"NTT DATA provides game-changing IT solutions to some of the world's best-known brands, and we are proud to add them to the portfolio of successful global companies that call Tennessee home. Nashville continues to be recognized as one of the top cities in the country for recruiting new talent, and we thank NTT DATA for creating exceptional opportunities for the region's workforce," said TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe.
Dan Albright, senior vice president of consulting for NTT DATA Services, added, "NTT DATA is focused on developing the next generation of consulting and technology talent to meet our clients' needs and help them address critical business problems. We are delighted to partner with the State of Tennessee and the City of Nashville to bring the best talent to our clients and contribute to the economic success of the state and region."
NTT DATA Corporation, based in Tokyo, is one of the world's largest IT and business service providers. Ranked 62nd in the Fortune Global 500, NTT DATA Corporation employs 130,000 people worldwide and delivers services in more than 50 countries. NTT DATA Services is a U.S.-based division with headquarters in Plano, Texas that employs more than 50,000 professionals who work with the world's leading brands.
Over the last five years, TNECD has supported nearly 65 economic development projects in Davidson County, resulting in more than 18,000 job commitments and $2 billion in capital investment.