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Tech Company Behind Emojis Brings Data Solutions to Kenya

Joy KwamabyJoy Kwama
September 5, 2024
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NTT Data East Africa General Manager, Managed Services Peter Gitonga (left) ,Felicity Gitonga of Africa Business News Editor (Center), Richard Hechle (right), Managing Director NTT Data East Africa. PHOTO/ CIO Africa

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How was your experience texting before emojis were invented? These little yellow icons have completely transformed how we express our emotions and ideas online over the years. 

But do you know how this revolutionary journey began?

NTT DATA, the Japanese tech pioneer known for creating the first emojis, has been shaping the tech landscape since the 1960s.

Now, they’re making inroads in the Kenyan market with the latest data solutions.

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Empjis on a blue background. PHOTO/Vancouver is Awesome

Also Read: Why Your Internet Device is Already Intruded; How to Stay Safe


Beyond Emojis; NTT DATA Products in Kenya 

If you have used Dimension Data Wi-Fi connectivity, Cisco, or even Microsoft 365, chances are you have interacted with NTT DATA’s products. 

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“We leverage resources and partners. The Research and Development that we do ourselves, we spend about $3.6 billion every year.

“We are a ‘Glocal’ company, which means that we offer global services delivered with local expertise and knowledge,” says Managing Director, NTT DATA East and West Africa Richard Hechle. 

This user and employee first company, is bringing cutting-edge data solutions to Kenya, making work simpler, more efficient and with better results. 

From small startups to large enterprises, Kenyan businesses are increasingly relying on data to drive decision-making, improve customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge.

NTT DATA is committed to understanding the needs of every customer, including the challenges and opportunities presented within the specific market.

It then develops data solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of these clients. 

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“We have the depth of expertise and the level of partnerships, where anything in the IT ecosystem we can source for, whether internally, and we have the capability to do so, or through partnerships,” Ndung’u Njoroge, NTT DATA Middle East & Africa’s Head of Digital Network Services, added.


Also Read: Meet Man Behind the Only AI Technology That Detects Weapons


Other Solutions the Tech Company Brings to Kenya

Some of these solutions include cloud-based data management. NTT DATA provides Secure and scalable cloud solutions that allow businesses to store, manage, and access their data from anywhere, ensuring flexibility and resilience.

Additionally, they offer Data Analytics tools that enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data quickly and efficiently. 

This data can be used to provide actionable insights that inform strategy and operations.

Moreover, NTT DATA provides AI-Powered tools that can automate processes, predict trends, and enhance decision-making. 

This helps organizations to stay ahead in a competitive market.

The Sales Manager for Digital Network Service at NTT DATA Kenya Denis Wambugu, explained that NTT DATA focuses on helping businesses leverage technology to grow from connectivity to data management and cyber security. 

“We provide services that affect day to day operations of a business starting from connectivity and managed security. 

“How people interact with technology in a business and how that impacts the business. We bring local relevance to technology and how those impacts businesses,” he explained. 

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NTT DATA East and West Africa Richard Hechle. PHOTO/NTT DATA
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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a digital journalist who is dedicated to the art of storytelling, truth-telling and changing narratives. She covers diverse topics including politics, social justice, gender, humanitarian matters, and policy. Mercy is especially driven to amplify the voices of marginalized African communities and challenge the status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including dancing, gardening, reading, and meeting new people.

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