Publication of "NTT IOWN Technology Report 2024 ~ INTEGRAL: Building a Sustainable Future ~"

TOKYO - October 31, 2024 - NTT Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; Representative Member of the Board and President: Akira Shimada; hereinafter "NTT") released "NTT IOWN Technology Report 2024 ～ INTEGRAL: Building a Sustainable Future ～", which outlines technology that will enable IOWN¹ to solve various social issues and achieve sustainable development.
　Since the announcement of IOWN vision in 2019, we have been steadily advancing the research, development, and deployment of the technology to realize it. In this fiscal year, we focus on four ongoing IOWN projects that can significantly contribute to the industrial sector: overseas data centers, DCI implementation at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Pavilion, remote factory maintenance and inspection, and Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices. We will share the ongoing transformations happening on the ground. Additionally, we envision the potential of IOWN for future urban development through discussions with experts.
　NTT will promote innovative research and development to surmount various global challenges and create a smart society.

Background

In a world experiencing various changes such as the emergence of generative AI and business transformation due to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), the sharp increase in power consumption due to the exponential growth of data, and the issue of labor shortages, NTT is continuously promoting innovative research and development to break through the current situation and move towards a prosperous future with a new relationship between the Earth and humanity, solving various social issues, and achieving sustainable development.

Summary

In this report, we will introduce the status and future vision of the IOWN project. We will highlight four ongoing IOWN projects that can significantly contribute to the industrial sector: overseas data centers, DCI implementation at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Pavilion, remote factory maintenance and inspection, and Photonics-Electronics Convergence devices. Through on-site coverage, we will vividly convey the key innovations of each project. Additionally, as a guest, we will welcome Seiichi Saito, who has long explored the potential of technology in urban development as the head of Panoramatiks. Together with NTT Group members, we will envision how urban development will change and what services and solutions will be realized in the near future as IOWN becomes more widespread. Finally, we will also introduce the latest trends from the IOWN Global Forum.

【CONTENTS】
INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW: The Potential and Progress of the IOWN Vision

REPORTAGE: The Impact of IOWN in Accelerating Business
　Building the Backbone of Society in 2030
　Dynamically Evolving Architecture that Integrates Emotions
　The Flexibility and Connectivity of Next-Generation Factories
　Pioneering Energy Innovation Through Photonics-Electronics Convergence

ROUNDTABLE: Unveiling IOWN's Role in Shaping Next-Generation Smart Cities

PERSPECTIVE: Expanding the IOWN Network

AFTERWORD

"NTT IOWN Technology Report 2024"

The latest version is available at the dedicated website for "NTT IOWN Technology Report". NTT will continue to publish technology reports on the latest technology trends that support the change in society.

A dedicated website for "NTT IOWN Technology Report":
https://www.rd.ntt/e/research/RDNTT20241031.html

¹IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) is a communication platform for the future that utilizes the latest optical and information processing technologies to realize a smart world.
https://www.rd.ntt/e/iown/

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