CMC Global, a member of CMC Corporation, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with NTT DATA and NTT DATA Vietnam to enhance IT service capacity for the Japanese market, while laying the groundwork for broader collaboration in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

The signing ceremony took place on January 27, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.

As part of the agreement, the three parties will cooperate across three key areas: securing delivery resources, coordinating business development, and accelerating research and development (R&D). The joint ambition is to develop a delivery model capable of meeting the demands of large-scale projects and advanced technology deployments, including AI applications.

Joining forces across the service supply chain

Under the partnership, NTT DATA will take the lead in connecting with customers, contributing expertise in large-scale system implementation, and overseeing overall project governance.

NTT DATA Vietnam will be responsible for managing remote IT service delivery from Vietnam to the Japanese market, while also coordinating with local business partners.

CMC Global will play a central role in talent development - including recruitment and training - alongside delivering solutions in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics. The company will also collaborate with CMC Corporation to broaden international business cooperation.

By leveraging the strengths of all three organizations, the partnership aims to improve preparedness for new technologies, enhance the ability to execute complex projects, and offer more flexible, competitive services tailored to evolving market needs.

The collaboration is being driven by mounting demand for technology modernization and an ongoing shortage of IT talent in Japan, as enterprises across industries accelerate digital transformation, seek operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience.

Vietnam continues to emerge as a preferred destination for IT services, thanks to its growing pool of skilled professionals, scalable workforce, and proven experience serving Japanese clients.

CMC Global’s selection by NTT DATA and NTT DATA Vietnam underscores its capabilities and credibility as a trusted partner in both markets.

Accelerating CMC’s “AI-X” vision for global transformation

This partnership marks a significant step in CMC Global’s alignment with CMC Corporation’s strategic vision for 2026, encapsulated in the message “Accelerate your AI-X.” The strategy focuses on integrating AI into clients’ business challenges and growth ambitions, while elevating service quality to global standards.

Looking further ahead, CMC aspires to become “a global-scale AI transformation company” - a Global AI-X Company.

Following an ecosystem model built over 33 years of development, CMC has established four core pillars: Digital Infrastructure, Technology & Solutions, International Business, and Research & Education. The group is expanding its international footprint through a philosophy of “growing alongside substantive growth.”

In 2025, CMC’s international markets grew by approximately 30%, while profits rose by 34%. The Group now operates in 30 countries and maintains representative offices in more than 10.

Notably, CMC has launched entities in Malaysia (CMC Global Malaysia) and the United States (CMC North America), and is actively pursuing formalities to establish offices in key US states, including Illinois, California, Texas, and Florida. Further international expansion is planned for 2026.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Trung Chinh, Chairman of CMC Corporation, noted: “The three-party partnership signing is a strong step forward for CMC on its path to global markets - delivering international-class services and realizing the ambition to become a global AI transformation company, A Global AI-X Company, from now to 2030.”

Going forward, the three partners will continue to advance joint research and implementation initiatives to reinforce their development framework, elevate service quality, and support large-scale AI-driven projects for the Japanese market.

PV