Today we are celebrating a significant milestone—the 20^th anniversary of NTT Communications (NTT Com). This would not have been possible without the help of many people, especially our loyal clients who have steadily supported NTT Com. I take this opportunity to express once again our deep appreciation.

NTT Com was established in 1999 to provide long-distance, international and Internet communications as part of the NTT Group's major reorganization. Over the past 20 years, NTT Com has expanded its business to widely meet client needs, from Internet services, such as OCN, to global network services and then to smart businesses utilizing AI and IoT. And now, the NTT Group has established NTT Ltd. to strengthen the NTT brand's global presence and worldwide business capabilities. Under this global business integration, NTT Com will steadily continue to provide Japan-based clients with end-to-end, one-stop support for their Japanese and global businesses.

In view of the ongoing changes in our business environment and the needs of our clients, we are treating our 20^th anniversary as a new start for our next 10 to 20 years of operation, aiming to help build a smart world for people and the planet as a "DX Enabler™" that leverages innovative communications.

Tetsuya Shoji
President & CEO
NTT Communications