TOKYO, JAPAN, August 27, 2025 — NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation) announced today that it has been recognized in the Gartner report “Competitive Landscape: NaaS Communications Service Providers” as one of the eight Network as a Service (NaaS)¹ communications providers worldwide. In the report, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS for its unified and secure network service “docomo business RINK^®” is mentioned.

1. Key Trends in the NaaS Market as Identified by Gartner (quoted directly from the report)

• The integration of AI and machine learning (ML) in network operations is transforming network-as-a-service (NaaS) platforms, enabling smarter, flexible networks that reduce operational costs and minimize downtime.
• The integration of networking and security via secure access service edge (SASE) is increasingly critical for enabling secure and scalable access in hybrid and remote work environments.
• There is a meaningful demand shift from traditional capital expenditure (capex) models to operating expenditure (opex) models for network services, with enterprises seeking financial flexibility and scalability through subscription or usage-based pricing, especially in hyperscaler cloud connectivity.

2. Features of docomo business RINK^®

docomo business RINK^® is an integrated, security-driven network service that delivers SASE by incorporating a range of the security capabilities essential for corporate ICT environments. As a NaaS solution, docomo business RINK is unique in providing end-to-end, software-defined (SD) networking,² including flexible and efficient connectivity to customer locations.

Through its web portal, users can easily add connections or make configuration changes while benefiting from usage-based billing down to the minute. This minimizes ICT investment costs, allowing businesses to access and pay just for the features they need when they need them. By providing immediate and adaptable solutions, docomo business RINK addresses the kinds of ICT challenges increasingly faced by corporations, such as the need to accommodate diverse working styles, implementing AI and digital transformation initiatives, and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Additionally, it offers a variety of network access options, including fixed-line and mobile connectivity, tailored to different environments such as offices, homes, or retail locations. These on-demand bandwidth adjustments enable efficient support for operations requiring intensive use of AI model training data, creating an ideal network environment for the AI era. The direct access it offers to cloud-based security functions and various cloud services provide a secure data flow environment. Furthermore, AI-driven operational management optimizes clients’ ICT environments.

Going forward, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS remains committed to expanding docomo business RINK’s features to support the realization of a next-generation ICT platform (AI-Centric ICT Platform) aligned with the AI era. This platform aims to enable companies to leverage AI to achieve transformational improvements in productivity, competitiveness, and business model innovation, providing a secure and flexible ICT environment tailored to customers’ needs during AI adoption.

Gartner^®, Competitive Landscape: NaaS Communications Service Providers, Dennis Stevens et al., 11 July 2025
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