Vendor Analysis
published on Aug 25, 2017
Report Overview:
NTT Data Services has developed a proprietary automation stack and command center as the basis for its process automation incorporating not just RPA. NLP, and machine learning capability but also developing specialist bots for complementary process management activities such as QA and the application of lean to automated processes. The command center covers both bot implementation and management.
NTT Data Services developed the concept of the automated FTE (AFTE) as a unit of work several years ago and for the last two years has been targeting every supervisor within its delivery organization with an annual 5%-15% AFTE
Who is this Report for:
NelsonHall’s Business Process Transformation through RPA & AI profile of NTT Data Services is a comprehensive assessment of NTT Data Services’ automation-centric service offerings and capabilities in support of business process transformation designed for:
- Sourcing managers monitoring the capabilities of existing suppliers to deliver process transformation and automation using RPA and/or AI technologies and identifying vendor suitability for RFPs seeking automation-led process transformation or business process services
- Vendor marketing, sales and business managers looking to benchmark themselves against their peers
- Financial analysts and investors specializing in the support services sector.
Scope of this Report:
The report provides a comprehensive and objective analysis of NTT Data Services’ offerings, capabilities, and market presence in support of business process transformation through the application of RPA and AI technology including:
- Analysis of the company’s offerings and key service components for achieving business process transformation through the application of RPA and AI technology
- Analysis of the company’s delivery organization for delivering business process transformation through the application of RPA and AI technology
- Analysis of the profile of the company’s RPA and AI-based services customer base, including the company’s targeting strategy and examples of current contracts
- Revenue estimates for the company’s RPA and AI-centric services
- Identification of the company’s strategy, emphasis and new developments in support of business process transformation through the application of RPA and AI technology
- Analysis of the company’s strengths, weaknesses and outlook in achieving business process transformation through the application of RPA and AI technology.
Key Findings & Highlights:
NTT Data Services is essentially focusing on incorporating RPA within its current business process services engagements using its operations supervisors and central automation team to drive automation targets.
NTT Data Services estimates that it typically delivers a 30%-35% cost saving by use of RPA. Examples of potential additional benefits beyond cost savings delivered by NTT Data Services’ use of RPA and AI include:
- Health plans are expected to pay 90% of claims within 30 days. Using RPA, it is possible to pay 90% of claims within 15 days
- For life insurance, use of a tablet by the insurance salesperson followed by use of RPA facilitates instant approval of policies and hence potentially a significant up-tick in sales.