Partner profile
KDDI America
Global Total IT Solutions for Multinational Enterprises
Founded 1989 · New York, NY · 20,000+ employees · Subsidiary or division
Partnership Overview
Who KDDI America is built for
Multinational enterprises operating across regions, particularly Japanese companies with US/Americas operations, or US-based multinationals expanding into Asia. Strong fit for manufacturers, trading companies, financial services, and logistics firms needing global IT governance, secure cross-border network, and integrated colocation/cloud/communications.
KDDI America is the US subsidiary of KDDI Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 Japanese telecommunications carrier operating in over 100 countries and 60+ cities worldwide. KDDI America delivers an integrated ICT portfolio for multinational enterprises spanning network connectivity (Global IP-VPN, SD-WAN, Internet, peering), data centers and colocation, managed cloud, security/zero-trust, omnichannel messaging across 700+ global SMS networks, RPA/IoT solutions, and IT helpdesk services. The company specializes in supporting Japanese multinationals and global enterprises operating across North, Central, and South America, with deep expertise in cross-border digital transformation, governance, and security.
- VerifiedAug 7, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 6 categories
- 37 yrsin business, since 1989
- 20,000+employees
Why teams pick KDDI America
- Fortune Global 500 parent (KDDI Corporation)
- Operations in 100+ countries, 60+ cities
- Owned global IP-VPN backbone and Telehouse data center network
- Unique expertise supporting Japanese multinationals operating globally
- End-to-end ICT stack (connectivity + colocation + cloud + communications)
- + direct global SMS network relationships
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- Fortune Global 500 ranking (parent KDDI Corporation)Proof point
- GSMA memberProof point
- Long-standing carrier reputation in JapanProof point
Notable clients
Vendor-reported- TGToyoda Gosei
- UMUno Minda India
- NDNitto Denko (China) Investment
- IUImuraya USA
- NSNippon Steel Trading Americas
Showa Denko K.K. (revamped European IT infrastructure on KDDI Global IP-VPN) · Vietnam Development Construction Co.
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through KDDI America
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from KDDI America's Connectivity & SASE, Communications & CX, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Managed IT & Cloud Ops, Cloud Migration & Modernization, and Data Center & Colocation solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
KDDI America provides enterprise internet access and IP peering over its owned global IP-VPN backbone, connecting multinational sites across the Americas and beyond.
- Owned global backbone Connectivity rides KDDI's owned global IP-VPN backbone and Telehouse data center network for end-to-end control.
- 100+ country reach Operations span over 100 countries and 60+ cities to serve globally distributed enterprises.
SD-WAN
KDDI America delivers global IP-VPN and SD-WAN to interconnect multinational enterprise locations with carrier-grade performance across continents.
- Integrated ICT stack SD-WAN is delivered as part of an end-to-end stack spanning connectivity, colocation, cloud, and communications.
- Multinational expertise Deep experience supporting Japanese multinationals operating across global markets.
Communications & CX
CPaaS / Messaging APIs
KDDI America delivers omnichannel CPaaS messaging with direct reach into more than 700 global SMS networks for enterprise customer engagement.
- 700+ SMS networks Direct relationships with over 700 global SMS networks enable broad omnichannel reach.
- Global enterprise scale Backed by a Fortune Global 500 parent operating in 100+ countries.
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Hybrid / Multi-Cloud
KDDI America provides managed hybrid and multi-cloud configuration across major hyperscalers, integrated with its global connectivity and colocation portfolio.
- End-to-end ICT Cloud is unified with connectivity, colocation, and communications under one provider.
- Cross-border governance Expertise in IT governance and security for multinationals spanning regions.
Microsoft Azure
AWSData Center & Colocation
Colocation
KDDI America offers data center and colocation services through the global Telehouse network, supporting multinational enterprises across multiple continents.
- Telehouse network Colocation is delivered via KDDI's owned global Telehouse data center footprint.
- Cross-continent footprint Data center colocation spans continents to support globally distributed operations.
How KDDI America delivers
24/7 helpdesk and managed services with multi-language support; designated consultants for enterprise customers (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesFully managed across 100+ countries with 24/7 support.
- Managed Cloud ServicesFully managed with 24/7 operational support.
- Managed Security ServicesFully managed with 24/7 monitoring and support.
- Managed IT ServicesFully managed with 24/7 helpdesk and technical support.
- Integration ServicesProject-based system integration and deployment.
Automate/AI, built in · Integrates 3rd-party AI. Integrates 3rd-party AI capabilities through Microsoft, Google, and RPA partnerships. KDDI parent invests in AI for telecom and connected cars. Smart Factory IoT & Automation Services leverage AI for industrial use cases.
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