NTT DATA announced the launch of Tsuzumi through the Microsoft Azure AI Models-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering. This development marks a significant milestone in their 25-year collaboration, focused on creating technological solutions that drive sustainability and innovation. Tsuzumi, a Large Language Model (LLM) proficient in Japanese and English, addresses environmental and financial challenges by adjusting model size without compromising performance, making advanced AI technologies accessible to a wider range of users. The model’s operational adaptability, through efficient tuning processes with industry adapters, enhances its relevance and versatility, reducing service provisioning costs.
- Milestone Launch: Tsuzumi AI model released on Microsoft Azure AI MaaS platform, marking a 25-year collaboration.
- Advanced Capabilities: Tsuzumi supports Japanese and English, tackling environmental and financial challenges by adjusting model size while maintaining performance.
- Operational Adaptability: Features efficient tuning with industry adapters for customized knowledge learning, enhancing versatility and reducing costs.
- Future Expansion: Initially available in Japan, with plans to expand globally and advancements in multimodality to meet evolving business needs.