NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and IBM Japan have entered into a basic agreement to jointly explore the development of a platform for safely governing the use of AI agents. They will work out the details of AI governance design, applicable areas and a service delivery model for commercialization.
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and IBM Japan entered into a basic agreement on 7 October 2026 covering collaboration in the field of AI governance. The companies will jointly explore the development of mechanisms for monitoring the use of AI agents and managing and auditing that use on an ongoing basis in accordance with laws and regulations and internal policies.
Through the collaboration, the companies aim to achieve governance fit for the AI agent era by combining a platform for safely using data and AI agents with mechanisms for appropriately managing and auditing usage. Specifically, they will work on three areas: exploring the architecture and use cases, exploring applicable areas, and exploring a service delivery model and implementation structure for commercialization.
Going forward, the companies will advance the exploration and testing of AI governance mechanisms, use cases and service formats, and will decide whether to commercialize the initiative based on the results. They said they will promote initiatives in management and governance, security and operations, contributing to the advancement of corporate AI use.
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS has a track record in data security and digital identity, while IBM has global expertise in AI governance, AI security and AI risk management.