NCS links agentic AI to NVIDIA stack for sovereign use
NCS has integrated its agentic AI platforms with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, targeting wider use of what it calls secure and sovereign AI across enterprise and public sector deployments.
The move links NCS products such as Sunshine.AI, Video AI, Physical AI and its AI and Data Analytics Platform with NVIDIA's enterprise software stack. The combined offering aims to close a common gap between early-stage AI trials and production systems that must run at scale under tighter operational controls.
Agentic AI refers to software systems that can interpret requests and take actions across workflows. NCS is focusing on environments with strict requirements for data governance, security and resilience, positioning the integration as a way to deploy AI agents while maintaining control over sensitive information.
Production focus
The work builds on agentic AI solutions introduced at the NCS Impact Forum 2025, including Video AI, an agentic AI platform, and Machine Learning Operations and AI Operations that use AI agents. NCS said it has expanded from three initial solutions into a broader portfolio aimed at more complex, mission-critical use cases.
The architecture supports on-premises and cloud deployments, including hybrid setups. NCS said this approach keeps data under the organisation's control, a requirement in regulated sectors.
Healthcare, financial services, telecommunications and the public sector often face restrictions on where data can be stored and processed. Many organisations in these sectors also need predictable performance and established incident-response processes for systems used in daily operations.
NCS framed the initiative around these constraints, using "sovereign AI" to describe systems that operate under local control and governance, with an emphasis on security and operational resilience.
"Organisations want AI that solves business problems at scale, not just proofs-of-concept, and they want it without risking data security. AI, accompanied by Digital Resilience, is key," said Sam Liew, CEO-Designate, NCS.
Use cases
NCS outlined a range of deployment scenarios for the combined platforms and software. One is AI-powered service desks that can resolve customer requests faster by handling routine queries and workflow steps. Another is smart video systems that can identify safety risks in schools and public spaces.
It also highlighted intelligent logistics platforms that coordinate warehouses and fleets. Real-time monitoring for transport and city services is another target, using live operational data for incident management and response.
These examples reflect areas where organisations have been experimenting with AI but struggle with integration, governance and operational readiness. Moving AI into production can require changes to monitoring, access controls, auditability and model management.
NVIDIA AI Enterprise is used by organisations that standardise on NVIDIA's software layer for building and deploying AI applications. NCS did not disclose commercial terms or customer commitments related to the integration.
Regional provider
NCS is a subsidiary of Singtel Group and operates across Asia Pacific. It has more than 15,000 staff across 55 specialisations and works with government agencies and enterprises. Its portfolio spans digital, data, cloud and platforms, as well as applications, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity.
NCS described the NVIDIA-based initiative as reinforcing its position as a sovereign AI technology provider. The focus on sovereignty and on-premises or hybrid deployment aligns with a broader shift among governments and regulated industries to keep certain datasets and decision systems under domestic or organisational control.
"By integrating NVIDIA technology with NCS' platform delivering mission-critical systems, we are helping clients improve customer service, run operations more efficiently and make faster, better decisions with the right safeguards in place," said Liew.