Transforming Development with DevaaS Anthem
NTT Comware, headquartered in Tokyo, is set to revolutionize IT system development with the introduction of its new cloud service,
DevaaS Anthem, on May 20, 2025. This service is the first of its kind globally to integrate
Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, addressing the growing need for efficient software development environments, while ensuring stability independent of external conditions.
A Closer Look at DevaaS Anthem
DevaaS, standing for
Development as a Service, is built on two decades of NTT Comware’s expertise in open-source software technologies. Designed as an
Internal Developer Platform (IDP), DevaaS enables companies to enhance operational efficiency significantly while managing their development environments more effectively. By employing the
Red Hat® OpenStack® Platform,
DevaaS Anthem balances improved availability with robust security governance and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Key Features of DevaaS Anthem
The new service leverages the latest Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift to provide flexibility that meets the foundational requirements of diverse development projects. This accelerates the adoption of the latest technologies, improving responsiveness to business needs, and facilitating companies’ digital transformation.
Some notable features include:
- - Minimized Downtime: Unlike traditional architectures that require extensive updates, DevaaS Anthem utilizes a container-based control plane to ensure that firmware upgrades are conducted at a Pod level, drastically reducing downtime. Deployment processes previously lasting hours can now be completed in minutes, significantly enhancing the development process’s effectiveness.
- - Emulation for Latest Hardware Features: The service offers virtualization implementations suited for the latest operating systems, including Windows 11’s Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM), ensuring developers have access to optimal environments for various projects.
- - Network Workload Flattening: By redistributing network configurations across all compute resources, DevaaS Anthem addresses the performance dips often encountered when multiple tenants share resources, leading to stable network performance regardless of virtual machine counts.
- - Enhanced Security: Robust security features protect sensitive project data from theft and destruction, while audit and log management capabilities improve traceability of internal activities, ensuring system administrators can operate confidently.
Expanding Accessibility
Since its inception, DevaaS has been expanded to serve various NTT Group companies, including solutions like
NTT Data Group's Integrated Development Cloud and
DevaaS Regalia. Currently, the service supports 24,000 virtual machines as of March 2025, illustrating its widespread adoption across the industry.
As development methodologies and tools diversify, agility and speed in development have become the new standard. Consequently, the DevaaS platform must adapt to future needs and emerging technologies. The advent of DevaaS Anthem encapsulates NTT Comware’s commitment to support a new generation of developers with cutting-edge architecture and functionality.
Future Prospects
Going forward, DevaaS Anthem will continue to bolster high-quality system development by pairing with AI services and other efficiency-enhancing tools. NTT Comware is also focused on integrating into
zero-trust security infrastructures, including identity services to provide a reliable and effective cloud service for system development.
Message from Red Hat
Mike Barrett, Vice President and General Manager of the Hybrid Cloud Platform at Red Hat, expressed his enthusiasm regarding this collaboration: "We are delighted to see NTT Comware commercializing Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, modernizing their development platform. By executing virtualized and cloud-native applications on a unified platform, customer responsiveness, operational efficiency, and environmental scaling have become significantly easier. The power of open-source technology will continue to drive innovation in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, and we look forward to our continued partnership with NTT Comware."
Conclusion
With DevaaS Anthem, NTT Comware is setting a new benchmark for development environments, demonstrating how innovative service offerings can help shape the future of IT systems development. As organizations strive for digital transformation, the launch of this service arrives at a crucial time, ensuring that developers are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.