If You Are Determined, You Can Achieve Anything--Take on New Challenges While Strengthening Existing Businesses.

NTT WEST continues to take on challenges together with its stakeholders to create an exciting future by using information and communication technology. The company has redefined the "NTT WEST Spirit" and designated the company purpose in pursuit of a future in which all people are happy and prosperous. We interviewed Akira Shirahase, senior vice president and executive manager of the Technology and Innovation Department, NTT WEST, about his technology strategy and his mindset as a top executive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]