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SKT Expands A.'s Call Features to All Subscribers

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Monday, April 1, 2024

By adding the call service to A. for Android, SKT now offers not only basic AI-based phone features such as call recording and call summary, but also A.

Key Points: 
  • By adding the call service to A. for Android, SKT now offers not only basic AI-based phone features such as call recording and call summary, but also A.
  • Moreover, to strengthen protection for users against spam and phishing calls, SKT added "AI Spam Indicator" to A.
  • The upgraded AI-based call features can be used by SKT subscribers via sign-ups.
  • Non-SKT subscribers can still use the A. app for call recording and call summary as well as features that assist their everyday lives.

SKT, Iceotope and SK Enmove Join Forces for AI Data Center Innovation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Since air conditioning and cooling systems consume the largest amount of energy in data centers, the key to realizing an energy-efficient AI data center lies in reducing the power consumption of these systems.

Key Points: 
  • Since air conditioning and cooling systems consume the largest amount of energy in data centers, the key to realizing an energy-efficient AI data center lies in reducing the power consumption of these systems.
  • Under the MOU, SKT, Iceotope and SK Enmove will collaborate to deploy Precision Liquid Cooling (PLC)* using SK Enmove's thermal fluid at SKT's AI Data Center Testbed.
  • The AI Autonomous Cooling System will analyze the temperature and power load in the AI data center and automatically control the supply temperature and flow rate of thermal fluids in the CDUs to increase the operational efficiency of the AI data center.
  • "We are thrilled to be collaborating with SKT and SK Enmove on AI data center innovation and look forward to helping them and their customers to realize energy-efficiency in their facilities with our Precision Liquid Cooling solutions," said David Craig, CEO of Iceotope.

SKT, Deutsche Telekom, e&, Singtel, and SoftBank Corp. Announce Plan to Establish a Joint Venture

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Through the Joint Venture Company, the five companies plan to develop Large Language Models (LLMs) specifically tailored to the needs of telecommunications companies (telcos).

Key Points: 
  • Through the Joint Venture Company, the five companies plan to develop Large Language Models (LLMs) specifically tailored to the needs of telecommunications companies (telcos).
  • Deutsche Telekom boasts about 250 million subscribers across 12 countries, including Germany and the U.S.
  • Compared to general LLMs, telco-specific LLMs are more attuned to the telecommunications domain and better at understanding user intent.
  • And our joint venture brings Europe and Asia closer together," said Claudia Nemat, Board Member Deutsche Telekom for Technology and Innovation.

SK Telecom and Deutsche Telekom to Jointly Develop Telco-specific LLM

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a telco-specific LLM that enables global telecommunication companies (telcos) to develop generative AI models easily and quickly.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") and Deutsche Telekom today announced that they signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a telco-specific LLM that enables global telecommunication companies (telcos) to develop generative AI models easily and quickly.
  • SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to collaborate with AI companies such as Anthropic (Claude 2) and Meta (Llama2) to co-develop a multilingual – i.e, German, English, Korean, etc.
  • To this end, SKT and Deutsche Telekom plan to jointly develop AI platform technologies that telcos can use to create generative AI services to reduce both development time and cost.
  • This will elevate our generative AI tools," says Claudia Nemat, Member of the Board of Management for Technology and Innovation at Deutsche Telekom.

SK Telecom Announces AI Pyramid Strategy to Become a Global AI Company

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") today announced its ambition to become a global AI company by strengthening its own AI competitiveness and cooperating with partners throughout the globe.

Key Points: 
  • - SKT sets forth 'AI Pyramid Strategy' to accelerate innovation centered around three key areas: AI Infrastructure, AI Transformation (AIX) and AI Service.
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT") today announced its ambition to become a global AI company by strengthening its own AI competitiveness and cooperating with partners throughout the globe.
  • SKT's CEO Ryu Young-sang unveiled the new 'AI Pyramid Strategy,' which aims to innovate industry, society, and life centered around three key areas including AI Infrastructure, AI Transformation (AIX) and AI Service.
  • SKT aims to leap into a global AI company that leads the AI ecosystem by strengthening its own competitiveness in areas including the personal AI assistant 'A.

SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e&, and Singtel Form Global Telco AI Alliance for Collaboration and Innovation in AI

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Four major global telcos joined forces to launch the Global Telco AI Alliance to accelerate AI transformation of the existing telco business and create new business opportunities with AI services.

Key Points: 
  • Four major global telcos joined forces to launch the Global Telco AI Alliance to accelerate AI transformation of the existing telco business and create new business opportunities with AI services.
  • They signed a Multilateral MOU for cooperation in the AI business, which includes the co-development of the Telco AI Platform.
  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, "SKT"), Deutsche Telekom, e& and Singtel today announced that they formed the Global Telco AI Alliance to create a new customer experience and make a difference in the lives of global citizens using AI technology.
  • The four members of the Global Telco AI Alliance agreed to make joint efforts to accelerate AI transformation of the existing telco business, and develop new growth drivers through new AI-powered business models.

Joby Welcomes $100 Million Investment as It Expands Partnership With SK Telecom

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced that SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”), South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced that SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”), South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629341584/en/
    The Joby aircraft flying in the skies over Marina, California.
  • Today’s investment is expected to lead to the development of further partnerships across the mobility ecosystem in Korea, led by SKT.
  • “We will do our utmost to promote the demonstration and commercialization of urban air mobility in Korea, based on our partnership with Joby Aviation,” added Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SKT.

SKT to Lead AI Transformation in Industry and Society with AI Services and Technologies

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Monday, February 27, 2023

CEO Ryu explained that SKT is facilitating AI transformation of industries with its AI technologies.

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  • CEO Ryu explained that SKT is facilitating AI transformation of industries with its AI technologies.
  • In the media business, the company is preparing AI TV, AI commerce and AI content to enhance customer experience and accelerate AI transformation across the media value chain.
  • CEO Ryu stressed that SKT aims to create a better world with AI by tackling social problems by utilizing AI technologies.
  • CEO Ryu said that SKT will accelerate AI innovations through partnerships and collaborations with AI tech companies.

SKT to Showcase Future Technologies at MWC Barcelona 2023

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, hereinafter referred to as "SKT") today announced that it will participate in MWC Barcelona 2023 to be held from February 27 to March 2 to showcase its innovative future technologies and expand global partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, hereinafter referred to as "SKT") today announced that it will participate in MWC Barcelona 2023 to be held from February 27 to March 2 to showcase its innovative future technologies and expand global partnerships.
  • Moreover, the company will showcase next-generation (6G) mobile network technologies, security technologies based on quantum mechanics, and 'ifland' its metaverse service launched in the global market.
  • At MWC Barcelona 2023, CEO Ryu plans to meet with global tech firms in areas such as AI, metaverse and telecommunications to expand the company's partnerships and collaborations.
  • "We will take this year's MWC as an opportunity to further expand our technologies and services in the global market."

Spire Global Appoints Seyed Miri as Director of Space Services for Australia and New Zealand

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (Spire or the Company), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced the appointment of Seyed Miri as Director of Space Services for Australia and New Zealand.

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  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (Spire or the Company), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced the appointment of Seyed Miri as Director of Space Services for Australia and New Zealand.
  • He is based in Melbourne, Australia, and will report to Kamal Arafeh, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220721005932/en/
    Spire Global Appoints Seyed Miri as Director of Space Services for Australia and New Zealand (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this role, Miri will lead business development, client relationship management and the overall expansion of Spire Space Services, the companys Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS) business, in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Over the past two decades, Ive witnessed the evolution and growth of the space industry in Australia and New Zealand.