Application of AI Technology in Firefighting and Safety... KT's Digital Innovation in Firefighting and Safety

KT Collaborates with Building Management Specialist Johnson Controls

KT announced on the 27th that it will promote digital innovation in the fire safety industry through a convergence business based on an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in collaboration with Johnson Controls Korea. Lim Chae-hwan, Head of KT AI/DX Convergence Business Division (left), and Ha Un-sik, CEO of Johnson Controls Korea, are taking a commemorative photo after signing the business agreement.

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] As interest in safety increases due to COVID-19, climate change, and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, KT is leading digital transformation (DX) in the fire and safety sector.

On the 27th, KT announced that it will promote digital innovation in the fire industry through a convergence business based on an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in collaboration with Johnson Controls Korea.

KT and Johnson Controls Korea will jointly pursue ▲intelligent and digital transformation in the fire sector ▲integrated building safety management ▲collaboration on convergence technology businesses that can create synergy between the two companies ▲development of an AI-based fire safety platform ▲research on false alarms (alarms triggered in non-fire situations).

KT and Johnson Controls Korea expect this collaboration to accelerate the slow digital transformation in the fire industry. The two companies aim to become first movers in the digital innovation of the fire industry through multifaceted efforts such as discovering new markets and business models.

Johnson Controls Korea is leading the implementation of safe and smart buildings by combining the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning with building products and services based on ‘OpenBlue,’ an open digital platform for buildings.

Previously, as part of its digital innovation efforts in the fire and safety sector, KT developed the intelligent fire prevention service ‘SafeMate.’ SafeMate detects fire occurrences 24 hours a day based on four factors: flames, smoke, temperature, and others, using AI, big data, and cloud technology. It links with the Fire Agency’s server to deliver the optimal route via GPS to the nearest fire station for quick dispatch to the fire location.

Ha Woon-sik, CEO of Johnson Controls Korea, said, “As demand for smart and safe spaces gradually increases, we are pleased to form a partnership with KT that will bring a new wind to the industry. We will actively utilize Johnson Controls’ over 135 years of building technology and know-how to solve safety-related challenges faced by domestic buildings, including fire safety.”

Im Chae-hwan, Head of KT AI/DX Convergence Business Division, said, “Since 2008, KT has continuously promoted fire and safety businesses, accumulating know-how in building and maintaining fire alarm facilities for 13 years. Based on our own digital platform capabilities and this collaboration, KT will play a significant role in the digital transformation of the fire sector.”

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