SKT Introduces 'AI Company' Vision at MWC... "A Bridgehead for Global Expansion"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Su-yeon] SK Telecom announced on the 19th that it will introduce future-leading information and communication technologies (ICT) such as artificial intelligence (AI), urban air mobility (UAM), and 6G to the world and expand global cooperation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 23, which opens on the 27th in Barcelona, Spain.

At MWC23 held at 'Fira Gran Via' in Barcelona, Spain, more than 1,900 companies from 160 countries will showcase various technologies such as 5G, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics under the theme 'Velocity: The Speed of Today Realizing Tomorrow's Technology.'

Aerial view of SKT's MWC23 exhibition hall.
[Photo by SKT]

Introducing AI Technologies Leading the Future

SKT has prepared a large exhibition hall of 992㎡ (approximately 300 pyeong) in the center of Hall 3 at 'Fira Gran Via,' the main exhibition site of MWC23, and will introduce future-leading technologies and services such as AI, UAM, and 6G under the theme of changes brought by the wave of innovation called artificial intelligence.

As SKT evolves into an AI company, it will showcase a variety of AI services deeply embedded in daily life, including ▲the ultra-large AI model A. (A-dot) ▲Vision AI applied in various fields such as robotics, security, media, and healthcare ▲AI semiconductor Sapeon, which serves as the brain of AI services ▲Location AI solution LITMUS, which can be used in smart city and transportation sectors.

In addition, SKT will also introduce AI technologies and services from various domestic and international companies that will jointly build an AI ecosystem beneficial to customers.

Visitors to the SKT exhibition booth can also directly experience the future transportation means, UAM. SKT has prepared a life-sized UAM virtual experience simulator at the exhibition hall along with T map integrated service-type mobility (MaaS)-based UAM reservation and ticketing services so that visitors can vividly experience future transportation.

Furthermore, various innovative services will be exhibited, including ▲next-generation 5G infrastructure evolution and 6G technology ▲quantum-based security technology ▲metaverse service Ifland, which has evolved into a global service.

SKT will also separately exhibit an ESG (environment, social, governance) project conducted with 14 innovative domestic startups. At the startup exhibition '4YFN (4 Years From Now)' held in Hall 6 of Fira Gran Via, ESG promotion plans such as solving social problems using innovative technologies will be presented.

SKT President Yoo Young-sang to Promote Global Partner Cooperation at MWC

SKT President Yoo Young-sang will personally visit Barcelona, Spain, where MWC23 is held with participation from over 1,900 companies from 160 countries, to present SKT’s vision for its transformation into an AI company and promote cooperation with various global partners.

Having been a mainstay on the main stage of the global ICT exhibition MWC for the past decade, SKT has led the development of the ICT ecosystem through cooperation with various companies. At this MWC as well, President Yoo plans to expand global cooperation by meeting with global big tech companies in various fields such as AI, metaverse, and telecommunications.

SKT President Yoo Young-sang said, "We will showcase world-class services utilizing next-generation ICT technologies such as AI, metaverse, and 6G as SKT leaps forward as an AI company," adding, "This year’s MWC will be a foothold for SKT’s core services and technologies to successfully enter the global market."

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