Polaris Office Leads AI Office Development and Infrastructure Self-Sufficiency

Polaris Office, a domestic software company, has embarked on a full-scale initiative that could reshape the landscape of the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market.

On August 8, Polaris Office announced that it has been finally selected for the "Micro Data Center Interconnected Scale-Out Cloud Development" segment of the national research and development (R&D) project, "Expansion of Micro Data Centers Based on Domestic AI Semiconductors." This project is jointly supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation.

The core goal of this project is to increase the self-sufficiency of domestic AI infrastructure by moving away from the centralized, large-scale cloud model and promoting the adoption of small, independent data centers utilizing AI semiconductor technology.

These micro data centers are highly cost-effective, as they enable high-performance AI computing environments even in spaces equivalent to an in-office server room. A micro data center is an ultra-compact unit that integrates key components such as AI semiconductors, servers, GPUs, storage, security systems, and operating software into a single rack. It can be established without the need for expensive, large-scale facilities.

By applying a scale-out architecture, the system allows for flexible expansion even if traffic increases, making it an optimal solution for the IT infrastructure needs of public institutions as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. The consortium is led by Innogrid and includes specialized organizations such as the Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI), Jet Converter Cloud, Softonnet, Idanbio, and the Korea Association of Cloud Industry (KACI). These organizations will jointly promote technology development and demonstration.

Polaris Office plans to integrate its generative AI-based document processing and analysis technology into the micro data center and conduct precise technical verification tailored to various industrial sites. The company aims to implement an "AI Office" solution equipped with security and real-time collaboration features for remote and distributed environments, thereby leading digital transformation in both public and private sectors.

The company will validate prototypes by next year and aims for commercialization by 2027. Through this project, the government is set to actively foster a technology ecosystem based on domestic AI semiconductors and promote technological self-reliance in cloud infrastructure.

Previously, Polaris Office demonstrated its global technological prowess by winning an Innovation Award at CES 2025 for its generative AI document agent, "AI Nova." A company representative stated, "This project will be a turning point, not only for technological development but also for laying the foundation for a Korean-style AI infrastructure," and added, "We will play a leading role in accelerating the AI transition for both government and businesses."

Polaris Office Group recently expanded its influence in the business-to-government (B2G) market by acquiring HandySoft, a strong player in the public sector groupware market. As a result, the company is strengthening its capabilities to provide integrated solutions spanning from document software to AI infrastructure, solidifying its position as a leading company driving both digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX) for the government.

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