SK Telecom (SKT) announced that CEO Jeong Jae-hun participated in the GSMA M360 ASEAN event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 9, where he discussed new growth strategies for the telecommunications industry in the AI era and ways to build digital trust with global telecom leaders.
The GSMA M360 is an event organized by the GSMA in key regions. This year's M360 ASEAN included telecommunications companies, tech firms, and policy authorities from East Asia and ASEAN. Key issues addressed at the event included AI transformation, AI sovereignty, enhanced security, and reliable communication networks.
On the morning of September 9, CEO Jeong met with GSMA Secretary General Vivek Badrinath to discuss strategies for identifying next-generation growth opportunities in the telecommunications industry based on AI and transitioning communication infrastructure to be AI-centric.
In particular, CEO Jeong explored collaboration opportunities regarding SKT's AI full-stack strategy and blueprint, which encompasses infrastructure, models, and services, aiming for the establishment of an 'Asian AI Infrastructure Hub' with Secretary General Badrinath.
Discussions also included infrastructure investment. CEO Jeong met with Shaid Danial Abukari, a director at the Malaysian investment firm Tradewinds, to explore collaboration opportunities between the two companies. Abukari is part of a conglomerate involved in various infrastructure industries in Malaysia, including ports, automotive, energy, finance, and media.
Later that afternoon, CEO Jeong attended a roundtable with executives from major telecommunications and tech companies in Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Participants discussed enhancing security in the AI era, securing technological sovereignty, and restructuring governance. They also shared experiences and expertise in building digital trust.
CEO Jeong stated, 'We will work with global telecommunications companies to solidify cooperation in the field of digital trust and create a sustainable AI ecosystem.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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