[K-Tech] LG CNS becomes first Korean firm to secure AI certifications from three major cloud providers

LG CNS data center in Busan Courtesy of LG CNS — LG CNS' data center in Busan/ Courtesy of LG CNS

SEOUL, July 31 (AJP) - LG CNS, the solution-developing wing of LG Group, said Thursday it has obtained Microsoft's "Build AI Apps on Microsoft Azure Specialization" certification, making it the first Korean company to hold generative artificial intelligence certifications from all three major global cloud service providers.

The South Korean IT services company now holds AI specialist certifications from Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, the company said in a statement.

The Microsoft certification requires partners to pass third-party audits on their technical capabilities in designing, building and operating applications based on its Azure platforms, while meeting standards for employee competency development. LG CNS and Microsoft have been collaborating on AI and cloud services, including jointly operating an "Innovation Journey Workshop" program for enterprise customers.

The company previously became the first Korean firm to obtain AWS's "Generative AI Competency" certification and the first Asian company to receive Google Cloud's "Generative AI Service Specialization" certification. "Based on our globally recognized expertise, we will continue to provide differentiated customer value through AI services optimized for our corporate clients' businesses," said Kim Tae-hoon, senior vice president at LG CNS.

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