SK Telecom (SKT) announced that CEO Jeong Jae-hun attended the GSMA M360 ASEAN event 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 M360 ASEAN event brought together telecom companies, tech firms, and policymakers from East Asia and the ASEAN region. Key issues addressed 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 explore next-generation growth opportunities in the telecommunications industry based on AI and strategies for transitioning communication infrastructure to be AI-centric. They sought collaboration on SKT's full-stack strategy and vision, which encompasses infrastructure, models, and services, aiming to establish an 'Asian AI Infrastructure Hub.'
Discussions also included infrastructure investment. CEO Jeong met with Shaid Danial Abukari, a director at Trade Winds, an investment company under Malaysia's Abukari Group, to identify collaboration opportunities between the two companies. The Abukari Group operates in various infrastructure sectors in Malaysia, including ports, automotive, energy, finance, and media.
CEO Jeong participated in a roundtable with executives from major Asian telecom companies and tech firms from Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, discussing enhanced security in the AI era, securing technological sovereignty, and restructuring governance. They also shared experiences and expertise in building digital trust.
Jeong stated, 'We will work with global telecom 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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