SK Telecom and Singtel Collaborate on 6G and AI Research

On July 8, Korean telecom giant SK Telecom and Singapore telecom giant Singtel announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the areas of next-generation telecom networks, AI, and 6G. The purpose of the MOU is to promote innovation in these areas, improve network performance and security, and provide an enhanced customer experience.

Under the MOU, the two companies will explore the use of AI and orchestration tools, as well as further their expertise in network virtualization and other technologies. They will also work to develop innovative solutions such as an "Edge-AI" infrastructure that reduces the computational load concentrated in the cloud through edge computing. Other areas of collaboration include the development of further network slicing capabilities and the development of standardized APIs for telecommunications carriers.

In addition, the two companies plan to compile a white paper on advances in areas such as virtualization, slicing, and network deployment. This will help carriers around the world leverage the potential of 5G and prepare for 6G.

The collaboration between SKT and Singtel is an important first step in shaping the future of the global telecommunications industry," said Kang Jong-ryeol, who heads SK Telecom's ICT infrastructure division. "By combining the strengths of both companies, we aim to make significant advances in next-generation communication technologies such as 6G and AI infrastructure. We aim to make significant advances in next-generation telecommunications technologies, such as 6G and AI infrastructure, by combining the strengths of both companies.

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