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KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

KT Releases World’s First 8K AI IPTV

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, on Tuesday showcased the world’s first artificial intelligence IPTV that supports advanced 8K resolution. The Korean company’s new Genie TV set-top box will support 8K resolution, the highest resolution standard for content creation, to upgrade the viewing experience for its users, [...]

KT to Open Joint Innovation Center for AI Research with Microsoft Next Year

KT to Open Joint Innovation Center for AI Research with Microsoft Next Year

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, will jointly open an innovation center for research of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies with Microsoft Corp. next year, the Korean company said Thursday. The establishment of the Innovation Center comes as part of KT and Microsoft’s five-year partnership [...]

KT to Supply US$450 Mln Worth of Network Infrastructure to Microsoft

KT to Supply US$450 Mln Worth of Network Infrastructure to Microsoft

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s telecommunications giant KT Corp. said Monday it will provide US$450 million worth of network and data center infrastructure to Microsoft Corp. over the next 15 years as part of their partnership for artificial intelligence. The collaboration, which also includes KT’s cloud service unit, KT Cloud Co., follows [...]

KT to Showcase AI Innovations with Partners at IFA 2024 in Berlin

KT to Showcase AI Innovations with Partners at IFA 2024 in Berlin

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean telecommunications giant KT announced on September 3 its plans to participate in IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition. The event, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 6 to 10.  KT will join the exhibition alongside 10 [...]

KT Unveils Lightweight 5G Network Solution for Better Corporate Security and Efficiency

KT Unveils Lightweight 5G Network Solution for Better Corporate Security and Efficiency

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean telecom giant KT Corporation has announced a breakthrough in corporate networking technology with its new “lightweight 5G business network” solution. The company revealed on August 15 that this innovation aims to alleviate the burden of infrastructure construction for businesses and public institutions. The 5G business network service is [...]

KT Launches ‘Sharing Solo’ Program, Blending Volunteerism and Matchmaking

KT Launches ‘Sharing Solo’ Program, Blending Volunteerism and Matchmaking

SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – KT, a major telecommunications company in South Korea, announced on August 5 that it will introduce a new program called Sharing Solo, aimed at connecting unmarried professionals in their 30s and 40s through volunteer activities. The initiative targets employees from businesses and organizations near Gwanghwamun, a historic district in central [...]

Multitasking Reigns as Half of Single-Person Households Blend TV and Mobile Use

Multitasking Reigns as Half of Single-Person Households Blend TV and Mobile Use

SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by KT Corporation has revealed that more than half of single-person households in South Korea engage in simultaneous television viewing and mobile device usage, seamlessly combining entertainment with information gathering and online shopping.  On June 13, KT announced the findings after analyzing big data from 3 million [...]

14 Global Tech Giants Adopt Business Pledge on ‘Responsible’ Development of AI

14 Global Tech Giants Adopt Business Pledge on ‘Responsible’ Development of AI

SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A group of South Korean and global tech companies adopted a joint pledge on Wednesday, vowing to responsibly develop and use artificial intelligence (AI) and to address social challenges with the technology. The Seoul AI Business Pledge was announced by 14 companies, including Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co., Naver Corp., [...]

KT Set to Transform Media Biz through AI

KT Set to Transform Media Biz through AI

SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s telecommunications giant KT Corp. said Monday it will lead the transformation of the company’s media business by widely using its artificial intelligence capabilities and strengthening investments to spread Korean pop content in global markets. KT, the country’s No. 2 wireless carrier, said it is utilizing AI technology [...]