KDDI and LG CNS signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of AI and expand smart-city businesses in APAC. The companies will explore collaboration opportunities suited to local conditions by linking their AI, telecommunications infrastructure and digital platforms.
KDDI Corporation and LG CNS Co., Ltd. jointly signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding their businesses in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement involves 5 companies: LG CNS, LG CNS Japan, KDDI, KDDI Asia Pacific and KDDI Korea.
The companies will explore collaboration in 4 focus areas: AI, smart cities, telecommunications, and managed services and security, with a view to promoting digital transformation in APAC. They aim to create new business opportunities by combining KDDI’s telecommunications infrastructure and data platforms with LG CNS’s expertise in DX and AX.
As data centres, cloud services and digital infrastructure are developed across APAC, the companies are expected to consider specific collaboration proposals, including robotics integration and more advanced urban management. They also anticipate sharing expertise on future network enhancements and the use of AI.