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SK Telecom Co., Ltd. reports news on its South Korean telecommunications business, SKM American depositary shares, and recurring foreign-issuer disclosures. Coverage includes annual Form 20-F filings, operating updates, dividends, treasury-share actions, governance changes, and developments involving SK Broadband, its fixed-line telecommunications subsidiary.
Company updates also cover SK Telecom's AI strategy, including AI data center initiatives, the A.X K1 hyperscale AI model, generative AI research collaborations, and partnerships tied to AI infrastructure, next-generation networks, and telecom-based AI services.
SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) has signed agreements to supply its AI-based veterinary diagnosis assistant, 'X Caliber', to Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company partnered with My Vet Care in Malaysia, Happy Pet Hospital in Thailand, and Vet Sky Holdings in Vietnam to introduce the service. X Caliber aims to enhance pet disease diagnosis and promote efficient pet diagnostics in these rapidly growing markets. The Southeast Asian pet market was estimated at USD 3.3 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 13% over the past five years. SK Telecom's expansion into these markets demonstrates its commitment to innovating pet care and promoting South Korea's AI technology globally.
SMART Global Holdings (SGH) has announced a $200 million preferred equity investment from SK Telecom (SKT), an affiliate of SK Group. The investment aims to enhance SGH's capabilities in AI infrastructure solutions, particularly through its Penguin Solutions brand. Key points include:
1. SGH plans to use the capital to expand its end-to-end AI factory offerings.
2. SKT and SGH will collaborate on developing global AI factory and data center solutions, advanced memory products, and NPU-based AI edge servers.
3. Penguin Solutions currently manages over 75,000 GPUs, positioning it as a leader in AI infrastructure.
4. The investment terms include 200,000 preferred shares convertible to SGH ordinary shares at $32.81 per share, with a 6% annual dividend.
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) has launched its AI-powered veterinary diagnostic service, X Caliber, in Australia in collaboration with ATX Medical Solutions. X Caliber can analyze X-ray images of pets within 15 seconds and does not require local server installation. The service boasts a sensitivity of 86-94% across various types of X-rays. The launch follows successful beta tests and will be available to over 100 veterinary clinics in Australia. Additionally, SK Telecom has signed a commercial contract with MEDIVET Pet Hospital & Clinic in Indonesia to introduce X Caliber. SK Telecom is also providing beta services in North America, Europe, and Asia, aiming for a global market expansion.
On April 29, 2024, SK Telecom Co., filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report can be viewed on SK Telecom's and SEC's websites. Printed copies are available upon request.
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