SK Telecom and Singtel have signed an agreement to build telecommunications networks to drive innovation, improve network performance and security and customer experience.
Singtel and SK Telecom will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI), orchestration tools, and deepen the domain knowledge of network virtualization and other technologies – central to laying the necessary building blocks for progressing to 6G.
Focus areas
# Develop more network slicing capabilities and explore various implementations of activating dedicated, customised slices of their networks
# Develop a fully-disaggregated mobile network to provide a more flexible, cost-effective, and scalable approach to network design and management
# Develop standardised telco application programming interfaces (APIs), facilitated by an Open Gateway, to accelerate the development and growth of services in areas such as fintech, identity, smart mobility, gaming and Web3
# Build efficient orchestration platforms like Singtel CUBE, a unified suite of network solutions that helps enterprises to manage multiple services and vendors from a single digital portal
# Explore capabilities of automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency and sharpen service responsiveness for a 6G era
SKT and Singtel are also founding members of the Global Telco AI Alliance with Deutsche Telekom, e&, and SoftBank.
Kang Jong-ryeol, SKT’s Head of ICT Infra(CSPO), said: “By combining the strengths of both companies, we aim to achieve efficient high-performance network construction, enhance network stability, and discover new network-based services.”
“As a leader in 5G technology, we’re keen to capitalize on the myriad of capabilities this technology has to offer, especially in the areas of network slicing and with the inclusion of AI,” Anna Yip, Deputy CEO and CEO Business Development, Singtel Singapore, said.