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SGH, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in designing, building and operating AI clusters with large-scale GPU servers. The company has a track record of constructing and managing significant AI infrastructure projects for global tech giants, including Meta's Research Super Cluster.
The investment comes as demand for specialized AI data center solutions grows, driven by the development of large language models requiring extensive data processing capabilities. SK Telecom aims to leverage this partnership to enhance its competitiveness in the AI infrastructure value chain.
The collaboration will focus on various areas of AI infrastructure, including data centers, edge AI and future memory solutions. Both companies plan to develop Telco Edge AI Solutions for industrial applications and explore overseas market opportunities. SK Telecom expects synergies between its data center management systems and SGH's AI cluster expertise, supporting its expansion into domestic and international AI data center markets.