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Microsoft collaborates with KT to develop AI, cloud technologies

KT Corp has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to advance the local artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing industries. KT officials further said that the collaboration will focus on conducting joint AI and cloud research projects, leveraging the strengths of both companies.

Microsoft, KT, AI Image Source : PIXABAYMicrosoft collaborates with KT to develop AI

KT Corp, a South Korean telecom company, said that it will join hands with US technology giant Microsoft to develop the local artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing industries. Under this strategic partnership, both the companies will jointly conduct AI and cloud research projects, KT officials said, reports Yonhap news agency

KT CEO Kim Young-shub said, "We will do our best to set a milestone in South Korea's digital innovation and swiftly respond to changes in the market through a comprehensive collaboration with Microsoft.”

Meanwhile, Microsoft and Hitachi have announced a projected multibillion-dollar collaboration over the next three years which will help to accelerate social innovation with generative AI.

Through this strategic alliance, Hitachi will propel the growth of the Lumada business, with a planned revenue of USD 18.9 billion in FY2024, and will promote operational efficiency and productivity improvements for Hitachi Group’s 270,000 employees.

Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft said, “We are entering a new era of AI with the promise to deliver transformative business outcomes across every role and industry.”

Hitachi will train more than 50,000 GenAI professionals, the report stated.

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