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SK Telecom, Schneider Electric partner on AI data centers

SK Telecom has partnered with Schneider Electric, a France-based energy management firm, to develop mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions for AI data centers in South Korea.

The agreement involves discussions on constructing hyperscale AI data centers in regional hubs within Korea.

This partnership aims to combine SK Telecom’s experience in expanding AI data centers with Schneider Electric’s expertise in MEP, power, cooling, and security management systems.

SK Telecom plans to integrate these systems into AI data center solutions provided by its parent company, SK Group.

Recent SK Telecom developments

Timeline
31-Jan-2025 🤖 SK Telecom’s AI assistant to link with major apps: sources
  • Aster AI to beta launch in North America this March.
  • Integrations with apps like Google Calendar planned.
13-Jan-2025 🖥️ SK Telecom launches GPUaaS for South Korea’s AI data center
  • SK Telecom launches GPU-as-a-Service in Seoul.
  • Initial offering includes Nvidia H100 GPUs.
10-Jan-2025 🤖 SK Telecom, SK hynix, Penguin partner on AI data centers
  • SK Telecom, hynix, Penguin to develop AI centers
  • Partnership forged at CES 2025, aims for global reach
09-Jan-2025 🤖 SK Telecom to launch AI agent Aster beta in March
  • SK Telecom beta launches AI agent Aster in N. America
  • Registration open for Aster at CES 2025
13-Dec-2024 📹 SK Telecom invests $3m in AI video analysis startup
  • SK Telecom invests $3M in Twelve Labs
  • Aims to enhance AI video analysis capabilities

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