KT and Databricks Join Forces to Drive AI Transformation in Korea with a Secure Data and AI Platform

Jakarta, INTI - Leading Korean telecommunications company KT has announced a business partnership with Databricks, a global AI company. Through this agreement, the two companies commit to collaborating on the development of a secure data and AI platform based on KT Secure Public Cloud. This partnership aims to expand AI services supported by industry-specific data and strengthen Korea’s capabilities in specialized data and AI technologies.

The signing ceremony was attended by KT's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Oh Seung-pil, and Databricks Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Arsalan Tavakoli. Through this collaboration, KT hopes to accelerate AI Transformation in Korea, referred to as AX, and open new opportunities for companies and organizations that seek to adopt AI technology quickly and safely.

First Collaboration of the Korean Cloud and AI Model

This agreement marks a milestone as it represents the first collaboration on a Korean cloud and AI model developed by KT, incorporating both domestic and international solutions in collaboration with Microsoft. With this partnership, clients who previously faced limitations in using public cloud services for data and AI due to regulatory and security concerns can now adopt AI innovations safely by using the Databricks platform based on KT Secure Public Cloud.

Through this initiative, KT and Databricks aim to provide broader access for Korean companies to leverage public cloud capabilities in AI transformation while maintaining strict security standards. The synergy between Databricks’ AI technology and KT’s secure cloud infrastructure offers significant benefits across various industries in Korea.

Strengthening Data and AI Specialized Capabilities

Beyond platform development, the two companies also plan to boost technology exchanges and collaboration in data and AI. One of their primary objectives is to modernize data systems and implement training programs to enhance KT employees’ data analysis and utilization skills. KT and Databricks will establish a professional organization known as the Center of Excellence (CoE), comprising data platform engineers, data analysts, and other technical experts.

The CoE will focus on practical projects, hands-on training, workshops, and technical consulting to enhance KT employees’ technical competencies. By forming this center, KT aims to build a highly skilled workforce in data management and analysis, equipping them to meet the demands of the digital transformation era.

Enhancing KT Employees’ Data and AI Capabilities

In the context of AI transformation, building a proficient workforce in data and AI is crucial. Databricks is committed to fully supporting KT employees in mastering advanced data and AI technologies. Through this partnership, Databricks aims to foster data intelligence across various sectors, both private and public, customized to meet each organization’s specific needs.

According to Arsalan Tavakoli, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Databricks, “We are very pleased to lead the data and AI transformation in the Korean market through this strategic partnership with KT. We hope this collaboration enables a wide range of Korean customers, across both public and private sectors, to introduce AI optimized for their organizational data, also known as data intelligence. Furthermore, we plan to fully support KT employees in acquiring advanced data and AI technologies, empowering them to lead data and AI transformation in the future.”

AX Transformation in Korea and Future Opportunities

Oh Seung-pil, KT's CTO, emphasized that this strategic partnership is an essential step for KT to expand AI Transformation (AX) for its clients. “KT is thrilled to establish a strategic partnership with Databricks, a global AI company, to expand AX for our customers. Through this collaboration, domestic customers will be able to utilize the latest data and AI platforms in a secure cloud environment with enhanced security. KT will continue to expand its cooperation with various specialized solution providers, both domestically and internationally.”

Through this partnership, KT demonstrates its commitment to becoming a leader in digital transformation in Korea, especially in terms of secure cloud and advanced AI capabilities. The collaboration between KT and Databricks creates new opportunities for organizations in Korea to undergo digital transformation, improving operational efficiency and maintaining competitiveness in an ever-evolving global market.

KT and Databricks Collaborate to Build the Future of Data and AI in Korea

The collaboration between KT and Databricks is expected to positively impact not only Korean companies but also to serve as an example of how partnerships between telecommunications companies and AI technology providers can drive substantial change. With a secure AI platform, customers in Korea can achieve more effective and efficient digital transformation while remaining compliant with regulatory and security standards.

As AI transformation continues to advance in Korea, the country is expected to become a hub for data and AI innovation in Asia, where domestic companies can compete globally with the support of advanced and secure technology. This partnership showcases KT’s commitment to building a technology ecosystem that fully supports AI transformation across the nation.