In the Western world, the race to build data centers is one that's been mostly dominated by cloud computing giants — or "hyperscalers" — such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. However, SK Telecom is aggressively expanding AI-ready data centers of its own globally, according to the firm's CEO.
Can telcos catch up on tech?
For many telecom industry analysts, chatter about telcos seeking to transform themselves into tech players isn't entirely new — companies in the industry have long been aware their relevance in communications and media has been dwindling.