SKT has plans to eventually scale up to support thousands of GPUs.
This deployment will enable SKT to bring local AI cloud services to enterprises, startups, and research labs in South Korea.
As per Data Center Dynamics, the Gasan data centre was launched in 2021, featuring 10 stories above ground and five basement floors.
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At the time of its launch, it could support 46MW of IT load across 69,300 square meters (745,940 sq. ft).
Per the report, SK Broadband also operates data centres in Seocho, Ilsan, and Bundang.
“Given the rapid pace of AI innovation happening in South Korea, we’re excited to partner with SKT in their mission to transform their company and country into a global AI powerhouse,” says Lambda CEO and co-founder Stephen Balaban.
“Through our strategic partnership with Lambda, we are able to bolster SK Telecom’s leadership in AI services and capabilities while unlocking new business opportunities,” says SKT vice president and head of enterprise business division Kim Kyeong-deog.