LG CNS and KDDI Partner on AI and Digital Projects in Asia-Pacific
LG CNS and KDDI signed an MoU to collaborate on AI, smart cities, and telecommunications projects across Asia-Pacific, targeting several Southeast Asian markets.
LG CNS, the IT services arm of LG Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese telecom operator KDDI to collaborate on artificial intelligence and digital transformation projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement brings together LG CNS’ AI capabilities and KDDI’s telecom infrastructure and global network to develop new business opportunities in AI services, smart cities, and integrated IT system management.
Joint Development of Agentic AI and Smart City Solutions
The companies plan to explore agentic AI services—AI systems capable of autonomous task execution, customised for local businesses in KDDI’s markets. These services will utilise LG CNS’ AgenticWorks platform. In addition, they will consider automation initiatives involving “physical AI,” where AI is embedded in robots and machines, through LG CNS’ robotics platform PhysicalWorks. This aims to provide integrated robot management for manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors.
In Southeast Asia, where urban modernisation is ongoing, the partnership intends to establish a smart city business model combining LG CNS’ solutions, such as integrated city control centres and intelligent transportation systems, with KDDI’s telecom infrastructure.
Focus on Southeast Asia and China Markets
The two companies have set up a joint working group, prioritising countries including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and China for initial deployments. They will also exchange technical expertise in telecommunications and IT systems management to support project expansion across the region.
LG CNS Executive Vice President Park Sang-gyun stated that the partnership will enable both companies to leverage their strengths to generate new business prospects within Asia-Pacific. Kentaro Matsuura, deputy head of KDDI’s Business Growth Division, described the collaboration as an effort to “create a new industrial foundation that combines AI, telecommunications and data.”
This cooperation signals a strategic move to integrate AI technology with telecom infrastructure, potentially enhancing the development and management of smart city and industrial applications across multiple Asia-Pacific markets.
