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SK Networks delves into on-device AI with Qualcomm's new Dragonwing line

Published: 11 Mar. 2025, 16:11 Updated: 11 Mar. 2025, 17:43

LEE JAE-LIM
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SK Networks President and Chief Operating Officer Choi Sung-hwan, left, and Qualcomm Asia-Pacific President Kwon Oh-hyung pose for the camera after a meeting in central Seoul in December 2024. [SK NETWORKS]

SK Networks will utilize Qualcomm's latest technology suite to accelerate AI adoption across its business.

Under a new partnership the two companies announced Tuesday, SK Networks will deploy Qualcomm's new Dragonwing brand unveiled at the recent MWC 2025, across its headquarters and subsidiaries.

Dragonwing will be a lineup of chips tailored to enterprise and AI, including robotics, drones, tablets and kiosks, though no specific new products have yet been revealed: The QCS6490 processors that SK Networks will integrate is a line of existing processors that is now part of the new Dragonwing brand.

In potentially enabling on-device processing of large language models, such chips could improve the response time, data security and offline reliability of such devices.

“Collaboration with Qualcomm, a global technology powerhouse, enables us to propel our transformation into an AI-driven enterprise,” said Choi Sung-hwan, president and chief operating officer of SK Networks. “By embedding AI into SK Networks’ products and services, we are not only enhancing customer experiences, but also paving the way for a smarter, more connected future that drives meaningful progress for humanity.”

Qualcomm Asia-Pacific President Kwon Oh-hyung added the partnership “marks the first step in broadening our business portfolio as we continue to champion the advantages of on-device AI and drive innovation across industries.”

BY LEE JAE-LIM [[email protected]]