SK Telecom announced on the 31st that it has signed an integrated equipment purchase contract with global mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric for the construction of the 'SK AI Data Center Ulsan' and will expand strategic cooperation.
The two companies have been discussing cooperation plans by forming a working group since establishing their partnership at MWC 25 in March. This contract will supply Schneider's MEP equipment in five areas, including switchboards, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), transformers, and automation, to the 'SK AI Data Center Ulsan'. Additionally, Schneider's digital twin solution for power systems, ETAP, will be integrated into SK Telecom's integrated AI Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system to optimize operations and enhance efficiency.
The two companies will also pursue joint projects at the group level, such as the development of UPS and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) using SK On's lithium-ion batteries and expanding cooperation in MEP equipment across SK Group. Furthermore, they plan to enhance cooperation in linking AI DCIM and automation systems, jointly performing data center design and construction services, designing prefabricated (pre-fab) integrated solutions, and jointly marketing energy-as-a-service (EaaS) offerings to continue creating results.
Pankaj Sharma, president of Schneider Electric's Secure Power and Services Division, noted, 'We will combine the capabilities and know-how of both companies to set a new standard for AI data centers' and added, 'We will create a sustainable and efficient next-generation data center ecosystem.'
Ryu Young-sang, CEO of SK Telecom, said, 'This contract is an extension of our AI pyramid strategy of 'self-strengthening and cooperation' and will create the best synergy through cooperation across not only the expansion of the Guro AI Data Center and Ulsan AI Data Center but also SK Group as a whole.'