- SK Telecom signs agreements in
Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to supply 'X Caliber', its AI-based
veterinary diagnosis service, as demand for pet care grows
SEOUL, South Korea , July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, "SKT")
announced today that it has signed agreements to supply its
artificial intelligence (AI)-based veterinary diagnosis assistant,
'X Caliber', to three major Southeast Asian markets, including
Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The signing ceremony was held at Federation of Asian Small
Animal Veterinarian Association (FASAVA) Congress 2024, one of the
biggest veterinary events in Asia
Pacific region. This year, the event was hosted in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The
signing ceremony was attended by representatives including
Jang Dong-il, X Caliber Global Team
Lead of SKT, and Dr. Liu Chang Haur,
Managing Director of My Vet Care.
As a part of the agreement, SKT will supply X Caliber to My Vet
Care, Malaysia's leading
distributor of pet supplements and healthcare solutions. The two
companies plan to introduce the service to veterinary clinics
across Malaysia and begin
commercial service in the third quarter of this year.
Dr. Goh Lai Har, President of
FASAVA Congress 2024 stated, "In the rapidly growing Malaysian pet
market, X Caliber will serve as another catalyst for growth." She
also emphasized "Malaysian veterinarians will strive to promote the
spread of X Caliber for efficient pet diagnostics."
X Caliber is now available at Happy Pet Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, starting this month. Happy
Pet is a full-service veterinary hospital offering a comprehensive
array of pet care services, including a pet park, pet taxi and a
pet shop.
In Vietnam, SKT has partnered
with Vet Sky Holdings, a prominent provider of pet diagnostic
equipment, solutions and veterinary hospital chains. Starting this
month, the SKY Animal Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City will introduce X Caliber to
enhance the diagnosis of pet diseases.
The pet market in Southeast
Asia is experiencing rapid growth. Market research firm
GlobalPETS estimated the market size at USD
3.3 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of
13 percent over the past five years.
"SKT's AI capabilities in the Southeast Asian pet market are set
to enhance and innovate the pet care environment through these
successful agreements," said Ha
Min-yong, Chief Development Officer of SKT. "We are
committed to leading the global promotion of South Korea's AI technology through
transformative initiatives across diverse industries."
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About SK Telecom
SK Telecom has been leading the growth of the mobile industry
since 1984. Now, it is taking customer experience to new heights by
extending beyond connectivity. By placing AI at the core of its
business, SK Telecom is rapidly transforming into an AI company
with a strong global presence. It is focusing on driving
innovations in areas of AI Infrastructure, AI Transformation (AIX)
and AI Service to deliver greater value for industry, society, and
life.
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