SK Telecom and its partners will develop technology across all major liquid cooling methods: Direct, Immersion and Precision
In brief – why this matters
– SK Telecom and partners will co-develop next-gen liquid cooling technologies for AI data centers as liquid cooling becomes critical to support high-density GPU workloads.
– The partnership will cover all major liquid cooling methods — Direct, Immersion and Precision — positioning the firm to lead in thermal innovation.
– SK Telecom is scaling its AI infrastructure strategy — including investments in Lambda and Penguin Solutions.
Korean telecom company SK Telecom is enhancing its position within the AI infrastructure sector through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Giga Computing and SK Enmove. This collaboration is set to develop next-generation cooling solutions specifically designed for AI workloads.
The agreement will see extensive research and development efforts aimed at validating liquid cooling technologies that enhance performance in AI data centers. Traditional cooling systems have made it challenging to support the intensive demands of these environments.
Giga Computing will leverage its expertise in liquid cooling, while SK Enmove will provide high-quality, energy-efficient cooling fluids designed for scalability and sustainability in large deployments.
The partnership focuses on optimizing three common liquid cooling methods: Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC), Immersion Liquid Cooling (ILC), and Precision Liquid Cooling (PLC). In addition, operational verification will be conducted on a liquid cooling package solution housing GPU and NPU servers critical for training AI models.
Through this initiative, SK Telecom aims to advance its capability in developing innovative cooling technologies that reduce power consumption and minimize heat generation, essential for the operation of AI data centers. The firm is set to utilize these advancements to boost its competitive edge in the AI data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
‘Our partnership will accelerate the development of liquid cooling solutions, a key next-generation technology for AI data centers,’ said Yang Seung-hyun, head of the AI R&D Center at SK Telecom. ‘SK Telecom is committed to becoming a global leader in AI data center operations with unique capabilities through collaboration with global leaders.’
‘SK Enmove will use this collaboration to drive growth in the liquid cooling market with optimized cooling fluids that maximize energy efficiency in data centers,’ said Kim Dae-jung, head of the Green Business Unit at SK Enmove.
As part of its vision, SK Telecom has been fast-tracking its AI Infrastructure Superhighway, consisting of three pillars: AI data centers, GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS), and Edge AI, each targeting distinct layers of AI delivery.
To support its AI data center ambitions, the company has made strategic investments in Lambda, a global GPU cloud provider, and has entered into an investment agreement with Penguin Solutions, a specialist in AI-driven data center solutions. The Gasan AI data center, launched with Lambda in December 2024, introduced ‘SKT GPUaaS’ and aims to expand AI infrastructure both domestically and internationally.
Furthermore, SK Telecom continues to work with Penguin Solutions to drive the global expansion of AI Data Centers and develop advanced memory appliances aimed at tackling new enterprise AI challenges.
The firm has reorganized its operations to focus on seven key divisions with a strong emphasis on AI, including specialized units like AI Transformation (AIX), AI Data Center (AIDC), A. (A-Dot), and Global Personal AI Agent (GPAA), aimed at delivering differentiated services and fostering AI leadership.
In 2023, SK Telecom projected ambitions of becoming a leading global player in artificial intelligence by enhancing its AI capabilities and collaborating with international partners.
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