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[News Article] LG CNS "코드 생성형 AI에 최적화한 LLM 개발"

LG CNS "코드 생성형 AI에 최적화한 LLM 개발" 연합뉴스 홍국기 기자 - LG CNS가 코드 생성형 인공지능(AI)에 최적화한 거대언어모델(LLM)을 개발했다고 31일 밝혔다. LG CNS는 지난해 6월 오픈AI의 챗GPT에 기반한 코드 생성형 AI 서비스 'AI 코딩'을 개발해 사내 시스템과 고객사 프로젝트에 활용 중이다. AI코딩은 시스템, 애플리케이션, 서비스 등을 구축할 때 개발자의 코딩 업무를 지원하는 생성형 AI 서비스다. LG CNS는 이를 금융·증권사 등 데이터의 외부 유출에 민감한 기업들도 활용할 수 있도록 AI코딩의 두뇌 역할을 하는 LLM을 자체 개발한 것이라고 설명했다. 이에 따라 고객사들은 비즈니스 환경에 맞춰 LG CNS가 개발한 LLM(브랜드명 미정)이나 오픈AI의 LLM인 'GPT' 중에 선택해 AI코딩을 활용할 수 있다. LG CNS가 개발한 LLM은 메타의 코드 생성에 최적화한 LLM '코드라마'(CodeLlama)를 비롯해 다양한 오픈소스 LLM을 활용했다. 고객사는 보유 중인 서버와 클라우드 등 인프라에 LG CNS의 LLM을 설치하고 AI코딩을 플러그인(기존 시스템에 부가 기능을 추가하는 방식) 방식으로 연결하면 된다. 무엇보다도 고객사가 가진 자체 인프라를 활용하기 때문에 소스 코드나 개인 정보 유출에 대한 고민이 해결된다고 회사는 강조했다. 아울러 LG CNS는 이번에 공개한 LLM과 AI코딩을 도입하려는 고객사를 위해 최적의 프롬프트(Prompt)를 구성하는 컨설팅을 진행한다. 프롬프트는 LLM의 답변 정확도를 높일 수 있도록 질문하는 노하우를 담아 질문을 최적화하는 기능이다. 이 밖에 LG CNS는 지난 30여년간 금융, 물류, 제조 등 각종 산업에서 디지털 전환을 수행한 코딩 노하우를 담아 AI코딩의 고도화도 준비 중이라고 덧붙였다. LG CNS의 최고기술책임자(CTO) 김선정 전무는 "고객사가 보유한 인프라에도 설치할 수 있도록 AI 코딩에 최적화한 LLM을 확보했다"며 "AI 코딩을 통해 고객사가 디지털 서비스의 개발 생산성을 혁신할 수 있도록 할 것"이라고 말했다. 출처: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240131014900017?input=1195m

2024.02.02

[News Article] Posco, ADNOC to produce blue hydrogen in Gwangyang

Posco, ADNOC to produce blue hydrogen in Gwangyang By Shim Woo-hyun, The Korea Herald - Posco Group and the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company will collaborate on blue hydrogen production facilities in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, Posco International said Wednesday. Posco International, Posco Holdings and ADNOC signed a three-way strategic collaboration agreement at the UAE energy group’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, the three companies will build blue hydrogen production facilities at Posco International’s liquefied natural gas terminal in Gwangyang. Blue hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from fossil fuels such as natural gas through a process called reforming. The production is also coupled with a carbon capture and storage (CCS) process to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by capturing and storing the carbon dioxide generated during the hydrogen production process. The companies also agreed to build CCS facilities at the Posco LNG plant. “ADNOC is one of the leading companies in the CCS sector. ADNOC will become a great partner of Posco Group,” an official from Posco International said. Starting this year, the three companies will test the feasibility of the project involving hydrogen production and CCS facilities, with plans to start supplying blue hydrogen to nearby regions in 2029. “The latest project is meaningful to the group as it will allow us to take the first step in the domestic supply of eco-friendly hydrogen,” said Lee Jeon-hyeok, head of the energy business unit at Posco International. Source: https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240131000771

2024.02.02

[Interview Article] Almonty to boost security of key mineral supply with Sangdong mine

[Herald Interview] Almonty to boost security of key mineral supply with Sangdong mine By Kan Hyeong-woo, The Korea Herald - Almonty Industries, a multinational mining company headquartered in Toronto, expects to reopen the Sangdong Mine in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, and begin operations before the end of the year to offer an alternative source for tungsten, a critical material, according to the firm’s CEO Lewis Black. "I think now we’ve finally got a clear path to reopen the world’s largest tungsten mine,” Black said in an interview with The Korea Herald at the office of Almonty Korea Tungsten in Seoul on Tuesday. “And the beneficiary of this material will be both the United States and South Korea. We have no intention of supplying outside of those two areas.” Tungsten, which features resistance to high temperatures, hardness and density, is a key material used for manufacturing automotive parts including batteries for electric vehicles, aerospace apparatuses and munitions. As China and Russia account for about 90 percent of the total global tungsten supply, geopolitical risks have consequently surfaced. According to Black, the underground mine development will finish in September. The firm intends to begin surface work shortly. The CEO explained that the production of the tungsten mine will be divided into two phases. “The first phase 1, which is approximately 45 percent of the design output of the mine, goes to the United States,” he said. “The second 55 percent, our marketing strategy is to make it only available for Korean companies. This is because Korea depends (on Chinese imports) for 94.7 percent of all tungsten.” Black added that the mine developer intends to build a tungsten oxide plant in Yeongwol and provide roughly 4,000 tons of tungsten per year, which will be roughly over half of what Korea procures from China. According to the CEO, global tungsten production is approximately 98,000 tons per year, and about half of that is consumed in China. “Sangdong will be a significant producer and it will be by far the largest producer outside of China,” he said. “(Sangdong) is going to run for 100-plus years. Our mine in Portugal is still operating. It’s going for 136 years and it probably has another 50 or 60 years left. Sangdong is of equal size. It’s a vast deposit. It’s an extraordinary mine.” According to Black, the average quality of the Sangdong Mine is 0.45 to 0.5 percent, the highest level and more than 2.5 times the global average, whereas the average quality of a Chinese tungsten mine is 0.18 percent. Asked whether any talks with Korean companies are ongoing over a possible supply agreement for tungsten, Black noted that discussions have begun. “We had some conversations even this morning. We can’t disclose who it is but it’s a very significant industrial player here in Korea,” he said. “This is another reason why I’m here to start these conversations of fulfilling the government’s ambition to have greater transparency with a strategic metal.” Almonty acquired the Sangdong Mine in 2015. The company signed an agreement with KfW-IPEX Bank in Germany for a loan of $75.1 million in 2020. The mine developer announced in November last year that it received a sixth drawdown of $13.7 million from the German bank to bring the total amount of drawdowns to $53.9 million. According to the mine developer, it has so far invested over 120 billion won ($90 million) for additional drilling, acquisition of the site, ordering equipment, purchasing parts and paying wages for local workers. Black pointed out that every direct job in the mining sector creates six jobs, underscoring the project’s strong economic impact on Yeongwol, which once had 40,000 residents during the mine’s heyday in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Back then, the mine played a powerhouse role in the Korean economy as one of the biggest tungsten producers and exporters across the world. Sangdong Mine, however, could not stand its ground against the low price of Chinese tungsten later and eventually closed in 1994, devastating the livelihoods of nearby residents. The town was in a bad condition at the time of Almonty’s mine acquisition. “When we first bought the site, the village was very run down with a lot of empty buildings … the road was neglected … the village just looked abandoned,” said Black. “Fast forward to today. The road is new. There are buildings that are either gone or have been repainted. When people start to believe in a future again, they take pride in their environments and one of the wonderful things I’ve seen is how the village has come back alive. That tells me that we’re doing the right thing here. We’re heading in the right direction.” Source: https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240131000684&md=20240201003032_BL

2024.02.02

[News Article] Korean Air says Japan's antitrust regulator approves merger with Asiana Airlines

Korean Air says Japan's antitrust regulator approves merger with Asiana Airlines The Korea Times - Korean Air said Wednesday Japan's antitrust regulator has approved a 1.8 trillion-won ($1.34 billion) merger deal with its smaller rival Asiana Airlines, moving the merger process between Korea's two full-fledged air carriers one step further. According to Korean Air, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved the company's business combination with Asiana Airlines earlier in the day, marking a significant milestone in the two airlines' merger process. In November 2020, Korean Air signed the deal to acquire a controlling stake in Asiana to create the world's 10th-biggest airline by fleet. For the merger to be finalized, the airlines must win approval from competition regulators in key markets. The companies have so far won approval from 12 countries and are waiting for approval from the European Union and the United States. Korean Air said it has proactively engaged in dialogues with all concerned parties to address various concerns raised by the JFTC. According to Korean Air, the JFTC requested for Korean Air to submit remedies on select routes between Korea and Japan where the combined market share of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and its respective subsidiaries would limit competition. The JFTC concluded that five of the 12 overlapping routes on the network were not subject to competition review, the company said. Korea Air said it has decided to cede a limited number of slots on seven routes, should other airlines decide to operate on them. These routes include Seoul to Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka, as well as Busan to Osaka, Sapporo and Fukuoka. The JFTC also raised competition concerns about the bilateral cargo network. However, with the decision to divest Asiana's cargo business, the JFTC limited its request for the airline to enter into a cargo block space agreement on select routes. The divestiture of Asiana's cargo arm is subject to the approval of all remaining competition authorities, and will occur after Asiana Airlines is incorporated as a subsidiary of Korean Air, the company said. "Korean Air is committed to constructive dialogue with the remaining authorities — the EU and U.S. — to obtain approvals at the earliest opportunity," the company said. Korean Air Chairman and CEO Cho Won-tae said in a New Year's message to company employees earlier this month that the firm "will complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2024," while noting that the process "has taken much longer than expected." (Yonhap) Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_367973.html

2024.02.02

[Press Release] PepsiCo Reinforces Commitment To pep+ Goals With Launch Of The Second APAC Greenhous…

PepsiCo Reinforces Commitment To pep+ Goals With Launch Of The Second APAC Greenhouse Accelerator APAC – 2024 Sustainability Edition ●The PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator - APAC Sustainability Edition 2024 will select up to 10 shortlisted applicants to receive US$20,000 in grants and mentoring from PepsiCo’s subject-matter experts, and the winning participant selected to receive funding of US$100,000 will be announced at the end of the program in September 2024. ●With the program, PepsiCo aims to address packaging waste, agricultural sustainability, and climate change by creating a positive impact through collaboration and partnerships. ● Applications for the program are now open till 18 March 2024. SINGAPORE, 25 JANUARY 2024 - PepsiCo today announced the launch of the second Greenhouse Accelerator program in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Following the success of last year’s program, PepsiCo is looking to make an even greater impact on the food and beverage sector in the region by collaborating with and supporting entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture, climate action, and the circular economy. As the Asia Pacific experiences, a notable shift towards more sustainable supply chains in an effort to reach net zero, PepsiCo understands its position to influence and be a part of this transition. The Greenhouse Accelerator APAC Sustainability Edition is an initiative to partner with innovative entrepreneurs in the region to advance the company’s goal to be net zero by 2040. As part of the program, PepsiCo will select up to 10 applicants to receive US$ 20,000 in grants as well as mentoring from subject-matter experts from PepsiCo’s executive bench and broader leadership team. The final winner of the US$ 100,000 prize will be announced in Thailand in September 2024. Applications for 2024 are now open, and APAC startups with solutions in the sustainable packaging, climate action, and sustainable agriculture spaces are eligible to apply. The shortlisted applicants will be selected based on the degree of innovation, business model scalability, uniqueness, disruptive potential, and a mission to drive emissions reduction and circularity. “Building on the strong start we made in 2023, we are extremely proud to launch the second edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator program across the Asia Pacific region. Last year, we initiated seven pilot projects, each contributing to our sustainability goals and demonstrating the power of partnership. APAC is a focal region for agri and food tech innovation, and with new partners joining us, we aim to use our reach to positively influence the food ecosystem.” shared Wern-Yuen Tan, CEO of PepsiCo,APAC. Since its inception in 2017, the Greenhouse Accelerator has included over 86 companies across the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, the United States, and APAC. To date, the collective revenue of the emerging startups has exceeded USD $20 million. Last year, the program received over 100 applications across the APAC region, with Powered Carbon delivering the winning solution. Powered Carbon’s low carbon fertilizer solution which uses CO2 to cultivate bacteria, has since been tested on potatoes in PepsiCo’s China Shandong Farm. For the second edition of the program in APAC, PepsiCo has partnered with Suntory PepsiCo Beverage Thailand, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage, and Circulate Capital with an aim to address a comprehensive range of environmental challenges and to cultivate a generation of entrepreneurs who can drive positive impact across multiple facets of sustainability. Mr. Ashish Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand), said, "As a leader in the beverage industry, Suntory PepsiCo Thailand is proactively addressing environmental challenges through an unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and compliance. We are dedicated to optimizing internal processes and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain while collaborating with other stakeholders to achieve a net-zero carbon society. We clearly define priority issues, including achieving water conservation and replenishment, fostering a sustainable packaging management for the circular economy, and greenhouse gas reduction throughout our operation. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, we are pleased to participate in this program to build a sustainable society that prioritizes environmental responsibility.” “Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam is proud to be a partner in this impactful initiative, create a platform where innovations can thrive and can contribute to the movement toward a more sustainable future. Our company’s sustainability strategy and goals align with the Vietnam Government’s commitment, especially its pledge to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. We have collaborated with strategic partners to implement multiple initiatives in realizing sustainability goals, notably, our phasing out of fossil fuel in manufacturing plants and reduced virgin plastic consumption leading to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.” said Jahanzeb Khan, CEO and General Director, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam. To apply for the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator 2024 APAC Sustainability Edition, visit the website at greenhouseaccelerator.com/apac/ or PepsiCo’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/pepsico

2024.02.02

[News Article] DE&I 조직 문화의 중요성과 산업 분야 핵심 키워드 분석한 퍼솔켈리코리아 2024 Salary Guide 출간

DE&I 조직 문화의 중요성과 산업 분야 핵심 키워드 분석한 퍼솔켈리코리아 2024 Salary Guide 출간 한국경제TV 박준식 기자 - 글로벌 전문 인력 솔루션을 지원하고 있는 퍼솔켈리코리아가 지난 26일 다양한 산업 분야의 연봉 조사서를 출간했다고 전했다. 퍼솔켈리는 PERSOL Holdings와 Kelly Services 간에 설립된 합작 회사로 호주, 중국, 홍콩, 인도, 인도네시아, 말레이시아, 뉴질랜드, 필리핀, 싱가포르, 한국, 대만, 태국 및 베트남을 포함한 13개 시장에 80개 이상의 사무실에 걸쳐 있는 지역 최대 인력 솔루션을 지원하는 기업이다. 본 연봉 가이드(안내서)는 퍼솔켈리 전문 컨설턴트의 기업 인터뷰를 통해 시장 동향, 급여 조사, 고용 등 다양한 영역을 분석해 희망하는 기업을 대상으로 제공한다. 인사와 노무에 대한 트랜드를 파악할 수 있는 이번 연봉 가이드는 자동차&모빌리티, 은행&금융, 화학, 제조, 블록체인&핀테크, 의료&생명과학, 소비재, 반도체, AI, 스타트업, 정보기술 및 서비스 등의 24년도 산업군별 노동 시장을 파악할 수 있다. 또한 한국 산업 분야의 핵심적 키워드를 바탕으로 DE&I(다양성, 형평성, 포용성)의 조직 문화와 글로벌 채용 시장의 최신 트랜드 동향에 맞춰 원격 근무, 기술 기반의 채용, 인공지능 및 자동화 기술을 통해 채용 프로세스 간소화, 데이터를 기반으로 한 의사 결정, 브랜드 강화, 소프트 스킬 강화, 글로벌 인재 채용, 업스킬링 및 리스킬링 등의 기술을 거듭 강조했다. 관계자 말에 따르면 각 산업군별 시대적 배경부터 팬데믹에 이르기까지 다양한 시장 상황을 분석하여 제공되는 24년 고용 노동 시장의 변화를 판단할 수 있는 기회가 될 수 있지만 고용난 완화 및 직원 보유율 강화를 위한 노력도 뒷받침되어야 한다고 설명을 덧붙였다. 한편 퍼솔켈리코리아에서 발간한 ‘2024 Salary guide’는 공식 홈페이지 또는 담당자 문의를 통해 자료를 받아볼 수 있다. 출처: https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202401290094&t=NN

2024.01.31

[News Article] AWS, 중소기업 클라우드 혁신 돕는 ‘AWS SMB 컴피턴시’ 발표

AWS, 중소기업 클라우드 혁신 돕는 ‘AWS SMB 컴피턴시’ 발표 조선비즈 이경탁 기자 - 아마존웹서비스(AWS)가 30일 중소기업 클라우드 혁신을 돕는 AWS SMB 컴피턴시(AWS Small and Medium Business Competency)를 발표했다. AWS SMB 컴피턴시 파트너들은 중소기업의 요구사항을 충족할 수 있는 솔루션과 제품을 제공한다. 마이그레이션 및 현대화, 보안, 데이터 스토리지, 재해 복구, 인공지능(AI)/머신러닝(ML) 등의 플랫폼 솔루션 등이다. 더불어 회계, 리소스 관리, 고객 서비스 및 관계 관리 등의 SaaS 솔루션 또한 제공한다. AWS 파트너들은 이에 대한 전문성을 갖추기 위해 아키텍처 및 고객 사례 세부 검토를 포함한 AWS 솔루션 및 실행에 대한 엄격한 기술 검증과 평가를 거친다. 함기호 AWS 코리아 대표는 “AWS와 파트너들은 중소기업이 대규모의 디지털 전환을 이루고 생성형 AI를 비롯한 최신 클라우드 기술을 활용해 비즈니스를 성장시켜, 지역 일자리와 GDP에 크게 기여할 수 있도록 최선을 다해 지원하고 있다”며 “AWS SMB 컴피턴시 발표로 아시아 태평양 및 전세계 중소기업의 다양한 요구사항을 충족하기 위해 헌신하는 AWS 파트너들과의 협약을 강화할 수 있게 되어 기쁘다”고 말했다. 출처: https://biz.chosun.com/it-science/ict/2024/01/30/2MXLEWMWWBGJ3PAKRMTMKRUR7M/

2024.01.31

[News Article] IBM, 한국퀀텀컴퓨팅과 ‘왓슨x·양자 컴퓨터’ 도입 협력

IBM, 한국퀀텀컴퓨팅과 ‘왓슨x·양자 컴퓨터’ 도입 협력 조선비즈 이경탁 기자 - IBM이 한국 기업 고객들에게 최첨단 인공지능(AI) 소프트웨어와 인프라, 양자 컴퓨팅 서비스를 제공하기 위해 한국퀀텀컴퓨팅(KQC)과 협력한다고 30일 밝혔다. KQC는 양자 컴퓨팅 분야에서도 IBM과의 협업을 확대하고 있다. 지난 2022년부터 IBM 퀀텀 이노베이션 센터((구) IBM 퀀텀 허브)로 역할을 해온 KQC는 국내 고객들에게 IBM의 글로벌 유틸리티 스케일의 양자 시스템 자원을 클라우드를 통해 계속 제공하고 있다. 오는 2028년까지 부산에 IBM 퀀텀 시스템 투(IBM Quantum System 2)를 설치할 계획이다. 이번 협력에는 생성형 AI의 개발과 배포를 지원하는 인프라에 대한 투자가 포함되어 있다. AI에 최적화된 인프라 설립 계획은 첨단 GPU(그래픽처리장치)와 IBM의 AI 반도체(AIU)를 포함하고 있으며, 클라우드 네이티브 환경을 제공하기 위해 레드햇 오픈시프트로 관리될 예정이다. 권지훈 KQC 회장은 “KQC는 IBM과의 협업을 통해 한국에 다양한 컴퓨팅 인프라를 제공하고 있다”며 “우리가 구축할 양자 및 AI 분야의 강력한 하드웨어 컴퓨팅 자원과 핵심 소프트웨어는 증가하고 있는 고성능 컴퓨팅에 대한 수요를 충족시킬 뿐만 아니라 산업 활용과 생태계 발전을 촉진할 것으로 기대한다”고 말했다. 다리오 길 IBM 수석부사장 겸 리서치 총괄은 “한국 산업 전반의 혁신을 촉진할 AI 및 양자 시스템을 구축하기 위해 KQC와 협력하게 되어 기쁘다”며 “이번 협약을 통해 KQC 고객들은 첨단 AI 인프라와 IBM 왓슨x를 사용해 첨단 AI 모델을 학습, 미세 조정, 배치할 수 있게 될 것”이라고 밝혔다. 출처: https://biz.chosun.com/it-science/ict/2024/01/30/TQB2PNFH2BFW7AKMZJ3PV4AHGM/

2024.01.31

[News Article] 메가존클라우드, 스노우플레이크 ‘프리미어 파트너십’ 획득

메가존클라우드, 스노우플레이크 ‘프리미어 파트너십’ 획득 조선비즈 이경탁 기자 - 메가존클라우드는 스노우플레이크 데이터 클라우드(Data Cloud) 고객사례 확보를 통해 스노우플레이크의 엄격한 조건을 충족하고 30일 국내 최초의 프리미어 파트너 자격을 획득했다고 밝혔다. 메가존클라우드는 이에 앞서 지난 2022년 중반 스노우플레이크의 파트너로 데이터 클라우드사업을 시작한 이후, 지난해 1월 셀렉트 파트너(Select partner) 자격을 획득한 바 있다. 메가존클라우드는 지난해 11월 프리미어 파트너십의 가장 어려운 조건 중 하나였던 스노우프로 어드밴스드(SnowPro Advanced) 인증을 국내 파트너사에서는 처음으로 취득하면서 이번 프리미어 파트너 자격 획득의 기반을 다졌다. 이주완 메가존클라우드 대표는 “스노우플레이크 프리미어 파트너십 획득을 통해 메가존클라우드의 검증된 기술력 및 고객 확보에 대한 노력이 인정받게 돼 기쁘다”고 말했다. 최기영 스노우플레이크 코리아 지사장은 “아시아 최대 MSP 사업자인 메가존클라우드가 국내 파트너사 중 최초로 프리미어 파트너가 된 것을 뜻깊게 생각한다”고 밝혔다. 출처: https://biz.chosun.com/it-science/ict/2024/01/30/4OMGD54XEFCRNAVW3TDW2AILXA/

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