Bridge Alliance members launch Global MEC Task Force

Nieuws Mobiel Azië 13 JAN 2020
Bridge Alliance members launch Global MEC Task Force

South Korean operator SK Telecom announced the launch of the ‘Global MEC Task Force’ with Bridge Alliance member operators, including Singtel, Globe, Taiwan Mobile and PCCW Global, for cooperation in 5G mobile edge computing. SK Telecom said it plans to share its expertise in 5G and MEC areas with other members that are preparing to launch 5G, while making joint efforts for the development of MEC services. The company will help in setting international MEC standards to build an interoperable MEC platform.

Through the task force, SK Telecom expects to power the expansion of the 5G MEC ecosystem to the Asian countries, and develop overseas market opportunities for its 5G services including MEC.

As the first chair of the task force, SK Telecom is hosting the first MEC workshop with Bridge Alliance from 13 to 15 January at its headquarters in Seoul. The workshop will identify potential regional MEC-based use cases, and discuss business models and commercialization plans. SK Telecom also plans to introduce its 5G strategies, 5G MEC-based use cases including smart factory, and 5G clusters including ‘LoL Park’.

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