KT Partners with Trimble to Advance Centimeter-Level Positioning Services in South Korea
- KT Corporation partners with Trimble to provide centimeter-level positioning services across South Korea for automotive and IoT sectors.
- The collaboration integrates Trimble's GNSS correction services with KT's network, enhancing connectivity for smart vehicles and infrastructure.
- KT aims to support smart transportation growth by combining telecom and positioning services, positioning itself as a tech leader.
KT Corporation and Trimble Team Up to Enhance Positioning Services in South Korea
KT Corporation announces a significant collaboration with Trimble® to deliver centimeter-level positioning services throughout South Korea, utilizing the Trimble RTX® Fast network. This partnership represents a pivotal step for KT in expanding its offerings to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Internet of Things (IoT) companies. By integrating Trimble’s advanced GNSS correction services, KT aims to provide a comprehensive solution that includes telecom, precise positioning, and correction services, essential for the evolving needs of connected vehicles and smart infrastructure.
The Trimble RTX Fast network delivers extensive global coverage, encompassing over seven million square miles (18 million square kilometers), which is crucial for OEMs and IoT entities that require a reliable and consistent technology platform. Olivier Casabianca, Trimble’s vice president of advanced positioning, underscores the importance of this collaboration in building on Trimble's existing infrastructure in North America and Europe. The partnership not only enhances safety and performance but also streamlines workflow automation and productivity for automotive manufacturers, allowing for the development of advanced driving applications from prototype stages to production-ready vehicles.
As vehicles increasingly incorporate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities, KT and Trimble's collaboration provides an ASIL-certified positioning solution tailored to these technologies. This integration significantly bolsters connectivity and effectiveness across diverse applications, including smart city infrastructure, advanced field robotics, and software-defined vehicles. KT’s robust wired and wireless network coverage complements Trimble’s services, ensuring that the positioning solutions are both reliable and innovative, ultimately paving the way for a more connected future.
In addition to enhancing positioning services, this collaboration highlights KT’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to support the growth of smart transportation and infrastructure. By offering a unified solution that combines telecom and positioning services, KT positions itself at the forefront of technological advancements in the automotive and IoT sectors.
As the demand for precise positioning and connectivity grows, this partnership between KT and Trimble stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of automotive technology and smart city initiatives in South Korea, setting a benchmark for future innovations in the industry.