KT Partners with Trimble to Advance Positioning Services and IoT in South Korea
- KT Corporation partners with Trimble to provide advanced centimeter-level positioning services across South Korea.
- The collaboration enhances connectivity for automotive OEMs and IoT companies, supporting smart transportation and automation.
- KT aims to leverage Trimble's services to innovate across various sectors, improving urban infrastructure and logistics.
KT Corporation Partners with Trimble to Enhance Positioning Services in South Korea
KT Corporation has entered into a strategic collaboration with Trimble® to deliver advanced centimeter-level positioning services throughout South Korea. This partnership, announced on July 9, 2025, leverages the Trimble RTX® Fast network to provide automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Internet of Things (IoT) companies with a comprehensive suite of telecom, correction, and precise positioning services. As vehicles increasingly integrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, the demand for accurate positioning continues to rise, placing KT at the forefront of this technological evolution.
The Trimble RTX Fast network is designed to improve safety, performance, and workflow automation in various applications. With over seven million square miles of coverage, it offers a reliable technology platform that automotive manufacturers and IoT firms can depend on for their development needs. Olivier Casabianca, Trimble's vice president of advanced positioning, highlights the significance of expanding this service beyond North America and Europe, emphasizing the potential for innovative applications in smart city infrastructure, advanced field robotics, and software-defined vehicles. By integrating KT’s extensive wired and wireless network with Trimble’s real-time GNSS correction services, this collaboration aims to establish a robust ecosystem that enhances connectivity across multiple sectors.
The partnership also places a strong emphasis on compliance and safety, as it enables OEMs to test and develop advanced driving applications from prototypes to production using ASIL-certified positioning solutions. This focus on precision and reliability is crucial as the automotive industry moves towards greater automation and connectivity. The collaboration positions KT Corporation as a key player in the evolution of automotive technology, aligning with global trends toward smart transportation and IoT integration.
In addition to its automotive applications, the collaboration is set to impact various sectors that rely on precise positioning and connectivity. The integration of Trimble's correction services with KT's network facilitates a range of applications, from enhancing urban infrastructure to supporting advanced logistics and field operations. This partnership not only reinforces KT’s commitment to innovation in telecommunications but also positions the company to capitalize on the expanding market opportunities within the rapidly evolving IoT landscape.
As the industry moves toward a more connected future, KT Corporation's collaboration with Trimble signifies a significant step forward in delivering the necessary infrastructure to support advanced technologies across South Korea. This partnership exemplifies a strategic alignment of expertise that promises to drive growth and innovation in both the automotive and IoT sectors.