SK Telecom (SKT), Samsung and Cisco inked an agreement to promote 5G-based smart office propositions.
Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding, the three will cooperate on planning and developing new 5G smart office services; working up a comprehensive package combining their technologies and services; and jointly promoting integrated marketing initiatives.
Alongside smart factory, smart office is “considered a key 5G-based services for businesses, which will significantly improve work efficiency and productivity”, SKT said in a statement
A vision was outlined where only a smartphone is needed to meet all office tasks. PCs will be replaced by mobile virtual desktop infrastructure, underpinned by Samsung’s DeX technology [1]. Working with Cisco, SKT is looking to provide mobile-based video conferencing and virtual co-working space, to further enhance efficiency.
SKT said it will work with Samsung and Cisco to plan and develop a comprehensive smart office package, including smartphone, collaboration tools and “mobile-centric work environment”, underpinned by the 5G network and tailored to meet the needs of businesses.
A launch is planned for the second half of 2019.
[1] https://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/news-devices/samsung-details-dex-debut/
