AI race pushes LG CNS and Doosan into broad technology alliance

Doosan Corp. President Yoo Seung-woo, left, and LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon pose after signing a business agreement in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of LG CNS

As companies scramble to secure an edge in artificial intelligence and automation, LG CNS and Doosan Corp. have agreed to join forces in a wide-ranging partnership that stretches from agentic AI and robotics to data centers and cloud computing.

The companies signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG Sciencepark in Seoul to strengthen their competitiveness in emerging technology businesses, including AI transformation, robot transformation, data centers and cloud services.

The agreement brings together LG CNS’ digital transformation capabilities and Doosan Corp.’s industrial technology expertise at a time when businesses are investing heavily in AI-driven productivity and next-generation infrastructure.

Under the deal, the companies said they will establish a joint business cooperation body within one month and develop detailed plans for collaborative projects.

One of the central pillars of the partnership is AI transformation.

LG CNS said it will leverage its enterprise agentic AI platform, AgenticWorks, to help strengthen Doosan Corp.’s agentic AI capabilities and develop a roadmap for future business applications.

The companies also said they will review opportunities for cooperation in robot transformation, a field increasingly viewed as a key driver of industrial efficiency.

In the data center and cloud sectors, LG CNS will work with Doosan Corp. to improve and advance the company’s IT infrastructure.

The two sides also plan to discuss the introduction of hydrogen fuel cells into LG CNS data center operations, a move aimed at enhancing energy solutions for future facilities.

Beyond digital infrastructure, the companies said they will pursue manufacturing AI transformation projects using digital twin technology to maximize efficiency throughout the life cycle of manufacturing equipment.

They also plan to cooperate in logistics businesses that utilize environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.