LG CNS, KDDI sign MOU for AI, smart city business
The two companies will form a working-level body and named Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and China as priority regions.
LG CNS said on 14 October 2026 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese telecom company KDDI to jointly pursue business in AI, smart cities, telecom and integrated system operation management.
Under the agreement, the two companies will explore customized services for local companies using LG CNS's agentic AI platform AgenticWorks. They will also review cooperation on robot integrated management services at manufacturing, logistics and distribution sites based on the physical AI platform PhysicalWorks.
In smart cities, LG CNS's city integrated control system and intelligent transport system will be combined with KDDI's telecom infrastructure technology to target the Southeast Asian market.
The companies will form a working-level consultative body and selected Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and China as priority business regions.
Quick answers
What does the LG CNS and KDDI agreement cover?
AI, smart cities, telecom and integrated system operation management, including possible services built on LG CNS's AgenticWorks and PhysicalWorks platforms.
Which regions will LG CNS and KDDI target?
Southeast Asia for the smart city business, with Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and China named as priority business regions.
When was the memorandum of understanding signed?
LG CNS announced the agreement on 14 October 2026.