{"id":1505,"date":"2024-07-30T09:25:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sktelecom.com\/en\/?p=1505"},"modified":"2024-07-30T11:09:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T02:09:53","slug":"sk-telecom-expands-x-caliber-veterinary-diagnosis-assistant-to-three-major-southeast-asian-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sktelecom.com\/en\/1505","title":{"rendered":"SK Telecom Expands \u2018X Caliber\u2019 Veterinary Diagnosis Assistant to Three Major Southeast Asian Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2022 SK Telecom signs agreements in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to supply \u2018X Caliber\u2019, its AI-based veterinary diagnosis service, as demand for pet care grows<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pictured in the left Jang Dong-il, X Caliber Global Team Lead of SKT, with Dr. Liu Chang Haur (right), Managing Director of My Vet Care, after the signing ceremony at the FASAVA Congress 2024, a global veterinary ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 19.<\/p>\n

SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, \u201cSKT\u201d) announced today that it has signed agreements to supply its artificial intelligence (AI)-based veterinary diagnosis assistant, \u2018X Caliber\u2019, to three major Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.<\/p>\n

The signing ceremony was held at Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinarian Association (FASAVA) Congress 2024, one of the biggest veterinary events in Asia Pacific region. This year, the event was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives including Jang Dong-il, X Caliber Global Team Lead of SKT, and Dr. Liu Chang Haur, Managing Director of My Vet Care.<\/p>\n

As a part of the agreement, SKT will supply X Caliber to My Vet Care, Malaysia\u2019s leading distributor of pet supplements and healthcare solutions. The two companies plan to introduce the service to veterinary clinics across Malaysia and begin commercial service in the third quarter of this year.<\/p>\n

Dr. Goh Lai Har, President of FASAVA Congress 2024 stated \u201cIn the rapidly growing Malaysian pet market, X Caliber will serve as another catalyst for growth.\u201d She also emphasized \u201cMalaysian veterinarians will strive to promote the spread of X Caliber for efficient pet diagnostics.\u201d<\/p>\n

X Caliber is now available at Happy Pet Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, starting this month. Happy Pet is a full-service veterinary hospital offering a comprehensive array of pet care services, including a pet park, pet taxi and a pet shop.<\/p>\n

In Vietnam, SKT has partnered with Vet Sky Holdings, a prominent provider of pet diagnostic equipment, solutions and veterinary hospital chains. Starting this month, the SKY Animal Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City will introduce X Caliber to enhance the diagnosis of pet diseases.<\/p>\n

The pet market in Southeast Asia is experiencing rapid growth. Market research firm GlobalPETS estimated the market size at USD 3.3 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent over the past five years.<\/p>\n

\u201cSKT\u2019s AI capabilities in the Southeast Asian pet market are set to enhance and innovate the pet care environment through these successful agreements,\u201d said Ha Min-yong, Chief Development Officer of SKT. \u201cWe are committed to leading the global promotion of South Korea\u2019s AI technology through transformative initiatives across diverse industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pictured left is Jang Dong-il, X Caliber Global Team Lead of SKT, with Dr. Liu Chang Haur (right), Managing Director of My Vet Care, signing the agreement at the FASAVA 2024 Congress, a global veterinary event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 19.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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