NHN Cloud Unveils 'FactoryX' for Full-Stack AI... "Aiming to Become Korea's Leading AI Infrastructure Company" (Comprehensive)

From GPU Acquisition to Operations... Platform for Enhanced Efficiency
Expanding AI Revenue Share to 50%
AI Agent Execution Service to Be Unveiled in the Second Half
"Innogrid Merger Proceeding Sequentially as Scheduled"

"The center of the artificial intelligence (AI) hegemony race has shifted from large language models (LLMs) to the 'execution environment,' which enables stable operation and cost optimization. With FactoryX, we will fully support the AI transformation of both the public and private sectors."

On the morning of May 26, Kim Donghoon, CEO of NHN Cloud, unveiled the new AI full-stack brand 'FactoryX' at a press conference held at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Kim Donghoon, CEO of NHN Cloud, is announcing the new AI full-stack brand 'FactoryX' at a press conference held on the morning of the 26th at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. NHN Cloud

From GPUs to AI Agents... Seamless Customer AI Transformation (AX)

On the morning of the 26th, at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, the NHN Cloud press conference took place. NHN Cloud

The name FactoryX combines 'Factory,' representing the production of large-scale AI, and 'X,' signifying both NHN Cloud's experience (eXperience) and the customer's AI transformation (AX). The brand aims to provide a three-stage integrated execution environment—from securing infrastructure such as GPUs, to platform operation, to AI agent execution services—to support companies in realizing their AI projects, which are currently at the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage.

Kim emphasized, "Among companies that have secured graphics processing units (GPUs), only 7 out of 100 achieve utilization rates above 85% during peak times. The key in the AI market is how robustly and efficiently you operate your infrastructure." NHN Cloud is currently operating NVIDIA H100 GPUs and domestically developed neural processing units (NPUs) in an integrated manner at the Gwangju National AI Data Center. At 'FactoryX Seoul,' the AI-dedicated data center in Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, a total of 7,656 NVIDIA Blackwell B200 GPUs have been deployed.

Minsu Kang, Chief Infrastructure Officer (CIO) of NHN Cloud, added, "NHN Cloud directly handles the entire process related to AI infrastructure, from data center design to GPU cluster construction, network and storage optimization, monitoring, and incident response. Ultimately, every AI platform and service begins with GPU infrastructure."

NHN Cloud also introduced its proprietary AI platform, designed to maximize the efficient use of GPU assets and minimize waste. Tae-hyung Kim, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of NHN Cloud, pointed out, "For each H100 GPU, approximately $2.10 (about 3,160 won) is wasted per hour when idle. Assuming customers operating on-site clusters utilize only 50% of their GPUs, this translates to an annual loss of 14 billion won."

Kim, the CTO, stressed, "'GPU Live' helps run acquired GPUs at maximum efficiency, and our AI development platform, 'AI Easy Maker,' supports the entire process—from model training to deployment and operation."

The company also announced plans to launch 'Project X,' an AI agent execution service, in the second half of this year. Sungmin Ahn, CEO of NHN Enterprise, explained, "Project X, scheduled for release in the second half, is a solution that allows even non-developers to easily design AI agents tailored to their work environment using natural language. It enables business process automation by integrating with internal systems and data, all while reducing security and cost burdens."

Becoming a 'National AI Infrastructure Champion'... "AI Revenue Share to Reach 50%"

Donghoon Kim, CEO of NHN Cloud (second from left), Tae Hyung Kim, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Minsu Kang, Chief Infrastructure Officer (CIO), and Seongmin Ahn, CEO of NHN Enterprise, are answering reporters' questions at a press briefing held on the morning of the 26th at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. NHN Cloud

Looking ahead, NHN Cloud plans to expand its business by meeting a wide range of market demands—from general GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offerings to customized private AI infrastructure—for both public and private sectors. Last year, NHN Cloud was selected as the largest contractor for the government's project to strengthen AI computing resource utilization and has also delivered major projects such as building a GPU cluster for Krafton. The company intends to further establish itself as a 'national AI infrastructure champion,' supporting Korea's rise as one of the 'Global AI Top 3 (G3)' by providing the foundational infrastructure and ecosystem for industry-wide AI transformation.

Kim also presented a medium- to long-term growth plan to foster the AI business as a future growth driver. NHN Cloud has set the goal of raising the share of AI business to over 50% of its total revenue. The company has recorded an average annual growth rate of 24% over the past three years and plans to maintain double-digit growth based on this momentum.

He emphasized, "FactoryX will be the next engine for growth. While AI accounted for 13% of total revenue in 2025, we expect it to reach 38% this year, and next year, the revenue share of AI and cloud will become equal at a 50:50 ratio."

Kim further stressed, "For domestic companies to maintain data sovereignty and successfully conduct AI business, an independent infrastructure ecosystem is essential. Through FactoryX, we will do our utmost to ensure companies can stably execute AI and translate it into business growth."

During the subsequent Q&A session, Kim shared the company's plans to build new AI data centers, stating, "We can quickly secure new GPUs through collaboration with global vendors, and we are also proceeding with a new IDC project in the Pohang area."

He also addressed the ongoing merger with Innogrid. NHN Cloud recently decided to merge Innogrid with its subsidiary NHN Injae Inc. and is currently working on related processes. Kim stated that the merger is proceeding sequentially according to schedule and is nearing completion, adding, "We expect to generate synergies in the private cloud sector and will further enhance our operational capabilities."

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