**KS&Pick signs MOU with ‘P.R.O’ in Japan**
*Full-scale overseas sales of virtual humans*
Korea’s largest virtual human image holding company, KS&Pick, announced on the 11th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for business alliance with Japanese block chain specialist PRO (PRO) to establish a strategic partnership for virtual human image sales and technology commercialization. .
Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, PRO is an IT company with 33 years of experience in the business of â?³software outsourcing â?³system development â?³media content â?³blockchain related business planning and development. ‘PRO.APP’, an app developed by PRO, has developed more than 40 titles and has achieved 14 million DL downloads and 300 million monthly impressions.
In particular, PRO has built authentication services such as e-KYC and OSS along with platform, storage, and authentication technology using blockchain. It also provides services such as sustainable development (SDGs), carbon dioxide reduction, and environmental conservation. In addition, it is possible to provide rapid DX-based development services such as DX consulting, definition of requirements and requirements, design, development, operation and maintenance, etc.
With this agreement, KS&Pick and PRO decided to cooperate in all directions in all areas of business such as R&D and marketing related to the commercialization of virtual human technology. As a result, it is expected that KS&Pick’s overseas sales of virtual human images will begin in earnest.
PRO plans to cooperate with the supply of blockchain technology and the expansion of infrastructure such as networks to enhance business competitiveness. KS&Pick supplies virtual human-related data and technology, and virtual human-based content creation technology.
Yang Kyu-seok, CEO of KS&Pick, said, â??We have opened a way to sell oriental and Korean virtual human images not only in Korea but also in Japan with our own data that we are proud of as the largest in Korea.â? â??We are also preparing to enter the US market in the future. â?he said.
Meanwhile, KS&Pick started producing and selling ultra-high-definition virtual human images on its agency site for sales and showrooms based on its own vast amount of data. Last month, it signed an MOU with Fivix, a world-renowned archery production company, to converge virtual humans and sports.
In addition, in December of last year, it developed the ‘One Pick’ platform and was selected for TIPS (TIPS), a private investment-led technology startup support program receiving up to 700 million won in support . It is attracting attention. KS&Pick received investment from three TIPS operators: Infobank, CN Venture Partners, and Kingo Spring.
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