Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety
Vantiq, Etevers, and Jeonju University have formalised an agreement to collaborate on AI-driven public safety systems across South Korea's Jeollabuk-do region.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines a multi-phase programme to integrate real-time artificial intelligence into the region's public safety infrastructure. The initiative brings together the technological resources of Vantiq, the public sector focus of Etevers, and Jeonju University's research capabilities.
According to the organisations, the collaboration aims to deliver advanced AI-powered tools into the hands of communities that are often overlooked by new technologies. The agreement places a strong emphasis on responsible deployment and sustainable impact, using the Vantiq Intelligence Platform (VIP) as the technical foundation for the new solutions.
The initiative includes several core elements. Firstly, the trio will develop and demonstrate AI-based public safety technologies. This involves jointly designing, testing, and showcasing applications that leverage real-time data and generative AI, with a focus on addressing public safety challenges in evolving scenarios.
Pilot programmes are also set to be deployed in phases throughout the Jeollabuk-do region. These pilots will be used to validate applications such as emergency alerts, health monitoring, and disaster response, ultimately laying the foundation for broader adoption of AI-driven safety systems.
An additional component of the collaboration is the integration of industry and academia. Joint programmes will be established to foster connections between university researchers and experts from the private sector, with the aim of developing scalable solutions and supporting the training of future AI professionals in the region.
The agreement also covers collaborative research initiatives focused on enhancing real-time AI capabilities. Academic-led research and development projects will explore new use cases for Vantiq's event-driven architecture, placing particular attention on issues of local relevance that could also have broader international applicability.
Marty Sprinzen, Chief Executive Officer of Vantiq, stated, "This partnership shows what's possible when real-time AI is used not just for innovation's sake, but to truly serve people. South Korea is leaning into the future in a way that puts its citizens first—and we're proud to be part of that. With Etevers and Jeonju University, we're combining deep local trust with powerful technology to create systems that don't just monitor problems but respond to them instantly. That's how real infrastructure should work - fast, adaptive and built for the moments that matter most."
The agreement was formally signed at Jeonju University, with participation from Hae-Won Lee, Vice President for Industry-Academic Cooperation at Jeonju University; Junsung Kim, Executive Vice President at Etevers; Marty Sprinzen, CEO of Vantiq; Miguel Nhuch, Chief Revenue Officer of Vantiq; and Kevin Lee, Country Manager of Vantiq Korea.
Jeonju University has identified an opportunity to strengthen its AI research and talent development through the partnership. According to university officials, expanding industry-academic cooperation and developing locally tailored expertise is central to supporting both sustainable regional development and wider innovation efforts.
Junsung Kim, Executive Vice President of Etevers, commented, "This agreement reflects our commitment to expand Korea's AI capabilities, not just at the enterprise level but within society itself. Through this collaboration, we will bring Vantiq's real-time intelligence to public-sector systems and strengthen Korea's position in applied AI."
The university intends to further establish itself as a regional hub for AI research and education, with a focus on contributing to the digital transformation of Jeollabuk-do and neighbouring areas.
This Memorandum of Understanding builds on an earlier strategic partnership between Vantiq and Etevers. The two firms are currently working jointly on the development of intelligent systems for sectors including healthcare, government, and infrastructure within South Korea. The new agreement marks a progression from strategic planning to piloting real-world deployments of AI-powered solutions, with a focus on measurable improvements in safety, responsiveness, and public trust. It also establishes a pathway for the long-term, phased scaling of real-time AI across the country.
