ZD SW Today: Orchestro Designated as 2026 Outstanding Corporate Research Institute, and Others

ZD SW Today is a new section curated by ZDNet Korea, offering a comprehensive overview of diverse news in the software industry and beyond, including cloud computing, security, and artificial intelligence. Highlights include Orchestro's first corporate research institute, the AI Research Lab, being designated as an Outstanding Corporate Research Institute by the Ministry of Science and ICT for its advanced AI infrastructure and cloud operations expertise. The Ministry of Science and ICT established this designation to recognize and support corporate research institutes with strong R&D capabilities and innovative achievements. Additionally, the National Institute of the Intelligent Society (NIA) launched the World Friends Korea IT Volunteer Team, a government-sponsored program dispatching IT professionals to developing countries since 2001. Incheon Information also received the Minister of Industry and Trade Award for its contributions to strategic material export management and safe trade environments. GS NeoTech showcased two key AI solutions at the Genesis CX Innovate 2026 event, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences in AI contact centers.