LAS VEGAS — Samsung SDS is positioning itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, emphasizing the growing importance of generative AI in reshaping corporate competitiveness. At CES 2026, Samsung SDS CEO Lee June-hee described the next evolution of AI as agentic AI, a form of intelligence capable of recognizing and executing tasks autonomously. Generative AI is becoming a key driver that determines a company’s competitiveness, going beyond simple technological innovation, Lee said. The company showcased how AI agents can transform daily workflows across industries, including public administration, finance and manufacturing. A dedicated exhibition space allowed visitors to experience firsthand how AI agents streamline tasks, reduce repetitive work and enable employees to focus on high-value activities. Lee highlighted Samsung SDS’s full-stack AI capabilities, spanning infrastructure, platforms and solutions. “We provide global cloud services tailored to our clients’ environments — including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform