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EVA Signs Supply Agreement with KOCOM and Golden Seoul Hotel – A New Milestone for Expansion into Construction and Hospitality Markets​

EVA has taken its first meaningful step toward strategic collaboration with KOCOM, a leading smart home solutions provider in Korea. The two companies have signed an EVA license supply agreement and will officially launch a project to apply AI-based video analytics in real-world operational environments.

This agreement goes beyond a simple solution supply contract. It represents a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI-driven safety management systems across diverse industries.

A Validation-Driven Collaboration Beginning with KOCOM Headquarters and Golden Seoul Hotel​

Under this agreement, EVA will first be deployed at KOCOM headquarters and Golden Seoul Hotel. By leveraging AI video analytics in real operational environments, the system will detect hazardous situations, identify abnormal behaviors, and manage operational risks in real time—raising on-site safety standards to a new level.

Hotels and office facilities accommodate large numbers of people daily, making proactive risk detection and response systems essential. This deployment is expected to serve as a key validation reference, demonstrating EVA’s stability and operational effectiveness in real-world settings.

💡 Expected Impact: Moving beyond simple monitoring, AI will recognize situations and proactively manage risks to create an intelligent safety operation environment.

Securing Strategic References for Expansion into Construction and Hospitality Markets​

KOCOM brings extensive experience and market networks in smart homes, intercom systems, CCTV, and construction-focused security solutions. By combining EVA’s AI analytics technology with KOCOM’s industry expertise, a scalable model for AI-driven safety solutions—centered on construction and hospitality markets—is expected to gain momentum.

This project will go beyond individual deployments and serve as a standard reference model applicable to multiple domains, including construction site safety management, hotel and commercial facility operations, and integrated smart building management.

🏗️ Market Significance: This initiative marks a starting point in establishing the perception that “AI safety is not an option, but infrastructure.”

A Partnership That Grows Beyond Technology​

This collaboration is not a one-time supply agreement but a long-term partnership focused on jointly developing the market.

EVA is a proven Physical AI solution across various industries, enabling rapid and efficient AI adoption using existing CCTV infrastructure. Combined with KOCOM’s customer touchpoints and industry network, the pace of real market expansion is expected to accelerate.

🤝 Partnership Direction: Building markets together based on technological excellence and delivering tangible value to customers.

A New Leap in the AI Safety Solutions Market​

Starting with deployments at KOCOM headquarters and Golden Seoul Hotel, this project is set to become a flagship reference demonstrating EVA’s competitiveness in the construction and hospitality sectors.

Building on this foundation, the two companies plan to further expand their collaboration in AI-based safety management and continuously introduce solutions applicable across diverse industrial environments.

This partnership is expected to become a meaningful reference for the adoption of AI safety solutions in construction and hospitality markets, while creating a mutually beneficial growth opportunity for both companies in the broader AI solutions landscape.

EVA will continue to drive Physical AI innovation together with its partners, building safer and smarter physical environments.

EVA Meets Cisco Meraki: Strong On-Site Engagement Through the Ringnet Booth and Customer Case Presentation​

On January 29, 2026, the Cisco Korea Manufacturing Summit 2026, a key event focused on digital transformation in the manufacturing industry, was successfully held. At this event, Mellerikat showcased its innovative Physical AI solution, EVA, presenting concrete ways to maximize safety and operational efficiency on manufacturing floors. In particular, the co-hosted booth with partner Ringnet and the live customer case presentation left a strong impression on attendees. Here are highlights from the vibrant现场.

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1. Capturing Attention on the Floor: “EVA x Meraki” at the Ringnet Booth​

At this summit, Mellerikat demonstrated a real-time Physical AI solution that combines Cisco Meraki with EVA at the Ringnet booth.

The booth featured a live demonstration integrating Meraki cameras, backed by robust cloud-based infrastructure, with EVA, which analyzes visual data much like the human eye and brain. Visitors were able to see firsthand how simply connecting EVA to an existing CCTV infrastructure transforms it into an intelligent system capable of understanding and 판단 complex physical environments on its own.

💡 On-site feedback: Many attendees showed strong interest in the ability to build an advanced AI analytics environment using their existing Meraki infrastructure—without investing in additional high-cost hardware. In particular, real-time dashboard visualizations for worker safety detection and restricted-area intrusion alerts, both critical in manufacturing environments, drew enthusiastic reactions from practitioners.

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2. A Customer Case Presentation Filled with Laughter and Empathy​

Starting at 1:00 PM, the Case Study session was held under the theme “An Intelligent Platform Opening the Era of Physical AI.” Rather than a simple feature walkthrough, the session vividly illustrated how EVA is actually being used in real manufacturing sites.

The presentation covered concrete examples of how EVA has been deployed in production environments to protect workers and improve operational efficiency. As demonstrated in locations such as Pyeongtaek Digital Park, scenarios where EVA checks compliance with safety gear requirements or immediately alerts operators to dangerous situations resonated strongly with the audience as practical, real-world solutions.

🗣️ Presentation atmosphere: Although it could have been a dry technical session, the speaker explained how EVA addresses on-site challenges with wit and clarity, keeping the audience engaged throughout. After the session, many attendees followed up with comments like “We want to apply this to our factory right away,” clearly demonstrating that EVA is not just theoretical technology, but a “living technology” ready for immediate deployment.

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3. Powerful Technology Designed for Ease of Use: EVA​

The core value of EVA emphasized throughout the summit was “professional AI that anyone can use easily.”

• ✅ Natural language–based control: No complex coding is required. By entering scenarios in everyday language—such as “Find workers not wearing safety helmets”—EVA understands the intent and begins analysis. This enables on-site managers to operate AI systems without being IT experts.
• ✅ Cost-efficient architecture: Through its unique architecture, EVA significantly reduces the operational costs typically associated with high-priced multi-modal LLMs. As a result, enterprises can deploy high-performance AI across manufacturing sites without excessive infrastructure 부담.
• ✅ Beyond detection to action (Physical Action Trigger): EVA does more than just observe. When a risk is detected, it can trigger real-world actions—such as turning on warning lights or controlling gates—by integrating with physical devices, delivering a complete closed-loop system.

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4. Moving Forward with Continuous Innovation​

The Cisco Korea Manufacturing Summit 2026 clearly demonstrated the value that Mellerikat EVA can create in the manufacturing industry. The strong interest at the Ringnet booth and the lively interaction during the presentation sessions reinforced our confidence in the direction we are heading.

Together with trusted partners such as Cisco Meraki and Ringnet, Mellerikat will continue to lead innovation in Physical AI, helping manufacturing sites become safer, smarter, and more efficient.

We held strategic discussions with Ringnet CEO Lee Jeong-min regarding the expansion of the EVA business.

As the domestic distributor of Cisco Meraki, Ringnet is a specialized partner with powerful network/security infrastructure and on-site implementation capabilities. Through collaboration with LG Electronics, Ringnet will play a crucial role in expanding EVA's Physical AI technology across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the public sector.

During this meeting, we discussed in-depth strategies for nationwide and global expansion, building on the success of the "Meraki CCTV + EVA" integration PoC (Proof of Concept) verified at the LG Electronics Pyeongtaek Digital Park. Based on the success factors of the Pyeongtaek case, we explored ways to seamlessly integrate EVA into the Meraki ecosystem, making it easier for domestic manufacturing companies to adopt the solution and establishing a foundation for long-term global market expansion.

Regarding the direction of the partnership, we agreed to promote mutual growth through various business models, such as proposing an integrated package of "EVA + Meraki CCTV + Action Trigger" sensors, as well as standalone EVA sales structures. Ringnet plans to identify key targets within its existing customer base in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and the public sector through consultation with its sales force, which will further accelerate EVA's market penetration.

Notably, at the Manufacturing Summit hosted by Cisco Korea on January 29, EVA will be featured and demonstrated as the main solution at the Ringnet booth. Moving beyond a simple CCTV exhibition, we are co-developing real-time demo scenarios designed to capture customer interest. These collaborative efforts are opening new possibilities for EVA to lead innovation in safety, security, and operations at domestic manufacturing sites by combining with Meraki's global cloud infrastructure.

We look forward to the exciting developments ahead.

I had an insightful session with Raymond, VP and APAC Sales Lead at Cisco, exploring strategic collaboration opportunities between Mellerikat EVA and Cisco’s cloud-managed Meraki camera platform.

The synergy between Meraki’s highly scalable, cloud-native video infrastructure and EVA’s lightweight yet high-precision AI vision engine offers significant potential across multiple industries. By combining Meraki’s centralized management and secure architecture with EVA’s advanced scenario detection capabilities, organizations can elevate an existing camera network into a powerful real-time intelligence platform—without additional hardware deployment.

During our discussion, we aligned on establishing an EVA demo environment at Cisco’s headquarters and initiating joint PoCs leveraging video data from Meraki cameras installed in public sectors such as schools and airports. These efforts aim to validate various safety, operational, and risk-detection use cases that can unlock new service models.

This collaboration represents a compelling opportunity to merge cloud-first infrastructure with cutting-edge AI. Exciting developments lie ahead.

We recently held a collaborative session at KOCOM’s Magok headquarters to explore deeper partnership opportunities. During the meeting, both teams engaged in an in-depth discussion on KOCOM’s business model and the technical strengths of Mellerikat EVA, examining concrete pathways for applying AI-driven capabilities across real-world use cases.

KOCOM expressed strong interest in EVA’s economic efficiency and scalability, and both sides agreed to pursue a joint Proof of Concept (PoC) along with continued discussions to refine potential business models.

The session also provided valuable insight into how advanced AI technology can drive innovation in smart buildings and home IoT solutions, highlighting promising opportunities within the residential market.

Building on this momentum, both companies will continue strengthening their collaboration to deliver next-generation AI-powered smart living experiences. More exciting developments lie ahead.

EVA Proposes AI-powered Intelligent Safety CCTV Innovation at LG Electronics Enterprise Safety & Health Leaders Workshop​

📍 November 14, 2025 (Fri), LG Digital Park Learning Center

At the "2025 Second Half Enterprise Safety & Health Leaders Workshop" held at the LG Digital Park Learning Center, we had the meaningful opportunity to introduce the EVA solution. The one-hour session focused on "AI-based Intelligent Safety CCTV" and presented EVA’s innovative safety management capabilities along with a roadmap for enterprise-wide deployment.

During the workshop, Mellerikat EVA highlighted ease of operation and cost efficiency as its core values. Leveraging multimodal LLM-based technology, EVA demonstrated real-time detection of worker safety status through simultaneous analysis of video and text data, coupled with instant alert functionality. This approach represents a key strength that sets EVA apart from conventional high-cost AI systems.

Following the session, an active Q&A took place, during which participants reaffirmed EVA’s potential to deliver tangible value in the safety and health domain across the following dimensions:

• Ease of Operations: Easy deployment and operation at worksites
• Cost Efficiency: Remarkable economic advantage over existing solutions
• Scalability: Continuous expansion through ongoing updates to both the solution and foundation models

During the workshop, EVA was proposed as a company-wide safety management solution. Through its adoption, we envision the establishment of an intelligent safety management system not only at LG Digital Park but across all LG workplaces, ensuring enhanced accident prevention and operational efficiency.