Nam Sang-do, CEO of Miso Information Technology: “Demand for Multimodal Data Platforms Is Rapidly Increasing”

“As AI and healthcare continue to gain prominence, the importance of multimodal data processing will only grow. Miso Information Technology is positioned at the center of this field.”

Nam Sang-do, who has led Miso Information Technology since July, highlighted the company’s multimodal data platform (MDP), SmartBIG, in his first media interview as CEO.

SmartBIG is a platform designed to integrate and manage diverse data types—including voice, video, and images—across industries such as manufacturing, the public sector, finance, and healthcare. It reflects more than 20 years of accumulated expertise at Miso Information Technology, transforming previously underutilized data into usable digital assets.

“As AI transformation (AX) expands, demand related to data continues to grow,” Nam said, noting a growing consensus that data quality and structure ultimately determine the success or failure of AX initiatives. As a result, companies are moving beyond simply adopting AI models and are instead building integrated data architectures.

Nam projected that the company’s big data storage business would double in revenue in 2024 compared to 2023, and triple again in 2025. He added that inquiries are increasing not only from manufacturing companies, but also from large enterprises and public institutions. Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe were identified as key overseas markets.

In response to this demand, Miso Information Technology is preparing a technology upgrade that directly integrates its data platform into the AI model fine-tuning process. The company has nearly completed development of an ontology-based system and is currently conducting pilot tests with two major corporations.

While building a data platform may seem intuitive today, Nam noted that this represents a significant shift compared to one or two years ago. “Because data platforms are not immediately visible, companies—both domestic and overseas—seeking short-term results tended to be cautious about investment,” he explained. “Now, however, more companies recognize the need to build data platforms alongside AI development.”

The company’s MDP is also being applied to wearable-based healthcare services. Nam explained that health data collected through devices such as smartwatches can be used to support more systematic health management. He emphasized the role of multimodal data processing, citing examples such as analyzing daily facial images to derive health insights based on changes in facial swelling and expressions. He added that the company is currently working on related projects with major Korean enterprises.

Nam also highlighted the company’s capability to handle both electronic health records (EHR) and personal health records (PHR). “Most healthcare applications in Korea focus primarily on PHR,” he said. “However, we are able to work with EHR as well, supported by our in-house medical professionals.”

He noted that healthcare requires attention not only from a technological perspective but also from a business standpoint, as it involves some of the most diverse data types among all industries. Demand for healthcare data platforms is therefore expanding beyond hospitals, with construction companies adopting IoT technologies to monitor residents’ health and strong interest also emerging from pharmaceutical and bio-related sectors. Overseas exhibitions have further confirmed demand for service models that integrate EHR and PHR data.

“It is essential to collaborate with specialized partners to explore effective uses of domain-specific data,” Nam said. “As domain expertise accumulates, we move closer to AI systems that can independently design and execute tasks.”

He added that the company has set a target of achieving fivefold revenue growth compared to 2023, anticipating a significant increase in demand in the coming year.

Meanwhile, Miso Information Technology is expanding both domestic and international operations with the goal of pursuing a public listing next year. Former CEO Ahn Dong-wook currently serves as chairman of the board, focusing on external growth initiatives such as global expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of new business opportunities.

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