Category: Technology

Huawei Site Power clinches world’s first ML3 cyber security certificate

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Huawei Site Power has been issued the Maturity Level 3 (ML3) CB certificate of IEC 62443, an international series of standards on Industrial communication networks and IT security for networks and systems.   The ML 3 is the highest level of IEC 62443 cyber security certificate issued to date.   Huawei’s 5G Power is a next-gen site power solution designed to create a simple, intelligent, and green telecom energy network. It utilizes Huawei’s extensive experience in 5G network evolution, materials science, and key technologies in power, power electronics, thermodynamics, IoT,…

Data Centers are foundation of digital transformation – Huawei

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Data centres as critical infrastructure for the actualisation of digital economies have been described as the “foundation of digital transformation”.   Speaking during the release of “Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facilities” white paper recently, Mr. Fei Zhenfu, President, data center facility domain of Huawei Digital Power Product Line, said “in the new era, opportunities and challenges will coexist. Only by gaining deep insight into future trends, we can lead the future effectively.”   Till today, together with industry guests, media friends, and operator partners to discuss the trends…

5G: Mafab, MTN emerge Winners in Nigeria’s 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction

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After 11 rounds of bidding that lasted eight hours, Mafab Communications Ltd and MTN Nigeria Plc, have emerged the two successful winners of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology to support the delivery of ubiquitous broadband services in Nigeria. The two winners emerged in a keenly contested 3.5GHz Spectrum auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The event took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Monday, December 13,…

Huawei offers lowest 5G royalty cap of $2.5 to implementers

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Huawei has said its newly announced 5G royalty rate will help increase adoption of the technology because it offers a transparent cost structure that can guide their investments.   The company announced that it will “provide a reasonable percentage royalty rate of the handset selling price, and a per unit royalty cap at US$2.5.”   This is a considerable impact on the 5G implementation landscape because Huawei has the largest collection of 5G patents in the world, far ahead of rivals such as Nokia, Qualcomm, and Ericsson. But compared to…

Huawei declares 10.2% net profit margin in Q1 to Q3 2021

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Huawei has released its business results for the first three quarters of 2021. According tho the tech giant, it generated CNY455.8 billion (approx. $71bn) in revenue, and its net profit margin was 10.2% during the period.   “Overall performance was in line with forecast,” said Guo Ping, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman. “While our B2C business has been significantly impacted, our B2B businesses remain stable. Through our ongoing commitment to innovation, R&D, and talent acquisition, and rigorous attention to operating efficiency, we are confident we will continue to create practical value for…

5G: NCC carries out Mock Auction of 3.5 GHz Spectrum … as Main Auction holds Monday

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The simulated auction, which took place on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, was preparatory to the main auction scheduled to take place on Monday, December 13, 2021 at same venue. The conduct of the simulation exercise was in line with the requirements stipulated in the Information Memorandum (IM) for 3.5 GHz spectrum auction. The…

Huawei report predicts “more food, renewable energy, no traffic” globally by 2030

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Mankind will live a better life in 2030, with more food, larger living spaces, renewable energy, digital services, and no traffic. We will be able to relinquish repetitive and dangerous work to machines, and have secure access to digital services.   These and more were some of the highlights of the “Intelligent World 2030 report” released by Huawei at the Intelligent World 2030 Forum organised by Huawei, along with industry partners   David Wang, Executive Director and President of ICT Products & Solutions of Huawei, while releasing the report said…

Huawei makes Forbes 2021 Top 10 Best Employers list

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Huawei has emerged the highest ranked Chinese corporation on the Forbes list of Best Employers for 2021, and the second Asian company in the top 10, moving up 6 places from 2020.   This is despite the many challenges the company is facing occasioned by geopolitics and the COVID-19 pandemic.   The rankings are based on a large-scale survey, applied to a sample of approximately 150,000 employees from 58 countries working full- or part-time. Forbes named 750 employers in this year’s rankings which it determined in collaboration with research company,…

There’s a strategic plan to address Infrastructure Deficit in the Telecom Sector – Danbatta

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) Prof Umar Danbatta has said there was a holistic, strategic plan being conscientiously implemented to address the infrastructure deficit in the telecommunications sector with the objective to bridge the digital divide which had undermined Nigeria’s march to a robust digital economy. Prof Umar Danbatta emphasised that telecoms infrastructure deployment across rural communities in Nigeria is at the heart of every effort of Government towards ensuring the socio-economic development of Nigeria. Danbatta made these declarations at the International Conference Centre Abuja, while…

Huawei, IUCN launch Tech4Nature for nature conservation

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Technology company, Huawei, has launched Tech4Nature, an initial 3-year program aimed at using digital technology innovation to aid nature conservation in partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The project, launched at a hybrid event entitled ‘Tech4Nature: an innovative technology partnership for conservation’ impact was held at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) 2021 in Marseille, France. Huawei and IUCN introduced the global Tech4Nature project and shared the current status of some country projects with the Congress in-person and on-line audiences. Catherine Du, Huawei’s TECH4ALL programme…