As the world rapidly transforms towards a digital economy, Huawei CLOUD has launched its latest solution which aims to provide a one-stop services hub and unleash the growth potential of networks. The announcement took place during Huawei Global Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit held in Shenzhen, China.
Huawei Carrier BG executives Peng Song, President of Huawei Carrier BG Marketing and Solution Sales Dept., and Chen Xuejun, Director of Huawei Carrier IT Marketing & Solution Sales, showcased opportunities for operators to adopt cloud transformation, followed by the announcement of Huawei’s first suite of global scenario-based cloud solutions for carriers at its exclusive Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit.
Peng Song spoke about the company’s newest plans for operator cloud transformation, highlighting that Huawei is on supporting these transformations by helping increase network value, accelerate service innovation, and optimize telecom operations to unleash the benefits of connectivity.
By the end of 2023, 15% of operators are expected to develop and fully implement a comprehensive cloud strategy, resulting in a telecommunications cloud market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. To support this expansion and take advantage of the new markets these technologies are creating, operators must prioritize the construction of more efficient and agile ICT infrastructure.
Peng also believes that operators’ cloud transformation should be based on communication technology (CT) and that operators should be leveraging the unique strengths of the telecom industry and cloud transformation to magnify the value of their networks and services.
Peng stressed that there are three areas operators must focus on to fully take advantage of the opportunities being presented: First, in terms of network value, operators need to expand network boundaries with the cloud and improve network value in the B2B market to make sure these advancements benefit more customers. Second, in terms of digital innovation, operators need to build cloud platforms for digital service innovation that they can use to launch new services more quickly. Third, in terms of telecom operations, operators need to use pre-integrated cloud solutions specifically designed for the telecom industry to support sustainable growth of their primary business.
He then concluded that, to succeed in cloud transformation and provide quality services to customers, it is important that operators establish strategic partnerships with those who deeply understand the telecom industry and knows how to leverage the strengths of telecom. By the end of 2021, Huawei had worked extensively with more than 120 operators globally on cloud services. Huawei has committed to further investing into ICT and leveraging its localized service capabilities worldwide to accelerate operators’ cloud transformation and unleash the benefits of connectivity.
Announcing the first suite of carrier cloud solutions
From his side, Chen Xuejun announced Huawei’s first suite of global scenario-based cloud solutions for carriers. These solutions focus on monetizing networks, innovating services, and optimizing operations to help carriers embrace cloud transformation and growth acceleration.
With advances in 5G, cloud computing, big data, and edge computing, cloud transformation has become the future of telecom carriers. According to Gartner, carriers around the world will increase their IT infrastructure investment in cloud transformation at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% in the next five years. Huawei has distilled its over three decades of telecom experience and cloud expertise into the following key factors for carrier cloud transformation: first, the selection of a transformation strategy by factoring in a carrier’s own advantages; second, the planning of a transformation path considering data security, system stability, and service agility; and third, the selection of a trusted, experienced, and competent partner for win-win collaboration.
Huawei builds these three factors into its carrier cloud solutions. First, Network + Cloud expands the scope of network monetization. Huawei’s network insights and cloud-network collaboration solutions enable carriers to expand their service and market boundaries for maximum network value. Second, Service + Cloud accelerates service innovation. Huawei Cloud leverages Huawei’s experience in the telecom industry and its advanced cloud platform capabilities to make carrier development agile and bring innovation faster to market. Third, Operation + Cloud drives operations efficiency. Huawei Cloud pre-optimized cloud solution powers basic telecom services, expands the user scale, and catalyzes the continuous growth of main services.
Chen Xuejun concluded his keynote with Huawei Cloud’s commitment. “The key to carrier cloud transformation lies in smarter use of the cloud for networks, services, and operations. Huawei Cloud will work with global carriers to transform and open up new growth space.”
