Report by Ashraf Siddiqui
Sultan Mahmood Malik, Chief Security Officer of Huawei Technologies LLC at the Gulf North Office, spoke with Teletimes at Huawei’s pavilion during the 15th Milipol Qatar.
Malik announced the launch of Huawei’s new ‘Idea Presence’ solution, featuring a 138-inch 4K immersive screen showcasing at 15th Milipol Qatar.
He said that this innovation builds on the successful Idea Hub series and is designed to enhance workspaces through smart technology. Displayed at Milipol, the product is set to serve markets in both Qatar and globally. Malik also introduced other cybersecurity advancements, such as Huawei’s multi-rail ransomware protection, which integrates network and storage features to proactively defend against ransomware.
Malik emphasized Huawei’s extensive expertise in the industry, pointing out that its networks currently support over 3 billion users worldwide, all without a single major cybersecurity incident. Huawei’s solutions, deployed in more than 170 countries, have earned the confidence of 1,500 carriers and 10,000 enterprise networks. Utilizing its technological strengths, Huawei is now focusing on enhancing resilience for its clients, he said.
He said that Huawei is also advancing AI-driven security models, including a large-scale model with over 10 billion parameters designed to help security agencies identify and respond to threats. Malik explained that Huawei’s Pangu AI model, a cloud-based solution, will aid in national security decision-making by interpreting the vast data generated in today’s digitalized environments. While Huawei’s global research facilities range from privacy labs in Canada to cryptography centers in Singapore, Malik noted that although the Middle East is a strategic focus for digitalization, it currently lacks dedicated R&D centers, he added.
Talking about Huawei’s outlook in Milipol in addition to showcasing of high-tech and most latest innovative ‘ Idea Presence’ solution, he said that Huawei aims to deepen partnerships and showcase its ability to integrate device- and solution-based security into ICT systems for homeland and public safety agencies across the region.
