Huawei: Synergy across tech domains key to unlocking 5G's potential

Huawei's Rotating Chairman Guo Ping has emphasised that the synergy across major technology domains will help unlock the commercial potential of 5G.

Source: Huawei. Guo discusses the prerequisites for 5G commercial success at the Better World Summit 2020.

Speaking on the opening day of the virtual Better World Summit, Guo observed that there are more than 90 million 5G users worldwide today. "As global 5G deployment begins to wrap up, we need to strengthen our focus on industry applications," Guo said.

"This will help us unleash the full potential of 5G."

When technologies like 5G, computing, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and industry application development come together, they reinforce each other and create numerous opportunities, Guo noted.

"Huawei has in-depth strengths in each of these domains," he said. "We can mix and match them to create scenario-based solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers and partners. This is key to unlocking the full potential of 5G and driving commercial success."

However, the entire industry needs to work together to achieve such an outcome. Vertical industry applications can be replicated at scale only when unified industry standards and a collaborative ecosystem are in place, Guo pointed out.

"Moving forward, Huawei will double down on efforts to equip our partners with the capabilities they need," Guo said. "We will promote joint innovation, and drive growth for everyone in the value chain."

Carriers also need to work towards both short-term and long-term goals. According to Huawei:

• Carriers should prioritise user experience and spend money where it's needed most to maximise the value of existing networks.

• Carriers should make the most of existing 4G and Fibre to the x (FTTx) networks, integrating them with new 5G networks.

• 5G deployment plans should prioritise the creation of hotspots and key industry applications.

In his speech, Guo added that said information and communications technology (ICT) can help in the fight against COVID-19. "As an ICT company, it's our responsibility to use the technology we have to help contain and defeat this pandemic," said Guo.

"Together with our partners and customers, including carriers and enterprises of all types, we can use technological solutions to effect a positive impact on our communities."

Huawei has developed nine scenario-based solutions that use ICT technology to help combat the pandemic. "Whether it's hospital network deployment, remote consultation, online education, or restarting governments and businesses, we've been sharing our experience and capabilities to help control the spread of the virus and reopen economies," Guo said.