Navigating the Future of Technology: Insights from Tang Zhentian at the Telecom Review Leader Summit 2023
On December 6, 2023, at the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leader Summit, Tang Zhentian, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia region Marketing & Solution Sales Department, delivered an insightful speech. His address highlighted the dynamic evolution of technology and the telecommunications industry, focusing on the emerging opportunities in this rapidly changing landscape.
Zhentian emphasized the transition from traditional growth paradigms to a world brimming with sprawling opportunities, especially in the realms of advanced information, cloud technologies, and mobile connectivity. He noted the significant impact of 4G technology in driving enterprise customer engagement and the critical role it plays in digital transformation.
The speech shed light on the innovative strides being made in the Middle East, particularly in 4G development, and the region’s leadership in advancing network 5.0 functions. Zhentian underlined the importance of cloud technology in expanding enterprise capabilities and enhancing income streams. The use of cloud computing not only fosters innovation but also supports operational efficiency and cost reduction.
A key focus of his address was the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the telecom sector. Zhentian outlined how AI is revolutionizing network optimization, customer service automation, and overall business growth. He also discussed the potential of AI in internal enterprise management, enhancing customer experiences, and providing specialized services to other enterprises.
The speech also touched upon the imperative of evolving green Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a means to achieve carbon neutrality. Zhentian highlighted the efforts of GCC operators in adopting green ICT practices, aiming to make their infrastructure carbon neutral and aiding other industries in reducing their carbon footprint through digital transformation.
Zhentian also pointed out the significance of the Middle East in the global telecom landscape, noting the region’s over 60 million 4G users and its leading position in global speed test data rankings. He discussed the ongoing transition to 5G technology, emphasizing its potential to robustly connect everything from machines to vehicles.
In discussing the future of telecom, Zhentian highlighted the dual dimensions of cloud technology – green cloud and no cloud – and their respective roles in enhancing mobile workforce connectivity and encouraging a multi-cloud approach for operational efficiency.
The role of AI models in telecom was underscored as being increasingly integral to technological advancement. These models aid in optimizing networks, minimizing outages, detecting fraud, and providing insights, thereby leading to cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency.
Zhentian concluded his keynote by reiterating the importance of sustainable digital innovation in the telecom sector, quoting Steve Jobs to encapsulate the mission of reimagining the collection and construction of the world through technology. He urged a global effort towards sustainable digital innovation, paving the way for a prosperous future in the intelligent digital world.
In summary, Tang Zhentian’s speech at the Telecom Review Leader Summit 2023 provided a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of the telecom industry. His insights into the roles of AI, cloud technology, and green ICT in shaping a sustainable, digitally advanced future were particularly noteworthy.
