Huawei recently announced a big stride in its commitment to bring connectivity to remote regions. The tech giant has successfully connected 90 million people from nearly 80 different countries. This progress was shared in the first update since Huawei joined the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition last year.
Huawei’s Connectivity Pledge Update
In Huawei’s inaugural progress report, the company proudly revealed its efforts in providing digital connectivity to isolated areas across the globe. The numbers presented are compelling: 90 million people from nearly 80 countries have now gained access to the digital world thanks to Huawei’s initiative. Furthermore, Huawei remains committed to its goal of reaching 120 million people by 2023.
Thriving Together with Tech: Huawei’s Vision
During Huawei’s 2023 Sustainability Forum, attendees explored the role of digital infrastructure in promoting sustainable development. Dr. Liang Hua, Chairman of the Board of Huawei, expressed that next-generation digital infrastructure is as critical as physical infrastructure, like roads, for societal development. He explained that a fast, seamless rollout of such infrastructure will encourage digital transition across various industries, hence stimulating global economic stability and sustainable growth.
Huawei and ITU Launch New Fellowship Program
Recognizing the importance of nurturing digital talents, Huawei and ITU launched an innovative fellowship named “ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme in Partnership with Huawei.” Open to young visionaries worldwide, the programme will provide support to recipients, aiding them in employing digital technologies for community development. Jeff Wang, President of Huawei’s Public Affairs and Communications Department, expressed Huawei’s pride in partnering with ITU for this significant cause.
In summary, Huawei’s commitment to driving digital connectivity, sustainable development, and nourishing future tech talents is evident from its recent progress update and the ongoing initiatives. The tech giant’s pledge is a frontier in linking remote regions to the rest of the world, thus playing a key role in the uniform digital transformation across nations.
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