Huawei is taking the stage at GITEX Global 2024 with an AI-native cloud that is set to transform industries across the Middle East and beyond. As we stand on the brink of the AI era, companies like Huawei are leading the charge in digital transformation, enabling organisations to accelerate their shift to a cloud-first, AI-powered future.
The Huawei Cloud Summit UAE 2024, taking place on October 15, will dive deep into how an AI-ready cloud is unlocking new opportunities across industries such as government, finance, media, and e-commerce. On October 16, the Huawei Cloud Partner and Ecosystem Forum will focus on the partner ecosystem, offering insights into sales strategies, products, operations, and marketing in the digital age.
Let’s take a closer look at how Huawei Cloud is positioning itself as the go-to cloud provider for businesses ready to embrace an AI-powered transformation.
AI-Ready Cloud: A Game Changer for Industry Transformation
At the heart of Huawei’s offering is its AI-ready cloud. Designed to meet the unique demands of different industries, this cloud infrastructure provides businesses with the agility, scalability, and intelligence they need to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Whether it’s government sectors seeking smarter, more secure infrastructures or e-commerce companies aiming to leverage AI for customer experiences, Huawei is there to support these transitions.
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, stated, “Huawei Cloud is bringing the world’s best digital transformation practices to the region with AI-native services like databases, big data, and data governance. We are working with industry leaders to foster innovation and accelerate intelligent transformation across sectors.”
By leveraging the AI capabilities of Huawei Cloud, organisations are gaining a competitive edge in how they operate, create products, and serve their customers.
Everything-as-a-Service: Huawei’s Vision for AI-Driven Innovation
Huawei Cloud’s Everything-as-a-Service strategy is central to its offering, delivering a seamless blend of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS), and Expertise-as-a-Service (EaaS). This integrated approach is perfect for industries looking to digitise their operations while tapping into AI-driven innovations.
But what makes this approach truly innovative is its focus on industry-specific solutions. Let’s explore how Huawei Cloud is driving transformation across key sectors:
1. Empowering Carriers with Cloud Migration
For telecom carriers, the transition to cloud-first operations is essential for scaling services and increasing efficiency. Huawei Cloud helps carriers migrate their applications to the cloud, allowing them to run leaner, more flexible operations. By moving to cloud infrastructure, carriers can also innovate faster, offering new business-to-business models that create value for their customers.
By adopting cloud and AI solutions, telecom providers can unlock new revenue streams, reduce operational complexity, and offer dynamic services to a growing customer base.
2. Transforming Digital Governments
Huawei Cloud is at the forefront of helping governments build digital infrastructures that are intelligent, secure, and highly efficient. Huawei’s consultancy and technology expertise provide governments with the tools to create national government clouds, supporting future city projects that are perceptive, intelligent, and safe.
In a world where governments are increasingly turning to AI for data-driven decision-making, Huawei Cloud ensures that the digital transformation of government services runs smoothly.
3. Revolutionising Media & Entertainment
The media & entertainment industry is evolving rapidly, and Huawei Cloud is enabling businesses to embrace this change with AI-powered tools for digital content production. By leveraging cloud-native architecture, media companies can scale their operations and respond to changing consumer demands more effectively.
Huawei’s MetaStudio, for example, is designed to accelerate the creation of virtual humans for use in marketing, broadcasting, healthcare, and retail. With 95% lip sync accuracy and support for over 20 languages, MetaStudio is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital content production.
In addition, Huawei’s OTT solution provides media companies with the tools to deliver low-latency, high-quality streaming experiences, ensuring a smooth viewing experience for users worldwide.
4. Driving Web3 and Financial Transformation
The rise of Web3 is transforming the financial landscape, and Huawei Cloud is right there, offering cutting-edge solutions to accelerate the digital transformation of financial institutions. As the Middle East moves toward a cashless society, Huawei Cloud is providing a high-performance, agile, and reliable financial cloud infrastructure to meet the needs of this rapidly evolving sector.
By tapping into AI and cloud solutions, financial institutions can offer innovative services, scale quickly, and improve their overall operational efficiency.
5. Boosting E-commerce & Retail with Cloud and AI
As the e-commerce and retail sectors face increased competition, companies need solutions that help them stand out and optimise their operations. Huawei Cloud offers cloud-native and big data solutions that help companies navigate peak seasons with greater efficiency. AI-driven solutions also allow e-commerce and retail brands to implement innovative models that drive new growth and customer loyalty.
With data-driven insights and real-time analytics, Huawei Cloud is enabling retailers to respond to customer needs in record time, boosting customer satisfaction and increasing sales.
Pioneering AI and Software Development
At GITEX 2024, Huawei Cloud also unveiled the upgraded Pangu Models 5.0, a breakthrough AI solution designed to meet the needs of various industries. These pre-trained models are customisable and can be adapted to fit a wide range of downstream tasks, making them essential for businesses looking to embrace AI-driven innovation.
In addition, Huawei Cloud’s CodeArts, a cloud-native DevSecOps platform, brings intelligence and efficiency to the software development process. By improving R&D efficiency by 30%, CodeArts helps developers focus on innovation while maintaining high security standards.
Ready to Leap into the Future?
With Huawei Cloud leading the charge, businesses across the Middle East are poised to leap into an AI-powered future. From cloud solutions that boost operational efficiency to AI models that unlock new business opportunities, Huawei Cloud is providing the infrastructure and tools that organisations need to thrive in a digital world.
Don’t miss the chance to see it all in action at GITEX 2024. Be sure to visit Huawei’s booth in Hall 22, and if you’re in Dubai, join the Huawei Cloud Summit UAE and the Huawei Cloud Partner and Ecosystem Forum to get the latest insights on digital transformation and AI innovation.
