Huawei spotlights the role of ICT in overcoming COVID-19 challenges

Huawei spotlights the role of ICT in overcoming COVID-19 challenges

Technology's role in effectively combating the spread of COVID-19 and boosting post-pandemic economic recovery was discussed by top industry minds during the Better World Summit, an online corporate-level event organised and hosted by Huawei.

The event, held from July 27-30 and livestreamed via https://bws2020.carrier.huawei.com, was available in eight languages, including Arabic. Guest speakers during the Better World Summit included representatives from China Telecom, Etisalat, MTN, GSMA, and 3GPP/ETSI who were also joined by several thousand online attendees comprising telecom carriers, regulators, analysts, media, and Huawei's experts and partners from more than 80 countries. Discussion topics delved into how ICT is providing new value in a wide range of fields, including telemedicine, remote education, telework, and public health services, as well as setting strategic foundations for a brighter, more prosperous tomorrow.

On day one of the Summit, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, Guo Ping, led the event. He elaborated on how synergy across five major tech domains will help unlock the full potential of 5G, to drive commercial success.

"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