The cloud has a vital role to play in increasing the world’s level of ‘connectedness’, critical when it comes to battling a global pandemic.

Compared with lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries have low requirements on load-bearing capacity, small footprint, high energy density and long cycle life.

Cloud services are critical for SMEs in the current environment, says George Thabit Ayad Thomas, senior solutions manager of HUAWEI CLOUD Africa regions.

Sales on Huawei’s e-commerce site have increased by 805% in the past three months, as lockdown awakens SA’s appetite for online shopping.

The Chinese company shipped more smartphones worldwide than any other vendor for the first time in Q2 2020, says market analyst firm Canalys.

The centre will be based at Huawei’s South African headquarters in Johannesburg, but developers across Africa will be able to access the centre remotely.

All three telcos that have launched 5G in SA are using Huawei in parts of their 5G networks, including the Huawei 5G CPE router.

This year’s annual Seeds for the Future initiative takes place online, with qualifying students urged to apply to enhance their ICT knowledge.

The Apps Up 2020 contest is part of the $1bn Shining Star Programme that aims to build an Android-alternative developer ecosystem.

The ban in the UK threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide, the Chinese firm says.

The UK government says ahead of the complete ban in 2027, there will be a total ban on the purchase of any new Huawei 5G kit after 31 December 2020. 

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is reportedly set to ban Huawei from Britain’s 5G network, in a decision that will delight Washington and dismay Beijing.