China Launches Ultra-High-Speed Next-Generation Internet Network

The ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone boasts a total transmission network spanning more than 3,000 kilometers. Reuters
The ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone boasts a total transmission network spanning more than 3,000 kilometers. Reuters
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China Launches Ultra-High-Speed Next-Generation Internet Network

The ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone boasts a total transmission network spanning more than 3,000 kilometers. Reuters
The ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone boasts a total transmission network spanning more than 3,000 kilometers. Reuters

China has launched the world's first ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone with a bandwidth of 1,200G bits per second (1.2T), according to a press conference held at the Tsinghua University in Beijing on Monday, as reported by the Chinese news agency, Xinhua.

The ultra-high-speed next-generation Internet backbone, jointly developed by the Tsinghua University, China Mobile, HUAWEI and CERNET.com Corporation, boasts a total transmission network spanning more than 3,000 kilometers linking the three cities of Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou, according to the German news agency.

The FITI backbone is a major technological achievement of the national Future Internet Technology Infrastructure (FITI) project.

Since its trial operation on July 31 this year, the FITI backbone has been running stably and reliably, successfully passing various tests.



Huawei Launches Skills Development Center to Train 25,000 Talents in Saudi Arabia

Huawei Launches Skills Development Center to Train 25,000 Talents in Saudi Arabia
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Huawei Launches Skills Development Center to Train 25,000 Talents in Saudi Arabia

Huawei Launches Skills Development Center to Train 25,000 Talents in Saudi Arabia

In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Huawei has launched the Huawei Skills Development Center, a new initiative aimed at advancing the Kingdom’s digital talent landscape. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the LEAP 2025 conference in Riyadh.
The center marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the ministry and Huawei, focusing on developing digital capabilities and fostering ICT talent across the Kingdom, SPA reported.
With a goal of training 25,000 local talents by 2030, the center will offer a comprehensive annual training program covering key technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging digital platforms. The curriculum will integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping trainees with advanced skills to tackle complex technical challenges and drive digital transformation across various sectors.
The Huawei Skills Development Center will commence operations immediately, with the first training programs set to launch in the coming weeks.