Huawei to help drive Singapore’s digital economy push
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Huawei has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to accelerate the nation’s digital economy thrust.
The company has likewise entered agreements with Keppel Data Centres, and Ascent Solutions also related to Singapore’s digital economy future for a Smart Nation.
The partnerships aim to enhance industry collaboration, enable local companies to scale globally, empower the workforce with skills relevant for the digital economy as well as equipping companies with the technology and knowledge to build strong digital capabilities in a sustainable manner.
Huawei, IMDA, and Keppel Data Centres will focus on a two-year strategic collaboration to explore the technical feasibility of a first-of-its-kind high-rise green data center building.
Huawei and IMDA will also collaborate to accelerate the growth of local SMEs by leveraging Huawei’s technical expertise and facilities, go-to-market opportunities and global business network.
Further, Huawei will support Ascent Solutions as its technology enabler, allowing the local company to tap Huawei’s global business network and explore overseas opportunities.
In addition, IMDA and Huawei will jointly promote deeper talent and capability building among local ICT students.
This initiative will include 45 overseas training stints and internship opportunities for students to explore new capabilities in technology areas critical to the future such as the IoT, 5G, and cybersecurity.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the partnerships Huawei has formed in Singapore?
What is the primary goal of the partnerships Huawei has formed in Singapore?
The partnerships aim to boost industry collaboration, help local companies expand internationally, equip the workforce with digital skills, and provide companies with the technology and knowledge for sustainable digital capabilities.
Q.What specific project will Huawei, IMDA, and Keppel Data Centres work on together?
What specific project will Huawei, IMDA, and Keppel Data Centres work on together?
They will collaborate for two years to investigate the technical viability of building a high-rise green data centre, a first of its kind. This project is a strategic focus for the three entities.
Q.How will Huawei support local SMEs in Singapore?
How will Huawei support local SMEs in Singapore?
Huawei and IMDA will work together to speed up the growth of local SMEs. This will involve using Huawei’s technical expertise, facilities, market access, and its global business network.
Q.What opportunities will be created for local ICT students through this initiative?
What opportunities will be created for local ICT students through this initiative?
IMDA and Huawei will jointly offer 45 overseas training placements and internships. These opportunities are designed for students to explore new capabilities in critical technology fields like IoT, 5G, and cybersecurity.
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