Huawei joins CTO as ICT Sector member
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Huawei has joined the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) as an ICT Sector member, the membership category open to the private sector.
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the ICT field, representing 36 of the member states of the Commonwealth.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Huawei Technologies as one of our members. Members of the CTO greatly benefit from knowledge and experience sharing,” CTO sectretary general Shola Taylor said.
“Huawei’s membership will help strengthen our organization and its contribution to the use of ICTs for development across the Commonwealth.”
Huawei president of global government affairs Victor Zhang added that the CTO “is a highly respected international body and it provides a strong platform for both the public and private sectors to exchange best practices related to the promotion and use of ICT innovation in the world today.”
Full member countries of the CTO include Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UK. ICT sector members include the GSMA, Intelsat, BSNL, Vodafone and Facebook.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of membership has Huawei taken with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation?
What kind of membership has Huawei taken with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation?
Huawei has joined the CTO as an ICT Sector member. This specific membership category is open to private sector companies within the information and communications technology field.
Q.Which other companies are ICT Sector members of the CTO?
Which other companies are ICT Sector members of the CTO?
The GSMA, Intelsat, BSNL, Vodafone, and Facebook are also listed as ICT Sector members of the CTO. This shows Huawei is joining a group of established industry players.
Q.What benefit does the CTO Secretary General believe Huawei's membership brings to the organisation?
What benefit does the CTO Secretary General believe Huawei's membership brings to the organisation?
CTO Secretary General Shola Taylor stated that Huawei's membership will help strengthen the organisation. He also believes it will enhance the CTO's contribution to using ICTs for development across the Commonwealth.
Q.What is the CTO and how many countries does it represent?
What is the CTO and how many countries does it represent?
The CTO is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the ICT field. It represents 36 of the Commonwealth member states, including countries like Malaysia, India, and the UK.
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