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Huawei to supply network for PyeongChang 2018

By Aiko TanakaKorea
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Huawei announced it has been selected as an official network equipment supplier for the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in PyeongChang.

As an official supplier, Huawei will deliver a comprehensive network system covering a games, administration and facility network.

The vendor facilitate the delivery of services including real-time competition data transmission, broadband certification for audiences and stadium security protection.

A network equipment supply and sponsorship agreement was signed in Seoul yesterday by the PyeongChang Organizing Committee’s (POCOG) president and CEO Lee Hee-beom and Huawei’s enterprise business group president Yan Lida.

“We are honored to be selected as the Official Network Equipment Supplier of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games,” Lida said at the ceremony.

“With a wealth of expertise in network construction for large-scale sports events and stadiums, Huawei will provide full support to POCOG in building a cutting-edge network for the Games.”

Questions & Answers

Q.

What specific services will Huawei's network system facilitate for the PyeongChang 2018 Games?

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The comprehensive network system will facilitate the delivery of real-time competition data transmission. It will also provide broadband certification for audiences and support stadium security protection during the Games.

Q.

Who signed the agreement on behalf of the PyeongChang Organising Committee?

A.

The PyeongChang Organising Committee’s (POCOG) president and CEO, Lee Hee-beom, signed the network equipment supply and sponsorship agreement. He signed it yesterday in Seoul with Huawei's representative.

Q.

What role will Huawei play as an official supplier for the 2018 Winter Games?

A.

As an official network equipment supplier, Huawei will deliver a comprehensive network system. This system will cover the games, administration, and facility networks for the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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