Huawei Welcomes Canada's Minister of International Trade to Global Headquarters in Shenzhen

Huawei Welcomes Canada's Minister of International Trade to Global Headquarters in Shenzhen


SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, is pleased to welcome Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway , The Honourable Ed Fast, as he visits Huawei's Global Headquarters today in Shenzhen.  During his visit, Minister Fast will be meeting with Huawei's Chairwoman, Madame Sun, and touring Huawei's main campus and R&D centre which is home to over 60,000 employees.

"We are honoured that Minister Fast is making a visit to Huawei as part of his tour of China" says Sean Yang, President of Huawei Canada.  "Canada has become an important part of our global operations, and we are pleased to be developing and introducing new innovations in Canada.  We look forward to showcasing some of these technologies with the Minister today".

Huawei, the world's second largest telecom solution provider, has made a significant commitment to Canada over the past 3 years.  The company now employs approximately 400 people in Canada, and has committed $67m over the next five years to further develop its R&D Facility in Kanata, Ontario.  Since opening in 2010, the R&D facility has grown to 120 researchers and engineers, with plans to double in size by the end of 2012.

"The Minister's visit provides an opportunity to showcase the technologies that have allowed us to become a global leader in telecommunications" says Mr. Yang.  "It will also provide a forum to discuss how we can explore opportunities with the Canadian Government and our Canadian customers like TELUS and Bell, with a continued long-term investment in Canada and its Digital Economy".

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices, and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei's vision is to enrich life through communication. By leverageing our experience and expertise in the ICT sector, we help to bridge the digital divide by providing opportunities to enjoy broadband services, regardless of geographic location. Contributing to the sustainable development of the society, economy, and the environment, Huawei creates green solutions that enable customers to reduce power consumption, carbon emissions and resource costs.

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Scott Bradley (in Shenzhen)
Huawei Canada
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Duane MacDonald
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