Huawei has introduced an advanced AI-powered telco cloud, marking a major step towards intelligent telecommunications infrastructure. The new solution, which integrates AI into telecom networks, aims to enhance service efficiency, network performance, and operational management.
The move places Huawei at the forefront of AI adoption in telco clouds, setting the stage for a more intelligent and efficient telecom industry. This innovation arrives as 5G-Advanced and AI technologies push the sector towards containerisation and increased automation.
Pioneering Dual-Engine Architecture
One of the key breakthroughs in Huawei’s new telco cloud is its dual-engine architecture, which combines OpenStack and Kubernetes. This approach allows operators to expand existing infrastructure with container technology rather than deploying entirely new systems. By enabling network and storage resources to be shared, the solution reduces operational complexity and facilitates a seamless transition to container-based networks.
A major milestone was achieved in August 2024, when Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), Indonesia’s second-largest telecom provider, collaborated with Huawei to consolidate its packet-switched (PS) network using this architecture. This project, the largest of its kind worldwide, demonstrates the technology’s potential to streamline telecom operations at scale.
AI in the Core Network
Huawei has also launched the first AI enablement platform for core telecom networks, equipping operators with advanced computing capabilities. The platform supports both virtual machine (VM)-based and container-based deployments, making it adaptable to different infrastructure needs.
By integrating AI, the system improves three key areas:
- Service Intelligence: Enhancing customer experiences through AI-driven service management.
- Network Intelligence: Optimising network performance with real-time data analysis.
- O&M Intelligence: Automating operations and maintenance for greater efficiency.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
With rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns, telecom operators face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Huawei’s telco cloud incorporates system-level energy-saving features, utilising:
- Green hardware designed for lower power consumption.
- An energy-efficient cloud platform that optimises resource use.
- AI-driven power management that dynamically adjusts CPU performance based on network demand.
By automatically adapting to peak and off-peak periods without service disruptions, the system enables telecom operators to achieve substantial energy savings while maintaining high network performance.
Huawei at MWC 2025
Huawei will showcase its latest telco cloud innovations at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, running from 3rd to 6th March. The company is set to engage with industry leaders to explore the future of AI-driven telecom networks.
As the industry moves towards cloud-native and AI-integrated networks, Huawei’s latest advancements signal a shift towards a smarter, more sustainable future for global telecommunications.
