All articles by Fi Forrest
Fi Forrest
Senior writer at GMS, GlobalData. Previously feature writer at Just Style. TABBIE Honourable Mention winner. BA (Open) in English | BSc (Hons) in Geosciences. Also a graphic designer with certificates in Digital Marketing and Social Media. Lives by the beach.
What’s next for NPO standardisation? Tracking the interconnect evolution
As AI infrastructure continues to scale, the optical interconnect debate gains increasing attention. This year, Huawei has been at the forefront of an industry-wide effort to advance Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) through much-needed global standardisation and a newly launched 7.2T module.
Upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network unveiled at the Huawei Network Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific
Huawei has unveiled its upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network in Asia-Pacific, advancing its vision of ‘Secure and Intelligent Connectivity.’ The enhanced platform is designed to power AI-driven innovation and industrial intelligence across the region.
From bytes to tokens: Uncovering value streams in the new age of AI intelligence
At MWC Shanghai 2026, Huawei outlined a future where upgraded, AI-ready networks let operators tap into new value streams – not just data traffic but also the tokens spent every time an AI system translates, analyses or responds to a user.
From Terracotta Warriors to Grand Tang Mall: How 5G-A and AI is transforming tourism in China
In Shaanxi, digital and AI technologies are helping tourists create immersive, highly shareable cultural experiences, changing how heritage is preserved and presented.
Entering the Agentverse: Powering the next decade of mobile growth
Held alongside MWC Shanghai 2026, the 2026 MBBF Top Talk Summit in Shanghai brought together 150 trailblazers—from mobile operators and AI disruptors to industry leaders and top academics—to chart the next decade of mobile and pinpoint how intelligent connectivity can ignite the industry’s next wave of growth.
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How Wi-Fi 7 licensing clarity could accelerate intelligent connectivity
Huawei is the first company to publicly disclose a Wi‑Fi 7 royalty rate and one of the few to do so for Wi‑Fi 6. This proactive transparency reduces licensing uncertainty during the technology’s early commercial phase.
Check-in to the smart hotel of the future
During the Meliá Hotels International showcase in Barcelona, ICT industry leaders Huawei emphasised how hotels must prioritise AI-driven personalised services and ultra-intelligent hotel management capabilities to remain competitive.
Racing into the future: How marathon running robots are showcasing 5G-A
In a groundbreaking fusion of athletics and technology, the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon featured both human and robot runners. Beyond the spectacle, the race was a showcase for 5G-A technologies, highlighting new capabilities in both robotics and communication networks.
How 5G superfast connectivity is bringing prosperity to rural China
In China’s Guangxi’s Chongzuo region, famed for its karst peaks and rare langur monkeys, Huawei and partners are using advanced high-speed connectivity to support local businesses, aid wildlife conservation, and boost tourism.
How smart tech is saving the critically endangered white-headed langur
An AI-powered monitoring network of more than 20 stations is generating vital data for research and conservation of the white-headed langur. After decades of focused efforts, the population has increased from just over 300 in the 1980s to more than 1,400 individuals across 130 groups, supported by 77.6 hectares of restored habitat, new water sources, and two ecological corridors.