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The first Huawei Cloud Summit France, held as part of HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 in Paris, highlighted the company’s ambitions to transform industries through its AI-native cloud.
Huawei Cloud reaffirmed its commitment to innovation and digital transformation in Europe by presenting significant advancements in cloud services during its summit in Paris. With a focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and collaborating with local partners, the company seeks to accelerate digitization and business growth in France.
Innovation as a Central Pillar
Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, emphasized that innovation is the engine driving Huawei Cloud’s success. From her digital avatar created with Huawei Cloud MetaStudio, Shi pointed out that the company has substantially invested in research and development (R&D) to provide secure, reliable, and advanced cloud services in areas such as cloud native, AI, and big data.
In Europe, Huawei Cloud has collaborated with over 500 local partners to develop industry-specific solutions. These collaborations have enabled European companies to adopt the cloud more efficiently, access global resources, and foster growth.
Pangu Models: The Revolution in Artificial Intelligence
During his keynote address, William Dong, President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, highlighted the impact of the Pangu models, a solution that is already benefiting over 400 use cases across 30 industries. These models have become the foundation of Huawei’s native AI strategy, which is divided into two key approaches:
- AI for Cloud: Integration of AI to optimize services like research and development, data governance, security, and operations.
- Cloud for AI: Innovations covering platform architectures, data centers, and infrastructure services, ensuring faster and more efficient training and application of models.
Additionally, Huawei introduced GaussDB, a distributed cloud database offering high performance, intelligence, and simplified migration, along with Cloud Stack 8.5, which includes over 120 cloud services designed for on-premises deployments.
Flexus: A Cloud for SMEs
Huawei Cloud also officially launched Flexus, a service aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in France. Flexus stands out for its flexible specifications, AI-driven high speed, and an optimized experience that enables more agile and efficient computing.
According to Song Wanying, President of Huawei Cloud France, Flexus is part of a broader strategy to promote business growth and provide specific solutions in sectors such as media, e-commerce, and retail.
Innovation in Media, Commerce, and Ecosystems
Media and Entertainment
Huawei Cloud has enhanced multimedia production through its 3E approach: efficiency, experience, and evolution. Tools like AIGC for virtual humans have reduced the time to create short videos from days to just minutes, while its RTP protocol minimizes latency to 500 ms and frame freezing to 10%.
E-commerce and Retail
With the B.R.A.N.D. model, Huawei Cloud helps retailers develop agile, secure, and efficient business systems. This approach includes professional services, deterministic operations, and 16 scenario-specific solutions.
Startup Ecosystem
Huawei Cloud has partnered with Station F, the world’s largest startup incubator, to launch an incubation program focused on sustainability. This program provides cloud resources, investment opportunities, and workspace for startups. Additionally, Huawei and its partners have introduced the Industrial Partner Innovation Program, designed to stimulate technological collaboration.
Events and Collaborations
The summit included a partner forum and a roundtable of the Cloud Native Elite Club (CNEC), which returned to Europe for this edition. This technical club brings together European tech pioneers to foster innovation and excellence in the cloud.
Conclusion
Huawei Cloud reaffirms its commitment to France and Europe by driving intelligent transformation across various industries. With innovations like Flexus, the Pangu models, and its focus on native AI, the company is well-positioned to lead digitization and growth in an ever-evolving market.