Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. User Reviews

Huawei is a Chinese tech giant founded by Ren Zhengfei in 1987, growing from a small telecom equipment reseller in Shenzhen to a global leader in 5G, smartphones, and cloud computing, known for aggressive R&D, significant government ties raising security concerns, and its strategic focus on building self-sufficient tech ecosystems amidst international pressure, especially from the U.S.. Its history involves early focus on rural China, international expansion, innovation in networks, and navigating complex geopolitical challenges, driving efforts to develop domestic chip capabilities.

Key Milestones

• 1987: Huawei is founded by Ren Zhengfei in Shenzhen, China, initially acting as a sales agent for Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems.
• 1990: The company initiates its own research and development (R&D) efforts.
• 1993: Huawei develops its first major product, the C&C 08 digital switchboard, which was a significant step in its early growth.
• 1999: The company begins a major collaboration with IBM on the Integrated Product Development and Integrated Supply Chain project to improve its internal systems.
• 2004: Huawei secures a major international contract to create a new, compact base station for a mobile network in the Netherlands, marking a significant global expansion.
• 2006: The first joint innovation center between Huawei and Vodafone is established in Spain.
• 2013: The first Huawei Mate series smartphone, the HUAWEI Ascend Mate, is launched, establishing a major product line in the consumer market.
• 2019: The U.S. Department of Commerce adds Huawei to its Entity List, a trade restriction that significantly impacts its global supply chain and product offerings, particularly the ability to use Google apps on new phones.
• 2023: Huawei enters a new phase of 5G and 5.5G network development, launches its proprietary self-developed MetaERP system to replace legacy systems, and releases HarmonyOS 4 for smart devices. Its R&D spending reaches 23.4% of total revenue.
• 2024: Huawei's intelligent automotive solutions business becomes profitable for the first time.

Logo

• Official Name: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Source: www.weforum.org

Overview

• Common Name: Huawei
• Year Founded: 1987
• Founders: Ren Zhengfei
• Origin: Shenzhen, China
• Headquarters: Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Tagline: Building a Fully Connected, Intelligent World

Main Products

• Smart Devices: Smartphones (Pura, Mate series), Tablets (MatePad), Wearables (Watch, Band), Audio (FreeBuds).
• PCs: MateBook laptops (thin & light, high-performance), MateStation desktops, and newer HarmonyOS-powered PCs.
• Enterprise Solutions (ICT Infrastructure):
• Cloud & AI: Cloud services, AI platforms, intelligent computing.
• Networking: Carrier networks (5G), Enterprise networking (Wi-Fi 7, switches), Optical Network Products (FGOT).
• Servers & Storage: High-performance servers, storage solutions, liquid cooling for data centers.
• Automotive Solutions (Smart Car): Intelligent driving systems, in-car connectivity.

Innovation & Partnership

• Orange Business: A key global partner for developing breakthrough technologies in connectivity, data storage, and collaboration, working together on solutions for smart cities, transportation, and finance.
• Yassir: Huawei forged a strategic partnership with the Algerian tech company to boost Algeria's digital transformation, focusing on e-commerce platforms, cloud computing, AI, and mobile payment solutions.
• MTN Group: Huawei and the major African telecom operator have signed an MoU to collaborate on a joint innovation tech lab to accelerate digital transformation across Africa.
• VusionGroup: Partners with Huawei to design innovations aimed at digitizing physical stores and building a more sustainable future for the retail industry.
• Petrobras: The Brazilian energy company works with Huawei to invest in robust and scalable infrastructure to support digital operations and enhance efficiency and safety in operations using digital innovation.

Sustainability

• Reducing Carbon Emissions: The company works to minimize its operational environmental impact by building green, low-carbon campuses that prioritize the use of renewable and clean energy sources. They also encourage their suppliers to set and meet carbon emission reduction goals, with 98% of top suppliers having targets by the end of 2021.
• Promoting Renewable Energy: Huawei Digital Power business focuses on developing clean energy solutions, such as smart photovoltaics (PV) projects and energy digitalization, to help customers and industries transition away from fossil fuels. These solutions generated over 695.1 billion kWh of green power and reduced power consumption by 19.5 billion kWh by the end of 2022.

Useful Links

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Market Position

• Ticker: N/A (Private Ownership)
• Market Cap: N/A

Huawei's 2024 annual revenue was approximately $118.2 billion, a significant increase from the previous year, driven by a strong comeback in its consumer business in China. The company remains privately held, and its valuation is an analyst estimate, not a public market figure.

Customer Support

• Website: www.huawei.com
• Online Help: Huawei Help & Support