Huawei unveils AI-driven networking solutions

Huawei has just rolled out its latest suite of AI-driven networking solutions, focused on building fast and reliable networks to handle the massive data volumes generated by AI.

The Xinghe Intelligent Network, launched in China earlier this year, offers a suite of solutions that not only manage substantial AI workloads but also use AI to boost network efficiency and simplify user experience. These offerings are designed to serve networks of any size, from business parks to smart cities.

"As AI continues to proliferate, the demand for powerful network infrastructure has never been greater," said Vincent Liu, president of Huawei's Global Enterprise Network Marketing & Solutions Sales Department. "The Xinghe Intelligent Network serves as a backbone, connecting vast data volumes and enhancing computing capabilities across industries."[JB1] 

The international rollout features four scalable solutions: an intelligent campus network system, a digital fabric platform, a wide-area network solution and an AI-powered security framework. These solutions, along with more than 20 new AI network products, can be deployed individually or as an integrated system.

But what does the "Intelligent" in Xinghe Intelligent Network actually mean? How does integrating AI into local networks, such as those found in office buildings, actually translate into real-world benefits?

According to Liu, it serves two main purposes. First, AI acts as a digital caretaker, automatically balancing network traffic and improving performance while fixing common issues before users even notice them.

"In a government office complex, for example, this means the network can handle vast amounts of data generated by administrative systems, digital services, and interagency communications with remarkable speed and reliability," said Liu.

Second, AI serves as a translator, helping to bridge the gap between complex systems and the people managing them by presenting network status in clear, understandable terms.

For instance, at GITEX in Dubai last month, Huawei showed how users can control their networks by asking simple questions. Instead of writing complex network configurations in Python, network admins can just ask, "Which departments are experiencing slow connections and why?" and receive immediate, clear answers in everyday language.

"It's like having a virtual IT expert on staff," Liu explained. "Organizations can maintain professional-grade networks with significantly reduced complexity. This means a bank, for instance, can manage its branch networks and data centers with much less effort, allowing IT teams to focus more on innovation and delivering quality financial services. By simplifying network management through AI, we are greatly expanding the scope of digital transformation."

Each of the solutions is backed by solid performance improvements. Xinghe Intelligent Campus, which also implements Wi-Fi 7 technology, doubles wireless performance and increases user capacity by 50%. Xinghe Intelligent Fabric optimizes data center traffic with AI, achieving 98% efficiency and providing millisecond-level backup routing.

For broadband networks, the WAN solution manages millions of connections at once, using smart data analysis to stop problems before they happen. Xinghe Network Security relies on 18 specialized AI models. These models detect threats with 91% accuracy and completely block ransomware attacks.

"We're seeing strong adoption across diverse sectors, from government agencies to financial institutions," Liu noted. "The technology adapts to their needs and grows with them, making digital transformation more achievable for organizations that previously found it out of reach."

These solutions are already helping accelerate digital initiatives in emerging markets across Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America, where organizations often face resource constraints but have ambitious modernization goals.[JB2] 

The launch aligns with Huawei's Global Digitalization Index Report, which highlights a growing digital divide and urges emerging economies to act quickly to avoid falling further behind.

"Our mission is to make digital transformation achievable for every organization," Liu said. "In the AI era, every organization should have access to high-quality network technology that meets their specific needs."