Interviews: 2024

As CSPs and industries adopt digital transformation, ICT infrastructure Operations has become more critical than ever. Lu Yu, President of Huawei ICT Assurance and Operation Services Domain, stated that as a top global provider of ICT infrastructure, Huawei is committed to ensuring the stable operation of customers' networks worldwide. To facilitate and expedite the intelligent operations transformation of global customers, Huawei invests billions of RMB annually. In this interview, Lu Yu discusses Huawei's strategies in global ICT operations and how cutting-edge technologies like GenAI can revolutionize customer operations model, enhance efficiency, and provide better benefits through comprehensive upgrades to platforms, services, and processes.

During GISEC 2024, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with du’s Chief ICT Officer, Jasim Al Awadi, who discussed the significance of digital trust, collaboration and artificial intelligence within the cybersecurity landscape, along with the digital telco’s impact and commitment to enhancing the UAE’s cyber defense.

In an exclusive interview during GISEC 2024, Sultan Malik, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Gulf North, discussed with Telecom Review how they are addressing the key cybersecurity challenges that GCC is currently facing and shared some key takeaways from Huawei’s participation in the event this year.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review during MWC24, Khalifa Al Shamsi, CEO, e& life discussed the company’s role in providing the best digital lifestyle services within global and regional markets.

Global 5.5G commercialization is accelerating. du CTO Saleem Alblooshi together with Eric Zhao, VP & CMO of Wireless Solution at Huawei, unveil how du provides the best experience with 5G-A technology as the top telecom service provider in the UAE, and discuss how Huawei's 5.5G GigaGreen solutions help du and global operators along their journey of 5.5G.

In an exclusive interview during MWC 2024, du CCO Karim Benkirane highlights du’s strategies in addressing customers’ needs, the success story of their home wireless offering, and the launch of the world’s first 5.5G villa – the home of the future.

In an exclusive interview, President and CEO Vikram Sinha provides insights into Indosat's strategic initiatives, challenges, and opportunities in its transformation journey, highlighting the significance of the successful merger in shaping the company's trajectory in the telecommunications landscape. More importantly, he discussed how this strategic shift from telco to techCo can help achieve Indosat’s larger purpose of empowering Indonesia.

Aligned with its strategic goal of highlighting service providers worldwide, Telecom Review had the pleasure of meeting Sue White, Head of Strategy and Marketing at Netcracker Technology, during MWC Barcelona 2024. In this exclusive interview, White sheds light on Netcracker's role in the transition of telecom providers to digital providers, the significance of Generative AI, and the company's digital transformation initiatives, which aim to foster business growth.