2017年CRI Huawei supports New Zealand's telecom networks

 

Model presenting Huawei smartphone Mate7 [Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced plans to invest 280 million U.S. dollars into a research and development facility in New Zealand, putting it on the page as a major player in the development of New Zealand's communication networks.

At least 70% of New Zealanders use smart phones, but few would realize that most of the networks they are accessing have been developed and built by China's Huawei Technologies.

"Their role is pivotal. They really are bringing the latest and greatest equipment to New Zealand, and we're making great use of it," said Paul Brislen, a technology commentator¹ with Cadence² Communications. Cadence Communications is a public relations and media relations service provider based in Auckland.

Now, Huawei is thanking New Zealand for its support by investing in research and development over the next five years.

"It's great to see this level of investment coming in. And I think the synergies between the New Zealand way of doing things and the Chinese way of doing things are really strong, and we should see a lot more of it. This is a great vote of confidence in the New Zealand market, and I think they'll be very pleased to see it coming in," added Brislen.

Huawei's investment will include building two university innovation labs and a new cloud data center, as well as making greater use of New Zealand-made technology.

Over the past 12 years, the Chinese technology company has been a player in the development of New Zealand's telecommunications industry.

By forming partnerships³ with all the major phone companies, it has helped build mobile and broadband networks across the entire country.

But it's not just about building more communication towers. Huawei also wants to tap into New Zealand's reputation as an early adopter of new technology under the bilateral⁴ free trade agreement.

"We see that ambition here in New Zealand and that willingness to embrace technology and try new things. The more that's happening at a country-to-country level, at a business-to-business level, that's really good for New Zealand, and I can only see an upside really for the country," said Andrew Bowater, Director of Public Affairs and Communications of Huawei Technologies New Zealand.

Huawei has already provided funding for innovation hubs like Biz Dojo, a shared office space provider in Auckland, where entrepreneurs get access to their state-of-the-art technology. It now wants to expand its "Seeds for the Future" program, so that more university undergraduates can study in China.

Huawei is also planning to introduce the new 5G technology, which is likely to see New Zealand more connected than ever.

1 commentator   

n.注释者，解说者；实况广播评论员

参考例句：

• He is a good commentator because he can get across the game.他能简单地解说这场比赛，是个好的解说者。
• The commentator made a big mistake during the live broadcast.在直播节目中评论员犯了个大错误。

2 cadence   

n.（说话声调的）抑扬顿挫

参考例句：

• He delivered his words in slow,measured cadences.他讲话缓慢而抑扬顿挫、把握有度。
• He liked the relaxed cadence of his retired life.他喜欢退休生活的悠闲的节奏。

3 partnerships   

n.伙伴关系( partnership的名词复数 )；合伙人身份；合作关系

参考例句：

• Partnerships suffer another major disadvantage: decision-making is shared. 合伙企业的另一主要缺点是决定要由大家来作。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
• It involved selling off limited partnerships. 它涉及到售出有限的合伙权。 来自辞典例句

4 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。