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Huawei Unveils AI-Ready Data Storage Solutions

In a groundbreaking keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Dr. Peter Zhou, the President of Huawei's Data Storage Product Line, introduced a range of AI-Ready Data Storage solutions aimed at transforming how telecommunications companies (telcos) utilize artificial intelligence (AI). Under the theme “AI-Ready Data Storage Accelerates Telco-to-Techco Transformation,” Dr. Zhou's presentation outlined the critical role that advanced data storage solutions play in enabling network operators to harness the power of AI.

Dr. Zhou posits that the AI-driven transformation in various sectors heralds a golden age for data. Telecommunication operators are continuously recognizing the business value of AI-driven applications, such as smart home technologies and digital manufacturing systems, and as a result, the demand for efficient data storage and service functionalities is surging. To meet such growing challenges, Huawei is set to offer the AI-Ready Data Lake solution, various data storage services, and the FlashEver business model. These innovations will allow operators to convert their unstructured data into valuable assets, unlocking greater insights to drive business strategies.

The AI-Ready Data Lake

Huawei’s AI-Ready Data Lake represents a significant leap forward, bridging the gap between disparate data silos and making data more visible, manageable, and accessible. As part of this suite, Huawei is debuting its next-generation OceanStor Dorado Converged All-Flash Storage and the OceanStor A Series High-Performance AI Storage. These advanced solutions come equipped with impressive capacities, boasting over 100 million input/output operations per second (IOPS), enhanced reliability, and efficient AI training capabilities, all while supporting daily billions of transactions and robust mobile financial services.

Additionally, Huawei’s extended object storage facilitates seamless integration of telecom services into cloud-native and AI applications. For massive datasets, the New-Gen OceanStor Pacific All-Flash Scale-Out Storage stands out with its industry-high density and low power consumption, capable of scaling into exabytes to accommodate the cost pressures stemming from new services like live streaming and extended reality (XR) gaming.

A further highlight is the new generation of the OceanProtect All-Flash Backup Storage, designed for backup efficiency. It provides five times faster data recovery than standard industry alternatives and meets service requirements such as emergency drills and AI application development, ensuring data integrity at every level.

Supporting AI Development with Diverse Data Storage Services

With the growing demand for AI, telecom operators face numerous challenges, including poor data processing capabilities, inadequate AI model development platforms, lengthy data preparation times, slow model training, and the complexities of AI application development. To address these issues, Huawei's DCS AI Solution provides a comprehensive AI toolchain covering the entire process within a containerized environment. This optimization accelerates the fine-tuning and large-scale deployment of AI models.

FlashEver Business Model Maximizes Operator Investments

Shifting service paradigms and technology innovations necessitate heightened investment requirements for telecom operators. Dr. Zhou showcased the FlashEver business model, which safeguards investments while offering an evolutionary, flexible architecture that enables seamless upgrades for live network equipment. Additionally, Huawei's storage platform services come with flexible purchasing options, service level agreement (SLA) assurances, and a variety of data storage and service solutions that promise high customer satisfaction.

Dr. Zhou reiterated Huawei’s commitment to continuous innovation, especially in establishing an AI-ready data storage foundation and future-proof storage performance to accelerate AI adoption across the telecom industry. As the landscape evolves, Huawei remains dedicated to empowering operators with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.