Huawei Unveils AI-Ready Data Storage Solutions to Transform Telecom Operators

Huawei Unveils AI-Ready Data Storage at MWC 2025

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona, Dr. Peter Zhou, the President of Huawei's Data Storage Product Line, delivered an insightful keynote that revealed the company's latest advancements in AI-ready data storage aimed at revolutionizing the operations of telecommunications companies.

Dr. Zhou emphasized that the transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors is ushering in a golden era for data. Telecom operators are increasingly seeking innovative ways to leverage and monetize applications in smart homes and digital factories, which creates rising demands for robust data storage solutions, scalable service capacities, and versatile business models.

In his address, Dr. Zhou explained how Huawei's AI-ready data storage solutions, alongside various data storage services and the innovative FlashEver business model, empower operators to convert their chaotic data into high-quality assets, thereby unlocking the inherent value of that data.

One of the pioneering innovations showcased is the AI-ready data lake that effectively eradicates data silos, enhancing data visibility, management, and accessibility. The next-generation all-flash converged storage solution, OceanStor Dorado, paired with the high-performance AI storage from the OceanStor A series, promises an impressive 100 million IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), financial-grade reliability, and efficient AI training and inference capabilities. This infrastructure supports tens of billions of daily service loads and robust mobile financial services.

Moreover, to cater to the increasing volume of data, Huawei has introduced the next-generation scalable all-flash OceanStor Pacific storage solution, which boasts unparalleled density and low energy consumption in the industry. This storage solution is designed for exabyte-level scalability to effectively manage the cost pressures associated with emerging services like live streaming and XR gaming.

Another highlight is the new generation of All-Flash backup storage, OceanProtect, which enhances data protection strategies. This backup solution delivers data recovery speeds five times faster than industry alternatives, meeting the demands of emergency simulations and AI application development, ensuring that every bit of data maintains its value.

As operators navigate the complexities of adopting AI, they encounter challenges such as inadequate data engineering and suboptimal model development platforms. To address these issues, Huawei's DCS AI solution offers a comprehensive toolkit for AI processing and container environments, facilitating rapid model fine-tuning and large-scale implementation.

Dr. Zhou also introduced the FlashEver business model, which seeks to maximize operators' investments by presenting a flexible and scalable architecture that allows for seamless updates without disrupting existing live network equipment. Additionally, Huawei's storage services provide flexible purchasing options, SLA guarantees, and a variety of data storage and service functionalities, ensuring high-quality experiences for end-users.

In summary, Dr. Zhou reiterated Huawei’s commitment to continuous innovation, specifically by establishing a robust AI-ready data storage infrastructure that can support and drive AI adoption throughout the telecommunications industry. Huawei's strategic advancements set to pave the way for an enriched data landscape, empowering telecom operators to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

For more information, visit Huawei's official site.