Huawei introduces new ICT technology to power companies

Huawei, one of the world’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) solution firms, has showcased its latest Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Solution that provides a well-designed customer management system to help electric power companies improve operational efficiency.

The AMI Solution leverages Hi-Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication, Internet of Things (IoT) gateways and platforms to support enormous volumes of intelligent terminal connections, convenient installations, and the compatibility and adaptability of different intelligent terminals.

Speaking at the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) 2015, Mr. Jerry Ji, President of Energy Industry, Enterprise Business Group, said enhancing energy efficiency throughout the entire process, which includes electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption has become a common goal for electric power companies around the world.

With Huawei’s fully-connected smart grid solution based on innovative ICT infrastructure, these companies can build safe, reliable, environmentally friendly and sustainable power grids to improve energy and operational efficiency, he said Ji stated that contribution from channel partners was important to the ecosystem as it enables a better connected smart grid that adopts an open architecture.

“In line with its Business-Driven ICT Infrastructure (BDII) guiding principle, Huawei is committed to building a smart grid value chain by focusing on ICT infrastructure and implementing its ‘Win-Win Cooperation’ strategy,” he said.

“With this, Huawei fully collaborates with its partners in the areas of technology, hardware, software, and services to enable joint innovations, helping customers in the electric power industry achieve business success,” Ji added.