BASINGSTOKE, U.K. -- Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced the establishment of its ‘Cyber Security Evaluation Centre’ in Banbury, UK. The ceremony was attended by 30 industry representatives from BT, Everything Everywhere, HMG, O2 and Vodafone. John Suffolk, UK Government CIO & Senior Information Risk Owner opened the centre together with Ken Hu, SVP of Huawei and Chairman of Huawei’s Global Network Security Committee. Huawei’s end-to-end equipment, both hardware and software solutions, will be tested in the centre to ensure its ability to withstand growing cyber security threats.

Cyber security is a critically important issue facing the telecommunications industry today. With the rise of IP-based telecoms networks, increased business integration and the proliferation of smart devices, telecoms networks are becoming increasingly open, integrated, and vulnerable to security threats. Huawei, as a company is focused on enhancing the reliability and security of telecoms networks, and is working to build and implement a state-of-the-art, end-to-end cyber security assurance system that will further protect equipment and network operations, based on industry best practices and international standards.

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