Huawei Does R&D With Canadian Carriers

MARKHAM, Ontario -- Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Bell, Canada's largest communications company, today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create and maintain a Joint Innovation Centre (JIC) in Canada. This extension of the companies' existing relationship underscores their commitment to providing innovative mobile products and solutions to Bell customers while driving ongoing investment and innovation in Canadian wireless.

"Huawei played a key role in the introduction of Bell's world-leading HSPA+ network, and we're confident this Joint Innovation Centre will create further breakthrough products and services that keep both companies at the forefront of mobile communications technology," said Stephen Howe, Bell's Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. "Bell has invested billions of dollars in rolling out the latest mobile innovations to rural communities, small towns and urban centres alike across Canada. We are very pleased that our partner Huawei has also committed to Canadian wireless advancement, with significant investments in Canadian talent, this new Joint Innovation Centre and the Huawei R&D Centre in Ottawa."

In the Joint Innovation Centre, Huawei and Bell will collaborate on developing and enhancing broadband wireless solutions, core network products and value-added service offerings.

In a separate release

MARKHAM, Ontario -- Huawei and TELUS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create and maintain a Joint Innovation Center in Canada. This new endeavor demonstrates the companies' deep commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for TELUS customers, and driving the Canadian telecommunications industry forward.

"This unique partnership arrangement provides TELUS with the ability to quickly turn our best ideas into valuable products and services for our clients," said Ibrahim Gedeon, TELUS' Chief Technology Officer. "It also demonstrates the value of our choice of Huawei in terms of the right strategic partner for now and into the future."

The collaborative platform will take Huawei and TELUS' existing relationship to a new level, increasing business benefits for both companies. Huawei and TELUS will work together on enhancing broadband solutions, wireless and wireline offerings. According to terms of the memorandum, the length of the agreement is three years and each company will own 50 percent of the Joint Innovation Center.

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.