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Huawei Steps Up SoftCOM Architecture Drive with NFV Open Lab
Huawei has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) open lab in Xi’an, dedicated to developing multi-vendor integration verification capabilities.
The lab is also for expanding joint service innovations with customers, partners, industrial organizations and open source organizations and accelerating development of the open eco-system for NFV infrastructure, platforms and services.
Global leading operators and partners, including China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, VMware, Red Hat, Canonical and Linux Foundation attended the launch ceremony.
These efforts mark a key step to realizing Huawei’s future-oriented open SoftCOM architecture.
Dr. Howard Liang, senior vice president and president of Global Technical Services, Huawei, said, “The NFV open lab is an open innovation center of ICT convergence dedicated to being open and collaborative, expanding joint service innovations with partners, and developing the open eco-system of NFV to aggregate values and help customers achieve business success.”
With rapid development of cloud technology, user behavior has adopted five main characteristics: real-time; on-demand; all-online; DIY (Do it Yourself); and social (ROADS), the Company said in a release on its website.
In this new environment, traditional CT service architecture cannot meet user demands for a ROADS experience, meaning that operators are required to transition to ICT integrated cloud architecture. With these changes, new technologies have also emerged, the most dominant being NFV and SDN.
Among its benefits, NFV allows traditional telecom networks to become more open and flexible, faster at service innovation enhancements, reduce operation & maintenance (O&M) costs, and expand the industrial chain.
However, in the process of enabling NFV, operators must overcome several challenges including ensuring multi-vendor product consistency, reliability, and interoperability, tackling integration complexity, creating an optimized NFV O&M experience, and identifying new revenue streams.
To address this, Huawei will continuously build its multi-vendor integration verification platform based on typical service scenarios, as well as accumulate experience through ongoing tests and projects to eventually build an NFV big data analysis platform.
In addition to providing reliable data support for operator NFV network service planning and decision-making, Huawei will leverage the big data platform to develop joint solutions with industrial organizations, operators, and partners to obtain certifications and authorization from cross-parties, while gradually enriching the eco-system chain.
Huawei, together with its partners, will continuously work to verify and enhance NFV system integration and O&M technical support capabilities.
Jim Zemlin, the Executive Director of Linux Foundation, said, “As the core of the strategy, and one of the key pillars in making NFV a reality, is the Huawei NFV Open Lab. This will help Huawei working with the open source community to innovate on NFV technologies to provide use cases for multi venders’ interoperability around NFVI (Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure), and VNF (Virtualized Network Functions) services.”
In the initial phase, Huawei is working closely with China Mobile, VMware, and Red Hat in these areas.
Huawei first proposed the future-oriented telecom network architecture SoftCOM in 2012 which incorporates advanced technologies including NFV, SDN, and cloud computing.
SoftCOM aims to transform the telecom industry in terms of network architecture, network functions, and business and operation models.
It will enable telecom carriers to realize comprehensive network evolution and business transformation, create and seize new value opportunities through ICT integration, and advance an open, interconnected, and innovative ecosystem to increase and better leverage aggregated industry value.
Jim Zemlin also said,” Huawei is a real leadership role in open source technology. In particular an area Huawei presences a great deal of operational knowledge with their service provider partners, that they can bring to the open source project and that they can bring to customers in the form of solutions through their NFV and SDN strategy.”
With an open and coordinated strategy, Huawei currently cooperates with more than 20 global leading operators on joint innovations and project verifications to accelerate NFV transformation and achieve win-win solutions.
Huawei also works closely with industrial organizations, as well as the open source community such as ETSI, OpenStack, OpenDaylight, and OPNFV (Open Platform for NFV), to provide key technical contributions, code development, and integration capabilities to support the Open NFV initiative.
In the upcoming year, Huawei will work with more than 50 industrial partners on in-depth joint explorations.
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VDT Communications Achieves Two Prestigious Certifications ISO /IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27032:2023 Reinforcing its Leadership in Broadband Service Provision
VDT Communications Limited, a provider of Enterprise communication solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27032:2023 Cybersecurity Management System certifications.
These prestigious certifications demonstrate VDT’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and cybersecurity, ensuring the protection of sensitive customer data and maintaining the trust of its clients.
These certifications are a testament to VDT’s dedication to implementing robust information security and cybersecurity measures, aligning with international best practices.
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification recognizes VDT’s ability to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve its ISMS, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer information. The ISO/IEC 27032:2023 certification highlights its commitment to protecting its customers’ information assets and preventing Cyber threats.
VDT Communications Limited has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence, previously earning and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 20000-1:2018 IT Service Management certifications. These certifications have enabled the company to deliver high-quality services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
“We are thrilled to receive these two prestigious certifications, which reinforce our commitment to information security and cybersecurity. These certifications demonstrate our dedication to implementing robust security measures that ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of customer data” said Engr. Abiodun Omoniyi, GMD of VDT Communications Limited.
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27032:2023 certifications bring numerous benefits to VDT’s customers, including:
- Enhanced information security and cybersecurity posture
- Protection of sensitive customer data
- Compliance with international standards and regulations
- Improved risk management and incident response
- Increased trust and confidence in VDT’s services
“We are proud to serve our customers with the highest level of security and quality,” Bimbo Ikumariegbe, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VDT. “These certifications demonstrate our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering innovative communication solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers” – Olufemi Akinola, Head, Information Technology.
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a stern warning to content creators filming and sharing videos of unsuspecting citizens on social media, describing such practices as direct violations of citizens’ rights to informational self-determination.
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The Commission drew attention to individuals capturing pictures and footage of the general public without consent, breaching Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act).
NDPC specifically flagged a content creator in Lagos State who films unsuspecting passersby at roadsides for a “reality show”. The Commission stressed that processing personal images in this manner demands explicit consent or a justifiable lawful basis under the NDP Act.
Preliminary investigations revealed no public or legitimate interest served by this “wilful invasion of privacy”. Data subjects, the Commission noted, have no reasonable expectation that their images would be captured and broadcast globally by an unknown individual.
National Commissioner/CEO Dr Vincent Olatunji has instructed social media platform owners—including TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta—to intensify enforcement of community guidelines to prevent harm from unlawful and unfair personal data processing.
Platforms failing to act promptly face sanctions under the NDP Act. Individual creators remain personally liable for violations, potentially facing criminal prosecution for infringing citizens’ and data subjects’ privacy rights.
The advisory was signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq. CDPRP, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations.
NDPC emphasised that abuse of rights under the guise of entertainment will not be tolerated, urging compliance to safeguard Nigerians’ data privacy in the digital age.
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Techeconomy, a leading business news platform in Nigeria, has unveiled its “100 Women Shaping the Future: Techeconomy Power List 2026,” recognizing exceptional women driving innovation, leadership, and impact across technology and the broader digital economy.
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The annual recognition spotlights women who are transforming industries through entrepreneurship, policy leadership, digital innovation, financial inclusion, media, education, and emerging technologies.
The initiative is part of Techeconomy’s commitment to promoting gender inclusion and highlighting female leadership shaping Africa’s technology ecosystem.
The Techeconomy IWD Power List features a diverse group of women, from corporate executives and startup founders to policymakers, ecosystem builders, and social innovators, whose work continues to influence the future of technology, business, and digital transformation in Nigeria and across Africa.
Speaking on the initiative, Joan Aimuengheuwa, the Managing Editor at Techeconomy, noted that the recognition goes beyond celebrating titles, focusing instead on impact, resilience, and the ability to shape the future through innovation and leadership.
According to her, “the women on the list represent different sectors including fintech, banking, healthcare, agriculture, education, communications, and the creative economy, demonstrating the growing role of women in advancing technology-driven development.
The unveiling aligns with the global celebration of International Women’s Day, which highlights the achievements of women and calls for accelerated progress toward gender equality. Across the world, the technology sector continues to push for greater female representation and leadership as part of efforts to build more inclusive digital economies.
Also speaking, Oluwatosin Aloba, the Brand Manager at Techeconomy, said: “Techeconomy IWD 2026 Power List is specially designed to inspire the next generation of female innovators and leaders by showcasing role models who are breaking barriers and redefining possibilities in the technology landscape.
“Techeconomy encouraged industry stakeholders, institutions, and the broader public to celebrate the achievements of these women while continuing to support policies, programs, and investments that expand opportunities for women in technology”, she added.
The full list of the “100 Women Shaping the Future: Techeconomy Power List 2026” is available on the Techeconomy website or visit: https://techeconomy.ng/techeconomy-iwd-2026-power-list-celebrates-100-women-shaping-the-future-of-tech/.
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