Mehedi Hasan Limon, Vice President, Public Sector (Education & Healthcare) at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, shares insights on Huawei ICT Academy and how it’s paving the way for future ICT leaders.
Can you share insights on the Huawei ICT Academy and how is it shaping the future ICT leaders of tomorrow?
The Huawei ICT Academy is an innovative initiative designed to foster the development of future ICT leaders by providing students, educators, and professionals with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in the rapidly growing digital world.
It builds a global partnership between Huawei and educational institutions, aiming to equip students with practical ICT skills and certifications to meet the demands of the tech industry. It began as a foundational strategy in the Middle East a decade ago, focusing on nurturing young talent and supporting national development goals, such as Saudi Vision 2030 and We the UAE 2031. With over 3,000 university collaborations globally, Huawei has created an ecosystem that not only enhances academic programs but also helps countries grow their tech workforce.
The ICT Academy offers various programs, including the Huawei ICT Competition and “Training the Trainers” curricula, designed to help students become future leaders in ICT. Huawei collaborates closely with universities and countries, helping to shape their tech ecosystems and drive innovation.
As technology advances, Huawei plans to evolve its ICT programs, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), ensuring that talent development keeps pace with industry needs. The next phase focuses on enhancing the program to address the intelligence and industrial problem-solving demands of the AI era.
Regarding 5G and AI, Huawei is at the forefront of 5G technology, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia, where it recently launched 5G-Advanced. This technology is essential for the AI-driven future, supporting applications like fixed wireless access and industrial use cases in sectors like manufacturing and transportation, such as drones and flying taxis, that require low-latency, high-speed networks. Huawei is committed to expanding these innovations in collaboration with its partners and customers.
In summary, the Huawei ICT Academy plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation of ICT leaders by offering advanced training, fostering innovation, and creating pathways for professional growth in the ever-evolving technology sector. It equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to drive the digital future and meet the challenges of tomorrow’s tech landscape.
What emerging technologies can impact the future of Education and how is Huawei capitalizing on these technologies to support the future of education?
Emerging technologies like AI, 5G, Cloud Computing, and Big Data are set to revolutionize education. These technologies enable personalized learning, real-time collaboration, and smarter educational tools. Huawei is capitalizing on these by integrating AI and cloud-based solutions to create intelligent learning platforms, enhance online education, and optimize educational resources. Additionally, Huawei’s 5G technology facilitates high-speed, low-latency connections, allowing for immersive, interactive learning experiences. Through these innovations, Huawei is helping institutions and educators adapt to the future of education by improving accessibility, scalability, and learning outcomes.
AI in Education can be a major boost to not only the students but to the instructors as well, how can institutions leverage this technology and how is Huawei supporting them?
AI in education can significantly enhance both student learning and instructor effectiveness by enabling personalized learning, automating administrative tasks, and providing real-time feedback. Institutions can leverage AI to offer tailored learning experiences, identify student strengths and weaknesses, and enhance engagement through intelligent tutoring systems. For instructors, AI can assist with grading, content creation, and data-driven insights into student progress, allowing them to focus more on teaching.
Huawei supports institutions by providing AI-driven solutions and tools, such as intelligent education platforms and cloud-based learning environments. These technologies help institutions create smart campuses, optimize learning management, and enhance the teaching experience. Huawei also offers AI-powered solutions for administrative tasks, making educational processes more efficient and effective.
Equal and high-quality education is not only a fundamental human right but also the foundation for a prosperous and innovative society. In today’s rapidly evolving world, access to quality education is essential for every individual. However, the growing digital skills gap remains a significant challenge, with many education systems struggling to equip students with the necessary ICT skills to meet the demands of modern industries.
Huawei is helping to bridge this gap through its comprehensive Smart Education offerings, which include Smart Classrooms, ICT Talent Cultivation, Education Networks, Education Cloud, High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Smart Campuses. These innovations are transforming education, making it more interactive, personalized, and accessible for all students.
ICT Talent Cultivation: Huawei’s ICT Academies, in collaboration with universities and organizations globally, provide targeted training and certifications that empower students with hands-on experience in ICT fields. These academies help bridge the skills gap by offering industry-relevant programs that enhance digital literacy, foster innovation, and prepare students for the tech workforce. Over the past decade, Huawei has trained 300,000 ICT professionals through partnerships with over 260 universities in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Smart Classroom: Powered by AI, Huawei’s Smart Classroom solutions transform traditional classrooms by creating more interactive and personalized learning environments. Teachers can use AI-driven tools to tailor lessons, recommend resources, and provide real-time insights into student performance, enabling a more effective and engaging learning experience.
Education Network: Huawei’s Education Network solutions build connected campuses, enhancing communication, collaboration, and resource-sharing among educators, students, and administrators. These networks ensure seamless learning experiences, whether on-campus or remotely, fostering a more inclusive and efficient educational environment.
Education Cloud: Huawei’s Education Cloud enables schools and universities to store, manage, and deliver learning content and resources in the cloud. This makes education more accessible, allowing students to access materials anytime, anywhere, and ensuring that teachers and administrators can manage educational resources more effectively.
High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA): Huawei’s HPDA solutions empower educational institutions to make data-driven decisions by analyzing vast amounts of student performance data. This helps educators identify trends, optimize learning paths, and ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed.
Smart Campus: Huawei’s Smart Campus solutions leverage technology to transform campus life, making it more efficient and sustainable. From smart classrooms and energy management to security and administrative systems, Smart Campus solutions create a connected and intelligent environment that enhances both the student and faculty experience.
Through these integrated solutions, Huawei is shaping the future of education, ensuring that students gain the digital skills needed to thrive in an increasingly connected world. By offering smarter, more personalized learning environments and supporting the development of ICT talent, Huawei is helping to make education more equitable, accessible, and high-quality for all.
Please tell us about the AI Empowered Huawei Smart Classroom 3.0, what significant upgrades have been made to the latest version?
The AI Empowered Huawei Smart Classroom 3.0 represents a leap forward in creating interactive, personalized, and efficient learning environments. One of the key upgrades is the integration of advanced AI tools that provide real-time analysis of student performance, helping teachers adapt lessons and interventions to individual needs. The new version also features enhanced collaboration capabilities, allowing students and teachers to work together seamlessly both in-person and remotely. The Smart Classroom now leverages cloud computing for easy access to resources and content, while immersive learning technologies like AR/VR are incorporated to provide more engaging experiences. With these upgrades, Huawei Smart Classroom 3.0 is setting the stage for a more connected, efficient, and personalized education for all.
