Huawei, Hamad Airport sign MoU for co-innovation at Airport Show 2017
Huawei and Hamad International Airport(HIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to enable the airports digital transformation, at the Airport Show 2017.
The MoU between HIA and Huawei provides a broad framework for collaboration between for co-creation of innovative concepts, prototypes and solutions using cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the areas of IoT and autonomous machines, to address real business challenges and opportunities. The objective is to accelerate digital transformation at Hamad International Airport and to share the solutions with the community for
The objective is to accelerate digital transformation at HIA and to share the solutions with the community for the wider benefit of the air transport industry. Through this cooperation, HIA aims to improve the passenger experience, enhance security and communication, and increase operational efficiency.
Commenting on the cooperation with Huawei, Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, chief operating officer at HIA, said: Innovative technology will continue to drive digital transformation at HIA. Through this strategic alliance with Huawei, which also provides access to its ecosystem of niche partners, we aim to accelerate our journey and to demonstrate our commitment to the industry by sharing viable concepts and solutions that may be developed through this partnership.
Xilin Yuan, president of the transportation sector of Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group, commented: “It is a great pleasure for Huawei to collaborate with HIA to enable a smart airport that can meet the future demands of passenger flows as well as the needs of digital-savvy customers. By placing digital transformation at the heart of its commercial strategy, HIA will deliver a user-centric connected experience to continue delighting its customers.”
