Huawei showcases AI WAN to transform IP networks for carriers

On March 24, 2025, in Paris, during the MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress 2025, Huawei organized the IP GALA themed 'AI WAN: Leading IP Networks into the Intelligent Era.' The event brought together various stakeholders including carriers, standards organizations, and industry groups, to discuss advancements in AI WAN technology. Telecom Argentina and Turkcell Türkiye showcased innovative practices that leverage AI in IP networks, aiming to address the challenges of stagnant traditional service growth and increasing complexity and costs in network management. Zuo Meng, President of Huawei's Router Domain, emphasized the necessity of upgrading to next-generation networks to facilitate growth in new services. He articulated the industry's need to integrate AI into network infrastructure to navigate these challenges. The engagement provided insights into how AI technologies can simplify operations and enhance efficiency, thereby delivering greater value to customers. The event also marked the launch of the AI WAN Initiative, a collaborative effort involving the IPv6 Forum, World Broadband Association, Turkcell Türkiye, Telecom Argentina, European Advanced Networking Test Center, and Huawei. This Initiative aims to promote IP network innovation and deployment, contributing to the evolution of intelligent networks. Leading executives, including Durmus Mehmet from Turkcell and Santiago Costanzo from Telecom Argentina, shared their insights on using AI to enhance network operations and improve service reliability. Additionally, developments regarding AI routers and multi-vendor interoperability testing were discussed, showcasing maturity in key capabilities vital to the AI era of networking. As Huawei continues working with industry partners, they aim to explore new market opportunities and drive the growth of innovative services in an increasingly AI-integrated landscape.