Huawei Hosts Successful IP GALA Event at MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress 2025
Huawei recently organized a successful IP GALA event during the MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress 2025 in Paris on March 26, 2025. The event focused on the theme “AI WAN: Bringing IP networks into the intelligent era” and brought together operators, standardization bodies, and industry organizations to explore the latest trends in AI WAN innovations. Leading operators like Telecom Argentina and Turkcell Türkiye shared their innovative practices in the field of IP networks. Huawei provided insights into how its AI WAN solution supports IP networks using AI technology. The event also marked the launch of the AI WAN Initiative, a collaboration between IPv6 Forum, World Broadband Association (WBBA), Turkcell Türkiye, Telecom Argentina, European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), and Huawei to promote the development and deployment of IP networks.
Key Highlights:
– Zuo Meng, President of Router Domain at Huawei, highlighted the challenges faced by operators and how AI can enhance network capabilities.
– Latif Ladid from IPv6 Forum emphasized the importance of integrating AI into network infrastructure like AI WAN for future advancements.
– Santiago Costanzo from Telecom Argentina shared experiences in implementing key technologies for IP networks in the AI era.
– Durmus Mehmet from Turkcell discussed the development of an ultra-broadband autonomous network to provide differentiated services to customers.
– Xu Huan, Vice President of Huawei’s Router Domain, presented the AI WAN solution’s three-layer architecture and its benefits for operators.
– Wu Qin, an architect at Huawei, explained the components of the AI WAN solution’s AI brain and its role in accelerating the development of autonomous networks.
– Carsten Rossenhövel from EANTC discussed the progress in testing interoperability of multi-vendor networks in 2025.
The event concluded with the launch of the AI WAN Initiative by IPv6 Forum, WBBA, Turkcell Türkiye, Telecom Argentina, EANTC, and Huawei to support innovation and deployment of IP networks. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with operators and industry partners to explore new markets in the intelligent era, drive business success, and accelerate service growth.
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By incorporating AI into network infrastructure, operators can enhance their services and meet the demands of the evolving digital landscape. The AI WAN Initiative aims to pave the way for the future of IP networks, driving innovation and efficiency in the telecommunications industry.