Huawei and Myanmar Engineering Societies jointly hosts Myanmar Indoor Coverage Digitalization Summit 2019
Yangon, Myanmar, 24 May 2019] The Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed. MES) and Huawei, a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices jointly hosted Myanmar Indoor Coverage Digitalization Summit 2019 at Pan Pacific Hotel in Yangon. The summit is aimed to driven an open, collaborative and win-win industry ecosystem.
Myanmar Indoor Coverage Digitalization Summit 2019 covers latest trends of Indoor Coverage Digitalization and explores topics on digitalization of new indoor coverage in Myanmar. The growth of telecommunication networks will be more pronounced in fast-developing Myanmar. Currently more than 80 % of high-speed data services occur on indoor networks particularly in high-rise buildings.
The industry predicts that more mobile services will take place indoor as coming 5G will catalyze service diversity and expand business boundaries. And indoor networks will be crucial to high-value mobile networks. Indoor coverage digital solutions enable organizations and businesses in their operations by powering services such as cloud VR, smart healthcare and high-precision indoor positioning services. It supports faster and smoother experiences, better evolution as it can switch to 5G without changing network architecture and planning, and reduce OPEX with E2E visualized O&M.
Mr. Zhang Liman, CEO of Huawei Myanmar said, “In the 5G era, indoor networks with all its benefits and increasing prominence, will become integral to how high-value mobile networks are run. Only digitalized coverage could provide more innovative services, faster data transfer rates, flexible network expansion, efficient E2E operation, and smooth 5G evolution. Digitalized indoor networks are also critical for establishing smart cities, another sign. Indoor coverage digitalization is the inevitable future of the industry.”
“We are here today to discuss this key area of network technology in Myanmar and to highlight standard need for the country’s ICS/FTTX industry. In partnership with Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed. MES), Huawei will strengthen more collaboration for indoor coverage digitalization in Myanmar following our commitment of improving people’s lives and to build a better digital Myanmar,” said Mr. Zhang Liman.
Mr. Zhang Liman, CEO of Huawei Myanmar
U Aung Myint, President of Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies said, “People want to enjoy high-quality network services anytime, anywhere. Indoor networks are an important part of the equation. However, current indoor experiences here not fully matching with expectations, especially in large-scale complexes. We need technical support in real estate, telecom and other related sectors for digitalization of indoor coverage and to encourage all relevant parties to work on a single standard.”
“Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies is the largest engineering association in Myanmar. Together with Huawei, we are keen to promote implementation of indoor coverage digital transformation, standardization of Myanmar ICS/FTTX industry. We are pleased to organize this summit jointly with Huawei. The summit seeks to explore relevant trends, topics and viable solutions in infrastructure related technology which is truly impacting our lives,” said U Aung Myint.
U Aung Myint, President of Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies
U Soe Naing, Deputy Director General Post and Telecommunications, Ministry of Transport and Communications, said “I would like to especially thank Huawei for its important contribution to the development of the communications industry in Myanmar with its reliable communications solutions and professional services. We welcome Huawei to participate in Myanmar's future communication network construction. As long as the equipment suppliers are following the existing laws, rules and regulation of Myanmar, we will not prohibit any equipment suppliers from participating in competition fairly as long as they follow the rules and regulations. At the same time, we will formulate cyber security laws and related technical standards to ensure Myanmar's network security.”
U Soe Naing, Deputy Director General of Posts and Telecommunications Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications
U Win Tint, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Construction said “The development of smart buildings and the economy in Myanmar requires a process in which it is inseparable from the efforts of all sectors. We hope that real estate developers can make reservation for the intelligent equipment and cables during the designing phase, to facilitate subsequent installation and access of telecom devices. We aim to provide a fair environment for all parties to reduce communication costs and improve efficiency. We are very pleased to see that Huawei and Fed. MES have started relevant discussions and cooperation, and also thank Huawei for its constructive efforts for the construction industry in Myanmar. We hope that all parties can provide their own ideas based on the overall development and give full play to their respective energy. Everyone will work together to build a better Myanmar.”
U Win Tint, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Construction
The Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed, MES) and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in early 2019 to organize indoor coverage digitalization summit and other relevant initiatives in Myanmar. The partnership will endeavor in promotion, operation and implementation of indoor coverage and FTTH standards as well as in specific areas of developing cloud, e-learning, certification programs and internship programs. Representatives from government, telecom operators, property developers, industry analyst firms and other influential organizations share their opinions through in-depth conversations at the summit.