UNIDO and Huawei forms AI Alliance

Today, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced a global AI alliance with Huawei for the industry and manufacturing and international partners. This new announcement is made during the Intelligent Rail & Logistics Forum 2023.

The AI alliance between Huawei and UNIDO aim is to build a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing to promote innovation and application of AI technologies in industry and manufacturing and boost the digital economy.

UNIDO Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director, Mr. Ciyong Zou stated, “We are witnessing how mobile connectivity and industrial innovation come together. 5G combined with AI and cloud computing bring many benefits to the transport and logistics sectors. The efficiency and quality of jobs have been upgraded greatly. The safety of the site has improved. Participation of women in a previously male-dominated working environment has increased. The objective of the Alliance is to serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and showcase best practices,” added Zou.

Radoslaw Kedzia, Vice President of Huawei’s CEE&Nordic Region said, “East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal is a story of creating social value with excellent collaboration of different partners and dedicated investors. The facility’s digitalized, high-tech solution attracts many young locals to stay in the area. The average age of employees is 23-25 years. There is high safety, there is a healthy and clean environment for workers, and no harsh conditions anymore. The solution proves that 5G has been truly applied in Europe’s smart railway sector using next-generation digital technologies and they solve common problems and promote digital transformation.”

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