Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intel Corporation signaling the will of both companies to strategically cooperate in enhancing joint engineering efforts and bringing new IT solutions to the market.
Announced during the Huawei Cloud Congress 2012, the collaboration will include enhancing engineering cooperation and building competitive products & solutions for server, storage, data center and cloud computing-as well as jointly going to market in China and other geographic areas.
The combined advantages of both Intel and Huawei promises to bring significant value to customers in various industries by delivering compelling information technology that provide customers with new user experiences that can produce business return.
The aim of the MoU is also geared at sharing market development efforts, synchronizing future strategies and shortening product development cycles.
This will be done through improving solution alignment and joint innovation so that the time to deliver the right solution to customers can be shortened.
“Intel leads in computing innovation, and builds advanced platforms for server, cloud computing, storage and data center solutions,” said Ian Yang, Intel corporate vice president and China president.
“The strategic MoU between Intel and Huawei will bring the cooperation to a new level. The key advantage for both companies is the ability to bring new innovative product and usage models to market.”
Zheng Yelai, president of Huawei IT product line, said: “Huawei has strong capability in server, storage, data center and cloud computing. We have had an excellent collaboration over the past 10 years with Intel. The strategic global cooperation MoU on IT will only help to strengthen the Huawei and Intel relationship, and allow us both to innovate around customer demand — providing more efficient, more valuable ICT solutions to our customers.”
Huawei, Intel step up engineering links
Huawei, Intel step up engineering links
Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO
Alfanar Engineering Services, a division of Alfanar Projects, has appointed Eng. Amer Al Ajmi as chief executive officer, signaling a new phase of growth and innovation for the company.
The appointment underscores Alfanar’s commitment to strengthening its role as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Al Ajmi brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, energy and international business. His vision focuses on engineering excellence, digital transformation and sustainability. Under his leadership, the company aims to expand its contribution to the Kingdom’s industrial and infrastructure development while supporting a more sustainable energy future.
Alfanar Engineering Services provides integrated technical solutions to the Kingdom’s energy, infrastructure, private and government sectors. Its core business lines include motor and generator repair and rewinding, power services, testing and calibration, and technical and engineering training.
The company maintains a strong presence through regional offices across major Saudi cities, supported by a 24/7 engineering team that ensures uninterrupted operations and service availability nationwide.
At the center of its operations is Alfanar Technical Services, one of the largest specialized facilities in the region for repair, rewinding and maintenance of electrical equipment, including transformers, generators and motors. The company serves energy, oil, petrochemical and mining industries, as well as critical infrastructure such as hotels, hospitals and public utilities.
Alfanar operates three advanced facilities in Jubail and Riyadh, covering more than 200,000 square meters, with an expansion underway in Yanbu to meet growing demand driven by the Kingdom’s industrial transformation.
“Leading Alfanar Engineering Services is both an honor and a responsibility,” Al Ajmi said. “Our focus is on building a sustainable and technologically advanced future where our people, innovation and expertise deliver long-term impact across every sector we serve.”
