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Huawei Receives "Outstanding Gold Award" at the Hong Kong Privacy-
Friendly Awards 2025

Huawei Services (Hong Kong) Co., Limited earned an "Outstanding The Privacy-Friendly Awards were launched in 2021 to further
Gold Award" at the "Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025" Presentation this objective. The "Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025", held under
Ceremony organized by the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy the theme "Safeguarding Data Security: Marching towards a New
Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD). The award recognizes Digital Era", aimed to recognize and commend the commitment and
Huawei’s performance in the area of personal data privacy performance of enterprises, public and private organizations, and
protection. It also reflects the company’s sustained investment government departments in protecting personal data privacy. The
and long-term commitment to privacy governance. It is meant to Awards also aim to raise awareness of data protection, encourage
encourage Huawei and other industry players to continue enhancing the adoption of sound data governance practices, and strengthen
their practices in data security and personal data protection. Data data security. Organizations were assessed against five "Privacy
security is a cornerstone of Hong Kong's economic development Protection Measures” and were awarded in four levels based on
and a pillar in building a smart city. As the dedicated privacy the number of measures implemented: "Outstanding Gold Award",
regulator in the Hong Kong SAR, PCPD carries out regulatory "Gold Award", "Silver Award", and "Bronze Award". Only 12 out of
enforcement, public education, and cross-border collaboration. 157 participating organizations received the "Outstanding Gold
In response to the challenges brought by new technologies and Award", the highest level of recognition. Huawei was recognized
cybersecurity risks, as well as increasing public expectations for for implementing a comprehensive privacy management system,
personal data privacy, PCPD advocates that organizations should establishing robust procedures for handling data breaches,
embed privacy protection into their corporate policies and culture. conducting regular data breach simulation drills, and delivering a
variety of employee training programs to raise privacy awareness.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Howard Wu, General Manager
of Huawei Services (Hong Kong) Co., Limited said: "Cybersecurity
Draft
and user privacy protection are Huawei's top priority. For
privacy protection, we have implemented a comprehensive
Privacy Management System. Through understanding personal
data handling activities conducted by businesses, identifying
corresponding privacy risks, developing appropriate control
measures and raising employee awareness, we successfully
integrated privacy protection into every aspect in our daily
operation. We are extremely proud to be recognized by the PCPD
for our efforts in protecting users' privacy. We will continue to
be committed to improving our privacy practices and fostering a
culture where privacy is highly valued".

Huawei and TM Forum Jointly Release Two Standard Reports

At the recently held DTW 2025, TM Forum and Huawei officially practical experience from Huawei's EEM (Enterprise Ecosystem
released two important standard reports, AI for BSS and Software Management) platform implementation. This architecture defines
Marketplaces Reference Architecture. Under Huawei's "Application a standardized reference model for online marketplaces targeting
Software AI Commercial Blueprint" and R.A.P.I.D. strategy SME customers, helping CSPs design BSS systems using ODA
(aimed at delivering Reliable, Affordable, Productive, Integrated, components. It also enables extensive collaboration with diverse
and Definitive telecom software solutions), Huawei has deeply partners, supporting the expansion of the SME market and driving
explored AI innovations across BSS (Business Support System) ToB revenue growth.
domains, including CRM, CBS, and AICC, among others. Based on
in-depth insights into industry pain points, Huawei collaborated
with TM Forum, leading CSPs and vendors to co-develop the AI for
BSS report. This report provides a clear and practical roadmap to
help CSPs and vendors transform toward AI-centric BSS systems.
It not only focuses on ensuring the future competitiveness
and sustainability of BSS systems but also empowers CSPs to
significantly enhance operational efficiency, optimize customer
experience, and ultimately drive business and revenue growth.
Based on the ODA-in-a-Box (Open Digital Architecture) concept, the
Software Marketplaces Reference Architecture report leverages TM
Forum ODA components and TM Forum Open APIs, incorporating

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