Cable / Telecom News

Huawei seeks to strengthen ties to Canada


SHENZHEN, China - Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast, spent Thanksgiving weekend touring Huawei’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, in part to recognize the company’s commitment to Canada over the past few years. The world’s second largest telecom provider now employs approximately 400 people in Canada, and has committed $67 million over the next five years to further develop its R&D facility in Kanata, Ontario.  Since opening in 2010, the R&D facility has grown to 120 researchers and engineers, with plans to double in size by the end of 2012. “The Minister’s visit provides...