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In future, a country’s competitiveness may be closely related to its digital readiness, including its per capita bandwidth, computing power, storage capacity, and so on. Xu Wenwei Former President of the Institute of Strategic Research at Huawei (HKUST EMBA Graduate) A global consensus Despite the hurdles, Xu remains optimistic about the potential for digital transformation, pointing out there is a global consensus about where things are heading and that 170 countries have already developed relevant strategies. “In future, a country’s competitiveness may be closely related to its digital readiness, including its per capita bandwidth, computing power, storage capacity, and so on,” Xu said. This infrastructure will become an important measure of national competitiveness.” For now, Huawei’s own advantage lies in providing comprehensive computing platforms and connectivity solutions, and also teaming up with others to offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse customers and industries. “Our vision is to bring the digital world to every person, home and organization, creating a smart world where everything is interconnected,” Xu said. “As a trailblazer in digital transformation, we will keep moving forward.” Biz@HKUST 11