On August 8, 2025, the NIDA Network Evolution Working Group's Second 2025 Working Group Meeting was held online and offline in Beijing. Twenty-eight representatives from China Information and Communications Research Institute, China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Research Institute of China Telecom Co., Ltd., Research Institute of China United Network Communications Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Future Network Research Institute, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and ZTE Co., Ltd. attended the conference. The meeting focused on reviewing the revised version of the Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline, and approved the AI Agent Communication Gateway Technical Research Report. At the same time, the recent work progress and annual work plan of the NIDA Alliance were introduced to members of the working group.The meeting began with an introduction to the Alliance's work progress and annual work plan. The Alliance actively deployed BRICS and Belt and Road countries in international cooperation this year, and achieved remarkable results. More than half of the standard development plan is achieved. In addition, the Healthcare Industry Committee has been set up, and the Finance and Education Industry Committees are also in preparation. The Alliance will focus on industry scenario requirement analysis and standard development, and promote standard adoption and implementation through industry influence.In the standard review phase, the review of the revised version of Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline becomes one of the core topics of this meeting. The Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline aims to provide technical paths and deployment suggestions for global carriers and equipment vendors to evolve from traditional networks to next-generation networks. After a heated discussion, experts at the meeting provided good review comments and suggestions, such as further strengthening the scenario-based deployment solution, providing scenario descriptions and key requirements for each typical scenario, and providing deployment guides to better guide actual operations. The standard is initially scheduled to be released in November and will be rolled out globally to facilitate large-scale deployment of next-generation networks.In the project initiation review phase of the AI Agent Communication Gateway Technical Research Report, the project initiation is passed. In the reporting phase of the research report, experts put forward good suggestions on the function positioning and application scope of the gateway. Experts at the meeting agreed that AI Agent communication protocols are diversified, and different vendors work their own ways. The definition of gateway service object should be clarified, the research on communication layer should be focused, the establishment of global agent gateway network should be supported, and the technical details should be solved gradually by serialization.This conference systematically reviewed the key technical requirements for next-generation network deployment and deeply discussed the innovative application scenarios of AI communication gateway technology, which pointed out the direction for the next phase of key work and laid a foundation for promoting next-generation network deployment and AI communication gateway technology research.The participants said they would continue to deepen cooperation and jointly promote the development and standardization of next-generation network technologies.

[China, Shanghai, July 27, 2025] During the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the AI+ Network Enterprise Digital Intelligence Innovation Development Forum, hosted by the Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), was successfully held in Shanghai. Experts and scholars from organizations including the Internet Society (ISOC), China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), along with representatives from innovative enterprises, gathered to focus on key issues such as how to apply Agentic AI technology to enterprise ICT infrastructure and how to inject new momentum into enterprise digital intelligence upgrades through AI technological innovation. Participants shared cutting-edge technologies and application practices, engaging in multi-dimensional exchanges to help industries achieve leapfrog development through AI.At present, artificial intelligence technologies represented by large models and intelligent agents are profoundly reshaping production and life. Ao Li, the Chief Engineer of CAICT, said: "The core of AI-network integration is building an integrated 'Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Computing' service system. This is not only an inevitable trend in technological innovation but will also reshape innovation paradigms and development models across industries, becoming the core engine driving industrial transformation."Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, mentioned that autonomous network is the cornerstone of next-generation networks. Through the mutual empowerment of AI and networks, the gap between underlying network infrastructure and upper-level business applications can be bridged, promoting the upgrade of enterprise digitalization to intelligent unified platforms. Ted Hardie, Member of NIDA Strategic Advisory Committee and Chairman of ISOC , provided profound insights on evaluating the value of AI in network evolution. By drawing parallels between radium and railways—two transformative technologies with fundamentally different outcomes—he identified the key to leveraging AI for creating an "Industrial Revolution"-scale transformation in networking: "Interoperability fosters innovation, serving as the critical requirement for turning technological marvels into industrial revolutions."Nan Xinsheng, Deputy Secretary-General of CCSA, stated in his keynote address that autonomous networks represent the inevitable convergence of artificial intelligence and network lifecycle management. The deep integration of AI Agent technology—epitomized by network agents—has empowered autonomous networks to achieve L4-level advancements in high-value scenarios. In telecommunications operators' practical implementations, this integration has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and service quality.Nan emphasized: "By defining the vision and architecture of autonomous networks, establishing tiered construction requirements and standards for high-value scenarios, and implementing phased rollouts focused on tangible outcomes—while simultaneously enabling industry-wide collaboration in capability assessments and innovative practices—we collectively propel the flourishing development of the autonomous network industry. These proven methodologies offer invaluable guidance for enterprise autonomous network deployment."Wu Qin, Huawei Data Communication Network Architect and IETF IAB Member, stated in his keynote address "Network AI Agent Architecture Standard Evolution": "The three core intelligent agents—Fault Agent, Change Agent, and Optimization Agent—collectively form intelligent network operations, accelerating the iterative evolution of autonomous networks toward L4-level capabilities."The continuous advancement of AI technology is driving all industries toward comprehensive intelligence, with industry organizations, enterprises, and stakeholders actively committed to creating value through AI applications. At this forum, multiple achievements were released including industry blueprint white papers and technical standards. The publication "Metropolitan Area Network for the AI Era" significantly enhances enterprise AI training efficiency through intelligent traffic identification, elastic traffic scheduling, and RDMA lossless technology.The white paper "Agentic Enterprise ICT-Infrastructure O&M Blueprint" analyzes the evolutionary trajectory of enterprise operations toward digital and intelligent transformation. It introduces AEI (Agentic Enterprise ICT-Infrastructure), defining its conceptual framework, strategic vision, and core characteristics for agentic operations management of next-generation ICT infrastructure. Furthermore, it presents two high-value implementation scenarios with reference architectures:Enterprise Data Center Operations and Smart Campus Operations delineated according to AEI's evolutionary phases and critical enabling technologies.The "High-Quality 10G AI Campus Network Construction Technical White Paper" proposes a three-layer architecture for AI campus networks, encompassing six dimensions for network quality assessment, from A to F. It also provides recommended network architectures and metrics based on industry and scenarios.NIDA collaborates with Industry-Academia-Research-Application Partners to release "AI Agent-based Campus Network L4 Operation and Maintenance Technical Requirements", establishing an AI Agent and Network Digital Twin converged architecture for campus networks, advancing AI-driven network operations toward high-level autonomy.During the presentation session, Carsten Rossenhoevel, Co-founder and CTO of the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), shared practical insights on Level 4 autonomous network grading assessments. He stated: "EANTC has collaborated with industry partners to standardize the foundation capability grading framework for autonomous networks, driving networks toward higher-level autonomy to deliver more efficient and stable connectivity experiences for users."Shi Dewei, Deputy Director of the Information Center at ShanghaiTech University, shared how the university collaborated with Huawei to deploy Network Digital Map and Network AI Agent solutions. This initiative facilitates campus automation and intelligent upgrades, enhancing user experience on the campus network while addressing challenges arising from the transition from traditional teaching to AI-assisted interactive instruction. The deployment advances the network's evolution from Level 3 to Level 4 autonomous capabilities.Jiang Yuqi, Director of the Network Business Unit at CPIC Group's Cloud Service Division, shared how Pacific Insurance collaborated with Huawei to develop an industry-leading "Digital workforce" leveraging AI large model technology. This innovation breaks through human efficiency and capability limitations, enabling a more rational cost structure and superior customer experience.Yang Lan, Network Specialist at Lijiang People's Hospital, presented AI applications including: AI-assisted clinical diagnosis, Pathology data analysis with AI support, AI-powered patient triage. She also outlined future hospital network upgrades covering bandwidth, wireless, security, and O&M domains, along with concepts for remote pathology diagnosis. The hospital contributed to the *High-Quality 10Gbps AI Campus Networking Technology White Paper* and will reference it for future network transformation.In the intelligent era, how to achieve two-way integration of AI and networks has become an important topic of industry concern. In the pannel discussion session, NIDA, together with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Huawei, and enterprise representatives, discussed and shared their practical experience and insights on AI and networks, providing direction and practical reference for AI technology to help industry digital intelligence.At the forum, NIDA and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), alongside industry pioneers such as Huawei, jointly launched the "AI Agents Accelerating AN L4: Enterprise Digital-Intelligent Innovation Pioneer Initiative". This initiative calls upon all industries to advance comprehensive intelligence across sectors through continuously evolving autonomous networks.Suzhou Intelligent Connected Technology Development Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Suzhou Industrial Park XinJianyuan Group), the Global Fixed Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), and the Zhongguancun Super-interconnected New Infrastructure Industry Innovation Alliance have jointly signed Next-Generation Network AN L4 City Pioneer MOU Agreement.Based on the principles of equality, voluntariness, complementary advantages, and mutual benefit, the three parties will establish a long-term, stable, and close strategic partnership. Together, they aim to:· Build an industrial cooperation platform for Next-Generation Network innovation and development;· Actively explore innovations in Next-Generation Network technologies and standards, focusing on user scenarios;· Vigorously promote the implementation of industry alliance standards in the Suzhou Industrial Park, creating a world-leading and model-innovative exemplary plan for the Next-Generation Network Pioneer City Construction Action Plan.This forum not only summarized the research, innovative applications, and development achievements of AI agent technology but also represented the industry's profound reflection on how autonomous networks will drive future development directions, injecting new momentum into the development of AI and autonomous networks.

From July 23 to 25, 2025, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) with several member organizations was unveiled at the 24th China Internet Conference in Beijing. With the theme of "Digital-Driven New · Intelligent Future", the conference focused on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G-A/6G, and low-altitude economy, and gathered global government, industry, education, and research forces to explore AI-driven industry upgrade paths and digital ecosystem reconstruction.At this conference, the theme of NIDA is "Network Evolution Drives Industry Upgrade and Network Construction Standards Promote Innovation and Implementation." Together with Beijing Xinertai Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing Saining Information Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Nebula Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha Institute of Computing and Digital Economy, Peking University, Shenzhen Huaer Data Technology Co., Ltd., Sichuan Haiji Technology Co., Ltd. Presents the latest achievements and innovative practices of next-generation network technologies. Beijing Xinertai Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated high-precision Ethernet test and network impairment instrument; Nanjing Saining Information Technology Co., Ltd. brought cyber security digital twin shooting range and CP-BAS security verification system to demonstrate full topology simulation and AI agent technologies. Zhuhai Nebula Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated its self-developed high-performance chip NIC, supporting full line-speed forwarding. Changsha Institute of Computing and Digital Economy, Peking University, launched an integrated super-intelligent computing platform to achieve multi-center computing collaboration. Shenzhen Huaer Data Technology Co., Ltd. presents the network coding distributed storage solution, which significantly improves storage efficiency. Sichuan Haiji Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated its self-developed HiDTTM digital twin platform, which focuses on 3D modeling, simulation, and IoT technologies to provide visualization solutions for smart campuses and digital factories.Industry communication and cooperationAt the exhibition, members and NIDA communicated with many leading enterprises in the industry, discussed joining the alliance, jointly promoting the evolution of the next generation network and network construction standards, and discussed the future development direction of the next generation Internet, and promoted the implementation of innovation achievements.

AI + Network Enabled Enterprise Digital Intelligence Innovation ForumTime: July 27, 2025 147.00Location: Conference Room 617, Shanghai Expo Center, ·, ChinaSponsor: Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance NIDAIn the ever-changing AI technology revolution, Agentic AI has become the focus of transformation. Gartner ranks Agentic AI as the top technology trends in 2025. In the Agentic era, agents with high autonomy and goal-oriented capabilities are becoming the core players in the new ICT infrastructure O&M ecosystem. As a key force for productivity improvement, intelligent agents are helping enterprises evolve from "machine-assisted human" to "human-assisted machine" autonomous O&M.In the future, the network will use Agentic AI to implement fully automated processes that feature intent-driven, closed-loop control, and self-healing optimization. Deep collaboration between technologies, scenarios, and ecosystems is driving new ICT infrastructures from passive response to independent O&M, and becoming the core foundation for enterprises' digital intelligence innovation.Forum HighlightsOpinions of Top Experts in the IndustryHosted by NIDA, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance, this forum brings together top experts and scholars from industry institutions such as the Internet Association ISOC, Internet Engineering Task Force IETF, Telecommunications Management Forum TM Forum, and China Institute of Information and Communication Technology.During the thought pioneering session, the guests will share the outlook for the development of the AI technology system and the innovative application of communications networks, the new driving force of digital intelligent transformation of enterprises in the AI era, and the cutting-edge insights and technological trends of enterprises in the intelligent era, such as the "six As", and draw a blueprint for industry development. Discuss the future development direction of AI+Network.Leading global ICT equipment vendors, finance, carriers, universities, and authoritative evaluation institutions in Europe will also participate in the event, and share their achievements in AI+ industries through keynote speeches and roundtable discussions. This document provides a replicable and popularized experience reference for global enterprises in digital intelligence innovation.Key Achievements ReleaseThis forum will release the industry blueprint white paper and standards. Enterprise O&M in the Agentic Era - Agentic O&M Blueprint for New ICT Infrastructure. This forum will elaborate the enterprise O&M blueprint from the perspectives of industry trend insight, industry vision, value scenarios, and reference architecture of Agentic AI. A new ICT infrastructure in the Agentic era is proposed to accelerate the digital intelligence of enterprises. Technical White Paper on High-Quality 10G AI Campus Network Construction, which proposes the new architecture of the AI campus network and the new elements of the six-dimensional network, ABCDEF. In the intelligent era, Metro Area for the AI Era greatly improves enterprise AI training efficiency by using intelligent traffic identification, elastic traffic scheduling, and RDMA-less technologies. Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Agent-Based Campus Network L4 O&M, which builds an AI-powered and digital twin architecture for campus networks to implement AI-driven network O&M.The AI + Network Enablement Enterprise Digital Intelligence Innovation Forum focuses on how to apply Agentic AI technologies to new ICT infrastructures of enterprises and how to inject technological impetus into digital intelligence upgrades through AI technology innovation, helping thousands of industries develop by leaps and bounds.Business pioneer implementationIndustrial technology innovation ultimately requires closed-loop business to generate value. The technical standards released at this conference have profound guiding significance for enterprises' intelligent transformation. NIDA signed a strategic cooperation agreement with its member units and Xinjian Yuan Holding Group of Suzhou Industrial Park. Based on actual scenario requirements, NIDA jointly explored how AI+ networks can enable digital intelligence innovation for enterprises. Suzhou Industrial Park is a world-renowned industrial park with about 56,000 world-renowned enterprises covering thousands of industries. For such a large industrial park, the entire ICT infrastructure is critical to enterprise intelligence and production service levels.Registration for the ConferenceWe sincerely welcome you to join us in this exchange.Join hands with us to draw a new picture of AI+Network development.[Forum Registration QR Code]If you are unable to register, please contact the staff:Contact: Ms. ShenTelephone: 15988134889Mailbox : shenyi@nida-alliance.com

On June 27, 2025, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Alliance, the NIDA Alliance successfully held the third meeting of the First Council. The meeting adopted a series of important resolutions such as co-election of vice-chairman, establishment of expert committee, establishment of medical profession committee and so on. The Secretary-General of the Alliance systematically reported the annual work results and the strategic plan of "one horizontal and two verticals". The strategic plan of the Alliance officially opened a new chapter of in-depth application of the Alliance industry with "three technology networks and three key industries" as the core.Speech by the Chairman of the Alliance, a fruitful anniversary of the AllianceIn his speech, the Chairman of the Alliance, Jing Tao, highly affirmed the achievements of the Alliance's anniversary: "The Alliance has achieved remarkable results in terms of influence, membership development and standards. In the future, we need to make the core value of "standards" bigger and stronger, give full play to the leading role of governing bodies in industry, and truly deepen the combination of production, education, research, and use, so that standards can generate practical value. "Improving Governance Structure and Strengthening Industry LeadershipFour heavyweight vice chairmen are selected by the Council. They come from the network innovation, telecom operation, and equipment manufacturing industries (in order of time of membership):· Tan Hang (Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Research Institute)· Fu Zhiren (Beijing Research Institute of China Telecom Co., Ltd.)· Tang Xiongyan (Research Institute of China United Network Communications Co., Ltd.)· Shi Weiqiang (ZTE Corporation)Deepening Verticals, Healthcare Board Leads the WayAs the first major implementation of the alliance's industry-oriented expansion strategy, the meeting reviewed and approved the establishment of the Healthcare Industry Committee. Professor Huang Weihong, Ministry of Education-China Mobile Joint Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, was appointed Chairman of the Medical Industry Committee.Professor Huang Weihong said: "The Committee will integrate experts from the healthcare industry, demanders, and scenario parties to jointly promote the formulation of international standards for related network infrastructure based on real requirements, and drive high-quality industry development through innovation in technical standards. "Clarify the strategic layout, expand the industry domain, and build a sound closed-loop of standards and applications.Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of the Alliance, introduced the work summary of the Alliance over the past year and the future strategic plan of "one horizontal and two vertical lines" at the reporting session of the Alliance's work planning. One horizontal: Promote industry consensus on the new Internet architecture. Two verticals: Establish a standard system to promote industry application. Promote cooperation among international organizations, develop heavyweight members, and enhance the industry influence of the alliance.Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of the Alliance, proposed the following: "Industry committees are set up to accurately introduce industry requirements into the standard development process, and then apply standard achievements to industry scenarios to form a sound closed-loop of'from application to application'." Towards a New JourneyThis meeting is not only a summary of the annual outcomes, but also a starting point for strategic escalation. By setting up industry committees and defining the three main tracks, the NIDA Alliance is turning the vision of the "new Internet" into practical industry practices. In the future, the Alliance will continue to build industry benchmarks, strengthen the voice of global standards, create core values for its members, and lead the innovation and development of new-generation network infrastructure.

On June 26, 2025, in Beijing, the Network Innovation and Development Alliance Campus Network Working Group (WG04 ) 2025H1) was held in the form of offline +. China Construction Group Northeast Design and Research Institute, China Information and Communication Research Institute, China Survey and Design Association Intelligence Branch, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Co., Ltd., Suzhou Shengke Communication Co., Ltd., China Communications Post and Telecommunications Consulting and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Singapore National University (National University of Singapore ), Beijing Union Medical College and other 19 institutions attended the meeting. On the one-year anniversary of the founding of NIDA, delegates reviewed the achievements of the Alliance over the past year, discussed new Internet network construction standards and industry applications, and considered important topics such as the establishment of a technical white paper.At the beginning of the meeting, Guo Xiaoyan, Chairman of the Campus Network Workgroup, delivered a speech: "I would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the campus network work team for their hard work, acknowledge the achievements of the campus network work team in the past year, and encourage the members of the campus network work team to meet the challenges of intelligent evolution of campus networks." In terms of international influence, Guo Xiaoyan pointed out that "the alliance needs to break through domestic limitations and attract global partners. It can continue to expand its international influence through specific activities. The campus network work team will certainly achieve better results."One of the key agendas of this meeting: Work summary of the alliance and campus network work team in 2025 H1 and report on the alliance planning. Miao Fu, Vice Chairman of the Campus Network Working Group, reviewed the industry background, organizational positioning, mission, vision, and organizational structure of NIDA, and introduced the achievements of the Alliance in terms of network construction standards, membership development, and internationalization in the first half of 2025. Then, the business plan of the alliance in terms of industry domains, organizational structure, and marketing activities was reported.Five new members, including chip R&D, healthcare, and education, joined the working group meeting. Their participation further enriched the alliance industry ecosystem and enhanced the alliance industry influence.Another important agenda and core outcome of the meeting is: The meeting reviewed and approved the project initiation plan of the High-Quality 10GE AI Campus Technical White Paper. The white paper will focus on the trend, architecture, and quantitative standards of AI-enabled campus networks. The Chinese and English versions will be released later. The white paper will include cases in typical scenarios such as health care and education, and all members of the working group will be invited to participate in the preparation.Finally, Guo Xiaoyan, Chairman of NIDA's Campus Network Working Group, said in his concluding remarks that the : " Campus Networking Working Group had made important breakthroughs in standard development and global cooperation in the past year. In the future, we will focus on key fields such as healthcare and finance, and drive the implementation of standards through innovative technologies such as AI. We thank all members for their contributions and look forward to working with global partners to jointly promote the construction of the new Internet. "On the occasion of the first anniversary of the founding of NIDA, we invite more organizations and units to join NIDA and create the future together!

On June 10, 2025 (Beijing time), the NIDA WG02 Self-Intelligent Network Working Group (hereinafter referred to as WG02) successfully held its semi-annual working meeting in Beijing. The meeting was conducted offline and online. China Research Institute of Information and Communication, China Unicom Research Institute, Jiangsu Future Network Research Institute, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., ZTE Co., Ltd., Ping An Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Future Zhilian Network Research Institute, Zhongyulian Cloud Computing Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Suzhou Shengke Communication Co., Ltd. 16 representatives of the member units were present at this meeting.The meeting began with an introduction and discussion of WG2's annual work plan, which reviewed two key project initiations: Technical Requirements for Network Agent Application in Education Campus and Enterprise O&M in the Agentic Era - O&M Blueprint for New ICT Infrastructure Finally, the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence (WAIC) and its participation information are introduced, and members of the working group are encouraged to sign up actively. This WG2 meeting was a great success.This session discussed WG2's annual planning and core positioning. WG2 will be dedicated to building the "Datacom AN (self-intelligent network) industry position" and promoting the expansion of self-intelligent network technologies from the carrier field to the broader enterprise market. One of the key objectives this year is to further expand the membership of the Working Group, with the expectation of doubling its membership in the next year. The working group will focus on cutting-edge applications such as large models and agents, accelerate the output of joint innovation results, promote the release of related white papers, and build an enterprise-oriented AN system. The work content will cover the definition of enterprise O&M-oriented Agent (Agent), improvement of the standard system based on Agent and L4 level, incubating enterprise innovative applications, promoting joint innovation projects, and promoting achievements.One of the core achievements of this meeting is the successful review of the two technical projects. First, the Project Technical Requirements for Network Agent Application in Education Campus was reviewed and approved at the meeting. This project aims to deeply integrate large-scale models and intelligent agent technologies to promote the evolution of campus network O&M to higher-level and intelligent network O&M to address challenges such as distributed traditional monitoring systems, low manual O&M efficiency, and time-consuming troubleshooting and closed-loop. The project plan analyzes the requirements of typical campus network O&M scenarios, sorts out the intergenerational characteristics of O&M capabilities, and defines the agent-based O&M architecture and corresponding technical requirements at the L4 level (high-order self-intelligence).Another project that was reviewed and approved at the meeting was the white paper "Enterprise O&M in the Agentic Era: A Blueprint for New ICT Infrastructure O&M". This white paper aims to focus on and clearly define the future industry vision, intergenerational division, core technical features, and key value scenarios of enterprise intelligent O&M, with a view to promoting a broad consensus in the industry. The technical solution will focus on intelligent native, adaptive collaboration, and autonomous O&M. According to the plan, the white paper will be released in July after the project initiation is successful.In addition, the conference presented information about the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence (WAIC), which will be held at the Shanghai Expo Center from July 26 to 28, with the theme of "Smart Age, Together" and NIDA will host the "Enterprise Intelligent O&M" sub-forum. The sub-forum will be held on 27 July and members of the Working Group are encouraged to actively register for the session.The successful convening of the NIDA self-intelligent network working group meeting and the promotion of several important topics not only pointed out the direction for the future development of the working group, but also indicated that the intelligent level of network O&M is expected to be significantly improved in key fields such as education and enterprises driven by AI technologies. Inject new impetus into the maturity and development of self-intelligence network L4.

[Brasília, Brazil, May 20, 2025] The World Wlan Application Alliance (WAA), in collaboration with the International Economic and Technical Cooperation Center of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency, successfully co-hosted the "2025 International Cooperation Forum on Industrial Digital Transformation" in Brazil. Nearly 200 stakeholders from government authorities, industry organizations, leading enterprises, research institutions, renowned universities, and standardization and testing agencies gathered to explore cutting-edge trends in industrial digital transformation and pathways for international cooperation, actively advancing the global process of industrial digital transformation.China's Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Xiong Jijun; President of ApexBrasil, Viana; Brazil's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Henrique; UNIDO Deputy Director-General and Executive Director, Zou Ciyong; and WAA Deputy Secretary-General, Yang He, attended the forum and delivered speeches. Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of the Global Fixed Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), delivered a keynote address on the evolution of next-generation networks.As a new engine for global economic growth, industrial digital transformation effectively upgrades traditional industries, unleashes new growth momentum, and reshapes production, trade, and industrial landscapes. ICT infrastructure serves as the foundation for digital transformation, yet countries face varying challenges due to differing stages of infrastructure development.Deng Yiou first reviewed the 30-year development of the internet and its key drivers, emphasizing that today, amid the AI boom, the entire internet faces significant transformations in business challenges, network architecture, and key technologies. The next-generation network will not only connect people, households, and organizations but also data, intelligence, and space.NIDA's proposed "Next generation network" is an innovatived centered on "Four Connectivity Scenarios” and “Four New Technologies," developed by the industry based on application scenarios and technological innovation. Its goal is to build a new network foundation for the intelligent era, supporting society-wide intelligent transformation and high-quality development.During the World Internet Conference in November 2024, NIDA, alongside representatives from multiple industry organizations, launched the "Next generation network Global Pioneer Program," aiming to cultivate 100 thought pioneers, 100 city pioneers, and 100 business pioneers worldwide. Since its introduction, the program has garnered global attention and support. NIDA hopes more countries, regions, and cities will join the initiative to build advanced network infrastructure globally.In the panel discussion "Towards 2030: AI-Driven WAN Infrastructure," experts engaged in lively discussions on the topic. Deng Yiou noted that AI presents new challenges for ICT infrastructure, not only increasing bandwidth demands for smart devices but also raising higher requirements for network quality. The next generation network must achieve breakthroughs in the following technical areas:1.Ultra-Broadband New Connectivity: Addressing the 800G/1.6T bandwidth demands of AI computing centers, enabling elastic WAN scheduling, and accelerating Wi-Fi 7 deployment in campuses.2.Protocol New Extensions: Enhancing IPv6-based APN traffic identification and scheduling, and developing time-varying routing reliability solutions for space connectivity.3.Network New Intelligence: Embedding AI capabilities from devices to control layers, enabling precise traffic identification and simplified O&M through integrated solutions.4.Security New Mechanisms: Strengthening device security, establishing zero-trust security architectures, and incorporating quantum encryption to create a secure and trustworthy data exchange platform.Participation in the 2025 International Cooperation Forum on Industrial Digital Transformation marks a significant step for NIDA in strengthening overseas industry collaboration and ecosystem partnerships. It further consolidates global industry efforts to accelerate the development of next-generation internet technologies.

PROFIT Telecom Day 2025 conference was held on May 23 in Almaty, where market experts and representatives of telecom companies gathered to discuss the latest technologies for building digital networks in Kazakhstan. The conference was attended by more than 200 guests offline and more than a thousand online.Olzhas Kabenov, Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of ICRIAP RK, presented an overview of the telecommunications industry development. He also presented an international assessment of Kazakhstan's telecommunications infrastructure. Thus, according to the rating of telecom infrastructure development, in which 193 countries participate, in 2024 Kazakhstan took 41st place, rising from 96th place in 2008. And in the index of Internet development, our country is in 54th place (97th in 2019).Within the framework of the national project “Affordable Internet” it is planned to subsidize small and medium-sized operators to build a local network in rural areas (covering 1123 rural settlements), connect 3039 SNPs to high-speed Internet, as well as increase Kazakhstan's share in data transit between Europe and East Asia to 5% and attract BigTech companies to the country's market.Asylbek Khairushev, President of the National Telecommunications Association of Kazakhstan, spoke about the current state of the communications industry in Kazakhstan. According to him, in the structure of revenues of communication services in 2024, 48% of revenues will be accounted for Internet services, 21% - for mobile communications, 19% - for other telecommunication services. At the same time, two megacities, Almaty and Astana, account for 82% of the total volume of communication services in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This indicates the uneven distribution of communication services in the country.The conference included a panel session where experts discussed the achievements of Kazakhstan telecom and possible growth points for the next few years, current threats to operators and traffic exchange centers. And representatives of telecom companies and vendors told about their products and presented interesting cases from the telecom sphere.One of the key reports of PROFIT Telecom Day 2025 was the speech of the representative of Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA). Adam Zhangjun told about the evolution from IPv6+ to the Next Generation Network. The speaker emphasized that the purpose of NIDA is to define the path of development and standards for building networks of global network infrastructure, as well as to stimulate the modernization of the network industry. NIDA research involves working groups in several areas - network development, campus networks, security, and data center networks.According to the speaker, the advent of the intelligent era brings the Internet to a new stage. The general development vector points to the transition from basic network infrastructure (IPv6, MPLS - 1998-2000) to a fully intelligent, data-centric network managed by AI (2030). The evolution of the Internet is a process of successive “waves” of innovation: from 1998 to 2030, there are four main phases, each driven by specific needs and technologies. Initially, the evolution of the Internet was driven by technological innovation and manufacturers (1998-2000). Then the baton was taken over by the demand for applications and OTT services (2010). Currently and in the future, strategic demand from industrial enterprises and AI technologies directly are becoming the main drivers. Ultimately, the development of the Internet is heading towards the fourth “wave” - next-generation networks based on artificial intelligence https://profit.kz/tags/ai/ (2030). AI is positioned as a key element of next-generation networks, defining the characteristics of the network (smart, green, safe) and being its driving force.In doing so, the next generation network defines four different challenges. “New Brain of Internet” (New Brain of Internet) is expressed in four interconnected connectivity scenarios:- Connecting to Computing. 500x growth in computing power globally by 2030 (Fragmented Computing, Distributed Collaboration, Ultra Long Range Learning, Million Card Cluster).- Connecting to Intelligence. Over 1 billion AI terminals and assistants (Virtual digital humans, embodied intelligent robots, office meta-universe, intelligent travel).- Connecting to Data. The huge volume of data transactions (2 billion yuan on the Beijing International Data Exchange) emphasizes the need for reliable data circulation (data circulation control, reliable data circulation, high-speed data networks).- Connecting to Communication Satellites. 20,000+ satellites (integration of satellite communications, air-to-ground interaction, eVTOL - electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft).Each scenario places specific requirements on the next generation network related to scale, performance, reliability and new capabilities.The next generation network architecture will be distributed and layered. To meet these requirements, the network will include edge computing (Edge Computing, for wireless offices, secure campuses, smart manufacturing); Regional Computing Centers (Regional Computing Centers) interconnected to the periphery and core; high bandwidth backbone networks (400/800GE Intelligent MAN/Core) to provide high-speed transmission between different layers and data centers；Core Computing Centers; Ultra-converged Data Centers (Ultra-converged Data Centers) .Thus, the network of the future will be characterized not only by high bandwidth, but also by the ability to deeply integrate different types of data, computing resources and intelligent systems. In this case, the next generation networks are shaped by four key technologies - ultra-broadband connections, IPv6 protocol extensions, a new intelligent network - the “Brain of the Network”, and new security mechanisms.It is worth noting that at the recent BRICS Future Networks Innovation Forum held in Shenzhen on April 28, Deng Yi'ou, Secretary General of NIDA, and Shavkat Sabirov, President of the Internet Association of Kazakhstan, signed a memorandum of understanding. The parties intend to carry out comprehensive cooperation in various fields:1. Create a technologically advanced global industry innovation platform for next-generation networks, driving innovation in various industries and supporting digital transformation in critical sectors such as energy, healthcare and agriculture.2. Jointly organize international forums on Internet technologies, establishing new paradigms for global cooperation and creating mechanisms for technical dialogue among BRICS countries.3. Promote the development of “Pioneer Cities” by cultivating global standards for next-generation networked cities and promoting first-class urban network infrastructure.This strategic partnership agreement establishes a multi-dimensional integrated structure of “technology-standards-policy-industry”. Guided by the principles of joint technology R&D, joint ecosystem building and value sharing, and using the Pioneer Cities Initiative as a strategic anchor, the two parties will jointly establish a model for international cooperation between industrial organizations.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and co-sponsored by the Shenzhen Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, the China Institute of Information and Communication Technology and the BRICS Future Network Research Institute (Shenzhen, ·, China), The 6th BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum, co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union's Digital Transformation Regional Acceleration Center and the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance, will be held in Shenzhen from April 28 to 29, 2025. The International Telecommunication Union Regional Initiative Accelerator Workshop will be held in conjunction with the Forum. It will attract government officials and industry representatives from 24 countries and regions including China, Brazil, Russia, India, Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Malaysia.The BRICS Forum on Future Network Innovation has been successfully held five times since 2019. Under the theme of "Common Network Innovation and Development and Sharing the Digital Connected Era", the Forum will conduct in-depth exchanges and mutual learning in four areas: universal and meaningful connectivity, AI for good and inclusiveness, digital ecosystem cooperation, and space sustainability and satellite communications. At the same time, it will release a number of key industry cooperation projects to make positive contributions to deepening cooperation in the ICT field between BRICS countries.The International Telecommunication Union Regional Initiative Accelerator Seminar will invite representatives from Chinese government departments, government officials from developing countries of the ITU Asia-Pacific region, experts and scholars, and representatives of enterprises and research institutions to focus on the topic of artificial intelligence. Three days of project co-creation and discussion on topics such as creating a supportive policy and regulatory environment for accelerating digital transformation.Stay tuned for more!

[Barcelona, Spain, March 5, 2025] During MWC25, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), IPv6 Forum, and Huawei's Data Communication Product Line jointly hosted the Central Asia IPv6 Roundtable. The event shared the latest developments in global IPv6 adoption and explored the path for IPv6 evolution in Central Asia.Professor Latif Ladid, Chairman of the IPv6 Forum and member of NIDA's Strategic Advisory Committee, delivered the opening speech. He highlighted the increasingly critical role of IPv6 in the digital transformation process, IPv6 not only addresses the issue of address exhaustion but also offers extensive applications in data transmission efficiency, traffic management, and network security. Qiu Yuefeng, Vice Chairman of NIDA and Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, emphasized that IPv6 evolution should not be limited to individual end devices but must comprehensively consider all aspects of the traffic flow, including terminals, networks, servers, and applications.In the keynote session, Professor Sureswaran Ramadass, Vice Chairman of NIDA and Chairman of the APAC IPv6 Council, detailed Saudi Arabia's three-step plan to evolve toward a 10G all-optical Ethernet network based on the Net5.5G target architecture, steadily advancing the construction of the "City of the Future." Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, provided a comprehensive overview of the four major scenarios in Net5.5G: "Computing Connected," "Intelligence Connected," "Data Connected," and "Space Connected," along with related hot technology standards. He also pointed out that the next-generation internet standards require collaboration among various industry organizations. NIDA currently has four working groups actively promoting Net5.5G standards and has established strong cooperation and consensus with international organizations such as ITU and WBBA.Experts Engage in Lively DiscussionsTayeb Ben Meriem, Chairman of WBBA Working Group 4 and member of the IPv6 Council, shared the latest achievements of his working group in advancing Net5.5G standards. He noted that Net5.5G, as a critical bridge from the digital era to the intelligent era, plays a vital role in connecting these two epochs.Damir Seissembekov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Telecommunications Committee, explained that Kazakhstan is currently at a critical stage of transitioning from copper to fiber optics and evolution from IPv4 to IPv6. He expressed a strong desire to fully embrace IPv6 and reap the benefits of new technologies. The participating experts actively contributed to the discussions, offering insights and suggestions for Kazakhstan's IPv6 journey.Net5.5G: A Key Bridge in the Transition to the Intelligent EraIn the historical transition from the digital era to the intelligent era, Net5.5G will serve as a crucial infrastructure bridge. NIDA's focus on researching and developing network standards will undoubtedly have a positive impact on network innovation and development in Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan. NIDA remains committed to defining the evolution path and standards for next-generation internet infrastructure, driving industry upgrades, and collaborating with global industry organizations to build a solid foundation for the intelligent era.

[Barcelona, Spain, March 4, 2025] During MWC25, NIDA was invited to attend the Global WLAN Industry Forum held in Barcelona. The forum hosted by the World Wireless LAN Application Development Alliance (WAA), aggrated global industry leaders to explore future trends in WLAN networks, key technological innovations, and the latest advancements in industry standards.At the forum, NIDA Alliance Secretary-General Deng Yiou, alongside WAA Secretary-General Yang Tao, Dr. Mustafa Aykut, Director of Projects and Public Policy at SAMENA Telecommunications Council, Huawei Vice President Gan Bin, Zhou Jing, General Manager of the Marketing Department at China Mobile (Hangzhou), Zsolt Pesze, General Manager of TÜV Rheinland, and Tian Li, Standard Strategy Director at ZTE, jointly launched the "Enhancing WLAN Network Performance and Experience" initiative. The initiative calls on industry partners to unlock the potential of WLAN through technological innovation, standardization collaboration, pilot projects, and talent development, thereby improving user experience, accelerating WLAN industry upgrades, and contributing to the vision of an interconnected intelligent world.Joint Initiative to Enhance Global WLAN Performance and Experience ReleasedDuring the roundtable discussion on "WLAN Industry Ecosystem Development," Guo Xiaoyan, Chair of the NIDA Campus Network Working Group, Chief Engineer of China Northeast Architectural Design and Research Institute, and National Engineering Survey and Design Master, engaged in deep discussions with Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO of WBA, Ge Xiaohu, Secretary-General of the Short-Range Wireless Communication Committee at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Damir Filipovic, Secretary-General of AIIOTI, and Zhao Shaoqi, President of Huawei's Campus Network Product Line. The panel addressed key challenges such as collaboration among global standard alliances, the synergy between wired and wireless networks to enhance user experience, and the active role of equipment vendors in the WLAN industry.WLAN Industry Ecosystem Development Expert Panel DiscussionGuo Xiaoyan elaborated on NIDA Alliance's mission and priorities. He noted that the rise of AI will accelerate the upgrade of enterprise networks. WLAN, as the first point of user access, will be the primary benefited. By 2030, Wi-Fi 7 coverage in Chinese enterprises is expected to exceed 84%. From a user perspective, it is essential to consider not only the bandwidth, low latency, roaming, high-density access, security, integrated sensing, and operation capabilities of WLAN products but also to view the generational evolution of WLAN from the overall network perspective. This requires WLAN to be considered alongside with switches, routers, and controllers as part of the next-generation campus network evolution, which is precisely NIDA's mission. The combination of Wi-Fi 7 and all-optical Ethernet will be the mainstream solution for enterprise network upgrades over the next three years. NIDA will collaborate with various industry organizations to advance the standards for next-generation campus networks.Guo Xiaoyan, Chair of NIDA Campus Network Working Group, Delivers Key InsightsGuo Xiaoyan emphasized that WLAN development should always prioritize user experience, encompassing wireless, wired, controllers, and business systems. This holistic campus network experience is the most critical metric for evaluating technological solutions and network standards. Based on this consensus, NIDA, together with WAA, NetworldEU, APAC IPv6 Council, Huawei, and Visabeira Group, launched the "User Experience-Centric Campus Network Technology and Standard White Paper" initiative. This initiative aims to unite the entire industry partners, drive technological innovation, and jointly advance the standards for next-generation campus networks. Guo Xiaoyan and Emeritus Sureswaran Ramadass, Vice Chairman of NIDA and Chairman of the APAC IPv6 Council, attended the release ceremony.Joint Initiative to User Experience-Centric Campus Network Technical and Standard White Paper ReleasedAt the conference, Miao Fu, Vice Chair of the NIDA Campus Network Working Group, detailed the performance testing of WLAN and TSN conducted by the joint innovation team of the Portuguese Telecommunications Institute, Visabeira Group, and Huawei at the RiaStone office and manufacturing site in Portugal. The results demonstrated that Wi-Fi 7, with its lower latency, higher throughput, and superior reliability, combined with TSN technology, successfully achieved seamless roaming, traffic prioritization, and efficient device communication. The high-quality 10-gigabit campus network integrating Wi-Fi 7 and TSN technology shows immense potential in driving the Industrial 4.0 revolution.Miao Fu, Vice Chair of NIDA Campus Network Working Group, Speaks at the EventThe co-organization and participation in the Global WLAN Industry Forum mark an important step for NIDA in actively engaging in global fixed network technology and standard innovation. Moving forward, NIDA will continue to uphold the principles of openness, inclusivity, and innovation, fostering global industry consensus and fulfilling its mission to define the evolution path and standards for next-generation internet infrastructure, driving the upgrade of the data communication industry.

On November 21, the 2024 World Internet Congress Wu Town Summit Next Generation Internet Forum was held in Wu Town, Zhejiang Province. "Innovation Drives · Security Enablement: The theme "Building an Open and Secure Next Generation Internet" is to promote open, secure, and high-quality innovation and development of the next generation Internet around the world, and to build a community of shared futures in cyberspace. Zhang Xuewei, vice chairman of the CPPCC of Zhejiang Province, attended the forum, and Sun Weimin, chief engineer of the State Internet Information Office of China, attended the forum and delivered a speech.Wu Jianping, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, director of Zhongguancun Laboratory, professor of Tsinghua University, Jeon Ji-nam, honorary professor of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology, and a number of world-renowned experts and scholars from the United States, France, Italy, Malaysia, and Colombia spoke to discuss the technological innovation and development of the next generation Internet. The participants also conducted in-depth discussions on the theme "Challenges of Artificial Intelligence to Next Generation Internet Security and Development" in the form of a roundtable discussion.This forum is co-hosted by Zhongguancun Laboratory and Tsinghua University, and co-hosted by China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Sail Networks Co., Ltd., Xinhua Three Technologies Co., Ltd., and Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance.Source: China Netcom