Finance professionals, alongside leading banks in Nigeria such as Access, Zenith, and UBA, gathered in Lagos for the Huawei Finance Congress, where Huawei unveiled groundbreaking solutions poised to revolutionize the future of finance.
Themed “Non-Stop Banking Resilience Boosts Intelligence,” the congress highlighted Huawei’s array of state-of-the-art technologies to propel the financial industry into an era of enhanced efficiency and reliability.
Attendees were given insights into Huawei’s intelligent data infrastructure, decoupled architecture, and other cutting-edge advancements, showcasing the company’s commitment to empowering financial institutions with advanced capabilities.
Chris Lu, CEO of Huawei Nigeria, emphasized the significance of the convergence between technology and banking, stating that it transcends mere trendiness and is the driving force behind global transformative change.
“The theme of this event, ‘Non-Stop Banking Resilience Boosts Intelligence,’ underscores our understanding that the journey towards digital transformation, encompassing Artificial Intelligence to Blockchain, involves Fintech startups and Established Financial Institutions,” he explained.
Lu highlighted Huawei’s substantial progress in the global finance industry, noting collaborations with 53 of the Top 100 banks worldwide, including those in Nigeria, Germany, Singapore, and Brazil.
“Huawei’s substantial investment in research and development, exceeding 20% of sales revenue over the past three years, underscores our commitment to introducing cutting-edge technologies into Africa,” he affirmed.