“Huawei isn’t just keeping pace with digital transformation—we’re defining it,” says Arthur Wang, President of Data Center Network Domain, Huawei Data Communication Product Line. “Our leadership in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant reflects our commitment to empowering African businesses with future-proof, intelligent networking solutions.”

In an era where AI and cloud computing are reshaping industries, Huawei has once again proven its leadership in nextgeneration datacentre networking. The recently released 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching has positioned Huawei as a leader, with the highest placement in “Completeness of Vision”, a recognition of its innovation, strategic roadmap, and ability to anticipate future enterprise needs.

For African businesses navigating the complexities of digital transformation, AI-driven workloads, and hyperscale cloud adoption, Huawei’s cutting-edge solutions offer unmatched performance, reliability, and intelligence.

1. The Upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Fabric: AI-Native Networking

As AI reshapes datacentre demands, Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Fabric solution delivers zero-interruption computing through a revolutionary three-layer AI architecture:

• AI Brain – L everaging H uawei’s N etMaster n etwork l arge model, it automates 80% of fault resolutions, slashes deployment times, and integrates real-time security simulations.

• AI Connection – Features Network-Scale Load Balancing (NSLB), boosting AI training efficiency by 10%, while iReliable technology ensures zero downtime even during fiber link failures.

• AI NEs – Powered by CloudEngine switches and StarryLink optics, enabling real-time traffic monitoring, ultra-low latency, and hardware-level security isolation.

2. Next-Gen CloudEngine Switches: The Backbone of AI Clusters

To meet South Africa’s growing AI and HPC demands, Huawei introduces:

• CloudEngine XH9330 – The highest-density 128x800GE switch, breaking scalability limits for AI/ML workloads.

• CloudEngine XH9230 – The world’s first 128x400GE liquidcooled switch, merging extreme performance with energy efficiency.

Key Innovation:

✔iFlashboot Technology – Ensures continuous AI training even during unexpected reboots, eliminating costly interruptions.

3. StarryLink Optical Modules: The “3S” Advantage Debuted at MWC 2025, Huawei’s StarryLink optics redefine datacentre interconnect with:

• Spanning – 2 x longer transmission than industry standards, thanks to breakthrough optical algorithms.

• Stable – L ocates f aulty fi ber l inks i n m inutes ( vs. 3 h ours industry average) and sustains 10x higher reliability.

• Secure – 100% PHYSEC encryption at the hardware level, eliminating data leaks.

With rising AI adoption, cloud migration, and data sovereignty concerns, enterprises across finance, telecom, and government sectors need networks that are:

✔Scalable – For AI clusters and hybrid cloud growth

✔Self-healing – Reducing manual IT workloads by 80%

✔Secure – Meeting strict PoPIA and GDPR compliance

As enterprises across South Africa embrace AI, cloud, and hyperconnectivity, Huawei’s datacentre innovations provide the speed, resilience, and security needed to thrive in the data-driven economy.