Huawei buys $25 million Neul layout global IoT

Carrier giant Huawei continues to transform itself into IT companies, turning its sights on the internet of things.

The source said that yesterday (September 23) morning, Huawei spent 25 million of dollars to acquire the UK's leading cellular networking chip and solution provider Neul. Huawei also plans to build a global network of things with a neul-centric focus.

The daily economic news reporter confirmed the news from Huawei. Huawei says it is also part of Huawei's 1.3 billion-pound investment plan to increase access to the Internet of things.

In this regard, communications expert Xiang that Huawei has made up the key link in the development of the Internet of things.

Internet of Things "change Bureau" Neul

It is understood that Neul, based in Cambridge, UK, is a leading UK cellular networking chip and solution provider. Its production of radio modules, is the realization of the network of things within the core components of data communication, can be applied to industrial environments. Neulceo Stan Burland said Neul has been working with Huawei on the narrowband networking for 9 months.

Yesterday, a head of Huawei told reporters, "Huawei is optimistic about the future of the internet of things, so it is hoped that the acquisition to enhance access to the internet of things." The future Neal team will remain independent. ”

"The team has very good professionals in the field of Internet chip, which is what Huawei values most." The official said to reporters.

In addition, it is reported that Huawei will also be a large-scale recruitment in Cambridge to achieve its vision of building a global internet of things. Neul will provide core technology for Huawei's IoT development program, while Huawei will build a "centre of excellence" in the UK with Neul as its core.

Huawei is pleased to be able to acquire Neul and its breakthrough innovations in the Internet of things, a spokesman for the company said that Huawei viewed Neul as a "change of the Internet". There is no doubt that Huawei will further expand the development of the IoT market and provide customers with important new services and solutions. ”

Completion of the Internet Key link

Huawei's rotating CEO, Zhijun, said at Huawei's Global cloud computing conference September 16 that Huawei is transforming itself into an IT company. Huawei insiders say this is a side sign that Huawei is preparing for the Internet business, including in terms of business capability, internal architecture, and so on.

Huawei's global Connectivity index at the cloud Computing Conference notes that the focus of innovation in the Internet industry is shifting from consumer internet to industrial Internet, and that intelligent, low-power and widely-covered networking will be the foundation of a fully connected world.

Zhijun says the link has become the new industry norm. Huawei predicts that by 2025 there will be 100 billion connections worldwide, with 6.5 billion internet users using 8 billion smartphones, and the world is connecting more closely, which poses great challenges and opportunities for ICT (information, communication and technology) infrastructure.

According to public information, Neul specializes in industrial products in the Internet of things, mainly in industrial sensors, instruments and measuring equipment. It is not closely related to networked cars and smart home businesses that are mentioned in the daily internet of things.

However, Xiang that the acquisition of the target of industrial-type networking or consumer networking is not important, the completion of the network layout needs large data, intelligent induction and mobile connectivity three key links, Huawei in the large data and mobile Internet parts have sophisticated technology, acquisition of Neul is the field of intelligent induction supplement. "Huawei does not have the first advantage of networking, but it has funds and technical personnel reserves, with comprehensive integration capabilities, the prospect is still worth looking forward to." ”

(Responsible editor: Mengyishan)