Rethinking the Value of Networks for New Growth in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

, /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Network X 2026, the World Broadband Association (WBBA) held the Broadband Development Congress (BDC) in Vienna. At the congress, Bob Chen, President of Huawei's Optical Products Business Unit, delivered a keynote speech titled "Reshaping Network Value for New Growth in the AI Era." He stressed the need to change network construction concepts in the AI era based on three "R" principles: Rebuilding network architecture, Reshaping business model, and Redefining network O&M (operations and maintenance). He said this would allow the industry to redefine network value and create new growth opportunities. Bob Chen…