2008 Highlights:

Leadership in the mobile market
Huawei ranked No.3 in the global mobile equipment market in 2008.

Industry's first LTE/SAE commercial network
TeliaSonera chose Huawei to deploy the world's first LTE/SAE commercial network in Oslo, Norway, bringing users the unique advantages of mobile broadband services.

First LTE-ready UMTS/HSPA Network in North America
Telus and Bell chose Huawei to build an LTE-ready UMTS/HSPA network in Canada, the first UMTS/HSPA network in North America.

Industry leader in All-IP mobile core networks
By the end of 2008, 1.2 billion licenses of Huawei All-IP mobile softswitch had been shipped, assisting operators in constructing more open, flexible and cost efficient mobile networks.

The world's longest 40G DWDM network completed
The 40G DWDM network Huawei constructed for TransTeleCom connects Moscow and St. Petersburg, spanning some 1,140 KM, substantially reducing the cost per Bit.

The world's first 10Tbps cluster system
Huawei released its NetEngine 5000E Core Router Multi-chassis Cluster System, the industry's first Carrier-Grade 10 Tbps router, providing operators with a key enabler in delivering All-IP broadband.

Leading GPON supplier in the world
Huawei provides FTTx solutions to more than 50 operators around the world. In 2008, we released the industry's first 10G GPON and 10G EPON prototypes, enabling operators to deliver a broader range of high-quality ultra-broadband services to users.

Rapid growth in professional services
Huawei has long been committed to providing responsive, professional and dedicated services for customers. In 2008, our sales in managed services increased 67% year on year. By the end of 2008, we had been delivering more than 45 managed services projects.

Leading provider of mobile broadband terminals
More than 25 million units of Huawei mobile broadband terminals were shipped in 2008, making Huawei the No.1 provider of these terminals in the world.

Member of the GeSI (Global e-Sustainability Initiative)
As a member of the GeSi, Huawei joins other industry members to further sustainable development, promoting energy savings and reduced emissions of the ICT industry.

No. 1 global PCT international patent applicant
In 2008, Huawei submitted the most applications under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty), filing 1,737 applications. (Source: WIPO)

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CONTENTS
Unique Values
Five-Year Summary
2008 Highlights
Message from Huawei EMT
Continuous Customer-Centric Innovation
Broadband Everywhere
Convergence and Transformation
Innovative Services
Emerging Markets
Green Communications
Products, Solutions and Services
Radio Access Network
All-IP Broadband Network
Core Network
Software
Services
Terminals
Corporate Social Responsibility
Financial Report
Glossary

Message from Huawei Executive Management Team
 
In 2008, Huawei continued to achieve steady growth, with global sales exceeding USD23.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 46%. Our internationalization efforts continued to show success and markets outside of China now account for over 75% of our total sales. Our major products are widely deployed by leading operators in Europe and Japan and we continue to make steady progress in North America. In emerging markets, our products are finding increasingly wider acceptance and we continue to expand and gain market strength in these important regions.

Over the years, Huawei has grown into a true market leader, gaining recognition and trust from an increasing number of leading operators. Credit for this success, is due to our customers, partners and our dedicated employees and we thank them for their support and confidence in Huawei.

In the current global economic situation, the telecom sector is facing many uncertainties. However, we believe that the global telecom industry will continue to experience dynamic growth over the longer term because communication is a basic human need and telecommunications has become integrated into the daily life of billions of people. New growth in this sector will be driven by the continued demands for mobile broadband in mature markets, together with the fast-growing user requirements for easy access to telecommunication's services in emerging markets.

Driven by rapid technological evolution and emerging user demands, the boundary between telecom, the Internet, software solutions, digital and consumers is becoming blurred, resulting in the advent of a new era---a "networked world". In the next few years, the number of mobile users is projected to exceed five billion, while over two billion fixed and mobile broadband users will be tapping into new services that are being enabled by the ubiquitous broadband technology. These billions of users, and the content that they develop and consume, will have a huge impact on the current networks of operators around the world.

In the future, the availability of networks with low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and innovative services which increase revenue will be the key to addressing the rapidly changing challenges of operators. Our commitment to our customers and our position as a trusted partner will enable operators to break bottlenecks in broadband and offer users ubiquitous, consistent broadband experiences. Our All-IP-based Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions will enable operators to substantially reduce TCO while protecting their initial investments. In emerging markets, operators will be able to get a head-start advantage from our targeted solutions and service models. We are already working with our customers to assist them in strengthening their competitiveness and reducing their energy costs, while enhancing end-user experiences and generating increased revenue through the use of innovative services.

Our customers' success will continue to drive Huawei's growth as a leading global supplier. In 2009, we believe that Huawei will maintain our pace of steady growth and this will be driven mainly by 3G network deployments in emerging markets, including the Asia-Pacific region, and particularly in China. In North America and Europe, our consolidated partnership with leading operators will also generate new growth opportunities. Overall, the increasing recognition of Huawei's unique values will strengthen our strategic partnerships with leading operators and it will be a foundation for our future success.

Huawei's development over the past 20 years has taught us that only through the success of our customers can we succeed. It is for this reason that we will continue to optimize our organization and processes and promote management efficiency. By promoting a value of "customers first", we will continue to strive to meet customer needs with premium products and services. In partnership with our customers, every Huawei employee is dedicated to constructing a truly networked world, one that enriches people's lives through communication. 　　　

Huawei Executive Management Team (Huawei EMT)

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