[Shenzhen, China, November 8, 2025] The 3rd Network Innovation and Development Conference kicked off at 14:00 on November 8 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Hosted by the Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), the conference themed "Bridging Industries, Powering Innovation" gathered representatives from government departments, basic telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, universities and research institutions to jointly explore the development trends and industrial practice paths of next-generation network technologies.Wu Hequan, a special expert of the NIDA Strategic Advisory Committee meeting, attended and delivered a speech. He pointed out that the evolution of information technology has entered a new inflection point, with artificial intelligence advancing from algorithm innovation to systematic application across society. The network will shift from "connecting people" to "connecting intelligence", and the interconnection and collaborative intensification of intelligent agents have endowed the next-generation network with new connotations. The network evolution in the AI era is not only a technical issue but also a systematic one. He called on all industrial parties to work together to find the "greatest common divisor" for network development and build an open and win-win ecosystem.Denny Setiawan, Director of the Directorate of Digital Infrastructure Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Communications and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia, stated in his speech that China has built advanced network infrastructure and set a benchmark for the global digital economy. He expressed the hope of learning from China's mature experience, driving national economic growth through the development of the network industry, promoting more inclusive and sustainable development, creating more jobs, and improving people's quality of life. Ao Li, Chief Engineer of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), interpreted the "Next-generation Network Insight Report (2025)". He pointed out that as a key carrier of new-quality productive forces, the "next-generation network" relies on technologies such as IPv6/IPv6+ to achieve ubiquitous connectivity of "connecting computing, intelligence, data, and space", which can build a safe, intelligent, efficient, and green network system, providing important guidance for the ecological construction and development of the industry. In the "Academician Dialogue" session, academicians from home and abroad gathered to discuss the trends of next-generation network in the AI era. Wu Hequan proposed that the next-generation network is mainly reflected in the "Four News": ultra-broad new connections, new IPv6 protocols, new network intelligence, and new security mechanisms. To develop the next-generation network, the most urgent task at present is to establish clear, pursuable and achievable goals, mobilize various vertical industries to become the main players, and enable all industries across the country and even the world to reach a consensus, thereby establishing an ecosystem and then promoting technologies to application. Liu Yunjie, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, stated that AI and networks will achieve two-way driving, and network development needs to meet the "Three Highs and Three Lows" requirements of "high speed, high quality, high efficiency, low cost, low energy consumption, and low threshold". He emphasized the need to accelerate the improvement of integrated computing power scheduling infrastructure and promote technology implementation and application. Latif Ladid, president of the IPv6 Forum, pointed out that IPv6 brings more possibilities for network development, and the world should accelerate the transition to IPv6. Governments and enterprises need to focus investment in this field to jointly build a stronger network infrastructure.The industry leaders participating in the roundtable reached a basic consensus on the key technologies and development evolution direction of the next-generation network, believing that the academic and industrial circles need to continuously expand consensus, form a joint force, and jointly promote the arrival of the next-generation network.To build consensus, accelerate standard innovation, and lead industrial development, industrial leaders from home and abroad jointly launched the "Initiative for Next-generation Network Industry Collaboration" during the conference. Wu Hequan, Liu Yunjie, Latif Ladid, Ao Li, Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Former Egyptian Minister of State for Administration Development and Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Teguh Prasetya, Chairman of the Indonesia IoT Organization (ASIOTI), Ulugbek Azimov, Deputy Director of the Uzbekistan Institute of Information and Communication, Shavkat Sabirov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Internet Association, Adolfo Borrero, President of the AMETIC Smart City Committee of Spain, Fu Zhiren, Vice President of China Telecom Research Institute and Vice Chair of NIDA, Tang Xiongyan, Vice President of China Unicom Research Institute and Vice Chair of NIDA, Tan Hang, Executive Vice President of Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Research Institute and Vice Chair of NIDA, Gan Bin, Vice President of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Shi Weiqiang, Vice President of ZTE Corporation and Vice Chair of NIDA, Cheng Weiqiang, Deputy Director of the Basic Network Technology Research Institute of China Mobile Research Institute, and Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, jointly participated in the ceremony. The initiative will accelerate the technological innovation and industrialization process of the next-generation network and help build a strong network country.The "Standard Practice" session achieved fruitful results. The establishment of NIDA 400G per lane MSA and NIDA Security Working Group will provide important support for related technological research and development and industrial application. Experts from China Telecom Research Institute, China Unicom Research Institute, and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology successively interpreted and released the "Technical Requirements for Metropolitan Area Network Construction Oriented to Computing Power Services", innovative achievements of self-intelligent network change and security agents, and L4 self-intelligent network construction standards, demonstrating China's leading practices in self-intelligent network technology and standards. At the same time, remarkable progress was made in the standardization of industry applications. The conference interpreted and released relevant park, metropolitan area, DCN, and AN network construction standards for the medical and education industries, and launched the "Self-Intelligent Network Empowers Industry Pioneer 100 Practice Launch Ceremony" and the "Wireless Intelligent Perception Industry Ecosystem Construction Initiative", aiming to promote the in-depth integration and innovation of network technology with vertical industries and accelerate the intelligent deployment process of vertical industries.The "Pioneer City" session focused on the integration of network innovation and urban development. Chen Gang, Director of the Industrial Internet Business Department of Jiangsu Future Network Group Co., Ltd., shared Nanjing's practice of promoting new infrastructure with the "New Three Connections and One Leveling" as the core. By building a new network plane and laying out computing power centers, it has effectively supported the landing of emerging businesses such as AI large models and cross-regional medical care. Adolfo Borrero, President of the AMETIC Smart City Commission of Spain, brought an international perspective on overseas smart city construction. He emphasized that next-generation network, Wifi7, AI and other technologies provide new opportunities for smart city development. Spain will focus on technological research and development and scenario landing to promote breakthroughs in smart tourism, efficient energy utilization and other fields.The "Pioneer Cities" session focused on the integration of network innovation and urban development. Mr. Chen Gang, irector of the Industrial Internet Division at Jiangsu Future Network Group Company, shared Nanjing's practices in promoting new infrastructure with the "New Three Links and One Leveling" at its core. By constructing a new type of network plane and deploying computing power centers, among other measures, it effectively supports the deployment of emerging services like large AI models and cross-regional healthcare. Mr. Adolfo Borrero, Chairman of the AMETIC Smart Cities Commission from Spain, provided an international perspective on overseas smart city construction. He emphasized that next-generation network, Wi-Fi 7, AI, and other technologies provide new opportunities for smart city development. Spain will focus on technology R&D and scenario implementation to promote breakthroughs in areas like smart tourism and efficient energy use.In the subsequent roundtable discussion, representatives from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Egypt, and Spain conducted in-depth discussions on the development of next-generation network in urban construction, pointing out that urban-rural digital divide, bandwidth limitations, talent shortages, and international standard coordination are common global challenges. The participating guests unanimously agreed that it is necessary to strengthen transnational cooperation and policy support, promote the deployment of intelligent networks such as IPv6 and 5G, so as to seize the opportunities of the AI era and achieve a safer, more efficient and sustainable interconnected future. At the end of the conference, the " Next-Generation Network Pioneer City 2026 New Chapter Launch Ceremony" was launched, jointly initiated by 10 cities from 9 countries: Shenzhen, Nanjing, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. This indicates that countries will deepen cooperation in technological innovation, standard coordination and other fields to help the high-quality development of smart cities. Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Former Egyptian Minister of State for Administration Development and Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Denny Setiawan, Director of the Directorate of Digital Infrastructure Policy and Strategy at the Ministry of Communications and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia, Ulugbek Azimov, Deputy Director of the Uzbekistan Institute of Information and Communication, Shavkat Sabirov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Internet Association, Adolfo Borrero, President of the AMETIC Smart City Commission of Spain, Navaneethan C Arjuman, Chairman of APAN IPv6&5G WG and Member of NIDA Expert Committee, Xue Wu, Vice President of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, Feng Jun, Chief Engineer of ZTE Bearer Product Line, Chen Gang, Director of the Industrial Internet Business Department of Jiangsu Future Network Group Co., Ltd., Wu Lingbo, Director of the Network Construction Department of Shenzhen Smart City Communications Co., Ltd., and Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, participated in the launch ceremony.The successful holding of this conference has further clarified the technical development direction and industrial promotion path of the next-generation network. In the future, with the breakthrough of technological innovation in the next-generation network, the continuous improvement of industry standards, and the in-depth expansion of application scenarios, the next-generation network will accelerate the reconstruction of the network ecosystem, empower the intelligent upgrading of cities, and inject a steady stream of power into the high-quality development of the digital economy.

[Shenzhen, China, November 7, 2025] At 14:00, the second general meeting of the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) was successfully held in the Tulip Hall of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The conference was conducted online and offline, bringing together more than 30 delegates from all over the world to review their achievements, look forward to the future, and successfully complete the agenda in an atmosphere of unity and forge ahead.The conference agenda includes three main agendas: election of the governing body, recognition of individual and group contributions in 2025, and report on the work of the council, with fruitful results: 1. China Institute of Electronic Technology Standardization and China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. are elected as members of NIDA. II. The team and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Alliance in 2025 were honored. 3. Align the work reports of the Board of Directors, concentrate efforts, and reach consensus.At the beginning of the conference, NIDA Vice Chairman Tan Hang delivered a speech. Tan Hang said: In just over one year since NIDA was established, with the support and joint efforts of all members, great progress has been made. The new Internet has moved from concept to practice, and has been deeply involved in industry scenarios. The medical industry committee has been established to create value from innovation. We have built a new Internet standards system, established a complete framework covering both horizontal and vertical standards, and published more than 10 standards. Through organizations such as BRICS and SCO, we are spreading our best practices and accumulated standards to overseas countries. The global influence and internationalization have increased rapidly. The number of members has increased by more than 60 to 93, covering 15 countries and regions worldwide. The Alliance has established cooperative relationships with internationally renowned organizations such as the IETF, ITU, IPv6 Forum, TMF, WBBA, APAN, and BBF. This meeting is a critical moment for us to review our journey and draw a blueprint together. We look forward to hearing your insights and discussing the future of NIDA.Subsequently, the election of the governing body of the General Assembly. After strict and standardized election procedures, China Institute of Electronic Technology Standardization and China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. were successfully elected as the new NIDA board members by virtue of their outstanding contributions and influence in the industry. Their entry will further strengthen the alliance in standards development and production chain synergy.In the annual member recognition phase, this recognition activity set a total of seven awards, including the Alliance Outstanding Contribution Team, Standards Editorial Contribution, Standards Project Manager, Innovation Research, Brand Contribution, Member Development, and Standards New Field. After proactive recommendation and strict review, a total of five outstanding teams and 16 outstanding individuals stood out. To receive this recognition and honor from the league. Union Vice President Tan Hang and Shi Weiqiang on the spot for the award-winning representatives awarded certificates. Their achievements vividly illustrate the spirit of forging ahead and collaborative innovation among NIDA members.Entrusted by the Council, Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, delivered an annual report to all members on behalf of the Council. The report systematically summarizes the deliberations, decisions and priorities of the Board of Governors over the past year, and is clearly presented in the form of a list for the first time. Secretary-General Deng also introduced the substantial progress made by the Alliance in terms of organizational structure optimization, international exchanges and cooperation, and standard system building. He also disclosed the blueprint for the 2026 work plan for the first time, pointing out the direction for the next phase of collaborative innovation.The Assembly came to an end in a high spirit. This conference is not only an important point in the development of NIDA, but also an industry event that gathers consensus and stimulates momentum. In the future, NIDA will continue to join hands with all members, taking standards as the lead, taking innovation as the engine, jointly marching towards a new stage of higher quality development!

Third Network Innovation and Development ConferenceTime:14:00, 8 November 2025Location:6F Jasmine Hall, Futian Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen(press and hold the QR code to register)

Third Network Innovation and Development ConferenceTime:14:00, 8 November 2025Location:6F Jasmine Hall, Futian Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen(press and hold the QR code to register)

Third Network Innovation and Development ConferenceTime:14:00, 8 November 2025Location:6F Jasmine Hall, Futian Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen(press and hold the QR code to register)

An event about "New Electronic · New Experience · New Consumption" is about to kick off! As a member of the organizing committee of this conference, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) sincerely invites you to visit this conference exhibition and the NIDA booth to witness how network innovation can enable the digital intelligent society.Exhibition Information· Conference Name: Consumer Electronics Innovation Conference CEIC 2025· Exhibition Dates: November 6-8, 2025· Location: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (No. 111, Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen)· NIDA Booth: Hall 2 2C21Highlights of the NIDA booth: Network Innovation Enables Digital Intelligence SocietyNIDA, a global fixed network innovation alliance, is committed to empowering the digital intelligent society with network innovation. At our booth, you'll be able to experience cutting-edge technologies and applications around three key scenarios:New · Network Facilities: Learn about the country's major scientific and technological infrastructure in the communications field and explore the cornerstones of future networks.New intelligence in · networks: Experience cutting-edge intelligent technologies such as L4 autonomous driving networks for the AI era.New applications of the · network: Explore a new chapter in digital life with a wide variety of innovative applications.Interactive welfare activities that are not to be missed!To thank you for your interest and support, we've prepared a fun interactive activity:Activity 1: Scan the QR code and pay attention to the courtesy.· Scan the code and follow the official NIDA official account to get a customized refrigerator sticker.Activity 2: Forwarding for exclusive customization· retweet and create your exclusive vintage newspaper cover photo on-site!We look forward to seeing you,Explore the possibilities of online innovation with us!Scan the code now and make an appointment!Looking forward to meeting you at CEIC 2025!

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The CAPIF（Central Asian Peering and Interconnection Forum） was held in Almaty on September 25-26, 2025. It was organized by the international organization RIPE NCC with the support of the host organizations – the Kazakhstan Internet Association (KIA) and the Kazakhstan Association of Telecommunications Operators.The event brought together over 280 participants from 22 countries worldwide, including representatives from Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, as well as Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and China.A notable feature of the forum was the active participation of new specialists: 138 participants joined the forum for the first time, confirming the growing interest in regional cooperation and internet infrastructure development. Furthermore, 12 participants successfully passed the exam and received the RIPE NCC Certified Professional certificate, highlighting the high level of expertise among specialists in the region.The forum opened with welcoming addresses from officials and industry representatives:Olzhas Kabenov, Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan,Hisham Ibrahim, Community Development Manager at RIPE NCC,Shavkat Sabirov, President of the Internet Association of Kazakhstan,Oleg Emelyanov, President of the Kazakhstan Association of Telecommunications Operators.The Central Asian Peering and Interconnection Forum served as a key platform for sharing experiences, discussing current challenges, and developing solutions aimed at fostering internet community growth and enhancing the quality of network communications in the region.Session 1. IPv6: The Network for the AI EraThe Speaker shared insights around network trends, new scenarios, and government policies in the artificial intelligence era，emphasizing that the transition to IPv6 is becoming a critical factor for digital economy development and AI implementation. Without widespread adoption of the new protocol, it would be impossible to ensure the scalability and resilience of future networks.Zhang Jun, industry marketing director of NIDA (Network Innovation Alliance), presented emerging trends in AI-era networks, highlighting four major application scenarios – "Computing Connection", "Intelligence Connection", "Data Connection," and "Space Connection" – along with their key challenges. In response to evolving service demands in these new scenarios, NIDA has established a comprehensive standard framework comprising three horizontal and three Industries layers. Focusing on AI-related services, NIDA has cumulatively released over 13 white papers and standards by 2025.The meeting featured the white paper "Metropolitan Area Network Architecture and Technical Requirements for the AI Era" jointly developed by NIDA, the Kazakhstan Internet Association, and China Telecom. This white paper underscores the strategic role of IPv6 in building national digital ecosystems and advancing artificial intelligence, big data, and innovative services. National initiatives were discussed, including the establishment of a National IPv6 Council in 2025, along with protocol deployment scenarios.Session 2. Next-Generation IPv6: Unlocking Kazakhstan's Digital FutureDiscussion Rationale: The practical implementation of IPv6 requires coordinated actions from operators, the state, and industry. Analyzing real-world cases helps eliminate barriers and accelerate network modernization.The discussion focused on practical aspects of IPv6 deployment: addressing, routing, security issues, and real-world application examples in the public sector, transport, and industry. Latif Ladid, Founder and President of the IPv6 Forum, NIDA Strategic Advisory Committee said, in the AI era, IPv6 is poised to play an increasingly critical role. Confronted with the massive applications and complex networks of this new age, IPv6 provided an abundant address space, inherently integrated security capabilities, and highly efficient forwarding mechanisms. It forms the foundational digital infrastructure essential for advancing towards autonomous driving networks in the AI era.

With the development of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, China has become the world's largest innovative consumer electronics market and will lead the global trend of technological innovation and consumer electronics. At a time when AI is reshaping the landscape of consumer electronics innovation, a world-class event of innovative consumer electronics is right.The Consumer Electronics Innovation Conference 2025 (CEIC 2025) was born and will be held at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) from November 6 to 8, 2025. With the theme of "New Electronics, New Experiences, New Consumption", the conference aims to create a China-based, global-radiating consumer electronics innovation exhibition and forward-looking ideas collision event.The conference consists of iSLA, UWA, WAA, GIIC, GCC, and fixed network innovation. Co-hosted by industry and standards organizations such as NIDA and Comentropy, and hosted by the International Economic and Technological Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the aim is to promote collaborative innovation in global industries.Focus on bottom-layer innovation and draw a panoramic blueprint for the intelligent world.For the first time, CEIC 2025 brings together underlying innovations in the core technologies of the smart world, focusing on breakthroughs in AI, connectivity, media, devices, computing, and networking, and exploring how these technologies drive the emergence of new standards and scenarios. It is the first global event in the consumer electronics field to showcase forward-looking products and future consumer electronics trends based on underlying innovation.A wide range of breakthrough and innovative technology products from consumer electronics, automotive electronics and industry intelligence will debut in the world, including Starflash, Hongmeng, Cute Image and Cute Sound technologies that will bring new experiences to audiences.An industry feast that's not to be missedThe conference will hold an opening ceremony, a main forum, a thematic sub-forum and a large exhibition. At the same time, multiple activities, such as new product launches, innovation "touch-and-investment meetings", developer activities, CEIC innovation case collection release, and highlight music festival, will be staged one after another, facilitating precise interconnection between the upstream and downstream of the industry chain and stimulating endless possibilities.Innovative technology companies, thought leaders, experts and academics, investment institutions and industry organizations from around the world will gather to share insights and announce future trends in consumer electronics innovation.CEIC 2025 looks forward to working with global innovation partners to witness and define the future of consumer electronics in this vibrant city of Shenzhen.The QR code for registration is as follows:Contact Email : contact@nida-alliance.comPhone number: 17665397280Address: 5F NIDA, Block B, Shenzhen Hong Kong International Science and Technology Park, Futian District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong ProvinceStay tuned for CEIC 2025 updates and registration information!

[September 26, 2025, Beijing] On a clear and crisp autumn day, the second plenary meeting of the NIDA Technical Committee was successfully held in Beijing in a hybrid online and offline format. More than 30 experts and representatives attended the meeting from organizations including the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), China Electronics Standardization Institute (CESI), China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., China Telecom Corporation Limited Research Institute, China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. Research Institute, Jiangsu Future Networks Innovation Institute, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and ZTE Corporation.The meeting featured six main agenda items and twenty-three specific topics, achieving several important outcomes: 1. The official establishment of the Cybersecurity Working Group; 2. Approval of six standard project initiations; 3. Review and release of six standards; 4. A joint discussion on the standard planning blueprint for the Technical Committee for the next 1-3 years.At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Deng Yi'ou, Secretary-General of NIDA, delivered an opening speech. He first extended a warm welcome and sincere thanks to the attending experts and committee members. He pointed out the current gap between network technology and industry application, noting that innovation investment has not been fully translated into value. He expressed the hope that, through the development of standards on the NIDA platform, the maturity of new network technologies could be promoted, fostering a virtuous cycle for network technology innovation. Deng Yi'ou emphasized that the standardized and efficient operation of the Technical Committee and its working groups is crucial for high-quality standard output. He thanked the experts for their strong support and looked forward to collaborative efforts to jointly promote network innovation and development.Mr. Zhu Yongqing, Executive Committee Member of the NIDA Technical Committee and Director of the Network Center at China Telecom Research Institute, served as the host of this meeting. In his remarks, he welcomed the experts and stated that the Technical Committee is an important platform for gathering insightful individuals from the industry, building consensus, and jointly planning for development.Subsequently, the meeting proceeded to the report and resolution session for the establishment of the Cybersecurity Working Group. The preparatory work for the Cybersecurity Working Group was previously organized by China Electronics Standardization Institute（CESI）, China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd., the APAC IPv6 Council, and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. The Cybersecurity Working Group aims to play an active role in guiding the healthy development of the cybersecurity industry. Through the NIDA platform, it will achieve effective alignment with china and international cybersecurity standards organizations, jointly contributing to the high-quality development of the cybersecurity industry. Following this, Mr. Liu Chunchi, Secretary of the Cybersecurity Working Group, presented a work report on behalf of the working group. After a vote by the meeting, the Cybersecurity Working Group was officially established, and three standard proposals were approved for initiation.During the standard release review session, the meeting reviewed and approved the following six standards:· 《Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era (NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline》· 《Technical Requirements for Metropolitan Area Network Construction for Computing-Aware Services》· 《Key Capability Test Methods for Intelligent Computing Data Center Networks》· 《Technical Requirements for General Computing Data Center Network Construction》· 《Evaluation Indicators and Test Methods for Campus Area Networks》· 《Technical Requirements for L4 Operations Based on Agents in Campus Networks》These standards cover the research outcomes of four working groups. The review session was conducted in a lively atmosphere, where attending experts provided numerous valuable suggestions regarding standardization, implementation and promotion, testing, and verification, ensuring rigorous scrutiny for high-standard outputs.In the standard project initiation session, the meeting reviewed and approved three industry standard proposals:· 《Test Methods for L4 Operations Technology Based on Agents in Campus Networks》· 《Technical Requirements for Distributed Training Wide Area Networks for Remote Diagnosis and Treatment Based on AI Large Models》· 《Technical Requirements for Smart Hospital Campus Networks》The proposal content focuses on the currently popular agent technology and encompasses two key standards from the Healthcare Industry Committee, also marking significant progress in the implementation of healthcare industry standards.During the standard planning discussion session, the Network Evolution Working Group, Autonomous Networks Working Group, DCN Working Group, Campus Network Working Group, and the Cybersecurity Working Group respectively reported their standard plans for the next 1-3 years to the attending experts. Over the next two years, it is expected that more than 30 high-quality network construction standards and over 10 technical reports will be initiated. The content will cover technical fields such as campus networks, DCN, autonomous networks, and Wide Area Networks, as well as industry applications including education, healthcare, and finance, promoting a more systematic and complete NIDA standards system with closer integration to industries.In the final open discussion session of the meeting, Mr. Ma Junfeng, Chairman of the Autonomous Networks Working Group and representative from China Academy of Information and Communications Technology（CAICT）, pointed out the need to strengthen cooperation with international and domestic standards organizations, learn from international advanced experience, incentivize member participation, and enhance the organization's brand influence. Experts including Mr. Luo Jian from ZTE Corporation, Mr. Wang Shaopeng and Ms. Chen Jie from China Academy of Information and Communications Technology （CAICT）, Mr. Wei Liang from Jiangsu Future Networks Innovation Institute（FNII）, and Mr. Fan Dawei from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., also spoke, offering suggestions on topics such as improving the efficiency of standards development tools, introducing international experience, standardizing standard activities, implementation and promotion mechanisms, and liaison management with international organizations. The discussion was constructive.This meeting served as a systematic summary of the standard work in 2025, clarifying the work plan and development direction of the Technical Committee through collective brainstorming. It also marked the launch of a new round of work, charting the course for standard development in the next 1-3 years. The clarion call for progress has been sounded. It is anticipated that in the near future, NIDA will release a batch of high-quality standards, establish an efficient and standardized standards organization, and further enhance the alliance's brand influence.

[Nanjing, August 22, 2025]. The 2nd 2025 Working Meeting of the NIDA Medical Industry Committee was held. Mobile Medical Education Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Guizhou People's Hospital, Pingshan Hospital of Southern Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Shandong Provincial People's Hospital, China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and ZTE Corporation Eighteen representatives of industry committees, including Co., Ltd., attended the meeting. The meeting focused on the adoption of the work plan of the NIDA Medical Industry Committee for 2025, including one white paper, two standards, and three pilot schemes.At the beginning of the meeting, Zhu Keyi, Deputy Secretary-General of NIDA, delivered a speech. Zhu Keyi first extended warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to the experts and members attending the meeting. The purpose and mission of the NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee is to lead the network technology innovation and standard building of the healthcare industry, and promote the development of digital intelligence and global collaboration in healthcare. Better enable ICT technologies in the healthcare industry to promote intelligent healthcare development. The white paper and two network construction standards planned in this document focus on application scenarios in the healthcare industry, carry out new network technology innovations oriented to smart healthcare, and serve as an industry example. The medical industry is one of the important development directions of the NIDA Alliance, and will focus on investing resources to ensure it.Then Huang Weihong, Chairman of the Medical Industry Committee, introduced the overall organization, membership, and key work plan for 2025. Huang Weihong mentioned that in the context of the intelligent trend and digital telemedicine model, healthcare informatization faces various challenges. The healthcare industry committee can serve as an important bridge for leaders such as national standards organizations and international standards organizations, ICT vendors, healthcare industry organizations, and academicians to communicate with the industry. Promote the implementation of the new generation of intelligent medical scenarios. Based on the combination of application scenarios, standards, pilots, and industry implementation in the healthcare industry, and systematic consideration, in the future, data +, +, artificial intelligence, computing, and intelligence will be an important breakthrough in the healthcare information industry. The industry committee will organize regular communication, both online and offline. Welcome to join the NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee and contribute to the informatization and intelligence of health care.In the standard interpretation phase, medical network solution experts Gao Hongming and Zhao Haobin interpreted the Smart Hospital Campus Network Architecture and Construction Guide and the Telemedicine and Specialized Medical Large Model Remote Intelligent Computing WAN Construction Guide respectively. Based on industry requirements and professional knowledge, representatives from healthcare and manufacturers had a lively discussion and gave many excellent opinions and suggestions on network consensus, live-network compatibility, implementation feasibility, pilot solution, energy saving and emission reduction, and network elasticity. In the field of standard acceptance, the members put forward suggestions for interconnection with international organizations, and discussed internationalization paths and existing interconnection organizations. During the discussion on AI medical applications, members proposed cloud-edge collaboration and intelligent computing convergence. Both large and small models should be supported, and ecosystem vendors should collaborate with each other. The atmosphere of discussion at the meeting was lively and productive.This meeting brought together experts from the healthcare industry and leading ICT vendors to systematically review the work plan and business development approaches of the healthcare industry committee. It is an important milestone for the healthcare industry committee of NIDA and points out the direction for the next phase of the healthcare industry committee's work. We look forward to the excellent performance of the Medical Industry Committee in standards building, application and adoption, and international cooperation.

On August 8, 2025, the NIDA Network Evolution Working Group's Second 2025 Working Group Meeting was held online and offline in Beijing. Twenty-eight representatives from China Information and Communications Research Institute, China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Research Institute of China Telecom Co., Ltd., Research Institute of China United Network Communications Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Future Network Research Institute, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., and ZTE Co., Ltd. attended the conference. The meeting focused on reviewing the revised version of the Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline, and approved the AI Agent Communication Gateway Technical Research Report. At the same time, the recent work progress and annual work plan of the NIDA Alliance were introduced to members of the working group.The meeting began with an introduction to the Alliance's work progress and annual work plan. The Alliance actively deployed BRICS and Belt and Road countries in international cooperation this year, and achieved remarkable results. More than half of the standard development plan is achieved. In addition, the Healthcare Industry Committee has been set up, and the Finance and Education Industry Committees are also in preparation. The Alliance will focus on industry scenario requirement analysis and standard development, and promote standard adoption and implementation through industry influence.In the standard review phase, the review of the revised version of Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline becomes one of the core topics of this meeting. The Next Generation Network for 5.5G Era(NET5.5G) Deployment Guideline aims to provide technical paths and deployment suggestions for global carriers and equipment vendors to evolve from traditional networks to next-generation networks. After a heated discussion, experts at the meeting provided good review comments and suggestions, such as further strengthening the scenario-based deployment solution, providing scenario descriptions and key requirements for each typical scenario, and providing deployment guides to better guide actual operations. The standard is initially scheduled to be released in November and will be rolled out globally to facilitate large-scale deployment of next-generation networks.In the project initiation review phase of the AI Agent Communication Gateway Technical Research Report, the project initiation is passed. In the reporting phase of the research report, experts put forward good suggestions on the function positioning and application scope of the gateway. Experts at the meeting agreed that AI Agent communication protocols are diversified, and different vendors work their own ways. The definition of gateway service object should be clarified, the research on communication layer should be focused, the establishment of global agent gateway network should be supported, and the technical details should be solved gradually by serialization.This conference systematically reviewed the key technical requirements for next-generation network deployment and deeply discussed the innovative application scenarios of AI communication gateway technology, which pointed out the direction for the next phase of key work and laid a foundation for promoting next-generation network deployment and AI communication gateway technology research.The participants said they would continue to deepen cooperation and jointly promote the development and standardization of next-generation network technologies.

[China, Shanghai, July 27, 2025] During the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the AI+ Network Enterprise Digital Intelligence Innovation Development Forum, hosted by the Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), was successfully held in Shanghai. Experts and scholars from organizations including the Internet Society (ISOC), China Communications Standards Association (CCSA), the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), along with representatives from innovative enterprises, gathered to focus on key issues such as how to apply Agentic AI technology to enterprise ICT infrastructure and how to inject new momentum into enterprise digital intelligence upgrades through AI technological innovation. Participants shared cutting-edge technologies and application practices, engaging in multi-dimensional exchanges to help industries achieve leapfrog development through AI.At present, artificial intelligence technologies represented by large models and intelligent agents are profoundly reshaping production and life. Ao Li, the Chief Engineer of CAICT, said: "The core of AI-network integration is building an integrated 'Cloud, Network, Intelligence, Computing' service system. This is not only an inevitable trend in technological innovation but will also reshape innovation paradigms and development models across industries, becoming the core engine driving industrial transformation."Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, mentioned that autonomous network is the cornerstone of next-generation networks. Through the mutual empowerment of AI and networks, the gap between underlying network infrastructure and upper-level business applications can be bridged, promoting the upgrade of enterprise digitalization to intelligent unified platforms. Ted Hardie, Member of NIDA Strategic Advisory Committee and Chairman of ISOC , provided profound insights on evaluating the value of AI in network evolution. By drawing parallels between radium and railways—two transformative technologies with fundamentally different outcomes—he identified the key to leveraging AI for creating an "Industrial Revolution"-scale transformation in networking: "Interoperability fosters innovation, serving as the critical requirement for turning technological marvels into industrial revolutions."Nan Xinsheng, Deputy Secretary-General of CCSA, stated in his keynote address that autonomous networks represent the inevitable convergence of artificial intelligence and network lifecycle management. The deep integration of AI Agent technology—epitomized by network agents—has empowered autonomous networks to achieve L4-level advancements in high-value scenarios. In telecommunications operators' practical implementations, this integration has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and service quality.Nan emphasized: "By defining the vision and architecture of autonomous networks, establishing tiered construction requirements and standards for high-value scenarios, and implementing phased rollouts focused on tangible outcomes—while simultaneously enabling industry-wide collaboration in capability assessments and innovative practices—we collectively propel the flourishing development of the autonomous network industry. These proven methodologies offer invaluable guidance for enterprise autonomous network deployment."Wu Qin, Huawei Data Communication Network Architect and IETF IAB Member, stated in his keynote address "Network AI Agent Architecture Standard Evolution": "The three core intelligent agents—Fault Agent, Change Agent, and Optimization Agent—collectively form intelligent network operations, accelerating the iterative evolution of autonomous networks toward L4-level capabilities."The continuous advancement of AI technology is driving all industries toward comprehensive intelligence, with industry organizations, enterprises, and stakeholders actively committed to creating value through AI applications. At this forum, multiple achievements were released including industry blueprint white papers and technical standards. The publication "Metropolitan Area Network for the AI Era" significantly enhances enterprise AI training efficiency through intelligent traffic identification, elastic traffic scheduling, and RDMA lossless technology.The white paper "Agentic Enterprise ICT-Infrastructure O&M Blueprint" analyzes the evolutionary trajectory of enterprise operations toward digital and intelligent transformation. It introduces AEI (Agentic Enterprise ICT-Infrastructure), defining its conceptual framework, strategic vision, and core characteristics for agentic operations management of next-generation ICT infrastructure. Furthermore, it presents two high-value implementation scenarios with reference architectures:Enterprise Data Center Operations and Smart Campus Operations delineated according to AEI's evolutionary phases and critical enabling technologies.The "High-Quality 10G AI Campus Network Construction Technical White Paper" proposes a three-layer architecture for AI campus networks, encompassing six dimensions for network quality assessment, from A to F. It also provides recommended network architectures and metrics based on industry and scenarios.NIDA collaborates with Industry-Academia-Research-Application Partners to release "AI Agent-based Campus Network L4 Operation and Maintenance Technical Requirements", establishing an AI Agent and Network Digital Twin converged architecture for campus networks, advancing AI-driven network operations toward high-level autonomy.During the presentation session, Carsten Rossenhoevel, Co-founder and CTO of the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), shared practical insights on Level 4 autonomous network grading assessments. He stated: "EANTC has collaborated with industry partners to standardize the foundation capability grading framework for autonomous networks, driving networks toward higher-level autonomy to deliver more efficient and stable connectivity experiences for users."Shi Dewei, Deputy Director of the Information Center at ShanghaiTech University, shared how the university collaborated with Huawei to deploy Network Digital Map and Network AI Agent solutions. This initiative facilitates campus automation and intelligent upgrades, enhancing user experience on the campus network while addressing challenges arising from the transition from traditional teaching to AI-assisted interactive instruction. The deployment advances the network's evolution from Level 3 to Level 4 autonomous capabilities.Jiang Yuqi, Director of the Network Business Unit at CPIC Group's Cloud Service Division, shared how Pacific Insurance collaborated with Huawei to develop an industry-leading "Digital workforce" leveraging AI large model technology. This innovation breaks through human efficiency and capability limitations, enabling a more rational cost structure and superior customer experience.Yang Lan, Network Specialist at Lijiang People's Hospital, presented AI applications including: AI-assisted clinical diagnosis, Pathology data analysis with AI support, AI-powered patient triage. She also outlined future hospital network upgrades covering bandwidth, wireless, security, and O&M domains, along with concepts for remote pathology diagnosis. The hospital contributed to the *High-Quality 10Gbps AI Campus Networking Technology White Paper* and will reference it for future network transformation.In the intelligent era, how to achieve two-way integration of AI and networks has become an important topic of industry concern. In the pannel discussion session, NIDA, together with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Huawei, and enterprise representatives, discussed and shared their practical experience and insights on AI and networks, providing direction and practical reference for AI technology to help industry digital intelligence.At the forum, NIDA and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), alongside industry pioneers such as Huawei, jointly launched the "AI Agents Accelerating AN L4: Enterprise Digital-Intelligent Innovation Pioneer Initiative". This initiative calls upon all industries to advance comprehensive intelligence across sectors through continuously evolving autonomous networks.Suzhou Intelligent Connected Technology Development Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Suzhou Industrial Park XinJianyuan Group), the Global Fixed Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA), and the Zhongguancun Super-interconnected New Infrastructure Industry Innovation Alliance have jointly signed Next-Generation Network AN L4 City Pioneer MOU Agreement.Based on the principles of equality, voluntariness, complementary advantages, and mutual benefit, the three parties will establish a long-term, stable, and close strategic partnership. Together, they aim to:· Build an industrial cooperation platform for Next-Generation Network innovation and development;· Actively explore innovations in Next-Generation Network technologies and standards, focusing on user scenarios;· Vigorously promote the implementation of industry alliance standards in the Suzhou Industrial Park, creating a world-leading and model-innovative exemplary plan for the Next-Generation Network Pioneer City Construction Action Plan.This forum not only summarized the research, innovative applications, and development achievements of AI agent technology but also represented the industry's profound reflection on how autonomous networks will drive future development directions, injecting new momentum into the development of AI and autonomous networks.

From July 23 to 25, 2025, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) with several member organizations was unveiled at the 24th China Internet Conference in Beijing. With the theme of "Digital-Driven New · Intelligent Future", the conference focused on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G-A/6G, and low-altitude economy, and gathered global government, industry, education, and research forces to explore AI-driven industry upgrade paths and digital ecosystem reconstruction.At this conference, the theme of NIDA is "Network Evolution Drives Industry Upgrade and Network Construction Standards Promote Innovation and Implementation." Together with Beijing Xinertai Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing Saining Information Technology Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Nebula Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha Institute of Computing and Digital Economy, Peking University, Shenzhen Huaer Data Technology Co., Ltd., Sichuan Haiji Technology Co., Ltd. Presents the latest achievements and innovative practices of next-generation network technologies. Beijing Xinertai Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated high-precision Ethernet test and network impairment instrument; Nanjing Saining Information Technology Co., Ltd. brought cyber security digital twin shooting range and CP-BAS security verification system to demonstrate full topology simulation and AI agent technologies. Zhuhai Nebula Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated its self-developed high-performance chip NIC, supporting full line-speed forwarding. Changsha Institute of Computing and Digital Economy, Peking University, launched an integrated super-intelligent computing platform to achieve multi-center computing collaboration. Shenzhen Huaer Data Technology Co., Ltd. presents the network coding distributed storage solution, which significantly improves storage efficiency. Sichuan Haiji Technology Co., Ltd. demonstrated its self-developed HiDTTM digital twin platform, which focuses on 3D modeling, simulation, and IoT technologies to provide visualization solutions for smart campuses and digital factories.Industry communication and cooperationAt the exhibition, members and NIDA communicated with many leading enterprises in the industry, discussed joining the alliance, jointly promoting the evolution of the next generation network and network construction standards, and discussed the future development direction of the next generation Internet, and promoted the implementation of innovation achievements.