[Shenzhen, December 10, 2025] " Road to Industry AN L4 Forum " hosted by the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) was successfully held in Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Science Park. Focusing on the core challenges and development paths of network automation and intelligence in the AI era, the forum brought together experts from standards organizations, research institutes, leading enterprises, and authoritative evaluation organizations to discuss the complete ecosystem construction of self-intelligent networks (Autonomous Networking, AN )) from technical standards, industry practices, and quality certification. It marks a key step for the industry AN network to move towards L4 high-level self-intelligence.AI Drives Network Transformation, and Industry AN Upgrades Are NecessaryDeng Yiou, Secretary-General of the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), pointed out in his opening speech that as AI and Agent technologies penetrate all industries, the application layer is accelerating automation iteration, while the network is increasingly becoming "the bulkiest and slowest link". Especially in the industry network, its automation level has lagging behind the application system seriously, may in the intelligent tide from "driver" to "stumbling block". He sheds light on the current predicament through a vivid example: A senior network expert of a top bank cannot retire because the network-wide change depends on his manual review, highlighting the urgency of network automation transformation. Secretary-General Deng stressed that migrating the accumulative AN technologies, experience, and architecture of carriers to industry networks and systematically improving their automation capabilities are the original intention and mission of this forum.International Vision and Standard Leadership: Drawing an AN roadmapDirk Kutscher, Professor of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) and Chairman of the IRTF, was invited to share the cutting-edge insights of Autonomous Networking for AI Networks. He elaborated on the four key pillars of AI networks, providing a clear international roadmap for AN technology evolution.Ma Junfeng, deputy chief engineer of the Institute of Technology and Standards of China Academy of Information and Communications and chairman of NIDA's self-intelligence network working group, introduced in detail the latest progress of self-intelligence network standardization in China. He said that the NIDA self-intelligence network working group has brought together more than 30 industry chain partners and has carried out scenario sorting, graded assessment, and standard development in key industries such as finance, education, and healthcare. He shared the layout of the China Communications Standardization Association (CCSA) in building the "general + professional" self-intelligent network standard system, and the latest research on key technologies such as intelligent agents and large network models. Ma Junfeng pointed out that in the future, the differentiated positioning of NIDA, TMF, ETSI ENI, and other international standards organizations should be clarified, and a clear L3 to L4 evolution path should be defined by focusing on high-value industry scenarios.Industry readiness and large-scale commercial use: L4 Year OpeningWang Hui, President of Huawei Data Communication NCE, announced in his speech that 2025 has become the first year of commercial use of AN L4. According to his analysis, key AI technologies, such as large model capabilities, reinforcement learning technologies, and inter-agent communication (A2A) protocols, are ready, laying the foundation for the AN system to implement a closed-loop from intent understanding to precise execution. New challenges such as access management of massive AI agents, internal security threats, and traffic mode changes brought by the explosion of intelligent hardware constitute the core driving force for AN L4 development.Wang Hui disclosed that more than 30 operators around the world have participated in TM Forum-related projects. It is expected that more than 100 operators will launch AN pilot commercial use next year. In the enterprise market, the finance and education industries will become the focus of the large-scale commercial use of AN next year. The financial industry is facing a tenfold increase in the data center scale, and has an urgent need for "zero interruption" self-driving capabilities. The education industry, however, needs to cope with the complex O&M challenges of multi-campus and high-concurrency access. He predicted that the market space of AN software without hardware has reached tens of billions of RMB. If hardware upgrade is included, the market will be hundreds of billions of dollars.Quality building and assessment enablement: Building a healthy industry ecosystemThe high-quality development of the industry is inseparable from the rigorous quality certification and evaluation system. Wang Yabin, senior engineer of China Quality Certification Center (CQC), provided a methodology for NIDA to build AN industry certification system from the perspective of national conformity assessment system. He detailed the standardized certification process based on the ISO/CASCO toolbox and suggested that NIDA could refer to the establishment of a hierarchical certification evaluation system covering management practices, general requirements, and technical documents.Liang Shi, senior manager of Dekai Quality Certification (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch, shared a successful test case of smart classrooms in Xi'an Jiaotong University based on NIDA standards. Based on his experience in developing tools and scripts in the IoT test field, Dekai transformed NIDA's College Campus Network Evaluation Indicators and Test Methods into an executable and reproducible automatic test scheme, providing a model for the implementation and application of the standard. Liang said Dekai will be committed to helping the NIDA standards and assessment system go global.Li Liping, technical director of Beijing Xinertai Technology Co., Ltd., demonstrated how to test a large model platform using tools such as traffic simulation, network impairment simulation, active/passive O&M monitoring, and AI from the perspective of a test solution provider. Provides full-stack test capabilities for R&D, verification, and O&M of self-intelligent networks, enabling industry innovation.A new chapter: Industry Chain Collaboration Promotes AN ImplementationAt the end of the forum, all the speakers took the stage together, symbolizing the joint efforts of all parties in the industry chain and officially opening a new chapter in the collaborative development of industry self-intelligent network standards and certification.The successful holding of this forum not only clearly outlines the technical path and business blueprint for the evolution of industry networks to L4 self-intelligence in the AI era, but also promotes in-depth dialogue and collaboration among standards organizations, equipment vendors, carriers, evaluation organizations, and vertical industry users. With the maturity of key technologies, the improvement of the standard system, and the deepening of ecosystem cooperation, the self-intelligent network is accelerating from vision to large-scale commercial use, and will become the core infrastructure that drives intelligent upgrade of thousands of industries.

[Sanya, China, November 26] China Hotel & Restaurant Brand Development Conference and China Hotel Industry Digital Development Forum were held. The forum was held with the theme of "Man-Machine Synergetic Intelligence Native - AI Innovation and Practice in the Hotel Industry" to deeply analyze the development trend of AI application in the accommodation industry. Comprehensively demonstrate the application achievements of current AI scenarios. The Global Fixed Network Innovation Forum (NIDA), a core driver of digital-intelligent transformation in the hotel industry, has been unveiled at the forum. Through the joint release of the high-quality 10GE hotel network construction blue book, the NIDA will build ICT infrastructure suitable for the hotel industry with the Star River AI peace of mind hotel solution as the core. Leading the digitalization of hotels, culture and travel.Partners who participated in the forum agreed that hotel digitalization has become the "new normal" in the industry and that ICT infrastructure is the core cornerstone of hotel digital transformation. Based on the in-depth insight into the hotel industry, he pointed out the industry vision of "building a solid digital foundation for hotels and building a smart growth engine", focused on three core requirements of "service digitalization, operation digitalization, and marketing digitalization", and deeply integrated technologies such as connectivity, computing, cloud, and AI into hotel scenarios. As the hotel campus network has entered the era of AirEngine Wi-Fi 7 coverage, wired and wireless dual 10GE access must meet network standards in the AI era. The CSI synaesthesia technology integrates the IoT intelligent control system to implement temperature adjustment in the hotel guest control system, saving 20% energy. The rogue camera detection function provides 24/7 surveillance and 100% mainstream camera identification, ensuring privacy and security of guests. This series of functions has been recognized by hotel chains, hotel regulators, hotel industry alliances and so on, and is expected to become an important new standard for hotel network construction, namely, "easy hotel".Subsequently, the Blue Book on High-Quality 10G AI-enabled Hotel Network Construction Technology, which was co-authored and released by NIDA, Huawei, and the Hotel Industry Association, not only covers high-quality network construction driven by AI. The innovative integration of key technologies, such as 10GE wireless, PEN Ethernet all-optical architecture, all-domain security, application experience assurance, energy saving, and intelligent O&M, provides the digital intelligence foundation of "simplified architecture + ultimate experience + all-domain security" for the digital transformation of hotels. At the same time, emphasis is placed on "Reassuring Hotel", as the hotel network construction standard important innovation!In the demonstration vehicle, the CSI-based electromagnetic sensing technology was demonstrated to implement illegal camera detection, achieving 24/7 monitoring and 100% mainstream camera identification, and building a secure line of defense for privacy and security of guests. Leaders and guests from various provinces and hotel chains attended the conference were very interested in seeing the demonstration in the demo truck. They directly asked about the deployment cost of the entire solution and the accuracy of camera detection. As a driver of campus network technologies and industries in China, NIDA has worked with Huawei and other partners to promote the implementation of the technology in the wireless intelligent sensing industry ecosystem.

[Jakarta, December 4, 2025] Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Deputy Director of the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), Li Kun, Director of the Industry Development Dept, Invited to attend the Indonesia IPv6+ Next Generation Network Summit 2025 (IPv6 Enhanced Net5.5G Conference 2025 )) jointly organized by the Indonesian IoT Association ASIOTI, the Ministry of Communications and Digital, and the Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia.In his keynote speech titled "Evolving to 10G Cities with IPv6 Sustainable Development, Integrated Security, and National Digital Transformation", Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Vice Chairman of NIDA, introduced new scenarios and technical challenges brought to networks in the AI era. This paper analyzes the data on network digital transformation readiness of various Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, and major developed countries in the world. Finally, it presents the data to government leaders such as the Ministry of Communications and Digital and the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Indonesian government, representatives of Indonesian operators, Indonesian universities, associations, equipment manufacturers, and service providers. This paper describes the alliance positioning of NIDA, which aims to define the evolution path and network construction standards of global Internet infrastructure and drive the upgrade of the datacom industry.During the summit, Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Vice Chairman of NIDA, Li Kun, Director of Industry Development, TEGUH PRASETYA, Chairman of the ASIOTI ( Indonesia Internet of Things Association ), and SARWOTO ATMOSUTARNO, Chairman of the Indonesia Information and Communication Association MASTEL ( The Indonesian Telematics Society ) jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).Indonesian IoT Association ASIOTI - Founded in 2016 with the support of the Ministry of Communications and Information of Indonesia, its Indonesian IoT Forum consists of user communities, academia, device manufacturers, hardware vendors, software vendors, system integrators, network connectivity providers and regulators. ASIOTI brings together enterprises, experts, and institutions related to the industry chain. By promoting technology exchange, use case promotion, capability building, and cross-domain cooperation, ASIOTI helps build a local IoT ecosystem to support Indonesia's digital economy transformation and national competitiveness improvement. TEGUH PRASETYA, chairman of ASIOTI, said in the three-party MOU signing: "We are very pleased to see that this is a further deepening of cooperation with NIDA after the Shenzhen NIDA Summit in early November. After the signing of this MOU, we will carry out in-depth cooperation with NIDA standards."MASTEL, Indonesia Information and Communication Association - Founded in 1993, it is the only institution in Indonesia whose members include Telecommunication Industry Association, Telecommunication Professional Association, Telecommunication Equipment Manufacturers Association, Network Users, Telecommunication Services Association, and Telecommunication Experts. As an important platform for Indonesia's ICT industry, MASTEL is committed to promoting the construction of national digital infrastructure and the healthy development of the industry ecosystem through industry research, standards discussion, professional exchanges, and public policy advocacy. MASTEL is an important bridge connecting governments, enterprises, and academia. After the meeting, Chairman SARWOTO ATMOSUTARNO said: "I am very pleased to see the progress of NIDA standards in carriers and industries. The Indonesian government is making great efforts to develop a series of open and challenging goals, such as smart agriculture and smart industry. I look forward to further cooperation with NIDA."The participation in the Indonesia IPv6+ Next Generation Network 2025 Summit, the establishment of relationships with the Indonesian government and industry organizations, and the signing of MOUs with ASIOTI and MASTEL marked a new prospect for NIDA's network technology innovation application and industrial cooperation in Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia. As an international industry organization, NIDA will continue to contribute to the development of the next generation network industry in Southeast Asia.

【Bangkok, Thailand – November 27, 2025】The Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA) and the TM Forum successfully held a signing ceremony for a Strategic Cooperation Agreement in Bangkok, Thailand.The two parties announced the establishment of a strategic partnership, pledging to deepen cooperation in key areas such as Autonomous Network (AN) and Open Digital Architecture (ODA) standards collaboration and jointly conducting enterprise AN and ODA certification program. This collaboration aims to collectively empower the transformation and upgrade of the global digital ecosystem. Both representatives expressed high expectations for this cooperation, viewing it as a significant milestone connecting AN standards with innovative industry practices. George Glass, CTO of TM Forum, stated during the ceremony: "We are thrilled to establish this strategic partnership with the NIDA Alliance. NIDA possesses profound insights and rich ecosystem resources in promoting digital innovation and application within the industry. Through this collaboration, we will combine TM Forum's global frameworks and best practices with NIDA's industry expertise to accelerate the deployment of interoperable and scalable digital services, jointly addressing common challenges faced by the sector."Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of the NIDA , commented: "The cooperation with TM Forum signifies our commitment to promoting unified, open industry standards on a broader international stage. We believe that by leveraging TM Forum's international influence and standards development capabilities, alongside NIDA's deep understanding of the industry market, this partnership will accelerate the empowerment of networks by agent applications, effectively enhance enterprise network automation levels, reduce the complexity of enterprise digital and intelligent transformation, and deliver tangible value to our members."This powerful alliance between the NIDA Alliance and TM Forum will not only foster connectivity and cooperation within the enterprise digital ecosystem but also provide robust standards support and capability certification for numerous enterprises seeking digital upgrade, injecting new momentum into the industry's advancement towards high-level L4 Autonomous Networks.About TM ForumTM Forum is a global industry association that empowers communication and digital service providers to thrive through complex digital transformation. It provides industry-recognized standards and best practices, such as Open APIs and the Open Digital Architecture(ODA); continuously publishes industry benchmark reports, trend forecasts, and best practice guides; enables members to collaboratively rapidly prototype and solve pressing business challenges through participation in Catalyst innovation projects; and offers training, certification, and talent development frameworks to cultivate future digital talent.About NIDA AllianceThe Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA) is an international, industry-based, non-profit social organization voluntarily formed by industry institutions, universities, research institutes, and companies worldwide. It focuses on promoting fixed network technology innovation and industrial upgrade. NIDA aims to build global industry consensus, create an international industry-academia-research-application ecosystem, drive fixed network technology innovation, and promote the sustainable development of the fixed network industry.

Currently, AI is driving digital intelligence upgrades in various industries, and campus network requirements are fundamentally changing. The network has changed from simply connecting people to connecting IoT devices and environment elements, and has been upgraded from traditional "communication transmission" to "intelligent awareness".At the 3rd Network Innovation and Development Conference hosted by the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), Zhao Shaoqi, president of the campus network domain of Huawei Data Communication Product Line, proposed the concept of "Wi-Fi + X". Wi-Fi APs (access points) integrate IoT, awareness, and security capabilities, providing new impetus for the digital transformation of campuses in various industries, which coincides with the wireless intelligent awareness initiative of NIDA.In the "Wi-Fi + X" concept, "X" contains two layers of deep thinking about the future of campus networks. Technology capability convergence is the foundation, that is, convergence of IoT and perception capabilities based on Wi-Fi communication capabilities. This means that future Wi-Fi networks will have high-speed wireless connectivity, Internet of Everything (IoT) access through multiple IoT protocols, and intelligent sensing capabilities based on CSI and millimeter wave. This convergence is no longer simple function overlay, but in-depth integration of "All in AP". Unlimited scenario expansion is the second layer meaning, that is, Wi-Fi is the anchor point to enable various scenarios and applications in a wide variety of industries. Just as smartphones have penetrated every aspect of life and work, Wi-Fi application scenarios will be extended infinitely, becoming a source of imagination and creativity, driving campus network service boundary expansion and value transition.Ms. Li Hongpeng, member of the Strategic Advisory Committee of NIDA and Secretary-General of the Engineering Intelligent Design Branch of China Survey and Design Association, stressed that unified standards and industry collaboration are essential to campus network construction and industry application implementation. Therefore, to implement complex connections of people, things, and scenarios in the campus and support the construction of an efficient smart campus platform, cooperation between upstream and downstream industries and other industry practitioners is required.As the integration of the digital and physical worlds continues to deepen, the intelligent awareness industry ecosystem will improve the efficiency and security of industry campus operations, accelerate the implementation of industry applications, and reap more fruitful results from digital transformation in the future. To this end, NIDA welcomes all ecosystem partners to jointly build a wireless intelligent awareness industry ecosystem and provide better solutions for industry customers.