Huawei and Netherlands-based NXP, a high-performance, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to further expand their business in the Chinese and global Industry 4.0 market. Through technical cooperation and joint innovation, the two companies are planning to create an open, robust and secure Industry 4.0 Information and Communications Technology platform.
For industrial IoT connectivity, Huawei offers LTE-M technology - the machine to machine, M2M version of the LTE cellular system - and the industrial Ethernet gateway to deliver the core value of Industry 4.0, which includes IoT connections, security, and device management and operations. Huawei also provides customers with key applications such as automated production, energy utilization optimization, parts management, real-time fault diagnosis, and on-demand production.
The partnership will fully integrate Huawei's ICT infrastructure and connectivity solutions and NXP's secure connectivity solutions for Industry 4.0. Collaboration will focus on Industry 4.0 applications, such as factory automation, logistics 4.0, wireless secure connections, and sensor networks, said both companies.
ICT infrastructure remains Huawei’s long-term business focus. Huawei's Industry 4.0 IoT platform, with LTE-M and IoT gateway as the core, focuses on delivering core value such as security and device management and operations. The ability to create value depends on the underlying chipsets, modules, and Lite OS. NXP, as Huawei's partner in chipset and secure connectivity solutions, will help both sides expand their Industry 4.0 business in the Chinese and global markets.
Zheng Li, Senior Vice President of NXP and China CEO
NXP Semiconductors advocates secure connectivity solutions for Industry 4.0. By deeply collaborating with Huawei, we're able to offer industry-leading Industry 4.0 networking solutions and create sustainable value for customers.
