Huawei Releases Intelligent WAN White Paper in AI Era

—Building an Intelligent Connectivity Foundation to Accelerate Intelligent Transformation

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 17, 2026, during HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, a high-profile session themed “Intelligent WAN, Building an Intelligent Connectivity Foundation” was held in Shanghai. Dozens of infrastructure managers, industry leaders, and experts gathered to discuss the importance and urgency of building a foundation for intelligent connectivity and the planning and deployment of intelligent WANs in the AI era.

Colin Hu, Vice President of Huawei’s Global Public Sector BU, stated in his opening remarks that global networks across diverse sectors face the dual challenges of extending coverage and enabling agile AI deployment. AI integration across all sectors is accelerating, which is placing higher demands on network security, coverage, real-time performance, and deterministic assurance. Meanwhile, issues such as network coverage gaps and digital service disparities persist, particularly in remote and underserved areas. To meet evolving needs, network deployment must strike a balance between inclusive coverage and intelligence, building a solid intelligent WAN foundation.

Dustin Kehoe, Head of AMEA Tech Research, GlobalData, highlighted that AI demands a fundamental modernization of WAN architecture to handle explosive and unpredictable traffic spikes. Legacy networks cannot cope with the massive, real-time data flows AI requires. AI workloads call for highly distributed, edge-enabled frameworks that process data closer to the source, reducing latency and optimizing bandwidth. Intelligent WANs must also deliver a deterministic experience, backed by granular performance guarantees. This trend redefines the requirements for intelligent WANs.

Ado, CEO of Huawei’s Wide Area Network Domain noted that the advent of the agentic AI era is shifting the network paradigm: network connections are shifting from humans to agents; traffic patterns are shifting from heavy downlink traffic to massive uplink traffic; and network experience assurance is expanding from specific applications to the entire agent workflow. Conventional connectivity pipelines need to evolve and provide an intelligent connectivity foundation in the AI era. He recommended that top-level planning be prioritized across sectors, with a focus on upgrading backbone network experience, security, and devices. Improved experience requires intelligent awareness, proactive prediction, and precise flow-level scheduling to deliver intelligent, uninterrupted deterministic experiences for users and agents. Security requires a comprehensive approach including devices with built-in security, end-to-end encryption, quantum-resistant links, network-security collaboration, and automated closed-loop management. Devices must be equipped with AI-native capabilities to enable intelligent, robust connectivity and strengthen the network foundation.

Ethan Liu, Vice President of the Router Domain of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said the Stellar AI Integrated Data WAN Solution offers four capabilities to support intelligent transformation: converged ultra-broadband, which eliminates bandwidth bottlenecks for a highly efficient multi-purpose network; multi-dimensional awareness, which optimizes computing power delivery to support the efficient rollout of AI computing services; security and resilience, including proactive defenses for networks; and network autonomy to transform traditional O&M to enable self-healing within minutes.

Nick Liu, Vice President of Huawei’s Enterprise Optical Domain, delivered a keynote speech. He noted that Huawei has proposed a national fiber target network, characterized by ultra-broadband, flexibility, security, reliability, and intelligent O&M. Cutting-edge technologies—including 400G/800G, all-optical cross-connect (OXC), OTN-QKD integration, 50 ms WSON, AI-DAS, and NOEMate—can be used to build national information highways. Huawei calls for collaborative efforts to deploy national all-optical backbone networks, ultimately enabling inclusive connectivity and advancing national digital and intelligent strategies.

At the session, leading experts across relevant fields shared best practices and forward-looking insights regarding network planning and deployment. During the event, Huawei, in collaboration with GlobalData, released the Intelligent WAN White Paper in AI Era, offering a systematic analysis of industry trends, WAN target architecture, and evolution roadmap in the AI era to help customers accelerate their transition to the agentic AI era.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to leverage its strengths in network infrastructure, collaborating with partners and customers to drive AI-era intelligent transformation across industries.

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Deep Depression Nears Odisha Coast, Landfall Likely Tonight; Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Forecast

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 23 (UDN): Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as a Deep Depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal moves towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the system is likely to cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September 23, bringing intense rainfall to several coastal and southern districts of Odisha.

The system has been moving westwards and travelled at a speed of around 7 kmph during the six hours preceding 11:30 pm on September 22, according to the IMD.

System Positioned Close to Coast

At 11:30 pm on September 22, the Deep Depression was centred near 18.0°N latitude and 85.0°E longitude over the Bay of Bengal.

It was located approximately 100 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam, around 150 km south of Gopalpur and about 220 km south-southwest of Puri. The system was also around 180 km east-northeast of Visakhapatnam.

The weather system is expected to continue its west-northwestward movement before making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha coast.

Winds Could Reach 75 Kmph

IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said wind speeds could reach 55-65 kmph, with gusts of up to 75 kmph, around the time of landfall.

Such conditions could damage small trees and branches and affect standing crops, particularly paddy and vegetables. Vulnerable structures, including old tin-roofed, thatched and mud houses, could also face damage.

Authorities have been advised to remain alert in areas likely to experience the strongest winds and rainfall.

Heavy Rain to Continue in Interior Odisha

The Deep Depression is expected to produce heavy rainfall across coastal and southern Odisha, with prolonged rain potentially triggering waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Continuous rainfall may also increase the possibility of landslides in hilly and vulnerable areas, particularly in southern districts.

While rainfall activity is expected to continue over interior Odisha on September 24, the IMD has forecast a gradual reduction in rainfall intensity from September 25.

Residents Advised to Stay Alert

With the system approaching the coast, residents in affected areas have been advised to monitor official weather updates and follow instructions issued by local administrations.

People living in vulnerable structures and landslide-prone areas have also been urged to exercise caution as the Deep Depression makes its way towards the coast.

Deep Depression to Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23; South Odisha Braces for Heavy Rain

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 23 (UDN): Odisha is likely to experience a spell of intense and prolonged rainfall as a Depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a Deep Depression before moving towards the coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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According to IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the system is likely to strengthen by Tuesday evening or night and move in a west-northwestward direction before crossing the coast between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Gopalpur in Odisha on the night of September 23.

South Odisha Likely to Receive Prolonged Rain

The weather system is expected to slow down as it approaches the coast, potentially resulting in prolonged heavy rainfall across southern Odisha.

Several districts in the region may receive very heavy rainfall, while extremely heavy rain is likely at isolated places, according to the weather office.

The IMD has indicated that rainfall activity along the coast may begin to ease from September 24. However, interior parts of Odisha could experience increased rainfall intensity as the system moves inland.

After crossing the coast, the system is expected to gradually travel north-northwestwards towards Chhattisgarh.

Strong Winds, Landslides Possible

The Deep Depression is likely to produce wind speeds of around 55-65 kmph near the time of landfall.

The combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds could create problems in vulnerable areas, particularly in hilly and mountainous districts. The IMD has warned of the possibility of landslides and mudslides in susceptible locations.

Strong winds could also damage smaller trees and branches, while standing crops, including paddy, may be affected by the heavy rainfall.

IMD Keeps Close Watch on System

Dr Mohapatra said the system’s relatively slow movement near the Odisha coast could increase the duration and intensity of rainfall over southern districts.

The weather department is closely monitoring the system and its expected movement, with residents in vulnerable areas advised to follow official weather warnings and instructions issued by local authorities.

The developing system comes as several parts of Odisha remain under heightened weather alerts, particularly across the southern districts, where authorities have been asked to maintain preparedness for heavy rainfall and associated risks.

Odisha Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Red Warning in Several Districts

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 23 (UDN): Odisha is set to witness another spell of intense rainfall as a Deep Depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue Red Warnings for several districts.

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The weather system is expected to trigger extremely heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25, particularly across southern and interior parts of the state.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the state government is closely monitoring the evolving weather situation and has directed district administrations in the vulnerable areas to remain prepared.

Red Alert for Southern Odisha

The IMD has placed Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati and Ganjam under a Red Warning for September 23 and 24.

For September 24 and 25, the Red Warning will be in effect for Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri.

District Collectors in the affected areas have been asked to maintain close vigil and take precautionary measures in view of the possibility of extremely heavy rain and related incidents.

The weather system could also bring difficult conditions to several other parts of southern Odisha, with authorities keeping a close watch on rainfall, water levels and possible localised flooding.

System May Cross Coast

According to Minister Pujari, the Deep Depression could cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, with the likely landfall period falling between the night of September 23 and the morning of September 24.

Despite the rainfall threat, there is currently no major concern regarding river levels in southern Odisha, the minister said. The Rushikulya and Bansadhara rivers are reportedly flowing below their respective danger marks.

Sea to Remain Rough

The IMD has also warned of deteriorating sea conditions. The sea is expected to remain rough to very rough over the central Bay of Bengal and later over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, as well as along and off the north Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal coasts, through September 24.

Fishermen and others engaged in marine activities have been advised to exercise caution and follow official weather advisories.

With the Red Warning covering multiple districts over the next two days, the state administration has stepped up preparedness measures. Residents in the warned areas have been urged to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall and follow instructions issued by local authorities.

Roborock Maintains Global No.1 Position in H1 2026

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock ranked No.1 globally by both unit shipments and sales value among robotic vacuum brands in H1 2026, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Smart Vacuum Robotics Tracker, 2026Q2. The result further strengthens Roborock’s sustained leadership in the category, with the company also ranking No.1 globally in cumulative sales value among robotic vacuum brands from Q1 2023 through Q2 2026, according to IDC.

The latest recognition comes as the global robotic vacuum market continues to evolve, with market concentration increasing and competition shifting toward technology innovation, premium products and deeper cleaning experiences. IDC reported that the global robotic vacuum market shipped 7.885 million units in Q2 2026, while leading brands continued to strengthen their positions in the increasingly concentrated market.

Roborock’s continued leadership is underpinned by sustained investment in AI-powered perception, intelligent navigation, cleaning performance and robotic mobility. At IFA 2026, the company showcased its latest innovations across indoor and outdoor cleaning, including the Saros 20 Flow, Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 and F25 Pro Turbo Combo, alongside its expanding outdoor robotics portfolio, including the RockNeo Q2 LiDAR robotic mower and RockAqua P1 robotic pool cleaner.

“Our mission is to give time back to our customers by automating everyday tasks,” said Quan Gang, President of Roborock. “Building smarter robots is the means, not the goal. Every minute spent on housework is time taken away from family, passions, and personal well-being.”

Roborock’s global leadership is supported by continued investment in research and product development. In the first half of 2026, the company recorded RMB 10.084 billion in revenue, up 27.6% year on year, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 986 million, up 45.6% year on year. R&D investment reached RMB 720 million, representing 7.14% of revenue, supporting continued development across intelligent navigation, AI-powered environmental perception, cleaning systems and robotic mobility.

As robotic cleaning evolves from individual products toward broader, full-scenario applications, Roborock is expanding its robotics portfolio beyond robotic vacuum cleaners. Its sustained leadership in the category provides a foundation for bringing intelligent robotics into more areas of everyday life, with the goal of helping consumers spend less time on routine chores and more time on what matters to them.

Roborock ranked No.1 globally by unit shipments and sales value among robotic vacuum brands in H1 2026. Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Smart Vacuum Robotics Tracker, 2026Q2.

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Mayo Clinic Laboratories Invests in Pathology Asia Holdings and LifeStrands Genomics to Advance Diagnostics and Precision Medicine

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Pathology Asia Holdings (PAH) have announced a strategic investment and collaboration aimed at expanding access to advanced diagnostics and precision medicine across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories and PAH are deepening a long-term relationship that brings together Mayo’s global clinical and diagnostic expertise with the regional healthcare network, capabilities and market knowledge of PAH and its genomics subsidiary, LifeStrands Genomics. William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, has been appointed Scientific Adviser to PAH.

Genomics is a central focus of the collaboration, delivered through LifeStrands Genomics. Mayo Clinic Laboratories and LifeStrands Genomics will work together to broaden access to advanced molecular and genomic testing across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, with applications spanning the identification of genetic conditions, disease risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, enabling healthcare providers to integrate clinically relevant genomic insights into more personalised patient care.

LifeStrands Genomics will operate as “LifeStrands in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Laboratories” in certain markets, reflecting the organisations’ shared commitment to expanding access to advanced genomic testing and precision medicine across the region.

Together, the organisations will pursue joint scientific initiatives, education and thought leadership to support the integration of genomics into patient care. “Healthcare providers across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand are increasingly seeking advanced diagnostic solutions to guide patient care,” said Dr. Morice. “Our collaboration with PAH and LifeStrands Genomics reflects our commitment to a long-term strategic relationship that unites complementary strengths in laboratory diagnostics and genomics. Through this collaboration, we are bringing advanced diagnostic capabilities closer to patients and equipping healthcare providers with the insights needed to deliver personalised care.”

“Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ investment marks an important milestone in our relationship and a strong foundation for the next phase of diagnostic innovation across the region,” Christopher Ting, M.D., founder and CEO of Pathology Asia Holdings, added. “Combining Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ global clinical and scientific expertise with PAH’s regional diagnostic capabilities and network will enable us to broaden access to advanced testing and increase access to genomics and precision medicine capabilities across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.”

About Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Mayo Clinic Laboratories, the global leader in turning test results into clinical answers, provides advanced testing and pathology services for healthcare organisations worldwide in partnership with Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Mayo Clinic Laboratories offers more than 4,400 tests and pathology services, delivering specialised diagnostic expertise to help healthcare providers make informed decisions and improve patient care.

About Pathology Asia

Pathology Asia is a leading regional provider of pathology and laboratory diagnostics services, with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Australia. Its network encompasses established diagnostics brands including Innoquest, Singapore Diagnostics, TissuPath and Safework Health, as well as its specialist genomics businesses, LifeStrands Genomics and DNA Laboratories. Pathology Asia delivers a comprehensive range of pathology, molecular and genomic testing services to healthcare providers, hospitals and patients across the region through its network of internationally accredited laboratories.

About LifeStrands Genomics

LifeStrands Genomics is a leading Asia-Pacific clinical genomics company comprising three specialist laboratories: LifeStrands Genomics Singapore, LifeStrands Genomics Australia, and DNA Laboratories. Together, the group provides advanced molecular and genomic testing across oncology, reproductive health, inherited disorders and wellness. Operating through CAP- and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories, LifeStrands Genomics delivers clinically actionable insights that empower healthcare professionals to make informed decisions, advance personalised care and improve patient outcomes.

DFPD Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign to Promote Cleanliness and Public Participation

New Delhi, September 23, 2026: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has launched the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2026’ campaign across the country, with a focus on cleanliness, sanitation and encouraging greater public participation in cleanliness initiatives.

The campaign is being implemented by the Department along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), attached and subordinate offices. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of Urban Development and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

This year’s campaign is being conducted under the theme ‘Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat’, emphasising participation as an important component of sustained cleanliness efforts. The campaign seeks to encourage behavioural and cultural changes that can support cleaner public spaces and improved sanitation practices.

As part of the campaign, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, administered the Swachhata pledge to officials of the Department on September 17, 2026, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi.

The pledge ceremony was followed by a cleanliness drive across the premises. Officials and employees participated in the activity as part of the Department’s broader efforts to promote cleanliness within government workplaces.

The campaign extends beyond routine cleanliness activities, with an emphasis on developing sustained awareness and participation among employees, stakeholders and citizens. The initiative seeks to make cleanliness a shared responsibility rather than limiting it to periodic drives.

Through the participation of its offices and PSUs across the country, the Department aims to reinforce sanitation practices at institutional and workplace levels while supporting the broader objectives of the national cleanliness mission.

The Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 campaign also highlights the link between citizen participation, sanitation and the broader goal of building cleaner and more sustainable communities. The theme calls for collective involvement in maintaining cleanliness and supporting improved sanitation practices.

The DFPD’s campaign is part of the wider nationwide effort to promote cleanliness through public participation and institutional action. The Department’s activities during the campaign are expected to focus on creating greater awareness and encouraging sustained behavioural change among officials and stakeholders.