Huawei commits to long-term development of HarmonyOS as its primary operating system
Huawei has firmly committed to the long-term development of HarmonyOS as its primary operating system, signaling its dedication to building a sustainable and self-reliant technology ecosystem.
Despite facing U.S. sanctions, Huawei Technologies is doubling down on its commitment to self-reliance and ecosystem expansion through increased investment in its home-grown operating systems, HarmonyOS and EulerOS.
Huawei commits to long-term development of HarmonyOS as its primary operating system
Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder and CEO, expressed unwavering optimism during a recent conversation with Liu Yadong, the former editor-in-chief of Science and Technology Daily. Ren firmly believes that "Huawei will be more prosperous" despite the challenging times ahead.
Since being blacklisted by the U.S. in 2019, Huawei has been diligently reducing its reliance on U.S.-origin technology. It has allocated significant resources to develop HarmonyOS, a versatile operating system designed for mobile and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and EulerOS, tailored for enterprise servers. Ren emphasizes Huawei's commitment to these platforms, intending to invest substantial manpower and capital, amounting to billions each year.
What sets Huawei apart is its strategy of openness, extending these operating systems to its partners. In China alone, HarmonyOS powers over 30 other operating systems and boasts a user base of 600 million. This approach is yielding results, as industry partners increasingly migrate to Huawei's cloud service, expanding its ecosystem.
While some may perceive U.S. sanctions as obstacles, Ren views them as catalysts for innovation. He advocates learning from the U.S. in areas like basic research and talent development.
Huawei's escalating investment in its home-grown operating systems not only reflects its determination to thrive under economic pressure but also underscores its vision of becoming a dominant player by enriching its ecosystem. Whether this strategy proves to be the long-term solution remains to be seen, but one thing is evident: Huawei is placing a substantial bet on its own home-grown technology.
