Huacun Zhigu and Huawei Forge a New Network Foundation for the AI Industry, Pioneering Innovation and Upgrades in Data Center Networks

[Shanghai, China, September 19, 2024] At HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, Sichuan Huacun Zhigu Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Huacun Zhigu) and Huawei jointly announced the launch of the joint innovation project titled "Strategic Cooperation on Data Center RoCE Network Technologies." Together, they aim to develop the premier data center network solution tailored for AI model applications. The signing ceremony was attended by Zhou Zhi, Chairman of Gaotou Electronic Information Industry Group; Wang Zhiguo, General Manager of Huacun Zhigu; Leon Wang, President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line; Arthur Wang, President of Data Center Network Domain at Huawei's Data Communication Product Line; and Zheng Junkai, General Manager of Huawei Sichuan Government & Enterprise Solutions.

Huacun and Huawei Forge New High-Performance AI Data Center Network Ecosystem

As AI technology rapidly evolves, the AI sector is undergoing unprecedented changes and breakthroughs. To meet the demanding requirements of AI model training — particularly in terms of computing power, storage, and data transmission — it is essential to establish a data center network capable of handling massive data loads, enabling efficient parallel processing, and ensuring stable, continuous training. In response, Huacun Zhigu and Huawei are collaborating to develop and continually optimize data center switch products, thereby promoting the broader application of AI technologies.

Beyond product-level enhancements, this partnership emphasizes deep technical integration and joint innovation. Leveraging Huawei's extensive expertise and leadership in network technology, AI has been seamlessly integrated into Huacun Zhigu's data center switches. A standout feature of this collaboration is Huawei's unique Network Scale Load Balancing (NSLB) algorithm, which acts as an intelligent traffic manager. This algorithm accurately detects subtle shifts in network traffic and automatically adjusts the traffic paths, ensuring optimal data transmission routes. As a result, network throughput has increased to 95%, while AI training efficiency has improved by over 10%, significantly accelerating the rapid iteration and precise optimization of AI models.

To further strengthen their collaboration and capitalize on the historic opportunities presented by AI development, Huacun Zhigu and Huawei have officially launched the joint innovation project focused on "Strategic Cooperation on Data Center RoCE Network Technologies." The partnership will explore in-depth cooperation across various dimensions, including network architecture optimization, data flow acceleration, and intelligent operations and maintenance (O&M) enhancements. By leveraging complementary strengths in data storage, network switching, and AI technologies, both parties aim to drive innovation and development within high-performance AI data center networks.

Establishing a New Network Cornerstone for the AI Industry and Leading a New Leap into the Intelligent Era

Looking ahead, Huacun Zhigu and Huawei will work together to upgrade and innovate the network infrastructure of the AI industry. By integrating strengths in data storage, network connectivity, and security, they will create intelligent, efficient, secure, and reliable data center networks that promote intelligent upgrades and generational evolution. This collaboration aims to deliver greater value to customers and industries alike.