Huawei demonstrates super-fast 5G at Festival of Speed

Chinese leading provider of information and communication technology infrastructure, Huawei, has been giving visitors to this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK presented by Mastercard, a firsthand look at superfast 5G connectivity in action.

Huawei has brought its newly built 5G Experiential, a 5G powered hub, to the Festival taking place from July 4 to 7. The Huawei 5G Experiential houses several 'experience zones' allowing visitors to simulate everyday digital experiences such as Cloud Gaming, Cloud PC Gaming, 360 live streaming and broadcasting and Cloud Virtual Reality but at speeds that far surpass today's level.

Duke of Richmond (left) and Victor Zhang, Huawei Global President of Public Affairs shake hands to celebrate the signing of a three-year partnership agreement. [Photo provided by Huawei to China Plus]

In addition, Huawei has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the Festival of Speed, which is the brainchild of the 11th Duke of Richmond and is now in its 27th year. The Duke met with Huawei Global Vice President of Public Affairs, Victor Zhang at his Goodwood home to officially commemorate the agreement.

Huawei and Goodwood Festival of Speed's new three-year partnership deal will see Chinese telecom giant displays its innovative technologies at the festivals Future Lab, an immersive experience giving visitors an inspiring glimpse into the future.

"The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an event that celebrates technology past, present and future. We are delighted that Huawei has chosen to join with leaders and innovators in every field who wish to be part of creating an unforgettable experience for our visitors," said the Duke of Richmond.

He added that the Festival of Speed is an event to which ever-increasing numbers of people have come from around the world to witness spectacular racing cars and motorcycles, thrilling innovations in automotive technology and learn more about the way our world is evolving.

Victor Zhang, Huawei Global President of Public Affairs said, "We are delighted to have entered into this partnership which as a result will give Huawei the opportunity to demonstrate the many benefits of superfast 5G connectivity, of which we are the global leader. And where better a place to demonstrate than at the Festival of Speed. Huawei's demonstration of fast paced 5G connectivity is fitting with the festival's own philosophy of breaking boundaries and pushing speed to its limits."

The Huawei 5G Experiential was first introduced to the public at last week's Great Exhibition Road Festival.