Huawei unveils SCALE partner framework for Europe’s digital transition
Huawei has introduced a Europe-focused SCALE framework for working with local partners on digital and green transformation. The company presented the model at Huawei Connect Europe 2026 in Florence, alongside an update on its work with more than 5,000 partners.
- Huawei introduced the Europe-focused SCALE partner framework.
- The company says it works with more than 5,000 partners.
- SCALE covers five areas, including co-innovation and local service.
- Huawei Connect Europe 2026 took place in Florence on November 6.
- The framework is designed to address local customer needs and expand partner capabilities.
Huawei positions partnerships at the center of its strategy
The 11th Huawei Connect Europe event took place in Florence on November 6 under the theme “Contributing to the Development of a Smart and Green Europe.” The event brought together industry leaders, technology specialists and partners from different countries to discuss how artificial intelligence and other digital technologies could support Europe’s digital and green transformation.
Huawei said it is working with more than 5,000 partners to address concrete customer challenges through technological innovation. David Wang, Huawei’s deputy chairman of the board and rotating chairman, highlighted the role of innovation and cooperation in Europe’s transformation. He said the company aims to work with customers and partners to identify opportunities, achieve shared success and contribute to a smarter and greener Europe.
Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, Tuscany Regional President Eugenio Giani and Florence Mayor Sara Funaro also addressed the event.
SCALE targets local customer needs
Huawei’s senior vice president and president of Enterprise Sales, Leo Chen, said the company’s European approach focuses on analyzing local customer needs and turning technological innovation into practical solutions. According to Huawei, its work in Europe centers on two areas: developing products and solutions suited to local industries, and helping partners serve European customers more effectively.
The SCALE framework is described as a new stage in Huawei’s “Huawei + Partners” cooperation model. Its five areas are Scenario-based Solutions, Co-innovation, Aligned Marketing, Local Service and Consistent Quality, and Efficient Collaboration.
Huawei said the framework is intended to help local partners create solutions for customer needs, integrate Huawei technologies into their existing services more easily and expand their service capabilities. The company also aims to strengthen cooperation with partners across Europe through the model.
Industry speakers shared transformation examples
Executives from several industries discussed Europe’s digital and green transformation and shared experiences with smart technology in their sectors. Speakers included Pierre Francois Rudant, chief technology officer at Auchan Retail; Federico Ascoli, head of platforms for the extended group board at ALSO; Sergio Grassi, country manager at Zeliatech and chief revenue officer for Value, Green and Services at Esprinet Group Italy; and Marcel Poser, co-founder of Screening Eagle Technologies.
For customers and partners, the announcement points to a Huawei strategy built around local adaptation, joint innovation and service delivery. The company’s stated goal is to increase the contribution of its European partnerships to the region’s digital and green transformation. Further information about Huawei Connect Europe 2026 is available through the event’s official website.
