Huawei Joins 'Sustainability Summit: Be Eco Sharp' as Sponsor, Speaker

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of sustainable technology, Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has joined the 2012 "Sustainability Summit: Be Eco Sharp" as a sponsor. Additionally, Huawei's Miguel Dajer, vice president of North America Wireless R&D, will participate in a panel discussion on the research and development challenges related to sustainable technology and long-term growth.

Hosted by the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (The Council), "Sustainability Summit: Be Eco Sharp" examines green supplier diversity successes and ideas for viable corporate partnerships. The event will spotlight green collaborations for efficient supply chains between innovative multicultural businesses and corporate America.

Event details:
What:
2012 Sustainability Summit: Be Eco Sharp
When: Oct. 9, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Sentry Center, 810 Seventh Avenue in New York City

Panel Session:
Sustainable Technology: A Critical Component of Long Term Growth
Oct. 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Miguel Dajer, VP for North America Wireless, R&D Huawei

About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population.
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About The Council
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (The Council), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, identifies minority suppliers; certifies bonafide minority business enterprises; and facilitates procurement opportunities between Corporate America and Council-certified minority suppliers with revenues over one billion dollars. The Council strives to expand business opportunities for minority- owned suppliers by linking them with purchasers in the public and private sector.

CONTACT: Francis Hopkins, Director, Corporate Communications, Huawei, (202) 289-5894, Francis.Hopkins@huawei.com

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