[kictanet] Google has revoked Huawei's Android license

Tue May 21 11:14:59 EAT 2019

Well said Eric,

Regards

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:13 AM Erick Mwangi via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> A bit of context: Huawei is the largest telecom equipment company in the
> world. It posted more than $107B in revenue last year and operates in more
> than 170 countries, that is a threat to the US. They are also the first to
> develop 5G technology, which will ensure AI devices function seamlessly,
> driverless cars not to crash, machines communicate in real time round the
> world and that nearly every device in the world will be wired.
>
> They just have not risen to the top by accident, they have a whooping 80k
> staff dedicated to R&D - Thats half of its staff in R&D..
>
> This is def a trade war and the US has been spooked, Huawei having its own
> OS will be a game changer.
>
> So are we relying on Global Techs?
>
> I tend to look at it this way, we rely on what works for us. Repercussions
> - well he who pays the piper...
>
> Best
>
> E Njoroge Mwangi
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> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 8:47 AM Alex Comninos via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for starting the debate.
>>
>> I think this is a trade war instigated by a madman
>>
>> Definitely there is a reliance on Global tech, but making trade-war sabre
>> rattling around consumer products is not dealing with the issues involved.
>>
>> Its weird the focus is on Google and Android while Huawei has got
>> components in telecom networks around the world.
>>
>> Its possible for anyone to backdoor components.
>>
>> Its easy to throw these accusations around and there is little scrutiny
>> when pointing at the traditional bad guys. Remember supermicro?
>> https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/04/05/bloomberg-submitted-big-hack-story-award/?utm_term=.4c1c59bb4bb5
>>
>> There are also western companies doing the same thing.
>>
>> I think resorting to not importing tech from other countries is not
>> viable. The only solution would be very hard: open hardware, transparent
>> procurement, controls in the supply chain, and much vigilance.
>>
>> Best,
>> Alex
>>
>> On 21 May 2019, at 04:28, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> Dear Listers,
>> I hope this email finds you well, this is the current trending topic, I'd
>> like to here your views on this topic from a Policy Perspective.
>>
>> Are we overrelying on Global Techs? What are the possible repercussions
>> if they pull out on us? Should Global Techs be declared Dominant to balance
>> the market and reduce the risks of a failure? Feel free to add more
>> questions.
>>
>> Looking forward to your views on this.
>>
>> --
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>>
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