Huawei’s Unexpected Triumph: China Telecom’s $1.7bn Server Deal

China Telecom has recently closed a deal eye-confounding in its outcome, one that handed Huawei a significant victory without the tech giant even participating. China Telecom, a state-owned carrier, unveiled the recipients of a substantial server procurement process this week, with ties to Huawei’s ecosystem emerging victorious. This move marks a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of China’s digital infrastructure. The partnership struck is not by chance but meticulously orchestrated. Leading into the specifics of the deal, China Telecom’s purchase encompasses their server requirements for the years 2026 and 2027. This entails an acquisition of 40,000 top-notch servers split…