Huawei points to R&D numbers in disputing allegations of cyber-enabled IP theft

Embattled telecommunications giant Huawei is citing its increase in research and development investment to defend against U.S. allegations that its success is a result of stolen intellectual property -- and assertions the company therefore shouldn’t be trusted to build secure fifth-generation networks.

“R&D is in Huawei’s DNA, and is integral to the continued development of our business, and our talent,” Tim Danks, Huawei vice president of risk management and partner relations, told Inside Cybersecurity. “In fact, as an employee-owned company...