News Brief

ZTE GSM-R Products Achieve EIRENE Certificate from TUV Rheinland

226 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE has announced that its generation SDR-based GSM-R products have passed European Integrated Railway Radio Enhanced Network (EIRENE) certification and achieved the certificate from TÜV Rheinland, which is a global leader in independent inspection and certification service. The achievement not only indicates the maturity, stability and reliability of ZTE GSM-R products but also showcases that ZTE’s GSM-R products are suitable for the European global railway communication market.

ZTE’s GSM-R system (GSM for Railways) is a comprehensive digital mobile communication system specially designed for railway communication. It provides location and feature-based addressing on the basis of advanced speech call items regulated in GSM Phase 2+ such as group calls, broadcast calls, multiple priorities and forced disconnection, effectively satisfying railway requirements including high-speed railways.

ZTE Demonstrates Telemedicine Video Conferencing Capabilities at ATA 2012

April 30, 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE demonstrated “open, intelligent and humanized” telemedicine and telehealth video conferencing capabilities at American Telemedicine Association (ATA) held April 29−May 1, 2012 in San Jose, California. The solutions will provide flexibility and scalability to health professionals and improve medical service quality and accessibility for healthcare consumers.

ZTE showcased a multi-scenario simulation experience of remote diagnosis. The demonstration of leading-edge telecommunications solutions and their applications for medicine is aligned with the company’s dedication to “bringing you closer,” which in part demonstrates the possibilities for connectedness between healthcare providers and patients.

ZTE Power Enters the Telenor Short List

3 May 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE has signed a global frame agreement with Telenor to supply ZTE power systems for the operator’s base stations. According to the agreement, ZTE will have the opportunity to provide nine Telenor business units (including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Montenegro, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan and Bangladesh) with DC power systems (rectifiers) through to the end of 2013.

ZTE Gains World-Leading Market Share in Optical Network in 2011

Company achieves top growth rate for second straight year

27 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced its market share in the global optical network grew by 5 per cent in 2011, the most of any company worldwide.

According to a March 2011 report published by the research firm Ovum, ZTE gained the most market share of any company in the world for the second straight year in the global optical network market, with a 1.8 share points increase compared to 2010. In the same two-year period, the company moved from world No. 5 to world No. 2 ranking in the global optical network market, with annual revenues now surpassing $1.7 billion.

ZTE IMS to Update Telefónica Group in Perú Fixed Network

Modernization project to lay foundation for unified core network

23 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced it will assist Telefónica Group in Perú to modernize its fixed network.

According to the agreement, ZTE will assist Telefónica Group in Perú with the deployment of an IMS core network based on an enhanced telecommunications computing architecture (ETCA) platform and replace aging switches on the network. The ZTE IMS solution supports most of existing PSTN/ISDN services and multiple legacy interfaces, such as BRI, PRI, POTS and NCS. This support will simplify operations and maintenance and lower operating expenses.

The ZTE IMS solution supports narrow band access and supports broadband access technologies including LTE and xPON. It provides a rich set of converged voice services in combination with services already provided by the existing network. These capabilities allow Telefónica Group in Perú to use a unified core network and quickly deliver legacy, new and future services.

ZTE Launches IMS-based Multinetwork Voice Solution

24 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE has announced its IMS-based 4-net convergence voice solution at the IMS World Forum in Madrid. The solution supports one number service (voice/SMS) and seamless voice switchover in GSM, WCDMA, LTE or WiFi networks. Subscribers can use a single number to answer a call or receive an SMS in various radio access network scenarios greatly improving the LTE experience.

ZTE Wins China Telecom IMS Network Construction Contract

Completed project will be largest network of its kind in the world

5 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced that it has won a contract with China Telecom to build an IMS phase II network in China.

When the project is complete, the IMS network will be the world’s largest.

The ZTE-China Telecom contract includes construction of an IMS phase II network covering 12 Chinese provinces, including: Anhui, Chongqing, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jilin, Liaoning, and Ningxia, Shanxi, Tianjing and Yunnan. When the project is complete, ZTE will have acquired more than 60 per cent market share of China Telecom’s IMS networks.

ZTE Debuts IMS Application to Smartphone Users in Europe and America

25 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced its latest IMS application for smartphone users in Europe and America at the IMS World Forum 2012 held in Madrid. The application enables quick and efficient access to mobile VoIP.

Based on ZTE’s successful IMS deployments in Europe with a dramatic increase of 100,000 new users per month on average, ZTE developed this innovative IMS application. It allows operators to offer a converged service combining Internet applications and traditional telecom services, enabling them to expand their subscriber scale and increase revenues.

ZTE Ships World’s Best 1.8 Million PON OLT Shipments in 2011

17 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced it shipped 1.8 million passive optical network optical line terminals (PON OLTs) globally in 2011, ranking No. 1 worldwide.

 According to a March 2012 report published by the research firm Ovum, ZTE became the world’s leading PON OLT supplier in terms of both annual shipments and market share of PON OLTs with 40.9 per cent share of the global market. The report, entitled Market Share Alert: 4Q11 and 2011 FTTx, DSL, and CMTS also stated that ZTE’s market share increase from the previous year was 14.6 percent.

ZTE Wins Telenor Pakistan Infrastructure Upgrade Project

27 March 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced it has been selected by Telenor Pakistan (TP) to provide an array of equipment to assist in the construction of Pakistan’s ‘Turnkey’ 2/3/4/G national network upgrade and extension project.

As part of the project, ZTE will provide 18,000 network stations and corresponding CNs, VAS, bearer network, green power and supporting facilities. In addition to swapping the existing 7,500 GSM stations, it also will construct 1,500 GSM new base stations, 7,000 HSPA base stations and 2,000 LTE base stations. Construction will take place between 2012 and 2017. In 2012, ZTE will begin expanding and enhancing TP’s wireless network with the goal of achieving GSM, UMTS and LTE network upgrades and integration within 5 years.

ZTE also will provide full network operation management and end-to-end service network optimization services for TP. This will help the operator achieve significant improvements to network quality, allowing it to focus on its market operation services and enhancing its market share.

ZTE Revenue Grows 29% YOY to US$2.9 Billion in Q1 2012

Net profits up 23% YOY during period

25 April 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

ZTE reported operating revenue of US$2.96 billion in Q1 2012, an increase of 29.46% over the same period last year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was US$22.99 million, an increase of 23.85% over the same period last year. Basic earnings per share were US$0.00635.

ZTE’s revenue generated by carrier networks rose by 13.65% compared to the same period the previous year, a reflection of an increase in revenue generated from sales of optical and data communications products. Terminal product revenues were up 27.33% compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by sales of 3G handsets. The company saw a large increase in sales of services and fixed terminals during the quarter.

During the reporting period, investments made by mobile carriers primarily focused on construction and optimization of mobile broadband and wireline broadband networks. This was a result of more in-depth 3G network deployments and the commercial deployments of 4G.

ZTE Revenue Grows 29% to USD 13.7 Billion

Company sees 30% increase in revenue in overseas market

28 March 2012, Shenzhen ― ZTE announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Based on HKFRS and PRC ASBEs, ZTE recorded revenue of USD 13.69 billion in 2011, an increase of 28.6% compared to 2010. Net profit was USD 0.33 billion, down 33.4% from 2010’s result. Basic earnings per share were USD 0.097.

The Group’s domestic and overseas operating revenue grew 29% and 30% year-on-year respectively. In 2011, ZTE’s terminal products sales continued to grow, with operating revenue of USD 4.27 billion, up 60.4% from the previous year.

During the reporting period, ZTE reported operating revenue of USD 6.27 billion from the domestic market, accounting for 45.8% of overall operating revenue and representing a year-on-year growth of 28.9%. The 12th Chinese National Five-Year Plan was also a driver of the company’s development. ZTE assisted with the development of large 3G developments in China and construction of the country’s national broadband network in 2011. The company’s domestic operating revenue grew in the domestic market through its support of 3G carriers. It also deployed broadband access networks and ancillary transmission networks.

From the overseas market, ZTE reported operating revenue of USD 7.42 billion during the period, accounting for 54.2% of overall operating revenue and representing year-on-year growth of 30.3%. The company endeavored to enhance its market position by taking advantage of changes in the competitive landscape and developing its position in the international market. In 2011, the company reinforced its position in emerging markets and continued to achieve and cooperate with mainstream global carriers. As a result, ZTE sustained relatively fast year-on-year revenue growth from its international business.

In emerging markets, ZTE has completed market deployments following agreements with mainstream operators such as MTN and América Móvil. It also strengthened cooperation with multinational operators such as Telefonica and France Telecom. In Europe, the company’s system equipment has been implemented by nine of Europe’s top 10 operators. In Japan, ZTE was selected by Softbank for TD-LTE projects.

According to a 2011 report by research firm Gartner, ZTE became the second-fastest growing smartphone company in the world during the year. ZTE also was the fourth-largest mobile manufacturer in the world in terms of shipments during the year.

In addition to the company’s growth in global market shares, ZTE sustained its strength in patent applications. Based on an announcement by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ZTE filed for the most PCT patents of any company worldwide in 2011 with 2,826 filings. Of these, more than 60% were related to smart terminals and new technologies such as LTE/3G, cloud computing and The Internet of Things. The company’s 4G/LTE patent applications accounted for 7% of patents applied for by global telecom vendors. Its smartphone-related patents applications were the fourth-largest globally and No. 1 nationally.