ZTE Becomes One of the First Group of Partners in China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab

China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab to drive global adoption and commercialization of NFV technology

SHANGHAI--()--ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, is pleased to be selected as one of the first group of partners in China Mobile’s Open NFV Test lab, aiming at driving the global adoption and commercialization of NFV (network function virtualization) technology.

The China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab, run by China Mobile Research Institute, announced ZTE as one of the first group of partners today on the NFV workshop and China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab Signing Ceremony at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai conference. Partners of the China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab include integration vendors, IT software vendors and equipment vendors.

“ZTE is delighted to participate in the China Mobile Open NFV Test Lab, which will make a major contribution to the global adoption of SDN and NFV technologies,” said Lv Abin, Vice President of ZTE. “ZTE is committed to innovations in SDN and NFV solutions and values opportunities to deepen our collaboration with other leading developers and providers of the technologies.”

ZTE is strengthening its capabilities in SDN and NFV technologies, which are key areas of strategic focus for the company. With projects including the virtualized core network, ZTE is increasing investments in research and development of NFV infrastructure and virtual data centers (VDC) to help customers deploy these key technologies.

About ZTE

ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s M-ICT strategy, the company is committed to provide customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE’s products and services are sold to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.

Contacts

ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
or
Edelman PR
Mark Lee, +852 2837 4756
mark.lee@edelman.com
Annie Yeung, +852 2837 4753
annie.yeung@edelman.com

Release Summary

ZTE is pleased to be selected as one of the first group of partners in China Mobile’s Open NFV Test lab, aiming at driving the global adoption and commercialization of NFV.

Contacts

ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
or
Edelman PR
Mark Lee, +852 2837 4756
mark.lee@edelman.com
Annie Yeung, +852 2837 4753
annie.yeung@edelman.com