ZTE wins InfoVision Award at Broadband World Forum Europe 2007

ZTE wins InfoVision Award at Broadband World Forum Europe 2007

IEC Recognizes ZTE’s Superior GPON+VDSL2 Technology Solution

9 October 2007, Berlin, Germany – ZTE Corporation (”ZTE”), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, received the prestigious InfoVision Award for the Access Network Technologies and Services category on 9th Oct, 2007 at Broadband World Forum Europe 2007 in Berlin, Germany. ZTE won the award for its GPON+VDSL2 technology, particularly the ZXA10 C220+ ZXDSL 9806H product series. This technology solution enables carriers to cost effectively deliver next-generation services to its customers, including Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and high definition video-on-demand (HDVOD).

The InfoVision Award program recognizes technologies, applications, products, advances, and services judged to be the most unique and beneficial to the telecommunications industry. ZTE submitted two entries – ZXA10 C220+ ZXDSL 9806H and ZXMP M800 Metro DWDM System – and both qualified among the top finalists for the award.

“This year’s Infovision Award winners can be proud that their success has come at a time when Broadband development is at its peak around the world and when competition to be an award winner has never been higher,” said IEC Vice President, Tom Costello.

As one of the pioneering telecom manufacturers committed to R&D of commercial application in the Access Network field, ZTE has an in-depth understanding of GPON and DSL technologies, and is strategically positioned in the international market. ZTE’s winning entry, the GPON system (ZXA10 C220) supports triple-play service that combines voice, data and video services, as well as supporting mixed-plug of EPON and GPON boards in one platform. The key components of the system support complete active/standby redundancy.

“We are very proud to be given the prestigious InfoVision Award for our GPON+VDSL2 products,” said Ms. Chen Jie, ZTE Vice President and General Manager of Wireline and Service products, after collecting the award from IEC Executive Vice President Mr. Roger Plummer. “It is a great encouragement and recognition for our R&D efforts in developing superior Access Network products.”

ZXDSL 9806H is a Micro IP-based, multimedia-service-oriented and NGN-ready DSLAM solution for both outdoor and indoor Installation. With standard 19″ width and 2U height, front access and embedded splitter, the system supports up to 64 lines VDSL2 or 96 lines ADSL2+. These products also support FTTC/B, with ZXA10 C220 acting as an OLT in the central office while ZXDSL 9806H as ONU for curbs or buildings, enabling carriers to update and optimize their broadband access network. To date, ZTE’s ZXA10 access products have obtained 13 essential and 355 invention patents globally.

Broadband World Forum Europe 2007 is held in Berlin, Germany from 8-11 October, 2007 with over 7,000 attendees, 200 speakers and 100 exhibitors. At the event, ZTE showcases a wide range of telecom solutions and products for broadband access, data service, IPTV, WCDMA and IMS. The company also hosted a workshop session on Oct 8 with a theme “Contents and Applications – Key Success to the Broadband Story”. Mr. Weijun Lee, Vice President of Network Architecture of ZTE USA, provided his valuable insights on the importance of contents and applications for broadband technology. ZTE will also be hosting a breakout session “Broadband for All in the Developing Countries” chaired by Jess Li, Vice President of ZTE USA. The session aims at sharing experiences and lessons learned in FTTx deployments in developing and emerging countries.

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About the Broadband World Forum Europe

The Broadband World Forum Europe conference and exhibition has grown significantly since its début in 2001, offering a wide range of information and communication technologies topics under the large umbrella of broadband. This year’s World Forum features more than 260 industry leaders speaking in more than 50 keynote addresses, plenary panels, and workshops, complemented by more than 110 top vendors from around the globe displaying the latest products and services in broadband technology. Additional featured programming includes the co-located Broadband Content Forum and the InfoVision Awards. With the support of Official Host Sponsor Deutsche Telekom AG, the IEC expects to draw more than 7,500 from more than 120 countries to the Estrel Convention Center this 8-11 October 2007. For full information, visit www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf.

About IEC

A nonprofit organization, the IEC is dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students.

In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free, on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have a substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age.

More than 70 leading universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. Please visit www.iec.org.

About ZTE

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. The ZTE product range is the most complete in the world – covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless and handset markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to customers in more than 100 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world’s communications. ZTE commits around 10% of annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. It is the fastest growing telecoms equipment company in the world, and is China’s only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. ZTE was the only Chinese IT and telecoms manufacturer listed in BusinessWeek 2005’s Information Technology 100 and was included in its 2006 ranking of China’s Top 20 brands. For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.