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ZTE and netmedia successfully upgrade bearer network for cable network operator Primacom; Increased bandwidth and support for new services contribute to Primacom's success as leading German cable network operator(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Shenzhen, China - ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, and its partner netmedia, announced the successful upgrade of the bearer network of German cable operator Primacom. Improvements to the integrated service bearing capacity and data transmission rate, made possible by operations based on solutions from ZTE, have greatly contributed to Primacom's success as a leading cable network operator in Germany. Primacom uses the ZTE-based infrastructure to offer its customers analogue and digital TV services as well as VoD, Internet and voice services. primacom needed its existing bearer network to be upgraded in order to support the development of new service types and increased bandwidth requirements. ZTE successfully modernised the network with the introduction of ZTE DWDM and SDH products as well as switches and other customized solutions. Primacom is using ZTE products to ensure consistent and reliable operations of its infrastructure, which enables the company to offer its services in several German states. The migration of the previous system to future operations that standardise on ZTE solutions started as early as in 2011 - the bearer network will become fully ZTE-based in 2014. ZTE products and solutions met the massive bandwidth requirements for the development of Primacom's TV services and helped the cable network operator effectively improve its competitiveness. The increase in new users is bringing enormous business opportunities to Primacom. The services offered by Primacom - TV, VoD, Internet and voice - are provided over long distances to several German states where they are distributed to Primacom's customers via suitable access technology. Primacom, one of the four major cable operators in Germany, was one of the earliest suppliers of IPTV services in Germany. It provides its users with CATV and various IPTV services, such as SDTV, HDTV, and 3D. In addition to the basic communication services including TV, high speed Internet and voice, Primacom also provides intelligent applications for government and enterprise use including elderly-care applications, remote metering, and home security. It dominates the eastern Germany market. ZTE is committed to improving customer experience and developing innovative services. It provides solutions for the home including home entertainment and sharing, home security, home health care, and other new services. It also provides services for government and enterprise use in education, healthcare, and transportation through the introduction of mobile technology. There is huge market potential for cross-industry cooperation and ZTE, together with its customers, continues to actively explore new business models, enlarge the economic effects of platforms, and develop value-added services to achieve a globally successful industry chain. About netmedia netmedia is an owner-managed limited liability company (GmbH) with focus on the development and optimization of customer-centric solutions for IP services in the service provider environment. Offerings range from consulting, marketing and implementation to 24/7 services. Key technologies include optical solutions based on DWDM, SDH, and Ethernet, access technologies based on DOCSIS and WiFi, carrier VoIP projects in the Class 4 and 5 environment and IP-TV implementations. The company also focuses on innovative technologies such as smart cell integration with the cable network as well as on support for business planning and market launch. Founded in 2008, netmedia has been a partner of ZTE since 2010. For more information please visit www.netmedia-gmbh.com. ZTE cooperates with TRIOTRONIK to expand enterprise market in Austria 10 March 2014, Shenzhen, China - ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, has signed a distribution agreement with TRIOTRONIK, a leading IT and network distributor based in Austria, to distribute networking products, video conferencing and united communication products in an effort to expand its enterprise market through TRIOTRONIK's network. TRIOTRONIK, with 18 years of experience in the networking field, provides innovative and customized network products and solutions to customers in 43 countries around the world. TRIOTRONIK has been a dominant player in the WLAN and FTTx fields and plans to expand its product-base to switches, small routers, customer premises equipment (CPE) and video conferencing equipment. ZTE provides a wide range of products and solutions in the enterprise network field, and will expand its customer base with TRIOTRONIK. ZTE is a world-leading provider of comprehensive telecommunication and top ranking ICT solutions, and has over 10 years of experience in the enterprise network field. With an in-depth understanding of the industry and its customer requirements, and with 18 research and development centers and 107 sales offices worldwide, ZTE is committed to providing professional and efficient ICT solutions for customers in the main six industries, and provides customers with over 30 comprehensive solutions and 80 industry-specific solutions. ZTE has constructed a global channel network by signing contracts with over 1800 channel partners in 28 countries and regions all over the world. Wolfgang Sembacher, CEO of TRIOTRONIK, said: "We are pleased to cooperate with ZTE. Its wide range of products complements our service-development strategies which will help us provide better products and services to our customers." Karl Huber, Director Channel Management of ZTE Austria, said: "ZTE and TRIOTRONIK share a common goal and we will support TRIOTRONIK's service development and provide the most advanced products and solutions to local markets and customers." With its mutually beneficial partnerships, ZTE seeks long-term, stable, and close cooperation with market and industry leaders in the enterprise market to provide customers with the latest enterprise products and services. About ZTE ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China's only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn. . (c) 2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |