ZTE CORPORATION

ZTE Corporation is a global telecommunications and information technology provider offering integrated, end-to-end innovations for consumers, carriers, businesses, and government and enterprise network customers worldwide. Its portfolio spans wireless and wireline networks, core networks, optical and IP transport, fixed access, digital platforms and services, as well as devices and professional telecommunications services.

With complete product lines and integrated solutions, ZTE is positioned to meet diversified requirements for rapid innovation across operator and enterprise scenarios. The company serves customers from over 160 countries and regions, supporting connectivity and productivity through a broad set of network infrastructure, service platforms, and intelligent digital solutions.

Technology innovation is a core value. ZTE invests more than 10% of annual revenue in R&D and operates global R&D centres including in the USA, Sweden, and China. It has filed applications for more than 76,000 patents, with over 36,000 granted, and has ranked among the world’s Top-5 for PCT patent applications each year since 2010. In 5G standards, ZTE has declared 2,561 families of 5G Standard-Essential Patents to ETSI.

ZTE also advances sustainable development by integrating green concepts across the product life cycle, from R&D and production to logistics and customer service, with a focus on energy efficiency and carbon-emission reduction. It is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative, and has published Sustainability/CSR reports for 12 consecutive years starting in 2009.