U Mobile to deploy ZTE’s DR technology for improved network robustness and resilience
ME Newswire / Business Wire
SHENZHEN, China - Saturday, October 5th 2013
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, is pleased to be selected by U Mobile Sdn Bhd to provide a disaster recovery (DR) system to strengthen the resilience and robustness of Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative 3G mobile network.
U Mobile will deploy ZTE’s DR solution in the core network, increasing the backup capabilities of the network infrastructure. The agreement between U Mobile and ZTE was signed today in a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
"ZTE is committed to helping U Mobile deliver the best and most robust mobile services to subscribers,” said Fred Zhang, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd. "We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing relationship with U Mobile through the latest partnership between our companies.”
ZTE’s DR solutions will be implemented on U Mobile’s Core Transmission and IPCORE equipment to achieve significant reductions in service recovery times, delivering improved network stability and reliability.
The DR system is expected to be completed within 2014, enhancing U Mobile’s ability to support uninterrupted Internet and mobile services to subscribers. Upon completion of the project, U Mobile will explore subsequent upgrades and purchases depending on the network’s capacity requirement.
"We are glad to be partnering ZTE once again for the deployment of DR systems as we believe their expertise in telecommunications equipment and network solutions will add value to our company,” said Wong Heang Tuck, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of U Mobile. "This is one of U Mobile’s many major collaborations with ZTE and we look forward to greater partnerships and work synergies ahead.”
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.
About U Mobile
As Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative 3G mobile operator, U Mobile have built our reputation based on the quality of our mobile voice and data services, the convenience of our distribution network and our affordable pricing strategies. Through the 3G RAN sharing agreement with Maxis, U Mobile expands its 3G services to every state in Malaysia especially to the major cities and towns in the East Coast and East Malaysia areas. The unique network strategy provides U Mobile with significant savings in capital expenditure and those savings are passed onto our subscribers in the form of affordable products and services. At U Mobile, we believe that everyone should ‘live connected’ which means providing our subscribers with a stable, quality network, value-for-money plans for pre-paid, postpaid and high-speed mobile Internet. Together with the latest devices, they can experience and enjoy so much more out of life.
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Edelman PR
Mark Lee, +852 2837 4756
mark.lee@edelman.com
Andres Vejarano, +852 2837 4735
andres.vejarano@edelman.com
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