ZTE: software, hardware, services are separate operations – Telecompaper

ZTE focuses increasingly on an independent role of its various activities. The Chinese manufacturer of network producers also focuses on providing professional services and software, apart from its own fixed and mobile network hardware. That allows Jane Chen, SVP wireline / fixed line of Chinese telecom manufacturer.

Soft ZTE, ZTE’s software business, is responsible the development of mobile platforms such CloudRAN for LTE-Advanced networks. Also for the Global Service Solutions division develops ZTE Soft maintenance and management software that can be independent of the underlying technology used.

Divisions such as software and service branch (recently expanded into Europe with the Alcatel-Lucent acquired service arm for E-Plus) are not inextricably linked to the hardwaretak. according to Jane Chen In all cases, the software can also be used independently of, the stresses of the SVP hardware. It is therefore the intention to limit network software such as SDN, or NFV area to sell separately.

According to Chen goes almost all software eventually the cloud. “If our network virtualization software can run on any physical hardware from what brand it is, it could be sold separately from our hardware. We will also put this in the coming years in Europe in practice. “

The focus on decoupling of software, hardware and services is also reflected in the role that ZTE wants to play in the field of standardization. ZTE, according to VP Xu Huijun (wireless business) has long been active in many standard organizations and seeks wherever possible cooperation to work together. Technology from various vendors as well as possible

“Every vendor wants to naturally like that a customer as much as possible products. But the reality is that there are often multiple brands used in network infrastructures. Then you owe it to your customers in order to ensure that the equipment can work according to the same standards and protocols “

Also see background article:. ZTE: focus on mobile does not neglect fixed networks.