New
blueprint unveiled at ZTE Global Analyst Conference as ZTE forecasts
that the world will have 100 billion connected devices by 2020
ME NewsWire/Business Wire
SHANGHAI - Monday, June 9th 2014
ZTE
Mobile Devices today presented a new strategic blueprint to deliver
increased user value, defining a new “Smart 2.0” age when users will
enjoy personalized and productive applications that can be seamlessly
accessed on their smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming consoles and
myriad other connected devices.
In the “Smart 2.0” age, users
will gain increased value through a broad industry ecosystem comprising
device makers, telecommunication operators, service platforms and
distribution partners, ZTE Mobile Devices CEO Adam Zeng said at the ZTE
Global Analysts Conference in Shanghai. The growth of mobile broadband
has helped usher in the age of “Smart 2.0,” which will displace the
“Smart 1.0” model that was prevalent when traditional broadband was
mainstream.
“To deliver increased user value, we need to make the
leap into the ‘Smart 2.0’ age to provide customers with the improved
user experience they deserve,” Mr. Zeng said. “ZTE is committed to
providing users with personalized applications seamlessly integrated
with their devices to allow customers to take advantage of faster mobile
connections and get the best user experience.”
The “Smart 2.0”
model forms part of the “Enabler@M-ICT” strategic mission unveiled by
ZTE at the conference, which was attended by more than 100 analysts and
industry partners.
ZTE forecasts that there will be more than 100
billion connected devices by 2020, including 50 billion connected
sensors that will make up the Internet of Things. Automobiles and
domestic electronics such as game consoles will also become more
connected.
“Voice control is the key gateway for the Internet of
Things, as it is the most intuitive way for humans to interact with
machines,” Mr. Zeng said. “ZTE is committed to developing the best voice
control technologies in the industry.”
The “Grand S II” and
“Star 1,” two 4G smartphones launched by ZTE this year, both feature
some of the most advanced voice-recognition technologies available on
the market.
This year, ZTE also diversified into the wearables
market, launching the “ZTE Grand Watch” at the Consumer Electronics Show
in Las Vegas. The company also debuted the “Funbox,” the world’s
fastest home entertainment console, bringing consumers and families a
unique high-performance all-in-one gaming, video-chatting and online
video experience.
Under Mr. Zeng, who took over as head of ZTE
Mobile Devices this year, the company is building a new leadership team
with a less hierarchical management structure to be more responsive to
the market and end-users. Mr. Zeng assumed the role of “Chief Experience
Officer” in a quest for improved user experience across ZTE’s product
line.
ZTE is also strengthening its E-commerce and retail
channels as the Mobile Devices business transitions from a B2B to a B2C
business model, diversifying from a reliance on the operators channel.
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE
Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global
telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company
headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company
listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one
of the Top 5 mobile handset and smartphone manufacturers in the world,
offering a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones,
tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop
integration terminals.
A global leader, ZTE has partnerships with
more than 320 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and
regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of
the world’s top 50 carriers. In 2012, ZTE applied for more
international patents than any other company in the world.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
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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