ZTE launches new Smartphone and Data Card
portfolio for its Indian customers
The new range offers
differentiated customer experience and features for Indian handset users
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| Right Mr Xu Dejun, CEO, ZTE India, left - Dr. Gaurav Somani, Executive Director, Calyx Telecommunications. |
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July 2013, Mumbai, India –
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, today launched six new smartphone and
four new data card devices for its Indian customers. ZTE is the fourth largest
mobile handset manufacturer globally, meeting global standards and delighting
the customers with the innovative and feature rich portfolio ranging from entry
level to high end smartphones.
Speaking on the launch Mr. Xu Dejun,
CEO, ZTE India said, “ZTE is the leading global OEM supplier and has emerged as
the trusted partner of choice for the Indian operators. Today ZTE enjoy a
customer base of over 32 million Indian handset users
and this widespread acceptance is a testimony to our differentiated and rich
product portfolio, which is backed by a strong service and support network. India
is a key growth market for us and with the foray in the open smartphone market we
are sure to offer an enhanced mobility experience to our Indian customers,
further strengthening the brand ZTE. Each smartphone device has been introduced
keeping in mind the unique needs of the Indian customers. With the initial
launch of six devices priced between Rs. 5,000 and Rs, 15,000, we will build
further on our handset portfolio in the months to come. By the year end, we aim
to have our pan India presence with the smartphones and data cards.”
“We are optimistic on our marketing
and channel spends and looking at strengthening the brand from all fronts. Our
distribution and sales structure is backed by a strong network of 214 service
centers across the country. We are replicating the same pedigree of our global
innovation leadership in the Indian market and aim to emerge as the third
largest smartphone vendor in the country within three years. We see the strong
existing customer base as a key growth propeller helping us build synergy and ink
a success story in the Indian open smartphone market.” Mr. Dejun, added.
The company has signed a strategic
partnership with Pune based Calyx Telecommunications for a sustained pan India
presence with the new Smartphone portfolio and with Digilife for Data Cards.
Dr. Gaurav Somani, Executive
Director, Calyx Telecommunications said, “We are an established player in the real
estate, media & entertainment, solar power & hospitality sector. As we diversify
our portfolio to distribution channel, we are delighted to partner and support ZTE
with their PAN India expansion. We are cross pollinating ZTE’s product
excellence with our strong distribution reach. Realizing that the service and
after sales support is a key to sustaining and strengthening the brand and as a
key differentiator, we have introduced “At
your doorstep” service model in select cities. With this unique model we
will offer the ZTE customers the flexibility of getting the handset service
issues resolved at the convenience of their homes. We are sure that this cooperation
will result in perfect synergy between two companies who share the same vision,
mission and goal of empowering the Indian handset market.”
ZTE India Handsets Vice President,
Mr. Yuan Kang, said that the company enjoys the leadership in the Indian
datacard market, and today’s launch of the Swift series of 3G datacards is a step
to broaden our datacard portfolio for the Indian customers.
Digilife Distribution and Marketing
Services, and Senior VP HCL Infosystems Ltd., said “We are delighted to partner with ZTE to distribute their
datacards across the Indian market through our extensive and robust
distribution channel. This partnership will also strengthen our portfolio for
providing the widest array of offerings in the Telecom, IT and organized trade and
consumer electronic channels. We foresee a huge success through this association
which will undoubtedly strengthen ZTE’s presence in this segment and we look
forward to a healthy and long lasting association with ZTE.”
ZTE
mobile handsets at a glance
ZTE is the No. 4 mobile handset
manufacturer in the world according to global industry analyst IDC. ZTE
produces a complete range of mobile devices including mobile phones, tablets,
mobile broadband modems and hotspots, and family desktop integration terminals.
- ZTE has partnered with over 230 major carriers and distributors in more
than 160 countries and regions around the world, and has strategic
partnerships with 47 of the global top 50 carriers.
- In 2011, ZTE applied for more international patents than any other
company in the world.
- ZTE is one of the handset vendor in India to receive the GMA (Google
Mobile App) certification.
- ZTE has aggressively focused on the smartphone market in recent years
and the ZTE Grand series, including the Grand S which debuted at CES 2013
and the Grand Memo which debuted at MWC 2013, highlights ZTE’s
transformation into a high-end flagship smartphone producer and opens a
new era for ZTE as a major global handset brand.
- ZTE
has many industry first accolades to its name including ZTE Open, the
world’s first smartphone to run on Mozilla’s Firefox OS open mobile
ecosystem.
All the six smartphone models
launched here on Friday – ZTE Grand X priced at 14,999, ZTE Blade G2 priced at
Rs. 11,599, ZTE Blade C (Dual SIM – 3G) priced at Rs. 7,599, ZTE Blade L priced
at Rs. 12599, ZTE Kis Flex (Dual SIM) priced at Rs. 5,799 and ZTE Blade E priced
at Rs. 11,999, run on Google’s Android operating system. The smartphones comes
with 512MB internal storage, and varying screen size, processor speeds, camera and
other features to meet the unique needs of a broad customer base.
ZTE
Grand X
The ZTE Grand X features a brilliant
5 inch HD display with other excellent features. The smartphone comes with a 1.2
GHz Quad Core processor, 512 MB RAM, 1 GB DDR SDRAM and 4 GB of internal memory.
Along with this the device can be upgraded to 32 GB of memory with the use of
memory cards. The 5 inch display of Grand X has a resolution of 5 + 0.3 Mega
pixels dual Camera.
The company announced that it will
soon introduce the premium range of smartphones in India for its elite customer
segment. Many of the upcoming launches will be inspired by company’s rich
global smartphone portfolio which ranges from affordable through high-end
smartphones.
The Swift series of 3G datacards
launched on Friday come in four variants comprising of Swift (7.2Mbps with
Voice Call) priced at Rs. 1799, Swift Plus (14.4Mbps) priced at Rs. 1999, Swift
WPlus (14.4Mbps with Wifi) priced at Rs. 2250 and Swift Speed (21.6Mbps with
Voice Call) priced at Rs. 2499.
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 140
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 ,
www.ztedevice.in
About Calyx Group
Based
in Pune, (Maharashtra State in India) Calyx Group has become a name to reckon
with in real estate within a very short span of time. It has real estate
projects happening in all major parts of the city. The company has started a
separate entertainment division and would be producing good quality Marathi and
Hindi films. First venture from this division, a Marathi film with a unique
subject shall go on floor from next month. The Group has entered in telecom
segment through a strategic partnership with ZTE, one of the leading
manufacturers of mobile devices in the world. The Group is also planning to
enter hospitality and power sector in near future.
About HCL Infosystems
HCL
Infosystems Ltd. with revenue (LTM) of US$ 1.8 billion (Rs. 9,882 crores) is
India’s Premier Technology Company and offers a wide spectrum of IT Services
and Products ranging from Cloud to Learning Solutions. As a complete IT
solutions provider the company offers comprehensive offerings in Enterprise
Application Services, IT Infrastructure Managed Services, System Integration,
Office Automation Products and Services, Distribution and Support Services. The
company operates in both the Consumer and the Enterprise space – offering the
latest mobility products and operating in verticals like BFSI, Telecom, and
Healthcare respectively.
HCL
Care, the support and service division of the company has one of the largest
and most extensive service networks across the country and provides end to end
support services for various IT, Telecom and Consumer Electronics products.HCL
Infosystems has one of the largest distribution network of digital lifestyle
global brands and an unparalleled robust service network in the country
including Tier 2 and 3 cities. Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services
(DDMS), a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems focuses on multi brand
distribution and offers value added distribution for its partners including
strategic consulting services, last mile connect and support in marketing and
promotions. HCL Learning a division of the company covers the entire spectrum
of education and training requirements across schools, colleges, individuals
and enterprises and offers rich learning solutions across these segments. HCL
Infosystems MEA (Middle East and Africa), a fully owned subsidiary of HCL
Infosystems is part of the emerging markets outreach of the company and focuses
on expanding the business in the Middle East and African geographies and
provides comprehensive IT solutions to customers across verticals in the region.
The company also has robust operations in Singapore with its subsidiary HCL
Insys Pte. Ltd. gaining traction in the region with its Enterprise solutions
including a strong offering in Infrastructure Managed Services.
About
HCL
HCL
is a $6.3 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise comprising two
companies listed in India - HCL Technologies and HCL Infosystems. Founded in
1976, HCL is one of India's original IT garage start-ups. A pioneer of modern
computing, HCL is a global transformational enterprise today. Its range of
offerings includes product engineering, custom & package applications, BPO,
IT infrastructure services, IT hardware, systems integration, and distribution
of information and communications technology (ICT) products across a wide range
of focused industry verticals. The HCL team consists of over 90,000
professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 31 countries including
over 720 points of presence in India. HCL has partnerships with several leading
global 1000 firms, including leading IT and technology firms.
Mr.
Sunil Somani
Managing
Director, Calyx
The
success saga of CALYX associates has been scripted largely, through
single-minded efforts of Mr. Sunil Somani. Being born into a family of cloth
merchants, Mr. Somani had immense respect for his ancestral business but he
always had a burning desire to chart his own course. Finally he found his
calling in the field of construction thus leading to his migration to the Queen
of Deccan (Pune). After his first breakthrough in construction in Pune (Shukrawar
Peth), he never looked back and went on to craft an array of landmark creations
dotting the city skyline.
Inspite
of his towering achievements, he remains grounded on his ideals and this along
with his keen business sense and legendary foresight, has helped him build a
vibrant empire out of virtual emptiness. As a person he is an epitome of
calmness, which belies the flaming resolve to succeed. His ability to hold his
nerves has helped him sail through the most difficult of situations.
Mr.
Sunil Somani heads the legal department, especially land acquisitions, red tape
formalities, etc, with his incisive knowledge and vast body of experience, he
oversees activities ranging from spotting future goldmines to negotiating the
most intricate of deals with a consummate ease of a seasoned performer.
Dr. Gaurav Somani – Executive Director, Calyx
Dr.
Gaurav Somani is the elder son of Sunil Somani, bearer of this distinguished
legacy of CALYX. From, an early age he was enamoured by the charms of the construction
Industry. He completed his formal education and his graduation (commerce) in
Pune and later on he added Diploma and Post graduate degrees in Management to
his academic credentials. Currently, he has completed the prestigious Doctorate
or (Ph.D) in Operational Management. He plunged into the real estate business
in 2006, and has been a pillar of support to his father. He has infused a fresh
breath of air in the organization, by his electrifying management abilities and
dynamic man-management.
Dr.
Gaurav believes that at the heart of any architectural marvel, is nothing but
an elusive balance of prudent engineering and practical design, while he
ceaselessly endeavours to strike that right chord between engineering and
aesthetics to compose splendid structures. He has implemented innovative practices
internally by streamlining operations and externally, by initiating modern
techniques & equipments in the realty sector.
As
a person, he is the alter-ego of his father, unlike the ice-cool demeanour of
his father, he is a live-wire, always on the go, full of energy with starry
ambitions.
In
the resounding concert of business, there has to be symphony of wisdom of
veterans and exuberance of youth to create the sweet melody of triumph of your
trade. Fortunately, Calyx is witnessing an upheaval of sorts, with its young
scions donning the mantle of responsibility. Calyx has diversified itself from
textiles Real Estate to Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Solar Power and
Hospitality.
Xu Dejun,
CEO, ZTE India
Xu Dejun is the Chief Executive Officer of
ZTE India, providing leadership and oversight to ZTE’s business operations in
India.
Prior to his current role as India
CEO, he held a variety of roles in ZTE, He was head of
international projects in Africa, head of technical sales for ZTE India and
senior vice president of ZTE Indian Engineering Service Centre.With an experience of over 22 years in
telecommunications technology and market developmentMr Xu has a major role in
making ZTE a global company.
Mr Xu
started his career at ZTE in Shenzhen in 2001 as Engineer and was promoted to
the ZTE Africa Sales Office in May 2002, where he oversaw marketing and
business development for international projects. In the year 2005 Mr. Xu came to India with a
vision to steer ahead the company’s operations across
Mr Xu holds Master of Computer Information
Technology from North East University China.
Mr. Yuan Kang
Vice President, Terminal, ZTE India
Yuan Kang is the Vice
President, Terminal, ZTE India, overseeing the entire terminal business for
India.
Prior to working with
ZTE he was in
Inventec, which is a Taiwan company as a marketing director.
He joined ZTE
Corporation in 2008 as an account manager for major accounts like Airtel and MTS.
He was instrumental in successful supervision and execution of critical
projects like _2G/
3G handsets and data card, wimax and LTE. In 2010, Mr. Yuan Kang was appointed as
Director for terminal business vertical for ZTE India. In this role Yuan is
responsible for driving channel and operators sales and profitability. Under
his supervision and leadership, ZTE has captured the data card market share in
India and emerged as the leading data card vendor in the country.
In 2013 he was appointed as Vice President,
Terminals, ZTE India spearheading ZTE’s data card entry in the open market.
Mr Kang holds Master degree in Law from Maryland University.
About ZTE Corporation
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Overview
Founded in 1985,
ZTE is China’s largest listed telecom equipment company and trades on both the
Shenzhen (A share: 000063.SZ) and Hong Kong (H share: 0763.HK) stock exchanges.
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. It offers a wide choice of products ranging
from voice, data, multimedia and wireless broadband services.
ZTE is the 4th largest
handset manufacturer in the world according to 2012 IDC report. As one of the
top rated high-tech enterprises developing and producing 2G, 3G and 4G
terminals, ZTE has the capability to provide full range of mobile devices which
includes mobile phones, mobile broadband and family desktop integration
terminal. ZTE has partnered with over 230 major carriers in more than 160
countries and regions around the world, and among the global top 50 carriers
ZTE has strategic partnership with 47.
ZTE is dedicated to
creating value for customers and to remain a cutting-edge provider with
innovative and technologically advanced systems. The company has 15 R&D
centers located globally.
Quick Facts:
- Revenues 84.2 billion RMB (fiscal year 2012)
- ZTE increased spending on research and
development to about RMB 9 billion last year, 3% more than in 2011
- ZTE is one of the leading patent holders, having
filed applications for 48,000 patents globally, with more than 13,000
patents granted
- IDC reported that ZTE had shipped 65 million
handsets in 2012, accounting for 3.8 percent of the global handset
- ZTE’s smartphone business elevated the company
to be the world’s No. 4 manufacturer during 2012
- ZTE generated 15% of its smartphone revenue in
2012 from sales of mid to high-end devices in 2012
About ZTE India
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ZTE started its India
operations in 1999 and established a fully owned subsidiary in 2003 with an aim
to offer its portfolio of products covering every sector of the wireline,
wireless, terminal and service markets to the fast-growing telecom market in
India. The company’s headquartered in
Gurgaon with regional offices in Bangalore & Mumbai and nodal offices in
over 10 cities including Chennai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Cochin,
Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar. In 2004 ZTE established its first
manufacturing & repair facility at Manesar. Since its inception ZTE has
seen rapid growth in its business and today it has well established
co-operations with all private and state-owned operators in India. Today, ZTE
has the distinction of being the only Chinese telecom company to be issued with
the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (CC)
security certificate, a worldwide standard for security certification, which is
recognized as the final security certification by twenty six nations including
US and India. ZTE has established deep cooperation with all private and
state-owned operators in India.
Quick facts:
- Total ZTE India sale revenue in 2012: USD 841
Million
- ZTE has supplied more than 32.0 Million
terminals products in INDIA till date
- ZTE was the first vendor to deploy LTE in
India in collaboration with Airtel in Kolkata followed by Punjab
- BSNL was the largest deal of the year with a
total contract worth Rs. 4500 crores supporting 14.5 million GSM lines
across the country – North, South and East zone.
- BSNL – Supply of 3G Data Cards to BSNL
- Tata, RCom, Aircel, Idea, Sistema and BSNL are
some of the major operators ZTE is working with on wireless equipments ,
Terminals and NGN Equipment, CPEs, Transmission & NGN equipment and
Managed Services to name a few.
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