Recognized for its achievements and initiatives among Asia’s top telecommunications companies, ZTE Corp., a global provider of information and communication technology solutions, was honored with the “Technology Innovation of the Year – Philippines” and “HR Initiative of the Year – Philippines” at the Asian Telecom Awards 2023.

The Asian Telecom Awards commend the efforts of telecommunications companies across Asia in providing top-notch products and services in a challenging market. 

“ZTE Philippines will continue to be the country’s trusted partner in driving unparalleled technological innovations, remaining true to our commitment to advance the digital economy,” said Zhang Chaohao, chief marketing officer of ZTE Philippines.

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ZTE distinguished itself from the competition by leveraging ZTE XGS-PON for network expansion and implementing the Filipino Localization Improvement Program (FLIP). FLIP focuses on enhancing the skills of local engineers and driving localization efforts, showcasing ZTE’s commitment to empowering the Filipino telecommunications industry.

Partnerships

ZTE was presented with the Technology Innovation of the Year – Philippines award for its collaboration with Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a fiber internet provider in the country. Through this partnership, ZTE introduced the first residential XGS-PON services in the Philippines via Converge, delivering an industry-first average speed of 8 Gbps. This advancement brings a first-world experience to Converge’s customers, catering to bandwidth-intensive applications, a larger user base, and a growing number of devices.

ZTE received the HR Initiative of the Year – Philippines award for its FLIP program, a meticulously designed talent management strategy focused on recruiting and nurturing digital talents within the industry. 

ZTE has entered into a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two prominent Philippine universities, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, as part of an Industry-Academe Linkage Program (IALP). This collaboration strengthens industry-academia partnerships and fosters mutual growth.

Continuous innovation for a better future

“All these initiatives and partnerships initiated by ZTE Philippines propel the company toward success and contribute to the overall economic development of the country,” said Jin Zhichao, CTO of ZTE Philippines. “With exceptional talent that ZTE aims to attract, develop, and retain, we anticipate a bright future.”

ZTE continues to connect the world through continuous innovation for a better future. The company offers innovative technologies and integrated solutions, covering wireless and wireline series, devices, and professional telecommunications services. With a customer base encompassing over a quarter of the global population, ZTE is dedicated to creating a digital and intelligent ecosystem, enabling connectivity and trust worldwide. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.