ZTE among first to gain certification for OpenFlow v1.3 SDN standard
ZTE bearer network product M6000-S certified by ONF to conform with OpenFlow v1.3, latest version of the
global standard for software-defined networking technology
14 September 2015, Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, is pleased to be among the first companies in the industry to receive a certificate of conformance by the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) for OpenFlow® v1.3, the latest version of the global standard for software-defined networking (SDN) technology.
ZTE’s bearer network product M6000-S successfully passed OpenFlow v1.3 conformance tests conducted at the Beijing Internet Institute, an international testing laboratory accredited by the ONF. The availability of OpenFlow specifications enables technology providers globally to develop interoperable products, accelerating the adoption of SDN technology in the industry.
ZTE’s solutions passed tests for the establishment of control modification and statistics of flow tables, the interaction of “multipart” messages between the controller and router channels, interaction of “features” messages between the controller and router, in addition to matching and execution.
As a globally-leading telecommunications solutions provider, ZTE is committed to promoting the global standardisation and commercialisation of SDN, successfully completing interoperability tests from the Open Internetworking Forum (OIF) and the ONF, in addition to OpenFlow conformance certification tests. ZTE has partnerships with globally-leading operators to develop superior SDN solutions, driving the evolution of next-generation networking technologies in the industry.
About ZTE
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s M-ICT strategy, the company is committed to provide customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE’s products and services are sold to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
