ZTE unveils ultra-efficient, green and intelligent innovations at MWC 2024

ZTE's booth at the Mobile World Congress 2024 that took place in Barcelona from Feb. 26 to 29. Xinhua

Shenzhen-based ZTE showcased a comprehensive array of innovative products and solutions marked by ultra-efficiency, sustainability, and intelligence, aiming to highlight groundbreaking ICT technologies and their application advancements at the Mobile World Congress 2024 that took place in Barcelona from Feb. 26 to 29.

Under the theme "Unfolding the Intelligent Future," the company aims to leverage the opportunities presented by the grand event, joining forces with industry partners to envision a future driven by digital intelligence.

ZTE's exibits were displayed across four key exhibition zones: Ultra-Efficient Infrastructure, Intelligence for Greater Value, Boundless Future, and Smart Life at 3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via.

In response to the foundational network requirements of telecom operators, ZTE showcased how to utilize next-generation networks and extensive computing infrastructure to build a future-oriented, modernized infrastructure in an efficient and low-carbon manner.

In the wireless area, ZTE brought forth UniSite, an Ultra-simplified radio site. Leveraging a seven-frequency integration approach, UniSite simplifies site deployment, and through multi-frequency MIMO evolution, it achieves spectrum efficiency.

ZTE also launched an ultra-efficient all-optical network. Through FTTx, this initiative aims to achieve comprehensive gigabit coverage for homes, campus, and rural areas. ZTE pioneered the launch of the Tbit all-optical access platform, introducing super-fast OTN for large-scale deployment, enabling ultra-long-distance 400G connections. Additionally, ZTE became the first to debut the 800G powerful and pluggable solution at the event.

In the computing power field, ZTE presented a diversified and highly efficient end-to-end computing infrastructure solution. The full series of servers deliver high-quality heterogeneous computing power, catering to the full-scenario demands of general computing, and intelligent computing. Additional innovations include high-performance distributed all-flash storage, lossless high-speed 400GE interconnection, liquid-cooled modular data centers (DCs), and other cutting-edge products.

In the green and low-carbon domain, ZTE introduced a comprehensive end-to-end energy operation solution. The showcase demonstrates how core technologies enable universal low-carbon practices, realizing green energy supply, efficient energy storage, and intelligent energy consumption.

ZTE also showcased a range of innovative products and solutions in leveraging artificial intelligence to boost business development for telecom operators and achieve digital intelligence monetization for the 2C/2B/2H markets. This included the "uSmartNet - Truly Autonomous Network Solution," integrating AI large models and digital twin technology. Additionally, ZTE presented solutions based on the Open Gateway and intelligent resource orchestration, assisting operators in monetizing traffic and enhancing user experience.

For the expansion of 2B business for operators, ZTE introduced a digital construction architecture for the industrial campus based on "industrial private network + ZTE DigitalNebula," and independently develop industry large models to help build an efficient and collaborative smart factory. 

Visitors try on ZTE products at MWC Barcelona. Xinhua

ZTE also brought about industry's first 5G+XR network media integrated solution, which empowers industrial, cultural tourism, and other sectors with metaverse applications, providing more possibilities for industry and commercial innovation. For the expansion of 2H business for operators, ZTE elevated user experience through diverse Wi-Fi 7 terminals, comprehensive video services, and a home media computing center. Additionally, ZTE presented an end-to-end smart home ecosystem anchored by FTTR as the foundation and voice as the entry point.

In anticipation of the future evolution of mobile communication technology, ZTE presented the three major visions of 5G-A and elaborate on the technology expansion across six key scenarios. 

In the domain of smart living, ZTE Mobile Devices unveiled its global brand vision "Better for All," dedicated to providing superior products and services worldwide through enhanced design, experiences, and quality. Committed to enabling everyone to enjoy a better life, ZTE Mobile Devices showcased a core of multi-terminal smart interconnection and ecological extension, and its Full-Scenario Intelligent Ecosystem 3.0.

Other new products included a brand new generation and also the world's first 5G+Al 3D tablet nubia Pad 3D II, which features 3D solutions for various industries and Neovision 3D Anytime technology enabling powerful real-time conversion of 2D content into 3D. Additionally, 5G FWA products with new Al concepts, ZTE's first flip smartphone, nubia Flip 5G, and a variety of new smartphones featuring photography, music, and gaming were showcased.

Meanwhile, all-round photography flagship nubia Z60 Ultra, equipped with the world's exclusive fifth-generation under-display camera, all-round gaming flagship REDMAGIC 9 Pro series featuring ultimate performance and endurance, and the world's leading FWA & MBB series products were presented at the event.