Zhang Xiaohong

UTStarcom

UTStarcom UTStarcom delivers cutting-edge packet optical transport and broadband access solutions coupled with a carrier grade Software Defined Networking platform to give telecommunications carriers the power to efficiently serve the rapidly growing demand for bandwidth from cloud-based services, mobile, streaming and other applications. Our goal is to help network operators simplify the process of offering new revenue-generating products and services and run their networks more efficiently. This goal inspired our "simple network, simple operation" philosophy of product design whereby we help customers eliminate unnecessary layers of technical and operational complexity. As a result, network operators can reduce capital expenditures and operational expenses, while maintaining a high level of network reliability, performance and security. We leverage our extensive expertise in packet optical transport, broadband access, Wi-Fi and next generation video platforms, to develop state-of-the-art products for different market segments and applications, including mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, Wi-Fi data offload, and to optimize our solutions for video streaming applications. Many of the innovations that we embed in our products stem directly from insights we glean through close engagement with tier-1 telecom carriers worldwide as they strive to improve network performance, maintain tight budget discipline and offer their customers a compelling package of services. UTStarcom was founded in 1991 and began trading on NASDAQ since 2000. It has operating entities in Tokyo, Japan; San Jose, USA; Hangzhou, China; and Delhi and Bangalore, India. In 2011, the Company deployed a revamped growth strategy that concentrates on broadband and selective investments into innovative companies providing media operation support services.