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Astute Networks Announces Integration of Its Caspian Edge Storage Blade With ZTE's Self-
Developed ATCA-Based Solution
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Astute Networks, Inc., a leading provider of bladed storage solutions optimized for the most
demanding applications on the edge of the network, today announced its Caspian Edge Storage Blade
products have been integrated into ZTE Corporation's self-developed ATCA-based solution.
Designed with Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) technology, the ZTE
solution incorporates Astute Networks' Caspian Edge Storage Blades with ZTE's proprietary ATCA
chassis, blade servers, software and related components. The result is a completely integrated off-the-
shelf ATCA solution for telecommunications carriers.
"We are pleased to be working with ZTE to bring innovative solutions to the telecommunications
market," said Fazil Osman, chief technology officer, Astute Networks. "ZTE's advancements and
expertise with ATCA technology made for a seamless integration of our Caspian products into their
solution and we were very impressed with the exceptional quality and functionality of their products."
About Astute Networks, Inc.
Astute Networks is the leading provider of bladed storage solutions for edge applications such as
Telecom Network Control, IPTV/VoD, Military C4I, and video surveillance. Our focus is to provide you
the most reliable storage platform with the highest performance, greatest rack densities, and power
efficiencies - while being easy to deploy and maintain. Our solutions enable you to achieve lower
lifecycle costs, faster time to market and higher competitiveness for you and your company. Astute
Networks is located in San Diego, California and is backed by venture capital firms including Tallwood
Venture Capital, Sevin Rosen Funds, Scale Venture Partners, KeyNote Ventures, U.S. Venture
Astute Networks - Edge Storage Made Simple(TM)
About ZTE
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. It has the
widest and most complete product range in the world - covering virtually every sector of the wireline,
wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and
services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to achieve continued revenue
growth and to shape the future of the world's communications. ZTE commits around 10% of its annual
turnover to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies
developing emerging telecoms standards. ZTE leads China's 3G industry with about 30% share of the
total 3G equipment market in 2008. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR)
initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact that strictly adheres to the Ten Principles of the
Global Compact in developing and carrying out CSR programs. ZTE is China's only listed telecoms
manufacturer, with shares 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
Astute Networks and its logo are registered trademarks of Astute Networks, Inc.
ZTE(R) and the ZTE logo are the registered trade marks of ZTE Corporation.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Astute Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Kirsten Garvin,
Director of Product Marketing of Astute Networks, Inc.,
+1-858-673-7700, ext. 258,
kgarvin@astutenetworks.com
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