PRESS RELEASE: ZTE Corporation along with Qualcomm, Siemens, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has celebrated the official inauguration of the GTI 5G-A x AI Open Lab in Shanghai. This facility, known as “Infinity Lab,” is now formally recognized as part of the GTI 5G-A x AI Open Labs network.

The ceremony was attended by key figures including:

  • Huang Yuhong, General Manager of China Mobile Research Institute and the GTI Secretary General
  • Zhang Wanchun, Senior Vice President of ZTE
  • Li Jing, Global Vice President of Qualcomm
  • Nicholas Hansen, General Manager of Strategy, Product & Digitalization of Siemens Ltd. China Digital Industries Factory Automation
  • Zou Weiwen, Deputy Dean of the Institute for Science and Technology Development, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Huang Yuhong stated, “The GTI 5G-A x AI Open Lab will play a crucial role in driving the development of 5G-A x AI integration globally, providing the necessary infrastructure and facilities to support the research, testing, and demonstration of new technologies and capabilities.” 

Zhang Wanchun noted, “With ZTE’s official participation in the GTI 5G-A x AI project, we are embracing a more open approach to collaborating with global partners in incubating technological innovations and industrial applications. By leveraging ubiquitous intelligence, we aim to drive the high-quality development of a digital and intelligent society.”

ZTE’s Infinity Lab, now officially integrated into the GTI 5G-A x AI Open Labs network, will serve as a hub for collaborative research and development, focusing on several key areas:

5G-A Intelligent Energy Efficiency: ZTE will continue to explore AI applications at the device, equipment, and network levels, enriching capability systems, enhancing intelligent energy-saving efficiency, and promoting the green and sustainable development of networks.

5G-A Large Language Models: Leveraging its Nebula Telecom Large Model, the company aims to build new network capabilities and service models that integrate cross-domain fusion and multi-agent collaboration.

5G-A Digital Twins: ZTE is developing an end-to-end digital twin capability, including site twins, base station twins, channel twins, terminal twins, and service twins. Additionally, it will provide partners with a Digital Twin as a Service (DTaaS) platform to support the efficient development and incubation of new technologies and scenarios.

Through these initiatives, the GTI 5G-A x AI Open Lab provided by ZTE aims to accelerate the convergence of 5G and AI, driving industry upgrades and societal advancements. By bringing together leading industry partners like Qualcomm, Siemens, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the lab is set to fully harness the potential of 5G-A and AI integration, shaping the future of intelligent connectivity.