ZTE USA receives Richardson EDGE 2013 International Business Award*

ZTE USA has been recognized for its substantial contributions to Richardson's social and economic development with the EDGE 2013 International Business Award.

Since establishing its headquarters in Richardson, ZTE has invested more than $350 mn in U.S. growth, opened 11 offices and created 5 R&D centers, in order to successfully provide high-end technologies to consumers nationally and globally.

"Simultaneously, ZTE has invested in the local community by offering job opportunities to residents and by engaging with organizations such as its partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County," the company said in a statement.

"Recognized together by the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP), the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the Richardson Rotary Club, ZTE USA has also helped cement the region's reputation as the home of the Telecom Corridor.," the statament added.

"We look forward to strengthening our relationship with local partners and co-developing Richardson's thriving economy," said Lixin Cheng, Chairman and CEO, ZTE USA.

"ZTE's success in the U.S. is an example of the fruitful tech ecosystem in Richardson's Telecom Corridor to other companies around the world," said Bill Sproull, President and CEO of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, ZTE is one of seven companies to be recognized with the Richardson EDGE distinction. The 2013 International Business Award comes on the heels of ZTE's latest partnership with the Houston Rockets, demonstrating ZTE's continued commitment to building community relations throughout the state of Texas.