ZONG establishes GSM laboratory and training centre at NUST

ZONG - the international brand of China Mobile and Huawei - a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider have established a state-of-the-art GSM laboratory and training center at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST).
In this connection, the opening ceremony of the GSM lab was held here on Tuesday at the NUST where Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian was the chief guest. The function was also attended by senior officials from NUST, telecom operators and representatives of various Chinese companies operating in Pakistan.
During the ceremony, it was informed that with the expertise of China Mobile Pakistan and Huawei's investment of US $1.3 million in hardware, the GSM laboratory will be providing exposure and hands-on experience of operating high-tech GSM equipments, which can be used as a platform for further Research and Development (R&D) for Value Added Services (VAS).
This lab is to be used for study purposes, the lab is a complete telephone network including a GSM mobile infrastructure with one MSC, one BSC and one BTS, HLR and media gateway. The lab would also provide the platform for development of software, tools and patches to remove discrepancies. It will familiarise students with the fault, configuration, security, network performance management of telecom infrastructure. Fan Yunjun, CEO, ZONG said that the GSM lab created by ZONG is a fundamental part of their corporate social responsibility as helping young people access quality technological education would lay the foundation of cultivating the talent necessary for the advancement of industry and development in Pakistan.
Speaking at the launch Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Liu Jian said that I am pleased to learn that ZONG has initiated such a marvellous project to help the talented students accomplish their goals. And with HUAWEI's laudable investment of 1.3 million dollars, I am confident that this lab is furnished with the latest technology where students will be able to gain experience related to practical application of communication standards.
He further added that ZONG's and HUAWEI's efforts not only represent promotion of technological education, they also symbolise the commitment of China to Pakistan. ZONG is China Mobile's first venture outside of China. China Mobile has made the largest investment among all the Chinese investment in Pakistan and is considered an emissary of friendship between Pakistan and China.