Chinese firm ZTEsoft and the Gujarat Government have signed an MoU for collaboration for developing smart cities in the State.

ZTEsoft, a leading provider of telecom software, solutions and services, is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, the largest public telecom equipment manufacturer in China.

The MoU was signed at Shenzhen during the recent visit of a business delegation led by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel as part of the Prime Minister’s visit to China.

ZTEsoft and the Gujarat Government will work jointly to find the target city/area. After technical closure, they would set up a trial project in Gujarat. The project will focus on upgrading the existing cities in Gujarat by using technology, Prasoon Sharma, Managing Director, Enterprise & Government Business Unit in India & South Asia, ZTEsoft, said in a statement on Friday.

The Gujarat Chief Minister said the State was eager to move fast on the project of the Centre to create seven smart cities.

Ms. Xu Shan, CFO, ZTEsoft, said, his firm was experienced in developing smart cities and worked for 110 such projects across more than 40 countries.

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