ZTE,Nokia Networks sign OSS Mutual cross-licensing agreement

NEW DELHI: Chinese Telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp has signed a cross-licensing agreement with Finland based Nokia Networks on operation supporting systems (OSS) within the framework of OSSii (Operations Support Systems interoperability initiative).

The goal of OSSii is to facilitate the interoperability between the network management systems of different vendors in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, so that the cost of service updates in a multi-vendor environment could be reduced.

Earlier, ZTE has expressed its commitment to OSSii followed by engagement in bilateral negotiations with several vendors.

The agreement signed with Nokia Networks is the result of this engagement and it includes a cross-licensing agreement for the north bound interface for wireless communication systems as well as a mutual test service agreement.

According to the agreement, both sides will provide each other with related technical documents and interface testing environments. This agreement will improve the interoperability between OSS interfaces and, as such, will benefit the operators with reduced cost and shortened time-to-market of new services.

“By signing the OSSii Cross-Licensing Agreement with Nokia Networks today, ZTE has again demonstrated to the industry its determination and ability of improving the OSS interoperability,” said ZTE Vice President Dr Zhenge SUN.