On September 24, 2024, the CMMI Institute officially announced on its global website that ZTRS has passed the CMMI Level 5 certification, along with the issuance of the certificate. Achieving CMMI Level 5 certification signifies that ZTRS has reached the highest international standards in software development maturity and project management capability.
Innovation Leads to Premier R&D Excellence
CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration for Software), developed over four years by global software process improvement and development management experts at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI), is the internationally recognized benchmark for assessing software development maturity. It guides process enhancements and evaluates development capabilities, with CMMI Level 5 representing its highest accreditation.
Since 1998, ZTRS has spearheaded ZTE’s rail transit operations. With core management and R&D personnel originating from ZTE, the company maintains long-term collaborative partnerships in R&D, production, and procurement. This successful CMMI Level 5 certification stems from ZTRS’ relentless dedication to product innovation, technological advancement, and digital transformation—demonstrating world-leading prowess in software development.
Exceptional Quality Forges a Top-Tier Brand in Rail Transit
With three R&D centers in Shenzhen, Nanjing, and Xi’an, ZTRS rigorously adheres to CMMI Level 5 standards in developing products including intelligent O&M, security solutions, video systems, and multi-service convergence platforms. Continuous technological innovation, efficient R&D processes, stringent project management, and robust process support have elevated project success rates and product quality, earning widespread client recognition.
Years of unwavering commitment have established ZTRS as a premier ICT brand in rail transit, maintaining the industry’s top market share for multiple consecutive years. Public tender records since 2024 confirm its leading position. Proprietary intelligent security and O&M software products have strengthened industry influence and expanded market presence.
Moving forward, ZTRS will leverage CMMI’s strengths in software R&D practices and management to drive new quality productive forces. We will pioneer technological innovation, delivering more reliable, efficient, and intelligent products and solutions that empower high-quality development across industries.
About ZTRS
ZTRS has managed ZTE’s rail transit business since 1998. Its core management and R&D team are comprised of ZTE veterans, sustaining close collaborative partnerships in R&D, production, and procurement.
The company specializes in communications, security, urban rail cloud solutions, and digitalization services, offering industry-leading products including intelligent O&M systems, intelligent security solutions, industrial switches, wireless devices, gateways, optical interconnect systems, and telephony services.
Over two decades, ZTRS has become a trusted brand in rail transit, serving 50+ Chinese cities across 300+ metro, light rail, monorail, tram, suburban rail, and maglev lines—consistently acclaimed by customers.
