ZHENGZHOU, China, April 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ZST Digital Networks, Inc. ("ZST" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ZSTN), a major developer, manufacturer, and supplier of digital and optical network equipment to cable system operators in China, today announced that it has entered into agreements with Henan Chong Hing Automobile Sales Ltd. ("Henan Chong Hing") and ShangQiu City Security Services Ltd. ("ShangQiu City") to provide Global Positioning System ("GPS") hardware installation and monthly call center services. The combined value of the two contracts is approximately US$1.6 million (RMB11.3 million), which includes first year service fees of approximately US$0.2 million (RMB1.3 million).
As part of the agreements, ZST will supply and install GPS tracking units for Henan Chong Hing and ShangQiu City's vehicle fleets. As part of the service offering, both companies will have access to ZST's 24/7 call center, which provides direction, information and emergency support for subscribers.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Zhong Bo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZST said, "We are pleased to announce the signing of two new contracts for our GPS devices and services. The GPS segment represents a key growth opportunity for ZST, and we are actively marketing our products and services to commercial enterprises in Henan Province. The signing of these two new contracts demonstrates that we are gaining traction in our sales efforts as the demand for our GPS products continues to grow."
John Chen, Chief Financial Officer of ZST, commented, "The signing of these two new contracts highlights the growth opportunity in the GPS market, while further diversifying our revenue stream. We expect that the hardware revenue generated from these two new contracts will have an impact on our top line, helping to build momentum in our second fiscal quarter, while the service component of these contracts will generate recurring service fee revenue over the life of the contracts. As we continue to market our GPS devices and services solutions, we believe we have the potential to build a powerful platform for stable financial growth to complement our market-leading position in the IPTV set-top box market."
About ZST Digital Networks, Inc.
ZST Digital Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZSTN) is a China-based company, principally engaged in supplying digital and optical network equipment and providing installation services to cable system operators in China. The Company has developed a line of IPTV devices that are used to provide bundled cable television, Internet and telephone services to residential and commercial customers. The Company has assisted in the installation and construction of over 400 local cable networks in more than 90 municipal districts, counties, townships, and enterprises. The Company has also launched a commercial line of GPS devices and support services for transport-related enterprises to track, monitor and optimize their businesses. For more information about ZST Digital Networks, Inc., please visit http://www.shenyangkeji.com .
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Company Contact:
ZST Digital Networks, Inc.
John Chen, Chief Financial Officer
Email: jchen@shenyangkeji.com
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Taylor Rafferty, LLC
Mahmoud Siddig
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Ruby Yim
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