CTE Manufacturing Guide

How China Telecom (Europe) can support you

Your checklist for successful operations in China-APAC Now that you know the opportunities and challenges of the China-APAC region, you can maximise its benefits. It doesn‘t matter whether you are still planning to expand or are already active in the region. Use our checklist to know how well positioned your company is in operations and where there is still potential to optimise.

The key to successful production is to bring together specialised expertise and apply it in a targeted manner. With China Telecom (Europe), you can benefit from our expertise in two ways. On the one hand, as a leading telecommunications provider in China-APAC region, we are experts in what is the most profitable markets in the near future. Secondly, we offer a wide range of connectivity solutions and services to make your company Industry 4.0-capable through and through including SD-WAN, VPN, Multi- Cloud Access, CDN, IoT, low latency links and more. We are active in 21 countries in Europe and can therefore support European manufacturing companies quickly and personally on site. As a leading provider of private network services between Europe and China- APAC, we connect the Asia-Pacific region to the world with our Digital Silk Road. In addition to our 83,000-kilometer fiber optic network within China, we have an extensive infrastructure network of international land and sea cables. Thanks to our high-speed connections, connectivity between your headquarters and your production sites can be gained that include strong Service Level Agreements (SLAs). With our expert advice and active support, you can rely on guidance on technology and telecommunication issues - including legal compliance around your data. Our wide range of products enables you to build a secure, efficient and reliable digital infrastructure.

Are your offices equipped according to modern standards? Not only should your production be high-tech: The tech equipment of your offices and business premises affects your company‘s ability to act on data driven decisions. Is your infrastructure comprehensive? The better the individual elements of your digital infrastructure are coordinated, the more reliably and effectively they can work together. Construction and planning to create a single source of truth is therefore a clear advantage. A general alignment of your infrastructure is almost always profitable to ensure long-term competitiveness. Do you use Internet of Things solutions? The use of IoT technology is more than just a trend. With the help of smart tools and objects, you can collect, evaluate and data driven decisions as well as increase the profitability and productivity in your company. Robotics and autonomous solutions are especially beneficial for the manufacturing industry. Are your digital data channels protected? Cybercrime is on the rise worldwide. Your security strategy should not only consist of software protection, but also include your connectivity network. This way, you make communication between your different locations more secure.

Do you have productionmonitoring including capability to retrieve data? Even from thousands of kilometers away, you should always have an overview of your production and associated information. The possibilities here are diverse - with expert advice you could find game changing ways of operating. Are you using cloud services effectively? The application areas for cloud computing are versatile - from mere data storage to building complex software systems. By using it wisely, you can save costs, decentralize information for better collaboration and make processes more efficient. Are you able to fully realise your digital technologies? Reliable infrastructure and best-in-class connectivity are essential to leverage IoT solutions, modern communication tools, and applications like ERP software in your worldwide operations. Do you have the support of local experts? China-APAC experts can help you comply with regional regulations and avoid penalties. Language barriers can also be overcome with these valued advisors.