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ZTE pushes cheaper AI inference at MWC Shanghai

Jun 25, 2026SOURCE: theregister.com
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The window is moving from model demos to industrial throughput; cheaper inference is becoming the gatekeeper for who can scale.

Using OEX architecture SuperPODs and multi-dimensional co-design, ZTE says it is raising tokens per second while lowering total cost of ownership for scaled inference. The system was showcased at MWC Shanghai 2026.

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