ZTE announced on July 20, 2011 that the company plans to set up 10 international innovation centers in Europe and South America through cooperation with major telecom operators, according to a press release by ZTE. It is reported that ZTE will build the innovation centers in France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom for the European region. The innovation centers are projected to concentrate on developing innovative technologies, products, and business models. It is expected that the innovation centers will include labs, operating centers, and testing centers.