This document discusses the telecom vertical and OEM industry. It defines an OEM as an original equipment manufacturer and lists the roles and responsibilities of an OEM such as developing strategies, project planning, and managing stakeholders. It then lists several major Indian telecom OEM companies and the top market player, ZTE Corporation, which is the second largest mobile phone manufacturer. ZTE manufactures a wide range of telecom products including wireless, exchange, access, and optical transmission equipment as well as mobile phones, software, and value added services.