ZST Digital Networks, Inc. Receives Official Certification for its Commercial GPS Tracking Products

ZHENGZHOU, China, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ZST Digital Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZSTN) ("ZST" or the "Company"), a major developer, manufacturer and supplier of digital and optical network equipment to cable system operators and provider of GPS tracking devices and support services for transport-related enterprises in China, today announcedthat its commercial GPS tracking products has been officially certified in China by the China Communications Product Certification Center ("CCPC") of the Ministry of Transport of the PRC.  The certification was awarded to the Company's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Zhong Bo, at a ceremony in Beijing held by the Ministry of Transport on December 16, 2010. 

While the GPS vehicle tracking product market has been in development in China for over a decade, various government ministries have only recently begun to issue official quality standards and guidelines.  In August 2010, the Ministry of Transport, through the CCPC, initiated a certification program for GPS tracking products, and a number of manufacturers have applied for certification.  To the best of the Company's knowledge, ZST Digital is the first company to date to have received official certification for its commercial GPS tracking products following a successful product inspection, testing and review process by the CCPC.

Commenting on the news, Mr. Zhong Bo said, "We are honored to be the first company to receive official certification for our commercial GPS tracking products by the CCPC.  We believe the steps taken by the Ministry of Transport will help to further develop quality standards for the industry as a whole, by encouraging transport-related enterprises to utilize certified products.  We believe this certification will enhance our commercial GPS product and service offering by highlighting our product quality and technology, and will contribute to the continued growth of this segment.  The market reception of our commercial GPS products and services has exceeded our expectations, and we are pleased with the rapid growth of this segment throughout 2010.  We will continue to market our commercial GPS product and service offering to transport-related enterprises in Henan Province as we seek to capitalize on this exciting growth opportunity." 

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 the Henan Province of 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 also provides 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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