Decisive Moment for Pakistan’s Businesses to Adopt Big Data and Internet of Things

Digital Transformation is Leading Topic for Pakistan Leaders at GITEX

This is the decisive moment for Pakistan’s organizations to adopt Big Data and Internet of Things solutions to drive business and economic competitiveness, one of the world’s leading digital transformation enablers, SAP, announced today at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.

GITEX is one of the world’s largest technology events, with over 100,000 visitors and 4,000 exhibitors – including Pakistan’s leading business executives, technology futurists, and startup entrepreneurs.

The biggest topic of discussion here is the urgency facing global organizations in embracing digital transformation. Every industry vertical is looking to embrace emerging technological innovations such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, and the Internet of Things.

Digital leaders expect 23 percent more growth by 2019, and already have 85 percent of market share and 80 percent of profitability versus competitors. However, while 84 percent of organizations say that digital transformation is critical, only 3 percent have completed digital transformation, according to the new SAP and Oxford Economics Digital Transformation Executive Study.

“Pakistan’s digital leaders already have a head start in the constantly-evolving Digital Economy. This is the decisive moment for all of Pakistan’s organizations to undergo digital transformation, and harness the power of Big Data and analytics, Internet of Things, and digital skills. Pakistan’s CIOs need to treat digital transformation as an all-encompassing and knowledge-sharing business imperative to disrupt the competitive landscape, said Gergi Abboud, Managing Director, Gulf, North Africa, Pakistan, and Levant at the digital transformation enabler SAP.

Across the wider Middle East and North Africa, more than three-quarters of digital-leading organizations will invest in Big Data and Internet of Things in 2018. The Internet of Things has the highest current investment, at 76 percent, though it will be supplanted by Big Data and analytics in 2018, with 82 percent, according to the survey. The majority (58 percent) of digital leaders add that digital skills investment is the most important profit growth driver in 2018.

Internet of Things and Smart CitiesTransform Daily Lives

Pakistan’s digital-leading organizations have gotten off to a head start by investing in innovative products and services – especially the “Big 3” of Big Data and analytics, cloud, and Internet of Things.

“At GITEX, SAP is enabling Pakistan’s organizations to adopt emerging Internet of Things innovations to transform daily lives and key sectors such as mega-events, aviation, real estate, and hospitality. Collaboration between the public and private sector will exchange best practices and enable Pakistan’s to embrace innovations to drive business competitiveness and support economic growth,” said Saquib Ahmad, Country Manager, SAP Pakistan.

Visitors from Pakistan are experiencing the future of Internet of Things technology:

In mega-events, the SAP “Smart Hajj” concept can significantly enhance the journey experience for millions of pilgrims. Organizers can use real-time analytics based on monitoring bracelets, bus GPS locations, and video and environmental data to ensure pilgrims have a seamless end-to-end experience, from the airport to the Holy Sites. The technology can enable organizers to optimize transport, immigration and digital payment processes, while simultaneously promoting crowd safety.

In Smart Cities, governments can harness the power of spatial innovations -- satellites in the sky and sensors on the ground -- to better manage urban life. Industry experts agree that “running live” is vital.

“Live Airport” solutions can help plan trips, enhance security, personalize shopping. “Live Real Estate”, powered by blockchain, can enhance the tenancy process from the building survey, through contract leasing and building management. “Live Hospitality” solutions can deliver a seamless end-to-end visitor experience, including targeted marketing, virtual tours, and business dashboards.

2017 Pakistan Huawei ICT skills competition- Successful completion of university roadshows

Huawei ICT skills competition, launched in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan, which aims to cultivate talents, build ICT talent ecological system in Pakistan. The applicants are more than 7000 university students from all provinces in Pakistan, workshops were successfully held at more than 20 universities all over the country.

The visited higher education institutions include University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, National University of Science and Technology Islamabad, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, COMSATS Islamabad, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, NED Karachi, IBA Sukkar, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, University of Gujrat, BUITEMS Quetta, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, about are Huawei Authorized Information and Network Academies. Lahore Garrison University, University of Lahore, University of Management and Technology Lahore and the HALP Corvit Lahore in four consecutive weeks Their management teams, teachers and students to attend the competition roadshow. The enthusiasm of the students at the scene ran unprecedentedly high.

Huawei Representative enterprise department also shared the latest Huawei ICT technology in safe city, big data, cloud computing, IOT, and let the students to understand and answer their questions.

The preliminary test, shall be conducted online on Huawei e-Learning platform on the 16-17 October 2017. Nearly 7000 students are expected to take part in the test. Out of these participating students the top 150 candidates shall be selected for the Regional final. The top 50 students from the second round will compete in the National final out of which the top 6 winners will visit Huawei HQ to take part in the International final(free of cost for their flight and accommodations). The best students will also win a chance to qualify for Huawei internship program and recruitment drive. The National and Regional qualifiers from the North , South and Center region shall win exciting prizes including Huawei devices and free certification opportunities. 

We hope that under the common concern in all walks of life, this competition can be successfully held. We also wish the students who participated in the Pakistan competition to get good results in the international competition.

FFC and Hashoo Group sign MoU for sustainable development

Official non-profit organization of FFC, Sona Welfare Foundation has signed an MoU with Hashoo Foundation to play role in achieving global sustainable development goals.

 Mou has been signed by Chief Operating Officer of Sona Welfare Foundation Brig Abid Mahmud (Retd) and Country Director for Hashoo Foundation, Ms Ayesha Khan.  The aim of this MoU is the wellbeing, empowerment and patronage of underserved segments of the country.

 Chief Operating Officer, SWF Brig Abid Mahmud (Retd) said the MOU is a significant step collectively towards social responsibility and sustainable progress. 

 While commenting on the MoU, Ms Ayesha Khan, said that the commitment does not end with individual and community development but that’s where we begin to support the government to achieve Sustainable Development goals.

Enjoy the Ultimate TV Innovation with incredible QLED Value -Added Offerings

Samsung ElectronicsPakistantoday announced the Samsung QLED TV Days Campaign across the country. The campaign will offer incredible value addedpackages that give consumers the opportunity to own the completeSamsung QLED TVlineup. 

“At Samsung, we strive to provide our consumer with the most advanced TV technology that will  deliver unrivaled viewing experiences and cutting-edge designs that complement their everyday lives. We are offering our consumers the best TV viewing experience with our new QLED TV Days Campaign, “ saidMr. Y J Kim, President Samsung Electronics Pakistan. “With state-of-the-art picture quality, design and smart features, our QLED TV lineup not only offers 100 percentcolour volume, it also features Burn-In Free technology for a longer life span. It is truly ushering in a new era ofTV innovation.”

Innovation and technological advancements in the space is redefining the notion of the ultimate TV experience. The all-new QLED TV has three distinctive features – Q Picture, Q Style and Q Smart – that addresses consumer requirements when it comes to their TV consideration.

Q Picture offers the perfect combination of light and color, taking quantum dot technology to the next level with advancements in light efficiency, stability and a wider color spectrum. The QLED TV can express accurate color and achieves a 100 percent color volume – the highest on the market today, earning accreditation by VerbandDeutscherElektrotechniker (VDE), one of Europe’s largest technical-scientific associations.

Image retention is a phenomenon that occurs when a static image gets imprinted on a TV screen after being displayed for an extended period. When this imprint becomes permanent, it is then referred to as “burn-in”. Image retention is not an issue for QLED TVs, Quantum Dot is pushing technology boundaries to meet the new Ultra HD Premium standards which certify for the very best UHD picture quality experience and meet Hollywood mastering levels of 1500nit brightness.

Elevating the home entertainment experience, the Q Smart featurehas been expanded to offer an even more intuitive and unified experience, directly via the QLED TV. The enhanced Samsung One Remote Control now supports more devices and offers voice control capabilities across more Smart TV features. Paired with the latest Smart View App – available on Android or iOS mobile devices – users will enjoy their personalized Smart Hub.

This year, Samsung introduced Q Design; the moden design elements that can fit into any home – regardless of the interior aesthetics or setup. The all-new Invisible Connection cable helps manage unsightly cords and clutter with a refined, single cord system.Samsung has also introduced the No Gap Wall-mount which brings the TV flush against the wall, closer than ever before.

During the Samsung QLED TV Days, consumers will be able to take advantage of exceptional value offering of Second TV FREE, that enhances the QLED TV experience. The campaign will last till31^st Octoberat selected e-retailers and retailers nationwide. 

EcoStar States Suitable Height for Screen Wall Mounting

After getting LED TV buyers seek major problem of wall mounting. Mostly the real confusion in mind is what should be the most comfortable height of mounting LED.

EcoStar aims to provide helpful information and step by step guidelines to its consumers.

EcoStar states solution to the problem which is being faced by its consumers. EcoStar LED TVs are available in multiple numbers of sizes so the ideal mounting height varies with size of LED. Anyhow there is a simple method that can be practiced to determine this measurement.

Issue of Mounting LED can be resolved by adopting a simple method. Tip for spacing between LED TV and ground level is that, as generalized positioning is LED’s center should be aligned with eye level. But there is a standardized limit that Distance from ground to Center of LED should be between 24 inches to 42 inches as viewers comfort zone varies with height of viewer. This measurement is subjected for ideal distance just to enjoy the real feel and getting better viewing experience.

 After getting LED TV buyers seek major problem of wall mounting. Mostly the real confusion in mind is what should be the most comfortable height of mounting LED.

EcoStar aims to provide helpful information and step by step guidelines to its consumers.

EcoStar states solution to the problem which is being faced by its consumers. EcoStar LED TVs are available in multiple numbers of sizes so the ideal mounting height varies with size of LED. Anyhow there is a simple method that can be practiced to determine this measurement.

Issue of Mounting LED can be resolved by adopting a simple method. Tip for spacing between LED TV and ground level is that, as generalized positioning is LED’s center should be aligned with eye level. But there is a standardized limit that Distance from ground to Center of LED should be between 24 inches to 42 inches as viewers comfort zone varies with height of viewer. This measurement is subjected for ideal distance just to enjoy the real feel and getting better viewing experience.

Huawei relentlessly pushing the pace of innovation

Less than a decade after it was founded in 1987, Huawei became one of the leading global players in the telecommunication industry, driving growth by focusing on never-ending innovations. Amidst today’s challenging digital world, Huawei continues to grow because it never stops innovating.Innovation isa core value to which the Huawei is relentlessly committed to drive digital transformations and propose to today’s demanding consumers’ groundbreaking products that offer them compelling experiences.

Significant investment in R&D to drive innovation

Today’s world is becoming more and more intelligent and technological globalization is continually advancing. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s heavily focuses on innovation and significant investment in R&D. Every year, the company invests 10 percent of its annual revenue in R&D and this has translated into a rich patent portfolio; the company has also set up 16 independent R&D centers around the globe, spanning North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific to integrate the best intellectual resources from around the world and to develop innovation capabilities globally. In the last 10 years, the company invested 45 billion USD in R&D and ranked number 9 in 2016 Top 10 Global R&D investment. Over 90% of Huawei’s intellectual property are invention patents. Today, Huawei holds around 30,000 patents around the world.

Focusing on Consumer Demands and Exploring the Ultimate Innovation

It’s the spirit of innovation, which has been driving Huaweiit to grow rapidly from a small private Chinese company to a global telecommunication leader. Believing that today’s intelligent world requires more advanced technologies, as well as daring innovations and products, Huawei has focused on product innovations that can be experienced by consumers and usher in new waves of technological development. From chipsets to the EMUI system and most recently, artificial intelligence, the company introduced groundbreaking innovations, this taking consumer experience to another level.

Chipsets:For mobile phones, the processing chips are still the core technology. HUAWEI had a solid foundation to develop its own chips. As early as 1991, the company established the ASIC design center mainly to design chips for HUAWEI’s telecommunication equipment. By 2004, HUAWEI foundedHiSilicon, a semiconductor company to start developing 3G chips. The Kirin 970 is the first in a series of new advances that will bring powerful AI features to Huawei devices and changing the way we interact with our devices. As we look to the future of smartphones, we’re at the threshold of an exciting new era.Huawei is committed to developing smart devices into intelligent devices by building end-to-end capabilities that support coordinated development of chips, devices, and the cloud. The ultimate goal is to provide a significantly better user experience.

EMUI:In 2016, Huawei launched the new interface EMUI 5.0 to offer users the unique experience of ‘born fast and stays fast”. The company also worked on its smartphones’ high-performance functions, which include super-fast charging; it also developed the SuperCharge technology, an operating system that ensures fast speed and superior connectivity. Huawei’s SuperCharge technology supports longer-lasting battery life for more talking, gaming and video and music streaming – pushing the boundaries of existing battery technology.

Telecommunication:Huawei is a leader in the 5G telecommunication industry and is now leading the development of the 5G standard ecosystem. For this purpose, it has established dedicated teams to run the 5G and seek cooperation with the industry.

Artificial Intelligence:In 2017, Huawei has established Noah’s Ark Lab, a dedicated lab for research on big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company has also partnered with universities such as Berkeley to run strategic cooperation on the infrastructure of artificial intelligence.

Cooperation with industry-leaders to innovate in smartphone photography, sound and design

Keen on offering the best smartphone experience, Huawei also tries to innovate in its smartphones’ photography and design by partnering with the top-class industry leaders.

Leica Dual-lensCamera/Optical Technology

In the age of digitalization, smartphone cameras are becoming easier to use as they allow people to record their life moments. Believing in the power of joint innovation, Huawei collaborated with industry-leading partners, namely the professional camera brand Leica to take smartphone photography to new levels; together with Leica, Huawei developed the breakthrough dual lens camera technology to allow users to capture clear and stunning pictures like no other. On the design level, the latest P10 smartphone design highlighted Huawei’s exceptional craftsmanship as it featured the first diamond-cut finishing on a smartphone.

Harman/Kardon Audio: HUAWEIpartnered with internationally renowned audio brand Harman/Kardon, converging global top technology resources to build a tablet that offers premium, natural and vivid sound effect.

Porsche Design:HUAWEI partnered with Porsche Design, known for its quality innovation and unique, perfect design, to jointly design a smartphone that offers high-performance to consumers. After 4 years of negotiations, HUAWEI was the only company to launch the first-of-its-kind HUAWEI Mate 9 Porsche Design Limited Edition in 2016.

Pantone: To offer the best, fashionable design to today’s most discerning consumers, Huawei collaborated with Pantone, the highest international color authority to present its HUAWEI P10 in the Greenery color, the color of the year in 2016.

User experience is the driving force behind Huawei’s innovation

Huawei is committed to meaningful innovations that cater to consumers’ needs while driving their experience to a higher level. For this purpose, Huawei has developed a safe and effective battery solution in terms of three dimensions. The company also equipped its smartphones with a 4.5V/5A SuperCharge car charger, making it convenient to top up the phones when consumers are on the go.

And to further improve user experience, Huawei worked with FingerSense of Qeexo, a startup in Silicon Valley, to launch the knuckle gesture solution, which is the first software solution in the world capable of reading the input by a fingertip, knuckle, finger nail, or pen.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launched in Pakistan

The global leader in technology and electronics – Samsung has launched its most advanced Galaxy Note 8 smart-device that features the fascinating S-Pen and numerous other revolutionary technologies, to enrich the lives of tech-savvy consumers. A grand ceremony was held at the Expo Center in Lahore on Friday, 6^th of October, 2017, where the President of Samsung Pakistan – Mr. Y.J. Kim was the chief-guest.

This long-awaited smartphone redefines what you can do with a phone and inspires the users to ‘Do Bigger Things’. Some of the fascinating features of the Note 8 include; a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) display, Android 7.1.1 Nougat Operating System, 64GB internal memory (expandable). The device boasts a powerful Dual 12MP camera at the back with OIS and a Wide-angle f/1.7, telephoto lens, along with an 8MP front-camera. All this is powered by a 3300 mAh battery.

The glitzy launch ceremony featured many famous celebrities like; Anwar Maqsood, Maheen Khan (Designer), Zara Peerzada and Arif Mahmood (Photographer), presenting their mesmerizing performances. These artists expressed their delight on experiencing the unique features of Galaxy Note 8.

The President of Samsung Pakistan & Afghanistan Mr. Y. J. Kim stated that: “We are proud to introduce this power-packed device, which promises a whole new world of info-tainment and multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for the consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world. It empowers and inspires the user to do, what others think they can’t do.

The Head of Samsung Mobiles Mr. Umar Ghumman stated that: A phone that defined Big – has just got Bigger, as the design of the Note 8 has evolved with a bigger infinity display. With the power S-Pen technology, this Phablet will surely exceed every customer’s expectations, giving them more freedom to express their creativity and share their ideas instantly with their audience around the globe.  

This smart-device is priced at Rs. 108,999/- in Pakistan and is available in three attractive colors; Maple Gold, Midnight Black, and Orchid Gray. The pre-booking of this device had already begun from 4^th September till 24-September-2017.