NDC TECH secures Temenos Learning Community (TLC) – Commitment to Learning Award

NDC Tech received the TLC ‘commitment to learning award’ at Temenos Community Forum (TCF) 2018.

Left to right: Max Chuard (CFO/ COO Temenos), Ammara Masood (President/CEO NDC Tech), Behram K. Ahmed(Chairman NDC Tech) & Dale Thomas (Director Temenos Learning Community)

Earlier last month, we at NDC TECH, were gratified to learn we received first-place recognition for our commitment to learning at the Temenos Annual Award Ceremony in Dublin, Ireland. This is a very prestigious ranking which recognizes organizations that employ exemplary workforce development strategies to deliver significant business results that directly benefit their services to customers.

Ms. Ammara Masood stated: “I am very proud of this recognition. Being number 1 means NDC TECH is the best globally at developing our people and that is quite a compliment. More importantly, this reflects our recognition that investing in our people and tooling them with the right skillsets is paramount to our success in the marketplace

NDC Tech has been able to transform the learning experience for our employees through Temenos Learning Community Portal creating a digitally enabled learning and development environment that empowers our people and enables them to build highly relevant skills and meaningful careers and brings the best of themselves to our clients. We are delivering it all in an experience-centric culture that puts our main asset—our nearly 130+ people in 13 countries—at the core of everything we do”.

Mr. Dale Thomas, Director TLC stated: ‘We have enjoyed a very fruitful relationship with NDC over many years. They are a partner who truly understands the need to develop and certify their teams on the latest Temenos products and technologies.

We are delighted that they have become the leading partner in embracing and leveraging the Temenos Learning Community.’

Temenos Learning Community (TLC) is a cloud-based online access to Temenos training and certification. It is the only platform that creates Temenos certified experts. Following the launch's massive success, TLC award was created to recognize partners who have shown true commitment to training.

Although NDC Tech has been engaged with Temenos trainings and certifications since the year 2007. It became the first member to join the official Temenos Learning Community since its launch in 2017 and has signed 100+ NDC Tech employees to pursue training and gain accreditation.

About NDC Tech:
National Data Consultant (pvt) Ltd (“NDC Tech”) is an award winning partner of Temenos providing unmatched services and innovations to financial institutes and banks. We deliver transformational services including Consulting on best practices, Implementation, Upgrade, Support and Training of Temenos and other Partner solutions. We collaborate with our customers in MEA to enhance their digital capabilities and solve their toughest challenges by driving innovations to create new products and business models. Our expertise and experience is in the areas of Conventional Banking, Islamic Banking, Central Banking, Microfinance Banking, Investment Banking and Non-Banking Financial Institutes. Our philosophy is to build on our past successes by innovating based on best-of-breed technology solutions backed by a world class services and training capability which features industry best practices, domain knowledge and local requirements in the banking and financial sector For more information, please visit our websitehttp://www.ndctech.net

Phone sale of the year- Daraz.pk’s Mobile Week is set to offer the best prices, discounts and exclusive deals on leading mobile brands starting July 3rd

It’s called Pakistan’s biggest mobile phone sale of the year for a reason. Make that many reasons! Daraz Mobile Week is offering up to 70% off, timely flash sales and exclusive phone launches from the hottest brands like Mi, Infinix, One Plus, Honor, Oppo, Samsung, Apple and more. Each brand will enjoy its own day with dedicated flash sales for 4pm – 10pm on its most desirable handsets.

Exciting news comes from the cosponsors MI, Infinix, Honor and OnePlus that are launching their top phones exclusively during Daraz Mobile Week. The Redmi Note 5 is an incredible phone, with super-fast performance and camera that they call the camera beast.

TOP 6 Deals!

The Redmi Note 4, normally retailing for Rs.20,000, has a deal price of Rs.17,499!

The Exclusive Launch Redmi Note 5, normally retailing for Rs.24,499 has an APP price of Rs.21,999.

The Huawei 9 Lite, normally retailing for RS.26,999 is selling for Rs.23,999.

The Infinix Hot 6 PRO, normally retailing for Rs.19,000 is available for only Rs.18,299.

The Oneplus 6 is available for only Rs. 97999

The Samsung Galaxy S9+, normally retailing for Rs.122,000 is yours to have in Rs.112,999.

Your chance to WIN an iPhone X !

Users who pay for their Mobile Week orders through their easypaisa mobile account can enter a lucky draw that might just make them the proud owners of an iPhone X. Minimum order value for entry into the lucky draw is RS. 5000. Learn more about how to set up an easypaisa mobile account here.

Additional Discounts from Payment Partners

In addition to jaw dropping deals and discounts from brands, customers can enjoy additional discounts up to 20% from Mobile Week payment partners such as Easypay, Askari Bank and Bank Alfalah.

Mobile Week Celebrity Squad

This year, Daraz has gathered an exciting group of energetic celebrities in preparation for

Mobile Week. The Celebrity Squad includes the likes of Iqra Aziz, Anoushey Ashraf, Azfar

Rehman, Amna Illyas, Agha Ali, Khalid Malik and Ramsha Khan. Too many options and can’t decide what you want during? Perhaps Iqra and Amna’s wish lists can help you decide!

Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited(KTML), Rawalpindi goes Solar with Reon

Reon Energy Limited today announced its latest project at Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited, Rawalpindi. The 1-Megawatt solar installation will provide considerable savings in energy-costs, along with an expected reduction of 970 tonnes in annual carbon emissions.

“I want to congratulate KTML for being a pioneer in its thinking about the issue of sustainability in its energy mix. The plant will deliver significant commercial savings to KTML,” said Mujtaba Haider Khan, CEO, Reon Energy.

Mujtaba further added, “In Pakistan we’re gifted with high solar irradiation and now there’s a clear incentive for consumers and businesses in the form of cheap financing from State Bank of Pakistan and a net-metering policy that allows you to export excess back to the grid to earn credits. We’re proud to be a partner of choice for businesses, like KTML, creating long term value for the society, economy and the environment. The effect of climate change in Pakistan has been more evident in the past decade in the form of extreme weather events, higher temperatures especially along our agri-belt and increase in pollution linked health issues. It’s imperative that we adopt sustainability as a core value in everything we do to leave this planet and the country in a better shape for our future generations.”

Reon Energy Limited, part of the Dawood Hercules Co, is the largest industrial solar solutions provider in Pakistan. Reon brings with it unparalleled delivery track record working with local and international groups such as Unilever, Coca Cola, Abbott, and Servis coupled with a dedicated team that provides the best possible solution as per customer’s needs.

XIAOMI ACHIEVES PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS SECOND DISTRIBUTOR IN PAKISTAN, STRENGTHENING ITS FOOTPRINT IN THE MARKET

Global technology leader Xiaomi welcomes Airlink Communications as its second distributor in Pakistan. Well-known for its range of amazing products at honest prices, Xiaomi is committed to letting a wider customer group across the country enjoy a better life through innovative technology.  

Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core. It offers a broad range of hardware products developed in-house or in collaboration with our ecosystem partners.

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun and other seven co-founders started the company based on the vision “innovation for everyone”. It has pioneered a unique business model, inspired by Internet thinking that ensures the highest level of efficiency, so it can make its amazing products with cutting-edge technology and innovative services available at accessible and honest prices.

“The partnership between Xiaomi and Airlink Communications is a record-breaking milestone in Xiaomi’s journey to develop a strong relationship between the brand and its consumers,” said Mr. Tony Liang, Country Head Xiaomi.

Airlink Communications is a well-established leading service provider with a strong international presence. It specializes in smartphone distribution and consumer electronics.

“We believe in reaching out to both low-end and high-end consumers and always bringing them warranted products at the best possible prices. Airlink Communications strives to combine the latest technology with modern and innovative sales techniques to change not only how brands are marketed but also how they define themselves,” said Muzaffar H. Piracha, CEO of Airlink Communications.

“Airlink Communications also aim at providing post sale services to cater to customer needs with utmost priority. These services would help nourish the relationship with our consumers,” he added.

Ever since Xiaomi entered the Pakistan market, Smart Link Technologies have been the leading distributor of Xiaomi for more than a year. With Air Link onboard, both distributors pledge to expand and strengthen Xiaomi’s footprint in Pakistan to let more Pakistanian people enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi has been expanding its offline retail channels in Pakistan. So far, it has 11 Authorized Mi Stores across the country, bringing amazing products at honest prices through a rich lineup. 

Samsung Launches World’s First Wind-FreeTM Air Conditioner in Pakistan

Samsung Pakistan, one of the country’s leading consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of the world’s firstWind-Free^TMAir Conditioner.

By utilizing Samsung’s exclusive Wind-Free^TM cooling technology in its innovative design, the new line up of air conditioners will provide consumers with a cooler indoor environment and optimal energy efficiency without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. The Wind-Free^TMRoom Air Conditioner uses the world’s first 8 Pole digital inverter.

The air conditioner features a temperature controlled Wind-Free^TM Good Sleep mode which creates the ideal environment for a good night’s sleep – without direct cold air flow. Cool air is gently dispersed through 21,000 micro air holes. The world’s first 8-Pole digital Invertersaves upto 72% energy as compared to conventional models. It maintains the desired temperature without frequently turning off and on, so it’s quieter, more durable and efficient.

The 2-Step Cooling mode cools the air faster and automatically changes to Wind-Free^TM mode to maintain the temperature.The 8-Pole digital Inverter technology helps to cool the air 43% faster and its unique design disperses cool air evenly across the room. The amazing ‘Smart Home’ feature allows consumers to use theWi-Fi enabled application to remotely control functions and schedule operations. It also gives live feedback about how it operates and lets users monitor and limit power usage. It also keeps the air pure and healthy with ‘Easy Filters’ which capture dust, dangerous contaminants and allergens. The built in ‘Ionizer’ reduces certain harmful viruses and bacteria by up to 99%. The Easy Filter Plus is located outside, on the top, so it can easily be taken out, cleaned and put back – without opening the cover. Its anti-bacterial coating filters dust, airborne contaminants and allergens. The Samsung air conditioner is able to achieve long lasting performance thanks to its ‘Triple Protector Plus’ which prevents overloads, without a separate voltage stabilizer, has an anti-corrosion coating, and can endure harsh environmental conditions.

Mr. Y J Kim President, Samsung Electronics Pakistan stated that: “Consumer-centric innovation lies at the core of Samsung’s brand promise and this product embodies this very philosophy. The world’s first Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner addresses the issues of slower cooling in hot conditions and high electricity bills; providing unparalleled cooling comfort, while guaranteeing optimum energy efficiency.”

Closer Than Ever to the Action with Samsung TVs

They say there’s no substitute for actually being there in the stadium, with the sights and the sounds of the action all around you. But Samsung TVs enriches you with the same experience in the comfort of your own living room.

Samsung Electronics Pakistan has announced its new offer on TVs, to allow its consumers to have more thrilling football games experience.

Samsung’s offer will extend from June 1st till June 30th 2018, on selected range of TVs. Every buyer of selected Samsung televisions will be rewarded with another TV - absolutely Free.

The customers can now visit selected retail stores of Samsung or online retailers, to purchase a 65 inch QLED TV and get a free 40 inch FHD TV or a 65 inch UHD 4K TV and they will be rewarded with a 32 inch HD TV for Free. With the amazing 75 inch UHD 4K TV buyers get to enjoy a free 40 inch FHD TV. And with the 82 inch Premium UHD 4K TV buyers will receive a Free 43 inch UHD 4K TV. Visit http://www.samsung.com/pk/offer/biggamesoffers/ for more details.

Mr. Y J Kim President, Samsung Electronics Pakistan stated that: “Modern-day consumers seek mesmerizing home-entertainment experiences, with access to a virtually endless choice of high-quality content throughout their homes. Samsung is proud to bring Pakistani consumers this amazing offer with the purchase of our world class TV’s.”

The new TVs from Samsung offer unprecedented technology to provide immersive viewing experiences, allowing the viewers to live the moment as if they are in the football stadium to be closer to this popular game excitement.

GREE Electronics promises Complete BTU capacity, quality and Reliability

GREE Electronics is a globally leading brand of electronics and air-conditioners. Gree has been introducing throughout its line-up of split AC’s and floor standing AC’s based on GREE’s world class inverter technology. For more eco-friendliness and energy-saving, these highly efficient unitsare highly rated in terms of energy efficiency and performance thereby earning them international recognition. Gree products are distributed in Pakistan by DWP Group.

Gree’s current series of splits and floor standing inverter AC’s offer full BTU capacity as claimedand have anEuropean Compliant rating and an Energy Efficiency Class of A+ (Up to 60% Electricity Saving) along with filters to ensure a healthy and pure environment, while promising a high Energy-Efficiency Ratio (EER) to save maximum energy. These units can also maintain a stable performance during voltage-fluctuations, and can even start with a low voltage of 150V. These products greatly reduce electricity consumption and the overall cost of air cooling.

Gree Pakistan stated that: “Our series of splits and floor standing inverter AC’sare a revolutionary range of products. Gree has been consistently innovating new technologies to create the best-suited products, in accordance with the expert insights and the changing needs of the consumers. Due to the hot weather conditions, rising costs and unstable supply of electricity in Pakistan, Gree has created the most reliable air conditioners, to ensure best performance in the country’s environment and climate.”

Gree air conditioners are recommended by numerous experts and technology institutions internationally. Gree engineers have a strategic operational vision that inspires innovation to ensure advancement and enrichment of technology. Gree is always thankful to its valuable customers who have helped in the company’s continued success.

Today, Gree Air Conditioners are conveniently available in 195 countries. Gree Electric Appliances enjoys complete trust of 300 million satisfied customers, reflecting its unfaltering reliability and highest quality.