GREE Actively Participated at the HVACR Exhibition at Expo Lahore

GREE Electronics is a globally leading enterprise of air-conditioners. Its high quality products are distributed in the Pakistan market by the DWP Group. This innovative technology leader is among the key participants at the 24^th International HVACR Exhibition, held from 30^th March – 2^nd April 2017, at the Expo Center Johar Town Lahore.

Gree has been consistently innovating new technologies to create the best-suited products, in accordance with the experts’ insights and the changing needs of the consumers. At this Expo, Gree’s exhibition area was the largest and demonstrated a wide range of heavy and light, commercial and residential units. Representatives of gree team were available for on spot queries and demonstration of both commercial and residential air conditioners.

Country Manager of Gree HVAC, Mr. Malik Tariq stated on this occasion, “Due to the hot weather conditions, rising costs and unstable supply of electricity, Gree has created the most reliable air conditioners by incorporating latest HVAC technology, to ensure best performance in the country’s environment and climate”

Gree Electronics is the top rated global enterprise, having 9 production plants all over the world and catering their products to 195 countries. DWP is the official brand partner of Gree in Pakistan. Both Gree’s marketing and technical support team actively participated at the Expo. Being the pioneering innovator in air conditioning technology - Gree is committed, never to compromise on the quality of its components.

Pre-book the Huawei P10 & Win exciting goodies

Huawei, the global technology-leading company in telecommunications will be taking pre-booking orders by tomorrow for its latest innovative device – the P10, available in 3 exciting colours; Prestige gold, Dazzling blue and Graphite black. Pre-bookings will be available at all Huawei brand outlets, letting customers win free Huawei goodies.

Huawei P10 is a combination of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software.  P10 introduces the first-ever Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing on a smartphone in various different colours. P10 is the first phone to have Leica lens built-in its front camera. It has an improved front camera with a wide angle feature which captures better group photos. Taking portrait photos has never been better. It lets the users take professional photo’s which was only possible with a DSLR.

The Gift box for the first 300 customers includes a special priority gift box with an exclusive A1 health band. For all other pre-booking orders, Huawei is giving away limited- edition Huawei branded gift boxes containing exciting Goodies along with a super-fast Huawei charger.

Huawei is giving a one year warranty along with a 1 year Huawei Care Plus package with this device. This will include both accidental damage repair as well as postal repair services in case of any accidental damage to the device within this time period. This mind blowing master piece will be available all over Pakistan for the price of just Rs. 59,999. The leading telecom operator in Pakistan - Zong is offering a Free 4G SIM + 12GB data with the purchase of every Huawei P10 for the first three months. Customers can pre-book this cutting edge device at all Huawei brand outlets starting April 1^st to April 7^th .

Huawei P10 is equipped with a powerful Kirin 960 processor and EMUI 5.1. Layered on top of the machine learning algorithm is Huawei Ultra Memory. First, the machine learning algorithm learns the behavioral patterns of its user. Then, Huawei Ultra Memory anticipates app-usage and manages RAM, loading and outperforming the most-used apps and services faster, making multitasking easier. EMUI 5.1 also improves touch response with a faster touch control driver, predictive touch tracking and parallel graphics rendering.

Huawei is rapidly emerging as an innovative industry leader within the electronics and telecommunications arena, aiming to deliver exceptional services to the rapidly expanding segment of smartphone users in Pakistan, who seek powerful global connectivity.

Khushhali Microfinance Bank to overhaul Core Banking and Digital Platform with Temenos & NDC

Khushhali Microfinance Bank, today announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire the leading Core Banking System by Temenos (the software specialist for banking and finance). The system will be implemented by National Data Consultant (NDC) a specialized Fintech solution provider and Temenos Certified Partner in the MEA region.

With Khushhali bank’s selection of Temenos Core Banking system along with Pakistan Model Bank for its Retail and MSME services the bank will also implement Temenos connect, FCM, Insight and Risk as their new digital solution.

A.F.F. Ferguson & Co. (a member firm of PwC network) has provided consultancy services for Khushhali bank’s core banking application selection and will also provide consultancy in implementation phase.

KHUSHHALI will be the 11^th Bank to acquire Temenos Core Banking system in Pakistan. On the occasion, President Khushhali Microfinance Bank said, “Our ambition to reach out to the financially excluded with quality products and services will be facilitated by the investment in a strong technology foundation. We look forward to working with Temenos & NDC on this transformational journey”.

Khushhali Microfinance Bank is a pioneer institution amidst Pakistan’s microfinance banking industry, having been created in 2000 to address the challenges of poverty and access to finance. NDC is a leading provider of IT solutions focused towards the Banking and Financial industry in Pakistan, Middle East & Africa region. Temenos Group AG (SIX: TEMN), headquartered in Geneva, is a market leading software provider, partnering with banks and other financial institutions to transform their businesses and stay ahead of a changing marketplace. 

Discover New Possibilities with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8＋: Smartphones without Limit

Galaxy S8+ , Galaxy S8 , Unpacked2017

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Deliver Stunning Infinity Display, Connected Ecosystem of Services and an Intelligent Interface

 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the Galaxy S8 and S8+ to the world, a smartphone that pushes the boundaries of traditional smartphones with its seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings. With the launch of multiple services and apps, as well as a stunning Infinity Display for immersive viewing experiences, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ bring a new level of functionality and convenience, opening up a galaxy of possibilities.

“The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ usher in a new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are our testament to regaining your trust by redefining what’s possible in safety and marks a new milestone in Samsung’s smartphone legacy.”

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The Galaxy S8 builds on Samsung’s heritage of creating stunning designs and functional devices. Available in 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+, the Infinity Display and bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions and makes multi-tasking more convenient. The Galaxy S8’s compact design enables comfortable one-handed operation and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on both the front and back for durability and a high-quality finish.

·         • Premium Camera: The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are equipped with an advanced 8MP F1.7 Smart autofocus front camera and 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing.

·         • Powerful Performance: Packing powerful performance and connectivity, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature the industry’s first 10nm processor, enabling heightened speed and efficiency. It is also gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for up to 1 Gbps so users can quickly download files, regardless of the file size.

·         • Robust Entertainment: As the world's first mobile device certified by the UHD Alliance as MOBILE HDR PREMIUMTM, Galaxy S8 and S8+ let you see the same vibrant colors and contrasts that the filmmakers intended while watching your favorite shows. In addition, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ offer next-level gaming experiences with vivid and superior graphic technology, as well as Game Pack, featuring top game titles, including select titles supported by the Vulkan API.

·         • Global Standard in Mobile Security: The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are built on Samsung Knox, a defense-grade security platform. In addition, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will offer a wide selection of biometric technologies including a fingerprint scanner, iris scanner and facial recognition so users can select a secure biometric authentication method that works best for them.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will also come with the foundational Galaxy features that our customers have come to love, including:

·         • IP68 water and dust resistance

·         • MicroSD support up to 256GB

·         • Always-on display

·         • Fast and wireless charging capabilities

 Beyond the Phone Experiences

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ offers robust portfolio of products and services, elevating the both devices experience for premiere mobile productivity and connectivity.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ unlock the new Gear VR with Controller, powered by Oculus. Enabling convenient one-handed control and navigation, the controller provides better motion interaction when accessing interactive VR content. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will also connect to the new Gear 360 to create 4K 360-degree videos and 15MP photos.

Leveraging the processing power of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ for enhanced productivity, Samsung DeX is a unique solution that transforms your smartphone into a desktop by providing a secure desktop-like experience. With Samsung DeX, users can easily display and edit data from their phone, making working from a smartphone faster and smarter.

In addition, as more IoT devices enter the market and the connected network becomes more complex, Samsung Connect simplifies smart device management. With Samsung Connect, users can easily activate IoT-enabled devices through a quick three-step configuration process and manage all connected devices through one integrated app.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ also come with the enhanced Samsung Health service, expanding one of Samsung’s most widely used services with 60 million monthly active users and 11 million daily active users worldwide. Samsung Health includes tele-health (U.S.-only), personal coaching, social capabilities that redefine traditional health and fitness.

Users can leave their physical wallet behind with Samsung Pay, turning their Galaxy S8 and S8+ into a digital wallet they can use almost anywhere they’d use a credit or debit card. With more than 870 worldwide banking partnerships, Samsung Pay has processed more than 240 million transactions to date.

New high-performance earphones tuned by AKG by Harman, offering uncompromised audio for unbeatable sound quality, will come as an in-box accessory. These earphones will have a comfortable hybrid canal fit for better noise cancellation and will be made from anti-tangle metal-fabric material.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available starting on April 21, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.

Huawei and Ricostru partner to bring a new aesthetic to technology by reconstructing smartphone accessories

In a step to bring a new aesthetic to technology, Huawei Consumer Business Group partnered with emerging Chinese fashion label Ricostru to reconstruct the design language in its upcoming smartphone accessories. Believing that design is one of the key elements in technology, Huawei combines its advanced engineering expertise with the futuristic design aesthetic of Ricostru to elevate the beauty of its future smartphones and offer consumers a unique experience.

GloryZhang, CMO of Huawei Consumer Business Group said, “We are very excited to work with Rico, a talented new figure in fashion design, to bring a new aesthetic concept to smartphone accessories for Huawei. We strongly believe that technology should be artistic, allowing consumers to express their self-identity, and Huawei’s market-leading products will be further augmented by Rico’s craft and vision.”

Rico Manchit Au, founder of Ricostru said, “Huawei is a company with a compelling vision. The marriage between their advanced engineering and my futuristic design concept is thrilling. I’m looking forward to bringing something new to the design of smartphone accessories.”

Ricostru was founded in 2011 in China, by Rico Manchit Au. Coming from the Italian word ‘ricostruzione’ meaning reconstruction, the label represents the uniqueness of ideas in every individual as well as the power of construction. Known for its minimalistic style and innovative crafting, Ricostrucombines the traditional and futuristic in its designs. Rico earned acknowledgement and support from the international fashion world, being included in the prestigious “Vogue Talent Corner” in 2012 and presenting her SS17 collection at Armani/Theater during Milan Fashion Week.

As the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, Huawei CBG debuted on the prestigious Interbrand Best Global Brands list in 2014 and rose to number 72 in 2016. This partnership comes after the success of Huawei’s recent devices including the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, which have exceeded 10 million global shipments worldwide.

Six Pakistanis Recognized Among Top 1% of the Global-tech Talent.

Crossover hires Chief Architects in Java and Ruby in a single day with Job Offers of US$ 600,000

Six Pakistanis made Pakistan proud by securing jobs at the Crossover international hiring tournament. These six individuals are now being considered among the top 1 percent of the global talent in the world.

61 programmers from Punjab and Sindh participated in the gaming competition, where six ended up securing USD 100,000 per annum per candidate.  More than 500 senior tech talent from across Pakistan registered for the competition.

Andy Tryba, Chief Executive Officer, Crossover in a message said that Crossover is planning to run more tournaments in Karachi and Islamabad based on Lahore experiment to hire over 200 senior software architects in Pakistan and bring an additional $20M/year worth of employment to Pakistan economy in 2017.

The first National Freelancing Convention #NFC17 was held under the auspices of Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), a unique initiative jointly organized by the PITB and Crossover, participated by more than 500 applicants through highly gamified and competitive process of three rounds. The round finished with a technical interview for on the spot job offer by Crossover.

The leading work from home company, Crossover, hired six (o6) Chief Architects in Java and Ruby in a single day. The successful candidates of technical interview have been given full time / remote job offer paying worth $100, 000/- per year. Crossover also paid asign up winning bonus of $5,000 to the champion of the tournament.Crossover has successfully tested this concept in Turkey, Russia, Romania, Poland and Ukraine.

Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif appreciated the talent hunting activity by Crossover and hoped that the activity would benefit the economy of Pakistan.  Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab and Chairman PITB, Dr. Umar Saif said that technology was creating jobs around the globe while incubators, Startups and freelancing co-working spaces were playing pivotal role in this regard. Pakistan being the third largest English speaking and 9^th mobile user country, with 60 % population comprising of youth in the world has vast potential to exercise technology in every field, he added.

Crossover (also known as Crossover for Work) not only connects companies to the best talent from around the world, but also provides a seamless end-to-end solution for remote team management. Crossover connects talent from around the globe with companies who are looking to hire only the best. Crossover has more than 2200 people from 98 different countries working full time (40 hrs/wk) for its clients.

Gree introduces new models of LOMO series air-conditioners

Gree - a globally leading enterprise of air-conditioners has introduced its new models in series of LOMO non-inverter ACs, promising many innovative features. For more eco-friendliness and energy-saving, these highly efficient ACs are filled with R410A Refrigerant. Its innovative technology reduces the chance of ozone layer depletion.

This new series (LM4L/LM8L/LM4L) of Air Conditioners is equipped with six health-filters to ensure a healthy and pure environment, while promising an Energy-Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 3.2, to save maximum energy. It also maintains a stable voltage-supply during voltage-fluctuations, while it can even start with a low voltage of 150V. These ACs are now available in 3 attractive designs. These products reduce electricity consumption and the overall cost of air-conditioning.

The Marketing Manager of DWP Group, official brand partner of Gree in Pakistan stated that: “This new series of LOMO non-inverter ACs will prove to be a revolutionary range of products. We want our conventional units equally beneficial as our inverters. 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.”

There are various brands of ACs available at varying prices; it is evident that the lower-priced air conditioner brands do not provide the high level of performance and reliability promised by Gree. So, in the long-run, Gree AC proves to be the most economical and reliable product, with consistent performance and low-maintenance costs.