Pristine sound quality with EcoStar’s Sound Bar Systems

EcoStar is a nationwide brand of electronics which defines technological excellence in terms of its products. EcoStar recently launched its flagship Sound Bar Systems, having stylish sleek design and exceptional sound quality; truly letting customers experience the cinematic audio performance.  

EcoStar Sound Bars are an exceptional range of speakers systems and woofers, having sleek built design, tremendous sound quality and a top-quality bass; making your home a personal theatre, whereby giving you the cinema experience. So never miss a beat with EcoStar’s pristine sound quality systems.  

The SB-D600 is a USB/TF supported, 3.5mm AUX input and Bluetooth function, having full-function remote control system, whose power (RMS) is 50W+25W x2. The SB-D700 is a sound system with a 6.5’ subwoofer, equipped with a touch control system and is operated by Bluetooth, USB, and a 3.5mm AUX input. This speaker system also boasts HMRI ARC, Optical and Coaxial Input systems, whose power (RMS) is also 50W+25W x2. Price of SB-D700 & SB-D600 is Rs. 11990/- & 8,990/- respectively.

EcoStar is a brand of electronics that reflects technological excellence. In Pakistan, DWP Group is the official distributor of EcoStar that ensures nationwide availability of its products, along with prompt after-sales support, through an extensive network of outlets.

PTCL and Wateen to Sponsor the 10th Annual TeleCON 2017

Continuing the legacy for the 10^th year now, the Pakistan Telecommunication and ICT Conference (TeleCON 2017) (www.shamrockconferences.net) is going to be held on 18^th May, 2017, at the Ramada Hotel in Islamabad, in which Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Wateen Telecom Limited have pledged to be the main sponsors. The theme for this insightful conference is “Pakistan in the wake of Revolutionary Technologies and Solutions”.

Attending the TeleCON 2017 as Chief Guest, is the Honorable Ms. Anusha Rahman Khan – Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecommunications, whereas the Keynote address will be delivered by the Honorable Mr. Syed Ismail Shah - Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). Honorable Ms. Jehan Ara - President of Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and Honorable Mr. Yusuf Hussain - Chief Executive of ICT R&D Fund are amongst the distinguished speakers at the forum.

Mr. Menin Rodrigues – President and CEO of SHAMROCK Communications Pvt. Ltd., stated: “The TeleCON has evolved over the years as one of the most influential platforms for the discussion of prolific ideas, while staying up-to-date with the ever-changing trends in this sector to boost economic performance. The TeleCON is orchestrated every year with the objective of discussing the key challenges and opportunities in order to expand outreach, broadband and wireless connectivity, all while ensuring mobility, safety and security.”  

Organized by SHAMROCK Conferences International, in cooperation with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the relevant ministries, this insightful forum is truly a prestigious assemblage of industry specialists, experts, regulators, technologists, professionals, visionaries, experts, academia, emerging media and investors from national and global enterprises and institutions.

Innovative ideas for enhancing Foreign-Direct Investments (FDI) will also be discussed and evaluated at the TeleCON 2017 along with discerning discussions on much-needed regulations in regards of cyber-crime, data security, safer exchange of information and other industry related challenges.

EcoStar has launched Boom Box 39 inches LED TV

A chic and elegant design most suited to the aspiring customers’ living environs

Equipped with Boom Box and cutting-edge technology, the slim, sleek and an artful EcoStar 39 inches LED leaves viewers spellbound with its powerful sound effects which inundate with the feelings of sound roar.

EcoStar TV sound bar/sound strip at front bottom ushers the sensation of ultimate adventure due to its premium and unmatched sound quality. A unique and pleasing sound makes it an exceptional product, most suited to the living     areas and bedrooms in any household.

The aesthetics of design which contains front speakers and a powerful sound bar/strip at the bottom of the screen would make the beholder fly in imagination with theater or cinematic feel.

It offers spectacular HD quality, closest to natural colors and sharp pictures without a blur.

EcoStar’s powerful DynaCon Technology makes picture clearer and closer to nature. This latest and unique technology increases the dynamic ratio of the black color, giving a depth to the picture in real sense of the word.

As one of the all-time successful models of EcoStar LEDs to suit every need of customers, it is really a hi-tech work of genius offering much more in one TV. It promises to add value with its unique sound feature and affordable price. Customers will experience a great picture with no compromises. Its silky design and impeccable technology takes entertainment at its best.

Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Launch Event held at Hazoori Bagh, Shahi Qila in Lahore

Following the launch in New York, Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices have now launched in Pakistan. This prestigious launch event was held on 5thMay 2017 at Hazoori Bagh, Shahi Qila in Lahore; the historical garden aging back to 1818 which is encircled by the icons of Mughal culture.

This prestigious launch event was attended by numerous famous celebrities and well-known industry experts. The President Samsung Pakistan – Mr. J. H. Lee said; “I am proud to say that the S series is one of the most-admired smartphone series in this era of technology. Not only will the Galaxy S8 and S8+ deliver superior durability, amazing visual appeal, enhanced functionality, high quality visuals and will also redefine the current smartphone trends.”

The S8 and S8+ displays are 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch respectively, having a resolution of QHD 2960 x 1440. Both the devices are equipped with Samsung Exynos 8895, 1.7GHz + 2.5GHz Octa-Core SoC and 4GB of RAM, making the devices’ run seamlessly. Since photography is a major part of the customer’s everyday life, S8 and S8+ both boasts a 12MP, F/1.7 rear camera and an 8MP front camera.

Mr. Umar Ghumman - Mobile Business  Head of Samsung Pakistan & Afghanistan highlighted the state-of-the-art technology Samsung brings to the table every time it launches a new device and stated: “We will continue to strive to deliver innovative ideas that shape the future of our world. Our consumers will get the chance to experience hands-on the smartphones’ beautifully crafted design and multicolored layers.”

Samsung is a truly global award-winning innovator in telecommunications, electronics and convergence technologies. Samsung is also playing a key role in strengthening the digital infrastructure and creating a sophisticated cellular eco-system in Pakistan.

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Crossover to bring more than USD 20 Million per Year worth of jobs to Pakistan

Global Technology Company Crossover Had a Successful Hiring Tournament in Karachi

PK / Austin, TX, USA – The global technology company Crossover ran a successful hiring tournament in Karachi, looking to hire the best talent from Pakistan. More than 300 programmers in Dot Net and Java technology applied in a highly competitive competition.

Crossover hires through a gaming tournament approach, where programmers have to go through a multiple round competition based on technical knowledge and a solution approach. The competition lasted for more than eight hours; the winners would be offered job contracts with an annual salary of USD 100,000 per person.

In his message to the participants, Andy Tryba, Chief Executive Officer, Crossover said "We're planning to run more tournaments across Pakistan, based on performance of this tournament, we're planning to hire over 200 senior software architects in Pakistan and bring an additional $20 million per annum worth of employment to Pakistan’s economy this year." He further said, "I'm a big believer of Pakistani talent. Earlier this year, Crossover hired eight senior software architects in Lahore. Now it's Karachi's turn, I believe we had even better results here. Our journey in Pakistan may continue with Islamabad".

The full day event was made out of multiple rounds, highly gamified and competitive process that finishes with a technical interview and on the spot job offer. At first round candidates were asked to be tested with their basic skills with a multiple choice test. The concept has been tested in Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Romania, Poland and Ukraine before bringing it to Pakistan.

The second half of the tournament was focused on project assignments and coding challenges, the top candidates who passed these rounds were invited to the interviews. Technical interview winners were offered full time / remote jobs offer paying worth $100K/Year.

The event was jointly organized by Crossover and Mishal Pakistan, the country partner institute of the Global Competitiveness and Benchmarking Network, World Economic Forum.

Earlier, in March 2017, Crossover organized a similar competition in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board, for Java and Ruby programmers. Eight programmers were hired with an average salary of USD 100,000, creating jobs of worth USD 800,000 in a single day from Pakistan.

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. Crossover is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA. It operates 100% remotely. So Crossover’s global talent network is located across nearly 100 countries, working from any location where they can be most effective. 

Be Smart & Open Your Savings Accounts’ - ‘Enviro’ Electronics

Enviro - a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of home appliances, consumer-electronics and power-solutions has recently launched the revolutionary Smart DC Inverter Airconditioner, which puts an end to the misery caused in summers, truly standing by its slogan, ‘Be smart & open your savings account’.

Enviro’s Smart DC Inverter is the ideal choice for consumers wanting the maximum cooling in the minimum price. With the all new Twin Rotary Compressor Technology, the room gets completely chilled regardless of the temperature or low voltage, whereby providing 75% energy savings simultaneously.

Equipped with the Japanese SmartChip Technology, the DC inverter has a 15% quick-cooling capacity and a 4D air-flow technology which provides chilled cooling in a much greater area compared to the conventional airconditioners. Through this vibrant campaign and TVC, the company aims to achieve a stronger brand-image and gain more popularity.

  

Being a part of the prestigious Ruba-SEZ Group of companies, Enviro is a progressive global enterprise, with a vision to be acknowledged globally as a trustworthy market-leader with a status for excellence in performance. The ergonomically designed, easy-to-use products are tailor-made to meet the needs of the Pakistani households and suit the environment.

All Enviro products come with a valid warranty that is backed by the promise of prompt after-sales service all over Pakistan. For more Information kindly visit their website: http://www.enviro.com.pk/about.php

Huawei Smartphone Shipmentsup 21.6% year-on-year in Q1 2017

Today, Huawei Consumer Business Group announced that in Q1 2017, it shipped 34.55 million Smartphones, this amounts to a year-on-year increase of 21.6%. According toIDC, Huawei’s global smartphone market share further increased to 9.8%, consolidating its position in the top three smartphone vendors in the world.

In Q1 2017, Huawei achieved breakthrough growth in many countries. Its smartphone shipments increased by over 50% year-on-year in 52 countries, 32 of which saw growth of over 100%. In China and Europe, Huawei smartphone shipments maintained robust growth of 20% and 15% respectively. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, smartphone shipments increase over 70% .

In addition, significant growth was achieved in the high-end smartphone sector, boosted by the global sales of the HUAWEI P9 series and HUAWEI Mate 9, further demonstrating Huawei’s increased influence as a global high-end brand. In Q1, the proportion of middle and high range (2000 RMB or above $300) smartphone increased 11% on the same period last year.

According to GfK, for the global high-end market of 500 USD and above, Huawei held 9.7% market share in February 2017, reaching 10% in 9 countries, including China, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa, Poland and other key markets.

The latest HUAWEI P10 series flagship smartphone, which is now available in over 30 markets since its launch on February 26, 2017, is gaining huge popularity among consumers all over the world thanks to the outstanding photography experience it provides.

Huawei is also confounding the sluggish sales of the overall tablet market. Huawei’s tablet business has grown significantly in both the enterprise and consumer spaces with shipments rising over 70% year-on-year.

“Thanks to the growing global recognition of Huawei products and the Huawei brand, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s influence has further increased as a high-end brand in Q1 2017,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Moving forward, Huawei Consumer Business Group will be focused on improving customer service, and building up its presence within sales channels, retail, branding, marketing, services and other sectors, to proactively streamline operations enhance the overall customer experience. Meanwhile, Huawei Consumer Business Group will continue to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) products and innovations. These will provide users with excellent experiences and cement Huawei as a leader in emerging technologies while establishing the company as a cultural technology brand loved by consumers the world over.”