LG OPENS INTERACTIVE BUSINESS INNOVATION CENTRE IN DUBAI

LG Electronics (LG) announced the opening of its Information Display Business Innovation Centre (BIC) in Dubai, UAE. The showroom represents more than just a platform to showcase LG’s cutting-edge digital signage, but an experience centre where customers can interact with the latest technology and explore the possibilities that LG’s B2B solutions offer.

From sliding doors and conference room glass partitions made of Transparent OLED Signage, to drive-thru and QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) digital signage, conference rooms with all-in-one videoconferencing screens, LED displays for various commercial usage and a home cinema with a massive Micro LED display, the facility aims to showcase the versatility of LG’s B2B solutions and provide visitors with a firsthand look at how these products and solutions can transform and elevate their home and business environments.

“Customers need more than just a demonstration of products; they desire an interactive experience that showcases the full capabilities of technology. Our

Aveva Names New Ceo

AVEVA has announced Caspar Herzberg as CEO. With more than 25 years’ software and industry experience, Caspar brings a deep understanding of how technology can transform and reshape industries, enabling innovation and driving responsible use of resources.

Caspar joined AVEVA in 2021 as Chief Revenue Officer and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2022. AVEVA has recently been acquired by Schneider Electric, and as AVEVA CEO, he will also be a member of the Schneider Electric Executive Committee.

Prior to joining AVEVA, Caspar led all aspects of Schneider Electric’s business in over 80 countries as President, Middle East & Africa. He started his business career at Accenture based out of its London office and worked in extensive digital transformations for the global

Business Innovation Centre in Dubai has been designed with this in mind, providing customers with an engaging, hands-on experience that showcases the potential of LG’s display solutions. We are excited to demonstrate to our customers how LG’s latest products can add value in practically any commercial sector or area in their life,” said LG Electronics Middle East & Africa Regional CEO, Ilhwan Lee.

Visitors at the Innovation Centre will be greeted by LG’s Transparent OLED Automatic Door at the entrance of the showroom, demonstrating new ways to communicate with customers and employees, as well as an advertising tactic to the consumers. At the centre is the eye-catching dual screen display using 1.5mm LED Pillar and Transparent LED film allowing continuous viewing of two different contents for an amazing visual effect. Another key installation is the 10m x 2.7m Fine Pitch LED screen showcasing kinetic realisation using real curve and a 90° corner design. energy sector. At Cisco, Caspar led sales and services for over ten years, developing smart cities strategies, technology innovation and business master plans for the private and public sector in China, Asia, Japan, Australia, the USA, and Europe.

The Innovation Centre is divided into special themed areas. The Retail Zone showcases LG’s Transparent OLED Signage which responds to viewers’ touch as well as illuminate the space behind the display, visually enhancing the objects behind it. The QSR Zone highlights LG’s IP rated outdoor displays and back-office screens perfect for Drive-Thru experience as well as menu board screens and a self-ordering Kiosk. The Meeting Rooms boasts of LG’s All-in-One conferencing solution for next level work meetings while in the Home Cinema Area, visitors can experience the amazing 163-inch Micro LED Display, the LG MAGNIT. With its huge size and super picture quality, it can provide viewers with a sense of immersion and make every viewing experience memorable.

Explore LG’s innovative B2B solutions in LG’s Business Innovation Centre, located at LG Electronics MEA HQ, X3WR+24J Mina Jebel Ali, JAFZA, Dubai UAE.

Caspar replaces Peter Herweck, who will become CEO of Schneider Electric from May 4th, 2023.

Caspar Herzberg, CEO of AVEVA, said: “It is a privilege to take over from Peter Herweck, who has led the company through a time of transformation and renewal. We have a great opportunity ahead of us, having brought together three market-leading software portfolios–Schneider Electric Software, AVEVA and OSIsoft. We are now one of the world’s top industrial software providers, trusted by over 90% of industrial companies from energy, water and food to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and smart cities. We plan to drive value for our customers with integrated data, AI-infused applications, accelerating their journey to the cloud and providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to reduce total cost of ownership.

“My vision for the future is a completely connected world, where industrial teams use integrated data to collaborate beyond their own four walls. Together with suppliers, partners and customers, they uncover new synergies, reduce waste and create new opportunities. At AVEVA, we are uniquely positioned to enable our customers to thrive in this new connected industrial economy. I’m looking forward, alongside our hugely talented teams, to empowering our customers to design better, operate more efficiently and solve the most critical challenges for industry, infrastructure and our planet.”