Mobility Monthly Magazine
June 2017
Issue 06
Volume 14
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EDITORIAL 6 News 8 Launchpad 12 Guest Column 14 Mr. Raj Menon, EVP, Head- Customer Experience Solutions, Aurionpro
Featured 15 HGD India
Special story
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COMPUTEX 2017 InnoVEX the world’s best platform for global startups
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SSKY S9007: The Feature King
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Moto Z2 Play
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Essential tips to protect Smartphone’s
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Prof. N.K. Goyal: A Man of Many Dimensions and A Doyen of ICT Industry
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COMPUTEX 2017 the largest IT trade show of Asia The COMPUTEX 2017 expo, co-organized by TAITRA and Taipei Computer Association (TCA), was held in Taipei from May 30 to June 3, 2017. This year there were more than 41,378 international visitors from 167 countries. Number of visitors from India too registered over 20% growth.
There were many new innovations on the mobility front including in VR, gaming, IoT, etc. There were many innovations on the convergence front too tacking the mobile technology to the next level. For instance, Acer Switch 5 was an innovatively-crafted detachable, which is as powerful as a laptop, as mobile and as a tablet. And there were many more.
Soon most of the gadgets displayed at Computex 2017 are expected to reach the retail stores in soon to enthuse the consumers.
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BIF Celebrates World Telecom Day Lauds ISRO’s launch of GSAT 9
Ola announced the launch of its Progressive Web App (PWA), a lightweight mobile website that offers users, especially in smaller towns and cities, an app-like experience on simple smartphones, requiring a fraction of the data used by native apps. Ola’s PWA will enable the use of its platform across hundreds of cities in India and addresses a significant market opportunity of customers and driver partners. Announced at the Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco today, PWA will operate in ways that address the local consumer needs and provide light and agile functionality, enabling Ola to magnify its reach to tier two, three, and four cities across India. Ola’s PWA, which consumes only 50 KB data on first payload and 10 KB on subsequent loads, will emerge as the preferred option for cab booking for thousands of non-frequent app users. Additionally, PWA presents itself as a convenient option for Outstation and Rental customers who can now access Ola through this light application on their mobile phones and desktops/laptops alike.
Huawei Expands Telco OS Communications Industry Digital Transformation Partner Program
Acer India Appointed Sanjoy Bhattacharya as National Head for Display Products
World Telecom and Information Society Day, Broadband India Forum (BIF) lauded the latest brilliant achievement of ISRO in launching the Regional Communication Satellite for South Asia –GSAT 9 to fulfill the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji and pointed out that this historic step highlights the great possibilities of modernized Satcom for connecting and delivering broadband in a large country like India which has significant stretches lying in remote and inaccessible areas. In a function by BIF to celebrate the World Telecom & Information Society Day 2017, the tremendous possibilities of modernized Satcom for India were highlighted by all speakers.
Huawei announced the expansion of their Telco OS Partner Program to stimulate joint go-to-market approaches and solutions with Service (SI) partners. As part of this initiative, the company also announced that it has signed an Alliance Memorandum of Understanding with Infosys to explore joint solutions in the Business Support Systems (BSS) domain. This announcement was made at the TM Forum Live! 2017, where both companies are participating. Building from the initial focus, the program is now being expanded to include Service partners to accelerate the delivery of joint solutions based on Huawei Telco OS products and partner consulting, systems integration and application management services.
Blaze: An AI-based Conversational Bot Ventures in India
After a successful stint in Singapore, the people that brought you the world’s first legal Internet-based Digital Video Recorder, RecordTV, have recently launched Blaze in India. Blaze is an AI-based conversational bot that searches the web for the hottest news, videos, tweets and delivers stories – in fact, anything that is trending – right to your Facebook Messenger. This bot acts as a personal news buddy that provides latest trends in the country – whether Top Stories, Cricket, Bollywood or International News to its consumers without consuming any additional space in a smartphone.
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Acer India is delighted to announce the appointment of Sanjoy Bhattacharya, as the National Business Manager for Display products which includes projectors, monitors and large format displays. Sanjoy will lead a talented and experienced team to drive Acer to the No.1 position in overall display business (Monitor, Projector & LFDs). Sanjoy comes with a rich work experience of 24 years in the IT industry having worked with many IT companies since 1993. He has vast experience in hardcore IT peripherals & Display business and was associated with organizations like TVSE, Redington & LG Electronics. During his tenure with LG, he was able to position LG as the No. 1 in market share in the non-bundle market.
Manisha Sood Quits Fitbit, Joins Apple
Manisha Sood, Country General Manager in FITBIT, USbased wearable device company, has left the company to join Apple. Though no formal announcement has been made in this regard, we have received this information from a reliable source in the industry. Manisha was responsible for leading the sales and marketing function of the small & medium business within India in Microsoft. She was associated with Microsoft from 2013 and served the company for over two years. Manisha had also served the storage company SanDisk as a Country Manager – India and SAARC. She held that position in SanDisk for seven years. She was also associated with Kodak as a Country Manager – Digital & Applied Imaging.
Cweb’s Holding Company Alibaba Group Reports 271% Increase In Digital Media & Entertainment Revenue For Fy17; Revenue Jumps 234% In Q4 (Yoy)
UCWeb Inc’s holding company, Alibaba Group has
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reported a 271% jump (year-onyear) in its Digital Media and Entertainment revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The information was released as part of Alibaba Group Holding Limited’s financial results for the full year and quarter ended March 31, 2017. The unit’s revenue for Q4 stands at US$571 million, recording a 234% increase yearover-year. Mobile internet services revenue from UCWeb businesses, including mobile search and news feeds, as well as apps and game publishing across China as well as key global markets like India and Indonesia are key contributors to the revenue rise.
Microsoft hosts its first-ever Accessibility Summit in India
Microsoft India hosted its first-ever Accessibility Summit in the country to enhance technology access for people with
disabilities. The summit aimed at demonstrating the business value of accessible technology for organizations, the need for a collaborative ef- fort as well as assessing policy’s role in creating an accessible India. The summit brought together leaders from the government, non-profit organizations, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and budding technologists to present their views and best practices around accessibility and technology’s potential in aiding inclusion. A platform to discuss, imagine and bring new perspectives for innovative use of technology Through a series of constructive sessions, the conference focused on the role of technology in creating accessible businesses, scalable and sustainable models for skilling youth with disability. It also examined how assistive technologies can help in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Learning Disabilities (SLD). There was a special focus on the need for regulatory policies for innovation on accessible technologies and inclusive hiring practices
Indus OS Partners with Digital Turbine to Monetize 1 Billion Smartphone Users in Emerging Markets
India is the world’s fastest growing smartphone market, with an estimated 125 million smartphones expected to be sold in India in 2017. Further, over the next three years, it is estimated that 500 million people in India will transition to smartphones, and an overwhelming majority of these people will be users who don’t understand English. Indus OS is built ground-up to meet the local market needs and currently supports 12 major languages. It currently has partnerships with 8 major Indian OEMs and has made giant strides in its vision is to help connect a billion smartphone users in emerging markets.
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Samsung, MSME Ministry Widen Partnership for Samsung Technical School; Scholarships for Girl Students Announced
Samsung India signed an MoU with the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) for its Samsung Technical School initiative, renewing its partnership for 10 existing schools run across the country and also adding two new MSM E - S a m s u n g Technical Schools at Bengaluru and Jamshedpur. With this, the number of schools in partnership with the Ministry of MSME goes up to 12. Samsung runs another 10 such schools in collaboration with Departments of Technical Education in different states such as Rajasthan, Kerala, Bihar, Delhi and West Bengal, taking the total to 22. Reinforcing its commitment to the government’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, Samsung also announced the MSME-Samsung Technical School Scholarship program for girls and differently-abled trainees. A Meritorious Reward Program for toppers at these institutes has also been launched.
Fox Mobiles Appoints 587 Authorized Service Partners for Customer Support
Fox Mobiles announced the appointment of authorized service partners (ASP) across 29 states in India for all its feature phones. By appointing 587 ASPs, Fox Mobiles’ customers can now expect greater access to high-quality service, support and quicker turnarounds. “We are very excited about the developments happening at Fox Mobiles and 2017 will be a big year for us in terms of business and growth. The ASPs appointment will enable us to serve customers more effectively and quickly,” said Charanjit Singh Bijlani, Chief of Operations at Fox Mobiles. “We have grown in this industry due to our customers and we take pride to introduce the new ASPs that will provide a wide range of after sales services to Fox Mobiles customers wherever they are in India.”
Gionee India Ropes In Prabhas, Bahubali Star, as Brand Ambassador
Gionee India announced the onboarding of Prabhas as brand ambassador. This news comes as a big announcement considering Prabhas has earned nationwide recognition and popularity post the release of the blockbuster hit ‘Bahubali: The Conclusion’. Gionee, the leading youth marketer that is associated with leading stars and icons has made its plans of empowering every Hindustani with selfies clear with its move to sign up the powerful star from Bahubali.Gionee’s new campaign #Selfiestan introduces to the world a new generation of Hindustanis, who love to capture every expression and emotion of their life, completely changing the mindset and scenario of traditional forms of imaging in India.
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Garmin expands its portfolio of GPS equipment range in India
Ranging from basic, pocket sized units to navigators with built-in base maps, highsensitivity GPS/GLONASS receivers, IPX7 water rating and colour displays, Garmin offers an extensive range of GPS handhelds. The models come under Montana, Oregon, eTrex Touch, GPSMAP, eTrex and Rino series.
Intex Launches Android 7 Powered Aqua A4
The 4G-VoLTE Aqua A4 smartphone sports a 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) display, that offers sharp and vivid images and videos. Powered with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB RAM the device ensures smooth performance, multi-tasking and boasts of the latest Android Nougat 7.0 OS. The smartphone, weighing just 147gms, sports a sleek look and design giving the handset an elegant feel. Nougat introduces notable changes to the operating system and its development platform, including the ability to display multiple apps on-screen at once in a split-screen view, support for inline replies to notifications, and an expanded “Doze” power-saving mode that restricts device functionality once the screen has been off for a period of time.
Zen Mobile launches ‘Admire Joy’
Zen Mobile announced the launch of its thin and light Smartphone, Admire Joy, in an effort to strengthen its ZENERATION 4G-Volte Portfolio. The slim, light 4G VoLTE device has exciting camera features, a long battery life and its light weight design caters to users who are on the go and need to stay connected all day long. Admire Joy is exclusively available for booking on Shopclues. Designed for value, this power packed addition to the ZENERATION 4G Smartphone portfolio, delivers great performance at an affordable price of Rs. 3,777/.The power packed Admire Joy offers a rich experience with a range of stylish features. Backed by a 1.3GHz Quad Core processor and 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, the device allows users to effortlessly multitask by offering 768MB RAM, 8GB internal memory which is expandable up-to to 32 GB.
Meizu launched Meizu M5 Smartphone
Meizu expanded its product range in India with the launch of new smartphone Meizu M5. The new and stylish M5 smartphone comes as 32 GB variant only. Meizu M5 will be exclusively available on Tatacliq.com for INR 10,499 only. Meizu has exclusively tied up with Tatacliq.com to sell M5. This strategic tie up between Meizu and Tatacliq.com is being seen as a significant move by company to explore a completely new market segment in India.The new Meizu M5 sports an attractive and elegant look which is rooted to offer young cus-
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tomers an essence of quality and splendour. The transparent layer of UV coating with its R-angle curved design makes it a perfect companion to offer exquisite looks and superior build quality. In order to fulfil different aspiration of users, M5 is available in 2 exciting colours being blue and gold.
Lenovo Brings Its New Gaming Brand ‘Legion’ To India
Lenovo announced the launch of its dedicated brand for gaming – ‘Legion’, in India. The new gaming brand is the outcome of significant time spent building and listening to a global community of gamers to better understand what they value most. Legion enters India with two new powerful gaming laptops, Lenovo Legion Y520 and Y720 designed for casual and performance gamers who are on-the-go. With its state-of-the-art technology, the new laptops allow for a greater gaming experience in every sense – powering VR, better sound with Dolby, optional backlit keyboards, FHD IPS resolution and optimized cooling. Both laptops are equipped with up to 7th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and the latest NVIDIA discrete graphics cards to deliver that extra edge on performance.
Karbonn unveils ‘Aura Power 4G Plus’
Karbonn Mobiles announced the launch of its new offering –Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus. The new 4G offering by Karbonn is a powerful smartphone which promises to deliver the best in class specifications at a competitive price. Aura Power 4G Plus is powered with Li-ion 4000 mAh battery that promises a stand by time of upto 400 hours and talk time of upto 16 hours the Aura Power 4G Plus is a power packed performer that stays with you day and night. Now one does not need to worry about the life of their phone because come what may the Aura Power 4G plus will stand by you. The 4G VoLTE enabled and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. One of the attractive specifications of Aura Power 4G Plus include – a 12.7 cm (5 inch) screen with an HD IPS display that keeps you entertained with sharp display angles that provide a distinguished viewing experience.
Xiaomi launches Redmi 4 and Mi Router 3C in India
Xiaomi announced the launch of Redmi 4, along with the company’s first smart router in India, Mi Router 3C. Redmi 4 is the successor to the much-acclaimed Redmi 3S which was the #1 best-selling device in the online segment last year. Starting from INR 6,999, Redmi 4 is a 5-inch smartphone with a metal body and
launchpad a fingerprint sensor. It sports a beautiful symmetric design, with a 2.5D curved glass that makes the phone super elegant and extremely comfortable to hold. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-core processor and an Adreno 505 GPU, Redmi 4 offers high performance gaming and multitasking.
Quantum Hi Tech launches 10400mAh Power bank
Quantum announces a new addition to its dynamic range of portfolio, with ‘10400mAh Power bank’ that supports upto 85% conversion rate for optimized charging of your gadgets.
itel Mobile launched its latest smartphone Wish A41+, in its 4G portfolio
itel Mobile has now revealed its latest smartphone offering, Wish A41+, in its 4G portfolio. Equipped with a power-packed 2GB RAM, the VoLTE- and ViLTE-enabled 4G smartphone is a yet another feature-intensive product with unmatched speed and best-in-class multitasking capabilities. Extending several unparalleled specifications, including hard-to-find OTG support, at a price point of INR 6,590, the trendy smartphone is available in attractive colours of Mocha and Champagne.
Zooooop fast charging with iBall’s latest launch Type C 7500mAh Power Bank
iBall, known for its innovative and latest technology products, further reinforces the accessories market with the launch of its super intelligent PowerBank having fast charging technology – Zooooop with 7500mAh battery capacity, that lets you experience up to 75% faster charging with QC 2.0 and also comes with USB Type C port that is capable of charging the devices, as well as the PowerBank itself. With no compromise on its performance, iBall Power Bank is beautifully designed perfectly to match every style quotient in the shades of Silver & Rose Gold with metallic finish. It comes with dedicated button to let you check the battery status.
Bose Introduces New Soundlink Revolve Bluetooth Speakers
Bose announced its new SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+. With true omni-directional performance, and an entirely new acoustic design, Revolve speakers spread deep, jawdropping sound in every direction — from a seamless aluminum design. Both new Revolve models are just at home outside. They feature an IPX4-rating to withstand spills, rain, and pool splashes; and rugged durability to survive dings, drops, and bumps. A quarter-twenty thread on the bottom of each makes for easy mounting on a tri-pod for listening in the yard or an outdoor party.
Designed in colorful rim shades now carry your power in style! Mighty yet classic, the portable Power bank is not only your SOS, but also an eye-catching fashion eye accessory, with its summer funk colors. Lightweight and compact to carry, it comes with LED indictor to know the battery status, building ease in use. Manufactured suiting the dynamic performance the Power Bank comes with two USB ports for simultaneous charging, letting you stay in power all the time!
Panasonic launched a new range 4K Ultra HD TVs with UA7 sound system
Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd unveiled its home-entertainment experience with a new 2017 line-up of 4K Ultra HD TVs along with the UA7 sound system. Panasonic’s high-end 4K television series EX750 and EX600 are designed to deliver picture quality and sound, accurate to the filmmaker’s original vision. The high sound quality of UA7 sound system further boosts the viewing experience, bringing power to your movies and videos. The spectrum of screen sizes ranges from 43-inch to 65-inch across the 4K models. With this launch, the Japanese giant aims to capture 10% market share in the 4K TV segment by the end of FY17-18.
MuveAcoustics unveils the ultramodern ‘Impulse’ on-ear headphone!
MuveAcoustics one of India’s leading lifestyle audio solutions providers has been successful in etching a unique identity with its exceptional product offerings. The premium brand which also counts ace-cricketer ViratKohli as one of its patrons, has now rolled out’ Impulse’ – a feature intensive onear wired headphone. The limited-quantity headphone is available at a discounted price on Amazon.in. It is also available at your nearest Croma Store!
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Small is the new big! By - Raj Menon, EVP, Head - Customer Experience Solutions, Aurionpro
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one are the days of 4000 Sq Feet, 12 to 15 tellers and 6 to 8 hours of operation, technology is to pave way for more downsized branches with a smaller footprint. Walking over to multiple service desks to get information on various aspects of your banking requirements will be a thing of the past. As more and more customers rapidly adopt online modes of banking, branches struggle to stay profitable using their current model. The bank branches have no choice but to think about changing realities. Customers’ branch visits have decreased by 20 percent over the past decade and the history is about to change further. With integration of queue management systems you could get a token on your handheld device and manage your personal time much better without having to wait for a long time in queue. This way one can engage with the bank even before leaving his/her home adding to customer satisfaction. Cost pressures and reduced transaction based revenue will cause branches to downsize and become slim in size. Traditional transactional engagements involving a teller will rapidly shift to more automated and self-service technologies. The teller will be involved for an advisory or more consultative approach, predominantly driving more sales. The branch itself will wear a retail centric ambience with innovative lobby designs and the technology will stimulate customer engagement with employees. Brett King, the best-selling author of BANK 2.0, wrote in his blog Banking4Tomorroww, “It is conceivable that all the transactional elements within a branch will be moved to automated banking with electronic banking centers, automated branches, ATMs, or the Internet within the next 5-10 years. What then is left? The face-to-face, value-add of a real, live human interaction.” In the foreseeable future banks will add more automation points within their retail branches to create cost-effective retail centric banking operations. Aurionpro, an important player in fin-tech industry recently launched
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Virtual Teller Machine at an international banking exhibit. The Virtual Teller Machine has the potential to automate more than 90% of banking transactions. It uses Aurionpro’s ACE (Aurionpro Customer Experience) platform which is the converging point for all touch points. It is built on the strong foundation of an API centric framework and woven into the rich tapestry of HTML5 interfaces. It comprises of best business and social intelligence tools that enable seamless transition and contextual intelligence across all channels. With such platforms banks of the future have an opportunity to redefine the Omnichannel Customer Experience with a set of stable, secure and feature-rich multi-channel applications that are easy to use. The success of future branches will hinge on their ability to provide differentiated bouquet of services without missing out on any component including the frontline. Branch banks of the future must competitively augment their employees’ knowledge, professionalism and certification. They will need to upgrade skills of branch staff and keep them constantly aware of new bankrelated insights through continuous, real-time training. Traditional branches will have to adapt to changing scenario. ‘Bricks + clicks’ distribution model will significantly reduce the number of branches. With digitization moving towards mobile-first approach, the universal bankers will have to replace traditional tellers, and remote advisory services will have to be implemented with the support. In the coming years branch banking will witness a revolution. With increasing adaptability shown by the youth towards technology the future of space utilizing branch banking is about to change. The focus will be on delivering more value at less operational cost. The majority of the transactions will move into self service and the role of the tellers will be more advisory and less transactional in nature. Small will indeed be the new big.
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Today, HGD India is the Leading Provider of Mobile Chargers for the Indian OEMs
Hong Guang De Technology India Pvt Ltd (HGD India) is a joint venture of Shenzhen Hong Guang De Technology Co LTD in India, founded in December 2015. Today HGD India is the leading manufacturer and provider of mobile chargers the OEM customers in India. They have their charger manufacturing units in Noida (UP) and Haryana, close to the India’s national capital. In an interaction with Mobility, Mr Rakesh Yadav, Director, HDG India and Mr Li Qiang share their company’s vision, strategy and plans. Today, HGD India provides mobile chargers to the leading brands such as Lava, Intex, Micromax and Karbonn, among others. HGD China (SZ) is reputed company providing power adapters and mobile chargers for China & Overseas markets, where HGD India is mainly focusing on providing mobile chargers for the Indian market. HGD follows strict quality control procedures and efficient manufacturing plans to provide the cost-effective solutions with best designs and industry standards and aims at prompt deliveries.
Mr Rakesh Yadav, Director, HDG India
“Within one and half years of starting in India, we are proud to say that we are No. 1 supplier of mobile chargers to big OEM brands in India.”
We have over 15 brands as our OEM clients and we have BIS certification for all the models we supply. HGD China had been supplying to the OEMs in India earlier, before we started our plant here in India. Now, to be part of the Make in India program by our Honourable Prime minister Mr Narendra Modi, HGD has decided to start the manufacturing plant in India. We are glad to tell that we have been progressing well with our manufacturing in India as well marketing our products. Currently we are supplying only to OEMs.”
HGD India, a professional mobile phone charger manufacturer specialized in development, manufacturing, sales and service, already has a manpower of 500 in India including those in production, marketing and other allied activities, and the company plans to increase further. HGD provides top class mobile chargers to the Indian OEMs. The company offers world class quality at competitive prices.
Mr Li Qiang “India is our priority market, as the country has huge potential to offer a lot of future opportunities for us. We will continue to expand our operations in India so that we can offer the best of products and solutions to the Indian customers.”
Mr Li Qiang added, “We are bringing in more Chinese professionals to India from our China plant, so that they can understand the Indian conditions and requirements better and give the best products and solutions to the Indian market. We lay special emphasis on motivating and improving our human resources, so that the individual goals as well as corporate goals can be achieved simultaneously in a harmonious manner bringing out the best.” HGD has thoroughly trained and highly qualified engineers as well as other support staff, who are capable enough to achieve their targets. The vision of the company is practical and aims at providing value for money products and services. Rakesh Yadav reveals, “We provide quality solutions to our clients that exceed both their expectations and industry standards. Our clients appreciate us for prompt deliveries and cost-effective designing. We are also planning launch our own brand in India later this year so that we can provide high-class mobile chargers to the India consumers, besides offering our continued operations to serve the India OEM customers. We are delighted by our success so far and looking forward to a great future in India.”
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COMPUTEX 2017
COMPUTEX which was co-organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taipei Computer Association(TCA) was held in Taipei from May 30 to June 3. This year more then 41,378 international visitors from 167 countries attended the show. India is also registered about 20 .86% growth apart from Thailand (30.63%), Indonesia (22.52%), Vietnam (20.44%), and Russia (14.81%). During the show. TAITRA organized 955 sessions of 1-on- 1 procurement meetings to directly link 181 VIP buyers with 297 exhibitors. COMPUTEX has re-positioned itself in the past two years with an aim to “Build Global Technology Ecosystems.” This year’s event focused on five themes: AI & Robotics, IoT Applications, Innovations & Startups, Business Solutions, and Gaming & VR. Four featured exhibition areas echoing these themes include SmarTEX (featuring five major IoT applications), InnoVEX (the world’s best platform forglobal startups), Gaming & VR (featuring high-performance gaming and VR products) and iStyle (showcasing Apple MFi-certified peripherals with great design and aesthetic value). “COMPUTEX has been going through positive transformation the past 2 years with featured exhibits and forum topics in sync with the global technology trends and maintaining its leading position internationally. COMPUTEX showcases the complete ICT supply chain while expanding into the IoT ecosystems and AI applications of today. We hope to bring global innovations and startups to join COMPUTEX and become the best platform for big corporations and startups to establish strategic partnerships.” Mr. Walter Yeh, President & CEO of TAITRA
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special story COMPUTEX now is clearly stands as the international procurement platform attracting buyers to invest and further leads the world ICT industry to build global technology ecosystems. In addition, InnoVEX, in a short 3-day period, attracted 14,977 visits to InnoVEX, an increase of 36% from last year. AI, with infinite extension, creates new frontier in the technology industry AI, regarded as one of the strategic technology trend for 2017 by Gartner, shined at COMPUTEX this year. Mr. Jensen Huang, Founder, President and CEO of NVIDIA, indicated during the NVIDIA AI Forum that effectiveness can be raised by 1050 times through the heterogeneous computing of GPU. And during NVIDIA AI forum, Gogoro attracted visitors’ attention with its VR equipment which is the collaboration with Holodeck technology. Jeffrey A. Rhoda, General Manager Greater China Group IBM Corporation, pointed out that AI will ubiquitous and he believes artificial intelligence enhances what humans do, not replace humans. Meanwhile, ARM announced DynamIQ CPU: Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 and BenQ debut its first Made in Taiwan delivery robot, called DiBot. With so many prospective trends and product launches, COMPUTEX turns into the largest and most international AI discussion platform, taking itself to the next AI level. IoT applications draw the future life style COMPUTEX 2017 is filled with wearable devices, smart healthcare, smart life, and all kinds of innovative solutions. From France, Digitsole, a smart shoe, that provides smart heating and accurate tracking of daily health. Cinema2Go from Israel is the development of optical solution, through wide-angle virtual displayed technology, which users may watch movies thru mobile phones anywhere and anytime with theatrical effect. iBand+ from the Netherlands is an auto-learning software algorithm that help improve sleep quality. ITRI, one of Taiwan’s most important innovation research institutions, focuses on 3 main exhibits: intelligent vision, intelligent healthcare, and intelligent city, with nearly 30 newest technologies and applications. InnoVEX, Asia’s largest global startup platform Taiwan
is the sprouting place for startups and InnoVEX has become Asia’s largest networking platform for startups, attracting global startups and enterprises to build the future technology prototype. The InnoVEX Pitch Contest, with a grand prize of $30,000 US dollars was won by Amaryllo. Addweup received the Foxconn Technology Group Special Award of $10,000 US dollars. Startup motivation was in full force at InnoVEX: Embrace Audio Lab of Taiwan offered a gum size of XPUMP signal processor which brings support to mobile devices with 3D surround sound effect; Nexstgo breaks the previous framework restrictions, released world’s first sandwich design of commercial smart phone; and Travis, which was able to achieve a 785% on fundraising platform, Indiegogo, presented the translation device that was able to translate 80 languages. Once every year Taipei becomes the center of the IT sector: Since the beginning of the 1980s, COMPUTEX TAIPEI provides more than a glimpse into the future. The COMPUTEX TAIPEI trade fair showcases technological progress in combination with award-winning design. The COMPUTEX d&i awards, hosted for the first time in 2008 by TAITRA in cooperation with iF, have become a constant feature of the COMPUTEX TAIPEI trade fair. It honors products that stand out through excellent design. In a festive ceremony presided over by Taiwan’s Vice President Chien-Jen Chen, the winners of this year’s COMPUTEX d&i gold award were revealed to the public. It was the tenth year of this successful design competition, organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council and executed by iF DESIGN ASIA Ltd. Five exceptional designs received the crowning victory of the competition, the COMPUTEX d&i gold award 2017. Meanwhile, a young company took home the special award, the COMPUTEX d&i rising star award 2017, for their innovative design of high-tech fishing float. Additionally, two long-time award winners were recognized with the COMPUTEX d&i distinguished contribution award for ten years of innovation and design in the ICT industry.
This is the 10th year anniversary of COMPUTEX and D&I Awards. 10 years ago when we select first applications everything was much more functionality, real physical product and conceptual approaches, after 10 years our judges figured out that we have many many more applications which are immediately ready to market instead of just conceptual. What we figured out is ofcouse the new application areas as we talk about IOT, UI ( User Interfaces), as ten years ago those things are existing but it was a technical Engineering discipline, now its turn to be a core design as today without any good functioning user interface there is no option to sell any product in global market. So the change is due to rapidly changing market, what I like very much is the makers approach and really involving startup companies, and startup companies are very important for the traditional entity because they put a question mark behind everything and that’s very necessary. MrMr. . Ralph Wiegmann , Ralph Wiegmann , nternational F orum Design CEO, I CEO, International Forum Design
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Best 20 from COMPUTEX 2017 Brix Gaming Vr
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RIX VR redefines the performance expectations of a Mini-PC. Although compact, it still retains its upgradeability, much like its full-size PC counterparts. The BRIX-VR has a custom design that leaves a minimal footprint while still offering performance. Equipped with Intel’s latest 7th Generation Core processors and an NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060, the BRIX VR is the obvious choice for users who want to explore the realm of VR or experience multimedia from the comfort of their living rooms. Although it is filled to the brim with performance, GIGABYTE has enhanced the thermal design to allow the CPU and GPU to stay cool even under heavy loads.
enjoy a connected digital life. In addition, Zenbo is a fun and educational playmate for kids, entertaining them with interactive storytelling and learning games. As a hands-free household helper, Zenbo enriches the home with a broad range of skills that make life easier and more enjoyable.
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cer Switch 5 is an innovatively-crafted detachable, which is as powerful as a laptop and as mobile as a tablet. The patented Acer auto-retracting kickstand is unique on the market. Finding your perfect viewing angle has never been so easy with just one hand. You don’t
Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming
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he Inspiron 15 is the newest gaming laptop from Dell that comes as close as possible to maximizing the internal PC technology with an aggressively low
need the other hand to adjust the kickstand. The power button is smartly designed with embedded fingerprint reader. When you press the power button to wake up your device, it will quickly and simultaneously log-in to the system without the need for entering passwords. This user-friendly Switch 5 is made for life and work efficiency, and stands out from the rest.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus price point for entry-level and novice gamers, as well as enthusiast PC users. It sports a distinctively striking design with carefully crafted details to enhance the overall gaming experience.
The ROG Zephyrus is the thinnest gaming notebook with the latest NVDIA GeForce_GTX GPU in the world. Although the GX501VI is only 16.65mm thick, it is equipped with Intel Skylake i7 quad-core CPU with up to
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24G DDR4 RAM and PCIEx4 SSD. The GX501VI features
special story a special hinge design, which can enhance the thermal performance to make the system stable and powerful. The GX501VI also has a 3-area RGB backlight keyboard. With the latest NVIDIA GeForce_GTX graphics, ROG GX501VI is designed to give you the very best virtual reality gaming experiences. The GX501 offers you supersmooth, stutter-free gaming visuals, the GX501VI also supports G-sync and N-key functions.
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The future ideal world of IoT aims to link all home appliances and speaker is one of the best options to become connected first. From now on, you can control all other home appliances simply through a smart speaker . You don’t need to use your mobile phone or other device to choose which music you want to play; just open your
Projector. The design concept is inspired by the iconic LEGO toy block. The device is an exemplar that delivers an intrepid blend of functionality and convenience for users. The iBeamBLOCK is formed by stackable and configurable component “blocks” that comprise three layers: a WIN10 tablet, a DLP projector and a Powerbank. The exterior housing features a sleek and elegant metallic finish. Magnetic pogo pin connection technology allows for perfect unison between the stackable component blocks.
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mouth and talk, the Deluxe S2 will play it for you. Deluxe has one 3” driver 20W for 360-degree sound, and two built-in microphones for sound pickup of up to 10 m . It supports Bluetooth connection.
PUMP is the world’s smallest and smartest home theater. The groundbreaking audio device is among the world’s top 20 most popular sound projects on Kickstarter ever. XPUMP features a patented audio processing algorithm XROUND, which analyzes an
Philips 13.3” e-Paper USB Display
The new Philips 13.3” e-Paper USB Display enables users to display documents in a paper-like reading experience
audio source in real-time, then reconstructs the sound field to add details and aural space, to give the user an immersive listening experience for both speakers and headphones. Our technology expands sound, elevates a sound stage, and creates psychoacoustic bass. We created XPUMP to help people listen better. It’s a whole new experience with no similar products in the market.
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winS, a solution to limited space, can be placed either horizontally or vertically. Based on the concept of shape segmentation, TwinS is designed to be a soundbar that is less tiring to the eye: a unique proposition in itself. Our goal was to create a design enabling the user to conveniently hold the display, and easily switch between portrait and landscape orientation, which can also be placed within a stable and unique base.
iBeamBLOCK L400 Deluxe
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he iBeamBLOCK represents the next generation, while ushering in the future design direction of the Pico
when assembled and, when separated, multimedia speakers with left/right channels. TwinS stands out
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with its beauty in its assembled or separated forms; its aesthetic look perfectly matches its functions. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC wireless transmission, TwinS can be linked to other multimedia devices without tangled wires. Featuring high-quality sound, a multifunctional design and small size, consumers can use TwinS flexibly, and indulge themselves with movies or music.
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mbi Climate uses A.I. technology to reinvent the air conditioner usage paradigm. Air conditioners today control for a set point temperature alone, but many other
factors affect your comfort, such as humidity, sunlight, changes in outdoor weather, and more. Through the smartphone app, all you need to do is indicate if you are hot, cold, or comfortable, and the A.I. engine will learn the impact of these factors. As these factors change, the A.I. will automatically adjust your air conditioner, delivering better comfort and energy savings. Ambi Climate is the world’s first A.I. powered air conditioner accessory that learns about, and responds to, your comfort needs.
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rear design of X1000 is both functional and decorative. Since it can be wall-mounted outdoors, a fillister in the middle and drainage channels on both the left and right sides are implemented to drain off water.
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e G60 Mobile Inspection Assistant integrates thermal imaging and Push-to-Talk (PTT) into a 4G industrial mobile computer designed for inspections, reducing the number of devices to be carried while conducting
an electrical inspection. A dual lens thermal camera and laser positioning enable accurate recording of temperature changes in electrical equipment. Anomalies can be timely discovered and dealt with on-site. Field workers can set it to radio mode as desired and use PTT, facilitating on-site communication. The expansion functions include a high-speed barcode scanner and a laser distance meter to meet the various requirements of inspections.
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olt B80 is the thinnest shock- and waterproof portable SSD in the market. Differing from other external storage devices, the B80 features a futuristically stylish UFO-shaped and aluminum enclosure that is extremely thin and lightweight, only 11.6mm in height and 50 g in weight. The pocket-sized design makes the B80 the most compact and powerful storage device for media professionals who are always on the move. The B80 has
passed the MIL-STD-810G 516.7 Procedure IV (transit drop test) and is IP68 water- and dustproof to protect important data from spills, splashes, dust and even shocks.
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SD700 : ADATA Technology Co., Ltd.
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he SD700 arrives as one of the first IP68 dust- and waterproof durable external SSDs based on the new 3D NAND Flash. It’s also military-grade shockproof and four times faster than external HDDs (mechanical drives)
Dell Canvas
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he Dell Canvas 27 is a horizontal “do” surface that complements the user’s vertical view surfaces, revolutionizing the way people work and create. There’s nothing like the Dell Canvas available today, created
to be an immersive new technology category. Display and input merge into one device, allowing seamless navigation across two planes by touch, pen, mouse, or Totem. Engineered to lay flat on the desktop, the Dell Canvas is a streamlined display and input device. With more flat digital workspace, users across a broad variety of fields, from design to engineering, can interact with their system in a multi-dimensional environment.
My Lockey
at 440MB/s read and write. Running via USB 3.1, the SD700 is cross-platform compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Android to enable easy content sharing and transfer. Plus it weighs just 75 g, delivering ultra-light, silent, cool, and very power-efficient storage.
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he PQI My Lockey aims to provide biometric fingerprint ID and data security to ecommerce and online shopping. Gone are the days when one had to remember long or complicated passwords. Utilizing
LyfieEye Spherical 360° Video Capture
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yfieEye is the world’s smallest, lightest 360-degree camera at an affordable price; it gives full HD (1920*1080) and 30 fps in spherical 360 degrees, for streaming, recording and playback. The recorded videos support 360 Finger , 360 Gyroscope, and VR mode set with a VR viewer, such as: VR headset and VR cardboard,
capacitive touch technology and a unique algorithm, it is more accurate and responsive than traditional optics. Use any of your fingertips, left or right hand; it is nondirectional (detectable in 360 degrees) and offers access within 0.15 seconds. Certified by Microsoft for Windows Hello Biometric Fingerprint ID and Fast Identity Online (FIDO), PQI My Lockey offers you a safe, unique, simple and yet sophisticated method to protect your personal digital data. for users watching their videos in virtual reality. Serving as a phone accessory, it allows you to capture spherical 360-degree videos as you plug it into the power port. The process is easy: simply Plug, Play & Share! LyfieEye makes shooting in spherical 360 degrees as easy as taking videos with your phone.
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he CRYORIG TAKU is a combination of a high-end ITX PC case and monitor stand, designed to keep your desk space ultra clean. The TAKU is constructed with an aluminum chassis with internal structural support beams for optimal support strength, weight and heat
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dissipation. An internal sliding system drawer design gives easy access to internal components. Side dual USB 3.0 slots allow for easy access and use. It supports GPU’s
HDA-9000 Pipe Antenna
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ipe Antenna has an omnidirectionality feature to catch signals from every direction, with its unique Delta type receiving element design. Both horizontal
and vertical signals can be optimized to reinforce the omnidirectionality. Besides, the separable VHF element can ensure that the VHF channel can be seen with crystal clear quality. The pipe-like design and extendable VHF element makes the product minimal for users to easily assemble and install. For outdoor usage, Pipe Antenna features IPX5 water resistance and working temperature between -20 to 60ºC. It’s a solid outdoor antenna set for sure.
up to 280mm, drive bays for a 3.5” and two 2.5” devices, and is suitable for a high-end ITX system. The TAKU also has two types of support legs: wood or aluminum for users to choose, based on personal style.
The Wrap: In response to the growing influence of emerging technologies, COMPUTEX d&i awards added three new categories this year: AI, IoT and AR/VR. Six international judges selected 77 winners from 255 products from eight countries, including five gold award winners. All award-winning products will be showcased at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, and then will travel to major ICT trade shows internationally. As India is now a very big market for ICT brands, and various innovations and production is already initiated in India in a much bigger scale and as present Govt. is also promoting MAKE IN INDIA initiatives, we hope to see such kind of shows and recognition should also come to India and promote various Startups and Innovations of India.
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SSKY S9007 The Feature King memory that can be extended till 32 GB. Feature phones are loved by old generation then the millennials . To make it more effective for elders they have also loaded the S9007 with SOS feature and multi language support. To top it all this device also comes with an auto call recording feature and offer dual SIM capability. The handset is also available in many vibrant colors. For all the arcade game lovers most importantly
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kill your free time. And another key point or feature which most of the people these days don’t mention about in
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from SSKY which looks very attractive and
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and grandparents who are still happy with minimal
glass, with a 2.4 inch of display and 64MB of
and simple device you can easily go for SSKY S9007.
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fter the launch of lephone W7, lephone the Chinese Smartphone maker is again ready
to launch another new entrant W2 to the entrylevel 4G VoLTE budget Smartphone market, to its Smartphone series. This will be a 4.5” FWVGA display that will support 4G SIMs. The design of lephone W2 is very elegant and practical. The new lephone W2 will support 22 Indian regional languages, on the security front this device is covered by 360 Security protection, so most of your online threats are now taken care by W2. The lephone W2 is loaded with 2MP rear with LED Flash and VGA front camera; it has an 8 GB ROM + 1GB RAM that will be expandable till 32GB. The OS is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow powered by “360” and that runs on 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor. On the connectivity part it supports GPS/AGPS , Wi-Fi/ Wi-Fi Tethering, Bluetooth, FM radio, 3.5mm Jack.
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ANGLE XBT 300 Bluetooth Speaker Small and Trendy
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tiny and attractive looking Bluetooth speaker from AXL. The speaker is powered
with 40mm speaker that got a transmission range of 10m. The battery capacity of this speaker is quite decent of 400mAh, which gives you a good amount of playback time in mid volume level. It takes just few seconds to connect with your smart devices once you turn it on. The flashing blue LED on the side of this speaker indicates you the connectivity status. The XBT 300 also enables you to answer calls while connected and one can easily use it for a small room conference calls. The design is very attractive and the small footprint of this device is making it ideal for your personal and
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Moto Z2 Play With the combination of laser autofocus and dual autofocus pixel technology on Moto Z2 Play promises to take brighter, sharper photos, even in low light. The next generation laser autofocus has an expanded range of up to 5 meters, so you can focus on objects 3 times further in a virtually dark environment. It is also loaded with a 5MP front camera and dual color corrected flash for day and night selfies. The night display feature of Moto Z2 Play will automatically adjust your screen to warmer tones at night, reducing the blue light that can disrupt your sleep. And the new instant queries in Moto Voice will provide helpful info like weather or calendar updates, or automatically launch an application without having to touch or unlock your phone.
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oto Z2 Play features an all-metal unibody design which looks very attractive for sure.
Its has 13.97cm (5.5�) Full HD Super AMOLED display for razor sharp details and a 2.2GHz octa-core processor to power through your day. It will give you 7 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging.
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With its new redesigned fingerprint reader, you can activate one button nav to quickly move through screens. Swipe left to go back, right to access recent apps, tap to go home, and use one long press to lock your phone.
tips & tricks
Essential tips to protect Smartphones Smartphone’s have become an essential part of our life. We invest plenty of money while planning to buy a new phone. Do we also invest the same amount of energy to protect our phones? Majority will have NO as an answer. Protecting our phones from physical damage is essential especially in this fast moving pace as a single scratch on the screen can leave us heartbroken. Thus, LatestOne.com brings you a few tips on ways to protect your Smartphone’s will surely save you those heavy bills of repairing. (1) Handle with care Many a times people tend to keep our gadget lying around in places which can be detrimental to the safety of your Smartphone. It is important to analyse the surrounding of the place before keeping your phone. Refrain from keeping your phone facing the screen downwards, if the surface is rough than your phone screen can suffer scratches. Smaller precautions can help save phone from damage (2) Waterproof your Phone always Make sure that you keep your phones in dry places every time. Water is a well known destructor and you surely don’t want to cross its path. Even perspiration can affect your phone so it is necessary to waterproof the device to save a lot of expenses. For this you need to have waterproof cases which are of good quality and made up of premium materials, like the one available on Latestone. They can certainly be of great help especially when monsoons are about to come. (3) Use of Premium Covers or cases is a must We don’t shy away from buying expensive Smartphone’s even though they exceed our budget sometimes. So you shouldn’t think of buying an expensive poly carbonate shell as a waste of money. Especially the covers who not only protect your phone from getting damaged but also Provide you with additional benefits such as dual swipe case. This dual swipe case is a great innovation which provides the view of the upper screen as well as footer screen in half, the main advantage of dual swipe case is that you can easily attend or reject the calls even without opening the cover. All these features consisted of a single cover which makes your smartphone protected and stylish. Latestone provides you with wide ranges of premium covers for all smartphones, especially IPhone 7 Plus. (4) Fix a pocket for keeping your phone Most of the times we keep our phones in a pocket which is already filled with keys, coins and maybe any
other sharp objects. These things can cause scratches to the body or the screen of your phone. It is advisable to keep your phone in the other pocket this not only protect your screen but also avoid the unavoidable circumstances of dropping your phone while fetching some other things. (5) Use Screen Protectors The display of the phone is the most important also the most fragile part of the device. At a slight drop or mere carelessness is bound to cause the screen to crack or shatter. This is a very expensive affair to deal with. To avoid this it is recommended that you use a screen protector i.e. tempered glass. Get a suitable tempered glass screen protector. This will prevent the screen from scratches and also give added protection to the display to a great extent. The screen protector should be the first accessory you buy for your phone. (6) Charging or Over Charging There is always one question that arises in the mind How often should you charge a phone’s battery, and will charging it to 100 percent reduce its lifespan? These days smartphones batteries to don’t last as long as it used to in the past as we use smartphone for all our conversations like social networking, emails, photography etc which consume most of the phone battery. Hence it becomes important to charge the phone correctly. Leaving the phone connected to the charger when the phone is completely charged may lower battery life if you do it repeatedly. Overcharging or undercharging the phone can cause a damage to your smartphone so always ensure that you charge your phone once in the morning till the battery is full. Despite the fact that phones are highly vulnerable to damage you can still protect them. It would be safe to say that when high investments are involved and the product is fragile you must remember that, Prevention is better than cure.
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Prof. N.K. Goyal: A Man of Many Dimensions and A Doyen of ICT Industry Prof. N.K. Goyal, President, CMAI
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rof. N.K. Goyal is President, CMAI Association of India (CMAI), which is Asia’s largest ICT Association with 48,500 members and 54 MOU partners worldwide. He is the only person in the world having joined six consecutive years the Ribbon Cutting and Inauguration of world’s largest Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, USA.
The vision of CMAI is to facilitate inclusive growth of the Mobile, Telecom and ICT sector in India through participation of all stakeholders including Mobile Handset, Mobile Service Operators, Manufacturers, Infrastructure providers and Vendors. And CMAI is mission is to create a platform, where different players and stakeholders in the ICT industry can work together in creating value and in providing Quality yet Affordable Products and Services to the Customers. He is former Director of National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) having served Government of Himachal Pradesh PSUs for 21 years plus including seven years as General Manager (Development) of State Electronic Development Corporation Ltd., engaged in Project Implementation, Infrastructure Development, Industrial Consultancy, Strategic Operations, etc. He was then on deputation to a telecom solution provider company for about 10 years as President (Operations). He also served as Consultant to a telecom multinational company for 2 years. Prof. Goyal is Advisor Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad and he is also associated with several universities and colleges as a guest lecturer for IT, Mobile, Cyber Security and Inspirational speeches. Prof. Goyal, senior ICT professional & educationist, is Post Graduate in Science with experience of about 45 years in ICT & education. Prof. Goyal is also involved with various Universities and education institutes for promotion of entrepreneurship and incubation centers and he is organizing summits pan India & actively engaged in AICTE, UGC for promotion of Skill India, Vocational Qualification and Empowerment to
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physically challenged and Schedule Tribe persons. Prof. Goyal is actively involved in policy formulation and development of industrial policies specially related to education, telecom & mobile, cybersecurity, ICT and skills development sector. He is a member of more than hundred committees/groups formed by government. He is also Member Governing Council, Government of India, Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council, to promote exports under Ministry of Commerce and Industries. CMAI is the organizer of ICT World Communication Awards, National Education Summit and Awards, Global ICT Forum, training and formation of Cyber Security-Ethical Hacking and Safe Web Development. The association has so far trained more than 20,000 delegates in cybersecurity and interacts with more than 100,000 educational institutes. CMAI is actively engaged in Skill and Vocational Development and Faculty Development Program. Prof Goyal is also Chairman Emeritus of Telecom Equipments Manufacturers Association of India (TEMA); Vice Chairman, ITU APT India; Chairman CTIA, India; Ambassador for India and South Asia, Commonwealth Telecom Organization, UK; President Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI); President Association of Educational Institutes and Universities (AEIU); Chairman of India Trade Promotion Services, Dubai. Prof. Goyal is also Government appointed Director on the Board of Directors of National Fertilizers Ltd, Government of India PSU. He has presented several papers internationally on topics of public concerns like telecom IT, environment management such as e-waste, radiation, manufacturing, global peace and wellbeing, excellence in performance, etc. Today, after 35 years in the world of telecommunication he finds himself at the centrestage of burgeoning telecom revolution in India, performing various pivotal sroles in the process, spreading his activities all over India and the world.
INTERVIEW
Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Saluja, Director -- NUU Mobile India
In 2012, NUU Mobile began an ambitious International expansion project from U.S. and now they are in India Mobility India caught up with Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Saluja, Director -- NUU Mobile India to talk about his journey and his plans for NUU mobiles in India.
Over 22 years of rich experience in telecom industry both in the international and domestic market. In the domestic front, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Saluja was associated with big telecom brands to name a few like Motorola, Siemens and Haier where he did the entire distribution set-up for various regions. After gaining the domestic experience he moved to the international market where he was quite active in setting up the retail, distribution and operations for MENA region with Cellucom and CGC NOKIA. Post 5 years of International stint with Nokia he made his clever move to the booming telecom industry in India where he joined MAP MY INDIA and was heading the Navigation Business then later with INGRAM MICRO as National Head Sales respectively. He is an exemplary leader and carry tremendous Management Skills. His depth of knowledge and width of experience makes him a complete Sales & marketing professional.
Q. Please brief us about your Inception? NUU mobile was founded in the US in 2010 to develop high-end smartphones. We opened a small R&D team in Minnesota US where we tested our product in the most challenging, competitive and technological advanced environment and there we realized our potential and gained strength to expand further. In 2012, NUU Mobile began an ambitious International Expansion Project and steadily expanded across the globe from the US - London to Hong Kong, Miami to Tokyo, Amsterdam to Jakarta and now in India. Q. How you want to go about in India? Aggressive and penetrate deep inside the Indian market. There are some quite exciting marketing strategies in place. Our focus will be on delivering quality products; combined with quality customer service. Q. What will be your brand positioning? Innovative, Premium and Good-Looking Design Smartphone is what we would like to be perceived as. Our phones are Slim, Sleek and light in weight. To complement the features our key focus would be on Customer Service. Q. Any plans to set up R&D and manufacturing unit in India? We are a US based company and our existing R&D team is working since last 6 months on the designs specifically for the Indian Market. We are keen to open our R&D infrastructure in India in near future. Our aim is to become the most trusted smartphone manufacturer who provides customers with solutions and technology that meet their needs. Q. As a US brand what are your plans to compete in India, where the Smartphone market is very dynamic?
The Indian smartphone market is quite diverse. In past several years there have been drastic changes in technology and ideology in the Indian market which gave us a leverage to step in with advanced phones with cutting edge designs. With the new government movement of Digital India and smartphone being a necessity, our core focus would be to sell quality and reliable Smartphones which will distinguish us from the rest. We try to give quality products with unique services and that is “our key advantage while winning customer loyalty.” Q. What will be your distribution and channel strategy? Our distribution and channel strategy will be focused purely through offline market. Our products will be available in stores from July 2017 onwards. We want the customers to get the look and feel of the product before making their purchase decision. Our designs and products will be a satisfying factor for our customers. Q. Why you feel India is important market for you and what numbers are you looking for with your debut product? There is a lot of opportunity for a brand in India as it is the world’s 2nd largest growing dynamic and growing smartphone market. If one can successfully overcome and touch the Indian consumer’s mind, then sky’s is the limit. We as an American brand have closely done our homework on the taste of Indian consumers and have come up with tailor-made designer lean and eye-catching quality Android Smartphone’s. It’s a great culmination of the hardware and design work the company has been perfecting over the past few years with customer-oriented products and that’s how we distinguish ourselves. Our endeavor is to provide “the best service and quality to our customers.”
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Xploree: A Virtual Friend To Users That Understands Their Needs Even Before They Realize It Themselves Ms. Deepti Mani Saxena
Director Marketing at KeyPoint Technologies
Q Would you brief us on what Xploree- The Thinking Keyboard App is all about? How it works, and how it all started? Who needs Xploree and how Xploree helps them? Xploree is a smart mobile keyboard app that doubles up as a discovery platform. Powered by AI, the keyboard allows users to receive relevant suggestions and content while they chat, browse apps, etc. Even before users realize, Xploree gauges user’s intent & suggests recommendations based on who and what the users care about, current context [location, availability, etc.] and their likelihood to care about things when in a similar context. Q What is your USP and how Xploree is different from its competitors? By today’s internet analogy, a keyboard is to mobile what ‘Googling’ is to internet. The keyboard is a tool used the maximum number of times and it does have better propositions than just smart word predictions. Xploree has made the humble keyboard smarter by adding AI & NLP layers making it intent rich to understand user preferences and needs. Xploree understands more than 130 global languages, interprets the need or the context to show personalized recommendations to users. It has partnered with all the leading brands to give users everything they need without having to download or switch between multiple apps, making app discovery a lot easier. Some of the brands on Xploree includes Flipkart, Amazon, Zomato, Hungama, Hindustant Times, etc. Xploree promises to be more than a normal keyboard. It’s a virtual friend to users that understands their needs even before they realize it themselves. Q Mention few other striking features of your app. • Xploree works on light weight AI & NLP technology. The platform is power packed with intent prediction, sentiment detection and human reasoning to offer contextual and personalized recommendations • Xploree is a multilingual keyboard app that understands over 130 global languages including 29 indic languages likeHindi, Gujarati, Malayalam,
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Tamil, Bhojpuri, Tamlish and Hinglish • The keyboard recommends news, sports updates, latest trends, deals and offers through self-initiated, non-intrusive visual triggers.The Xploree keyboard makes browsing and search seamless – reducing the need for app hopping and app switching • Xploree follows strict EULA & data privacy policies and do not capture, store or map users’ data. Q Brief us about your reach geographically and also the user base? Currently Xploree has over 5 million users. The smart keyboard app is available on android, only in India Q How many brands have you partnered with in India? Any plans to increase that number? We have more than 30 partners on board that includes both OEMs and brands. The number keeps growing more as brands have started to realize the power of the mobile keyboard app- a tool that is used the most in smartphones Q How do you wish to capitalize on the exponentially growing smartphone users in the country? Despite 100% penetration across smartphones; keyboard remains the most underutilized and passive input app / device. By today’s internet analogy, keyboard is to mobile what ‘Googling’ is to internet. Our vision is to build a future where the mobile keyboard can be leveraged to help people in their moment of need, create value for users as well as brands and improve the way people interact with their mobile keyboard. Q The most challenging aspects faced by Xploree in the market. As users take to their smartphone to stay updated, get entertained and chat endlessly, the possibilities to serve them in the most optimal manner are largely unexplored. There lies an opportunity as well as a challenge in deciphering human intent expressed on the smartphone. Building a platform that can replace ‘search’ is a big challenge.
Date of Pub: 10th June, 2017 | Postal Dt.: 16th & 17th of same Month/ Posted at NDPSO
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