ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Ministry of Interior organized “Share my Knowledge” lecture, within the framework of the initiative recently launched by Major General Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. This initiative aims to promote the knowledge transfer from the leaders to their staff members and leverage the expertise within the various police work fields in order to serve the development of organizational excellence and improve the indicators of job performances. Brigadier Mohammed Ghadir Al Ketbi, Deputy Director General of the Federal Criminal Police, delivered the lecture at the auditorium at the ministry’s headquarters. Brigadier Al Ketbi highlighted the paradigm shift attained by the Ministry of Interior in criminal work; showcasing his experience since enrolling in the police force as an investigating officer, and working at many police stations across Abu Dhabi, which earned him extensive experience in the field of criminal investigation. Furthermore, Brigadier Al Ketbi cited several cases he conducted in a bid to emphasize the importance of knowledge transfer through experience and expertise he gained throughout his career, as well as leveraging the tremendous development in modern techniques. He also shed the light on training sessions and their importance in the knowledge transfer process.
Adding further, the Deputy Director General of the Federal Criminal Police praised the valuable support of the police leadership to criminal investigation work, and to the transition process from the traditional system to the technical system, which led to better preservation of information, ease of communication and the evolution of communication tools.
Brigadier Al Ketbi also tackled the comprehensive police stations experience, and the transformation from qualitative jurisdiction to comprehensive jurisdiction. Moreover, he discussed crime prevention mechanisms, the importance of community participation, the timetable for the knowledge transfer at the Directorate General of Federal Criminal Police, and setting up a schedule of lectures by heads of departments with a view to transferring knowledge among staff members at these departments.
The lecture was attended by Colonel Saeed Al Suwaidi, Director General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior; heads of departments and chiefs of sections; as well as a number of officers, non-commissioned officers and female staff members from the Criminal Police Federal Directorate General; the Directorate General of Strategy and Performance Development; and the Central Operations Department at the Ministry of Interior.
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Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
ZTE Now Official Smartphone Sponsor of New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors
ZTE announces its big-three NBA partners, tripling its commitment in the US smartphone market
NEW YORK - Tuesday, October 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S.*, today announced it will become the official smartphone sponsor of the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. Following a successful sponsorship season with the Houston Rockets, ZTE is continuing its partnership with the Rockets and teaming up with the Knicks and Warriors for the 2014 - 2015 NBA season. As part of the partnership, ZTE will increase its commitment to local communities by supporting charitable initiatives such as the Rocket’s Season of Giving, the Knick’s Garden of Dreams, and the Warriors Community Phone Drive, where fans are encouraged to bring their old phones to donate to the Warriors’ charity benefiting underserved youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
“This announcement reinforces our commitment to building the ZTE brand in the United States and highlights our commitment to investing in the communities in which we live and work,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “These three teams are a perfect match as strategic partners for ZTE’s corporate sponsorship in the U.S., and combined, ZTE and all three global brands bring powerful lineups that will excite both sports and tech enthusiasts across the country. We look forward to building on our already 16-year track record of bringing robust, yet affordable premium smartphones to U.S. carriers and consumers alike.”
“ZTE is a leading global smartphone brand and a great addition to the Knicks’ roster of world-class partners,” said Mr. Smith. “As the Official Smartphone of the Knicks, ZTE will be synonymous with a world-class franchise and will have a powerful platform to showcase its brand to Knicks fans throughout the tri-state area.”
“We’re excited to announce ZTE USA as the Official Smartphone of the Golden State Warriors for the coming season and beyond,” said Rick Welts, President and Chief Operating Officer of Golden State Warriors. “With the Bay Area being a hub for all things technology, we have no doubt that this partnership with ZTE USA will resonate well with our fan base.”
“Coming off of a very successful partnership during the 2013-2014 season, we’re happy to announce the continuation of our relationship with ZTE as the Official Smartphone of the Houston Rockets,” said Rockets CEO Tad Brown. “As two Texas-based companies, we share a core value in giving back to the communities in which we operate, and we’re excited to build off of all the great momentum we cultivated last year and take this partnership to the next level.”
In the U.S., ZTE is on its way to greater market awareness as one of the fastest growing handset manufacturers in the space. ZTE is the fourth largest smartphone brand in the U.S., second largest in pre-paid and third in Android market share and plans to continue building its presence in the U.S. with more branded devices and investments to become a household name in the United States.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA (http://www.zteusa.com/), a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation is a leading global provider of mobile handsets, telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communications technology accessible to all. The company provides a magnitude of devices to every major US-based carrier, generates over $17.4 billion dollars’ worth of business for US-based companies and devotes more than 10 percent of its revenue to R&D. ZTE USA is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and operates 17 sales offices, customer service centers, R&D and distribution facilities across the US. ZTE is ranked as the country’s fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices overall, and second-largest supplier of prepaid devices, by independent analysts. ZTE is the Official Smartphone of the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets.
Visit ZTE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ZTEUSA, Twitter https://twitter.com/ZTE_USA, Instagram http://instagram.com/zteusa and Vine https://vine.co/ZTEUSA.
* Strategy Analytics, North America Handset Vendor Market Share: Q2 2014
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20141027006506/en/
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma,
+86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/12586/en
NEW YORK - Tuesday, October 28th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE USA, the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S.*, today announced it will become the official smartphone sponsor of the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. Following a successful sponsorship season with the Houston Rockets, ZTE is continuing its partnership with the Rockets and teaming up with the Knicks and Warriors for the 2014 - 2015 NBA season. As part of the partnership, ZTE will increase its commitment to local communities by supporting charitable initiatives such as the Rocket’s Season of Giving, the Knick’s Garden of Dreams, and the Warriors Community Phone Drive, where fans are encouraged to bring their old phones to donate to the Warriors’ charity benefiting underserved youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
“This announcement reinforces our commitment to building the ZTE brand in the United States and highlights our commitment to investing in the communities in which we live and work,” said Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of ZTE USA. “These three teams are a perfect match as strategic partners for ZTE’s corporate sponsorship in the U.S., and combined, ZTE and all three global brands bring powerful lineups that will excite both sports and tech enthusiasts across the country. We look forward to building on our already 16-year track record of bringing robust, yet affordable premium smartphones to U.S. carriers and consumers alike.”
“ZTE is a leading global smartphone brand and a great addition to the Knicks’ roster of world-class partners,” said Mr. Smith. “As the Official Smartphone of the Knicks, ZTE will be synonymous with a world-class franchise and will have a powerful platform to showcase its brand to Knicks fans throughout the tri-state area.”
“We’re excited to announce ZTE USA as the Official Smartphone of the Golden State Warriors for the coming season and beyond,” said Rick Welts, President and Chief Operating Officer of Golden State Warriors. “With the Bay Area being a hub for all things technology, we have no doubt that this partnership with ZTE USA will resonate well with our fan base.”
“Coming off of a very successful partnership during the 2013-2014 season, we’re happy to announce the continuation of our relationship with ZTE as the Official Smartphone of the Houston Rockets,” said Rockets CEO Tad Brown. “As two Texas-based companies, we share a core value in giving back to the communities in which we operate, and we’re excited to build off of all the great momentum we cultivated last year and take this partnership to the next level.”
In the U.S., ZTE is on its way to greater market awareness as one of the fastest growing handset manufacturers in the space. ZTE is the fourth largest smartphone brand in the U.S., second largest in pre-paid and third in Android market share and plans to continue building its presence in the U.S. with more branded devices and investments to become a household name in the United States.
About ZTE USA
ZTE USA (http://www.zteusa.com/), a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation is a leading global provider of mobile handsets, telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Operating since 1998, ZTE USA is dedicated to making cost-efficient, quality communications technology accessible to all. The company provides a magnitude of devices to every major US-based carrier, generates over $17.4 billion dollars’ worth of business for US-based companies and devotes more than 10 percent of its revenue to R&D. ZTE USA is headquartered in Richardson, Texas and operates 17 sales offices, customer service centers, R&D and distribution facilities across the US. ZTE is ranked as the country’s fourth-largest supplier of mobile devices overall, and second-largest supplier of prepaid devices, by independent analysts. ZTE is the Official Smartphone of the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets.
Visit ZTE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ZTEUSA, Twitter https://twitter.com/ZTE_USA, Instagram http://instagram.com/zteusa and Vine https://vine.co/ZTEUSA.
* Strategy Analytics, North America Handset Vendor Market Share: Q2 2014
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20141027006506/en/
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Margrete Ma,
+86 755 26775207
ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/12586/en
GSMA Introduces Two Special Awards for 2015 Global Mobile Awards
‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ Awards Created to Mark Global Mobile Awards 20th Anniversary
LONDON - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2015
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today introduced two special awards that have been developed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Global Mobile Awards. The ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ awards will be presented at the Global Mobile Awards ceremony at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 3 March 2015.
The first new award, ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’, is designed to showcase young and exciting new talent from across the mobile ecosystem and is open to anyone between 18 and 25 years old, working in an organisation or independently, or currently pursuing further education. The second, the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ award, will recognise leadership in the establishment of initiatives that have a positive impact in reducing the digital skills gap and attracting and retaining women and girls in mobile and telecommunications.
“These additional awards will put the spotlight on individuals and organisations that will be shaping the face of the mobile industry in the years to come,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “The ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ award provides a platform for up-and-coming individuals to showcase exciting new and innovative mobile ideas, and the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ award will honour individuals, enterprises and initiatives that are working to close the ICT skills gender gap and inspire female leadership in technology around the world.”
Candidates for the ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ award must be able to demonstrate their ideas and provide evidence of early stage attention from prospective customers. Finalists will be invited to attend Mobile World Congress, where they will pitch their ideas in a live innovation session to a of panel judges who will select the overall winner. Successful entries to the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry Award’ should exhibit value through thoughtful design and successful implementation of initiatives that accelerate the growth of the female digital economy by encouraging and retaining women in the technology industry.
Information for Entry for New Awards
Entry for these new awards is free and open for online nomination through 5:00 pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January 2015; full details along with entry criteria and can be found atwww.globalmobileawards.com. A shortlist of three finalists for each of the two additional awards will be announced in early February 2015.
About the 2015 Global Mobile Awards
The Global Mobile Awards 2015 comprise more than 40 awards across nine categories and are open to companies across the entire mobile ecosystem. The awards are judged by independent experts, analysts, journalists, academics, and in some cases, mobile operator representatives. The Global Mobile Awards must be entered online; a full list of categories, deadlines and award criteria can be found at www.globalmobileawards.com. For further information on the Global Mobile Awards 2015 or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact the GSMA at awards@globalmobileawards.com.
For more information on the 2015 Mobile World Congress including how to attend, exhibit or sponsor, visit www.mobileworldcongress.com. Follow developments and updates on Mobile World Congress on Twitter @GSMA using #MWC15, on our LinkedIn company page http://gsma.at/GSMALinkedIn or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gsma.
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About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world’s mobile operators with 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
Contacts
For the GSMA
Elli Karagiorgas
+44 (0)207 067 0496
elli.karagiorgas@webershandwick.com
or
GSMA Press Office
pressoffice@gsma.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12581/en
LONDON - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Mobile World Congress 2015
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today introduced two special awards that have been developed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Global Mobile Awards. The ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ awards will be presented at the Global Mobile Awards ceremony at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 3 March 2015.
The first new award, ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’, is designed to showcase young and exciting new talent from across the mobile ecosystem and is open to anyone between 18 and 25 years old, working in an organisation or independently, or currently pursuing further education. The second, the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ award, will recognise leadership in the establishment of initiatives that have a positive impact in reducing the digital skills gap and attracting and retaining women and girls in mobile and telecommunications.
“These additional awards will put the spotlight on individuals and organisations that will be shaping the face of the mobile industry in the years to come,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “The ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ award provides a platform for up-and-coming individuals to showcase exciting new and innovative mobile ideas, and the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry’ award will honour individuals, enterprises and initiatives that are working to close the ICT skills gender gap and inspire female leadership in technology around the world.”
Candidates for the ‘Young Mobile Innovator of the Year’ award must be able to demonstrate their ideas and provide evidence of early stage attention from prospective customers. Finalists will be invited to attend Mobile World Congress, where they will pitch their ideas in a live innovation session to a of panel judges who will select the overall winner. Successful entries to the ‘Connected Women: Leadership in Industry Award’ should exhibit value through thoughtful design and successful implementation of initiatives that accelerate the growth of the female digital economy by encouraging and retaining women in the technology industry.
Information for Entry for New Awards
Entry for these new awards is free and open for online nomination through 5:00 pm GMT on Thursday, 15th January 2015; full details along with entry criteria and can be found atwww.globalmobileawards.com. A shortlist of three finalists for each of the two additional awards will be announced in early February 2015.
About the 2015 Global Mobile Awards
The Global Mobile Awards 2015 comprise more than 40 awards across nine categories and are open to companies across the entire mobile ecosystem. The awards are judged by independent experts, analysts, journalists, academics, and in some cases, mobile operator representatives. The Global Mobile Awards must be entered online; a full list of categories, deadlines and award criteria can be found at www.globalmobileawards.com. For further information on the Global Mobile Awards 2015 or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact the GSMA at awards@globalmobileawards.com.
For more information on the 2015 Mobile World Congress including how to attend, exhibit or sponsor, visit www.mobileworldcongress.com. Follow developments and updates on Mobile World Congress on Twitter @GSMA using #MWC15, on our LinkedIn company page http://gsma.at/GSMALinkedIn or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gsma.
- ENDS –
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world’s mobile operators with 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
Contacts
For the GSMA
Elli Karagiorgas
+44 (0)207 067 0496
elli.karagiorgas@webershandwick.com
or
GSMA Press Office
pressoffice@gsma.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12581/en
Could You Be the Next Nestlé CSV Prize Winner?
VEVEY, Switzerland - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nominations for the 2016 Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize are now being accepted.
The closing date is 28 February 2015.
Winners will win up to CHF 500,000 - an investment that could make a significant difference in helping to scale up or replicate business-oriented initiatives addressing challenges in nutrition, water or rural development.
About the Prize
The Nestlé CSV Prize is awarded every second year. Its overall aim is to reward the best examples of Creating Shared Value (CSV) initiatives worldwide and to encourage others to adopt this approach. CSV runs deep throughout Nestlé’s global operations and is based on the belief that for a company to be successful in the long term and create value for its shareholders, it must also create value for society.
In selecting the winner, the Creating Shared Value Council will be looking for an entry that is innovative, applies environmentally sustainable practices, has demonstrated results on a small scale and can be viably scaled-up to help improve people’s lives.
2014 finalists
Winner: Honey Care Africa (HCA) won the overall Creating Shared Value Prize for its Sweeter South Sudan programme, which helps farmers generate additional income from honey production (www.honeycareafrica.com).
Runner-up: MSABI was selected for its True Life Water Point programme that provides access to safe water and sanitation (www.msabi.org).
Runner-up: Sanergy was selected for its Sustainable Sanitation in Africa’s Informal Settlements programme to make affordable and hygienic sanitation accessible to people in low income urban areas (http://saner.gy).
How to enter
Visit the CSV Prize webpage to either download or complete the online nomination form.
Could you be the next winner of the CHF 500,000 prize?
Contacts
Nestlé S.A.
Robin Tickle
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Email: mediarelations@nestle.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12575/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nominations for the 2016 Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize are now being accepted.
The closing date is 28 February 2015.
Winners will win up to CHF 500,000 - an investment that could make a significant difference in helping to scale up or replicate business-oriented initiatives addressing challenges in nutrition, water or rural development.
About the Prize
The Nestlé CSV Prize is awarded every second year. Its overall aim is to reward the best examples of Creating Shared Value (CSV) initiatives worldwide and to encourage others to adopt this approach. CSV runs deep throughout Nestlé’s global operations and is based on the belief that for a company to be successful in the long term and create value for its shareholders, it must also create value for society.
In selecting the winner, the Creating Shared Value Council will be looking for an entry that is innovative, applies environmentally sustainable practices, has demonstrated results on a small scale and can be viably scaled-up to help improve people’s lives.
2014 finalists
Winner: Honey Care Africa (HCA) won the overall Creating Shared Value Prize for its Sweeter South Sudan programme, which helps farmers generate additional income from honey production (www.honeycareafrica.com).
Runner-up: MSABI was selected for its True Life Water Point programme that provides access to safe water and sanitation (www.msabi.org).
Runner-up: Sanergy was selected for its Sustainable Sanitation in Africa’s Informal Settlements programme to make affordable and hygienic sanitation accessible to people in low income urban areas (http://saner.gy).
How to enter
Visit the CSV Prize webpage to either download or complete the online nomination form.
Could you be the next winner of the CHF 500,000 prize?
Contacts
Nestlé S.A.
Robin Tickle
Tel: +41 21 924 2200
Email: mediarelations@nestle.com
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12575/en
Toshiba Wins Major Order in India for X-Band Dual Polarization Transportable Doppler Weather Radar System
TOKYO - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that, in collaboration with Electronic Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), it has received an order to supply an X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system to India Meteorological Department (IMD). The radar, the first weather radar that Toshiba will supply to outside Japan, will be installed at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India in January 2015.
Localized catastrophic flooding caused by long or local heavy rainfall is becoming a significant problem worldwide, and particularly in India and the ASEAN countries. Weather radars track cloud movements and can pinpoint the buildup of potentially threatening systems in real time, allowing the authorities to issue warnings and order life-saving evacuations.
Toshiba has been collaborating with ECIL on weather radars since August 2012. The current order follows positive evaluation of their joint proposal, which drew on Toshiba’s extensive experience in supplying weather radars in Japan, and ECIL’s capabilities in supporting operation in the field in India. Toshiba has already supplied similar radars to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and to universities and research institutions.
The X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system for IMD has a range of 80km, and its short wavelength supports high resolution imaging of precipitation and wind velocity. It is only 25% of the size and consumes only 10% of the power of an equivalent electron-tube-based radar.
Toshiba is a leader in weather radar technologies. In August 2012, working with Osaka University and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), the company developed the world’s first* phased-array weather radar with digital beam forming (DBF) technology, capable of making observations in 10 directions simultaneously. This radar can capture 3D rain observations in just 10 seconds, 20 times faster than conventional systems, and is used to observe sudden and unexpected weather events such as torrential rain and tornadoes. These are usually caused by rapid growth of cumulonimbus, in as short a time as 10 minutes, and Toshiba’s system provides updates within a minute
Going forward, Toshiba will continue to propose products and solution that best match each country’s needs and requirements. The company is committed to contributing to the realization of a safer society by providing early detection of disasters.
* Source: Toshiba.
Outline of Doppler Weather Radar System
Customer:
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Scope of Supply:
X-Band Dual Polarization Transportable Doppler Weather Radar System
Supply Schedule:
January 2015
Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Midori Hara, +81-3-3457-2100
Public Relations & Investor Relations Office
media.relations@toshiba.co.jp
Fax: +81-3-5444-9202
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12571/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that, in collaboration with Electronic Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), it has received an order to supply an X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system to India Meteorological Department (IMD). The radar, the first weather radar that Toshiba will supply to outside Japan, will be installed at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India in January 2015.
Localized catastrophic flooding caused by long or local heavy rainfall is becoming a significant problem worldwide, and particularly in India and the ASEAN countries. Weather radars track cloud movements and can pinpoint the buildup of potentially threatening systems in real time, allowing the authorities to issue warnings and order life-saving evacuations.
Toshiba has been collaborating with ECIL on weather radars since August 2012. The current order follows positive evaluation of their joint proposal, which drew on Toshiba’s extensive experience in supplying weather radars in Japan, and ECIL’s capabilities in supporting operation in the field in India. Toshiba has already supplied similar radars to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and to universities and research institutions.
The X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system for IMD has a range of 80km, and its short wavelength supports high resolution imaging of precipitation and wind velocity. It is only 25% of the size and consumes only 10% of the power of an equivalent electron-tube-based radar.
Toshiba is a leader in weather radar technologies. In August 2012, working with Osaka University and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), the company developed the world’s first* phased-array weather radar with digital beam forming (DBF) technology, capable of making observations in 10 directions simultaneously. This radar can capture 3D rain observations in just 10 seconds, 20 times faster than conventional systems, and is used to observe sudden and unexpected weather events such as torrential rain and tornadoes. These are usually caused by rapid growth of cumulonimbus, in as short a time as 10 minutes, and Toshiba’s system provides updates within a minute
Going forward, Toshiba will continue to propose products and solution that best match each country’s needs and requirements. The company is committed to contributing to the realization of a safer society by providing early detection of disasters.
* Source: Toshiba.
Outline of Doppler Weather Radar System
Customer:
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Scope of Supply:
X-Band Dual Polarization Transportable Doppler Weather Radar System
Supply Schedule:
January 2015
Contacts
Toshiba Corporation
Midori Hara, +81-3-3457-2100
Public Relations & Investor Relations Office
media.relations@toshiba.co.jp
Fax: +81-3-5444-9202
Permalink: http://me-newswire.net/news/12571/en
Monday, October 27, 2014
ZTE Mobile Devices Q3 2014 Revenue Up by 40% Year-on-Year
ZTE bolsters its leading positions in key markets and global active users reach 68 million
SHANGHAI - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE mobile device reported strong results in Q3 2014 with revenue up by 40 percent year-on-year. The sales volume of smart devices accounting for 77 percent of sales overall, compared with 68 percent in Q3 2013. ZTE’s 4G expansion also marked a new milestone as 4G terminals accounted for 38 percent of terminal products, a 16 percent increase since the same period last year.
In the first three quarters of 2014, shipments of ZTE developed chips (such as the ZTE 7505/7510 chips) exceeded two million units. ZTE smartphone ASP (average selling price) saw an 8 percent year-on-year increase compared with Q3 2014 and global active users reached a total of 68 million. The story behind these results is ZTE’s focus on key global markets, as well as its on-going strategy implementation and a renewed approach to marketing.
Leading positions in key markets globally
As one of the most internationalized Chinese mobile phone manufacturers, ZTE has secured leading positions in key markets globally. Firstly, this has been led by the American and European markets, which represent key growth engines for ZTE. Most notably, it ranks fourth in the North American mobile and smartphone market and second in the pre-paid arena, as well as being a top-3 player among Canadian operators. Additionally, ZTE is the largest Chinese mobile phone manufacturer in the U.S., where the recently launched ZTE ZMAX phablet is proving highly popular. In Europe, ZTE has begun its transition from an ODM (original design manufacturer) business model to an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) model, which has led to an increase in the amount of terminal devices branded with the ZTE logo to 75% in the third quarter. According to a GfK report, the ZTE Star 1 (European Edition) ranked number one in terms of sales in Turkey.
Secondly, ZTE has expanded rapidly into developed markets worldwide. In the Asia-Pacific market, shipments of smartphones increased by 100% year-on-year and channel revenue also saw year-on-year growth of 130%. In Japan, ZTE has worked with Qualcomm to offer the fastest UFI products worldwide for four years consecutively. Finally, the highly anticipated ZTE STAR 1 was launched in Malaysia and will launch in other Asia Pacific countries and regions like Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia in the following months.
Last but not least, in Latin America, sales of ZTE mainstream smart terminals grew by 580% year-on-year; while in the Middle East and Africa, ZTE smart terminals growth has reached 400% in the same period.
Executing strategic changes
In a move to deliver increased value to customers, ZTE launched its ‘M-ICT strategy’ at the start of the third quarter, a move that emphasizes consumer experience, highly-efficient solutions for enterprises and a win-win ecosystem.
Other strategic initiatives include the initiation of a ‘Smart Voice Alliance’ by ZTE and partners, marking the start of a new era of voice controlled devices.
Lastly, ZTE began to build up its 4G range this year as part of a strategy to rapidly expand its 4G offering in the China market. This strategy has led to the launch of 4G devices such as the Grand S II, the Q series, the Red Bull series, the Star series and the Qing Yang series.
Renewed marketing approaches
In order to change its image as a traditional communications company, ZTE introduced three key guidelines: Cool, Green and Open, demonstrating continuous efforts to improve its business philosophy. In terms of e-commerce, a number of channels have allowed ZTE to further expand into overseas markets, such as continued cooperation with eBay and Amazon, as well as with Expansys in the Asia Pacific market. Furthermore, on the marketing front, ZTE’s three-year partnership with the NBA China as well as cooperation with NBA's Houston Rockets have boosted its brand image globally, reaching increased amounts of young consumers across markets worldwide.
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the global leaders in the mobile handset manufacturing industry in the world, offering a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
As a global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 320 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. Additionally, ZTE ranked No.1 in PCT patent applications in WIPO table in 2011 and 2012.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Eva Chen, +86 21 68897511
chen.zhengying@zte.com.cn
or
Waggener Edstrom Communications
Laura Liu, +86 10 59001242
laural@waggeneredstrom.com
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SHANGHAI - Monday, October 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE mobile device reported strong results in Q3 2014 with revenue up by 40 percent year-on-year. The sales volume of smart devices accounting for 77 percent of sales overall, compared with 68 percent in Q3 2013. ZTE’s 4G expansion also marked a new milestone as 4G terminals accounted for 38 percent of terminal products, a 16 percent increase since the same period last year.
In the first three quarters of 2014, shipments of ZTE developed chips (such as the ZTE 7505/7510 chips) exceeded two million units. ZTE smartphone ASP (average selling price) saw an 8 percent year-on-year increase compared with Q3 2014 and global active users reached a total of 68 million. The story behind these results is ZTE’s focus on key global markets, as well as its on-going strategy implementation and a renewed approach to marketing.
Leading positions in key markets globally
As one of the most internationalized Chinese mobile phone manufacturers, ZTE has secured leading positions in key markets globally. Firstly, this has been led by the American and European markets, which represent key growth engines for ZTE. Most notably, it ranks fourth in the North American mobile and smartphone market and second in the pre-paid arena, as well as being a top-3 player among Canadian operators. Additionally, ZTE is the largest Chinese mobile phone manufacturer in the U.S., where the recently launched ZTE ZMAX phablet is proving highly popular. In Europe, ZTE has begun its transition from an ODM (original design manufacturer) business model to an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) model, which has led to an increase in the amount of terminal devices branded with the ZTE logo to 75% in the third quarter. According to a GfK report, the ZTE Star 1 (European Edition) ranked number one in terms of sales in Turkey.
Secondly, ZTE has expanded rapidly into developed markets worldwide. In the Asia-Pacific market, shipments of smartphones increased by 100% year-on-year and channel revenue also saw year-on-year growth of 130%. In Japan, ZTE has worked with Qualcomm to offer the fastest UFI products worldwide for four years consecutively. Finally, the highly anticipated ZTE STAR 1 was launched in Malaysia and will launch in other Asia Pacific countries and regions like Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia in the following months.
Last but not least, in Latin America, sales of ZTE mainstream smart terminals grew by 580% year-on-year; while in the Middle East and Africa, ZTE smart terminals growth has reached 400% in the same period.
Executing strategic changes
In a move to deliver increased value to customers, ZTE launched its ‘M-ICT strategy’ at the start of the third quarter, a move that emphasizes consumer experience, highly-efficient solutions for enterprises and a win-win ecosystem.
Other strategic initiatives include the initiation of a ‘Smart Voice Alliance’ by ZTE and partners, marking the start of a new era of voice controlled devices.
Lastly, ZTE began to build up its 4G range this year as part of a strategy to rapidly expand its 4G offering in the China market. This strategy has led to the launch of 4G devices such as the Grand S II, the Q series, the Red Bull series, the Star series and the Qing Yang series.
Renewed marketing approaches
In order to change its image as a traditional communications company, ZTE introduced three key guidelines: Cool, Green and Open, demonstrating continuous efforts to improve its business philosophy. In terms of e-commerce, a number of channels have allowed ZTE to further expand into overseas markets, such as continued cooperation with eBay and Amazon, as well as with Expansys in the Asia Pacific market. Furthermore, on the marketing front, ZTE’s three-year partnership with the NBA China as well as cooperation with NBA's Houston Rockets have boosted its brand image globally, reaching increased amounts of young consumers across markets worldwide.
About ZTE Mobile Devices
ZTE Mobile Devices is a division of ZTE Corporation, a global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. ZTE is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
ZTE is one of the global leaders in the mobile handset manufacturing industry in the world, offering a complete range of mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile broadband modems and hotspots and family desktop integration terminals.
As a global leader, ZTE has partnerships with more than 320 major carriers and distributors in over 160 countries and regions around the globe. It also has strategic partnerships with 47 of the world’s top 50 carriers. Additionally, ZTE ranked No.1 in PCT patent applications in WIPO table in 2011 and 2012.
For more information, please visit: www.ztedevices.com
Contacts
ZTE Corporation
Eva Chen, +86 21 68897511
chen.zhengying@zte.com.cn
or
Waggener Edstrom Communications
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Dubai Smart Government and Kingsmen Make History with the Largest Pavilion at GITEX 2014 in Dubai, UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
Kingsmen, a leading communication design and production group, has set a new record in the exhibition industry history of the Middle East and GCC region for the design and production of the largest exhibition pavilion for Dubai Smart Government during their participation at this year’s edition of GITEX Technology Week 2014, the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region, which took place from October 12 to October 16, 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The pavilion, which measures 3,800 sqm, includes 37 Dubai government entities and its latest offerings of smart solutions and app services.
According to Kingsmen senior executives, this is one of the region’s largest exhibition pavilions that was built and constructed by a team of 180 workers over five working days. During its off-site construction process, the team had to conduct several lab and configuration tests to customize a device that was designed to mirror wired smart phone connections to LED screens. A total of 22 kilometers worth of data cables were strategically positioned within the pavilion, ensuring wired connectivity for all participating agencies. In addition, to reduce the Dubai Smart Government’s carbon footprint on the environment, the Kingsmen team used recycled materials for journey props and VOC-Free ink for all printed graphics utilized for displays.
Sumaia Khalifa Bin Hammad, Director of Communication and Business Development Department, Dubai Smart Government, said: “We laud Kingsmen Middle East LLC for building the largest exhibition pavilion at GITEX Technology 2014. The immense efforts put in by Kingsmen’s team to ensure that the pavilion’s design and structure met the highest standards are truly commendable. We are satisfied with the result as this feat helps us garner greater interest, enabling us to showcase and highlight our high-quality, customer-focused smart and e-services to a large number of people. Equally commendable is the environmentally-friendly aspect of the pavilion, which also complements our eco-friendly initiatives to promote environmental sustainability in the emirate. With the success of this endeavor, we hope to replicate this achievement in other relevant major events in Dubai in the future.”
Tilak Raj, Managing Director, Kingsmen Middle East LLC, said: “Inspired by Dubai Smart Government’s vision to help establish Dubai as one of the world’s leading economic hubs in the world, our team worked hard and persevered to attain this historic accomplishment. Our feat clearly demonstrates our firm commitment to excellence and high standards that has made us one of the leading communication design and production companies in the region. The trust and confidence of our valued clients are a strong testament to our continued success. With our latest collaboration with Dubai Smart Government, we are pleased to deliver the same level of excellence that we are known for.”
Contacts
Kingsmen Middle East LLC
Meraj Khan, Director Marketing & Communications
+9714-338-9340
meraj@kingsmen-me.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/12539/en
Kingsmen, a leading communication design and production group, has set a new record in the exhibition industry history of the Middle East and GCC region for the design and production of the largest exhibition pavilion for Dubai Smart Government during their participation at this year’s edition of GITEX Technology Week 2014, the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region, which took place from October 12 to October 16, 2014 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The pavilion, which measures 3,800 sqm, includes 37 Dubai government entities and its latest offerings of smart solutions and app services.
According to Kingsmen senior executives, this is one of the region’s largest exhibition pavilions that was built and constructed by a team of 180 workers over five working days. During its off-site construction process, the team had to conduct several lab and configuration tests to customize a device that was designed to mirror wired smart phone connections to LED screens. A total of 22 kilometers worth of data cables were strategically positioned within the pavilion, ensuring wired connectivity for all participating agencies. In addition, to reduce the Dubai Smart Government’s carbon footprint on the environment, the Kingsmen team used recycled materials for journey props and VOC-Free ink for all printed graphics utilized for displays.
Sumaia Khalifa Bin Hammad, Director of Communication and Business Development Department, Dubai Smart Government, said: “We laud Kingsmen Middle East LLC for building the largest exhibition pavilion at GITEX Technology 2014. The immense efforts put in by Kingsmen’s team to ensure that the pavilion’s design and structure met the highest standards are truly commendable. We are satisfied with the result as this feat helps us garner greater interest, enabling us to showcase and highlight our high-quality, customer-focused smart and e-services to a large number of people. Equally commendable is the environmentally-friendly aspect of the pavilion, which also complements our eco-friendly initiatives to promote environmental sustainability in the emirate. With the success of this endeavor, we hope to replicate this achievement in other relevant major events in Dubai in the future.”
Tilak Raj, Managing Director, Kingsmen Middle East LLC, said: “Inspired by Dubai Smart Government’s vision to help establish Dubai as one of the world’s leading economic hubs in the world, our team worked hard and persevered to attain this historic accomplishment. Our feat clearly demonstrates our firm commitment to excellence and high standards that has made us one of the leading communication design and production companies in the region. The trust and confidence of our valued clients are a strong testament to our continued success. With our latest collaboration with Dubai Smart Government, we are pleased to deliver the same level of excellence that we are known for.”
Contacts
Kingsmen Middle East LLC
Meraj Khan, Director Marketing & Communications
+9714-338-9340
meraj@kingsmen-me.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/12539/en
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