Huawei introduces best entry-level Smartphone in the Pakistani Market

Huawei Technologies, the Chinese Technology Giant, has unleashed its latest wonder entry-level Smart phone in the international market, which is now available in Pakistan after becoming a global hit. Huawei has given bundle of attractive and user friendly apps in this small package i.e. Huawei Y3. Out of many uniquely amazing features of this Smartphone, its versatility in terms of market capturing is the best. Huawei has confidently stated that this Smartphone has been manufactured keeping in mind the customers belonging to customers from the entire social and age groups.

Many features of this Smartphone can be listed out as its main attraction, for instance, its 4 inch smooth full screen, which exhibits bright and vibrant colored features and pictures, its Super CPU, its aptly capable camera and battery, it’s extremely fine and smooth design and also its efficient management system i.e. EMUI 3.0 Lite.

This Smartphone runs on Android KitKat 4.4 OS, Quad-core processor with 512GB RAM and 4GB ROM and memory that extends up to 32GB. The design of this unique Smartphone is also another attraction for the customers among many others, it is light in weight with a flawless curve design, smooth Matte finish touch and elegant patterned back cover makes its scratch free and also to be used single-handedly without any inconvenience.

Huawei Y3 is a 3G enabled Smartphone, with user-friendly interface and efficient EMUI 3.0 Lite. The strong power bank of this Smartphone i.e. its 1730 mAh battery which is backed by super power saving technology makes it the best phone to take with you to colleges, offices and even at gatherings. Its camera features adds even more to its awesomeness, with 5MP rear and 2MP front camera (which surely you won’t be able to find in Y3 peers) because of its distinctive quality to capture bright pictures even in low light with the help of its Dual-Flash light. This phone is the no doubt the best Smartphone for people who want such a Smartphone that would instantly grab the eye and the mind without being burden on the set budget.

This ultra cool gadget would be available in attractive color range and the customers would be free to choose a color that suits his/her mood the most. Given the price range, its fine design, bundle of cool and incredible features it can be fairly stated that this Smartphone would surely tempt its customers and set a new high sale target in the mobile market.

Samsung Electronics Announces Second Quarter Results

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Samsung’s revenue for the quarter was KRW 48.54 trillion, a three percent increase quarter-on-quarter (QOQ), while the operating profit for the quarter was KRW 6.9 trillion, an increase of KRW 900 billion QOQ. In the company’s earnings guidance disclosed on July 7, 2015, Samsung estimated second quarter consolidated revenues would reach approximately KRW 48 trillion with consolidated operating profit of approximately KRW 6.9 trillion.

The overall QOQ improvement in earnings was largely due to strong sales in the Semiconductor Business, led by memory products and mobile application processors, as well as the Consumer Electronics (CE) Division which benefited from the launch of new TV models. Despite the launch of Galaxy S6, improvement to earnings was quite marginal due to low smartphone shipments and an increase in marketing expenses for new product launches.

While 2H 2015 is expected to present mounting challenges, the company will try to improve earnings, as strong seasonality should drive growth in TV sales, while the 14-nanometer foundry business should also see sales growth. Meanwhile, despite risks posed by potential supply increase of LCD panels and premium DRAM products, the Memory Business and the Display Panel segment are expected to register solid earnings. While the IT & Mobile Communications (IM) Division is expected to face a difficult business environment, the sales momentum for high-end products will be maintained by adjusting the price of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge and introducing new premium smartphone models. New middle- and low-end models will also be introduced, and the IM Division will continue to work on improving efficiency of expenditures.

Capital expenditure (CAPEX) for 2Q 2015 totaled KRW 5.9 trillion, including KRW 3.2 trillion for the Semiconductor Business and KRW 1.1 trillion for the Display Panel segment. Total CAPEX for 1H 2015 was KRW 13.2 trillion, which is approximately a 30 percent year-on-year (YOY) increase. A further increase in CAPEX for 2H 2015 remains under review, and CAPEX will be focused on securing platforms for future growth, such as V-NAND technology, and improving the manufacturing efficiency of display panels.

Semiconductor Sees Solid Growth

The Device Solutions (DS) Division posted KRW 17.87 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 3.87 trillion in operating profit for the quarter.

Despite low seasonality for the Memory Business, earnings remained steady due to an increase in high value-added products for mobile devices and servers, as well as an increase in the average density. Meanwhile, S.LSI revenue increased QOQ, due to increased sales of smartphone components driven by 14-nanometer mobile AP and steady demand for high-end LSI products, such as high-pixel CMOS Image Sensors and DDI for flexible display.

In 2H 2015, overall demand in the memory market is expected to be driven by broader SSD adoption for servers and PCs, as well as the launch of new smartphone models with higher memory density for enhanced specifications. The company will continue to secure profitability by accelerating 20-nanometer DRAM migration, expanding V-NAND supply and continuing 10-nanometer class NAND migration. Meanwhile, the System LSI Business’ revenue is expected to improve compared with 1H 2015, driven by an increase in 14-nanometer foundry revenue, the launch of new CMOS sensors and further entry into the Chinese mobile market. The System LSI Business will look to diversify its customer base and products to solidify its foundation for future growth.

Innovation to Drive Future Growth of Display Panel Segment

The Display Panel segment posted KRW 6.62 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 540 billion in operating profit for the quarter.

Although profitability of LCD panels improved due to increased sales of premium TV panels, such as those for UHD TVs, overall earnings for OLED panels decreased QOQ due to weak seasonality and increased expenditures from ramping up its new flexible display product line.

In 2H 2015, LCD market growth for UHD TV panels is expected to continue; however, risk factors exist including overall over-supply and decrease in demand from TV set makers. The company will look to achieve stable growth in OLED panels by reinforcing product line-ups for the middle- to low-end market, expanding customer base and addressing the demand for new high-end mobile devices. In particular, the Display Panel segment will reinforce the company’s leadership in the flexible display market. In the future, the company will develop new products, such as transparent and mirror displays, to secure new mid- to long-term growth engines. Despite downside risk in LCD panels during the third quarter, the Display Panel segment will strive to maintain profitability levels at par with the previous quarter by improving OLED panel sales.

New Mobile Devices to Improve Revenue

The IM Division posted KRW 26.06 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 2.76 trillion in operating profit for the quarter.

Overall revenue improved slightly QOQ for the Mobile Business, due to increased shipments of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, despite a drop in overall smartphone shipments caused by declining shipments of older middle- to low-end models. Although revenue increased, profits increased marginally QOQ, due to supply difficulties from higher than expected market demand for the Galaxy S6 edge, as well as increased marketing expenditures that typically accompany flagship product launches.

Meanwhile, second quarter tablet shipments slightly decreased due to extended off-season in the market. The tablet market in 2H 2015 is expected to report negative growth YOY; however, the Mobile Business intends to actively respond to market demands with the Galaxy Tab A series and a new product scheduled for later this year.

In 2H 2015, the smartphone market is expected to grow YOY; however, the growth rate is expected to slow down. The Mobile Business plans to firmly maintain its sale of premium smartphones by flexibly adjusting the price of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and launching a new model with a larger screen. Supply issues concerning the Galaxy S6 edge have been addressed. Moreover, the IM Division plans to enhance efficiency across the board, including product line-ups, marketing and R&D.

Premium Products Add to CE Division’s Growth

The CE Division, encompassing the Visual Display (VD), Digital Appliances (DA), Printing Solutions and Health and Medical Equipment (HME) Businesses, posted KRW 11.20 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 210 billion in operating profit for the quarter.

Despite a stagnant TV market, the VD Business saw improved performance QOQ due to the release of new models, such as the SUHD TV, as well as an expansion of premium products. Meanwhile, the DA Business saw improved performance compared to the previous quarter, thanks to sales of premium and innovative products, such as the Chef Collection refrigerators and Active Wash washing machines.

In 2H 2015, although market demand for TVs is expected to remain at the same level YOY, demand for UHD and large-screen TVs is expected to increase. As a result, the VD Business will expand premium model line-ups including SUHD and Curved TVs to mass market products in order to improve profitability. The DA Business plans to increase sale of premium products and actively improve revenue in developed markets, such as North America.

Samsung Announces Mass Production of Industry’s First Mobile Image Sensor with 1.0μm Pixels

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the industry’s first 1.0μm-pixel-based 16 megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensor for use in advanced mobile devices.

Samsung’s new image sensor, the S5K3P3, leverages the company’s proprietary ISOCELL technology to enable the high performance 1.0μm pixels. This market-leading small pixel minimizes the overall size and height of an image sensor module, making it an ideal solution for today’s increasingly thinner mobile devices.

“As a trendsetter in the mobile image sensor business, we are pleased to be the first to deliver the most advanced 1.0μm-pixel imager, which meets both high-resolution and slim design requirements for smartphone cameras,” said Kyushik Hong, Vice President and Head of S.LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “Starting with 16Mp sensor, Samsung plans to further expand 1 .0μm-pixel product category and lead the image sensor market for high performing slim mobile devices.”

Built with 1.0μm pixels, Samsung’s new 16Mp image sensor reduces the module’s overall height by 20 percent, compared to current 1.12μm-pixel based 16Mp sensor modules. Enabling a module z-height that is less than 5mm, the S5K3P3 offers designers the ability to develop a mobile device with minimal camera protrusion without compromising on resolution.

In addition, the S5K3P3 takes advantage of Samsung’s ISOCELL technology to deliver image quality that is on par with 1.12μm-pixel based image sensors. Using ISOCELL technology dramatically reduces color crosstalk of neighboring pixels by adding physical barriers between each pixel. This substantially increases light sensitivity and effectively controls the collection of photons, resulting in higher color fidelity even in poor lighting conditions.

Combining ISOCELL technology with the industry’s smallest 1.0μm pixels, the new S5K3P3 image sensor will provide manufacturers with a differentiated design option.

Samsung’s new S5K3P3 image sensor is available today for mobile device manufacturers to design into their next-generation products.

Huawei Y3 & Y5, Achieving High Sales in Pakistan

Recently launched in Pakistan, Huawei Y3 and Y5 have taken over the hearts of the customers throughout the country. These mobile phones are available on all the famous local mobile shops and the recent report has shown how the sale market of Huawei has sky-rocketed after the launch of these two smart gadgets. The response of the customers is very positive and they are quite delighted by the smooth and unhindered experience these smart phones are providing.

Huawei Pakistan’s Director Marketing Device, Mr. Fanhong Bruce expressed his joy on the record sales in these words,” We are utterly pleased with the market success of Huawei Y3 & Y5. We were already quite hopeful that the launch of these two smart phones would enhance the trust and loyalty of our customers in our Brand and we do promise them that our R&D department is working tirelessly for making technology easily and economically accessible for them by manufacturing high tech and economical smart phones such as Huawei Y3 and Y5.”

The reasons behind this tremendous market success are the top edge manufacturing quality of Huawei, their after-sale services and also the features and functions encased in these two smart phones. Huawei Y3 runs on Android KitKat 4.4 OS, 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor, 4GB ROM (memory extendable to 32GB) and full touch 4 inch screen display. The camera pixels of this gadget are 5MP rear cam and 2MP front cam with the capability of capturing bright pictures in low light because of the Dual Flash Light and also to instantly capture moments with fast 1.2s shutter speed. The battery of Huawei Y3 is also fully loaded, 1730 mAh with super power saving technology.

The features of Huawei Y5 are similar yet more modified and advanced, Y5 has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and the camera pixels are 8MP rear and 2MP front, with the outstanding additional feature which enables to capture pictures and videos with “Panoramic Effect”, bright pictures with Dual Flash light and fast paced shutter speed. These smart phones have been manufactured to create happy and fun filled moments and to seize them instantly and forever. With the Wifi Direct feature of both the Huawei smart phones i.e. Y3 & Y5 movies, pictures and videos can be sent in a matter of seconds.

Above mentioned are few of the many amazing features these two smart phones are offering to its user. Huawei has once again delivered its master pieces in the Pakistan Market, which are an extra ordinary example of Huawei R&D department’s expertise and these technological wonders are making “the world a better connected place”.

Huawei Y5’s Superb Camera built to create and share

The latest Huawei prodigy Huawei Y5 has many incredible and cool features to offer to its users. This gadget is going to become the most favorite among the mobile lovers, who insist upon having a high tech Smartphone but within their pocket range. Among other Huawei Y5’s extra fine features, its superb camera is definitely the one to high-light. With 8MP rear and 2MP front cam, Y5 is undoubtedly a keeper because of the super exciting features one can utilize while using the camera.

While capturing shots with Huawei Y5, one wouldn’t need to worry about the background light to make the picture bright because Y5’s Dual Flash light would surely fulfill the need. Dual Flash light will allow the user to capture shots even in dim background and the picture results would surely be a surprise. The picture colors won’t be affected instead they would be bright and vibrant, as if the picture had been taken in bright day light.

Another incredible feature is the “Panoramic Effect”; Y5’s camera allows you to capture pictures with “Panoramic effect”, making the moments seized by the camera look as if they had been taken from a movie. The efficient camera of Y5 is also capable of capturing pictures by detecting your smile and to add to cherry to the cake, the shutter speed of Y5 is 1.2s which clearly means that you won’t be missing any crazy friends activity and all the moments would be captured instantly and secured forever.

9th Pakistan SME Forum 2015 on August 25 in Lahore

The 9^th Pakistan SME Forum 2015 organized annually by SHAMROCK Conferences International (www.shamrockconferences.net) will be held on August 25, 2015 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. A number of issues now challenging the SME sector in Pakistan will be taken up for discussions for policy interventions. This year’s theme is “Fostering SME access to Finance & Innovative Technologies”.

Several key organizations such as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Commercial Banks, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Business Support Fund (BSF) of the Ministry of Finance, Chambers of Commerce & Industry, IFC-World Bank and Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) will be participating in the forum which now serves as a bench mark to address issues and pressing needs of the SME sector in Pakistan.

Menin Rodrigues, Chairman, SHAMROCK Conferences International & Convener of the conference said, “The SME Conference is now an annual feature of our conferences program and plays an important role in highlighting the problems faced by the SME sector in Pakistan. There are 3.2 million economic establishments in the country of which more than 90% are SMEs. It employs 75% of the non-agricultural workforce and contributes 30% towards the national GDP. The forum is open to all stakeholders to deliberate on matters that are important to support the life-line of Pakistan’s economy.”

Zulfikar Thaver, President, Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) in a press statement issued today, said “SMEs are the biggest stakeholders in Pakistan’s economy and need the best facilities of environment, finance, infrastructure, regular supply of energy and raw material,” he urged the government and policy makers to make the environment conducive and accelerate efforts to reduce the cost of doing business.

Eminent speakers and representatives of several sub-sectors of the SME sector in Pakistan will be deliberating on subjects that range from regulatory inconsistency, difficulties in SMEs access to finance, banking services, taxation, transportation of goods, power and energy issues, and security concerns. A special session on women entrepreneurs is also carded in the program.

Participants may register at the conferences website at www.shamrockconferences.net

High Cost Performance and Best Experience with Huawei Y3

There is no ambiguity in the fact that smart phones have become an indispensable need of today and if a person forgets his phone at home, his whole day’s routine gets affected. Keeping in focus this situation, Huawei has manufactured such a Smartphone which does not only fit perfectly in the budget of people from all class plus it also provides all the unique features an expensive Smartphone possesses. Huawei Y3 is that Smartphone, which would suit to all, students, officials, workers and even those people who are enjoying their retirement days and want to stay connected with their family.

This smart phone has Android KitKat 4.4 OS, Quad-core processor, with 4GB ROM and 4 inch full touch screen with smooth geometric design, Matte finish and flawless curves that would just fit nicely in the hands when using. This gadget is Dual-SIM and 3G enabled, this allows its user to enjoy internet browsing, watching videos and playing games with very little buffering time.

Huawei Y3 has incorporated in it the latest EMUI 3.0 Lite, which is an efficient management system and provides extremely user friendly Interface and the user can also modify the themes as he desires. The Camera of this smartphone is another attraction, 5MP rear and 2MP front camera of Y3 allows capturing bright and colorful pictures even in dim light with the help of Dual Flashlight. The shutter speed of 1.2s of Y3’s camera makes sure that you don’t miss on any memorable moment.

The Battery of Y3 is its power house, with 1730 mAh strength and backed super power saving technology, Y3 would save battery up to 30% in comparison to its peer Smartphone’s and would work with its user through it the day without badgering for repetitive recharge.

It can be stated that Huawei has successfully delivered such a super quality and low budget smartphone that is capable of giving high cost performance and best experience to its users. Huawei Y3 would certainly become the most sold gadget as soon as it is launched because of its competency to cater to the needs of customers belonging to all fields and all age groups.

IS PAKISTAN’S PROPERTY MARKET RETURNING TO GLORY?

Pakistan’s property sector is poised for recovery in the second half of 2015, according to property portal, Lamudi (www.lamudi.pk).

The property search on the Lamudi portal for both residential and commercial category has already increased by 54 percent in the first six months of 2015. Real estate experts from all over Pakistan are also expecting the market to show signs of improvement, after the stalling market activity in the first six months.

Both real estate agents and developers have reported an increase in queries from investors, especially from overseas Pakistanis who are back home to celebrate Eid with their loved ones.

This increase in property enquiries is expected to scale up in the second half of 2015 as well, notably around Eid-ul-Azha and New Year, when the overseas Pakistanis will return to their home country again.

Saad Arshed, Country Director, of Lamudi.pk, said: “The increase in customer queries vouches for the optimism that investors have about the real estate sector in Pakistan.

Its property market is returning back to its former glory days. I would strongly advise investors, especially short-term ones to invest in property now and sell it off within these six months, as prices are expected to shoot up in future.”

The economic conditions of Pakistan have also improved and with the Budget 2015, bringing positive signs for the real estate sector in terms of relaxation in taxes and the launch of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), it is the ideal time for investors to invest in the property market.

Huawei’s R&D – Its Accumulated Power to Stay Competitive in the Long-run

Technology solutions providing company, Huawei has made incredible growth in the first half of the fiscal year, 2015. This growth rate has been the highest since the company started announcing its interim growth results i.e. since 2011. Huawei owes this success majorly to the remarkable sales achieved by the smart phones and the growth of their Enterprises and not to forget the 4G devices are also playing an important role.

The success Huawei is achieving, with leaps and bounds, is because of the efforts put in by the work force in their R&D department, where thousands of staff members are working 24/7tirelssly to deliver the best of technologies to the Huawei users.

Huawei is allocating 10% of sales income into R&D which makes 1.2 billion of R&D investment in 2014. They have built 16 R&D centers globally and the70% of Huawei’s staff is working in the R&D which clearly shows their priority and their motto “Quality above quantity”.

In these R&D centers, the staff members are striving for making technological innovations, leveraging talent and utilizing their global resources so that every single product they manufacture is outstanding.

Huawei Pakistan’s Director Marketing Devices, Mr. Fanhong Bruce said,”We focus on manufacturing the best for our customers, which is why we pour in all our energies and maximum of our revenues in the R&D department. This strategy is certainly paying us off, as our brand has got such an incredible growth in the first half of 2015.”

Paris Aesthetic Center and London Design Center have more than a dozen renowned designers from the luxury, fashion, automobile, 3D and digital industry which are strongly helping this growing brand to achieve the top position in all the fields, be it technology or fashion.

Huawei has undoubtedly passed very successfully through many crucial stages and emerged as a Brand which is making seamless progress and has become the most respected brand among global consumers.

Huawei was also the first mainland brand to make it on to Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brand list in late 2014.With respect to overseas brand awareness, there has been 60% year to year growth in share of voice on Global social media channels. 

“Quality not Quantity”, Huawei’s Success Strategy

Huawei has always been focusing on quality not quantity with premium Smartphone strategy and has frequently delivered such smart phones flagships which have been received by the customers with tremendous applause. Huawei has created a premium flagship Smartphone for each product series e.g. for Mate series, P series, G+ series and Honor series.

Huawei also owes its incredible success in the first half of fiscal year, 2015; to the Services it provides which focus on the end-user’s needs throughout the product cycle. Huawei has 400 customer service centers and 184 designated service centers in China. Globally, Huawei has 650 partners and more than 3,000 service points. Five major customer support centers globally, with customer service hotlines covering 91 countries, supporting 47 languages. According to IPSOS, Huawei gains first position in customer satisfaction level in China. The first class services which are efficiently provided in these Service Centers are on-site services, Repairing services, Hotline service, Internet service, Wechat service.

According to the surveys conducted, the “On-site customer service level of satisfaction result” of Huawei is 77.39% beating its competitors like Apple, Samsung, and Lenovo etc. Customer Service Centers around the world are handling 20,000 customers on average daily, over 90% of problem solving rate and 95% customer satisfaction.

The contribution by Huawei Enterprise and its 4G devices has also been a key role in the remarkable growth of 1H 0215. The Internet-of-things strategy has proved to be a breakthrough with commercial application, as in September 2013, Huawei entered into an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that various global high-end models of Mercedes-Benz will offer Huawei’s 4G communication module after January 2016. In November 2014, Huawei and Audi entered into an exclusive cooperation agreement, under which, high-end models of Audi in China will be using Huawei’s 4G communication module for the next five years. With the prior mentioned milestones Huawei aims to become the top player in the Internet of Cars sector.

Highest Growth marked by Huawei in Five Years

Huawei announced its growth results in the first half of fiscal year 2015, which have marked the highest growth of Huawei in the five years. Huawei owes 30% of the sales to its smart phones and enterprises though Chinese 4G ventures have played an important role in the remarkable growth. This leading technology company is without doubt, on its way to hit the target of 100m smart phones shipments this year.

Huawei has managed to beat its rivals by achieving 20% operating margin, which is twice more than that of its close rivals. Since Huawei started reporting interim results i.e. in 2011, the growth rate of 2015 is the highest and the company has announced that it would achieve “effective growth” in 2015. 2008 was the recent year in which Huawei achieved the highest growth; its full year’s revenues went up by 33% where as the growth in the first half of 2015 is 30%.

Huawei has adopted a very complex landscape and different outline for revenues in comparison to its rivals. This emerging tech giant has its main focus on the enterprises, which has also contributed majorly to the tremendous growth of Huawei in the first half of 2015. Huawei is ahead of its schedule in achieving its 100m shipment target in 2015, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. Although the past targets set by this company haven’t been complied with as per expectation but now the ability to predict the market’s conditions and control its supply chain has become lot better. As it has been reported by the company’s consumer business unit, since May, Huawei has been shipping 10m units every month.

According to Gartner, Huawei was the fourth largest smart phone selling company in the first quarter of 2015 with 18.1m shipments and 5.4% share. Huawei Pakistan’s CEO, Aragon Meng, has stated that, “Our mid range Mate 7 and High end P8 models along with the Honor family smart phones have performed really well and have added a lot to the revenue generated through smart phones and Huawei will most certainly boost its growth further in the second half of this year.”

The officials have stated that they are very confident that Huawei will maintain its effective growth and steady and continuous development in all the business segments in 2015. The smaller units are more likely to become the main drivers in the expansion of Huawei. In 2014, the consumer business and enterprise experienced a rapid growth than the carrier unit and the sales were increased, 32.6 percent % and 27.3% respectively.

Huawei P8’s Splash Resistant Nano Coating by P2i, a Blessing in Disguise

Emerging as the globally leading mobile technology brand, Huawei has always ensured that it delivers to its customers, the best of all technologies and products in a very economical price range. The two recently launched smart phones; P8 and P8 Lite are an excellent example of Huawei’s expertise to design such devices which masterly exhibit the consortium of style, elegance and technology power.

                                                             

These smart phones are most certainly re-establishing the smartphone market standards with their blend of fashion and practicality, making Huawei outshine its rival brands in manufacturing high tech and ultra elegant, classy smart phones. The Huawei P8 and P8 Lite offer abundant of easy-to-use features and possess extraordinary characteristics list to challenge other smart phones in the market.

The exceptional features these high-end smart phones carry, were highlighted in the launch ceremony but one feature was not mentioned which concerns the phone’s durability and happens to be “a blessing in disguise” for rigorous users. In collaboration with P2i, a technology firm specializing in protective Nano-coverings, Huawei has covered the P8 with a special layer which is liquid repellant. Although not actually waterproof but the protective coating offers safety against spills, humidity, splashes, and sweats, not only that it will also resist corrosion from any other minor accidents that may during its life.

Not known to many, Huawei P8’s this amazing feature has been a secret and it is indeed good news for Huawei P8 and P8 Lite customers. This protective and durable feature of P8 and P8 Lite makes these smart phones tough enough to function outstandingly in all sort of crude environments. Such perks which Huawei offers with its devices are what which makes the customers fall in love with the brand and their devices and has most certainly resulted the outstanding growth success which Huawei is achieving.

EIDI FOR OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS

Eid-ul-Fitr brings good tidings for Pakistan’s real estate sector, according to Lamudi (www.lamudi.pk). With overseas Pakistanis back in the home country to celebrate Eid with loved ones, real estate market is expected to experience an upward swing.

The property sector always experiences increased market activity around this time when overseas Pakistanis, bring foreign remittances and channel these funds in the most lucrative investment sector of Pakistan.

Saad Arshed, Country Director of Lamudi Pakistan, said: “These Eid holidays were very much needed to give a boost to the real estate sector of Pakistan. With the first half of the year, experiencing a slowdown in the property market, followed by the withholding tax on banking transactions-the real estate market activity stalled a lot.

As overseas Pakistanis always hunt for property during this time, Lamudi has gone the extra mile to bring them the investment opportunities that are sure shot to reap them huge gains.”

Following are the top property investment options in Pakistan’s major cities this Eid-ul-Fitr:

Lahore: Pakistan’s cultural capital has a lot of good investment options to offer. Defence Housing Authority (DHA), undoubtedly remains the safest bet when it comes to investing in plots or houses. Other profitable opportunities include: Bahria Town, Paragon City and State Life Housing Society.

Islamabad: The capital city has some of the best investment options in the country. From Bahria Town to DHA, especially its Phase two, to Sector E-11, Sector F-11 and the Spring-Apartment Homes; Islamabad has the finest investment districts to offer.

Karachi: It also has a lot to offer to the overseas Pakistanis, back in the city. DHA and Bahria Town, without a doubt should be the first priorities of investors. Other worthwhile opportunities include: Chapal Skymark and Park View Apartments. 

ICAP National Finance Olympiad 2015

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is organizing first ever National Finance Olympiad (NFO) 2015 to showcase professionalism, knowledge and aptitude of finance professionals in Pakistan. The event provides a distinctive platform to finance professionals to exhibit their potential and celebrate their competence.

The competition will test the technical knowledge and application of competing teams in the areas of accounting, finance, and governance standards. NFO, in its first edition seeks to provide multipronged benefits to participants as individuals and as organizations by facilitating networking, recognizing talent in the field of finance, fostering an environment of competition while also focusing on building knowledge, encouraging culture of knowledge sharing, and celebrating team work.  

To be eligible to participate one has to be a finance professional working in industry. Each team of 3 members would be led by a member of ICAP. An organization can nominate maximum 2 teams. In its inaugural edition NFO will be conducting qualifying rounds at designated centers in Lahore and Karachi, followed by Grand Finale in Karachi.

Details about the competition and how it will unfold from July 28, the opening round to the climax on August 6 at the Grand Finale are available on the ICAP website http://www.icap.org.pk/nfo/pdf/Finance_Olympiad.pdf

The National Finance Olympiad is set to be an exciting and unique event, organized by one of the most respected professional body of the country, ICAP, joined in the endeavor by Unilever Pakistan. The grueling competition will be a test of knowledge, competitiveness and teamwork and will add another qualification to the repertoire of the finance professional in the country.

Huawei P8 Received Outstanding Reception in Pakistan

Huawei P8, after receiving outstanding recognition and fame in the international mobile market, it has anchored itself deep in the Pakistan Mobile market as well. Launched in an auspicious and extravagant ceremony, Huawei P8 has captured the eye of all the smart phone users and has hit the market with record sales. The TVC of this smart phone has also played an important role in spreading the word about the unique and exciting features, P8 carries. In the TVC, it has been superbly shown how an avid creative person can enhance and ignite his creative abilities with the help of extra ordinary and pioneering features of Huawei Ascend P8.

The social media’s response towards P8 launch was totally exciting, the trend #HuaweiP8Launch ranked among the top trends during the launch, as the fans of Huawei were absolutely thrilled to witness the unveiling of another master piece. Huawei P8 has stood up to the top levels of elegance and innovation with its stylish metal design, unparalleled camera features, powerful processor, latest OS and energy loaded battery.

Huawei’s Marketing Head, Mr. Fraz M. Khan has expressed his excitement about P8 launch in these words,” We are thrilled to receive such an amazing response from Huawei lovers on Ascend P8 launch. Huawei P8 is indeed, a smartphone which shows the manufacturing expertise of our company and this phone will take the creativity to another level because of the features and qualities this smart phone possesses.”

The features which have been provided in this exemplary smart phone are a strong proof of Huawei’s proficiency in making innovative advancements. The features associated with P8’s camera are utterly excellent and professional, which can trigger creative photography streak in any fun loving person. Huawei’s R&D department is surely to be applauded for their extreme vigilance and devotion in the manufacturing of smart phones. The technologies implemented plus the pioneering technologies make Huawei devices stand out among the rest in the world of innovation and technology.

Samsung Electronics’ 2015 Business Monitor Lineup Earns Intertek’s Green Leaf Mark Certification

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced today that all of its 2015 business monitor models – SE200, SE450, SE650, SE650C and UE850 – have earned Green Leaf Mark

Certification from Intertek, a UK-based provider of inspection, testing, training, consultancy, quality assurance and certification services. The certification underscores Samsung’s commitment to developing and providing environmentally-friendly displays that feature state-of-the-art technologies.

The Green Leaf Mark, an environmental certification awarded by Intertek, is issued to products that meet a series of eco-friendly qualifications. Through rigorous independent testing, Intertek verified that Samsung’s entire 2015 business monitor lineup is composed of 30 percent recycled plastics – the highest level in the industry. Additionally, Intertek recognized Samsung’s monitors for their PVC-free products, which do not release hazardous chemicals that result in environmental damages and health problems.

“Achieving Green Leaf Mark certification from Intertek further demonstrates our environmentally-friendly design and manufacturing processes to our global consumers,” said Seok-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to devote our R&D efforts to developing innovative green products that improve energy efficiency while simultaneously maximizing users’ visual comfort.”

In addition to certifying the eco-friendly composition of Samsung’s 2015 business monitors, Intertek also recognized the SE450 and SE650 series models for their energy efficiency. Both models earned Green Leaf Mark certification for their built-in ECO-Power Off function, which offers 0.00W off-mode power consumption (less than 0.005W based on IEC 62301 and EN 50564:2011).

Intertek operates more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries. For more than 130 years, the world’s leading brands have collaborated with Intertek to ensure that their products and systems meet quality, safety and environmental standards.

Huawei to become a big player in Android World

Huawei has been one of the Smartphone brands with the fastest growth rate in the world. According to the 2015 Q1 IDC statistics, Huawei is the world’s fourth largest Smartphone manufacturer. Huawei’s market share in Columbia and Mexico now are 16% and 5.9% respectively. Zhang Xiaoyun, the CMO of Huawei Consumer BG, said that Apple is talented in innovation, but Huawei could be a big player in Android world.

According to Strategy Analysis done in Columbia, Huawei has 16% of the Smartphone market, and in Venezuela the figure is similar, in Mexico it is 5.9%. These numbers, when put in to context are quite significant, as it has been only five years since Huawei has been in business. 

Huawei is one of the Chinese manufacturers that has hit the Market leaders, hard. One of their success strategies has been price strategy. Mr. Fanhong Bruce, Director Devices, Huawei Pakistan explained this strategy as,” When we have a strong floor in the countries, then we put more innovation in our devices.” He further added, “We always try to attack problems from different angles.”

Another strategy is that the company has all the production chain, allowing them to meet demand more quickly. "We were able to rapidly increase our market share by value chain, which directly impacts our prices" said the Huawei Director Devices, Fanhong Bruce.

Huawei’s Executive Glory Zhang has been instrumental in the growth of the brand, especially in developed markets. He has expressed his views on the Market growth of Huawei as, "We have taken the transformation of older smart phones. In developed countries, this segment has great advantages, “Zhang said.

Huawei has hit the market with Huawei P8 and Huawei Watch. The organization wants to catch the oriental market with more purchasing power. The P8 has unique features like camera that achieves 'paint' pictures with light, or how manager that allows you to connect up to four cellular shots from different angles.

Ignite your Creativity with Huawei P8

Huawei technologies latest wonder, Ascend P8, is a smart phone which has the capability to “Ignite your Creativity Infinitely”. The superbly feature rich camera of Huawei P8 offers optical image stabilization, a special image signal processor, a flashy RBGW sensor and a dual flash unit. On the front there is 8 mega pixels Selfie camera and the rear has a 13 mega pixels camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The unique features of P8 camera which make it stand out among many rival smart phones are Director Mode, Light Painting and Perfect Selfie.

The Director Mode has its own app in Huawei P8, user can shoot video with additional three smart phones and connect them with P8, and the video footages taken the separate cams can be combined and edited into a single movie. This feature is surely going to appeal to the users who aspire to become film makers because Director Mode is that feature which technically very impressive and an amazing addition in a smart phone.

With the Light Painting features, one can take photos with effects which are usually available in DSLR cameras and there would be no fuss over comprehending the f/stop numbers, ISO levels etc. Using Huawei Ascend P8, one can capture light and ignite life in the photos shot; there are four settings available- Silky water, Star Track, Car Light Trails and Light Graffiti. The smart phone suggest, when using Light Painting feature to “keep your device steady or use a tripod” to capture still and vivid shots which would otherwise be blurry. This, light painting, is surely an exciting and blazing feature which would certainly make every P8 user want to go up their roofs and capture all the lights in the city.

The Perfect Selfie has its amazing perks for the P8 user as it emphasizes the users face in a group and applies the preset settings, making the user look the best in the shot.

All the above mentioned exuberant features of Huawei P8, make it a must purchase for the creative people out there who want to seize the beauty of every moment, enhance it and preserve it forever.

Huawei hitting peak sale records in Pakistan, with its latest smart phone, Huawei P8

Recently launched Huawei P8, is making the Huawei fans go crazy for this smart phone. According to the recent statistics, the shipment of Huawei units in Pakistan has doubled in number, shipment of Huawei phones in H1 has reached 500,000 in Pakistan and in the previous quarter it was around 270K so Huawei is growing tremendously.

It can be said without any doubt that Huawei is making its ground stronger day by day in the Pakistan’s mobile market. The dedicated team at Huawei R&D department is putting in all its energy to build such devices which cater to the needs of users, belonging to all walks of like. Be it a high-end smart phone or a low-end one, Huawei richly incorporates its devices with latest features and designs and numerous pioneering technologies. To add to the success of Huawei, its Service Centers also play a great role by providing extra ordinary after sale services and listening to the problems of the customers and resolving their issues at utmost priority which has won over their hearts.

The Director Marketing Devices of Huawei Pakistan, Mr. Fanhong Bruce said,” We are extremely delighted with the strong response that we have received from our customers in Pakistan. We assure that Huawei would continue to provide them with excellent devices and services in the coming times as well.”

Huawei P8, the latest launched high end smart phone of Huawei has countless amazing and unique features to offer to its users. This smart phone, since its inception, is giving a tough competition to competitor brands and setting sky rocketed sale records. After its launch in Pakistan, the local mobile market has witnessed the Huawei’s popularity among the smart phone users. This success and growth which has achieved in such a short is surely because of its dedication to serve its customers and bringing such smart phones in the market, which provide latest technologies in the easy access of the users and also doesn’t burden the buyer’s pocket.

WITHHOLDING TAX STUNTING PAKISTAN’S PROPERTY MARKET’S GROWTH

The recently levied 0.3 percent withholding tax on non-filers of tax on all banking transactions, exceeding PKR 50,000 a day, is stalling real estate market activity, according to Pakistan’s best real estate website, Lamudi Pakistan (www.lamudi.pk).

The real estate sector of Pakistan had already been facing a slowdown in the first quarter of 2015 and with this newly imposed tax, which requires the property investors and brokers to pay 0.3 percent on every banking transaction above PKR 50,000, its growth is expected to decline further.

It negatively affects the profit margins of real estate investors, discouraging them from investing in this sector. It also promotes non-banking and cash transactions amongst the non-filers that gives rise to the informal sector in the economy and could lead to more fraudulent activities being carried out in the property market.

Saad Arshed, Country Director of Lamudi.pk, said: “This withholding tax will not only deter investment in the real estate sector but also contribute to inflation as the burden will be passed over to the homebuyers, who will have to pay higher prices at the time of purchases.

Pakistan is already facing a housing shortfall of nine million units and has a really low mortgage-to-GDP ratio of around 0.5 percent-imposition of such taxes stunt the real estate sector growth further.”

The government initially levied a 0.6 percent withholding tax, which after huge protests was decreased to 0.3 percent. However, the government should fully remove this tax to promote a formal and documented economy and do away with any illegal transactions in the real estate sector, Arshed said.

Huawei plans to sale 100 million smart phones in 2015

Research, innovation and market segmentation have been Huawei’s strategies to gain ground in a market as competitive as the technology. In 2014, the global shipment of Huawei smart phones reached 75 million units, with an increase of 45%. In the first quarter of 2015, Huawei sold 17.5 million smart phones; the shipment target of this year is 100 million units. Huawei now is acknowledged as the world’s fourth largest influential Smartphone manufacturer. The mid-to-high end Smartphone market will be continually influenced by Huawei.

Huawei, founded in 1987 in China has achieved a turnover of US $ 12.2 million in 2014, representing an increase of 30% over the previous year. The marketing of units around the globe also rose 45%, reaching 75 million in the same period.

Director Devices, Huawei Pakistan believes that Huawei has little to envy from Apple, which has set many trends in the market, because Huawei has the potential to achieve highest market growth rate in the sector.

The increase in the growth rate and market success Huawei has achieved due to the development, supply chain and marketing strategies, the company has implemented and Huawei deserves the recognition as the fourth most influential manufacturer in the world.

Mr. Bruce expressed that Huawei aims to come closer and closer to the target audience, the most recent case is the Mate 7 which is aimed at the users who need a safety device through the fingerprint sensors. He said, “We do not just solve the ordinary problems but think of the infrastructure equipment and we have much to offer in the industry. In the past five years the company has developed its capacities to address different markets.”

This has certainly helped Huawei in getting to competition with technology titans: Apple and Samsung. Definitely one of the greatest interests of Huawei smart phones is and will be to continue betting on medium and high range.