Fauji Fertilizer Company Goes Live on SAP Digital Core to Transform Business Processes

Enables Pakistan Vision 2025 Goal to Grow Pakistan’s Agricultural Contribution to GDP

Enabling Pakistan Vision 2025’s goals of growing Pakistan’s agricultural contribution to GDP through technology, the Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd(FFC), Pakistan’s largest fertilizer company, has gone live on a digital core for real-time analytics. FFC successfully deployed the SAP S/4HANA next-generation business suite.

Agriculture is a pillar of Pakistan’s economy, representing 45 percent of the workforce and 21 percent of GDP, according to Pakistan Vision 2025. The Vision aims to use technology to make farmers 20 percent more efficient, decrease the crop yield gap by 40 percent, and reduce crop losses by 50 percent. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is also seeing strong investment in agricultural technology.

“By leveraging on the latest and emerging technology innovations provided by SAP S/4HANA, FFC has been able to transform its business processes to attain excellence previously impossible with traditional management practices, thus becoming the example of modern success” said Lieutenant General Shafqaat Ahmed (Retired), CEO and Managing Director, Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd. “I congratulate my team for achieving this milestone.”

Saquib Ahmad, Country Manager, SAP Pakistan, said: “Digital transformation will contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth. Data analytics can enable agile planning for more productive businesses. As a digital vanguard, FFC is spearheading Pakistan Vision 2025’s goals of agricultural innovation, with digital solutions helping to strengthen the agricultural sector’s productivity.”

FFC has successfully woven intelligent capabilities into market-leading Business Suite system platform to facilitate enterprise-wide innovation. The aggressive use of data is transforming business models, facilitating new products and services, generating greater utility, and ushering in a new culture of management.

“The companies that have had the most success with digital transformation don’t just change what they do – they change how they do it,” said Fakhar ul Hasan, Head of IT, Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd.  “Using improved business processes, mobility and real-time analytics on our supply chain, we can help our sales force and customers to gain the fertilizers that can help them achieve more productive farms and flourishing businesses.”

“Smile for HUAWEI”to Try Out the Face Unlock & AR Lens Feature on HUAWEI Mate 10 lite

The word is out as HUAWEI is all set to roll out the remarkable Face Unlock and AR Lens features on the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. The company has announced a “Smile for HUAWEI” campaign – as the features are sure to put a big smile on everyone’s face. While the update will be shared with all HUAWEI Mate 10 lite users OTA in February, the company is looking for experience ambassadors to try out the features during the beta testing phase.

The Face Unlock feature is truly magical as it lets you unlock your HUAWEI Mate 10 lite just by looking at it. You simply need to pick up your phone, smile at it and see the magic happen! It only takes 800 milliseconds to read your face and works only when your eyes are open. This allows for a lot of convenience, efficiency and security as your phone cannot be unlocked while you are asleep. Face Unlock records more than 1,000 data points on your face and stores it in Kirin processor’s Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) to prevent thieves from using your photos or videos to unlock the device.

Adding a lot more excitement to your HUAWEI Mate 10 lite, the AR Lens feature lets your creative juices flow. Now you can personalize your favourite moments by adding effects, faces, masks and dynamic backgrounds to your photos. The AR lens allows you to customize and edit all your photos and videos without the need of a third-party app.

To become an experience ambassador, all one needs to do is look for HUAWEI Mobile’s Facebook page, like and share the “Smile for HUAWEI” post, and share their experiences of the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite in the comments.*

ECOMMERCE GATEWAY TO HOLD MEGA EVENT COMMODITY & CONSUMER FAIR IN MARCH 2018

The top trade-fair organizer of Pakistan – Ecommerce Gateway is all set to organize Commodity & Consumer fair incorporating 5 international mega-events, starting in Karachi from 20^th March and concluding on 22^nd of March 2018. The multiple events will be held at the Karachi Expo Center. These 3 day events will include a Fashion Jewelry Expo, Beauty & Fitness Expo, Shoes & Bags Expo, Household Products Industry Expo and a special exhibition of the Gift-items industries.

These events will feature more than 150 local and foreign exhibitors and is expected to be attended by more than 40,000 people, whereby all major players will get an opportunity to display and market their products and services. It will also give a platform to the international investors, manufacturers, traders and foreign entrepreneurs to interacting with customers belonging to various segments of Pakistani consumers.

The diversified events include: The International Beauty, Cosmetics & Fitness Fair – the biggest platform for the presentation of the latest products, including perfumery and fitness products. The International Fashion and Jewelry Exhibition Trade Fair- a leading event of this creative industry devoted to attract exhibitors from different countries to exhibit their products in Pakistan. The International Shoes & Bags Trade Fair- an event to feature the latest innovations in footwear and bags. The International Household Tools, Equipment & Appliances Trade Fair - Asia’s most influential platform for exhibiting high-end products in this category, for the consumers. The International Gifts Trade Fair - a vibrant platform for all international and national stakeholders to showcase the latest products and innovations in the gifting industry.

Dr. Khursheed Nizam - President of Ecommerce Gateway Pvt. Ltd. stated that; “It is an extremely proud moment for us as we are organizing 5 different International events here in Pakistan, during the month of March 2018. These events will be the biggest interactive platforms for companies to expand their customer outreach to ensure better customer engagement. Companies belonging to different industrial sectors of the country can take great advantage of an attentive and receptive target audience, to inspire and create new customers.”

The enthusiastic participation of local and foreign companies in these exhibitions will further strengthen the trade-volume and brand-image of Pakistan. These spectacular events will contribute to economic growth and thus establish a pathway for a progressive Pakistan. With the increase in the market size and an increase in demand for quality products and better services in Pakistan, these events will create a positive impact on the wellbeing of the consumers.

Mr. Uzair Nizam, Project Director said: These mega-events being organized by Ecommerce Gateway will also provide valuable opportunities to overseas & local exhibitors and investors to interact with local entrepreneurs for joint ventures, transfer of technologies and appointing agents, distributors and partners in Pakistan.

DWP Group holds ‘Gree Power and Product Launch Show’ in Lahore

The official distributor and brand partner of Gree Air conditioners Pakistan – DWP Group recently held a vibrant launch/unveiling ceremony of Gree Refrigerators first time ever in Pakistan at the PC hotel in Lahore. The ceremony was titled; The Gree Power Show.

The primary objective of this colorful event was to unveil the most advanced lineup of refrigerators, while showcasing the innovative technologies and solutions from GREE, that have a positive impact in raising the quality of life for the consumers in the society.

The vast network of Gree-dealers was invited from across the nation to give them an insightful briefing and introducing them to the new categories of high quality products. The latest range of Refrigerators are enriched with; European quality compressors and the most reliable R600a.

These products are created with the most modern Italian designs, making them a piece of art, to make them look beautiful, while delivering the best functionality and performance. These products are available in a wide range of colors, sizes and designs, reflecting the aesthetic appeal of the Gree brand.

Samsung launches new Galaxy A8/A8+ and Grand Prime Pro Smartphones

 

The global leader in technology – Samsung has launched its highly advanced smartphones - Samsung Galaxy A8, Samsung Galaxy A8+, and the Grand Prime Pro-2018 in Pakistan . A glitzy launching ceremony was held at a local hotel in Lahore on Monday, 15^th of January, 2018, where the President Samsung EC Pakistan– Mr. Y.J. Kim was the chief-guest, accompanied by many Samsung dealers and distinguished personalities. 

The President of Samsung Pakistan - Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: "With the objective of expanding the Galaxy A8 family, the A8 and A8+ are the perfect mid-ranging smartphones for the consumers. The value of these devices lies in their advanced features and functions that offer more convenience than ever before. The Grand-Prime Pro is enriched with many fascinating technologies, including a Super AMOLED screen that delivers crystal clear viewing, whereby this phone also enjoys great popularity among the Pakistani consumers."

The A8 has a 5.6 inch touch-screen, while the A8+ comes with a 6 inch touch-screen, comprising of 2.5D glass on the front and 3D curved glass on the back for added durability. These Infinity display screens deliver a crisp HD resolution (1,280 x 2220), to bring out the finest detail, while offering a wide horizontal view and stunning cinematic experience. The 'Always On Display' keeps the user informed at all times, as it allows you to view information at a glance without unlocking your phone. 

These smartphones are powered by 1.6GHz Octa-core processor and both the devices come with 4GB of RAM. They have an internal storage capacity of 64GB, that can be expanded up to 256GB via an external memory card.  The 'Samsung Pay' feature enables you to complete financial transactions more quickly and easily, using your phone.

For the first time in the Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A8 and A8+ feature a 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, with an impressive bokeh effect. The ‘Live Focus’ feature allows you to adjust the background blur. 16MP F1.7 rear cameras with low-aperture lenses capture high-quality images in low-light conditions. The Digital Video Image-Stabilization technology eliminates shaky footage, while the camera also offers a hyper-lapse feature to create time-lapse videos.

These devices give amazing power to multi-task swiftly. The Galaxy A8 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the A8+ is powered by a 3500 mAh battery, enabling the phones to perform consistently for many more hours. Both devices have an IP68 rating for water and dust-resistance.

An Exciting Update on the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite Will Make You Smile

HUAWEI's mid-range offering is set to up the benchmark yet again

HUAWEI really knows how to put a smile on your face. Once again, the global technology leader is bringing an upgrade to the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite that will make you fall in love with the device all over again! The update will be a fascinating experience for all HUAWEI Mate 10 lite fans that will make the device more secure and efficient. It's quite a tease, but once ready, the feature shall be rolled out as an OTA update across all devices. 

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite has done phenomenally well in Pakistan - as the device has received so much love from all over the country. People thronged the market, pre-booked the device and became a part of the HUAWEI family. The feature which HUAWEI promises to be a game changer on the smartphone will further fortify its security, while adding tremendous convenience and enhancement to user experience. The phone is already a hit for selfie aficionados with its four cameras, that capture stunning selfies like never before.

The Huawei Mate 10 Lite device - already acclaimed as the Selfie-Superstar, has more reasons to excite people. It delivers a power packedcombination of stunning photography and 5.9” Full-View display. The 13MP front camera and 16MP rear camera are each paired with a secondary 2MP camera to capture amazing selfies and pictures. A Smart-Selfie Toning Flash lights up photos in low-light conditions.

The power-packed handset is an eclectic combination of beauty with brains. It runs on an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB RAM that gives a fluid user experience, and a truckload of storage of 64GB let's people store all their favourite memories on it. The device has great power-saving technology, making its 3,340 mAh battery last up to two days of ordinary use. Fans just have to hold their breaths a little while longer as the exciting announcement is just around the corner.

Huawei’s Mate 10 Pro globally acclaimed by top tech media at CES 2018

Huawei is an early winner at CES® 2018, earning awards from global technology media titles following the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s introduction to the U.S. market and the unveiling of the HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Series. Highlighting the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s mobile AI processor, New Leica Dual Camera and long-lasting battery, among other features, media presented Huawei four awards – including ‘Smartphone of the Year’ from Android Authority. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Series was recognized for its full-coverage wireless connectivity.

At the CES® 2018, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) revealed that its breakthrough HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available in the U.S. through major electronics retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg and B&H beginning on February 18, with pre-orders beginning February 04. Huawei also unveiled the world’s first hybrid smart home network solution. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 series is a true plug-and-play Wi-Fi system designed for the entire house.

With its impeccable design, smart functionality, long lasting battery power, and New Leica Dual Camera, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available unlocked for USD 799/- in Midnight Blue, Titanium Grey and Mocha Brown and will be on display at select Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com. The unlocked HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will operate on GSM networks in the U.S. including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, and Tracfone, giving consumers the flexibility to choose their carrier and contract.

Following are the five awards Huawei has won at CES 2018 to-date:

         

Android Authority awarded the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro the ‘2017 Smartphone of the Year’ award for having consistent quality across the board. According to the publication’s editor, it is a “pound-for-pound champion,” with the device progressing year over year. Android Authority is a global blog dedicated to providing expert tips, news, reviews, and more. Its website receives 32.2 million unique monthly visits.

TechRadar named the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro the ‘Best Smartphone’ at the show, acknowledging the device’s Kirin 970 AI chip, HUAWEI FullView Display, the world’s largest dual f/1.6 aperture, and the world’s first end-to-end safety certified charging technology. TechRadar is a global online publication focused on technology, with news and reviews of tech products, especially gadgets. The website receives over 77.5 million unique monthly visits.

T3 gave the HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Series one if its ‘Loves’ award for being a true plug-and-play Wi-Fi system designed for the entire house. The publication appreciated the device’s end-user benefits, bringing consumers faster, and more reliable connectivity. T3 provides the latest gadget and technology news, reviews, buyer’s guides and features to a global audience. The website receives over 2.3 million unique monthly visits.

Android Police recognized the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro as a ‘Best of CES 2018’ for its Kirin 970 processor, intelligent New Leica Dual Camera, and long-lasting battery power. The publication also called the device “sleek and downright beautiful.” Android Police is a global publication covering news about technology, business and entertainment. It receives over 19 million unique monthly visits.

Android Central named the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro a ‘2018 CES Top Pick’ because of its improved dual camera setup, SuperCharge certification and 6-inch HUAWEI FullView HDR display. The editors also called the device Huawei’s “best phone ever,” and concluded it is the best Android flagship for battery life. Android Central is global website covering news about technology and business receiving over 47.2 million unique monthly visits.

Welcome to the New Era of Connectivity: HUAWEI to Launch Mate 10 Pro in February in the U.S., World’s First Hybrid Smart Home Network Solution

At the CES® 2018, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) revealed that its breakthrough HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available in the U.S. through major electronics retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg and B&H beginning on February 18, with pre-orders beginning February 04. Huawei also unveiled the world’s first hybrid smart home network solution. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 series is a true plug-and-play Wi-Fi system designed for the entire house.

With its impeccable design, smart functionality, long lasting battery power, and New Leica Dual Camera, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available unlocked for USD 799/- in Midnight Blue, Titanium Grey and Mocha Brown and will be on display at select Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com. The unlocked HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will operate on GSMnetworks in the U.S. including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, and Tracfone, giving consumers the flexibility to choose their carrier and contract.

“We’ve experienced unprecedented growth worldwide and are now bringing our award-winning products to the U.S.,” said Richard Yu, CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. “HUAWEI is and has been in the U.S., and is part of a community of visionaries that strive to push boundaries and improve daily lives through technology. Our newest consumer solution, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, is the smartphone that U.S. consumers need and deserve.”

In addition to the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, the new Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 will be available for USD 1,225 beginning February 18 through major electronics retailers including Best Buy, Amazon and Microsoft as well as from end of February in Porsche Design Stores in the US. The Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 offers the ultimate in premium design. As the most exclusive of all devices across the Mate 10 Series, it combines Porsche Design’s aesthetic craft with HUAWEI’s mobile engineering expertise. Its unique front and back cover design are entirely encased in elegant yet robust glass and come in a luxurious and exclusive Diamond Black color.

“With HUAWEI we have a passionate and world-wide respected partner that shares our values and goals which built the foundation for the creation of the new Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10. Our unique design language is apparent in the extraordinary device,” said Jan Becker, CEO Porsche Design Group. “We are delighted to continue the successful partnership with HUAWEI and to bring outstanding smartphones to the market that meet the expectations of our demanding and tech-savvy customers.”

HUAWEI also announced its partnership with Montblanc to release a new leather case created exclusively for HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro. Designed to complement the sleek design of the device, the Montblanc leather case cradles the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro in clean luxurious soft black grain leather. The Montblanc case will be available later this month in China.

Key features of the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro include:

·         A powerful, faster and more personalized mobile experience, with the ability to reach gigabit LTE speeds

·         New Leica Dual Camera with SUMMILUX-H lenses, with both featuring  an aperture of f/1.6, and intelligent photography including AI-powered Real-Time Scene and Object Recognition and AI-powered Bokeh Effect

·         A slim, yet large 4000 mAh battery with AI-powered Battery Management to power you through music playback, video playback, browsing and calling

·         6.0-inch QHD+OLED HUAWEI FullView Display enabling you to see more and do more on a clean, continuous screen

·         Kirin 970, AI-enhanced computing architecture with a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU)

·         World’s first end-to-end fast charge safety certification by TÜV Rheinland, a renowned industry leader for over 100 years

·         All-new EMUI 8.0 based on Android™ 8.0

HUAWEI also announced its strategic collaboration with IMAX Corporation and Xerpi Corporation (providing DTS audio solution) focusing on a long-term partnership to jointly develop AR/VR products and content, and to bring IMAX immersive cinema experience to AR/VR users.

To support the growing list of Wi-Fi connected products in the home, HUAWEI unveiled HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Series, a hybrid home Wi-Fi system. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 Series is simple to set up, and automatically connects users to the fastest hotspot and frequency to ensure a strong and reliable signal throughout the entire house.

HUAWEI & Khumariyaan Come Together for a Melodious New Year Surprise

HUAWEI joined hands with Patari Music to ring in the New Year with much fanfare and merriment. They banded together with Khumariyaan – the famous band from Peshawar to create a scintillating music video for the song Gulmast. The video was shot entirely with a HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro at the picturesque Nathiagali with dazzling views of the valley.

With the oncoming of winter, Khumariyaan, an internationally celebrated band, created the track Gulmast as a celebration of the season. The tune heralds a new dawn and in the words of Sparlay Rawail, band member, “it pays homage to the pop beat of Peshawar that is well known among all Pashtuns. The band has used a dying instrument called the Pashtun Sehtaar in hopes of bringing its sound back into the conscious of our listeners.”

The launch of the video was meant as a New Year’s celebration, and was shot in the resplendent, snow-laden valleys of Nathiagali. The highly stylized video captures the photographic prowess of HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro that shoots video in 4K quality with its dual camera of 20MP monochrome sensor and 12MP RGB sensor.

Presenting this mellifluous New Year’s gift to the nation, Mr. Blueking, General Manager, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group – Pakistan said “We wanted to surprise our fans and followers in Pakistan with this amazing New Year song and showcase the dexterity of our HUAWEI Mate 10 Series – that has truly ushered an era of intelligent smartphones.”

Award-winning filmmaker Raza Shah, who also directed the video for Abid Brohi and SomewhatSuper’s The Sibbi Song, was the director for the shoot. He said that "I really enjoyed working with the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro. It is remarkable to see how much freedom the cameras on them provide, and it really showcases how rapidly this technology is evolving."

Khumariyaan is a group of four musicians from Peshawar, Pakistan working on the incremental evolution of Pashtu folk music, they create trance-like and ambient pieces, which do not rely on lyrics, but their fierce instrumentals as its driving force.

People can listen to the track here: https://goo.gl/NkAGni.

HUAWEI embarks on a Fully-connectedIntelligent Era to Achieve Global Prominence

HUAWEI welcomes the New Year with renewed hope and vigor as the company embarks on a journey towards global prominence by bringing innovative technology to people. This was stated by Richard Yu, CEO, HUAWEI CBG in his New Year message for HUAWEI employees worldwide.

2017 was a phenomenal year for HUAWEI. Its global market share exceeded 10% cementing its rank as one of the top three players – thereby narrowing the gap between the top two players. HUAWEI CBG expects to generate a revenue of CNY 236 billion in 2017, a year-on-year increase of around 30% while the annual global shipments of HUAWEI and Honor smartphones are expected to reach 153 million units.

In the fourth quarter of 2017, HUAWEI launched the HUAWEI Mate 10 series, which received a great response worldwide. The range consisted HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro – the world's first smartphone powered by an AI chip – a true milestone. These devices officially marked the beginning of HUAWEI’s evolution from smartphones to intelligent phones and ushered the smartphone industry into the AI era.

After its launch, the HUAWEI Mate 10 series has remained a bestseller. It was named the best smartphone by Forbes, and was lauded as the best Android phone, the most stylish phone, and the phone to watch in 2018. In the UK, TechRadar rated the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro as having the largest battery capacity of any of its main competitors. In addition, it topped reviews by German technology and media publications Connect and Areamobile, received the best reviews from China Mobile, and even won the Swan Award, the top honor for mobile phone design in China.

HUAWEI’s brand awareness also jumped from 81% in 2016 to 85% in 2017, and it reached 70^thon Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands. Outside China, the number of consumers considering buying a HUAWEI device saw a 100% increase when compared with 2016. In the Chinese market, HUAWEI was the first Chinese mobile phone brand to top customer satisfaction rankings.

In 2017, HUAWEI made many breakthroughs in consumer experience improvement, cloud services, and branding. The EMUI 8.0 further addressed the issue of Android phones slowing down over time and delivered faster speeds. The number of HUAWEI consumer cloud service users now exceeds 340 million, with an increase in user loyalty. In addition, 350,000 developers have registered to be part of HUAWEI’s consumer cloud services. The ecosystem has taken shape, and the company has taken a major step forward in overall privacy and security.