CeBIT 2015 with huge China presence opens in Germany

[TaiShang]

​

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai (second from left), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (middle) and Alibaba's chairman Jack Ma (second from right) pose for photos at the opening ceremony of CeBIT 2015 in Germany. [Chinanews.com]


Top IT business fair CeBIT 2015, which features a strong Chinese presence, opened on Sunday in Hanover Germany.

CeBIT, the world's leading trade fair for information and communication technology, will be held this year during March 16-20. More than 3,400 companies from 70 countries and regions are expected to showcase thousands of innovations from the digital world.

China is the official partner country of CeBIT 2015. Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai attended the opening ceremony of CeBIT 2015 on Sunday and gave a keynote speech.

During her address at the ceremony, German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed Chinese companies coming to CeBIT 2015, saying China's role as partner country of the fair is an essential component of German-Sino innovation cooperation.

"China is not only the biggest trade partner (for Germany) outside Europe, but also a partner in developing complex technologies," she said.

Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba, also gave a speech, focusing on the development of internet companies and future trends in relation to information and communication technology.

"We are sure that the whole world in next 30 years will be changed," he said. "If the first and the second innovation of the technology revolution liberated the human strength, the physical strength, this revolution liberate the strength of human brain."

He said the future world will be connected by data, instead of oil or other things.

Over 760 exhibitors from China, featuring a wide range of high-tech firms, including big names like Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi and ZTE, are taking part in this year's CeBIT show, with a theme of "Innovation, Convergence, Cooperation,".

On Monday, when the trade fair opened to visitors, an IT summit between Germany and China will also be held.

Earlier on Sunday, the fair's chief Oliver Frese said in a press conference that China would show its IT power via the exhibition and present "the strongest partner country presentation we've ever seen at CeBIT".

​

Alibaba's chairman Jack Ma delivers keynote speech at CeBIT 2015. [Sina Weibo]

​

Lei Jun, CEO of technology firm Xiaomi attends the opening ceremony of CeBIT 2015 in Hanover, Germany, on March 15, 2015. Top IT business fair CeBIT 2015, which features a strong Chinese presence, kicked off on Sunday in Germany. [Xinhua]

​

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of CeBIT 2015 in Hanover, Germany, on March 15, 2015. Top IT business fair CeBIT 2015, which features a strong Chinese presence, kicked off on Sunday in Germany. [Xinhua]

​

Alibaba's chairman Jack Ma sends present to German Chancellor Angela Merkel at CeBIT 2015. [Sina Weibo]

​

Alibaba Group's booth at CeBIT 2015. [Sina Weibo]

Alibaba Group's booth at CeBIT 2015. [Sina Weibo]

CeBIT 2015 with huge China presence opens in Germany - China.org.cn

 

[cirr]

Alibaba teases new face recognition tool for mobile pay

Arjun Kharpal | @ArjunKharpal

16 Hours Ago CNBC.com

Alizila

Alibaba may be about to take the concept of dining out on your face to a whole new level.

Users of the e-commerce giant's mobile payment systems could soon be able to pay by scanning their face with a smartphone, after Alibaba's boss teased the new technology on Sunday.

The service called "Smile To Pay" is currently in beta mode, but was shown off by Alibaba CEO Jack Ma during his keynote speech at the CeBit tech trade fair.

Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial is developing the technology for use with the company's Alipay online payment service and Alipay Wallet—a similar service to Apple Pay.

"Online payments are always a big headache. You forget your password...you worry about security," Jack Ma, said at CeBit in Hannover, Germany.

The Alibaba boss then went on to say that he had found an old stamp from Hannover on Alibaba.com—the company's e-commerce platform. Ma pulled out his phone, scanned his face with the front camera, and said the item had been purchased and was on the way to the Mayor of Hannover's office.

The annual transaction value of online and mobile payments will hit $4.7 trillion by 2019, up from just over $2.5 trillion last year, according to Juniper Research, and a number of companies are trying to get a slice of the pie. Apple unveiled Apple Pay last year, while Samsung returned fire with Samsung Pay last month.

Providers are all trying to find ways to make mobile payments safer through authentication techniques. Apple's iPhones have fingerprint identification and several device makers showed off eye scanning verification at Mobile World Congress last month.

Alibaba is moving beyond these, however, and is also developing new verification techniques, a spokesperson told CNBC.

One system would allow a user to confirm a purchase by speaking a trigger phrase, and another solution, called "Kong Fu," would let a customer verify a payment by scanning something like a tattoo or even a pet, according to the spokesperson.

Smile To Pay will initially be rolled out in China but there is no fixed date for an official launch. The spokesperson said there are "all sorts of possibilities" about launching this in other countries too.

China is a partner company for CeBit and German Chancellor Angela Merkel used her part of the keynote to highlight the importance of the digital economy for both countries.

Alibaba teases new face recognition tool for mobile pay

 

[Tractor]

Oh,Ma's face just looks normal on the screen.That's why he likes selfie so much.

 

[Keel]

Nice pic @ Ma and well dressed for the occasion

Macau Dance Troupe

 

[TaiShang]

Over 600 Chinese Firms to Showcase their Technologies at the CeBIT 2015 in Germany
Mar 15, 2015 06:25 PM EDT

More than 600 Chinese tech companies are expected to attend and showcase their technologies and services at the CeBIT 2015, the biggest international computer expo in the world, from March 16 to March 20 in Hanover, Germany.

CeBIT is a German language acronym which stands for the "Center for Office Automation, Information Technology and Telecommunication". It is held annually at the Hanover fairground, the largest fairground in the world.

The tech giants to attend the event include telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; the world's third largest smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc.; computer manufacturer Lenovo Group Ltd.; e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.; software companies Kingsoft and Neusoft Corporatio;, telecom equipment firms Datang Telecom and ZTE Corporation, among others.

Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, will give the keynote address at the upcoming event. The Chinese companies will occupy over 2,500 square meters of space to display their goods and services.

Oliver Frese, a top exhibition executive, said China's massive presence makes the country the largest and strongest partner ever seen at the CeBIT.

"The partnership between China and the CeBIT is an essential component of Sino-German innovation cooperation in the field of information technology" said Frese.

"China was known as a supplier of components and later as a supplier of hardware, smartphones, tablets and also PCs," said Hartwig Von Sass, a CeBIT spokesperson.

"Now China has numerous companies that have become world leaders ... for example Huawei, ZTE, Neusoft or Alibaba, some of which are far bigger than western IT companies. We see this as a shift on the world map: digitization is going east."

China's participation at the CeBIT 2015 will be staged under the motto of "Innovation, Convergence, Cooperation".

Recently, Chinese firms Haier Group, Midea Group and Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled their products at the Appliance and Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2015 last March 11 to 14 in Shanghai.

 

[cirr]

Xiaomi teams up with Li-Ning to produce "smart" running shoes

By: Tyler Lee | ubergizmo | Posted: 17 Mar 2015, 09:43

In the past we have seen how some companies, such as Adidas and Nike, try to make our running shoes smarter by inserting a sensor into the shoe itself, and from there the information would then be relayed to a smartphone. It was a good idea that didn’t really seem to catch on, but it looks like Xiaomi and Li-Ning could be thinking about reviving the idea.

For those unfamiliar, Li-Ning is a China-based footwear company who has some pretty big names behind it, such as Dwayne Wade who endorses the company’s shoes. The company had confirmed that they will be teaming up with Huami Technology who is part of Xiaomi and also the group responsible for Xiaomi’s Mi band technology.

These “smart” running shoes will employ the same technology as the ones we mentioned earlier which involves a sensor embedded into the shoe itself, however based on what we know, it seems that the sensors will come built into the shoe already. This is compared to the previous idea where the sensors were optional. These chips will be able to monitor the wearer’s progress, monitor their form, along with achievements, all of which will be tied to an accompanying app.

According to Li-Ning who released a statement, “We have chosen to collaborate with the Mi band because of Huami Technology’s strength in “smart” wearable products. We hope to use this opportunity to provide professional “smart” running shoes to running enthusiasts in China at an affordable price.” No word on when these shoes will be released or if they will see a release stateside, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled all the

New Technology Products, Technological Articles, White Papers - global.OFweek.com

 

[rcrmj]

just have a brief glance of Hangzhou's high tech start-ups````they sprouts like bamboos in Spring!
but I still believe hardware and machine tools are the most strategic and valued sectors

 

[TaiShang]

just have a brief glance of Hangzhou's high tech start-ups````they sprouts like bamboos in Spring!
but I still believe hardware and machine tools are the most strategic and valued sectors

I agree. Manufacturing, especially machinery, needs to grow further and stay competitive.

Made in China: Plan laid out to become manufacturing powerhouse by 2025- Nikkei Asian Review

TETSUYA ABE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- One of the centerpieces of China's new strategies for promoting industry to achieve stable growth is a 10-year plan for transforming the manufacturing sector.

The "Made in China 2025" strategy was outlined by Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday at the country's National People's Congress.

The plan calls for moving away from simple, labor-intensive production to create by 2025 a sophisticated manufacturing sector on a par with those in industrialized countries. It promotes research and development, includes generous measures favoring high-tech fields and looks to encourage technological advancement and the rise of new industries.

Li stressed that China is positioning manufacturing as an area of strength and that the plan is aimed at getting a step ahead in key fields.

Specifically, Beijing will seek to turn such areas as telecommunications networks, semiconductors, alternative energy, new materials, biotechnology, aircraft engines and gas turbines into leading industries that can succeed globally, according to Li.

The government will provide financial support for the shift, setting aside a 40 billion yuan ($6.38 billion) fund for emerging industries and creating a private-equity market for small and midsize enterprises.

Previous industrial promotion measures, which had been predicated on low labor costs, have started to run into problems. Manufacturers the world over had flocked to China, considered the world's factory, but the minimum wage has soared more than 50% over the past five years in such major cities as Beijing and Shanghai.

The government will encourage a move to "value-added" industry, such as by installing industrial robots at factories.

***

Xiaomi teams up with Li-Ning to produce "smart" running shoes

By: Tyler Lee | ubergizmo | Posted: 17 Mar 2015, 09:43

In the past we have seen how some companies, such as Adidas and Nike, try to make our running shoes smarter by inserting a sensor into the shoe itself, and from there the information would then be relayed to a smartphone. It was a good idea that didn’t really seem to catch on, but it looks like Xiaomi and Li-Ning could be thinking about reviving the idea.

For those unfamiliar, Li-Ning is a China-based footwear company who has some pretty big names behind it, such as Dwayne Wade who endorses the company’s shoes. The company had confirmed that they will be teaming up with Huami Technology who is part of Xiaomi and also the group responsible for Xiaomi’s Mi band technology.

These “smart” running shoes will employ the same technology as the ones we mentioned earlier which involves a sensor embedded into the shoe itself, however based on what we know, it seems that the sensors will come built into the shoe already. This is compared to the previous idea where the sensors were optional. These chips will be able to monitor the wearer’s progress, monitor their form, along with achievements, all of which will be tied to an accompanying app.

According to Li-Ning who released a statement, “We have chosen to collaborate with the Mi band because of Huami Technology’s strength in “smart” wearable products. We hope to use this opportunity to provide professional “smart” running shoes to running enthusiasts in China at an affordable price.” No word on when these shoes will be released or if they will see a release stateside, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled all the

New Technology Products, Technological Articles, White Papers - global.OFweek.com

 

[cirr]

ZTE's enterprise business to be showcased at CeBIT 2015

zte | Posted: 17 Mar 2015, 11:15

ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, showcased its Enabler@M-ICT concept on Monday 16 March at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany. ZTE’s Enabler@M-ICT concept focuses on creating value from information –spanning information collection, distribution, processing, storage, transmission, and consumption.

ZTE offers a complete portfolio of M-ICT solutions and products to fulfil its commitment to greener, more beautiful cities as well as more efficient enterprises. At CeBIT, ZTE will demonstratereal-life industry solutions and products to more than 200,000 visitors from around the world. ZTE’s solutions include:

• Wireless charging

Wireless charging is ZTE’s latest power solution for new-energy vehicles. This solution has been put into commercial use and to date, ZTE has deployed this solution for China’s first wirelessly-charged bus route pilot programme in Xiangyang (Hubei) and the world’s first wirelessly-charged community bus in Chengdu (Sichuan).

• ATG broadband

ZTE’s 4G air-to-ground (ATG) solution delivers internet access speeds of up to 30 Mbit/s on planes flying at an altitude of 10,000 metres. ZTE launched the Air China Wi-Fi Alliance with Air China and other stakeholders to promote the development of the civil aviation internet industry and cultivate a new industry ecosystem. This solution can be also applied to high-speed railways and subways.

• Smart city

ZTE now serves as the Deputy Directorate-General of the China Smart City Industry Alliance, which was co-founded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT); a key member of the MOHURD’s Joint Lab for Urban Security; and the Deputy Secretary-General of the MOHURD’s Smart City Standardisation Commission. To date, ZTE has constructed smart city platforms for more than 110 cities in China, with a series of innovative applications tailored to local conditions.

• uSmartPOD + Cloud Desktop

In the post-PC era, ZTE has proposed its uSmartPOD and Cloud Desktop solution for managing enterprise data. The integration between uSmartPOD, the smart manager for enterprise business and cloud desktop provides a superior user experience and blurs the lines between PC and cloud desktop access and services.

(Tomorrow Never Waits)

These solutions are only a small portion of the overall M-ICT solution portfolio developed by ZTE. With a deep understanding of industry and customer needs, and bolstered by 18 research and development centres and 107 branches around the world, ZTE is able to provide 50 integrated multi-scenario solutions and more than 100 sub-solutions specifically for sectors such as energy, transportation, government administration, public utilities (including health care and education), finance, and online.

Pang Shengqing, Senior Vice President of ZTE, said, "This year, ZTE will continue to construct secure and openIT service platforms, and provide first-class ICT services for government and enterprise customers as well as partners in the M-ICT ecosystem. In the M-ICT era, ZTE is dedicated to addressing customer challenges in order to make cities more beautiful and enterprises more efficient."

ZTE will also have a strong channel presence at the show and will be holding a press conference to discuss its portfolio of smart enterprise solutions coupled with an overview of its channel strategy and latest distribution deals. The conference will take place at 3.15pm on Monday, 16 March in room 15/16 in the CeBIT Convention Center. On Tuesday, 17 March ZTE will be holding apress briefing on Enterprise Information Integrated Solutions and Star Products at 9.30am at the ZTE stand, Hall 13, C12. Press and analysts are invited to attend both of these events.

ZTE's enterprise business to be showcased at CeBIT 2015 - OFweek News

 

[TaiShang]

China-designed High-tech Products Attract Visitors at CeBIT 2015
2015-03-18

CeBIT tech show is held in Hanover, Germany, on March 16, 2015. [Photo: CFP]

A number of high-tech products designed by Chinese companies are said to be drawing significant attention at this year's CeBIT expo in Hanover, Germany.

Some 760 Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi and ZTE are displaying their latest technology at the expo.

Among the Chinese technology on display is a 98-inch television developed by BOE Technology Group.

Wang Dongsheng is BOE's chair.

"So far we have more than 30-thousand patents for our displays. Last year we developed 5-thousand additional patents for our TV screens. The number of new display products around the world is increasing every year. Our company is shifting from just 'copying innovation' to 'creating innovation."

CeBIT is the world's leading trade fair for information and communication technology.

More than 34-hundred companies from 70 different countries are displaying their technology at the fair, which is open until Friday.

***

Alibaba Introduces 'Smile to Pay' at Cebit Trade Fair
2015-03-16

Chinese vice premier Ma Kai (L), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (M) and Jack Ma (R) pose at CeBIT 2015 in Hannover, Germany, the biggest computer and software fair in the world. [Photo: sina.com]

Chinese vice premier Ma Kai and German Chancellor Angela Merkel both attended the opening of CeBIT 2015 in Hannover, Germany, the biggest computer and software fair in the world.

One of the leading tech companies in China, Alibaba, is showcasing a new face scan payment technology called "Smile to Pay" at the fair.

Alibaba's CEO Jack Ma pulled out his phone, bought an old stamp from Hannover on its e-commerce platform Alibaba.com, scanned his face with the front camera, and said the item had been purchased and was on the way to the Mayor of Hannover's office.

He also says forgetting one's password will no longer be a problem if one uses the new face scan technology, which is currently in beta mode testing.

A spokesperson with Alibaba says Smile To Pay will initially be rolled out in China in the near future but there is no fixed date for an official launch.

The Hannover computer and software fair is open till March 20.


The cubic poster of Huawei at the CeBIT 2015 tech fair in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]


A visitor passes by the poster for ZTE at the CeBIT 2015 tech fair in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]


A man passes by the exhibition stand of Haier at the CeBIT 2015 tech fair in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]


A man passes by the exhibition stand of Xiaomi at the CeBIT 2015 tech fair in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]


A woman visits the exhibition stand of TCL at the CeBIT 2015 tech fair in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]


A staff member of the CeBIT 2015 tech fair showcases the message board of the Alibaba Group in Hanover, Germany, March 17, 2015. [Photo: Xinhua]

 

[TaiShang]

Chinese innovations take stage at CeBIT trade fair
03-18-2015 04:19 BJT


The Made in China label is having an image makeover at the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany. More than 34-hundred companies from some 70 countries and regions are showcasing thousands of innovations from the digital world. Chinese companies, with their latest technologies, are in spotlight--as Yang Chengxi explains.

It is a show of strength for made in China innovations. More than 760 Chinese companies attended the fair, with such high-tech firms as Huawei, ZTE, Alibaba, and Xiaomi to name a few. The most eye-catching new products include this 128 inch display device developed by the Beijing-based technology firm BOE. It has a resolution of 8K, roughly 16 times that of today's mainstream televisions.

Visitors walk past stands of Chinese companies at the 2015 CeBIT technology trade fair on March 16, 2015 in Hanover, Germany. China is this year's CeBIT partner. CeBIT is the world's largest tech fair and will be open from March 16 through March 20. [Photo: Xinhua]

"For now we have over 30 thousand patents in the field of optical devices. In the last year alone we had registered over 5 thousand. We have gone from imitation to making innovations that are worldwide pioneers," said Wang Dongsheng, president of BOE Technology Group.

It's not just in the field of manufacturing. Chinese companies in such sectors as new energy and new material have also put out their most dazzling technologies at the fair. For example, this model demonstrates an electric powered car that can be charged wirelessly. The charging devices are build inside the ground. A car needs only to stop on top of the devices to start charging. The device's manufacturer believes that the technology possesses huge potential, and can make going out to charge one's electric car a thing of the past.

"The charging capacity of our wireless posts already come very close to today's traditional charging posts. Imagine we use the technology on our city buses. They will charge whenever they reach a bus stop. In this way it is enough to maintain the buses' power supplies." By expanding charging posts across the city, cars can be charged anywhere automatically," said Xiong Hui, senior VP of ZTE Corporation.

China is the official partner country of CeBIT 2015, and fair organizers said at a press conference that China would show its IT power via the exhibition and present, quoting now, "the strongest partner country presentation ever seen at CeBIT".

Stands of Chinese companies are pictured at the 2015 CeBIT technology trade fair on March 16, 2015 in Hanover, Germany. China is this year's CeBIT partner. CeBIT is the world's largest tech fair and will be open from March 16 through March 20. [Photo: Xinhua]

 

[jkroo]

Just read some news of CeBIT. Good party and many Chinese companies. I just wonder where's the guy who talk bullshit like: China, name me an innovation.

 

[AndrewJin]

Just read some news of CeBIT. Good party and many Chinese companies. I just wonder where's the guy who talk bullshit like: China, name me an innovation.

Let them stay in delusion, best for us

 

[Jlaw]

I agree. Manufacturing, especially machinery, needs to grow further and stay competitive.

Made in China: Plan laid out to become manufacturing powerhouse by 2025- Nikkei Asian Review

TETSUYA ABE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- One of the centerpieces of China's new strategies for promoting industry to achieve stable growth is a 10-year plan for transforming the manufacturing sector.

The "Made in China 2025" strategy was outlined by Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday at the country's National People's Congress.

The plan calls for moving away from simple, labor-intensive production to create by 2025 a sophisticated manufacturing sector on a par with those in industrialized countries. It promotes research and development, includes generous measures favoring high-tech fields and looks to encourage technological advancement and the rise of new industries.

Li stressed that China is positioning manufacturing as an area of strength and that the plan is aimed at getting a step ahead in key fields.

Specifically, Beijing will seek to turn such areas as telecommunications networks, semiconductors, alternative energy, new materials, biotechnology, aircraft engines and gas turbines into leading industries that can succeed globally, according to Li.

The government will provide financial support for the shift, setting aside a 40 billion yuan ($6.38 billion) fund for emerging industries and creating a private-equity market for small and midsize enterprises.

Previous industrial promotion measures, which had been predicated on low labor costs, have started to run into problems. Manufacturers the world over had flocked to China, considered the world's factory, but the minimum wage has soared more than 50% over the past five years in such major cities as Beijing and Shanghai.

The government will encourage a move to "value-added" industry, such as by installing industrial robots at factories.

***

I think so too. When common people hear the word manufacturing, most think of low tech products. But I can see China's manufacturing to increase if the leaders are smart. Increasing in the high tech manufacturing such as airplane manufacturing, heavy industries, robotics and automotive to name a few. Hopefully in the future a leader in nanotechnology.

 

[Viet]

the best days of cebit are long over.