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China’s Huawei to build ‘Smart City’ in Baku

21 March 2017 16:41 (UTC+04:00)

By Trend

China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. will help the Azerbaijani Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies to implement the Smart City project in Baku and Azerbaijan’s districts, says Marco Xu, Huawei vice-president for Central Asia and Caucasus.

Implementation of the Public Wi-Fi project in Azerbaijan’s capital, the launch of which has been timed to coincide with the Nowruz holiday, is the beginning of the Smart City project, he told reporters in Baku.

“Our aim is to help the ministry to create the Smart City. Such components as the Smart Transport, Smart Port, Smart Trade and others will be implemented at the next stages,” Xu said, adding that each of these components has specific solutions that will be implemented step-by-step.

Any country that has set a goal to develop tourism first of all does everything necessary to create the infrastructure, according to Xu.

“The Public Wi-Fi project is one of the elements that can be interesting for tourists,” he noted. “Baku has the same potential for attracting tourists like Barcelona or Dubai, where similar projects have already been implemented.”

He noted that a strategic partnership has been formed between Huawei and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies, and Public Wi-Fi is the first project implemented within this partnership.

“We, as a company, also try to contribute to transformation of Azerbaijan into a regional leader,” Xu added.

http://news.az/articles/economy/120020

 

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Huawei to set up training academy and a smart city innovation center in Yanbu

March 20, 2017

Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission of Yanbu and Jazan Economic City Dr. Alaa bin Abdullah Nassif and Ramadan Ding, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, sign the agreement

RIYADH — On the sidelines of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s visit to China and during the 2017 ‘Saudi-China Investment Forum’, Huawei Tech. Investment Saudi Arabia and Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu have signed a milestone agreement to establish a training academy and a smart city innovation center in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, accelerating smart city deployment in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

The academy plans to be open for training this year. In order to build the most skilled team in the Kingdom, Huawei will be supplying the latest in lab equipment, training instructors, monitoring talent development and other proactive knowledge sharing initiatives. The smart city innovation center is also begged to be open in 2017, and will aim to support Saudi Arabia 2020 transformation program focused on growing their digital economy. The center will be home to innovative smart city technology, providing a platform for the two parties to create, build and deploy new services in Yanbu industrial city.

Commenting on the signing of this agreement, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Commission of Yanbu and Jazan Economic City Dr. Alaa bin Abdullah Nassif, said: “Enforcing the directives of the wise leadership and with the aim of achieving the strategic goal of developing a unique city that is technologically advanced based on global standards of smart cities, the Royal Commission of Yanbu established and developed the first smart city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through partnerships with several private sector companies. Today, we signed a partnership deal with one of the leading companies, Huawei, to develop and establish the smart city innovation center – which is the first of its kind in the region – as well as developing the Huawei training academy in order to transfer the knowledge and global experience in the technology field.”

“As a global leader in smart city innovation, Huawei is proud to be a strategic partner to the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu in developing local ICT capabilities that will support the development and implementation of 2030 vision for the Kingdom,” said Ramadan Ding, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia. “Huawei’s advanced smart city innovation coupled with its global leadership in research and development will ultimately benefit the people of Saudi Arabia. Huawei reaffirms its full support and commitment to the Kingdom and the people of Saudi Arabia.”

The ‘Saudi-China Investment Forum’ was organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Investment and inaugurated by Dr. Majid A. Al Qasabi. Held in cooperation with Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) with facilitation by Saudi Aramco, the forum looks to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. Support was also provided by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Investment Promotion Agency of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

The Forum focused on the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the roles that private sectors of both countries can have in the implementation of that vision, and the Belt and Road Initiative. The program also included signing ceremonies and MOUs between various Saudi and Chinese companies and entities. — SG

http://saudigazette.com.sa/business/huawei-set-training-academy-smart-city-innovation-center-yanbu/

 

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Huawei signs deal to promote HPC services in Tenerife
Xinhua, March 25, 2017

Huawei Spain said Friday that it has signed an agreement with Tenerife-based company, the Institute of Technology and Renewable Energy (ITER), to give an impulse to the use of super-computers and high performance computing (HPC) services on the island.

The agreement will see Huawei Spain open a center for the validation and testing of different solutions to be used in Tenerife, one of the Spanish controlled Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa.

Huawei will also train ITER technicians on the use of the HPC, and provide management and monitoring software, reflecting Huawei's commitment to help develop HPC, big data and smart cities in Tenerife.

Li Xiaoke, vice president of Huawei's Business Sector in Western Europe, said that Huawei has been "making important efforts in recent years to promote the development of telecommunications in the Canary Islands and will continue to work towards further innovation there."

He added the signing of the agreement represented another step in strengthening Huawei's role as a "strategic partner in the digital transformation of the Canary Islands."

"The agreement established the collaboration between ITER and Huawei to jointly develop the capacity in super-computation, smart technology, big data applications and analysis applications, in which we have made important progress," said Carlos Antonio Rodriguez, president of the local Administrative Council that runs ITER.

"This will make Tenerife a better connected island in every aspect, and counting on companies as important as Huawei will allow us to develop, create new services, and improve our economy," added Rodriguez.

 

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Myanmar young talents to go to China to learn ICT
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-04-07

YANGON - Chinese giant telecommunication equipment company, Huawei, launched a program Thursday to send 10 outstanding students from Myanmar to learn the culture and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in China.

Under the program of "Seeds for the Future", the selected students to be sent to China to study in the Huawei Office, are from the Yangon University of Computer Science and Thanlyin Technological University.

Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Myanmar's Ministry of Transport and Communication on cooperation in ICT development and founded its Network Academy in Yangon's Thanlyin Technological University last year.

According to Zhang Liman, chief executive officer of Huawei Myanmar, as a drive to push Myanmar's ICT development, the company plans to enter another MoU for a five-year project with Yangon regional government for ICT Talent Development.

U Win Khaing Moe, director general from Research and Innovation Department of Myanmar's Ministry of Education, expressed his gratitude to Huawei for Myanmar's ICT development.

Since the program was launched in 2008, over 2,700 students from 96 nations across the world have been sent to China by the company for studying.

 

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Huawei Mate 9 Sells 5M Units In 4 Months

Andrew Myrick Apr 13th, 2017

The Huawei Mate 9 was launched back in November and it seems the device is doing so well that Huawei wanted to share its sales numbers. Earlier today, the company announced that more than 5 million units have been sold in just 5 months.

The Mate 9 originally launched in China before making its way to other regions, including the US during CES 2017. The reason that this is important is because it shows a 36% increase in sales when compared to sales of the Huawei Mate 8, which launched in 2015.

However, Huawei didn’t stop there as the company also shared that there have been 12 million Huawei P9 units sold since its release. This marks a 152% increase when compared to the Huawei P8, while also being the first device to reach the mark of 12 million units sold.

With the Huawei P10 already launched and the Mate 10 likely coming later this year, things are looking up for Huawei. We’re just hoping to see more devices launched in the US after what seemed to be a successful launch of the Mate 9.

 

[TaiShang]

36% increase for Mate 9, and 152% increase for P9 - I contributed to the increase of Mate 8, but, would later like to try new Mate series.

I would only suggest Huawei to improve word prediction function. The rest is all premium level.

 

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China's Huawei says to help digital transformation in Spain
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-05-17

A logo of Huawei is seen at a store in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, Nov 13, 2016. [Photo/VCG]


MADRID - Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Tuesday that it committed to helping the digital transformation of transport and smart cities in Spain.

Huawei Spain confirmed in a press communique that Huawei vice president and rotating CEO Guo Ping presented the Spanish Minister for Public Works and Transport, Inigo de la Serna, with the projects it has to help the growth of Spain's digital economy.

Among the projects were schemes for the digital transformation of Spanish railways, ports and airports.

"Spain is a key part of our commitment to the European market. We have over 1,200 employees in the country and we aim to increase our workforce by 50 percent by 2021," said Guo.

"We are working with all of Spain's telecommunications operators and we have over 200 partners in the Spanish market to help us offer services to 30 million users and thousands of companies," he added.

Guo said that Huawei would place an emphasis on employing Spanish workers and "continue investing in programs to feed young minds and attract them to a career in information and communication technology".

"So far, over 20,000 students have participated in our training courses and we are surprised by their technical skills," he said.

 

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Fresh Kirin 970 & Snapdragon 845 Details & Launch Dates Leaked

by Jed John 17 hours ago

Qualcomm‘s latest Snapdragon 835 chip was announced and subsequently became available on smartphones, news filtered in that the leading chipmaker was already working on a next-gen flagship chip which would be called Snapdragon 845. In the same vein, Huawei is said to be working on its next-generation flagship chip which is actually meant to take on the Snapdragon 835. The Huawei chip is likely going to be known as Hisilicon Kirin 970 chip.

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We have had a couple of leaked details of the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 which emerged on several occasions. now, a specs sheet containing the key specifications of the SD 845 and Kirin 970 SoC has appeared online. The list shows both the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 will be built on a 10nm process but while the Kirin 970 will be manufactured TSMC’s FinFET process, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip will be manufactured on Samsung’s LPE process. The SD 845 was previously rumoured as being built on a new TSMC 7nm process but that is turning out to be false.

On their core specifications, the Snapdragon 845 is shown to be an octa-core CPU made up of four Cortex-A75 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It will come with the Adreno 630 GPU as well as an X20 baseband and 5X20MHz carrier aggregation. The processor is scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2018. On the other hand, the Kirin 970’s CPU core is said to have been upgraded to a new generation of ARM Cortex-A73 core and will be the first to use the ARM Heimdallr MP (Heimdal) GPU. The Kirin 970 will ship with the third and fourth quarter of this year.



https://www.gizmochina.com/2017/05/19/kirin-970-snapdragon-845-details-launch-dates-leaked/

 

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Fresh Kirin 970 & Snapdragon 845 Details & Launch Dates Leaked

by Jed John 17 hours ago

Qualcomm‘s latest Snapdragon 835 chip was announced and subsequently became available on smartphones, news filtered in that the leading chipmaker was already working on a next-gen flagship chip which would be called Snapdragon 845. In the same vein, Huawei is said to be working on its next-generation flagship chip which is actually meant to take on the Snapdragon 835. The Huawei chip is likely going to be known as Hisilicon Kirin 970 chip.

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We have had a couple of leaked details of the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 which emerged on several occasions. now, a specs sheet containing the key specifications of the SD 845 and Kirin 970 SoC has appeared online. The list shows both the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 will be built on a 10nm process but while the Kirin 970 will be manufactured TSMC’s FinFET process, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip will be manufactured on Samsung’s LPE process. The SD 845 was previously rumoured as being built on a new TSMC 7nm process but that is turning out to be false.

On their core specifications, the Snapdragon 845 is shown to be an octa-core CPU made up of four Cortex-A75 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It will come with the Adreno 630 GPU as well as an X20 baseband and 5X20MHz carrier aggregation. The processor is scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2018. On the other hand, the Kirin 970’s CPU core is said to have been upgraded to a new generation of ARM Cortex-A73 core and will be the first to use the ARM Heimdallr MP (Heimdal) GPU. The Kirin 970 will ship with the third and fourth quarter of this year.



https://www.gizmochina.com/2017/05/19/kirin-970-snapdragon-845-details-launch-dates-leaked/

Huawei brings credible competition and value generated stays at home.

Win win for all.

Other domestic phone makers must be forced to use Kirin or develop their own.

 

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Fresh Kirin 970 & Snapdragon 845 Details & Launch Dates Leaked

by Jed John 17 hours ago

Qualcomm‘s latest Snapdragon 835 chip was announced and subsequently became available on smartphones, news filtered in that the leading chipmaker was already working on a next-gen flagship chip which would be called Snapdragon 845. In the same vein, Huawei is said to be working on its next-generation flagship chip which is actually meant to take on the Snapdragon 835. The Huawei chip is likely going to be known as Hisilicon Kirin 970 chip.

​

We have had a couple of leaked details of the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 which emerged on several occasions. now, a specs sheet containing the key specifications of the SD 845 and Kirin 970 SoC has appeared online. The list shows both the Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 will be built on a 10nm process but while the Kirin 970 will be manufactured TSMC’s FinFET process, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip will be manufactured on Samsung’s LPE process. The SD 845 was previously rumoured as being built on a new TSMC 7nm process but that is turning out to be false.

On their core specifications, the Snapdragon 845 is shown to be an octa-core CPU made up of four Cortex-A75 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It will come with the Adreno 630 GPU as well as an X20 baseband and 5X20MHz carrier aggregation. The processor is scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2018. On the other hand, the Kirin 970’s CPU core is said to have been upgraded to a new generation of ARM Cortex-A73 core and will be the first to use the ARM Heimdallr MP (Heimdal) GPU. The Kirin 970 will ship with the third and fourth quarter of this year.



https://www.gizmochina.com/2017/05/19/kirin-970-snapdragon-845-details-launch-dates-leaked/

Huawei brings credible competition and value generated stays at home.

Win win for all.

Other domestic phone makers must be forced to use Kirin or develop their own.

 

[Bussard Ramjet]

Huawei brings credible competition and value generated stays at home.

Win win for all.

Other domestic phone makers must be forced to use Kirin or develop their own.

Developing a chip is not an easy job. Qualcomm rules in general purpose chips.

The only two remaining companies are Mediatek, and Spreadtrum.

Mediatek's chips are used in low end phones, and spreadtrum is used in further low end phones. Both are finding it hard to deal with the pace of development of Qualcomm's chips.

In my opinion, Huawei should float its chip subsidiary Hi Silicon as an open chip company to compete directly with Qualcomm. In my opinion only Hi Silicon can compete with Qualcomm.

 

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Huawei goes after Apple’s MacBook with new thin-and-light Matebook X

A fingerprint sensor, extra USB Type-C port, and included dock help it stand out.

VALENTINA PALLADINO - 5/23/2017, 8:30 PM

Huawei has only been making PCs for a few years now, but the company has been paying attention to its competition. Today, Huawei announced a new laptop, the Matebook X, which looks like Apple's MacBook with its slim profile, light metal body, and fanless design. The Matebook X has many of the same features as the MacBook, but Huawei added its own practical flare to this Windows notebook, which may be enough to make it stand out.

At first glance, you might mistake the Matebook X for the MacBook if you overlook the Huawei logo in the middle of the lid. Huawei describes the material the 13-inch notebook is made of as "microencapsulated phase change material," and it looks and feels like metal. The company claims this construction is better at absorbing heat produced by the machine, so it shouldn't overheat like other laptops. It measures 12.5mm thick at its widest point, which is just slightly thinner than the Macbook's 13.1mm thickness. The Matebook X will come to the US in two colors: space gray and a warm, bronze-like gold called "prestige gold." China will receive an extra rose gold version.

There is one glaring difference: the Matebook X has two USB Type-C ports, one on either side. Apple's MacBook only has one, so if you've been craving an Apple-like design but need more ports, Huawei has you covered. Also included with the Matebook X is a new Mate dock that plugs in to one of the USB Type C ports and provides you with an extra USB Type-A port, an HDMI port, a VGA port, and an additional USB Type-C port. While it's nice to have that extra port on the device itself, it's even more convenient to have that new dock on hand without paying extra for it.






When you open the Matebook X, you see more of that MacBook style. Huawei put a 2160×1440-pixel display in the Matebook X, and the bezels are noticeably similar to those on Apple's device, measuring just 4.4mm on either side. The display feels large for the 13-inch frame of the device, and a webcam sits atop it in the middle of the top bezel. The full-sized, backlit keyboard sits in the middle of the chassis with a large Precision Touchpad below it and the power button at its top-right corner. The power button doubles as a fingerprint sensor, so you can turn on the device and log in with just one press. It'll also be able to detect different users' fingerprints, so everyone with an account on the device can take advantage of that convenient feature.

You'll have a few options with the Matebook X's internals: it supports both Core i5 and i7 Kaby Lake processors, a 256GB or 512GB SSD, and either 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Each model has Intel HD 620 graphics, as well as a 41.4Whr battery that Huawei claims can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. Huawei also worked with Dolby to co-design the speakers in the Matebook X to give it better sound quality than most similar laptops. The internal speakers should provide "enhanced surround sound with immersive overhead audio," but we'll have to test this out with a few desk concerts to see how immersive it really is.

Huawei also announced two other products, one of which is an update to the original Matebook. That two-in-one device, dubbed the Matebook E, looks nearly identical to the original Matebook. It now has a new kickstand on its keyboard cover that allows for more viewing angles than the previous model, a fully backlit keyboard, three magnetic connectors instead of seven, and a new battery life of up to 9.5 hours. The final device, the Matebook D, is billed as a 15-inch multimedia laptop with an aluminum alloy design, support for Core i5 and Core i7 processors, Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics with 2GB GDDR5 video memory, and a 43.3Whr battery.

All of the new Matebooks begin shipping this summer. The Matebook X will start at €1,399 (about $1,569), the Matebook E will start at €999 (about $1,120), and the Matebook D will start at €799 (about $896).

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...s-macbook-with-new-thin-and-light-matebook-x/

 

[TaiShang]

Huawei describes the material the 13-inch notebook is made of as "microencapsulated phase change material," and it looks and feels like metal. The company claims this construction is better at absorbing heat produced by the machine, so it shouldn't overheat like other laptops. It measures 12.5mm thick at its widest point, which is just slightly thinner than the Macbook's 13.1mm thickness. The Matebook X will come to the US in two colors: space gray and a warm, bronze-like gold called "prestige gold." China will receive an extra rose gold version.

There is one glaring difference: the Matebook X has two USB Type-C ports, one on either side. Apple's MacBook only has one, so if you've been craving an Apple-like design but need more ports, Huawei has you covered. Also included with the Matebook X is a new Mate dock that plugs in to one of the USB Type C ports and provides you with an extra USB Type-A port, an HDMI port, a VGA port, and an additional USB Type-C port. While it's nice to have that extra port on the device itself, it's even more convenient to have that new dock on hand without paying extra for it.

Very nice. I had put Xiaomi Air as my next target for a new laptop. Now, Huawei joined the fray. I will choose one of them after my Asus retires.

Xiaomi Air

One thing I do not like about Mi Air is that there is no logo on the front lid. Huawei has put a very elegant logo.

 

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Huawei Unveils a Stylish New Series of MateBook Devices

New MateBook Series Delivers Breakthroughs in Computing Experience with Styled Design, Performance and Productivity Advances


HUAWEI MateBook X in Gold (Photo: Business Wire)

May 23, 2017 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Huawei today introduced a trio of new MateBooks, expanding its mobile portfolio and building on its success in delivering beautifully-designed and powerful high-end devices. The HUAWEI MateBook X, HUAWEI MateBook E and HUAWEI MateBook D feature dynamic new advances, redefining the intersection of mobility and personal computing. With the introduction of this new series, Huawei once again delivers on its commitment to innovation. The new trio of MateBooks will begin shipping over the summer of 2017.

“This is no ordinary laptop audio system. We worked diligently to engineer a complete solution, ensuring unprecedented alignment between hardware and software. The result is a breathtaking, immersive audio experience of which we are tremendously proud.”

For those constantly on the go between home and work, these devices deliver a refined mobile experience, allowing people to stay connected to everyone and everything that matters. Highlights include:

• HUAWEI MateBook X: An efficient and stylish 13-inch fanless notebook design with an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio and 4.4mm bezels. It includes a choice of powerful 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processors, Dolby Atmos Sound System and an innovative fingerprint-ready power button with encrypted chip.
• HUAWEI MateBook E: An elegant 2-in-1 notebook with a screen-to-body ratio of 84 percent, a new Folio Keyboard with a maximum angle of adjustment that can reach up to 160 degrees, a choice of 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 or m3 processors and 2K touch screen display.
• HUAWEI MateBook D: A dynamic 15.6-inch notebook with an 83 percent screen-to-body ratio, a 178-degree viewing angle, a choice of 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processors, optional NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Graphics, and Dolby Atmos Sound System.

“At Huawei, we strive to bring new advances to market that inspire people to imagine and explore what’s next – our new flagship series of beautifully crafted MateBooks makes this possible,” said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “With a stunning new design aesthetic and outstanding performance, the MateBook X and D are the first devices that feature the impressive Dolby Atmos Sound System. Perfectly complementing our smartphones, wearables and smart IoT solutions, the groundbreaking MateBook X, MateBook D and MateBook E meet our consumers’ vision for a complete, connected digital world. This is business - styled.”

A Trio of Devices: Style, Mobility and Global Connectivity

The HUAWEI MateBook X is designed for exceptional performance, combining advanced features to meet consumers’ demands for an efficient and stylish device. It features an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio and 4.4mm bezels, as well as an impressive 3:2 aspect ratio, offering users a better visual experience. With HUAWEI Space Cooling Technology, Microencapsulated Phase Change Material – commonly used in the aerospace field – has been applied to the HUAWEI MateBook X, making the device a fanless 13-inch notebook with powerful 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processors inside. The fanless design delivers a compact body, improved ergonomics and silent operation, while reducing malfunctions related to fan blockages and dust. Inspired by Huawei’s flagship products’ premium and chic aesthetic style, the HUAWEI MateBook X is available in three colors: Prestige Gold, Space Gray and Rose Gold.

Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook X features a 2K display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass and eye comfort technology, and boasts a 41.4Wh battery. The HUAWEI MateBook X is also the first notebook to feature Dolby Atmos Sound System with speakers co-designed with Dolby. For the first time ever on a notebook, users will enjoy enhanced surround sound with immersive overhead audio from the built-in speakers. “We’re thrilled to partner with Huawei to launch Dolby Atmos Sound System to the world,” said Giles Baker, Senior Vice President, Consumer Entertainment, Dolby Laboratories. “This is no ordinary laptop audio system. We worked diligently to engineer a complete solution, ensuring unprecedented alignment between hardware and software. The result is a breathtaking, immersive audio experience of which we are tremendously proud.”

The HUAWEI MateBook X leverages Huawei’s smartphone fingerprint technologies, integrating a fingerprint sensor into the power button. Working with Windows Hello, a new feature in Windows 10, users can instantly sign into the device with their fingerprint. The device’s built-in MateBook Manager* facilitates easy connectivity between Huawei smartphones and the MateBook.

Device pricing for Europe***:

Device Specs Price
HUAWEI MateBook X i5/8GB/256GB SSD 1399 €
i5/8GB/512GB SSD 1599 €
i7/8GB/512GB SSD 1699 €
HUAWEI MateBook E m3/4GB/128GB SSD 999 €
i5/4GB/256GB SSD 1199 €
i5/8GB/256GB SSD 1299 €
HUAWEI MateBook D i5/8GB/1TB HDD/NV 940 MX 799 €
i5/8GB/128GB SSD+1TB HDD/NV 940MX 899 €
i7/8GB/128GB SSD+1TB HDD/NV 940MX 999 €

http://www.rayarena.com/huawei-announces-matebook-x-matebook-d-and-matebook-e-news.html

 

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Huawei launches Openlab Bangkok to support start-ups
Xinhua, June 2, 2017

Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday launched its OpenLab Bangkok to provide one-stop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure support to start-ups and enterprises as well as to facilitate Thailand's digital transformation drive.

With a total investment of 15 million U.S. dollars, the OpenLab Bangkok is the 7th of Huawei worldwide, following the previous ones in Dubai, Mexico, Moscow, Munich, Singapore, and Suzhou. It situates on a 2,000-square meter space on the 34th and 39th floor of the G Tower that houses Huawei Enterprise Thailand's new headquarters.

The OpenLab Bangkok will assist start-ups in the information communications technology field, as well as other enterprises, offering them an open platform and data center resources, help solve the solution testing and speed up innovations.

It will also help promoting industry ecosystem development, and provide ICT training service, said David Sun, President and Chief Executive Officer in the Southeast Asia Region, Huawei Technologies, at the opening ceremony.

Huawei said the OpenLab Bangkok will facilitate Huawei's joint innovation and solution launches with its customers and partners in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, from various sectors including Smart City/Safe City, Smart Grid, Finance, Education, Transport, and Internet Service Providers.

Sun emphasized that the OpenLab Bangkok will also support Thai government's "Thailand 4.0" strategy, which said Thai economy should be driven by innovation and new technology, and its aim to promote the local startups.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak thanked Huawei for launching the openlab and said that the lab may help to digitalize Thailand, from which Thai government, enterprises, universities and research institutes can benefit.

According to Huawei, the OpenLab Bangkok will offer ICT training for 800 persons per year, ICT Career Certification for 500 persons per year and Proof Concept Testing for 150 persons per year. It is also expected to welcome more than 20 batches of ICT start-up companies' visit or communication annually.

Worldwide, Huawei plans to add seven new OpenLabs in 2017, and in the next three years will invest 200 million dollars and nearly 1,000 people, bringing the total number of OpenLabs to 20 by the year 2019.

 

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Huawei Passes Apple as Chinese Consumers’ First Choice for Smartphones, Report Says

By Yang Ge

Some 31.4% of respondents to a poll last month in China said they intended to buy a Huawei model for their next smartphone, compared with 24.2% who said they wanted an iPhone. Photo: IC

Surging smartphone maker Huawei Technologies has for the first time surpassed Apple Inc. as the brand of choice for Chinese smartphone buyers, in the latest sign the U.S. giant is losing its luster in the world’s largest market, according to a new survey.

Some 31.4% of respondents to a September poll by FT Confidential Research, a unit of the Financial Times, said they intended to buy a Huawei model for their next smartphone. By comparison, only 24.2% of the 1,000 consumers surveyed said they would buy an iPhone for their next smartphone, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

The timing is significant because Apple unveiled its latest models, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, in September and generally gets a boost from excitement around its new launches. The iPhone 8 went on sale in late September, but has failed to attract the usual buzz of previous launches.

The iPhone's 24.2% September showing in terms of consumer preference is down from 25.8% at the time of the iPhone 7 launch last year, the Financial Times said. Among people who said they planned to buy an iPhone in the latest survey, 65.1% said they wanted one of the latest three models. That was down sharply from the 75.7% who said they planned to buy the latest models from the iPhone 7 series around the time of the last product launches.

The survey results mirror a larger trend that has seen Apple steadily lose share in the world's largest smartphone market, as it comes under assault from Huawei and a group of other homegrown brands including Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.

In this year’s second quarter, Apple’s China sales fell 7.6%, as its share of the market dipped 0.6 percentage points to 7.1%, making it the No. 5 player, according to data tracking firm IDC. At the same time, Huawei’s sales surged 22.6% to make it the clear market leader with 21% share, as Chinese consumers increasingly see the brand as offering similar quality to Apple at far lower prices.