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The innovative brand, TECNO disclosed its future plans regarding camera technologies; discussed imaging technologies with industry experts, and shared recent company breakthroughs.

The premium smartphone brand, TECNO recently disclosed its latest technologies and achievements regarding imaging technologies at Counterpoint’s webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk”. Industry experts and globally leading speakers addressed the webinar about mobile imaging technologies and developments made.

At the webinar, TECNO highlighted the advancements made by the brand in different complexion identification such as dark complexion imaging. TECNO has also worked on image and video stabilization, zoom and resolution of cameras – powered by technologies such as RGBW and G+P, Sensor-Shift, and Telescopic Lens. 

Imaging Technology Innovation Trend

TECNO is Leading the Imaging Technology Innovation Trends globally. It believes that by Q1 2022 TECNO will have such advanced products in the market enabling users to get a professional studio-like feel with every capture. To enable users with distinctive camera traits, TECNO shall focus on larger sensor sizes, image and video stabilization, high-frequency anti-shaking capabilities, and continuous zoom.

Li Jiangtao, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and Head of TAIVOS™ Lab, shared his views stating, “One of the reasons for TECNO’s success in the global emerging markets is the leading camera technology. With our brand spirit of ‘Stop at Nothing’, we at TECNO are continuously innovating our Image Technology to achieve breakthroughs in mobile imaging technologies. Moving onwards, TECNO will continue to strive for excellence in AI-enhanced algorithms and software, as well as hardware specifications, to deliver cutting-edge imaging performance.”

Moreover, TECNO shared several recent achievements in Mobile Camera Technology with the participants at the webinar and shared things that would be focused on by TECNO for the future.

1. Better light sensitivity:

The upcoming phones from TECNO in 2022 will be powered by a self-developed RGBW sub-pixel rendering algorithm that increases the light captured by the CMOS sensor by 60%. Thanks to the G+P (glass + plastic) lens technology, a 30% enhancement in Light intake will be seen that will result in an overall 200% increase in low-light imaging experience for the users.

2. First Android phone to integrate Sensor-Shift

TECNO plans to release its Sensor-Shift in 2022, making itself the first mobile phone brand in the Android system to do so. Sensor-Shift is an image stabilization technology that uses sensor movements instead of lens movements to compensate for vibrations. TECNO will reach 350% of the current level of control accuracy of Sensor-Shift with further algorithm optimization to enable users with studio-quality photos with more stability.

3. Concept Phone with a telescopic lens in Q1 2022

TECNO plans to launches its first concept phone with a telescopic lens in Q1 2022. The telescopic lens supports a large aperture and continuous lossless zoom which will help consumers for better quality for telephotograph, as well as its multi-purpose functionality. Moreover, a compressed back focal length (BFL) design with motorized stretchable lenses will significantly reduce the thickness of the phone, integrating consumers’ demands for simple appearance and high performance.

As a renowned industry, TECNO has made its name stand out in global emerging markets. The brand aims to empower consumers to express their lifestyles through imaging innovation. For more, follow TECNO on all official social media pages.

Mastercard realigns international operations and further evolves, expands and enhances presence across Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe

• Middle East and Africa (MEA) region expanded to Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA), covering 81 of the 210 markets where Mastercard operates globally
• Raghu Malhotra, current President for the Middle East and Africa, promoted to Co-President International Markets
• Dimitrios Dosis named President, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA)
• Yasemin Bedir appointed as Division President for Turkey & Commonwealth of Independent States (T&CIS) division

Mastercard has reaffirmed its commitment to the UAE and the wider region by expanding its regional footprint and announcing a series of leadership changes designed to further advance the company’s presence and operations and build on its 35-year growth and innovation journey.

During this time, Mastercard has been at the forefront of digital transformation and payment technology innovation. From its regional headquarters, the company has introduced hundreds of product capabilities through its multi-rail network, including a number of ‘global-firsts’ that have been exported to Mastercard’s global network.

From 1 January 2022, Mastercard’s EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) region will include 81 of the 210 markets where Mastercard operates globally. In line with Mastercard’s ambition to enhance local presence in the markets it operates in, the company now has presence in 22 countries across the region, with established geo hubs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, Kenya and other markets.

Raghu Malhotra promoted to Co-President International markets

Currently President for the Middle East and Africa, Malhotra will lead Mastercard’s International Markets as Co-President. In his new role, Malhotra will advance business strategy, sales, business development, product management and engagements with customers and regulators across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Since joining Mastercard in 2000, Malhotra has held several leadership roles across geographies and functions. For the last five years, he drove the company’s global strategy across the Middle East and Africa, delivering many ‘global-firsts’ that empower millions of people and businesses through interoperable mobile ecosystems and advance the region’s digital ambitions.

Such initiatives have seen the development of multiple country-wide payment ecosystems including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the establishment of Mastercard Labs to drive innovative solutions for financial inclusion, and the launch of unique micro lending programs alongside cutting edge QR technology and security solutions. These efforts, fueled by strategic public and private sector partnerships, have played a key role in achieving the region’s digital ambitions.

Dimitrios Dosis named Regional President Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Dimitrios Dosis will serve as President of the newly realigned Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. This expanded region brings together 12 additional markets with agile, high-potential growth opportunities.

Dosis was previously president of Mastercard Advisors, the company’s professional services arm, where he accelerated the use of AI and other predictive technologies to advance the team’s industry-proven problem-solving skills. Advisors leverages data-driven insights, analytics and consulting to help retail and banking customers solve pressing business issues and advance their strategic priorities, including digital transformation, card portfolio optimization and operational efficiency. In his new role Dimitrios will continue to serve on the Mastercard Global Management Committee.

Yasemin Bedir to lead Turkey & Commonwealth of Independent States division as Division President

Yasemin Bedir, currently executive vice president for Community Institutions and Processors for North American Markets, will lead the newly created Turkey & CIS division. Bedir originally joined Mastercard in 2007, serving in several leadership roles across multiple markets.

Raghu Malhotra, Co-President International Markets, Mastercard said: “Over the recent years, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) has emerged as a focal point for Mastercard’s global innovation, digital transformation and financial inclusion efforts. Today, this region serves as a global center of excellence, and a launchpad for deploying strategic partnerships and new business models across our global network. Looking ahead, the convergence of digital technologies and the positive impact of public and private partnerships on the development of the digital economy, mean that Mastercard is in a very strong position to further elevate this progress. Under the leadership of Dimitrios, the region is in very capable hands to continue to accelerate its growth and unlock opportunities for more people in more places for generations to come.”

Dimitrios Dosis President Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard said: “Here we have a tremendous opportunity to build on the great work of the regional Mastercard team. Our enhanced regional footprint will enable us to double-down on our business, innovate with a digital first approach and create a legacy of partnerships that drive our vision of a progressive and more inclusive world.”

All appointments are effective 1 January 2022.

 

 

TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV brand in collaboration with Daraz e-commerce giant of Pakistan gears up for the last major online sale of 2021. This sale extravaganza will kick off at midnight on December 12, 2021. From 12th to 23rd December, users can enjoy one week of Super promotions on the entire range of TVs, ACs, Soundbars, Air purifiers and Vacuum cleaners with Easy Monthly Instalments and Free Delivery nationwide.

Also, on 12th December TCL will be offering massive discounts on its official store on daraz on account of TCL brand day for its valued customers.

TCL is going all out to bring its consumer’s unbeatable promotions and upsized flash deals. In this amazing sale, the brand promises to bring huge discounts, high-quality products, and a unique shopping experience in the comfort of users’ homes. All TCL products will be available on Daraz for purchase.

While commenting on this grand sale, Majid Khan Niazi, Marketing Manager TCL said, ” We at TCL are very impressed with the response of our valued consumers in the 11.11 sale that encouraged us to bring more exciting offers to our users in this year’s 12.12 sale. We always endeavour to provide superior customer experience to our buyers”.

TCL is a locally No.1 LED TV brand in terms of sales and 2nd largest TV brand worldwide with a global presence in over 150 countries. The brand is swiftly emerging as an innovative technology brand, striving to deliver high-quality products to users in Pakistan at very competitive prices.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Easypaisa, Pakistan’s No. 1 Payment App, has launched a self-service customer support option for its users from within the Easypaisa App. This new feature now enables users to resolve a variety of problems and get responses to their queries instantly without the need of calling the Easypaisa helpline. Customersusing the Easypaisa App will now be able to use this support menuto instantly block their own Easypaisa Accounts for security purposes, update their account credentials as well as their Nadra verification details as well as make changes to their Money Transfers sent to CNICs by correcting the CNIC details or by reversing the Money Transfers to a CNIC completely.

Easypaisa has always focused on providing the best user experience across available channels for its customers and the platform continues to innovate through more accessible complaint resolution channels in this digital era. The platform seeks to eliminatehindrances in customer servicing by offering a wide range of channels through which customers can seek information and have their queries resolved. In addition to existing customer support channels, this in-app support is an innovative way of enhancing Easypaisa user experience whereby users have the ability to solve their issues on their own without depending on a customer service agent.

Commenting on this development, Omar Moeen Malik, the Business Head for Easypaisa said; “Customer experience is one of the most essential elements of any service offering. With our customer-focused approach, we at Easypaisa are always looking for newer and effective ways to create value for our customers. By digitizing the popular complaints at our helplines and providing them in the Easypaisa App directly for customers to access, we believe we offer a greater level of financial freedom and convenience for all of our valued customers”.

With almost 10 million customers using the Easypaisa App in the last 30-days across the Android and iOS platforms, Easypaisa is the most used Pakistani App across all categories and remains committed to transforming Pakistan into a cashless and financially inclusive society through the power of collaboration & technology.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCI Pakistan) installed a state-of-the-art water filtration plant for the residents of Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) under its flagship CSR project- PAANI. The plant is situated close to the location of CCI Pakistan’s 7^th production plant which is currently being constructed in Haripur district. The inauguration CCI’s 30^th water filtration plant in Pakistan was virtually marked during a special ceremony hosted at the office of Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, the Federal Minister of Economic Affairs, in Islamabad on December 6, 2021. Also present at the ceremony were senior officials from CCI including Mr. Ahmet Kursad Ertin, General Manager at CCI Pakistan, Mr. Servet Yildirim, Group PAC Director at CCI, and other senior officials.

This water filtration plant has most modern ultrafiltration water treatment technology which has the capacity to supply up to 2,000 litres per hour of safe and clean drinking water at no cost to the local population. Following this new addition, CCI has now installed a total of 30 water filtration plants across Pakistan. CCI Pakistan’s flagship project PAANI is now serving over 1 million people across the country every day with clean drinking water, including in the areas of Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Layyah, Tharparkar, Rawalpindi, and now in Haripur – protecting them from harmful waterborne diseases.

These waterborne diseases including typhoid, intestinal worms, diarrhoea, and gastroenteritis are very common and rampant across Pakistan. According to WWF, 20-40% of total hospital beds in Pakistan are mostly occupied by patients suffering from water borne diseases.

While commenting on this achievement, Ahmet Kursad Ertin, General Manager at CCI Pakistan said, “Owing to the lack of facilities in underprivileged communities of Pakistan, access to clean drinking water has always remained a priority for our sustainability interventions. Through our CSR project ‘PAANI’, CCI Pakistan remains committed in promoting access to safe and clean drinking water to the underprivileged communities of Pakistan. This filtration plant will not only provide safe and clean drinking water to thousands of families but will also protect them against harmful waterborne diseases.”

CCI is a multinational beverage company operating in 11 countries with 29 production plants. CCI Pakistan, a subsidiary of CCI, produces, distributes and sells sparkling and still beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Pakistan. It currently serves a consumer base of 208 million with 6 productions plants and a workforce of 2,500 employees across Pakistan.

 

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) One of the world’s leading tech brands OPPO will be introducing its latest, cutting-edge technologies and strategy plans at the upcoming OPPO INNO Day.

The brand will be announcing the launch of their first-ever Neural Processing Unit (NPU), along with several more technological breakthroughs. This year’s INNO Day is set to be one of the company’s biggest tech events and will highlight OPPO’s global plans to bring a new revolution of tech and smart-living.

The event is scheduled to take place online and offline on 14th and 15th December 2021, and will also serve as the debut of the highly-awaited OPPO Air Glass; the brand’s cutting-edge, new smart glasses.

The Founder and CEO of OPPO, Tony Chen will be delivering a keynote speech regarding the company’s updated corporate strategies and new directions in R&D. While the exciting launch of the NPU and OPPO Air Glass will be done by senior executives of the company.

OPPO INNO Day 2021 will also highlight some of the brand’s new technological breakthroughs, including OPPO’s retractable camera and digital human The brand will also showcase other innovations in the field of imaging, AI, AR and 5G.

OPPO INNO Day has been a groundbreaking day in the world of tech since it first began in 2019. The brand has consistently been introducing new concepts, products and innovations that are cutting-edge and push boundaries on a global level. 

During the first-ever OPPO INNO Day in 2019, the tech leaders announced the first generation of their AR Glass products, OPPO’s 5G CPE and OPPO Watch smartwatch series.

Last year, OPPO demonstrated three products: the OPPO X 2021 Rollable Concept Handset, AR Glass 2021, and CybeReal. This year, OPPO is set to take things to another level with the latest achievements and developments in technology and lifestyle.

OPPO has also created a virtual launch where users can use avatars to experience OPPO’s latest innovations and get an immersive and revolutionary online experience of the INNO Day on December 14th and 15th 2021.

 

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Bank Alfalah Islamic, Pakistan’s premier financial institution providing Shariah Compliant Consumer financing products, has joined hands with Grand City Kharian – a project of Eurobiz Corporation, to facilitate customers in fulfilling their dream of buying their own house.

The signing ceremony took place at Grand City’s Office located in Phase 6, DHA, Lahore. Senior management of Bank Alfalah Islamic including, Talat Khurshid Mian – Retail Head, Muhamid Jamal Ansari – Head Consumer Finance, Muhammad Raza Sayeed – Sales Head Home Musharakah along with Syed Salman bin Waris Gillani – CEO Grand City and Sarfraz Ahmed – CFO – Grand City were present at the occasion.

Grand City Kharian is a project of Eurobiz Corporation, one of the leading companies in construction and development. The firm’s impressive portfolio includes residential complexes, a commercial business center, luxury apartments & townhomes. The current project is one of the most dynamic housing societies located on Main GT Road between Islamabad & Lahore.

The strategic partnership between Bank Alfalah Islamic and Grand City will cater to the evolving financial needs of mutual customers by enabling them to avail numerous benefits being offered under the Government’s Low Cost Housing Scheme. The combined expertise of both companies will help save time, reduce hassle, and create a seamless purchase & financing experience for customers.

On the occasion, Head of Consumer Finance of Bank Alfalah Islamic, Mr. Muhamid Jamal Ansari said “The alliance between both the parties will play a key role in materializing the vision of our customers of buying their dream house. Through this partnership, we will be providing an attractive Shariah Compliant House Financing package for Grand City & Bank Alfalah Islamic customers who want to enjoy international standards of infrastructure development with luxurious facilities. Customers will also have an option of financing under Low Cost Housing Scheme. We are offering vast range of products to our customers including purchase of a house, purchase of a plot and construction, as well as development on a plot already purchased by customer”.

Mr. Syed Salman bin Waris Gillani – CEO Grand City, while highlighting the unique features of the society, said, “Grand City has planned to offer best housing/apartment options for the customers with affordable price ranges. Alliance with Bank Alfalah Islamic will provide our customers with one of the best financing options in the market. Customers who are short of funds and need financing for construction of their houses can simply apply for construction financing from Bank Alfalah Islamic. The facility is not limited to construction; the customers who are interested in buying a house or a plot and constructing a house thereafter could also get benefits from Bank Alfalah Islamic”.

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Pakistani startup Energy and Automation (ENA) working under the umbrella of Jaffer Business System (JBS) has introduced an innovative new power backup storage technology named “ENARGEZE SUPERPOWER” that will prove to be a better replacement for (VRLA) dry batteries. Speaking to media, ENA’s Chief Executive Amir Salman, ENA’s Technical Director Osama Javeed and Director Faisal Murad highlighted that this new Super Cap technology life is 25 times more than VRLA dry battery, whereas it will play a vital role in making the entire process of work eco-friendly by saving $1billion in terms of cutting the level of import of low life batteries. ENA chief Executive Amir Salman told that ENA’s new initiative will set a benchmark among the competitors and will emerge as a new trendsetter in the world of tech-savvy by creating a pool of employment opportunities and facilitating huge growth. “We are using Super Capacitor for energy storage, which has more than 25 years of durability, instead of batteries having a life of 2 years or less. ENA has confidence and provides a 5 years warranty, Amir Salman added. While explaining the brass tacks of the new invention, ENA Technical Director Osama Javeed said that the Super Cap technology is 25 times better than the batteries commonly used in offices to backup. Outmoded batteries of 200amp capacity could be charged or discharged by up to 1000 times @ 50% DoD. However, the powerful new super capacitor could be “charged or discharged by up to 25,000 times @ 100% DoD.” VRLA dry battery takes 7 to 8 hours to recharge fully, while supercaps can be recharged within 1 hour. ENA Director Faisal Murad told journalists that in ENA our philosophy is to sell the solution, not the box (equipment), and make long term relationships with our customers. “With this new technological revolution, ENA business market will expand at a large scale with its commercially viable, plug-and-play replacement for chemical batteries as it will mostly benefit the Banking and Telecom sector,” Faisal Murad claimed. ENA’s director said that as the oil prices globally have risen to an alarming level and so the rates of PoL products in Pakistan, by adopting this modern technology multinational companies, banking sector, industries could save their fuel costing of running generator up to $200 million.