Category: Technology

Ericsson named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report

• Ericsson’s commercial 5G leadership and technology evolution is independently known industry-wide
• Ericsson positioned as a Leader for the second year in a row

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been named a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report by Gartner.

Published on February 23, Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders quadrant and is positioned highest for its Ability to Execute. Ericsson was also named a Leader in the corresponding 2021 report – the first time Gartner conducted a 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report.

Vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service providers were comprehensively and independently assessed and evaluated by Gartner experts on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, to provide a market snapshot on 5G infrastructure abilities.

Ericsson understands that end-to-end 5G network infrastructure vendors were evaluated on how they enable IT provider performance to be competitive, efficient and effective and to positively impact revenue, retention and reputation within the Gartner view of the market. The assessment of Ability to Execute included Ericsson’s products and services, operations, Sales execution and pricing, Market Responsiveness and Track Record, Marketing Execution, Customer Experience, and Overall Viability.

Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks, Ericsson, says: “It is pleasing to see that Ericsson’s 5G vision – from thought leadership through to collaborating effectively with the industry – as well as our second-to-none ability to execute in 5G has, once again been recognized as a Leader by Gartner.

“We consider our positioning in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers by Gartner as confirmation of our commitment to always keep the needs of our customers top of mind.”

Ericsson, as an industry leader in 5G networks, currently has 170 commercial 5G agreements with unique communications service providers (CSPs) and powers 114 live 5G networks across the globe.

Ericsson continuously evolves its end-to-end 5G offerings, which include 5G RAN with the energy-efficient Ericsson Radio System, Cloud RAN, Ericsson Silicon, 5G Core, Orchestration, BSS and 5G Transport as well as professional services. The company has introduced innovative software solutions such as Ericsson Spectrum Sharing, 5G Carrier Aggregation and Uplink Booster, which significantly improve coverage, user throughput and spectral efficiency. 

Ericsson has designed the solutions mentioned in the report to support communications service providers (CSPs) in deploying and evolving 5G to ensure the best user experience. In addition, Ericsson Radio System products delivered since 2015 can support 5G New Radio (NR) capability through remote software installation.

Ericsson Digital Services offers a cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution for smarter networks to drive smarter business, allowing communications service providers to offer a multitude of new business opportunities for mobile users and industries.

Ericsson’s 5G Core solution combines Evolved Packet Core and 5G Core network functions into a common cloud-native platform that supports 5G NR Standalone and Non-standalone, as well as previous generations for efficient total cost of ownership and smooth migration to 5G.

Download the full report: the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Select Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air link Communication Limited is proud to announce the inauguration of its smart phone manufacturing plant for the production of Xiaomi handsets in Pakistan. The event took place on the 4th of March at the factory located in Quaid-e- Azam Industrial Estate, Kot Lakhpat. Airlink group is one of the leading manufacturers, retailers and distributors of smartphones, with nearly all major global brands of the industry as their partners. The company holds approx. 20% market share in distribution and is set to enhance its footing by beginning production of Xiaomi handsets.

Mr. Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha, CEO Select Technologies, commenting on this auspicious occasion said, “Our partnership with Xiaomi is a wonderful news not only for the company but also for Pakistan.

Xiaomi is a global tech giant and market leader in innovative technology which is not only limited to smartphones. This venture will open many avenues as smartphone manufacturing is the first step towards a bigger goal. My aim is to register Pakistan on the global technological map with a vision of par excellence service delivery and product provision to every nook and corner of Pakistan. We will not only be localizing manufacturing; this will consequentially enhance exports of Pakistan and help us play our role in reducing the import bill.”

Companies around the globe consider Pakistan’s mobile market as an emerging market with a plethora of opportunities for businesses. With emergence of 3G/4G technology there has been a significant increase subscriber base of mobile operators. Locking on this opportunity, mobile brands are providing consumers with a wider choice of smartphones at more affordable prices in the low tier range.

This initiative is expected to drive a sales volume of 550 million USD in revenue. The huge production size will not only create new job opportunities for the citizens of Pakistan, but will also contribute to reduction in the country’s import bill and enabling new possibilities in international business.

 

Forum highlights the right path for operations transformation working with carriers and industry leaders in the Middle East region

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Huawei hosted a high-profile Operations Transformation Forum for leading Middle East carriers on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The Forum aimed to create a platform for close communication with carriers and industry partners to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices to continuously create value for service providers and help carriers accelerate digital transformation. With the advent of the digital economy, 5G, new digital services, and digital operations transformation are becoming important factors for carriers’ business success. In addition, there are challenges in service monetization, user experience management and O&M. In attendance were senior Huawei executives, including Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Bill Tang, President of Huawei Global Technical Service Department.

Additionally, more than 15 telecom carriers and industry partners in the Middle East were present at the Forum to discuss new digital services and digital operations transformation. Bill Tang, President of Huawei Global Technical Service Department, shared Huawei Service and Software strategies. He said, “Based on carrier’s transformation trend, Huawei provides carriers with three transformation journeys in 2022: Convergent & Intelligent Digital Service, Data-driven Ultimate Experience, and Intelligent Predictive O&M.”

JazzCash, Omantel and STC shared their digital operations transformation strategies and best practices. Ahmed Shahab Nasir, CTO, JazzCash Pakistan, said, “We will continue to focus on building a robust payment ecosystem, and products drive continuous development.” Dr. Ali Al Hashmi, General Manager of Networks at Omantel, added, “Customer experience-driven 5G precision marketing and closed-loop network issues are the most critical to 5G commercial success.”

Khalid Attia, consultant of STC CCEx Program, Saudi Arabia, believes, “STC has entered the deep-water area of experience transformation. It is evolving to convergent data-driven smart operations through enterprise-level metrics throughout the CCEX lifecycle.” Industry partners such as TM Forum, Ernst & Young, Roland Beger, and Analysys Mason were also at hand to share their expert opinion on industry trends and transformation. Aaron Boasman, Vice President, AI & Customer Experience, TM Forum, said, “The operator’s priority should be to enhance the customer experience and prove its commercial value.”

Jose-Luis Garcia, Lead of Global Telco Solution and EMEIA Tech Sector, EY, said, “The rollout of 5G technology has pushed the telecom CXOs to rethink their investment strategies and focus more toward upgrading network and technology platforms. Given MENA is at the helm of 5G revolution and is expected to account for 10% of total mobile subscriptions by 2025, the operators are impelled to commence OSS/BSS overhaul to monetize 5G effectively.” Kushal Shah, Senior Partner Middle East, Roland Berger, added, “COVID-19 impact on customer demand, technology advancements, and improved regulatory conditions have led to a substantial increase in the number of fintech startups in MENA.”

Jacky Zhou, Vice President, Marketing & Solution, Huawei, closed the Forum. He said, “Operational transformation is an important foundation for business success. At the same time, aligning with the planning, construction, maintenance and optimization process, using digital platform tools to strengthen market and network side capabilities, developing digital business, and improving revenue, efficiency and user experience are the common perceptions of the direction of digital transformation. Huawei hopes to become a trusted partner of operators in digital operations transformation and continue to contribute to the commercial success of operators.”

Bagging more than 4,000 pre-orders, realme 9i wins over consumer anticipation promising the real 6nm processing power at a price they love

realme has once again brought a new and exciting product to the smartphone market – realme 9i. The youth-centric, tech-trailblazer has become known to bring exciting specifications into a budget-friendly package. Pre-orders for the new realme 9i kicked off this week and after a successful run of more than 4,000 pre-orders, the phone is going on sale now. In just a few days, realme has become the talk of the town with branding activities conducted across 700+ stores all over Pakistan. The realme 9i is flying off because of all the cutting-edge tech innovations fit into this easy-on-the-budget handset.

Unbounded Power

The realme 9i isn’t just a pretty package. Inside the new smartphone you can find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 6nm chipset that allows it to pack a pretty powerful punch. This powerful chipset works hard to boost performance as well as reduce power consumption. The 6nm processor consumes 62% less power and affords 46% more performance than its 12nm counterparts. It also brings a powerful Adreno 610 GPU, which provides the support needed for the 90Hz high refresh rate screen technology found in the realme 9i.

In order to combat any issues caused by the lack of memory on the phone, realme developed Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology. This converts some of your ROM into virtual RAM in order to give you a virtually-expanded RAM. The realme 9i can expand its default 6GB RAM by up to an additional 5GB to enjoy the experience of 11GB RAM.

Stunning Camera Capabilities

Don’t think that realme forgot about the photography enthusiasts. The new realme 9i features a 50MP AI Triple Caemra on the rear that allows you to take stunning photographs. It also comes with a Macro lens for close-up photography and a Black and White portrait lens so you can get creative with the kinds of shots you want to take. You also get access to a range of different photography modes such as night mode, panoramic view, expert mode, timelapse, portrait mode, HDR, ultra-macro, AI beauty, filter, super text, and slow motion. Selfie-lovers will be delighted to know that the realme 9i comes with a 16MP HD selfie camera so you can get crisp, clear, and vibrant selfies to add to your Instagram feed.

Battery That Can Go the Distance

Good performance is useless without the battery life to back it up. Luckily, the massive 5,000 mAh battery on the realme 9i has got you covered. Providing 995 hours of standby time, 48.4 hours of talk time, 20.7 hours of WhatsApp usage, and 116.3 hours of music playback from full battery, the realme 9i’s battery is equipped to give you the ability to perform your preferred activity on your smartphone for long stretches of time. Even if your battery does start to drain after extended usage, the realme 9i’s 33W Dart Charge technology will take your phone from 0% to 100% in just 70 minutes. When compared to the previous entry in the realme number series, the realme 8i, the 9i shows an impressive 36% increase in charging speed and comes with 5-stage safe charging protection, enabling a faster and safer charge.

Aesthetically Pleasing Design

Building on the design concept of “capture the light” introduced in the realme 8i, the realme 9i brings with it the first Stereo Prism Design, which presents a dynamic effect of three-dimensional light and shadow transformation across the back of the smartphone. The realme 9i comes in two stunning color variants – Prism Blue and Prism Black. Part of what makes the design unique is the industry-leading, 8-layer optical coating done on the back side of the phone which provides the ultimate transparency and layering. Light is refracted through multiple layers of nanoscale film and superimposes the glare with high color saturation. This produces an eye-catching visual effect.

The brand new realme 9i is available now in the 6GB + 128GB variant for the exciting price of just PKR 36,999/ in Prism Black and Prism Blue in mobile stores all over the country. Go get yours now and join the realme family.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner, Zong 4G, held its Annual Business Conference 2022 digitally that was attended by over 250 employees from across the organization. Themed, ‘Let’s Get Digital’, which is also Zong’s new brand tagline, the event saw company management highlighting annual achievements and milestones for the year 2021. Zong’s commitment to Digital Pakistan was reiterated at the event, and its several initiatives to bring the country at par with the global digital race were highlighted, with employees being enthused about their contributions.

More in more, the company’s employees’ consistent and tireless contributions towards making the comp any the go-to provider of connectivity and high-end digital services was also brought to light and applauded by the top management. Spotlight on the company’s goals for 2022 – and a wider vision for the future – was also shared at the event with employees showing their excitement over the company’s ambitions. The management also shared how Zong is leading Pakistan’s digital transformation from the front, and how it will continue to boost its efforts towards realizing the vision of Digital Pakistan.

Zong Chairman & CEO, Wang Hua, also shared the company’s long-term key strategic direction with the employees, along with Zong’s growth and development strategies for 2022. “I congratulate all Zong employees for making 2021 a year of many successes,” shared Wang Hua at the occasion. “We achieved many milestones and set new industry benchmarks which we owe to our valued employees and customers.” He added “Each member of the team has contributed their best to make Zong the preferred Pakistani connectivity and digital services provider, and make Digital Pakistan a reality.” He also highlighted Zong’s CSR contributions and stressed its focus on adding value to Pakistani society. “Zong believes that through digital and intelligent transformation, we can help Pakistan transform digitally and enable every citizen,” he added. Keeping employee health a top priority since March 2020, Zong adopted the work-from-home model and successfully transformed the company for the new business model. Since the pandemic, this is the second time that Zong has held its Annual Business Conference digitally.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Infinix today launched its first premier 5G smartphone, ZERO 5G, delivering the benefits of 5G – such as higher speeds, seamless connection, faster downloads and greater coverage more accessible than ever before. The smartphone is integrated with a 6nm MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 master processor for high-performance gaming, a uni-curve design for a sleek look and feel, a 48MP AI Triple camera with 30x ultra-zoom for crisp close-ups of distant objects, a 6.78” FHD+ ultra-smooth display with 120Hz Refresh Rate and 240Hz Touch Sample Rate for lower latency and immediate responsiveness and a 5000mAh with 33W quick charge technology to power users through their entire day.

“Infinix is setting a strong course in today’s fast-growing marketplace and providing innovative, yet high-performance 5G technology that is more attainable to users through the new ZERO 5G smartphone,” stated Charles Ding, Deputy Product Director of Infinix Mobility. “Our innovation gives users a smartphone with better performance from a slimmer and stylish design that includes every key technology feature they are looking for in a 5G device that offers the most bang for its buck within its price range.” 

Accelerate Your Day

Infinix is improving the user experience with 5G technology with super fast connectivity that better supports bandwidth-heavy apps such as gaming and video streaming. With the growing number of people using their smartphones for mobile gaming and streaming, 5G connectivity has become a crucial feature for smartphone devices. The Infinix ZERO 5G is equipped with a powerful 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset bringing a full-domain and full-speed 5G network experience. Its Clever 5G Mode automatically switches between link4G and 5G according to the user’s bandwidth, which can significantly improve download and gaming speed and reduce power consumption.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 5G chipset is built on a 6nm high-performance manufacturing node and integrated with a 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6GHz modem with carrier aggregation. The chipset is equipped with an octa-core central processing unit (CPU) consisting of two Arm Cortex-A78 processors with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz and six Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2GHz that deliver exceptional performance for snappier app responses, faster frames per second (FPS) for gaming and better connected experiences. With the chipset’s Arm Mali-G68 MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) and an independent artificial intelligence (AI) processing unit (APU), power-efficiency is optimized to extend battery life even further for mobile gamers.

The ZERO 5G smartphone provides even faster and more reliable connectivity for gamers with Wi-Fi 6 and 2×2 MIMO technology that offers about 1.2Gbps connectivity speeds. Infinix takes the ZERO 5G’s connectivity solutions even further with Dual 5G SIM technology, which enables the smartphone to connect to two separate 5G SIMs, intelligently switching to the fastest network and enabling seamless internet access from both connections as needed, powering users day’s like never before on an Infinix device.

 Stunning Design Language

Smartphone design is heavily driven by the desire for bigger screens and more minimal yet functional features without losing the key technologies – such as camera quality, memory capacity and battery life.

The ZERO 5G comes with a large 6.78” FHD+ ultra-smooth display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, giving users a smooth experience and a quicker response to touch input when browsing webpages, consuming online media and playing action-packed games. The smartphone showcases a Uni-Curve design with a softly curved back using a composite material that mimics the look and feel of glass, creating a device that is more comfortable to hold, yet premium to the touch allowing users to express their sense of style with their device. The rear contour drop camera design is integrated into the curve of the device, creating an ergonomic design that is palm friendly and a move away from traditional camera modules’ harsher right-angle positioning.

The unique design of the ZERO 5G incorporates subtle textures and colors that reflect the serenity of natural sceneries with three bold colors including: Cosmic Black to represent distant galaxies, Skylight Orange to represent the bright and energizing sun and Horizon Blue to represent the mesmerizing sky.

 Capture Every Moment

The ZERO 5G features a crisp 48MP main camera with 30x ultra-zoom comprising of a 13MP portrait camera and 2MP virtual camera. The 30X 48MP zoom camera allows users to capture stunningly high-quality from a great distance. Users can also capture moments that the human eye cannot normally see, with the 960 frames per second (fps) slow motion capabilities for stunning video captures.

On the front of the ZERO 5G, the 16MP Dual Flash Light and enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) shooting technology bring out the best in you in all angles and lighting conditions so your selfies and video calls are on point every single time.

Other key features of Infinix’s ZERO 5G Series include:

 

• A 5000mAh battery and 33W quick charge: The 5000 mAh battery supports all-day usage and can be quickly charged with TÜV Rheinland safe fast-charge technology enabling the smartphone to last through 9.4 hours of gaming, 27 days on standby, 22 hours of calling and 152 hours of music playback (testing data provided by Infinix lab).
• Universal Flash Storage UFS 3.1 and LPDDR5: The LPDDR5 brings a new height of speed for ZERO 5G smartphone, which substantially improves memory performance, and further reduces power consumption. As an added boost, the UFS 3.1-based storage doubles sequential read performance and increases download speeds.
• Infinix’s Dar-Link 2.0: The software improves the image stability and the sensitivity of touch control that is based on an AI algorithm, while simultaneously bringing down the temperature of the device to provide a fully immersive gaming experience.
• XArena:Enhances your gaming experience by integrating game applications into a single zone and thus game booster is enabled for the game. There are quick settings that allow you to focus on your game by blocking messages and incoming calls without worrying about any other distractions.
• Heat Pipe Thermal Module 2.0: This feature systematically monitors the temperature of the ZERO 5G smartphone so users can immerse themselves in the long-lasting gameplay without worrying about overheating.
• Android XOS 10: The ZERO 5G’s XOS 10 software offers an upgraded interface, AI voice assistant, smart assistant, phone cloner 2.0 and doc correction. For enhanced security, it also comes with X-proof, which secures the screen from behind, and privacy tracker, so users can keep their information private and control when it is shared, as the data is never uploaded to the cloud.

Availability and Pricing

The ZERO 5G will be available for pre-orders soon in the price tag of Rs. 49,999 with a free gift of Infinix XE20 on Xpark. Stay tuned to Infinix official pages and social channels for further updates.

For more details visit: https://www.infinixmobility.com/pk/

Lahore (Nut Desk)

realme 9 Series is Coming to Pakistan – Promising a Real Upgrade to Powerful Performance

The upcoming edition of realme’s ultra-popular Number Series features an impressive upgrade to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6nm chipset in an economical price

Always striving to make advancements in the field of technology, realme has innovation in their DNA. With every new release, the tech popularizer strives to bring the latest and greatest developments in tech away from the exclusive sphere of premium products and share them with the average consumer. The same remains true with the upcoming release of the realme 9 series as it aims to bring real power into the palm of your hands without causing your wallet any distress. The first handset in the series, the realme 9i, comes packed with a game-changing Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, a 33W Dart Charge and a stunning 50MP AI Triple Camera for you to dream big with the limits of what you can achieve with just a smartphone whether you’re a gamer or a photographer.

The rise of smartphone gaming can be attributed to the popularity of online multiplayer games such as PUBG or Fortnite but not all devices are equipped to handle the strenuous task of running heavy gaming for extended amounts of play time. Issues such as lag, overheating, and screen resolution can really impact the gameplay experience. The team at realme understood these issues and added the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 6nm processor in its price segment to the realme 9i. In comparison to the previous generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Snapdragon 662), this processor provides a 20% increase in CPU performance, a 17% increase in GPU performance, and a 10% increase in AI performance.

These changes allow for the realme 9i to provide faster loading, less lag, faster launch times, and higher frame rates which significantly improves the gameplay experience. The 6nm processor also consumes less power than its 12nm counterparts, consuming 62% less power and affording 46% better performance. Lower power consumption also prevents your smartphone from heating up too much or too quickly. This combined with the handset’s massive 5000mAh battery allows you to play games on your phone for hours on end without worrying about your phone’s battery life. However, even if you end up exhausting its battery, the realme 9i has got you covered with first in its segment super-fast 33W Dart Charge that will charge your phone from 0-100% in just 70 minutes.

Gaming isn’t the only activity that requires real power from your smartphone. One of the other great benefits to come with the realme 9i is its amazing photography capabilities. The rear camera is a combination of 3 lenses in a triple AI camera: the 50MP Ultra HD main camera, the 2MP Black and White portrait lens, and the 2MP macro lens for close-up photography. The previously mentioned increase in AI performance brought on by the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor really helps increase camera performance in its beauty mode, night mode, and fast photo mode. You’ll never have to worry about filling up your phone with too many photos either as the realme 9i supports up to 128 GB of internal storage with the option to expand storage by up to an astounding 1TB with an external memory slot. So don’t let the fear of storage get in the way of the creative muses.

With all these exciting features, the wait for the realme 9 Series to drop seems almost impossible but luckily the wait is almost over. realme is holding the launch event for the 9 Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 where more details about the trailblazing tech they have to offer will be revealed. While the price of the handset has not been revealed yet, it is safe to assume that it will continue realme’s commitment of economical pricing for advanced features. So, make sure you tune in for the upcoming launch of the realme 9 series for further information!

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to close the digital divide and to reduce the gender gap by empowering women through digital technologies all across Pakistan in Punjab, KPY and Sindh to begin with.

The signing ceremony was attended by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishter, Federal Secretary (IT & T) Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, PTA Chairman Maj Gen® Amir Azeem Bajwa, CEO Jazz Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Ufone Mr. Hatem Bamatraf, CEO Telenor Pakistan Mr. Irfan Wahab Khan, Deputy CEO Huawei Pakistan Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masud and Mr. Wu Han, along with other respective members from signing parties.

Dr. Sania Nishter and PTA appreciated all the operators and Huawei’s efforts to promote gender inclusion and Women Empowerment.

Access to the Internet and improved digital skills can pave the way for women to start new businesses, sell products to new markets, find market-competitive jobs, and access education, health, and financial services while actively participating in public life and improving information exchange. The gender gap in Pakistan’s ICT use has not declined in the last few years, this MoU signing aims to amend that.

Huawei plans to support PTA in initiating projects to reduce digital gender gap via awareness programs and acquiring digital skills by females. In this regard, Huawei plans to launch trainings inviting approximately 500 women in 2022. The company also aims to support PTA in hosting projects, trainings and activities to promote Gender Inclusion in ICTs in collaboration with other organizations. Increased focus will pave the way towards the inclusion of women in ICT academies, CSR projects and providing low-cost tools, phones & gadgets for females to help with easy learning.

PUBG MOBILE and JUJUTSU KAISEN have officially launched their partnership, adding gameplay mechanics, content, challenges, companions and more to the game

Lahore (Nut Desk)  PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, has officially launched its partnership with the world-famous anime series, JUJUTSU KAISEN. The partnership adds Cosplay Sets of the series’ main characters, Cursed Corpse enemies, a Cursed Object Crate hunt, new special emotes and other JUJUTSU KAISEN themed items. From February 15^th through March 15^th, PUBG MOBILE players will have one month of themed content and challenges to look forward to in this exciting collaboration.

JUJUTSU KAISEN has descended on Erangel and Livik! The popular anime series focuses on a high school student named Yuji Itadori, who swallows a cursed finger and taking the curse into his own soul. Jujutsu Sorcerers sentence him to death, but before that happens, he must find and consume the Curse’s remaining fingers. 

In a first-time partnership between PUBG MOBILE and JUJUTSU KAISEN, fans will see the characters and artwork from the world-renowned and much beloved Shōnen series enter the game. Yuji Itadori, along with fellow students Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki and teacher Satoru Gojo will all be available through Cosplay Sets for players to collect and use in battle.

Choose Ranked Theme Mode for either Erangel or Livik, where players can battle on the new special theme mode. In each map, players will find Cursed Object Crates, which contain Sealed Sukuna Fingers. Find and collect all the fingers for rewards and special achievements. Beware! These crates won’t be easy to find–players who struggle can check the clues in the Cycle system to help them locate the crates. 

Cursed Corpses can now also appear in this Theme Mode! The Cursed Corpse Grenade has also been added, which when used will summon a Boss Cursed Corpse. Defeat it to earn supplies that will help players win a Chicken Dinner. Cursed Corpse Grenades can be found throughout the map as they have a small chance of randomly spawning. 

Throughout the collaboration, players will also be able to accumulate Exploration Progress, either through playing the JUJUTSU KAISEN Theme Mode or normal Classic Mode matches–players can earn more Exploration Progress in the JUJUTSU KAISEN Theme Mode. Collecting enough Exploration Progress allows players to earn JUJUTSU KAISEN themed rewards, temporary special emotes, Cosplay Sets and Ornaments for Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Satoru Gojo, custom weapon and car skins and items such as Cursed Corpse Cathy, who is available as a companion. Players who want to keep these items can upgrade them from temporary to permanent during the collaboration period. Earn Exploration Progress and start your adventure with Cathy in PUBG MOBILE now!

The PUBG MOBILE and JUJUTSU KAISEN Theme Mode has launched and is available on Erangel and Livik until March 15^th. 

​​PUBG MOBILEis available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

 

Lahore (Nut Desk)

Ericsson launches Edge Exposure Server to enable new enterprise and consumer services through simple and enriched APIs for edge applications.

5G and edge computing are opening a world of new revenue opportunities across manufacturing, transport, gaming and mission-critical services. Combined they enable new services requiring low latency, high bandwidth and capabilities such as device processing and data offload. Edge computing consists of five technology areas including edge infrastructure, -user plane, -routing, -orchestration and exposure.

Exposure makes network capabilities, such as location and quality of service, and data easily available for the ecosystem to innovate on to improve existing services or create new services. Edge exposure is a function with enriched APIs specifically for edge applications requiring quick API responses and secure communication between application and devices. Since providing new services based on 5G and edge computing often involves several companies in the ecosystem, for example application developers and hyperscale cloud infrastructure providers, there is also a need to support flexible business models catering for the needs of all involved parties.

Ericsson Edge Exposure Server is an addition to the current product Ericsson Cloud Core Exposure Server and provides network exposure capabilities to support simple and developer-friendly APIs to edge application ecosystems. Making it easy for developers is foundational to bring new services to the market quickly and with limited system integration efforts. The APIs will initially include device information and location and quality of services functions. Ericsson Edge Exposure Server also enables CSPs to add value within the ecosystem through functions such as edge application discovery making it easier for devices to connect to the right edge location and common exposure for monetization addressing the need of flexible business models. 

Monica Zethzon, Head of Solution Area Packet Core at Ericsson says: “​With the launch of the Edge Exposure Server, we will further support CSPs to be part in delivering new enterprise and consumer services like drones, AR/VR and gaming while maximizing the quality of experience.”

Exposure capabilities are vital in making CSPs more attractive partners in the edge ecosystem, enabling innovation of services beyond mobile broadband. A typical use case involving edge exposure is connected drones that are used for mission critical tasks where both regulatory requirements and video streaming quality is important.

Caroline Chappell, Research director at Analysys Mason says: “Ericsson’s Exposure Server supports developer-friendly APIs and a path to API harmonization across CSP 4/5G networks. This will enable CSPs to add value within the edge ecosystem to application developers, system integrators, public cloud providers and device OEMs.”