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Smart links up with PH government on war vs organized global syndicate on SMS spamming

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 23, 2021 — PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fully supports the move of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate and stop the proliferation of SMS spam-based scam and fraud.

From October 21 to November 20, Smart has blocked a daily average of 400 to 500 mobile numbers found to be related to SMS spam, and some 40 domains and IP addresses used by online scammers.

These follow the recent sudden spike in SMS spam, where mobile users receive unsolicited but enticing messages from strange numbers, that then lead to an elaborate online phishing scam where the target mobile users end up falling victims to fraud.

"We are one with the NTC, NPC, and DTI in protecting our customers from these unscrupulous individuals. As we work tirelessly to ensure the integrity of our own cybersecurity systems, we encourage our customers to be vigilant and alert so that we can work with the authorities to prevent these scams and eventually stop these cybercriminals," according to PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio.

Mobile users are reminded to not entertain questions or surveys from unknown senders, and to never provide their personal information to strangers. Those who receive suspicious and unsolicited SMS may also report the scammers and their numbers direct to the NTC (https://ntc.gov.ph/complaint). The NTC, after due process, may then order Smart to cut the cybercriminals’ numbers.

Smart has also implemented blocking access to domains and IP addresses evidently found to be related to these fraudulent schemes.

"We protect our customers and block accounts based on mobile numbers associated with fraud. But since mobile numbers may be easily replaced, we also block on the domain and IP address levels, as soon as we have evidence that a specific domain is used as a platform by scammers," according to PLDT and Smart Chief Information and Security Officer Angel T. Redoble.

"In fact we have identified and blocked about 40 domains and IP addresses involved in this scam, which leads us to believe that this is a huge and sophisticated scam by an organized global syndicate. We urge our customers to be very paranoid and to never share sensitive information especially with strangers no matter how enticing the offer may sound," added Redoble.

Nestle Health Science Partners with Healint to Initiate a Fully Virtual Study on Ketogenic Treatment for Migraines


SINGAPORE, Nov. 21, 2021 — Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has initiated a study looking into the effectiveness of a ketogenic nutritional supplement in reducing migraine attacks. The fully virtual study, taking place in Quebec, Canada, is investigating the effectiveness of a ketogenic nutritional supplement developed by Nestlé in reducing the number, intensity, and duration of migraines in people with episodic migraines.

This fully virtual study has been approved for conduct in the Canadian province of Quebec, with scientific and regulatory support from the Food & Nutrition Group within Intertek Assuris and is powered by a dedicated module within the Migraine Buddy app developed by Healint. The Clinical Research Unit at Nestlé Research is managing the trial and the clinical operations activities are being executed by DIEX Recherche. This represents for Nestlé the first randomized clinical trial for central nervous system conditions to be conducted fully remotely, with no visits at the clinical site. 1

The digital platform allows participants in the province of Quebec to be screened, recruited, and tracked in real-time across the five-month study, all from a single, easy-to-use, virtual interface. Moreover, the digital aspect reduces the risk of human errors associated with traditional paper-based records and increases the speed of data capture and cleaning.

"Migraines can be seriously incapacitating for sufferers, affecting every aspect of their lives," said Stephanie Blum, Global Head of Translation Research for Nestlé Health Science. "We have seen promising evidence that by improving brain energy metabolism, for example with the use of ketones, the impact of migraines can be lessened." Nestlé Health Science is using a fully virtual study to improve patient experience, making trial participation more accessible and convenient, paving the way to future end-to-end digital clinical studies in medical nutrition.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need and benefit for clinical trials to go fully virtual; there are multiple cost efficiencies and benefits to a fully remote clinical trial which technology platforms like Migraine Buddy can facilitate," said François Cadiou, CEO of Healint.

"We firmly believe that mobile health has the potential to revolutionize the way clinical studies are delivered" said Cadiou. "We are delighted that this partnership with Nestlé Health Science will allow clinical trials to proceed remotely and promote inclusion by extending the range of participants to beyond those residing near physical trial sites."

Migraine is the sixth most disabling illness in the world, which affects around a billion people worldwide. More than half of all migraine sufferers are never diagnosed, while 15% of those diagnosed with migraine experience more than five attacks per month. Considering that 75% of the migraine population is female and that prevalence peaks between the ages for 18 and 44, the burden of migraine falls most heavily on women of childbearing age. Migraine is characterized by moderate to severe   headache   and   is   often   accompanied by nausea, vomiting and photophobia.2 It has detrimental effects on daily activities, it reduces quality of life and impairs productivity with limited participation in professional, academic, and social settings.

About Nestlé Health Science

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition and a globally managed business unit of Nestlé. We believe in empowering healthier lives through nutrition and are committed to redefining the management of health, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based active lifestyle nutrition, medical nutrition and pharmaceutical solutions. Our extensive research network, both within Nestlé’s R&D centers as well as with external partners, provides the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. www.nestlehealthscience.com.

About DIEX Recherche

DIEX Recherche is a rapidly growing clinical research company with five sites in the province of Quebec. They have more than 50 ongoing studies and more than 40 studies to come in various therapeutic areas, such as memory loss, cardiovascular disease, vaccine, women’s health, dermatology, liver disease and many more. For more information about the company, visit www.diex.ca.

About Healint

Healint Pte Ltd is a leading healthcare technology company that is transforming how patients manage chronic central nervous system (CNS) conditions and how companies conduct clinical trials. Leveraging the latest innovations in software, data science and user experience design, Healint puts healthcare in the hands of patients and empowers them to be active participants in the discovery of new treatments. Healint helps companies to conduct virtual studies, to increase the quality of the data collected by lowering the barriers of entry for qualified patients. The company’s first global program—the Migraine Buddy platform and its apps—has over three million engaged users. Find out more at www.healint.com

About Intertek Assuris

The Food & Nutrition Group within Intertek Assuris is a global leader in delivering expert scientific, toxicological, and regulatory consulting services. Our multi-disciplinary team of scientific and regulatory experts helps companies achieve regulatory approvals for their food and dietary supplement ingredients, as well as their health claims, globally.

Empowering Digital Pakistan: H3C Embarks on Digital Transformation with Partners and Customers

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Nov. 20, 2021 — H3C, a leader in digital solutions, recently rolled out its global virtual event, the H3C Digital Tour 2021, in Pakistan. During the event, Gary Huang, President of International Business and Senior Vice President of H3C, shared his insights on Pakistan’s digital transformation and its social impact with local experts, customers and partners.


Themed "Digital Future · We Together", the event promoted mutual engagement between H3C, its partners and end users in Pakistan to encourage the implementation of smart digital strategies in key industries. H3C believes that by accelerating the digital transformation of traditional enterprises and enabling the industrial intelligent application, we will be together to share the benefits of digitalization and create a better digital future. Launched in several countries including Russia and Malaysia, the aim of H3C Digital Tour 2021 is to share the vision in assisting H3C’s global clients and partners to achieve higher levels of digital transformation.

Through the "Digital Pakistan" Policy launched in 2018, the Pakistani government aims to build an agile and innovative digital service ecosystem that is capable of facilitating core transformations in governance and infrastructure. The Pakistani government has started focusing on investment in ICT fields including big data and information security in recent years, aiming to support the digital transformation of local industries, including healthcare, education, government and others shifting towards digital solutions in response to COVID-19 pandemic, consequently creating a large demand for the support of digital network construction.

Since entering the Pakistani market in 2019, H3C has successfully certified over 70 partners and 60 engineers, helping to upgrade digital infrastructure in government, telecoms, education, banking, and healthcare sectors.

Speaking during the H3C Digital Tour 2021 in Pakistan, Gary Huang informed the audience that the theme of H3C Digital Tour is "Digital Future · We Together", which follows H3C’s global strategy of working together with the partners and customers. The adopted ecosystem by all industries will help H3C to drive the economy to grow manifold. During this journey, H3C is eager to understand the customers’ demand, take industry experts’ advices and share the insights and experiences, in order to refine the idea of how H3C can work together to redefine the future of digital innovations.

Several distinguished guests including customers, partners and industrial experts shared their forward-thinking insights on the new trends of Pakistan’s digitalization and how H3C is fully empowering Digital Pakistan Vision with a win-win ecosystem of cooperation.

Syed Ahmed, Chair (IT) Prime Minister Task Force on IT & Telecom of Pakistan expressed that Government of Pakistan strongly believes in mass adoption of emerging digital technologies and innovative applications to enable cross-sector socio-economic development. This is also where H3C comes in with its unique vision and offers the latest and cutting-edge ICT solutions in a variety of areas. Junaid Arshad, General Manager of Cloud Services from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) also shared his insights on e-education and experience with H3C products.

Frank Zhu, Country Manager for H3C Pakistan, said in his closing remarks that with the firm global strategy, H3C will prove to be a trusted partner and is dedicated to become one of the leading players in the Pakistan ICT industry. He ensured that by leveraging its innovative technologies and global experience, H3C will continue to invest in team’s professionalism, in new opportunities in Pakistan with partners to support customers from various industries in their digital transformation, to contribute towards better Digital Pakistan.

Following Pakistan, H3C Digital Tour 2021 will be launched in Japan this December as the fourth stop of the global tour event. As a leader in digital solutions, H3C will continue to explore new possibilities of integrating digital technology with industry applications, building a core engine for digital transformation together with its partners and customers.

Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Brand, Reyee, Brings Reliable, High-Speed Internet Access

Redefining your network, making it easy to connect, and improving your Wi-Fi for unprecedented speed and connectivity

SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2021 — Reputed ICT infrastructure and service provider, Ruijie, has entered the US market via its sub-brand, Reyee, with the launch of three Wi-Fi 6 routers on Amazonthe Reyee RG-E5 Mesh Router and Reyee RG-E3 Mesh Router for multi-device users, and the Reyee RG-R6 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router that provides high-speed Wi-Fi services for the entire family. Reyee specializes in mesh and wireless Wi-Fi 6 routers that redefine network connectivity by ensuring faster speed, lower latency, and increased network efficiency and bandwidth to accommodate all your devices. 

Reyee RG-E5
Reyee RG-E5

With rich experience in innovative, cutting-edge mesh and wireless technology, Reyee’s mission is to bring easy access to reliable, secure, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity to every room and corner of a customer’s home. Typical connectivity issues that users experience include blind spots in large homes and duplexes, network congestion and weak signals among multiple connected terminals, complex networking operations, and Internet dropping while gaming or streaming. Reyee is geared to address these problems through its newly launched products, all of which come equipped with the Reyee Mesh, the brand’s revolutionary self-developed networking technology with advanced enterprise-grade AP Algorithm, to connect multiple routers for an ideal smart Internet experience.

Seamless Roaming and Easy Wi-Fi Extension 

Reyee Mesh
Reyee Mesh

The Reyee Mesh supports both wired and wireless pairing modes. It is easy to set up and allow you to connect multiple Reyee routers through a one-click mesh key, eliminating the problem of Wi-Fi blind spots in large areas. Mobile phones can automatically switch between connected routers in the same mesh network ensuring uninterrupted connectivity while walking from one area to another. It is also easy to operate; even children and the elderly can configure the Reyee Mesh without any trouble. The flexible combination of the Reyee Mesh, allows a Mix & Match function that can easily set up a whole family network, which  includes different Reyee routers based on individual preferences and interests. This meshed network ensures seamless Internet connectivity and compatibility with all products of the Reyee Router Family.

Reyee RG-E5 Mesh Router, Perfect for Multi-device Users

Reyee RG-E5 lifestyle
Reyee RG-E5 lifestyle

The Reyee RG-E5 Dual-band Mesh Router is great for setting up a lag-free mesh network that can handle the growing number of smart devices in a household unit. It supports Wi-Fi 4 for 2.4 GHz (800Mbps) and Wi-Fi 6 for 5 GHz (2400Mbps), with an advanced 1024-quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology. This ensures wireless connections at a speed 1.5 times faster than Wi-Fi 5 routers. The RG-E5 comes with 8 external high-gain antennas for maximum coverage and 8 independent FEM designed for better signal delivery. The Reyee RG-E5 can still cover signal at the most distant location, whose download throughput was tested 200% better than competing systems (see the Tolly Test Report), thus, users can watch videos, live broadcasts, and play games smoothly without interruption even on a weak signal.

The Reyee RG-E5 Mesh Router won the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product design in 2021. It uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) technology that enables multiple users to share channels at the same time, but provides greater network capacity and efficiency in traffic-dense environments. With OFDMA, you can connect up to 128 devices. Importantly, the Reyee RG-E5’s video delivery was more stable and smoothly than the competing systems. In the Tolly Test Report, it earned a higher score than the competing systems. It’s perfect for operating multi-terminal devices simultaneously. Furthermore, the option for parental control takes the safety and appeal of this router up several notches.

The RG-E5 Mesh Router is now available on Amazon for $149.99, but starting November 20 until November 29, users can save big and get it at a discounted price of $124.99 with the code "REYEEKINJA".

Reyee RG-R6 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router, 3D Signal Coverage with a Unique Triangle Design

Reyee RG-R6
Reyee RG-R6

Also launched on Amazon US is the Reyee RG-R6 AX3200 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router. It is perfect for customers looking for high-quality Wi-Fi service, and specifically addresses connectivity issues such as lagging, signal congestion, buffering, drop-offs, etc. The Reyee RG-R6 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router supports Wi-Fi 4 at 2.4GHz and Wi-Fi 6 at 5GHz. The wireless rate in dual-band mode goes up to 3202 Mbps. With the 1024-Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) technology of Wi-Fi 6, wireless speed is increased by 166% compared to Wi-Fi 5 routers.

It features a unique triangle design to achieve uniform heat dissipation. Innovative four built-in dual-band omnidirectional antennas at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, with antenna system, ensure enhanced signals in both horizontal and vertical directions. Eight independent high-performance signal amplifiers at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz increase signal coverage by 50% compared to signal coverage in the absence of this technology. Notably, the Internet experience at 5 GHz with beamforming and optimized network algorithm is barely affected by other interference, ensuring seamless roaming while walking around different stories or  even across walls. Built-in parental control ensures that you have more flexibility and control over websites and services your child can access.

The Reyee RG-R6 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router for 1 Pack is $149.99 and 2 Packs is $289.99, but starting November 20 until November 29, users can get it at a discounted price of $124.99 for 1 Pack and $240.99 for 2 Packs.

For single users and small household units that do not require blazingly fast speed or multi-device connections, Reyee has launched the Reyee RG-E3 Mesh Router that offers 1800M Gigabit on Amazon US at $94.99. However, starting November 20 until November 29, users can get it at a discounted price of $74.99. Going forward, Reyee plans to launch the Reyee RG-R4 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router in December 2021.

Faster Internet and better connectivity are more in demand now than ever before, especially as an increasing number of smart household devices require more bandwidth. It is essential to meet this rising demand with cutting-edge routers that elevate users’ network experiences enabling them to enjoy easy connectivity and fast Wi-Fi. With the launch of its innovative technology and Wi-Fi 6 routers, Reyee is well on its way to bringing the best possible network connectivity experience to customers in the US, ensuring that every user experiences reliable, secure, and fast connectivity.

About Reyee 

Reyee was founded by a group of ambitious professionals with rich experience in the ICT industry. It was officially launched in 2013 by its parent company, Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd., a reputed ICT infrastructure and solutions provider for numerous leading Internet enterprises, such as Alibaba and ByteDance. Ruijie is recognized for outstanding quality, advanced technology, innovative solutions, and top-notch service. Assimilating Ruijie’s creativity and drive for excellence, Reyee’s offerings are designed around its core value of "Providing Practical, Accurate and Simplified Solutions". With 8 years of experience and deeper insight into the industry, Reyee is now specialized in mesh Wi-Fi, especially Wi-Fi 6 wireless routers for household units, enterprises, and the hospitality industry.

For more information visit www.ireyee.com

About Tolly

The Tolly Group companies have been delivering world-class ICT services for over 30 years. Tolly is a leading global provider of third-party validation services for vendors of ICT products, components and services. Visit Tolly on the Internet at: https://www.tolly.com/

For more Reyee test data, please see the Tolly Test Report:

https://reports.tolly.com/DocDetail.aspx?DocNumber=221149 

Reyee Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/reyee

Reyee RG-E5 Mesh Router Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GFP2FHL

Reyee RG-E3 Mesh Router Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GFLV3LV

Reyee RG-R6 Whole Wi-Fi Solution Router Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GFLLW6K

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Ribbon Significantly Expands Agreement with Westcon-Comstor in Asia Pacific Region


Enables simplified delivery of leading Direct Routing as a Service and SBC as a Service portfolio for multinational and regional enterprises

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2021 — Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has extended its existing distribution agreement with Westcon-Comstor, which currently covers Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), to encompass an additional ten countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The expanded distribution capabilities will enable enterprises with multi-country operations to benefit from single order services across the region, regardless of equipment or cloud service requirements.

"Westcon-Comstor has enjoyed a strong relationship with Ribbon for many years, primarily in North America and Europe, and we look forward to this expansion of our partnership into the Asia Pacific region. Given Ribbon’s leadership in the SBC market, the rapid uptake in cloud delivery of services, and adoption of UCaaS services like Microsoft Teams, the timing is ideal for us to work together more closely in this area and better meet customer demand," said Patrick Aronson, Executive Vice President, APAC, Westcon-Comstor.

Multinational and regional organizations will now have access to a single point of contact for Ribbon equipment and services throughout the region including:

  • Single order for multiple countries
  • "Touchless" importation across multiple countries
  • Tax management in multiple jurisdictions
  • 24/7 parts replacement
  • Expedited multi-country delivery
  • Same day delivery and deployment for cloud-based services.

Ribbon’s global channel team will provide sales and support, and Westcon-Comstor will manage importation, local taxes, and distribution.

"Many of our global and regional clients need a single view of their operations and have been asking us to focus on decreasing complexity for them, regardless of where we are working together," said Manny Christophidis, Ribbon’s Channel Director, APAC. "We believe the significant momentum of our cloud product suites like Ribbon Connect, coupled with Westcon-Comstor’s excellent reputation for service, will make deploying cloud services faster, more cost-effective and more efficient throughout the region."

The countries served by this partnership include Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the PRC, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.

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Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Survey Outlines Key IT and Security Trends Impacting Enterprises

Study provides an assessment of the security considerations and key imperatives for Singapore organizations

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 11, 2021 — In collaboration with the ISACA Singapore Chapter, Frost & Sullivan’s Security Practice has conducted an end-user survey, 2021 ISACA-Frost & Sullivan Survey: The Singapore Cybersecurity Landscape, with 78 ISACA thought leaders. The goal was to seek opinions on the technologies that will have a profound transformative impact on existing industry dynamics, value chains, and business models across multiple vertical markets in the next 2-3 years.

Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Survey Outlines Key IT and Security Trends Impacting Enterprises
Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Survey Outlines Key IT and Security Trends Impacting Enterprises

In addition to providing quantitative insight, the study provides a top-level assessment of three main cybersecurity threats in Singapore: ransomware, data exfiltration and vulnerability of unpatched systems.

For further information on this analysis, please visit: https://frost.ly/6os

"The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has pushed enterprises globally to accelerate their security capabilities, sometimes leading to security gaps. The increasingly sophisticated threat landscape and a complex business environment are also driving businesses to explore solutions to help them strengthen their security posture for better cyber threat/risk," said Kenny Yeo, Associate Director, Head of Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Practice at Frost & Sullivan. "However, utilizing these solutions in isolation will limit their effectiveness. As our organizations change, IT and risk teams also need to adapt and better manage the expanded threat surface by implementing a holistic cybersecurity approach for maximum benefits."

"In its third year running, the ISACA-Frost & Sullivan survey of thought leaders within the ISACA Singapore Chapter membership has provided situational awareness to aid organizations in building threat-informed defenses across people, processes and technology," said Steven Sim, President, ISACA Singapore Chapter. "The results are also reflective of the ISACA Global State of Cybersecurity 2021 results, albeit with Singapore-centric nuances. In a strong public-private partnership, keeping regular tabs on the ground’s pulse helps us guide organizations in developing more agile, risk-optimal security improvement programs and contributing to a collective ecosystem defense."

Key findings include:

  • Cloud adoption continues to accelerate in Singapore, with 63% of respondent organizations adopting cloud more during the pandemic.
  • Twenty-nine percent of enterprises saw a moderate to major increase in supply chain attacks during the pandemic.
  • Sixty-five percent of Singapore enterprises are still at risk, with only 35% of respondents indicating that they had no cybersecurity incidents during the year after regular forensics and assessments were conducted.
  • Top areas of concern in Singapore include data exfiltration (leak of personal data), ransomware attacks and vulnerability of unpatched systems.
  • Top cybersecurity challenges faced in Singapore include resourcing and skills, balancing regulatory requirements and customers’ needs, and lack of budget.
  • Senior management is more concerned with cyber risk issues as the general perception of cybersecurity has improved.

People, processes and technology all need to be addressed in today’s modern enterprise with the support of senior management. These include cybersecurity awareness programs, governance, risk and compliance tools, and cyber drills.

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NUU Unveils its New B-Series Smartphones

Following up on its successful G5 flagship from last year, the smartphone maker pulls back the curtain on an all-new flagship series of smartphones.

DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2021 — This November, NUU will begin a new chapter of providing quality premium smartphones with the launch of the new B-series line up. As company growth accelerates, NUU will further our commitment to the research and design to offer customers a selection of electrifying devices at a simplified price.

The all new B-series of B15 and B10 from NUU.
The all new B-series of B15 and B10 from NUU.

"The B-series represents a key milestone for the direction we plan to take our latest flagships,” said Danny Sit, CEO of NUU, Inc. "It was very important we offered our customers a polished look and feel as well as premium features." The B-series is unlocked and ready to use with your preferred GSM carrier, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and any associated MVNOs using those networks in the US, so customers can be sure to stay connected with those who mean the most to them. (CDMA Networks like Verizon, Sprint, and Boost Mobile are not compatible.)

Pre-Order Now For Exclusive Deals and Bundles

In the spirit of the holidays, NUU is offering limited-time exclusive discounts of $159.99 for the B15 and $129.99 for the B10, plus a 3-month extension on the warranty, from November 8th to the 17th. All devices come with a protective case to cushion against any accidental drops, a tempered glass protector to shield your screen from unwanted cracks and dust. Additionally, NUU’s partnership with payment gateway Klarna® allows nearly anyone to put a B15 or B10 in their hands for 4 smaller, spread-out payments.

Introducing Next Level Power in the B15

The all-new B15 flagship boasts a gaming-class MediaTek Helio G88 processor and fast 90Hz display refresh rate that combine to deliver a fluid gaming performance. With the expansive and high-resolution 6.78" FHD+ display, it’s an experience that’s positively immersive, not only for gaming, but even running all social media apps, streaming the latest shows, or even working.

Not to be outdone, the B15’s quad-camera system brings a big upgrade in performance over last year’s G5, starting with the ultra-resolution 48 megapixel main camera, capturing every last detail in your photos. It’s followed by an ultrawide-angle 5 megapixel sensor, a macro lens for super-close photography, and a bokeh sensors for portrait-styled photos. On the flipside, the 8 megapixel selfie camera boasts advanced functionality in the form of AI auto-calibration, beautification filters, and a professional photography mode.

Given the substantial performance of the B15, it’s all supported by a massive 5000mAh battery with 18W quick charge capabilities, allowing users to take their day head-on without charging concerns. It’s all secured through a sleek, side-mounted fingerprint reader, on a pure, stock version of the modern Android 11, and is available for just $199.99 (after the $159.99 pre-order promotion).

Expand Your View with the B10

Make way for the new B10, powered by MediaTek’s powerhouse Helio P60 octa-core chipset and triple camera imaging system. The B10 excels at making lag a thing of the past, for editing photos, doing work, playing games, or kicking back with the latest episode of a favorite TV show.

When no detail can be spared, take super-high resolution photos with the B10’s exceptional 48 megapixel rear main camera that allows an incredible amount of zooming into photos. For capturing more detail outside of the shot, there’s the powerful 8 megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, boasting a 127° field of view. If detail is needed close-up on a single object, the macro zoom camera and its 2.2mm focal length can handle that with ease.

Soak in a world beyond imagination with the B10’s deluxe high definition punch hole 6.55" display with an 87% screen to body ratio, making it perfect for browsing the web for the next big adventure without worrying about potential gaps in performance. Trimmed with an elegant sleek bezel as well as a deep ocean blue or white metallic finish, users can be sure to make a statement without saying a word.

With all that’s happening in the B10, it relies on a substantial 4,000mAh battery to provide all-day usage, and for securing one’s privacy, there’s the sleek side-mounted fingerprint sensor, conveniently located on the power key. The B10 is now available at just $149.99 (after the $129.99 pre-order promotion).

To learn more about the NUU B10 & B15, please visit: us.nuumobile.com

B10 Specifications

System

Android™ 11 

Camera

Rear: 48MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide Angle) + 2MP (Macro)

Front:  8MP

Processor

MTK Helio P60 Octa-Core 2.0GHz

Display

6.55" HD+ 1600×720

Battery

4,000mAh

Memory

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

External Storage: microSD (up to 512GB)

Network

4G B2/4/5/12/13/25/26/41/66/71

3G 850/1700/1900

GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Connectivity

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)

Bluetooth 5.0

VoLTE & VoWiFi

USB Type-C

USB On-The-Go (OTG)

Dual Sim Dual Standby

3.5mm Headset Jack

Security

Face Unlock

Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor

Dimensions

165.5×76.9 x9.2mm

B15 Specifications

System

Android™ 11 

Camera

Rear: 48MP (Main) + 5MP (Wide Angle) + 2MP (Macro) + 2MP (Bokeh)

Front:  8MP

Processor

MTK Helio G88 Octa-Core 2.0Hz

Display

6.78" FHD+ 2460×1080 + 90Hz refresh rate

Battery

5,000mAh with 18W fast charging

Memory

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 128GB

External Storage: microSD (up to 512GB)

Network

4G B2/4/5/12/13/25/26/41/66

3G 850/1700/1900

GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Connectivity

WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)

Bluetooth 5.0

VoLTE & VoWiFi

USB Type-C

USB On-The-Go (OTG)

Dual Sim Dual Standby

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Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor

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169×76.9 x8.6mm

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About NUU

NUU is an advanced mobility brand founded in 2010, with the goal of democratizing smartphone technology and empowering consumers. Since our inception, we’ve been steadily growing our capabilities in product development and distribution to produce beautiful, reliable, premium-quality products that offer similar functionality to much more expensive brands. We are headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Hong Kong.

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Cyclone Robotics Launches End-To-End Hyperautomation Product Portfolio to Boost Digital Economy in Asia Pacific, Enabling Automation Across All Stages of Digital Transformation

SHANGHAI, Nov. 10, 2021 — Cyclone Robotics, the world’s leading RPA provider and thought leader in the era of hyperautomation, launched its enterprise-level product portfolio with end-to-end automation solutions, and announced its expanded global partnership strategy. Strengthened by its product innovation, rich experience in hyperautomation, and extensive global partnership network, Cyclone Robotics aims to fully empower local businesses’ digital transformations across all stages to accelerate the digital economy’s development in Asia Pacific.

Cyclone Robotics’ solutions cover the whole lifecycle of digital transformation including phases of requirements discovery, design, management and engagement, creating a positive feedback loop that accelerates improvements. Furthermore, it integrates with various technologies such as process mining, analysis, AL/ML, iBPMS, iPAAS and zero-code development on the platform, becoming one of the important components of enterprise-level architecture in the digital era.

Cyclone RPA products and solutions run across every stage of digital transformation
Cyclone RPA products and solutions run across every stage of digital transformation

Earlier this year, the world-leading independent research institution Gartner identified hyperautomation as one of the top strategic technology trends of 2022, and noted that RPA enriched by AI has become the core enabling technology of hyperautomation. As an early driver of this trend, Cyclone Robotics recently launched its innovative AI Skill Platform, which supports multiple forms of AI capabilities from software to hardware as well as the CIRI Digital Assistant that seamlessly connects human, digital robot and enterprise system. It is worth mentioning that it also launched RPA Mobile Designer and Mobile App that allow everyone to operate wireless automation process in an easier way.

"As the industry leader driving the future of hyperautomation, Cyclone Robotics has stayed ahead of the trends and invested heavily in product development to provide end-to-end hyperautomation solutions. With better integration between IT and businesses, and a more flexible selection of products, we not only can empower businesses to improve individual task efficiencies, but also provide departmental and enterprise-level RPA solutions for the next stage of their digital transformations as they continue to advance." said Vincent Gao, founder and CEO of Cyclone Robotics.

According to Dr. Jia, Chief Product Officer of Cyclone Robotics, RPA has evolved over the years from its basic stages to the current RPA+, which requires end-to-end process automation capabilities at the departmental level, and will continue to advance to enterprise-level hyperautomation of the future. Cyclone Robotics’ rich experience and practices indicate that enterprises have diverse demands throughout their digital transformation, from very basic applications to more complex challenges. For example, Cyclone Robotics’ partnership with Sinolink Securities, an Asia-Pacific leading securities and investment management firm, has gone through all three RPA stages during its digital transformation journey since 2019. In the beginning, Cyclone Robotics helped launch RPA pilots in some of its business operations that had more informatisation, lower implementation costs, and more frequent standard needs. After Cyclone Robotics’ RPA products and applications were proven successful, Sinolink then began to broadly deploy RPA across the whole company. By 2021, more than 200 RPA operations have been successfully deployed in over 30 departments, achieving 100% execution accuracy with zero errors, 24/7 automated operations, and saving over 6,000 minutes of manpower every day. Moving forward, Cyclone Robotics is working with Sinolink to establish its hyperautomatic middle office with Cyclone Robotics’ recent innovations, such as the aforementioned AI Skill Platform and CIRI. Sinolink can now look forward to more deeply integrated RPA that adds value to its management, business, and collaborations, enabling it to explore more applications for automation.

Gartner also forecasted that the Covid-19 pandemic would fast-forward digital skills adoption by at least five years, which is currently proven by the accelerated digitalisation in Southeast Asia. Automation technologies such as RPA and AI are expected to help address the growing concerns of skills shortage in this region. For example, Singapore, impacted by both Covid-19 restrictions and the government’s hiring policies for foreign skilled workers, is now in heavy demand for tech talents across multiple sectors, especially when it comes to working and managing new technologies. Additionally, other industries like construction, logistics, and manufacturing in Singapore are also seeing rising needs for automation to help them minimise disruption across all aspects of business in the post pandemic recovery.

ASEAN countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia have all announced their national strategy for digital transformation. Among them, Singapore is considered as "most prepared" for automation according a 2021 Deloitte report. In October 2021, Singapore also announced new phases of the Smart City Initiatives established in 2019 with China (Shenzhen), and highlighted "robotics development" as one of its three key focus areas.

"We are excited to see RPA’s increasing role in helping accelerate digitalisation in this region," said Dr. Jia. "Cyclone Robotics’ newly launched product portfolio is tailored for all types of needs across digital transformation. With a proven track record of success, and with our strong innovation capabilities in AI, MI, and more, we are confident we can propel local companies to become more competitive and prepared for the coming hyperautomation era by fulfilling their all of their business priorities."

Cyclone Robotics has also announced an accelerated global partnership ecosystem to drive business growth, an expanded business chain and scalable partner values. As of now, it already has a large gathering of global partners on the ecosystem, and has tripled its channel partners. Just months after opening its Singapore branch earlier this year, Cyclone Robotics has successfully signed a number of local partnerships with different expertise across countries and regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Taiwan. "We are encouraged to see so many partnerships formed in SEA shortly after opening our office here. Alongside our new service offering, this rapid expansion of our global partnership network will allow us to empower partners through the ecosystem, and provide efficient on-boarding and responsive services, thereby improving our overall service delivery capabilities," said Dr. Jia. "We look forward to welcoming more partners from all regions into our global ecosystem, through which we’ll provide further localised, professional and tailored offerings, from advisory to solutions, for all types of enterprises throughout their digital transformation journey."

About Cyclone Robotics

Cyclone Robotics completed its Series B in 2020, raising nearly $40 million USD. The team grew from 20 employees in 2019 to 400 members currently across 13 subsidiaries and branches around the world, serving over 500 global customers across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. In early 2021, Cyclone Robotics established its Singapore branch, covering Southeast Asia, Japan, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand to empower companies across all industries to realize digital transformation with its full RPA products & services portfolio. To date, Cyclone Robotics is the only RPA provider in China to have been included in the authoritative reports published by both Gartner and Forrester. The firm is committed to maintaining and growing its position as a world-leading RPA provider and thought leader in the era of hyperautomation.

HAI ROBOTICS and Invar tie to expand global presence

The partnership will bring HAI ROBOTICS’ autonomous-case handling robotics (ACR) solution to the global supply chain where Invar is more established.

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 5, 2021HAI ROBOTICS, a global leader in Autonomous Case-handling Robotics (ACR) system for warehouse fulfillment, announced partnership with the UK-based global logistics solutions engineering company Invar System in a bid to expand its global presence by delivering competitive service to the supply chain where Invar is more established in the market place.


The strategic ties with Invar is HAI ROBOTICS’ second in Europe following its alliance with France-based Savoye.

HAI ROBOTICS and Invar will work together to ensure HAI ROBOTICS’ ACR robots will be seamlessly connected with Invar’s in-house developed WMS solution to provide customers with a more efficient, cost-effective intralogistics solution. The joint solutions will be expected to address the dramatically growing demand for order fulfillment in the area where warehouses are facing mounting pressure to upgrade their storage and fulfillment capacity with the online shopping boom.

HAI ROBOTICS launched the first ACR system HAIPICK in 2015 and ever since then, has made considerable commercial success with more than 300 projects operating globally due to its high level of flexibility. HAIPICK ACR robots can pick and place totes or cartons on storage shelves up to 10 meters high and carry up to 8 loads to continuously feed goods-to-person picking stations. One of the company’s new launches at CeMAT Asia 2021, the HAIPICK A3 Fork-lifting ACR allows wider storage scenarios in which goods are not necessarily placed inside a box, such as tires and trays. The robot can provide larger storage possibilities and better rack space utilization.

Kane Luo, Vice President of sales for HAI ROBOTICS, said, "The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfillment volumes, at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency."

Invar has an extensive network of global customers and has been widely recognized for its WMS and automation integration capabilities.

Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration, said, "These are exciting times, robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse. Their flexibility, scalability and low-Capex appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI ROBOTICS has a fantastic range of intelligent ACRs, well suited to the varied demands of fulfillment applications, and so we are delighted to include HAI ROBOTICS’ advanced ACRs in our fast-expanding solutions suit."

The HAIPICK system is seeing a fast-expanding global presence in the warehousing logistics sector, and has been implemented in e-commerce, 3PL, apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries, with over 300 projects alive worldwide. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE and HP.

About HAI ROBOTICS

HAI ROBOTICS, a trailblazer of autonomous case-handling (ACR) system, is committed to providing efficient, intelligent, flexible, and customized warehouse automation solutions through robotics technology and AI algorithms. It aims to create value for each factory and logistics warehouse.

Founded in 2016 with headquarters in Shenzhen, China, HAI ROBOTICS has set up five subsidiaries in Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, the U.S. and the Netherlands, serving customers from over 30 countries and regions. It now has over 1,000 staff, more than 50% of whom are engineers. The company has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control and warehouse management.

About Invar Group

Invar Group, headquartered in Cranfield UK, is focused on delivering complete turnkey warehouse automation solutions using advanced technologies such as industrial robotics, AMR goods-to-person solutions, pick-to-light technology, sortation systems, as well as conventional warehouse automation. The Group comprises: Invar Systems, a developer of warehouse control and management systems; Invar Integration (Greenstone Systems), a front runner in solutions design, hardware integration and project management; and Invar Controls, specialists in the design, implementation and maintenance of PLC software and hardware.

Smart leads Philippine 5G adoption in fast-growing APAC market

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 4, 2021 — As 5G adoption picks up globally, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., is at the forefront of driving 5G adoption in the Philippines.

Between the second and third quarter, data traffic on Smart’s 5G network also posted triple-digit growth, as average monthly data traffic grew by nearly 20x between the 4th quarter of 2020 and the 3rd quarter of 2021. Smart also delivered a three-fold increase in 5G data traffic in the first quarter and second quarter of 2021.

This is bolstered by recent data from YouGov, a London-based international research data and analytics group, which reported countries in the Asia-Pacific region are the world’s largest and quickest growing smartphone markets, and they also lead the way in 5G adoption compared to other parts of the world.

In the Philippines, Smart–the country’s fastest and most reliable 5G network, delivering the most consistent and most available 5G service, according to Ookla–leads the way in 5G adoption and network deployment. 

Smart operates the country’s widest 5G network at more than 4,400 sites nationwide. Most recently, Smart fired up the country’s first commercial 5G Stand-alone (SA) cell sites in business hub Makati City. 5G SA technology paves the way for new industrial applications as it provides super-fast response times and faster access to higher data rates that are critical in advancing Internet of Things solutions for businesses, health care, and smart cities.

To benefit from the best 5G experience in the country, more customers have been making the move to the Smart network without having to change their numbers, as enabled by Mobile Number Portability.

Customers who want to switch to the Smart network must first secure a Unique Subscriber Code from their originating provider to serve as clearance and bring it to the nearest Smart Store along with a valid ID and any proof of mobile ownership. From there, Smart shall begin processing their application without any charges.

To know more about switching to Smart, interested switchers may also visit x.smart/switch or head to the nearest Smart Store. Users may also make the switch via the GigaLife App.