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BEEPLUS Increases the Value of Existing Real Estate While Harnessing the Growth Potential of the Companies It Serves

SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2021 — With the continued evolution of the Internet and with more and more companies focused on innovative technologies, the requirements for an office are shifting from the need for basic functions to a communal workspace that is more humanized, creatively-designed and fully functional. To this end, the asset-light output model of commercial office space has quietly become popular. As one of the first "asset-light" brands in the industry, BEEPLUS, founded in 2015, has gone beyond the conventional expectation for office space in terms of design and operation with its own unique "new office ecology" concept: an "asset-light output model" that repurposes existing real estate, provides corporate services and integrates office and living.

"We are creating a new office scenario, and win-win cooperation model through ‘asset-light output’ – providing an innovative and high-quality office experience for urban white-collar workers while enhancing efficiency and soft power for the enterprise and increasing the value of the property for the owner," said Jia Fan, CEO of BEEPLUS. "We aim to become the Marriott of the flexible workspace industry."

In the past, when an office space needed to be leased, the company’s executives had to choose a location, then decide on the design and supervise the outfitting of the office on their own, all of which took a lot of time and effort and often ended with an unsatisfactory result. In order to address the problematic issue for new and growing companies, BEEPLUS has packaged the entire process to provide companies with quality office solutions.

In early 2019, BEEPLUS created a customized design for Plateno Group’s Shenzhen headquarters office and oversaw its implementation. The office features a well-lit and spacious reception area, a bright and colorful lounge space, innovatively-designed rooms where phone calls can be made in private, ergonomic 9am digital height-adjustable workstations, professional rowing exercise equipment, and sail-themed walls in line with Plateno Group’s philosophy.

In addition to creating the office space, BEEPLUS will also provide a full range of operational support services to Plateno Group over the next five years.

In 2019, the Reith & BEEPLUS business center, an American-style community jointly built by BEEPLUS and the Reith Group, opened in Shenzhen. The project not only eschewed traditional approaches to the design of the workspace, but also became a model for what the workspace of the future would look like.

Despite the highly desirable geographical location in the popular Bao’an District, the immediate neighborhood was lacking in support facilities. In 2019, the Reith Group brought in BEEPLUS to re-architect the property, and signed on for BEEPLUS’ one-stop services including design, construction, operation and investment support.

After renovation of the space and commencement of operations, the project quickly achieved 100% occupancy, with tenants coming from many emerging industries. The project became a typical example of "new office ecology" in enhancing the value of what was originally a depressed property. At the same time, it caused all the surrounding properties to appreciate in value with many medium- and long-term leases having been signed, creating a cluster of local business professionals. The end result has been the arrival and establishment of businesses to support the cluster, stimulating the economic vitality of the area where the property is located. 

BEEPLUS’ concept of packaging a business center brand with an adjacent accommodations facility and then scaling the concept by creating a chain of such facilities, coupled with the development of four core competencies to make it possible to execute on the concept: international design, renovation of depressed properties, support services including build-out and operation of high-end living spaces alongside the workspace, as well as operations and investment, have enabled the company to achieve an occupancy rate of over 95% in its projects in Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Guangzhou.

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NCRi Continues Its Global Growth Run With the Acquisition of Ascentia Services LLC and Companies, Adding New Contact Center Locations in UAE, India, and Bahrain

NCRi expands its CX Contact Centers to 12 locations across the globe.

TORONTO, July 15, 2021 — Canadian-based NCRi, the well-established Customer Experience Management (CXM) services Provider and Global Contact Center Operator, has acquired Ascentia Services, LLC, based in Dubai, UAE, and will be merging its contact center operations in Dubai, UAE; Delhi, India; Pune, India; and Manama, Bahrain, which will now operate under the brand name NCRi Ascentia. With this transaction, NCRi International now operates 12 Customer Experience Contact Centers across the world in the North America, LATAM, MENA, and APAC sectors. 

NCRi CEO and Founder Asif Mirza will stay on as CEO of NCRi Global. Ascentia CEO and founder Nitha Joseph will assume the new role of Global Chief Visionary Officer. 

"Today’s announcement is another remarkable milestone for both companies’ growth journey. Our new expanded footprint will provide more options to our valued clients and help attract new marquee brands seeking domestic, nearshore and/or offshore BPO and contact center solutions. Moreover, the geographic variety offers many pricing options and the security afforded by the natural bolstering of Business Continuity options created via this kind of expansion. We are pleased to welcome Ascentia Services employees and customers into our NCRi family," said Asif Mirza, CEO and Founder of NCRi.

This merger adds many Fortune 500 names to the NCRi client portfolio along with new in-house subject matter expertise in multiple industry verticals. The blend of locations and expertise makes for a formidable new organization well-poised for continued global growth. 

"The cultural alignment and core business values of the two organizations are an excellent fit. Our vision for the future is bright, and we are confident in our ability to deliver unique CX insight and extraordinary service to our clients. This partnership is also expected to result in greater efficiencies and significantly increase our market share," said Nitha Joseph, Global Chief Visionary Officer.

About NCRi:
Founded in 2007, NCRi is a Canadian-based global BPO company with a focus on customer experience. The company operates contact center locations in North America, LATAM, MENA and APAC. The company provides a complete cycle of Customer Experience Management (CXM), multichannel customer experience solutions, including voice, email, chat, and social media. NCRi is a global brand, complimented by long-term relationships with clients around the world, achieving a leadership position within a wide range of industries. NCRi services major international clients across various business sectors, including Banking & Finance, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Utilities and more. 

NCRi Media contact: 
Joe DiNunzio
NCRi 
Tel: 647-251-8020
Email: joe.dinunzio@ncri.com
www.ncri.com 

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Huawei announces Seeds for the Future Program 2.0, planning to invest US$150 million in talent development over the next five years

MANILA, Philippines, July 14, 2021 — Huawei on Thursday announced its Seeds for the Future Program 2.0, through which Huawei plans to invest US$150 million in digital talent development over the next five years. This program is expected to benefit more than 3 million additional people.

Huawei's Chairman Liang Hua speaks at the Tech & Sustainability: Everyone's Included forum
Huawei’s Chairman Liang Hua speaks at the Tech & Sustainability: Everyone’s Included forum

Huawei held a "Tech & Sustainability: Everyone’s Included" forum, co-hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Representatives from Huawei, IUCN, the World Economic Forum, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), and Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) participated to discuss the role of technology in driving sustainability and building a more inclusive, eco-friendly world.

Promoting equal access to education and talent development

According to a 2020 report by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), about 2.2 billion people aged 25 years or younger still lack internet connections at home.

"Digital skills and literacy are not just the foundation for the digital economy; they are also a basic human right defined by the United Nations," said Huawei’s Chairman Liang Hua at the forum. "Today we are announcing Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program 2.0. As part of our commitment to continuously developing talent, we will invest US$150 million in this program over the next five years and help college students and young people improve their digital skills. This program is expected to benefit more than 3 million additional people."

Huawei is committed to helping develop digital talent in the countries where it operates. In 2008, Huawei began to roll out talent development programs, through scholarships, technology competitions, and digital skills training, and has invested more than US$150 million in these programs. Huawei has since benefited more than 1.54 million people from over 150 countries.

As an echo for the forum, Huawei Asia Pacific held the APAC Media Virtual Roundtable with laser focus on addressing digital inclusion and sustainable development of this region. Jay Chen, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific, announced Huawei’s plan to cultivate more than 400,000 ICT talent in the next five years through multiple programs including Seeds for the Future in the region.

"In the digital economy, digital talent is playing an increasingly important role in driving digital transformation and economic growth. The access to education is vital for creating opportunities that support sustainable and fair development. Due to the pandemic, we are moving the program online and opening it up to more outstanding students than ever before," said Jay Chen.

Addressing environmental challenges and enabling green development

Climate change and environmental issues are becoming global challenges. Though carbon emissions declined over the past year due to the economic slowdown and worldwide lockdowns, emissions are rapidly rebounding as economies reopen. Shifting to a circular economy and achieving sustainable development is now a common goal for all countries.

"Green and sustainable development has become a top priority for global economies," said Liang. "Huawei has been leveraging its extensive experience in power electronics and energy storage as well as technical expertise in 5G, cloud, and AI, to develop its digital power business and provide digital power solutions for different industries. As of December 2020, Huawei’s digital power products and solutions have generated 325 billion kWh of electricity from renewable sources, and saved a total of 10 billion kWh of electricity. These efforts have resulted in a reduction of 160 million tons in CO2 emissions."

In Singapore, for example, Huawei FusionSolar Solution has supported Sunseap Group, a solar energy solutions provider, to build the world’s largest offshore floating Photovoltaic (PV) farms. With 13,312 solar panels, 40 inverters, and more than 30,000 floats, this five-hectare sea-based solar plant is estimated to produce up to 6,022,500 kWh of energy per year, supplying enough power for 1250 four-room public housing flats on the island and offsetting an estimated 4258 tons of carbon dioxide, according to Bruce Li, Managing Director of the Huawei Asia-Pacific Enterprise Digital Power Business.

"We feel that over the last decade, ASEAN is shifting from a very defensive, negative footprint or standing to a much more forward leaning. I’m glad to hear that Huawei would be one of companies also doing their part, if not more, through their supply chain," said Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of SIIA at the forum, "By working together, countries can mutually support one another to meet their sustainability commitments. There are many areas where digital technology can support this, such as in enabling a transparent and verifiable carbon market. Singapore’s public and private sectors have expressed interest in working with its neighbors on climate action."

Ribbon Launches Ribbon Connect in Australia and New Zealand for Microsoft Teams Voice Calling


Enables partners and customers to accelerate deployments of Microsoft calling services in Teams & offers richer options to migrate PBXs

SYDNEY, July 13, 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 the availability of its Ribbon Connect for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing solution in Australia and New Zealand. Ribbon Connect enables service providers, value-added resellers and systems integrators to use Direct Routing to quickly and seamlessly add voice-calling capabilities into Microsoft Teams, one of the fastest-growing Unified Communications (UC) platforms in the world, with more than 145 million users.

"We are actively seeking to expand our partner network in the key ANZ market for Ribbon Connect," said Robert Inshaw, Senior Vice President, Australia and New Zealand, Ribbon. "We believe there is a significant upside opportunity for resellers by working closely with organisations which initially deployed Microsoft Teams for video conferencing, often as a response to COVID, and are now ready to extend Teams’ value by connecting users to the PSTN. Native Teams calling makes employees more accessible to customers and partners, no matter where they work. Ribbon Connect is sold as a per user, per month service with no minimum commitments and no hardware/software to deploy and manage. It reduces the friction to sell, deploy and support Teams calling, making it an attractive option for the partner ecosystem."

Ribbon Connect for Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based service that securely connects new or existing phone lines to Microsoft Teams. The solution includes rich integration options that allow it to work in concert with an existing PBX/phone systems and contact centres. This enables organizations to operate some elements of a legacy system in parallel with Teams, allowing them to best manage existing investments or business processes until they are migrated. The service runs in the Microsoft Azure cloud and includes a fully automated deployment process that reduces multiple days of planning, configuration and deployment into a single button click as well as an industry-leading set of security features.

Ribbon Connect is delivered on a per-user consumption basis, enabling a range of organisations, including contact centres, to scale up or down to match usage levels, including for seasonal workforce or  business fluctuations in industries where demand and external factors impact workforce levels, such as tourism, the public sector and financial services.

Ribbon Connect Benefits:

  • Simple Partner-focused Business Model: Increases Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) while removing migration barriers
  • Easy to Buy: Customers can buy Ribbon Connect on a per-user subscription basis
  • Convenience: Helps customers avoid number porting or downtime
  • Expands Customer Base: Easily attract new customers and retain existing ones who are looking for Microsoft Teams calling capabilities
  • Minimal Support: The solution can be deployed in minutes with no hardware or software to manage

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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AI Natural Language Processing Company “Brain Ventures” Selected as a Data Voucher Processing Company by the Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency.

SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 10, 2021 — Brain Ventures (CEO Won-hoe Kim), a resident company of ICT-Culture Convergence Center operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, announced on the 5th that it was selected as a data voucher processing company by the Korea Data Agency for 2021.

The selection as the data voucher processing company is a feat accomplished by Brain Ventures, an AI-based natural language processing company, after 9 months of its establishment. It was evaluated highly for tangible research achievements such as the publication of research papers on AI natural language processing and the application of 5 patents and trademarks in a short period of time.

The data voucher business is a state-funded project to create new business model by processing various data (text, image, video, etc.) owned by demanding companies. Based on its own technology, Brain Ventures is developing AI chatbot engine, AI image processing module, generating AI sports data, and developing a business model through video processing, with demanding companies. Brain Ventures is also advancing into the field of processing legal data and intellectual property data based on data de-identification, weight reduction, and visualization technologies.

Meanwhile, Brain Ventures has developed an AI video content automatic translator and short answer scorer. It is currently co-developing sentence meaning extraction technology with Russia’s Ashmanov Neural Networks with the support of Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency."Brain Ventures is always open to companies hoping to create new business models through data processing," said CEO Won-hoe Kim. "We will strive to realize the day when artificial intelligence freely understands, evaluates, and communicates with human languages."

NetDragon Reaches Strategic Cooperation with Autodesk (China) To Explore New Path of Digital Education


HONG KONG, July 9, 2021 — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon" or the "Company"; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Autodesk Software (China) Limited ("Autodesk (China)") in the Digital Education Town in Changle, Fuzhou. Both parties intend to establish a long-term communication mechanism through utilizing their core technology advantages, and work together to promote the application of digital technology in education. Both parties also plan to jointly participate in the UNESCO’s charity activities in digital education and continuously deepen cooperation in education philanthropy. Meanwhile, NetDragon and Autodesk (China) have agreed to build a digital education ecosystem together. Having joined the "Autodesk ECOX Project", NetDragon will cooperate with Autodesk (China) to inject new vitality into the development of digital education ecosystem through technology exchanges, venue cooperation, business activities and market promotion. Mr. Liu Dejian, Chairman of NetDragon and Mr. Richard Li, Chairman of Autodesk (China) have both attended the signing ceremony.

During the signing ceremony, both sides agreed to build a long-term communication mechanism, constantly enrich and refine the communication channels, and promote in-depth development of the strategic partnership. The two parties intend to make digital education promotion the core of business cooperation, including 2D and 3D technology communications, sharing of digital content creation experience etc.

The advanced 2D and 3D technologies of Autodesk (China) will further enhance and expand the design capabilities and creative inspiration of NetDragon’s designers, enabling them to design products which will fit teaching needs better. Meanwhile, NetDragon will also utilize Autodesk (China)’s technologies, products and services to improve the efficiency of 2D and 3D technologies in the digital education industry. Leveraging on years of experiences in digital education content creation and management, the Company has promoted the efficient development of digital education content production and will further improve the digital education ecosystem.

In addition to technology cooperation, NetDragon and Autodesk (China) have also reached a preliminary consensus on expanding cooperation in education philanthropy. Both parties plan to participate in UNESCO’s digital education charity works to continually improve the education development in remote areas and promote educational equity.

Besides, NetDragon has joined the "Autodesk ECOX Project", in which the Company, like other members, will have the opportunity to obtain various accelerated support from Autodesk (China), including technical support, market promotion, industry knowledge etc.

NetDragon was invited to attend the Autodesk University meeting in November 2020. During the event, taking the virtual scene designs of graduation exhibition and graduation ceremony developed with the Central Academy of Fine Arts ("CFAF") as an example, the Company shared the practices and insights about how design and creative ideas could be applied in education, exhibition and other industries.

In the future, leveraging on the venue cooperation in the Digital Education Town, technology seminars, and IP linkage market promotion, both sides will jointly carry out the construction of digital education ecosystem through the "Autodesk ECOX Project".

Netdragon has focused on applying new technologies such as AI, VR, AR, and big data to various education segments for years and is committed to upgrading traditional pedagogy and creating lifelong learning communities. By integrating its edges in technology, platforms and resources, Netdragon has launched a series of innovative products and solutions such as 101 Education PPT, 101VR Immersive Classroom, AI education robot, Intelligent Space Solution, NCET virtual experiment and One-stop Learning. Meanwhile, leveraging on the digital education resource production base in the Digital Education Town, the Company has promoted digital education around the world. Currently, NetDragon’s education business has covered more than 190 countries and regions worldwide, with more than 2 million classrooms and over 100 million users.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the parent company of Autodesk (China), is dedicated to providing 2D and 3D design software, engineering software and digital content to help users unleash their unlimited creative potential. It has launched various products that are able to provide superior digital design and engineering software services for a wide range of applications in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and film animation industries. For example, the company has launched the famous computer-aided design software AutoCAD, 3D animation rendering and production software 3D Max, 3D modeling and animation software Maya, etc.

NetDragon and Autodesk (China) have reached a strategic cooperation in promoting the development of digital education ecosystem and participating in education philanthropy. The cooperation is not only a strong alliance with complementary advantages in the areas of technology and resources, but also a brand new attempt by the two parties to explore a new path to jointly build a digital education ecosystem. Both parties will maximize the synergies through cooperation to provide new growth drivers in the digital education ecosystem.

About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internet communities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users, including previous establishments of China’s first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China’s most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.

Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Heroes Evolved and Conquer Online. In recent years, NetDragon has also started to scale its online education business on the back of management’s vision to create the largest global online learning community, and to bring the "classroom of the future" to every school around the world. For more information, please visit www.netdragon.com

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Ms. Maggie Zhou
Senior Director of Investor Relations
Tel.: +852 2850 7266 / +86 591 8390 2825
Email: maggiezhou@nd.com.cn 
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Allseated exVo to Power Kennedy Center’s Honors Gala Hub

Kennedy Center to Embrace Virtual Hybrid Event Platform, Allseated exVo to bring Virtual Reality to their Honor’s Gala

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2021 — Allseated exVo, the leading 3D virtual hybrid event platform that brings the best of both worlds, virtual events and real-life events, announces a collaboration with the Kennedy Center for its largest annual fundraiser, the Kennedy Center Honors. 

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This collaboration allows the attendees of the Virtual Kennedy Center Honors Hub to network with real-time one click video calls; as well as mimic the look and feel of a real life event in the Kennedy Center’s iconic Grand Foyer and Opera House lobbies.

The Allseated platform offers event organizers a real-life looking experience from stages, seating for attendees, booths, sponsorships, and a well-designed conference hall much like they are used to in offline events.  To tailor the platform’s functionality for the Honors,Allseated, in collaboration with production company CharityBids and the Kennedy Center developed a virtual re-creation of portions of the famed Center and filled these spaces with exclusive performances from renowned entertainers. As part of the Center’s online gala Hub, this virtual experience allows contributors to the virtual gala to tour the building, watch tributes, and interact with others. "The creative team has exceeded our expectations," says Kennedy Center Assistant Manager John Guastello. "The virtual component of the Honors Hub provides a unique experience that goes beyond the CBS broadcast and expands the opportunities of our audience to interact with and appreciate the brilliant artists we are honoring with this event."

According to CharityBids CEO Israel Schachter, "Our goal was to simply take all the amazing things these two institutions have to offer and stretch their respective limits to create an experience that represents the future of performing arts exhibition and education." 

Sandy Hammer, Co-Founder and CMO of Allseated explained, "We are honored to be participating in such a prestigious event. It is for events like this that we designed exVo. The virtual reality experience in the Hub is immersive and realistic  – it is an incredible piece of work!"

About Allseated
Allseated transformed the event industry to an all-digital platform where all parties come together to collaboratively delight clients and grow businesses. 

In 2021, exVo was launched specifically to answer all the challenges that result in virtual conference fatigue. All attendees, regardless of tech know-how, will be able to navigate through the experience. 

About the Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is America’s living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, attracting millions of visitors each year to more than 2,000 performances, events, and exhibits. With its artistic affiliates, the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera, the Center is one of the nation’s busiest performing arts centers dedicated to providing world-class art, powerful education, and outstanding memorial experiences to the broadest possible constituency. Across all its offerings, the Kennedy Center is committed to increasing accessible, inclusive opportunities for all people to participate in, and learn through the arts, including more than 400 free performances each year and a variety of Specially Priced Ticket programs for students, seniors, persons with disabilities, and others. On September 7, 2019, the Kennedy Center inaugurated the REACH, its first-ever major expansion. Designed by Steven Holl Associates, the REACH provides visitors with new opportunities to interact and engage with the Center as the nation’s premier nexus of arts, learning, and culture.

To learn more about the Kennedy Center, please visit www.kennedy-center.org.

About Charitybids
From procuring and booking talent to writing and producing high-quality shows and events, CharityBids creates unique opportunities to help charities grow and thrive. 

Their success is attributed to their reputation as industry experts, extensive network, and client-focused approach. CharityBids has become the go-to team for virtual event production and unique, once-in-a-lifetime consignment packages. 

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GSMA Celebrates The Return Of MWC Barcelona


Getting back to business and back together to discuss Connected Impact at the historic hybrid event

BARCELONA, Spain, July 6, 2021 — The GSMA is celebrating the safe and successful return of MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile ecosystem event. It is humbling that in the most challenging circumstances, people came together for MWC21. Convening this year was possible because of a commitment to innovation and the direct support of the mobile ecosystem, customers, partners, and the community – and the GSMA are very grateful. Without question, this support underlines that mobile technology must continue to play a vital role in the global recovery and that the event created momentum for MWC22.

Entrance to MWC21 in Barcelona
Entrance to MWC21 in Barcelona

MWC21 was different from past editions. The first physical-virtual event of its kind saw executives, exhibitors and, sponsors taking in keynotes, networking, visiting exhibits and, deal-making over four days.

"I am proud of the team for delivering a high-quality event in an extraordinarily complex environment. The pandemic has indelibly changed how we gather. We had to develop new health and safety protocols and a hybrid platform but, we did it! It was only possible because of a community of support for which I am very grateful," said Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA. "I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be back and, I’m encouraged that thousands more joined us virtually. MWC21 created momentum and is helping us reimagine what events look like. Bring on MWC22."

The health and safety plan, Committed Community, was critical in bringing people together safely and, its elements were seen and felt everywhere. Approved by the Catalan Health Authorities, the plan was developed for the event and delivered in partnership with Quironprovencion. They administered thousands of tests and expertly cared for all involved. Attendees have been complimentary of the plan, and the GSMA is grateful for the cooperation of all who attended. We all played a role in creating a safe environment allowing us to be together for the first time in 15 months.

Our thanks 

Planning this year was beyond complicated; MWC21 became a reality because of the strength and commitment of our staff and partners. A special thanks to the GSMA team, Barcelona City Council, Generalitat de Catalunya, the Ministry of Economy and Digital Transformation, Fira de Barcelona, Tourism de Barcelona (the Host City Parties), the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and people of Catalonia and Spain. Your support this year meant that we delivered MWC21 with excellence, a testament to the trust and collaboration this community has developed over years of working together. 

"We have a new appreciation for the value of human connection and, for me, being together again at MWC21 in Barcelona has been inspiring," said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. "Last February, we were faced with a fast-moving coronavirus and were the first organisation to cancel a large international event over health and safety concerns. Last week we reignited business by bringing together the mobile and adjacent vertical ecosystems at MWC21 in a safe and healthy environment. The dynamism of global circumstances meant that we had to evaluate and re-invent operational processes in partnership with our teams to make MWC a reality. I’m proud of the team and profoundly grateful for everyone who played a role in bringing the industry back together again." 

A special thanks to our MWC21 partners and sponsors. Your support helped make this possible. 

  • ACI
  • Applus+ Certification
  • C114
  • Citi
  • CNBC
  • Damm
  • Euronews
  • Facebook Connectivity
  • Financial Times
  • Generalitat de Catalunya
  • Mobile World Capital
  • Mobile World Live
  • Moelis and Company
  • Nvidia
  • Sabadell BStartup
  • SEAT
  • STC
  • Time
  • The Wall Street Journal

The numbers

  • Over 20,000 people attended in-person
  • Around 100,000 unique virtual and daily viewers on MWC21 and partner platforms
  • Representation from around 165 countries and territories, 117 of those in-person
  • Over 1000 exhibitors, sponsors and partners
  • Millions could tune into MWC21 content through global syndication via 1000+ national and international broadcasters
  • Over 50% of attendees were Directors
  • 1,500 CEOs and C-Suite executives among attendees, confirming once again that MWC brings together decision-makers

Special event highlights

Focus on the local entrepreneurial startup community was front and centre with the 4YFN (Four Years from Now) programme in the heart of MWC21. There was a genuine buzz, and 4YFN was a must-see space at the event. Returning MWC attendees were delighted to see and experience how Barcelona nurtures and encourages the startup ecosystem. 

The GSMA Ministerial Programme was the centre of policy debate. More than 650 senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and government officials collaborated and exchanged views on digital inclusion, network resilience and maximising the potential of 5G. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, it has been more critical to convene the world’s political, regulatory and telecom leaders to discuss how digital connectivity is acting in the service of people whilst driving a robust recovery for the digital future.

MWC22

Scheduled for 28 February – 3 March 2022, the organisation will now begin planning for MWC22. The dates for 2022 are a return to the traditional place on the calendar and will be in Barcelona. 

Key partners have already shown their support for MWC22 by confirming their plans to attend and exhibit including;

  • AMDOCS
  • Dell Technologies
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • Ericsson
  • Intel Corporation
  • Lenovo Technology
  • LG Uplus
  • NEC Corporation
  • Netcracker Technology
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks
  • Ooredoo
  • Orange
  • Qualcomm Technologies
  • Samsung Electronics
  • SAP
  • Saudi Telecom Company
  • SK Telecom
  • TCT Mobile
  • Telefonica
  • Verizon
  • VMWare
  • Xiaomi
  • ZTE Corporation

Find out more about MWC Barcelona: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/ 

About GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in BarcelonaAfricaLos Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the M360 Series of regional conferences.  For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.

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CPC centenary: Drawing strength from a glorious history

BEIJING, July 2, 2021 — A news report by China.org.cn on the CPC centenary:

 

On July 1, a grand gathering was held in Beijing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Over the past century, the CPC has grown from just a few dozen members to the largest political party in the world, profoundly transforming China and influencing the world.

Back in 1916, Li Dazhao, who had just returned from Waseda University in Japan, felt lost at a crossroads.

At that time, the Chinese people had suffered for more than half a century due to the decadence of Qing Dynasty’s imperial rule and foreign aggression. From the Hundred Days of Reform in 1898 to the 1911 Revolution, countless experiments failed to bring China the national independence and modernization it desired. In 1917, the October Revolution was launched in Russia, offering hope to Li Dazhao and other revolutionaries.

With preparations in place, the CPC was founded in July 1921. The new proletarian party then led the Chinese people to establish the People’s Republic of China 28 years later, completely ending the Chinese nation’s "century of humiliation."

Fast forward to the summer of 1977.

Hu Fuming, a teacher at Nanjing University, brought some classic works of Marxism and Leninism with him when he accompanied his sick wife in the hospital. There, he finished writing the outline of an article titled "Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth," which was published in May 1978. With the support of Chinese Communist leader Deng Xiaoping, the editorial gave rise to heated discussions on the standards for judging truth.

After then, the CPC re-established the guiding principles of "emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts," and made the decision to pursue reform and opening up, thus helping China embark on a journey of rapid development and deep integration with the world.

By the end of 2020, China, home to one-fifth of the world’s population, completely eliminated extreme poverty thanks to targeted poverty alleviation strategies, making a significant contribution to global poverty reduction. The dedication of countless Party members and officials in the fight against poverty has shown that the CPC has always been committed to its original aspiration of serving the people over the past century.

Under the CPC’s leadership, China has created one miracle after another, from being bullied to becoming the world’s second largest economy, growing from scratch to become a smart manufacturing powerhouse, from having little say on the international stage to being an important promoter of world peace and development. Going forward, it is believed that the CPC will continue to remain true to its original aspiration, keep the mission well in mind, and lead the people of all ethnic groups across the country on a new journey to achieve the dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

China Mosaic
http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm
CPC centenary: Drawing strength from a glorious history
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2021-07/02/content_77602012.htm

GTI Online Summit 2021 — “5G Reshape Industries”

BARCELONA, Spain, July 2, 2021 — The GTI Online Summit 2021, with the theme of "5G Reshape Industries", was held on 30th June during MWC Barcelona 2021. High-level speakers from international organizations, operators and vertical industry partners shared their insights into the current status, cooperative practices and challenges of global 5G toB commercialization, and accelerated 5G integration with all walks of life to create new business opportunities and new digital value.

Mr. Craig Ehrlich, Chairman of GTI, delivered the welcome note. He said, "We are seeing rising awareness about the significance of digital transformation and a key role that 5G will play in accelerating this process to support economic recovery and sustainable development on a global scale. GTI has been cooperating with over 300 partners and made notable achievements in defining requirements, lowering application barriers as well as expanding the application scale."

Mr. Zhao Houlin, Secretary General of ITU, stated, "I highlighted my 4Is strategy: Infrastructure, Investments, Innovations, and Inclusiveness. I call on all of you to increase investment in ICT infrastructure, and ICT innovations, to bring ICT to all people in our planet, leave no one behind."

Mr. Gao Tongqing, Executive Vice President of China Mobile, remarked, "This June marks the second anniversary of China’s 5G commercial license issuance. The rapid development of 5G industry is attributable to the joint promotion and efforts of global industry partners. While industry innovations brought by any new technology will not be accomplished at one stroke, the journey of integrating 5G into all industries is not always so smooth either."

Mr. Alex Sinclair, CTO of GSMA, pointed out, "The dawn of the 5G era has also seen a marked change in the way that we collaborate and whom we collaborate with. Suffice it to say 5G networks are here, the interest of demand from the verticals is clearly here as well."

Dr. Soo-Jung Shin, SEVP & Head of Enterprise Group of KT, commented in his keynote speech, "There are difficulties that need to be overcome for full scale activation of 5G B2B, such as clear customer value is not provided, the slow development of devices and application services, many companies perceive 5G as a simple network rather than a platform."

Mr. Liu Jian, General Manager of Enterprise Division of China Mobile, emphasized that the application of 5G in industries has accelerated the in-depth integration of OT, IT, and CT. It not only reshaped the industry structure, but also provided new opportunities for operators’ transformation and upgrading.

Mrs. Chen Lan, President & CEO of DOCOMO Beijing Labs, noted, "We are further exploring possibilities in 5G to realize the digitalization of industries, new customer-relation and work-style reform, and investigating 6G and IOWN technologies for the further realization of a wellbeing society."

Dr. Andreas Mueller, General Chair of 5G-ACIA, commented that the biggest benefit maybe that 5G may bring is that it has the potential to become a one size fits all solution, at least for wireless connectivity in a factory. 5G is the only solution we currently see that is capable enough to support really a wide variety of different use cases, sometimes very diverse requirements at the same time.

Mr. Maxime Flament, CTO of 5GAA, noted in his keynote speech, "To make advanced safety and automated driving a reality, we need to go one step further, and the next step is 5G. 5G-V2X will make the road safer and greener for all."

Other industry players and vertical partners also spoke out at the summit about the industry progress and provided many cooperation practices and use cases.

Mr. Liu Yingshang, Deputy Chief Engineer of China Southern Power Grid, emphasized that cutting-edge 5G technology will provide strong support to a new electric power system mainly driven by new energy so as to reach peak emissions and achieve carbon neutrality.

Mr. Dai Qinghua, SVP of SANY Group, pointed out, "5G technologies, cloud computing and industrial technologies are indispensable for the development of the digital economy."

Mr. Jonas Larsson, VP and Head of Business Area Connected Products of AFRY, mentioned that the most interesting aspects of the true smart factory set up is not how digitalized and how Smart it is in absolute terms day one, but to what level it is enabling learning and development in the future iterations. Then true 5G connectivity is an important platform and enabler.

To watch video playback of this summit, please visit https://www.c114.com.cn/live/t91.html.

About GTI

GTI is an international platform of industry cooperation. It was kicked off in 2011 by China Mobile, SoftBank, Vodafone and a few of other operators. After ten years of joint efforts, GTI has developed 140 operators and 248 venders. In 2016, GTI 2.0 was officially launched in 2016, aiming to further promote 4G evolution, promote 5G development and cross-industry innovation.

To learn more about GTI, please visit www.gtigroup.org.