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Health and social care to gain the most from 5G productivity and efficiency gains, which will add US$1.3trillion to global GDP by 2030

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New analysis of 5G – the next generation of mobile connectivity – estimates the impact of new and existing applications.

Over half the global economic impact (US$530bn) will be driven by the transformation of health and social care within the next ten years; a quarter by smart utilities driving savings in energy, water and waste management.

Large manufacturing-based economies are likely to gain the most, including the United States (USA), China and Japan, but gains are projected globally as 5G integrates as a critical part of societal infrastructure.

Transparency is critical to building trust with consumers and regulators 5G’s application.

LONDON, Feb. 8, 2021 — Productivity and efficiency gains enabled by 5G’s application will drive business, skills and service change worth US$1.3 trillion to global GDP by 2030.

In Powering Your Tomorrow, PwC quantifies for the first time, the economic impact of new and existing uses of 5G in utilities, health and social care, consumer, media, and financial services across eight economies with advanced rollout: Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, USA and the United Kingdom (UK).

More than a faster version of mobile connectivity on 4G, 5G’s speed, reliability, reduced energy usage and massive connectivity will be transformative for businesses and wider society, enabling ubiquitous access to super fast broadband. Used in combination with investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), 5G can be used as a platform to enable business and society to realise the full benefits of emerging technology advances.

Economic gains are projected across all economies assessed in the study, as 5G offers the potential to rethink business models, skills, products and services, with the gains accelerating beginning in 2025 as 5G-enabled applications become more widespread

Based on the study, the USA (US$484bn), China (US$220bn) and Japan (US$76bn) will experience the largest uplift as a result of 5G technology applications, due to the size of their economies and strong modern industrial production sectors.

At a regional level Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) is expected to benefit the most from manufacturing applications of 5G, due to the size of the manufacturing sectors. It demonstrates the potential for regional competitive advantage through approaches to the adoption and regulation of the technology.

Wilson Chow, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader, PwC China, comments:
"These numbers quantify impact, but perhaps more important, our study reflects the value of 5G – new levels of connectivity and collaboration mean companies will be able to see, do and achieve more. It will open up new opportunities for growth and change as organisations rethink and reconfigure the way they operate in the post-pandemic world.

"With the pandemic accelerating digitalisation across all sectors, 5G will act as a further catalyst. It will emerge in this decade as a fundamental piece of our societal infrastructure and as a platform for driving the competitiveness of national economies, new business models, skills and industries."

Achieving better, faster outcomes in health and social care

Over half the global economic impact (US$530bn) will be driven by the transformation of health and social care experience for patients, providers and medical staff within the next ten years.

While the acceleration of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic provided a glimpse of the future of healthcare, remote care is just one area in which 5G can enable both better health outcomes and cost savings.

5G’s applications include remote monitoring and consultations, real time in-hospital data sharing, improved doctor-patient communications and automation in hospitals to reduce health care costs.

Regional & Sector impacts

At a sector level, impacts vary for individual economies. The USA and Australia are projected to gain the most from financial services applications: India from smart utilities; China and Germany in manufacturing.  Other industries analysed in the study show the significant potential of new and existing applications over the next decade, driving changes in skills, jobs, consumer products and regulation:

  • SMART utilities management applications will support environmental targets to reduce carbon and waste through enabling combined smart meters and grids to deliver energy savings, and improving waste and water management through tracking of waste and water leakage (US$330bn).
  • Consumer and media applications include: over the top (OTT) gaming, real time advertising and customer services (US$254bn)
  • Manufacturing and heavy industry applications include: monitoring and reducing defects, increased autonomous vehicle use (US$134bn)
  • Financial services applications including reducing fraud and improving customer experiences (US$86bn)

Wilson Chow comments:
"5G is more than mobile connectivity. It puts a new lens on advancing productivity and rethinking entire business models for the future. Given the scale of potential and its impacts, every organisation will need a plan for 5G’s implementation within five years across technology and business strategies to maximise opportunities and prepare for how they integrate their technology and business strategies, and engage with customers, supply chain and regulators."

Policy & Trust
The study highlights that the reach of 5G’s technology potential will require businesses and government to consider new approaches to regulatory and consumer engagement – focusing on how the technology is used.

Wilson Chow comments:
"With any technology, policy engagement, transparency and public trust are critical factors. Whether it’s considering the use of self driving vehicles or telemedicine, how data is managed, infrastructure deployed, or how different sectors collaborate, business and government need to shit from focusing on regulating a technology, to promoting transparency in 5G’s application, building and sustaining public trust in its use and potential."

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About the report

PwC drew on expert insight and using economic modeling, to examine the impact of 5G’s use across five industries. The projections in this study represent the net economic impact of 5G technology, taking into account displacement effects such as some economic activities becoming obsolete and focusing on economic value added across value chains and throughout the economy, rather than only the revenues of 5G telecoms businesses. Further details on the methodology can be found here.

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vivo Envisions User-Oriented Innovation in 2021

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vivo continues to maintain growth momentum across emerging markets, relying on user-oriented innovation strategy

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 5, 2021 — vivo has concluded a remarkable year in 2020, highlighting the importance of user-oriented innovation in the smartphone industry. Braving the global impact of COVID-19, vivo remained resilient by launching new product lineups, advancing in mobile photography technology and fostering a joy-inspired digital ecosystem to further connect users around the world amid the difficult pandemic.

vivo aspires to benefit consumers by providing premium user experiences, never innovating solely for the sake of innovation. vivo will continue to address consumer needs in 2021 by designing cutting-edge devices that exude futuristic aesthetics. Aside from perfecting current technologies, vivo will also strive to break the boundaries of smartphone design for devices to become an extension of the human body and an effective accessory to everyday life.

vivo’s headquarters in Dongguan, China
vivo’s headquarters in Dongguan, China

Expanding vivo’s Footprint Across the Globe in 2021

In 2021, vivo will build on last year’s achievements and tailor its user-oriented innovation strategies according to evolving consumer preferences, striving to achieve breakthroughs across four long-term strategic tracks: photography, system, design and performance.

"One instance among evolving consumer trends is the growing demand for smartphones, combined with decreasing purchasing power of consumers caused by the global pandemic," said Liang Wang, General Manager of Overseas Products. In mid-2021, vivo will launch a new smartphone brand across emerging middle and high-end markets, fulfilling the increasing demand of consumers who desire devices equipped with cutting-edge capabilities at a modest price range.

vivo has a solid foundation in many markets, placing last year among the top five global smartphone leaders, reaching over 380 million users across more than 40 countries. It remains the leading brand in Indonesia by market share and ranks second and third in China and India, respectively. Aside from maintaining its growth momentum across existing markets, vivo has officially entered Western Europe as well.

vivo is an official partner of the UEFA EURO 2020 and 2024, a symbol of its worldwide expansion and desire to serve diverse user needs. "This market entry has significant implications for vivo. Firstly, Europe is a mature market and brand mecca; our success on that continent will be a testament to our user-oriented innovation and technology. Secondly, European consumers have more substantial requirements across different categories, such as higher standards regarding information security. By prospering in the European market, vivo’s capabilities will grow immensely in manufacturing facilities and corporate settings," said Guoliang Liu, Senior Director of Overseas Strategic Planning Center.

To pave the way into new territories, vivo has unveiled new devices, a fully revamped operating system and professional-grade camera technologies. A leader in 5G, vivo has also been manufacturing products that are ready for the next generation of connectivity to bring joy to users worldwide, having filed over 2,000 patents for 5G innovations by the end of 2020. These developments were brought to life by a strong R&D network across nine innovation centers and supported by research teams across the globe, reflecting vivo’s dedication to understanding regional consumers and in-depth localization within many markets.

Refining Smartphone Photography

vivo has established a partnership with ZEISS, reaffirming its leadership in mobile photography technology. Together, vivo and ZEISS will co-engineer industry-leading smartphone imaging technology, establishing the vivo ZEISS Imaging Lab and jointly launching the "vivo ZEISS Master Photography" campaign.

Spark Ni, Senior Vice President & CMO of vivo (left) and Joerg Schmitz, Head of ZEISS Consumer Products (right), announce global imaging partnership
Spark Ni, Senior Vice President & CMO of vivo (left) and Joerg Schmitz, Head of ZEISS Consumer Products (right), announce global imaging partnership

"vivo and ZEISS are highly complementary to each other; ZEISS is a traditional optical giant that has accumulated deep expertise in the field, while vivo is adept at developing imaging algorithms and designing mobile platforms. Both sides have mutually reached a consensus through continuous communications, hoping to achieve greatness in this new era. We have siphoned iconic elements of ZEISS products to be infused with vivo smartphones, such as the image quality of classic ZEISS lens revered by photography enthusiasts," said Zhuo Li, Director of Digital Imaging Product of vivo.

Indeed, vivo has made great strides to redefine the field of mobile imaging, having developed the industry-leading Gimbal Camera System. While the utilization of a gimbal is typically reserved for professional photographers and cinematographers, vivo sought to innovatively package this technology into a sleek and stylish smartphone repurposed for the average consumer, culminating in the global launch of the X50 series. "Upon its introduction, the X50 series became the first product line to be released worldwide, establishing vivo as a perennial leader within the global field of smartphone photography," said Guoliang Liu, Senior Director of Overseas Strategic Planning Center.

vivo places tremendous importance on providing consumers with refined and fashionable devices that are an extension of their style, without compromising performance. As such, vivo’s prowess in smartphone photography is not solely limited to powerful capabilities and top-notch specifications; it even extends to the intricate Dual Tone Step exterior design of the camera itself. The smartphone cameras are fashioned in thin layers that stretch like clouds across the back pane. Neatly organized in a clean aesthetic, this cascading composition allows the multiple encased rear cameras and flashlight to rise in subtle steps.

vivo’s Flourishing Digital Ecosystem

In 2020, vivo established the VISION+ initiative, launched OriginOS, and announced a range of developer platform upgrades. These components form vivo’s burgeoning digital ecosystem to comprehensively increase user satisfaction and bring joy to consumers.

VISION+ is a visual content ecosystem composed of a series of themed activities and resources for professional and amateur photographers, revolving around joy of humanity and celebrating the achievements of smartphone imaging. During a particularly challenging 2020, vivo shifted the attention of consumers by encouraging them to cherish their experiences and channel their inner emotions. vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, one of many activities under the VISION+ umbrella, received over 135,000 entries from across the world, demonstrating the substantial consumer interest in visual expression through mobile photography.

Meanwhile, OriginOS is the latest Android-based operating system developed by vivo. This intuitive software repurposes familiar features with fresh designs that culminate in a smooth, customizable and convenient smartphone user experience that will enhance the lifestyles of consumers tremendously.

Given the growing popularity of V-Appstore, which has been localized for multiple regions, vivo created a one-stop service platform for all domestic and overseas developers. The V-Star program was created to reward developers with free exposure in the V-Appstore. Developers are also provided access to designated V-Appstore specialists available for one-on-one consultations, among other helpful programs. This facilitates a greater number of user applications and software capabilities available exclusively to vivo users. 

All in all, vivo will continue to focus on addressing evolving consumer needs and bringing joy to its users. Despite a turbulent global economic landscape, vivo will uphold the highest standards of quality and conduct user-oriented innovation to truly empower consumers in meaningful ways.

About vivo

vivo is a leading, product-driven, global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users around the globe, through design of exciting and innovative smartphones and companion devices, as well as services which integrate technology and design thinking in unique and creative ways. Following the company core values, which include innovation, consumer orientation and benfen*, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

With headquarters in China, supported by a network of 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego, vivo is focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set-up five production hubs (including brand authorized manufacturing center), across China, South- and Southeast Asia, manufacturing over 200 million smartphones each year. As of 2019, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 380 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to build technology for good.

Please stay informed of vivo’s news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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Palma Ceia SemiDesign Announces PCS1100 Wi-Fi 6E 4×4:4 Transceiver

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 — Palma Ceia SemiDesign, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the PCS1100, a Wi-Fi 6E 4×4 transceiver. The PCS1100 is the first chip announced as part of Palma Ceia’s family of Wi-Fi 6 products which support the growing deployment of Wi-Fi 6 networks, and it will provide essential platform technology for a series of upcoming Wi-Fi 6E chipsets.

The PCS1100 supports up to four spatial streams and can operate in the newly allocated 6 GHz spectrum (5.925–7.125 GHz) for Wi-Fi devices, in addition to the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The transceiver supports dual-concurrent operation, allowing simultaneous operation on two frequency bands.

The PC1100 operates as the RF radio part of a wireless system enabling the operation of a Wi-Fi 6 AP-Access Point or STA-Station. It can interface with a host system-level ASSP or ASIC supporting Wi-Fi 6 MAC and baseband digital operation. It is also the ideal companion chip to premium-tier access point architectures.

Designers who integrate the AP or STA Wi-Fi 6 digital modem functionality on their system-level ASIC or ASSP chip can use the PCS1100 as the RF companion chip supporting the radio operation of Wi-Fi 6. This reduces the risk of RF integration and allows use of advanced process nodes with the highest logic gate density.

"As system-level chips grow in functionality to support advanced AI applications that require Wi-Fi connectivity, they must use advanced process nodes to minimize the chip area, and so using an external RF chip reduces the risk of low yield resulting from failure of an integrated RF radio," said Chief Technology Officer Robert Young of Palma Ceia. "The PCS1100 benefits from the experience and expertise of our RF team, and I expect to see those skills reflected in our subsequent products."

Designers who integrate STA modem functionality can use 1×1, 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 operational configurations, with each additional incremental configuration providing more data throughput. In each configuration, the radio can operate at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz, or simultaneously on two frequency bands subject to a maximum of four spatial streams. Customers who integrate the AP Wi-Fi 6 modem functionality on their system-level ASSP or ASIC can use multiple PCS1100 chips to support as many as 12 spatial streams, eight in 5 GHz or 6 GHz, and four in 2.4 GHz (using three PCS1100s) in both the uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) directions.

The PCS1100 Wi-Fi 6E 4×4:4 transceiver features a robust RF architecture offering key features and performance indicators including:

  • Support for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz (5.925–7.125 GHz) frequency bands
  • Up to four spatial streams
  • Support for dual-concurrent operation, allowing simultaneous operation on two frequency bands
  • Excellent receiver sensitivity for reliable connections at longer range
  • Support for 1024-QAM modulation that delivers increased throughput
  • Excellent phase noise and linearity performance to ensure Tx and Rx EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) requirements are met with significant margin
  • Integrated data converters for channel bandwidths up to 80 MHz, with a high-speed SerDes digital interface to the system-level chip; support for 160MHz channels through an analog I/Q interface
  • Integrated digital functionality for calibration, production test and signal path compensation, including an embedded RISC-V processor core

"We are extremely excited about the launch of the PCS1100, the first chip in our family of Wi-Fi-6-based products," said Roy E. Jewell, chief executive officer at Palma Ceia. "The workplace in 2021 can be anywhere we are, and users are increasingly dependent on wireless connectivity. We anticipate a growing demand for the PCS1100 as an RF companion chip as Wi-Fi 6E and use of the 6G spectrum continue to expand."

Availability
The PCS1100 is scheduled to tape out in early Q2 of 2021, with customer samples available in Q3. Contact Palma Ceia SemiDesign via email at info@pcsemi.com for details.

About Palma Ceia SemiDesign
Palma Ceia SemiDesign (PCS) is a fabless semiconductor company and leading provider of communication semiconductors and IP for next-generation Wi-Fi and cellular applications. With a focus on emerging Wi-Fi and LTE standards, particularly for IoT (Internet of Things), PCS targets the design of ICs for broadband, wireless, medical and automotive applications. Palma Ceia SemiDesign solutions are differentiated by low power, high performance and ease of integration. Headquartered in the Cayman Islands, the company has design and sales support centers in Cambridge (United Kingdom), mainland China, China Hong Kong, and McKinney, Texas (United States). PCS is soon expanding to provide direct support for Israel, Japan, Korea and China Taiwan. Visit Palma Ceia SemiDesign on the web at pcsemi.com.

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vivo Announces Picture of the Year and Winning Creations in vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

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– The competition has received over 135,000 entries to compile joy images from the mobile lenses of creators worldwide

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2020 — vivo has announced the Picture of the Year and named winning creations in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, with participant photographers worldwide conveying outstanding joy images through their mobile lens. As part of vivo’s VISION+ initiatives, the success of the awards demonstrates vivo’s devotion to mobile photography technology and visual aesthetic exploration. The breath-taking works of winning photographers are now on full display and publicly available, marking a fruitful and promising start to the ongoing vivo VISION+ ecosystem.

Partnering with National Geographic to Explore the Cultural Value of Mobile Photography

Smartphones are providing more people with the capability to experience the joy of photo creation in this modern era of visual expression. vivo announced VISION+ in September 2020, a visual content ecosystem for the global market with "JOY IMAGE" at its core. As an important component of the VISION+ initiative, vivo has partnered with National Geographic for the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, which focuses on exceptional imaging and optics that can capture the essence of individual emotions and humanistic culture. Global creators were invited to discover, capture and communicate through their smartphone cameras.

After a two-month submission period, vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020 received over 135,000 mobile photo and video entries from nine countries including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, China, Vietnam and etc. A total of 37 exceptional creations were ultimately selected by a panel of judges composed of the world’s top photographers and imaging experts including Steve McCurry and Michael Halsband. This series of mobile images individually reflect the human stories and landscapes around the world in 2020.

Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020
Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

Illuminating the Joy of the World in Photos

A multitude of photo creators managed to interpret the joys of everyday life before their eyes with mobile photos in different styles, from vibrant portraits and spectacular landscapes to splendid nights and fleeting memories.

There are six categories under the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, including Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories, and Story. A range of awards were also offered in this contest, including "Picture of the Year", "Category Winners", "Honorable Mention" and "Category Finalists". vivo named Zhang Yu’s creation, Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", as the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020. 

Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China
Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China

Zhang Yu surmised that kids call the gesture as seen in the photo, where one’s hand is tucked into an outstretched shirt collar as a "Big Mouth Monster". The moment that kids are playing in the shape of "Big Mouth Monsters" was captured by the creator with his smartphone, serving as a shining beacon of hope in the midst of a difficult 2020.

Camping Night with Beloved Friends, a creation by Rifqi Moch Lutpi from Indonesia, was awarded with the "Honorable Mention" award. This photograph displays three beloved friends chatting beside a burning bonfire in a dark night. The creator expressed subtle thinking, "In my life, camping is the most exciting story, the greatest moment… We should enjoy every moment in life and live it to the fullest with a rich variety of activities."

A multitude of excellent mobile photo submissions across the Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories and Story competitive categories. Under the Story category in the form of mobile video imaging, Opera Watch, the winning submission by Chen Lei from China, focuses on a traditional Sichuan Opera troupe that brings human-culture co-existence to life in smooth scenes with folk drum music.

The outstanding winning creations are currently made public and available for viewing on the vivo VISION+ official website (https://visionplus.vivo.com/), including Steelwool with Bridge, a creation by Pyae Phyo Aung from Myanmar under the Night category, Balinese Woman, a creation by Arief Satria from Indonesia under the Portrait category, and Replicate, a creation by Lin Haibo from China under the Memories category, revealing incredibly fascinating works of mobile photography. 

Delving Deep into Mobile Photography to Enable More Creativity with Innovation

vivo is a leading product-driven global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. In 25 years of technology-based growth, vivo has always communicated with users attentively to proactively serve their needs.

Providing the masses with the best tool of self-expression and creativity for humanized professional imaging is the mantra of vivo as a technology brand. vivo wishes that more people can redirect their focus on the warmer details in real life, record touching emotions of everyday happenings and share these feelings with the world. Going forward, vivo will continue to collaborate with creators to enable more humanized professional photography that better meets the needs of users, and ultimately fulfill its cultural responsibility as a brand with 380 million users.

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About vivo
vivo is a leading, product-driven, global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users around the globe, through design of exciting and innovative smartphones and companion devices, as well as services which integrate technology and design thinking in unique and creative ways. Following the company core values, which include innovation, consumer orientation and benfen*, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

With headquarters in China, supported by a network of 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego, vivo is focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set-up five production hubs (including brand authorized manufacturing center), across China, South- and Southeast Asia, with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 380 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to build technology for good.

Please stay informed of vivo’s news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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5G and Wi-Fi 6 to Disrupt Communication Protocols of Building Automation Systems

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Emerging wireless technologies and ‘Everything over IP’ approach will have a major impact on the market, finds Frost & Sullivan

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Advancements in Communication Protocols Transforming Building Automation Systems (BAS), finds that open communication protocols help BAS provide better interoperability and connectivity among connected devices than proprietary protocols. Features such as scalability, networking flexibility, and interoperability offer smoother integration of third-party devices to the BAS network. With multiple proprietary communication protocols, the lack of a common communication standard among devices and systems is one of the major challenges hampering the market growth. Non-traditional building automation communication protocols are emerging due to the increase in IoT devices. Therefore, leading players are now working toward developing IP-based communication standards that can work alongside the existing communication standards.


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"5G and Wi-Fi 6 will have a major impact on the connectivity of building technologies and are likely to accelerate the growth of IoT. 5G can provide greater accessibility when managing buildings more remotely, and Wi-Fi 6 can provide faster data transfer speed between devices and enhance device performance at low energy utilization standards," said Harikrishnan Manoharan, Senior Research Analyst, TechVision at Frost & Sullivan. "On the other hand, the emergence of IoT in BAS has somewhat blurred the lines of traditional networking standards. Protocols such as LoRaWan, MQTT, OPC-UA, and IQRF remove the need for all the IoT devices to be physically connected to the same network in the BAS and allow limitless connectivity and expansion scope."

Harikrishnan added, "One of the key communication trends in the industry is the ‘Everything over IP’ approach, which provides high levels of standardization, reliability, and availability in building automation communication standards. Leading industry players are, therefore, working toward developing IP-based communication standards that can work alongside the existing communication standards. Initiatives such as Project Connected Home over IP, IP-Blis, and the recent strategic partnership between Cisco and Schneider Electric are a few examples."

Ongoing smart building or green building development initiatives and facility managers focusing on improving the tenant experience are factors driving the adoption of emerging technologies. The following growth opportunities should also be considered:

  • Building automation service providers need to consider IP-based communication standards as they help access multiple channels for communication.
  • BAS suppliers and connected device manufacturers need to increasingly focus on enabling IP as the standardized communication protocol to improve interoperability between devices without complex and expensive gateways.
  • New product innovation and integration should be leveraged to their full potential to introduce efficient products in the market and stay competitive.
  • Considering the possibilities in emerging technologies, building automation suppliers must partner with reputed and reliable system integrators and acquire innovative startups to bring best-in-class solutions to the BAS market.

Advancements in Communication Protocols Transforming Building Automation Systems is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

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5G Promotes the Upgrading of Traditional Industries and New Smart Digital Life

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 27, 2020 — A report from Science and Technology Daily | IUSTC:

On the morning of November 25, "5G and Media Industry Change and Transformation Forum" of 2020 World 5G Convention was held in Guangzhou.

On the morning of November 25, "5G and Media Industry Change and Transformation Forum" of 2020 World 5G Convention was held in Guangzhou.
On the morning of November 25, "5G and Media Industry Change and Transformation Forum" of 2020 World 5G Convention was held in Guangzhou.

The Chief Official of Science and Technology Daily, pointed out in his opening remark that media should be the "pioneer" in the 5G era, accelerate the application of 5G technology in the media sector and create a good public opinion for the application of 5G technology. Media also need to use objective and rigorous works to transmit scientific and rational points of view to the broad audience while adopting a gentle way of storytelling. In addition, he also introduced Science and Technology Daily’s goal of "One Database, Two Wings and Three Platforms" and using new technologies such as 5G to promote the in-depth integrated development of media.

Li Xudong, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province, pointed out that Guangdong province has been actively promoting the development of 5G industrial application. When the 5G era begins and gradually penetrates into all aspects and details of social life, we have every reason to believe that it will bring new changes to the media industry. Li said that this forum will surely provide tremendous impetus for promoting the integrated development of media all over China and accelerating the construction of new mainstream media.

Speaking of how to speed up in-depth media integration, Fang Zhenghui, Deputy Director of China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, said there are three key points to be emphasized: First, we need to embrace new technologies with a more open attitude; Second, we need to keep track of new technologies with a sharper perspective; Third, we also need to apply new technologies with a more inclusive mind.

In the keynote speech section, elites from well-known media, technology enterprises, academic field and industry at home and abroad conducted in-depth academic discussions or delivered keynote speeches on the application and development of the new round of 5G construction in media.

The guests discussed a series of topics facing the future scientific research status: the contribution of 5G technology international cooperation to the development of human society; the prospect and challenges of 5G technology application in the media sector. Some guests also mentioned that we should promote the development of new media industry chains and the development of new media based on the combination of 5G with AI, VR, blockchain and other technologies.

All guests exchanged views on promoting the application of 5G technology among media from home and abroad and make constructive advice on facilitating global promotion of 5G technology.

They agreed that 5G will provide key technical support for the construction of an intelligent media communication system with all things being a media, human-computer symbiosis, and self-evolution. Its disruptive innovations in the media industry have initially appeared.

Fang Hanting,Vice President of Science and Technology Daily, hosted the meeting.

He Concluded that in the 5G era, especially in the digital economy era, the media is the vane of society. From data-driven, intelligent connection, media think tank to scene-based immersion, pan-centralization, and then to ecological media, we can initially observe the subversive innovation of 5G technology in many aspects of the media industry. For example, with the deepening of data drive, the logical analysis behind the data will become a new field of data news, and some think tank, data, and expert data news producers will gradually become "event terminator."

Looking to the future, 5G technology will surely lead to changes in the media industry. 5G technology has brought about the trend that everything is a media. If each media wants to meet the requirements of the harmonious coexistence of multiple communication subjects (people and smart devices) in the new system, an ecological system must be constructed. This ecological system only has the chance to survive and develop in the 5G era when it meets the requirements of full media, holographic media, full media and full effect media.

Mr. Zhao Jianguo, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Guangming Daily, Mr. Zheng Bo, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Economic Daily, Mr. Cui Baoguo, Professor at School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University, Ms. Li Qin，Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication of Renmin University of China, Ms. Qu Jing, Vice President of Huawei’s Public Affairs and Communications Department, Ms. Hou Mingjuan, Vice President of Qualcomm, Mr. Zhang Jun，General Manager, Corporate Marketing and Public Relations, Tencent, Mr. Wu Junhua, Vice President of iFlytek Co., Ltd, and Mr. Savitskii Alexei, Advisor to the Editor-in-Chief of Sputnik News Agency attended keynote speech section.

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Sercomm Receives SCTE-ISBE Chairmen’s Advanced Technology Award

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TAIPEI, Oct. 14, 2020 — Sercomm (TWSE: 5388), a leading manufacturer and supplier of telecom equipment, has been named a winner of the first-ever SCTE•ISBE Chairmen’s Advanced Technology Award for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). The SCTE•ISBE recognized Sercomm for the company’s innovative leadership in developing products and services guiding the industry into the future.

Sercomm Receives SCTE-ISBE Chairmen’s Advanced Technology Award
Sercomm Receives SCTE-ISBE Chairmen’s Advanced Technology Award

"Opportunities for innovation in telemedicine, aging in place, smart cities and more have increased because of the change in the consumption patterns during the coronavirus pandemic and the development of cable’s 10G platform," said Tom Adams, Executive Vice President, Field Operations for Charter Communications and outgoing Chairman of the SCTE•ISBE Board of Directors. "We’re pleased to recognize the leadership of Sercomm and others, and to present this award for their support in enabling this evolution."

The SCTE•ISBE Chairmen’s Advanced Technology Awards are presented to an elite group of technology partners who are helping the cable industry bring the new 10G platform to life. Sercomm CPE paves the way for cable to deliver residential internet speeds up to 10X faster than today’s network, creating the opportunities for a new generation of applications that will change the ways we interact with one another and with the world around us.

Sercomm’s DOCSIS 3.1 product portfolio enables cable operators to offer multi-gigabit broadband service to meet the ever-growing user demands for massive bandwidth and low latency. Each of Sercomm’s CableLabs Certified DOCSIS 3.1 CPE features 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports to deliver these next-gen cable services into customer homes.

Derek Elder, President of Sercomm USA, accepted the award during the Cable-Tec Expo 2020 Virtual Experience saying, "Sercomm is incredibly honored to receive this award from the SCTE•ISBE who is driving the 10G evolution in the cable industry. The award reinforces the tremendous work of our team to deliver innovative technology to our cable operator partners."

About Sercomm Corporation

Sercomm Corporation (TWSE: 5388) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of telecom and broadband equipment. Founded in 1992, Sercomm has focused on developing embedded solutions to make networking simple and affordable. With its fully integrated engineering capability and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Sercomm offers comprehensive telecom broadband solutions such as small cells, residential/enterprise gateways, and IoT products, and is now a global leader in the industry. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Sercomm’s global operation network covers markets in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Its customer base includes the world’s top service provider, networking OEM, and system integrators. For more information, please visit www.sercomm.com.

About SCTE•ISBE

SCTE•ISBE is envisioning the future of connectivity, today. Through technological leadership and innovation in the cable industry, SCTE•ISBE is creating a more connected world. As a not-for-profit member organization, SCTE•ISBE moves member companies forward through continuous training for the workforce of tomorrow and by putting leaders into the conversations that matter. In partnership with CableLabs® and NCTA, SCTE•ISBE is building the future of 10G, leveraging its expertise for the acceleration and deployment of technology. SCTE•ISBE is the force behind the annual SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo®, the largest cable industry event in the Americas. More at www.scte.org.

 

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Sercomm CBRS Cat-A Indoor Enterprise Small Cell Achieves OnGo(TM) and FCC Part 96 Certification

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Partnering with Open vRAN Pioneer Altiostar to Support Split 2 Option

TAIPEI, Sept. 15, 2020 — Sercomm (TWSE: 5388), a leading global manufacturer of telecom equipment, announced today that the SCE4255W, Sercomm’s LTE CBRS Cat-A Indoor Enterprise Small Cell, has been OnGo™ and FCC Part 96 certified. The SCE4255W is a versatile LTE CBRS small cell that can be used for private LTE networks and for expanding public LTE networks to indoor environments.

The SCE4255W is Sercomm’s second certified CBRS small cell and adds to our over 10 years of experience designing and building 4G and 5G small cells for global operators. This small cell is proven in traditional network architectures as well as virtualized, disaggregated architectures. Sercomm has partnered with Open vRAN pioneer Altiostar to add support for split option 2 on the SCE4255W. This integration allows customers to take advantage of the latest vRAN technology to simplify deployment, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.

"Altiostar is pleased to continue our collaboration with Sercomm to bring open vRAN technology to the SCE4255W CBRS small cell product," said Anil Bhandari, Vice President of Product Management at Altiostar. "Our aim is to expand our ecosystem of partners and work with best of breed solutions, such as those provided by companies like Sercomm, who offer a compelling value proposition for our wireless customers"

In addition to the SCE4255W, Sercomm offers the OC3505 CBRS Cat-B Fixed Wireless CBSD, and the FCC Part 96 approved CBRS Wi-Fi UE dongle. Sercomm’s full range of enterprise and residential CBRS products provide solutions for Fixed Wireless Access, Mobile Network Densification, and Private LTE.

"The recently completed CBRS PAL auction has validated demand for CBRS LTE and 5G solutions, and Sercomm continues to expand our product portfolio to support growing customer needs. The SCE4255W enables operators and businesses to easily deploy secure, high-performance LTE networks indoors to extend mobile coverage, increase capacity, and build novel network solutions," said Derek Elder, President of Sercomm USA.

Those interested in learning more about Sercomm’s CBRS solutions are invited to email: us_sales@sercomm.com or visit www.sercomm.com.

About Sercomm Corporation

Sercomm Corporation (TWSE: 5388) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of telecom and broadband equipment. Founded in 1992, Sercomm has focused on developing embedded solutions to make networking simple and affordable. With its fully integrated engineering capability and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Sercomm offers comprehensive telecom broadband solutions such as small cells, residential/enterprise gateways, and IoT products and is now a global leader in the industry. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Sercomm’s global operation network covers markets in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Its customer base includes the world’s top service providers, networking OEM, and system integrators. For more information, please visit www.sercomm.com.

About Altiostar

Altiostar provides 4G and 5G open virtualized RAN software solutions that supports open interfaces and disaggregates the hardware from the software to build a multi-vendor web-scale network. This solution supports indoor and outdoor massive MIMO, as well as macro and small cells, enabling interference management, carrier aggregation and dual connectivity to improve the efficiency of the network. It also enhances the Quality of Experience for the end user, while providing broadband speeds. Operators can add intelligence, quickly adapt the network for different services and automate operations to rapidly scale the network and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The Altiostar Open vRAN solution has been deployed globally, including the world’s first cloud-native mobile network with Rakuten Mobile in Japan. www.altiostar.com

About OnGo™

OnGo™ is uncompromised connectivity. An innovative approach to maximizing mobile broadband, OnGo is a technology that puts the power of wireless networks into the hands of those that rely on them to empower and expand business opportunities. OnGo presents nearly limitless options for enhanced customizability and allows users to tailor networks to a specific set of needs, such as Private LTE, neutral host, and Industrial IoT applications. OnGo Certified is a recognized seal of approval that indicates a product’s ability to meet a high set of quality, interoperability, and security standards when tested by an independent OnGo Certification Authorized Test Laboratory. Both the OnGo brand and the OnGo Certification Program are managed and maintained by the CBRS Alliance. Learn more about the expanded business opportunities OnGo is enabling on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About CBRS Alliance

The CBRS Alliance believes that LTE-based solutions in the 3.5 GHz band, utilizing shared spectrum, can enable both in-building and outdoor coverage and capacity expansion at massive scale. To maximize the full potential of spectrum sharing, the CBRS Alliance enables a robust ecosystem through the management of the OnGo brand and the OnGo Certification Program. For more information, please visit www.cbrsalliance.org and learn more about the expanded business opportunities OnGo is enabling.

 

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UPDATE — vivo Announces “VISION+” Initiative to Promote the Culture of Mobile Photography

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vivo is Partnering with National Geographic to launch a Mobile Photography Contest as Part of its Initiatives to Build a Visual Content Ecosystem

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2020 — On September 7, 2020, vivo announced "VISION+", a global initiative that will build a visual content ecosystem, reaffirming the brand’s long-term commitment to user-centric design and leadership in mobile photography technology. The VISION+ ecosystem is composed of the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards, launched jointly with National Geographic, along with the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Academy, the vivo VISION+ Master Class, and the vivo VISION+ Photographers Federation.

vivo VISION+ centers around "JOY IMAGE" as its core foundation and will form a new visual content ecosystem through initiatives including content co-creation, education and cultural exchanges. The strategy fuses vivo’s product innovation leadership with the evolving needs of smartphone users who view mobile photography as an important part of culture and everyday life. 

"The genesis of vivo VISION+ is derived from the dedication our brand has placed on mobile photography technologies and culture for many years. We aspire to give more people tools of visual self-expression and the opportunity to document highlights in their lives. We hope to collaborate on more authentic and personalized content with creators to illustrate our brand culture. These initiatives are an opportunity to educate users on our technological advancements and visual aesthetic exploration," said Michael Chang, vivo’s General Manager of Branding, at the vivo VISION+ launch event, held at Enjoy Art Museum in Beijing. Tang Qingliang, Senior Director of Imaging Product, Li Zhuo, Director of Digital Imaging Product, and An Yiran, Manager of Digital Imaging Product, were also in attendance.

Wang Yan (left) and Michael Chang (right) announce the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards
Wang Yan (left) and Michael Chang (right) announce the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards

At the event, vivo announced a partnership with National Geographic to launch a global mobile photography competition, the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards. Global smartphone users will be invited to showcase their photography skills, and outstanding entries will be submitted for international photography awards. The theme and progress of the contest will be published on the official websites of both parties, and the world’s top photographers, such as Steve McCurry and Michael Halsband, will be invited to partake.

"National Geographic has always embraced the diversity of humanity in order to deliver excellent content. vivo shares these values, and this new cooperation will allow the two parties to explore further," Wang Yan, Head of National Geographic Branded Content and Partnership, said.

The vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Academy is a public photography education initiative, providing an artistic and cultural exchange platform for the masses. At the Academy, photography enthusiasts will learn to discover, understand and convey the creative spirit of mobile photography. The vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Academy will invite world-class photographers to teach master classes to vivo users and photography enthusiasts. Photographer Xiao Quan, who attended the VISION+ launch event, is one of the participants in this program. vivo will conduct the VISION+ Master Class, providing a cultural exchange platform for photographers and users.

vivo and National Geographic representatives and photographer Xiao Quan (second from the left) hold a panel discussion on mobile photography
vivo and National Geographic representatives and photographer Xiao Quan (second from the left) hold a panel discussion on mobile photography

The "VISION+ Photographers Federation" will unite like-minded and excellent photographers around the world. vivo hopes to collaborate with more creators to explore the limitless possibilities of mobile photography, which will ultimately contribute towards the technological advancements and aesthetic developments of vivo product design.

Based on comprehensive consumer research and a user-centric design approach, vivo is a pioneering innovator of mobile photography technology. This has translated into vivo’s cutting-edge offerings such as the world’s first pop-up front camera featured in vivo NEX, or the revolutionary Gimbal Camera System of the vivo X50 series and the use of the 50MP GN1 sensor. In the future, vivo shall continue to flourish in categories such as night photography, digital portraits, sports imaging, telephoto lens, videography, and other mobile photography features. vivo will pursue innovation based on users’ insights, enhancing the technical capabilities and heightening the standards of mobile photography universally.

In order to attain these goals, vivo is vigorously carrying out technical development processes. At the event, Li Zhuo, Director of Digital Imaging Product of vivo, said a sensor with RGBW matrix has been discreetly developed by vivo for one year. Theoretically, its photosensitive efficiency is measured to be 160% of the conventional RGGB matrix. This technology will push the photosensitivity of smartphones to a new level, capturing precise and clear images under various adverse light conditions.

About vivo

vivo is a leading, product-driven, global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users around the globe, through design of exciting and innovative smartphones and companion devices, as well as services which integrate technology and design thinking in unique and creative ways. Following the company core values, which include innovation, consumer orientation and benfen*, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

With headquarters in China, supported by a network of 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego, vivo is focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set-up five production hubs (including brand authorized manufacturing center), across China, South- and Southeast Asia, manufacturing over 200 million smartphones each year. As of 2019, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 350 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to build technology for good.

Please stay informed of vivo’s news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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SIMCom Has Invested over RMB 500 Million in 5G and Is Expected to Launch R16 Standard Modules Next Year

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 28, 2020 — The 5G era will see a smart world where everything is truly connected. Modules are extremely important as they connect upstream standard chips and downstream highly fragmented vertical applications. Luo Xiaoyan, the vice president of SIMCom, shared his opinion.

SIMCom 5G modules
SIMCom 5G modules

With Heavy Demand for 5G Modules, Lots of Orders Will Be Ready for Delivery

Luo Xiaoyan shared: In 2020, the market capacity of 5G IoT terminals will reach about 5 million. Generally, communication modules are needed for non-mobile cellular IoT terminals to get connected. The freezing of R16 standard means the official completion of 5G’s first evolution. Applications including automatic drive and industrial IoT will be achieved sooner, further realizing customers’ imagination on 5G.

"SIMCom is actively planning for the R16 standard modules and are expected to be launched next year." Luo Xiaoyan predicted optimistically, "There is heavy demand for 5G modules. We have lots of orders ready for delivery."

Despite a bright market future, the research and development of 5G modules in the initial commercial stage will still face many challenges.

"Due to multiple frequency bands, the research and development of 5G modules face challenges mainly from RF performance and heat dissipation. We need to make breakthroughs with technological development and innovation." Luo Xiaoyan said, "5G R&D investments are mostly made in researchers, developers, new tools and equipment. Currently, SIMCom has invested over RMB 500 Million in 5G R&D."

In addition, the price of 5G modules is relatively high. Customers in the industry are in urgent need of lower-priced 5G modules to reduce costs and facilitate large-scale deployment. In Luo Xiaoyan’s view, the price of modules is strongly related to the quantity of modules. As 5G applications become increasingly widespread and the quantity of 5G modules grows, the price of modules will gradually decrease. Meanwhile, SIMCom is also actively reducing costs by using more cost-effective components to reduce the cost of 5G modules. Meanwhile, SIMCom is deploying the China Core Project. It’s currently negotiating 5G module partnership with a number of chip manufacturers.

About SIMCom

SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited is a global leader in the cellular module space and fully committed to provide LPWA, 4G, Smart Modules, C-V2X, 5G modules around the world.

For more information, please visit www.simcom.com, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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