Infobip Announces New APAC Leadership Team to Help Businesses Boost CX in the Region

Appointments signal the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific

Infobip leads local and global businesses toward a conversational future

Infobip
, a global cloud communications platform, has appointed Ruslana Reznikova as Vice President and General Manager, APAC & Eurasia, and Velid Begovic as Vice President, Revenue, APAC. The leadership appointments signal the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific and its objective to deliver improved business results for companies in the region by simplifying how they connect and engage with their customers at scale.

Reznikova, who was previously the Managing Director, Eurasia, will leverage her deep understanding of the enterprise sector to help businesses execute their customer engagement strategies. At the same time, Begovic, previously Sales Director, APAC, will play an essential role in driving digital transformation with his expertise in cloud-based communications technology.

To further drive omnichannel customer experiences across APAC, the company has also appointed two Sales Directors, Tina Wang for North APAC and Cecile Perez Tizon for South APAC. Together, the new leadership team will enable companies to meet fast-evolving consumer demands in the region, helping them achieve better customer engagement with innovative omnichannel communication technology that creates seamless interactions between businesses and customers.

Silvio Kutic, CEO at Infobip, said: “Our commitment to the APAC region is not just a business strategy; it’s a reflection of our deep respect for the rich cultural diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative potential of this dynamic region. With our new leadership team in place, we are confident that we have the right people, with the right skills and vision, to steer our company towards a successful future.”

Infobip has been at the forefront of transforming the customer experience landscape through omnichannel solutions available on a single platform. The company is committed to enabling businesses to provide personalized interactions and paving the way for businesses across the region to create a direct, trusted, always-on connection throughout the customer journey—through the channels customers prefer.

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Ruslana Reznikova, Vice President and General Manager, APAC & Eurasia, said: “Infobip is on an ambitious journey to help brands and businesses build and intelligently orchestrate all engagement activities across their customers’ lifecycles. As we embark on this next chapter, we are focused on enabling businesses with enhanced digital capabilities to lay the foundation for a conversational future built on connected experiences.”

Velid Begovic, Vice President Revenue, APAC, said: “The Asia Pacific region encompasses a wide range of diverse customer expectations. To capitalize on the potential opportunities and fulfil the demands of customers, both local and global businesses, can leverage omnichannel communications to develop always-on services and offer personalized interactions that foster trust and loyalty.”


Iverson Associates Bags Microsoft Award

Malaysian professional IT training firm wins Microsoft Malaysia’s 2022 Learning Partner of the Year

Iverson Associates Sdn Bhd has been awarded the 2022 Microsoft Malaysia Learning Partner of the Year for excelling beyond its peers in the delivery of high-quality customer experience and high-impact Microsoft training solutions in Malaysia.

Iverson, established in 1994, was also recognised for demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and sales excellence contributing towards Microsoft Malaysia’s business in the 2022 financial year.

“We are proud to be awarded this accolade which recognises our innovative and transformative approaches in overcoming adversity, and our ability to drive training and adoption of Microsoft Cloud technology,” said Dr Yap Chee Sing, Managing Director of Iverson Associates Sdn Bhd.

Iverson Associates takes pride in playing a leading role in the business ecosystem by transferring the latest technologies to government, business organisations, and individuals, helping them to upgrade their IT skills and gain competitive advantage in the digital era.

“Iverson will continue to champion continuous and accessible learning just as we have been doing for the past 29 years,” he adds.

“Building on our solid foundations and strong track records, we plan to continue expanding our product range and geographical reach to become a leading regional training provider,” Dr Yap said.

The firm is known for its collaboration with several government agencies to upskill the Malaysian workforce including the Human Resources Development (HRD) Corporation and the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation. It offers a wide range of training courses like data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, cloud computing, project management and cybersecurity, amongst others.

“We believe our partners make more possible,” said Sara Lua, General Manager of Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft Malaysia. “The Microsoft Malaysia Partner Awards 2022 recognizes organizations that demonstrate digital transformation excellence and innovation based on Microsoft technology. As a learning partner, Iverson delivers digital skills and training to our customers and the partner ecosystem, which contributes to Microsoft’s pledge of skilling 1 million Malaysians by the end of 2023.”

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“This current award is the latest won by Iverson. In recent years, we have bagged awards from other top IT vendors like AWS, IBM, Red Hat and Citrix, as well as from HRD Corporation. This win does not mean we will rest on our laurels; to the contrary, it will drive us to work harder to achieve greater heights,” Dr Yap adds.

More information on Iverson Associates and its offering can be found on
https://www.iverson.com.my
 or contact 03-77262678 to find out more.


Join the ‘Make Pro Easy’ Photography Contest and Win Prizes Worth up to RM5,000

Calling all photo enthusiasts! vivo Malaysia’s ‘Make Pro Easy’ photography contest is still open for Malaysians to showcase their photography skills using their smartphones. On-going until 3 April 2023, participants stand a chance to win prizes up to RM5,000, including the new vivo X90.

The contest saw over 200 entries submitted within the first two weeks, where every week will see different themes for participants to take photos and submit, including landscape, portrait, astrography and night.

The weekly theme timelines are as follows:

Landscape theme:   22 February – 3 March 2023

Portrait theme:          4 March – 13 March 2023

Astrography theme: 14 March – 23 March 2023

Night theme:             24 March – 2 April 2023

To participate, just follow these three simple steps:

Step 1: Take a photo according to the theme of the week. vivo users are encouraged to turn on their device’s watermark

Step 2: Upload to any social media with the hashtag #MakeProEasyPhotographyContest #vivoX90Series #vivoMalaysia

Step 3: Tag @vivo_Malaysia to submit the entries

Throughout the contest, vivo Malaysia will also be giving away three Joyoung Toasters as the weekly special prizes, so be sure not to miss the opportunity and join vivo’s  ‘Make Pro Easy’ photography contest.

For more information, please follow vivo Malaysia’s official
Facebook Page
.

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Kingston Technology Tops List of Supplier Channel SSD Shipments in 2022

Kingston Is the Preferred SSD Vendor in the Channel

Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it closed out 2022 in the
number one spot for SSD market share in the channel
. Although worldwide client SSD demand declined YoY, end market elasticity and diversification, driven by continued ASP declines, helped to fuel healthy demand of Kingston’s high quality SSD solutions.

The advanced performance of Kingston’s SSD segment comes on the back of introducing power packed products across categories to empower the users. Kingston introduced the
NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
 for all mainstream users looking for cutting edge performance for their daily-to-day use.

To tap the ever-evolving segment of high-performance users looking to push boundaries, Kingston brought the
KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
, and
FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
 was launched for all the extreme gamers looking for limitless performance on the battleground with an immersive gaming experience.

Market share data from analyst research company
TRENDFOCUS
 showed Kingston as the #1 SSD vendor in the channel with 24% market share and 22 million client SSDs shipped for all of 2022. In Q3 alone, Kingston’s client SSD market share grew to a significant 28.4% in the channel which displays a healthy upward unit growth despite ongoing macro challenges.

According to TRENDFOCUS, total client SSD unit market decreased 15% YoY in 2022, a sharp reverse after strong pandemic-driven PC demand led to a prosperous 2021. The impact on PC demand was stark with notebook and desktop PC units decreasing by nearly equal percentage rates of 13% YoY.

Although client PCs saw a decline, the rapid adoption of solid-state drives by clients were largely due to module pricing falling to an all-time low. Many of the PCs purchased during the early days of the pandemic will enter an upgrade or replacement cycle which will further boost system demand.

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In 2022, single-drive SSD attach rates on desktop PCs reached 75% and are forecasted to hit 90% by the end of 2023 given Microsoft’s mandate to phase out HDDs as primary PC storage in the second half of next year with only a small number of HDD-enabled systems shipping. This will continue to fuel growth opportunities into 2024,” said Don Jeanette, vice president, TRENDFOCUS.

 “The 2022 research findings validate Kingston’s presence and position in the channel SSD market,” said Kingston. “With the performance benefits of SSDs now accessible to more consumers worldwide, Kingston’s market share will continue to grow as we solidify our product portfolio with strong NVMe offerings as well as legacy SATA solutions optimized for notebooks and desktop. We are proud to bring in a wide array of product portfolio like the NV2 SSD for mainstream users, KC3000 SSD for high-performance users, and Kingston Renegade SSD for extreme gamers. It takes an entire team to accomplish this feat and we thank and share our success with our partners, vendors, and customers.”

For more information visit
kingston.com
.

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/KingstonAPAC

YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC


Innovative Brand Evnia Launched Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 Gaming Display With All The Bells And Whistles

This new monitor will make reality feel like a game.

Innovation has arrived in the gaming world, and along with it is the Philips brand Evnia, whose brand purpose is to create a playful, innovative, and welcoming environment in the gaming industry. While initiating a transformative shift in the gaming community through their message, Philips Evnia will also create positive change with their new monitor, Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, upon its release.

Introducing Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, OLED Gaming Display

Positive change is not all that Evnia is bringing to the table. The new monitor is part of the Evnia 8000 series; the highest quality of products that Evnia provides, and with that series comes unmatched features for a complete gaming experience.

These features include but are not limited to: True 10-bit display for smoother color gradients, OLED display for stark contrast that delivers deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle, a fast refresh rate of 138 Hz, 0.1ms GTG and low input lag for quick responsiveness, DTS for an enhanced and immersive surround sound experience, and UltraClear 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution for precise imaging and visuals that come to life.

In addition, the new monitor boasts a 4-sided thin bezel, a 42″ screen, MultiView and built-in KVM for managing a dual PC setup, a USB-C port, adaptive sync, SmartImage game mode optimization, and a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) for an all-around user experience.

The Ambiglow backlight, which is the hallmark of each recent Evnia 8000 series monitor and is exclusive to the Evnia brand, is also present in the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, redefining the gaming experience by creating a self-adapting halo of light around the monitor.

However, the three main features that make the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 stand out are the 138 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and OLED. These features can help gamers improve their gameplay performance, alongside allowing for a smooth gaming experience and vibrant imagery.

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“I am very excited to announce the release of the new Philips Evnia model. At Evnia, we hope that this product will wow you with color,” Xeni Bairaktari, Global Marketing Lead of Philips Monitors and IT Accessories, said. “Along with the incredible gaming speed, this product has unmatched imagery. With the new OLED technology, gamers can experience a gaming world full of bright colors and impressive contrast.”

Gaming Beyond Innovation

With one of Philips Evnia’s goals for the Evnia 8000 series being to ‘game beyond innovation,’ OLED gaming sings true to that: It is innovative and dynamic. Ultimately, the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 brings a larger screen, brighter colors, faster gameplay, and Philips Evnia’s exclusive Ambiglow feature.

With this new monitor’s impressive features and sleek design, Philips Evnia hopes to bring something new, and inclusive, to the table.

Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 Availability

The Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 will be available starting March and product availability may vary by country. Accessories built specifically to enhance the abilities of Evnia monitors be available after June 2023.

For additional information on Philips Evnia models:
https://www.evnia.philips


Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory Launched

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, launches the Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory designed for gamers and enthusiasts. This memory delivers performance with speeds starting at 5600MHz and up to 6000MHz, and with quick CL32 and CL34 timings.

The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 desktop memory features a premium aluminum heat spreader that keeps the gaming system cool for ultra-fast performance. This gaming desktop memory features on-board Power Management IC (PMIC) to provide better power control and power delivery.

This memory also features an RGB light bar for aesthetics that supports popular motherboard RGB sync technologies and supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO memory overclocking technologies.

“Lexar
®
 ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory provides the performance that gamers need to master the latest games—and the upcoming titles that will require the speed and capacity of DDR5,” said Joey Lopez, Director Brand Marketing. “And in addition to the performance, this memory also features Lexar RGB Sync so gamers can play in style.”

ARES RGB DDR5 Memory Features

Superior gaming performance with next-gen DDR5

Lexar RGB Sync lights up the game

Built-In Power Management IC (PMIC) enhances power efficiency

Premium aluminum heat spreader for optimal heat dissipation

Designed for the latest Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO

Lifetime limited warranty

Pricing and Availability

The Lexar
®
 ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory will be available in 32GB (2x16GB) kits, in DDR5-5600MHz CL32 and DDR5-6000MHz CL34 kits. Shipping to partner resellers in the APAC region this Q2 2023.

For more information, please visit

here

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LG Establishes R&D Subsidiary in Vietnam

New Subsidiary To Take Key Role in Developing, Verifying IVI System Software to Strengthen Rapidly Growing Vehicle component Solutions Business

LG Electronics’ (LG) R&D centre in Vietnam has officially become an R&D subsidiary in a move aimed at strengthening LG’s rapidly growing electric vehicle related business. The opening ceremony for the new subsidiary was held yesterday in Hanoi, Vietnam, and attended by Nguyen Le Hung, deputy director of High Technology Department of Ministry of Science and Technology in Vietnam, Oh Young-ju, ambassador at Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, and Lee Sang-yong, senior vice president of R&D Laboratory at LG Electronics Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company.

The Vietnam-based R&D subsidiary will be tasked with developing and verifying software for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, which have been a major focus for the company’s mobility business. IVI systems, a key technology for future mobility that includes telematics and Audio, Video, Navigation (AVN) solutions, simultaneously provide a variety of driving-related information and entertainment functions.

According to market research firm Strategic Analytics, LG is leading the global market for IVI systems with a 23 percent share as of the third quarter of 2022. The company has now recorded a double-digit share of the IVI market for two years consecutively.

LG has continuously strengthened R&D capabilities in Vietnam for automotive parts since it established the Hanoi R&D Centre under its Vietnam Production Corporation in 2016. With the success of the first centre, the company created an additional R&D branch office in Da Nang in 2020.

The new R&D subsidiary is part of LG’s strategy to solidify its position in the global auto parts market and lead the fast-approaching autonomous driving era. Based on the balanced growth of its three core businesses – IVI systems, lighting and headlight systems via ZKW Group and e-powertrains developed through a joint venture between LG and Magna – the company now possesses the technological capabilities, scale and experience to accelerate the arrival of next-generation mobility solutions.

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LG also aims to increase the workforce at the newly formed LG Electronics Development Vietnam, Ltd., boosting the number of skilled professionals more than 30 percent, from 750 to 1,000 employees, by 2024.

Since 2021, LG has been operating programs in collaboration with Vietnamese universities to help foster talented, young locals seeking careers in software development. These include the awarding of academic scholarships and guaranteeing employment for high-performing students at universities in Da Nang and neighboring cities. The program is slated to expand to universities in Hanoi this year.

“We will continue to provide mobility solutions that deliver differentiated value to our global auto industry customers,” said Lee Sang-yong, senior vice president of R&D Laboratory at LG’s VS Company. “By boosting our infrastructure to the next level, LG will continue to further enhance our capabilities and develop next-generation, innovative mobility solutions.”


LG’s Inverter Direct Drive Motor Reaches Milestone with 100 Million Units Produced

A Key Component of Premium LG Washing Machines for More than Two Decades, Company’s Innovative Motor Technology Continues to Evolve for Excellence

LG Electronics (LG) announces that production of its Inverter Direct Drive™ (DD™) motor has exceeded 100 million units. The company’s differentiated motor technology is a major factor in the strong, reliable performance and continuing global popularity of LG’s industry-leading laundry solutions.

From 1998 to the end of 2022, the company produced, on average, over 12,000 Inverter DD motors per day. LG’s Inverter DD motor connects directly to the washing drum, an innovation that helps make LG washing machines more durable and dramatically reduces noise and energy consumption during operation.

LG has refined the Inverter DD motor over four generations, continuously improving the technology and its performance capabilities to deliver greater customer value. The company holds over 240 Inverter DD motor related technology patents in Korea and internationally. In 2019, the company applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Inverter DD motor to further enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.

Used in LG’s premium washing machines and dryers, the AI DD motor leverage deep learning technology to detect the weight of each load and the types of fabrics being washed. It then selects the optimal combination of drum movements from the company’s proprietary 6 Motion tech – which enables six discrete drum movements – to care and clean for users’ laundry.

Last year, LG brought its advanced Inverter DD motor to its dryers for the first time. Like the company’s washers, LG dryers also offer 6 Motion (Tumble, Swing, Rolling, Stepping, Scrubbing, and Filtration) technology to boost drying performance and minimize fabric damage. LG’s inverter motor technology – specifically, the AI DD – became the first home appliance technology to earn Deep Learning AI Verification from global safety science company, (UL) Underwriters Laboratories.

“The number of Inverter DD motors produced points to the excellence of the motor technology LG has developed for its premium laundry solutions,” said Kim Yang-sun, head of the Component Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to create highly efficient core components that boost the performance and reliability of our products while also reducing carbon emissions during operation.”

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More info:
https://www.lg.com/my


LG Becomes World’s First Auto Component Supplier to Meet Global Standard for Functional Safety and Cybersecurity

LG Continues to Lead Future Vehicular Software Development

by Acquiring both Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Certifications

LG Electronics (LG) is the first player to meet international testing standards for functional safety and cybersecurity management for vehicles. LG annually updates required certifications for its hardware and software solutions for electric vehicle components through leading global testing organization, TÜV Rheinland.

A respected player in the rapidly growing EV components industry, LG has consistently complied with international regulations and participated in key certification programs. To lead the field of vehicle safety, LG is committed to securing the technical capabilities both at the employee and the organizational level.

Recently, LG research engineer Kim Min-kyu obtained the Automotive Functional Safety Expert qualification, becoming only the second individual ever to do so since the qualification program was established in 2011. Also, LG acquired functional safety certification for its ADAS front camera in the ‘4M’ (Material, Method, Machine, Man) categories in 2022. The company’s vehicle components also comply with the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) – the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) regulation No. 155 (UN R155).

“With the rising importance of vehicle security and safety regulations in the global auto industry, acquiring certification for our auto components and technologies is key to maintaining competitiveness,” said Eun Seok-hyun, President of LG Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company. “LG will continue to comply with the latest standards, and grow its capabilities in safety and security, to provide our customers with even more reliable solutions.”

“We congratulate LG on producing Asia’s first Functional Safety Expert, an achievement that reflects the company’s outstanding, across-the-board performance in acquiring top industry certifications and qualifications,” said Frank Juettner, CEO and director of TÜV Rheinland Korea. “Obtaining the latest certifications, including ISO/SAE 21434, demonstrates LG’s commitment to providing its customers and partners with the highest level of product and system safety and security.”

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LG has built its stellar track records maintaining its innovation as the highest level of quality and reliability. Already in 2018, LG secured technical certification for Functional Safety Management (FSM) in infotainment development, and in 2021, its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) front camera passed assessments for functional safety (product and processes) based on ISO 26262– an international functional safety standard for the development of electrical and electronic systems for vehicles.

LG also plans to lead future trends in autonomous driving, where functional safety will be centered on the fast-growing area of Safety of The Intended Functionality (SOTIF). SOTIF is becoming increasingly important as the entire auto industry seeks to incorporate and expand the use of various advanced technologies in their vehicles, including artificial intelligence (AI), high-definition maps, sensor data interfaces, and cybersecurity applications.

More info:
https://www.lg.com/my


LG Recognised with AHRI Performance Award For Sixth Consecutive Year

Across Seven Different Product Categories, Company’s HVAC Solutions Again Pass Industry Body’s Comprehensive Performance Certification Program

LG Electronics (LG) has earned the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Performance Award for the sixth year in a row. The challenging-to-obtain accolade points to the consistently high quality of LG’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) solutions, as every model selected by AHRI for testing must pass all evaluations for three straight years for the award to be granted.

AHRI is a globally-respected trade association representing the world’s HVAC, refrigeration, and water heating solution manufacturers. Established in 1953, AHRI now boasts more than 350 member companies.

To ensure the highest standard of testing, the majority of AHRI Performance Award evaluations are conducted by Intertek, one of the world’s most trusted third-party standards, certification and testing organisations. Intertek runs a comprehensive battery of assessments on the selected products to determine if the actual performance is consistent with the specifications listed by the manufacturer.

Representing seven product categories – including, for the first time, Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) – all 67 LG HVAC solutions submitted for testing passed AHRI’s rigorous evaluations for the third year in a row (2020 to 2022). In addition to LG’s ERV, the models evaluated belong to the following HVAC categories: Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF), Unitary Small Heat Pump (USHP), Water-Cooled Chillers (WCLL), Air-Cooled Chillers (ACCL), Room Fan Coil (RFC) air conditioners and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP).

One of the LG products evaluated for the AHRI Performance Award, the LG Multi V large-capacity outdoor unit employs the company’s proprietary Ultimate Inverter Compressor to deliver a strong, energy efficient performance. Popular with customers worldwide, especially those in Northern Hemisphere countries where winters can be particularly cold, LG’s flagship VRF system is able to provide dependable heating operation in temperatures as low as negative-30 degrees Celsius (negative-22 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Also tested was the air-cooled Inverter Scroll Chiller, which leverages LG’s advanced inverter technology to obtain a high level of operational efficiency. In addition to impressive performance, the chiller has a compact design that takes up less space than other models in its class, affording customers greater installation flexibility.

Earning the award for the first time, LG’s ERV solution replaces still and stagnant indoor air with clean filtered air from outside and is equipped with a heat exchanger that significantly decreases hot air loss while also helping to reduce heating and cooling costs. Moreover, when connected with a system air conditioner, it manages energy consumption and indoor air quality to ensure optimal comfort and efficient operation.

“LG has now been recognised by AHRI for six years in a row – a significant achievement that reflects the quality, performance and reliability of LG HVAC solutions,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to strengthen our position in the global HVAC market by delivering highly effective and energy efficient solutions for commercial and residential use.”


LG Reinforces Strong Position in the European HVAC Market with Energy Efficient Solutions

At ISH 2023, Company Highlights New Therma V Air Source Heat Pump Employing Low-GWP Refrigerant and Energy Efficient Multi V i at Europe’s Biggest HVAC Trade Fair

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at the International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating and Air (ISH) 2023, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from March 13-17.

On display across the Residential Solution booth and the Commercial Solution booth, LG’s industry leading solutions for home and business deliver the strong performance and energy efficiency that European customers demand.

Due to tighter environmental regulations and the short supply of natural gas, the European HVAC market has seen growing interest in heat pump air conditioning systems that can reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

In 2019, the European Union announced its “European Green Deal” policy, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Last year, it also declared the “REPowerEU” plan to expand the use of renewable energy by 2030, and reduce energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels.

Reflecting current market trends, and a commitment to energy efficiency, LG’s HVAC products at ISH 2023 demonstrate the quality and value that have made the company one of the industry’s biggest players.

Visitors to the Residential Solution booth can explore various solutions designed for private residences, including air source heat pumps (ASHP) employing low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, advanced Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems, LG’s reliable Water Heater, and the Energy Storage System (ESS) and Building Energy Control (BECON) solution for smart energy management.

Making its global debut at ISH 2023 is the brand-new Therma V™ R290 Monobloc for residential applications. The impressive ASHP utilizes R290 refrigerant, which has a GWP of three – far lower than the GWP of refrigerants commonly used in heating solutions. The Therma V R290 Monobloc also delivers dependable indoor heating to keep homes comfortably warm throughout the coldest months of the year.

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The LG Therma V series of high efficiency heat pump air conditioning systems is gaining wide popularity in the European market. Delivering a differentiated customer experience based on advanced technologies and convenient energy-saving features, LG’s outstanding ASHPs saw an increase in sales of more than 120 percent over the past year.

In the majority of European countries where the company’s HVAC business operates, including France and Germany, sales of LG heat pumps more than doubled in 2022.

As ASHP solutions, LG Therma V products use outdoor air to generate energy for cooling and heating, leading to significant gains in operational efficiency. LG Therma V utilizes 75 percent thermal energy harnessed from the air and 25 percent electricity, helping households to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

Another energy efficient LG solution in the spotlight at ISH 2023, the Multi V™ i Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system can be found in the company’s Commercial Solution booth. Equipped with LG’s highly evolved AI engine, the Multi V i improves energy savings by up to 24.7 percent
1
 via AI Smart Care, which uses spatial and situational learning to adjust cooling and heating power.

The solution also leverages LG’s AI Indoor Space Care to help maintain a indoor even temperature; automatically turning on the indoor units in a given area when occupants are detected, and turning them off again once the occupants have left.

“From the new Therma V R290 Monobloc to the Multi V i, our latest HVAC solutions demonstrate our commitment to promote a more energy efficient lifestyle,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to develop smart, energy-saving solutions and endeavor to step closer to carbon neutrality.”

Visitors to LG’s ISH 2023 exhibition booth (E69, 12.1 Hall, Messe Frankfurt) can experience the company’s full portfolio of cutting-edge HVAC solutions.

More info:
https://www.lg.com/my


LG Smart TV Take Learning to The Next Level with Masterclass

Millions of LG Customers Can Now Connect with and Learn

From The World’s Best in the Comfort of their Home via webOS

This month, LG Smart TV owners worldwide gain access to MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, allowing customers to access the platform directly on the big screen at home.

Available in LG’s Content Store on LG Smart TVs running webOS 4.0 (2018 TVs) up to the newly launched 2023 TVs, the MasterClass app can be easily accessed by voice command and is featured on Life’s Good Hub.

MasterClass subscribers will be able to get inspired from more than
180 instructors
 and classes across various categories, such as Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming and Writing, which means there is a class for almost every need and interest.

Viewers can step into food truck “godfather’s”
Roy Choi’s
 kitchen, design their career with Former Teen Vogue editor in chief and multimedia icon
Elaine Welteroth
, discover their inner negotiator with former lead FBI hostage negotiator
Chris Voss
, learn leadership from former CEO of PepsiCo
Indra Nooyi
 and relational intelligence from renowned psychotherapist
Esther Perel
 and much more of the world’s best, so that everyone can be inspired by their knowledge and stories.

New and existing MasterClass subscribers can learn and discover at a pace that best serves their lifestyle—in bite-size pieces or in a single binge, with each class featuring about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. Cinematic visuals and close-up demonstrations make viewers feel like they’re one-on-one with the instructors.

For those looking to learn by doing,
Sessions by MasterClass
offers a structured curriculum where members can roll up their sleeves, get hands-on and learn meaningful skills through step-by-step guidance from world-class instructors and an active community of peers.

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By introducing MasterClass to its Smart TVs, LG is demonstrating its commitment to offer more versatile home entertainment experiences that appeal to consumers’ unique preferences, needs and interests, with new educational services to be launched later this year.

Celebrating its 10
th
 anniversary in 2023, LG OLED TVs have pioneered and continue to lead the premium TV market, earning many accolades from journalists, and industry experts. LG OLED TVs are synonymous with superb picture quality, vibrant, accurate colors and deep blacks for images that are remarkably lifelike. As such, LG OLED TVs have become the preferred TV for many creators and studios.

The company is committed to exploring the broad possibilities presented by its self-lit technology as it starts a new decade of OLED leadership and innovation.


Link to Windows Instantly from Your Galaxy A series Smartphone

Ring, ring
 – a super important call is coming in, but whoops, you forgot where your phone is. Is it in the room? Is it in the kitchen? Argh, did you leave it by the bathroom sink
again
?! You look at your PC screen in panic as it shows the call is still ringing… oh wait, DUH! You can take the call from your PC because you have Link to Windows. You click to answer. The day is saved!

With Link to Windows on your Galaxy A series phones, you can now instantly access your notifications, texts, calls, photos, mobile apps and screen right on your Windows PC. The Galaxy A series brings awesome flagship-like experiences like Link to Windows and others to more people.

Calling and texting from your PC

One of the best Link to Windows features is calling and texting directly from your PC. When you’re swamped, you don’t have time to keep an eye on both devices. So, being able to manage everything on your PC helps you stay efficient and focused on what matters throughout a busy workday.

To make calls, pair your phone and Windows PC via Bluetooth, then click the “Calls” tab on your PC. In the “Calls” tab, there’s a search bar to browse your phone contacts and you’ll also be able to see a log of your recent calls. Sending text messages is just as simple.

Click the “Messages” tab to see all of your recent conversations, like you would on your phone. Select a recipient, type a message and hit “Send.” You can also copy and paste content like text or images between your PC and your phone to send as a message.

Accessing photos on your PC

Constantly emailing yourself photos so you can then download them onto your PC is such a hassle
and
 unnecessary. Link to Windows makes this process easier by letting you access up to 2,000 of your most recent photos on your phone directly from your PC. Click “Photos” to view your recent pictures, then drag and drop anything you’d like on your PC and voila.

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Mirror your Galaxy’s screen and use your mobile apps on your PC

Another awesome feature of Link to Windows is being able to mirror your Galaxy’s screen on your PC, giving you full access to both devices on one screen. You can then use your mobile apps on your PC, which you can control with your mouse or touchpad.

Go to the “Apps” tab to connect and allow your phone to cast to Windows. This can be great if you want to demonstrate an app to a group of people, or if you have apps that you check throughout the day, but want to have the ease of accessing them on one screen.

Link to Windows is extremely simple and intuitive to use. You can now work and socialise seamlessly and more conveniently on your Windows PC because your notifications, messages, calls, photos, emails, and whole Galaxy are easily accessible on that screen.

Score one for productivity and zero for procrastination!

Enjoy Link to Windows and other flagship-like experiences with your Galaxy A series today:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a-

series/


Make The Best of This Season With Ramadan Bertuah Dengan Huawei

Huawei is launching the Ramadan Bertuah dengan Huawei with deals up to RM219 through the holy month with a surprise lucky draw contest for their customers

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced
“Ramadan Bertuah dengan Huawei”
, an array of Ramadan-themed sales and freebies to celebrate the holy month. Effective today until 23 April, Huawei will be offering a Ramadan sale with incredible discounts and freebies so that you may observe Ramadan with the best tech offers. Throughout the promotion period, customers may save as much as RM219* with selected products!

In addition to this Ramadan blessing, Huawei will also be having a lucky draw contest during which every 10th customer who made purchases within the campaign period will be entitled to mysterious prizes such as HUAWEI Watch Fit (worth RM499) or Fitness & Health Gift Package (worth RM99). The winners will be revealed throughout the month of Ramadan on the Huawei Malaysia’s Official Website, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the announcements!

Here’s how you can improve your lucky for this ramadan!

To be entitled to the lucky draw contest, customers will only need comply with the instructions below;

Login to your account on the
Huawei Malaysia’s Official Website

Complete your order on any Huawei Products via the website

Only one (1) entry will be accepted per individual

Winner will be announced weekly throughout the month of Ramadan

Our top picks for your tech haul during Ramadan

SMARTPHONE
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
HUAWEI nova 10 Pro
Complimentary Huawei Band 7 worth RM219
HUAWEI nova 10
Complimentary Huawei Band 7 worth RM219
HUAWEI nova 10 SE
Complimentary Huawei Band 7 worth RM219
WEARABLES
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 46mm
Discount of up to RM100
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 42mm
Discount of up to RM200
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 SE
Discount of up to RM100
HUAWEI WATCH FIT (Active)
Discount of up to RM50
HUAWEI WATCH FIT (Leather)
Discount of up to RM50
AUDIO
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
HUAWEI Freebuds Pro 2
Discount of up to RM50

The
 Ramadan Bertuah dengan Huawei
 Promotion will be ongoing now until 22 April 2023 on
HUAWEI’s Official Website
. So don’t miss out on these great prices for a new Huawei’s companion this Ramadan.

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Maximize Productivity with ChatGPT: A Comprehensive Guide

There will always be times when we feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks we need to accomplish in a short time. And in those moments, finding time to rest our minds and just take a break can be difficult. However, with modern technologies improving our lives today, we can perform our responsibilities effectively and maximize productivity.

Recently, ChatGPT has been making headlines as the most recent AI-related technology. It has demonstrated ground-breaking qualities that we can apply in both professional and private settings. And today, you will learn how to get the most out of your day with ChatGPT. Let’s get started now!

ChatGPT: An Overview

ChatGPT, also known as Chatbot with Generative Pre-trained Transformer, is an AI-language model that responds to human input. It has the ability to generate natural conversations using contextually-appropriate language. This is because the AI-powered chatbot combines machine learning, deep learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Besides offering simple human-like conversations, ChatGPT has impressive abilities you can take advantage of. You can use it to write various content for you, be your virtual support, and many more. Its groundbreaking capabilities make it a popular tool today—utilized by many modern companies, such as
Omnnichat
.

ChatGPT just makes challenging tasks simple and in an instant. Let’s see how you can use it to maximize productivity.

A Guide To Using ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a revolutionary way to get your tasks done quickly and efficiently. Here are some of a few responsibilities that you can hand to the AI-powered chatbot:

Creating Your Schedule

It’s critical to have a schedule that you follow to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Luckily, you can use ChatGPT in place of taking a bit more time to organize your schedule. Simply enter whatever you wish to include in your daily agenda, and the tool will start working magic to build your schedule in an instant. And so that you wouldn’t forget any of your errands, put ChatGPT’s output in your calendar app or write them down in a notebook.

Generating Ideas

One of the most challenging tasks we perform is coming up with fresh, original ideas. And it eats up a lot of time too. Yet, ChatGPT will be there for you around-the-clock if you run out of creative gas.

Just ask the tool what you need, and you’ll be provided with helpful answers. For instance, your business needs new product concepts and marketing strategies. ChatGPT will give you novel and creative ideas to boost your brand awareness and make a name in the industry. What’s better is that you’ll get the answers in a couple of seconds. By using ChatGPT as your new brainstorming partner, you may avoid wasting all day searching for new concepts.

Writing

Another task in which you can use the fantastic capabilities of ChatGPT is writing. It can help you write blogs, scripts, or social media captions. Just enter the subject and the kind of content you need, and the tool will craft an output that requires little to no editing. You can even integrate ChatGPT into your CMS (Content Management System) for more convenient use.

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In addition to developing creative content, ChatGPT also allows you to manage customer service. It can produce automated responses that you can use to answer frequently asked questions. Plus, it may assist you in creating a variety of emails that are useful for generating more leads.

And if you don’t have time to carefully revise the content due to a tight schedule, you can request tips to improve it and apply quick revisions before submitting it for evaluation.

Doing Summarization Tasks

You can also use ChatGPT for the things that require summarization. As you might already know, reading every bit of information from a blog, book, or report takes a lot of time. The summarizing procedure will only increase the time required for it. Thus, to speed up all of these processes, you can leverage the power of ChatGPT.

All you have to do is paste the content you want to summarize after entering a prompt like “Summarize this text:” You’ll then get the condensed version of the material instantly. And if you choose to have a review or an abstract, ChatGPT can also get it done for you.

Coding

One of the best abilities of ChatGPT is that it can understand and interpret codes. Thus, utilizing it for
software development
 is ideal—writing code and fixing bugs for you. ChatGPT can identify issues with your codes, suggest fixes, and provide insightful information in a matter of seconds. But to make the result flawless, whenever you give instructions, try to leave a code template that the tool can use. That way, the result will be just like you prefer.

Final Thoughts

Indeed, ChatGPT is revolutionary and has the power to alter the way we go about our daily lives fundamentally. With this guide, you can now reduce the time spent on specific tasks and maximize productivity.

And aside from everything mentioned, you can also look for advice and ask for words of encouragement from the tool. Yes, you read that right! Whenever you need that boost of motivation to be productive, ChatGPT will be one chat away.

However, just like any other AI technology, ChatGPT may still misinterpret your queries and give incorrect responses. Therefore, only use its output to draft your first version rather than letting it complete your tasks. Constantly review it and do a little tweaking to ensure quality.


Maxis Business Spark Engage Series Continues to Put Spotlight on Digital Transformation

Spark Engage 2023 featured former F1 driver David Coulthard and F1 journalist Lee McKenzie who provided insights on how the F1 racing industry leverages tech to advance the sport

Engaging panel discussions with leaders from Maxis, Palo Alto Security and Holiday Tours

Maxis committed to bringing together the best of technologies to enable businesses to always be ahead in a changing world

Continuing to drive insightful conversations on digital transformation to empower Malaysian businesses, Maxis held its popular Maxis Business Spark Engage forum for enterprises to gain an advantage in an accelerating yet uncertain digital landscape.

At the event held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Maxis led a panel session that explored the topic of
“The Winning Formula to Build an Uncertainty Advantage”
. The panelists, featuring Kevin Lee, Maxis’ Head of Corporate and SME Segment, Ian Lim, Palo Alto Security’s Asia Pacific Field Chief Security Officer, and Lawrence Annies, Holiday Tours’ Vice President of Operations,  discussed key components needed to achieve such an advantage, including accelerating tech adoption, automating manual tasks, securing digital assets, and the benefits of partnering with the right IT solutions provider.

This year’s spotlight discussion featured a special guest, thirteen-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, who shared his insights with renowned F1 journalist and author Lee McKenzie on how technology had transformed the world of F1 racing. In resonating with the very competitive business environment, Coulthard emphasised the importance of trust, teamwork and passion in using real-time data to ensure precision and optimum results, as well as best practices that can be applied to any business.

“Digital transformation is a continuous journey and there’s always something new to discover in this tech-driven environment. This is why Maxis Business’ Spark series has grown into an important platform that provides an opportunity for businesses of any size to deep dive into important issues that can be addressed collectively, discuss solutions and benefit from insightful knowledge and experiences,” said Kevin Lee.

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This is the fourth year that Maxis has organised the Maxis Business Spark series, a platform to discuss challenges and share insightful knowledge in the digital economy. Spark Engage 2023 marks the newest iteration of the event, which continues to serve as a valuable opportunity for businesses to learn from industry experts, network, and collaborate with peers.

The exclusive forum attracted a diverse range of prominent business leaders comprising Chief IT Officers, Directors, and Heads of IT Departments representing major SMEs, large corporations and government organizations. Recognizing that successful digital transformation requires teamwork and strong partnerships, Maxis Business is committed to being a reliable partner to our customers.

With a proven track record of helping organizations adopt and benefit from technology, we understand the unique challenges that businesses face today and provide the right solutions, network, and expertise to help them to Always Be Ahead in changing world.

To learn more about how Maxis Business can help accelerate your digital journey, visit:
https://business.maxis.com.my/en/campaign/maxis-right-expertise/


Maxis eKelas Portal and App Primed to Elevate Students’ Digital Learning Experience

Launches newly enhanced Maxis eKelas portal and mobile app for better user experience

New features include a user-friendly interface, personalised learning recommendations with performance analytics, gamified learning experience with daily challenges and rewards.

Two new subjects – Bahasa Malaysia and History – added to eKelas for Form 4 and Form 5 students

Maxis’ flagship community programme, eKelas, aims to improve the academic performance of students in rural communities. As an after-school digital learning initiative for students from Year 4 to Form 5, the programme brings learning enrichment in a fun and vibrant way and provides access to quality education content, in line with the Malaysian School Syllabus.

Focusing on Science, Mathematics, English, eKelas students are exposed to experiential learning through a combination of live tutorials, group learning, competitions and digital content via the eKelas portal and app.

Maxis is pleased to announce that it has launched the enhanced eKelas portal and mobile app. Both platforms now have a refreshed user-friendly interface with new features including personalised learning recommendations with performance analytics, gamified learning experiences with daily challenges plus a reward system.

At the same time, eKelas has included two new subjects on its platform – Bahasa Malaysia and History – for Form 4 and Form 5 students.

“Today’s digital world enables students to take advantage of technology and the internet to consume knowledge on demand. We want to continuously improve their experience, and the enhanced portal and app will make digital learning more exciting. Our aspiration is to reach out to even more students to provide learning content for self-paced studies,” said Goh Seow Eng, Maxis Chief Executive Officer.

The eKelas mobile app enables students with the convenience and flexibility of learning on the go. With the new upgrades, students can also now join eKelas’ signature campaigns such as the HIP English StoryFest Competition and Misi Jelajah Digital STEM Competition directly from the app. Applications for eKelas’ Anugerah Gemilang, the student grant scheme for most progressed students, can also be submitted via the app.

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At an event held at Menara Maxis, over 60 students from various schools, teachers and parents as well as winners from last year’s eKelas HIP English Storyfest and STEM competitions were present to receive their prizes and join fun activities which included an exclusive storytelling and STEM-activity workshop. The competition winners were awarded new devices to help them with their digital learning.

Comments from students and teacher on the enhanced eKelas app:

“I’m loving the design and is super easy to navigate and access the content!” –
Nurul Saidatul Syaheeda, a Form 5 student from from SMK Sibu Jaya
.

“The new features of the portal and app are amazing and will help me through my SPM studies.” –
Muhammad Aiman Farhan, a Form 5 student from SMK Bukit Bandaraya

“Student and teachers are able to track the learning progress easily and sustain the learning momentum.” –  C
ikgu Chew Ann Phin from SMK Sungai Besar

Maxis eKelas today provides a complete digital learning experience, including opportunities for students to take part in annual campaigns like English and STEM competitions as well as the opportunity to apply for the
Anugerah Gemilang
 student grant.

For more information or to register for eKelas, please visit
www.ekelas.com.my
 or download the eKelas mobile app from
App Store
 or
Google Play
.


Types of Mechanical Pipe Materials Used In the Industrial Sector

It might be challenging to choose the pipe material that is appropriate for your plumbing project because there are so many different types of pipe materials available. Even the material must match that of the
electronic flow control valve
 material for smooth flow.  Understanding the characteristics of each type of pipe material, from sturdy plastics to cost-effective metals, is crucial when selecting which is best for your project.

UPVC and PVC Pipe:

PVC pipe which is also known as polyvinyl chloride pipe is a well-liked pipe material because of its affordability and toughness and compatibility with the air flow control valve. PVC pipes are often utilized in both industrial and domestic settings. They are non-toxic and have a high level of corrosion resistance.

Similar to PVC pipes but with greater UV protection, UPVC pipes connected with pneumatic flow control valves are appropriate for outdoor applications. These two pipe materials should be taken into consideration if you require a reliable and inexpensive piping alternative.

HDPE:

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe is a flexible, long-lasting material frequently used in plumbing and home improvement projects. Heat, chemical, and corrosion-resistant HDPE pipes are available in the market today.

They are ideal for a range of applications because they maintain their structural integrity even when subjected to severe temperatures. The flexible joints of HDPE pipes should not be put close to seismic lines or vibration sources.

Copper Pipe:

Because of its durability, dependability, easy connection with electronic flow control valves,  and strength, copper is a preferred material in the plumbing sector. This kind of pipe is sturdy but lightweight, making it simple to install while still being able to withstand high-pressure applications.

Furthermore resistant to corrosion, copper can survive extremely high or low temperatures without breaking or suffering any harm.

Moreover, copper pipes are simple to tailor for any plumbing project since they are available in a range of diameters. Moreover, copper’s antibacterial qualities aid in preventing the growth of bacteria inside pipes.

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Steel Pipe:

Due to their strength and longevity, galvanized steel pipes are a great alternative for plumbing purposes. This particular kind of pipe is constructed from a steel alloy that has undergone the hot-dip galvanizing process. This contributes to its resistance to wear and corrosion.

These pipes are adaptable for any project and simple to install because they are available in a range of lengths and sizes. When looking for a durable, lightweight material that can survive damage from severe chemicals or the environment, galvanized steel piping is a fantastic choice.

Carbon Steel Pipe:

Carbon steel and stainless steel are also frequently used for piping connections with electronic flow control valves. While its durability is not nearly as good as that of galvanized steel, carbon steel offers a wide variety of tensile attributes. It is also very resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for outside plumbing systems or applications that involve severe chemicals.

With the additional benefits of being non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant, stainless steel pipes are ideal for use in food processing and medical equipment. Although stainless steel is more costly than carbon steel, it has more strength and is ideal for applications that call for a robust, long-lasting material.


Philips’ Gaming Brand Launches New Immersive Gaming Monitor – Philips Evnia 34M2C8600

Diversifying the gaming world with its presence and technical features, Philips’ newest brand, Evnia, today released its latest monitor. This monitor, named Philips Evnia 34M2C8600, focuses on giving its customers an immersive gameplay experience, thanks to its QD OLED curved display, true black, self-illuminating pixels, and rapid 175 Hz refresh rates with DisplayHDR ™ True Black 400 for ultra-smooth, brilliant images with incredible shadow details.

Introducing Philips Evnia

Philips Evnia was launched in October 2022 with the intention of reinventing the rules in the gaming industry. The brand’s motto, Reinvent the Rules, is a representative message about spreading inclusiveness in the gaming industry, and Philips Evnia bases its manifesto on creating an environment for everyone through its products. With their newest monitor, Philips Evnia 34M2C8600, they aim to do just that.

“Evnia’s new gaming monitor is designed for everyone. One of the features that makes this monitor stand out is the Ambiglow feature; it showcases what Evnia is all about: innovation, friendliness, openness, and a touch of playfulness,” Xeni Bairaktari, Global Marketing Lead of Philips Monitors and IT Accessories, said. “The Ambiglow feature allows each gamer to set the mood, or the ambiance, of the room. This allows each gamer to feel comfortable and personalize their gaming experience.”

Philips Evnia 34M2C8600

Along with Ambiglow, the Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 features Display HDR True Black 400 for shadowing, UltraWide QHD 3440 X 1440 pixels for crystal clear imagery, and 175 Hz refresh rates and 0.1 ms response time for smooth gameplay. In addition, the new curved monitor is equipped with a USB-C port, 90 W power delivery, MultiView PIP/PBP mode, USB KVM switch, and a 150mm height adjustment stand for an experience spoiled for choice.

QD-OLED, the most notable feature of 34M2C8600, features top-notch coloring and vibrant visuals through a merge of two technologies: OLED panel and quantum dot (QD) technology. By combining these two technologies into one feature, the new Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 monitor presents visuals that appear vivid and life-like, with accurate color and contrast reproduction for unlimited gaming experiences.

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Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 Availability
The Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 will be available starting March and product availability may vary by country.

For additional information on Philips Evnia models:
https://www.evnia.philips


New Generation of Malaysians Shop Value-Based Online

New generations of Malaysians are shopping with purpose online
 — Shopee’s marketplace data shows online consumers are three times more likely to buy products that promote smarter consumption in 2023 than in 2020.Malaysians are increasingly searching for keywords such as ‘pre-loved’, ‘pre-owned’, ‘warehouse clearance’, ‘demo unit’ and ‘thrift’ over ‘new’.

Over the last three years, Shopee marketplace saw consumers putting value-based shopping into practice with a total 1.4 million items sold
 that were demo units, warehouse clearance items with minor defects, bundled goods, and also pre-owned products.
50% of these were FMCG categories Baby and Toys, Groceries and Pets, and Health and Beauty
, 27% pre-owned fashion, 17% lifestyle items (Home and Living, Outdoor Sports, Hobbies, Games and Books) and the remainder used Electronics.

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing at Shopee Malaysia,
said, “Value-based shopping is clearly the future. Generation Z shoppers on our marketplace are telling us with their keyword searches that
for every 6 times they look for something new, 4 other times, they are looking for something pre-loved
, recycled, reused or display units. They are exercising their purchasing power in a very deliberate way, and it’s humbling to be able to meet the needs of this group of consumers by connecting them to sellers who are aligned with their values.”

“Shopee makes it easy for Malaysian sellers with stocks to clear to list their pre-loved goods and describe and show users the conditions they are authentically in so that people can make smarter shopping decisions. In February 2023, we saw an estimated 15% increase in pre-loved SKU listings compared to the same month last year. We believe that we make it easier for our consumers to shop with more value online,” Soh concluded.

The most popular warehouse clearance supplies were hand sanitisers as Malaysians increased their need for personal hygiene protection. As households economised on spending, overstock but affordable skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products were hot in demand. Unsurprisingly, shoppers also chose ‘pre-owned’ over ‘new’ with baby and children accessories, baby and children toys, and pet accessories that get outgrown with age.

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Influencers’ content on Shopee Live has also been shifting to cater to value-based and purposeful shopping decisions.
Throughout the last three years, livestream sellers recorded four times more pre-loved orders sold
 and twice as much live streaming content for pre-owned products compared to new products. This could be attributed to the authenticity generated by influencers demonstrating pre-loved units in their genuine condition along with positive messages shaping sustainable mindsets.

Shoppers keen to support recommerce can type the following keywords on Shopee’s search bar: “pre-loved”, “bundled”, “warehouse clearance”, “thrift”, “second hand”, “used”, “demo unit” and “pre-owned”. In addition, users can find titles for preloved Live Streams available to view in the Shopee mobile app.

Shopee users should also note that from 24 March, Shopee has introduced ‘Change of Mind’, a free return and refund feature for the entire Fashion segment on the marketplace, to enable a ‘want not, waste not’ mindset this Ramadan and Raya.


New Stylish vivo V27 Series Coming This 30 March

vivo officially announces that its newest V series – vivo V27 is launching in Malaysia this 30 March 2023. Equipped with unique features such as Aura Light Portrait and colour-changing Emerald Green, vivo V27 is designed to offer great user experience while staying trendy.

Using vivo’s proprietary colour-changing technology, vivo V27’s lighter shade of Emerald Green will slowly change to an elegant dark green when exposed to sunshine. As a result, users can own a phone in two distinct colours. vivo V27 is also available in two other colour offerings – Flowing Gold and Noble Black.

vivo V27 also features the thinnest 3D curved screen in vivo’s history, and weighs only 180g, which makes the device lightweight and comfortable to carry.

From 16 to 31 March 2023, customers who are interested in the vivo V27 can now make pre-orders for their device and stand a chance to win a mystery gift. To participate, just book for a device by making a RM100 deposit, where lucky winners stand a chance to win a vivo V27. Pre-order winners will be announced on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page according to the dates below:

Prizes:
Announcement Date:
Grand prize:
1x vivo V27 (8GB+256GB)
31 March 2023
Second prize:
6x vivo Sports Wireless Earphones
27 March 2023
Third prize:
8x Joyong Braising Beaker
27 March 2023

For more information, follow vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook
Page
.

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New Synology BC500 and TC500, Versatile All-Weather Bullet and Turret Cameras For Smart Surveillance

Synology is excited to announce the release of the BC500 and TC500, versatile all-weather bullet and turret cameras for smart surveillance. The Synology BC500 and TC500 feature advanced AI capabilities, exceptional video quality, and seamless integration with the Surveillance Station video management system.

“The BC500 and TC500 are excellent IP cameras for any business or organization,” said Lori Hsieh, Product Manager for Synology Cameras. “Combining these cameras with Synology Surveillance Station provides an unparalleled user experience. From deployment to monitoring and archiving of footage, advanced functionality is made easily accessible to customers, ensuring that their security needs are met at all times.”

The BC500’s bullet form factor (left) is highly suitable for outdoor surveillance while the ceiling-mounted TC500 (right) is a great fit for indoor use.

All-weather IP cameras for crisp footage, night and day

The BC500 and TC500 feature 5 megapixel sensors that record at 2880×1620 resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS) and have a 110° horizontal viewing angle, providing detailed, smooth video with wide area coverage.

With an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, night vision range of up to 30 meters, and multi-exposure HDR capability, both cameras are suitable for indoor and outdoor use alike. They allow users to monitor corridors and hallways, large open spaces like warehouses and parking lots, and diverse environments like museums at any time of the day.

Camera-based AI to power smart surveillance

On-camera AI ensures data privacy while providing timely and accurate alerts.

The BC500 and TC500 are equipped with powerful on-camera AI capabilities that provide users with timely and accurate alerts, enabling faster incident response. Features including People and Vehicle Detection, Intrusion Detection, and Instant Search allow users to more reliably identify potential threats, quickly investigate areas of interest, and track down and retrieve relevant footage.

Designed for Surveillance Station, device licenses not required

The BC500 and TC500 are designed to integrate seamlessly with Surveillance Station. All camera configuration and network settings can be managed directly within the Synology NAS-hosted environment. In addition, Synology cameras do not require purchase or activation of Surveillance Station device licenses, streamlining the setup process, enabling easy migration, and reducing deployment costs.

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A reliable and secure surveillance solution

Synology’s new cameras boast failover edge storage, ensuring continuous recording in case of connectivity issues. Effortless firmware updates with configurable schedules help admins keep these cameras up-to-date with the latest security patches, while HTTPS and SRTP support ensure security and privacy through encryption of video and data streams.

Both BC500 and TC500 are NDAA and TAA compliant.

The BC500 and TC500 are NDAA and TAA compliant, meaning that they meet the standards and security requirements for procurement by the US federal government and are a safe choice for surveillance installers and security systems integrators.

The new Synology BC500 and TC500 cameras in a nutshell:

Onboard AI capabilities include people, vehicle, and intrusion detection

Instant Search speeds up searches for events of interest

5 MP @ 30 FPS

Substream up to 1080p @ 15 FPS

Wide 110° horizontal viewing angle

IK10-rated for impact resistance (TC500)

Support automatic firmware update schedules

Camera configuration directly in Surveillance Station

No device license purchase or activation required

US NDAA and TAA compliant

3-year hardware warranty

Availability

The Synology BC500 is available in select regions starting today. The TC500 will be available from April 2023. Launch dates vary by region. For more information, please visit
https://www.synology.com/products/camera-500


Nothing Ear (2) – The Ultimate Hi-Res Audio Certified True Wireless Earbuds

Better sound. Better clarity. Just better.

London-based consumer tech brand Nothing has launched Ear (2), a set of true wireless earbuds that celebrates Nothing’s iconic transparent design with elite engineering and next-level personalization for the ultimate audio experience.

Ear (2) delivers an authentic sound experience, boasting Hi-Res Audio certification and LHDC 5.0 technology. Users can also create their own Personal Sound Profile by completing a hearing test through the Nothing X app. Ear (2) will then adjust the equaliser settings accordingly in real-time for optimal sound quality.

The earbuds feature an 11.6 mm custom driver for deep, powerful bass and crystal-clear highs, and a new dual-chamber design enhances the overall sound quality with smoother airflow. Moreover, Ear (2) features Dual Connection for easy device switching, improved wind-proof and crowd-proof Clear Voice Technology, and Personalised Active Noise Cancellation that adapts to the unique shape of a user’s ear canal.

“We are excited to introduce Ear (2) as a significant upgrade to our debut product Ear (1), which sold over 600,000 units,” said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing. “With Ear (2), we’ve re-engineered everything from the ground up and utilised cutting-edge technology to create the ultimate personal listening experience.”

Truly Authentic Sound

Ear (2) is Hi-Res Audio certified for a truly immersive sound experience that transports you to the recording studio. LHDC 5.0 codec technology ensures that even the finest sound details are delivered to an industry-leading standard, transmitting frequencies up to 24 bit/192 kHz at speeds of up to 1 Mbps.

Featuring an 11.6 mm dynamic driver with a custom diaphragm, Ear (2) boasts enhanced acoustic performance. The redesigned combination of polyurethane and graphene materials delivers even richer high frequencies and deeper, softer bass. Plus, the unique dual-chamber design creates a larger space for smoother airflow and even clearer sound.

Re-engineered Brilliance

Ear (2) is a mighty refinement compared to Nothing’s first-generation audio product. It provides users with a more personalised and seamless listening experience, catering to their everyday needs. Including Dual Connection, Personal Sound Profile, and Nothing’s most advanced Clear Voice Technology and Active Noise Cancellation yet.

Dual Connection

Ear (2) offers Dual Connection, which allows users to connect to two devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch between playing music or receiving calls. For instance, if a user is enjoying music on their laptop and receives a call on their phone, Ear (2) will automatically alert them of the incoming call. They can easily answer the call using the press control of the earbud, and when the call is finished, the earbuds will automatically resume playing music from the laptop.

Personal Sound Profile

Nothing set out to create an audio product that could cater to each individual’s listening requirements. Ear (2) allows users to create a Personal Sound Profile with their hearing ID. After taking a hearing test in the Nothing X app, Ear (2) adjusts the equaliser levels in real-time to match the user’s hearing for an optimal listening experience.

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Clear Voice Technology

For the clearest calls, Ear (2) features Nothing’s best Clear Voice Technology yet. With three high-definition microphones on each earbud and an AI noise reduction algorithm that can filter out over 20 million sound samples, Ear (2) can eliminate background noise and enhance the user’s voice during calls in real-time.

Active Noise Cancellation

Ear (2) is engineered with Nothing’s best noise cancellation technology yet, achieving up to 40 dB of noise reduction. With Personalised Active Noise Cancellation tailored to the exact shape of a user’s ear canal and Adaptive Mode that automatically adjusts the noise reduction level based on your environment in real-time, Ear (2) provides the optimal noise cancellation experience.

Enhanced Performance

Ear (2) can deliver up to 36 hours of music playback after a full charge of the charging case (with ANC turned off). With fast charge, it can deliver up to 8 hours on a 10-minute charge. Ear (2) also supports wireless charging up to 2.5W and can reverse charge on compatible devices like the Nothing Phone (1).

Ear (2) is built to withstand everyday needs with an IP54 water-resistance rating for its earbuds, while the charging case is IP55 for extra peace of mind.

For a more comfortable and precise user experience, Ear (2) has press controls to avoid any accidental touches and discomfort of tapping into the ear canal. Users can skip tracks, switch between noise cancellation modes, and adjust volume – all with a press. The controls can be customised for individual needs in the Nothing X app, which is a one-stop-shop for everything Ear (2) and is available to download from the Google Play Store and the App Store.

Quick Connection

Ear (2) supports Google Fast Pair on Android devices and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows devices. Once connected to the Phone (1) in Game Mode, the earbuds will automatically turn on Low Lag Mode for an enhanced gaming experience. For non-Phone (1) users, they need to manually turn on Low Lag Mode in the Nothing X app.

Price and Availability

Ear (2) will be priced at RM 599 and will be available first on Crossover starting from 23 March at 12am while preorders and free tryouts experience are available at selected stores at

YES Experience Store Lot 10

DirectD Gadget Mega Store Petaling Jaya

TMT Mid Valley Megamall

Vivid Concepts, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

TacMobile, Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi

From 8 April, Ear (2) will go on general sale across all stores of Nothing’s partners in Malaysia both online and offline, including flagship e-commerce stores on Lazada and Shopee.


NTT Launches Scalable, Cloud-Native Managed Detection and Response Security Service

New security analytics offering integrates threat intelligence with correlated data from various sources across the enterprise, providing threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response

NTT Ltd.
, a leading global IT infrastructure and services company, today announced the launch of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) security service to help companies achieve business performance objectives through improved cyber resilience. The cloud-native, analytics-driven offering combines human and machine expertise with leading technologies and threat intelligence to reduce the mean time to detect and respond to cyber attacks.

The MDR service is built on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft’s leading next-gen security information and event management (SIEM) platform, powered by AI, automation, and threat intelligence. Sentinel enables organizations to collect data at scale across all users, devices, apps, and infrastructure, both on-prem and in multicloud environments.

Using analytics, machine learning, and threat intelligence, the service hunts for suspicious activities and minimizes false positives. With built-in orchestration and automation of common tasks, enterprises can respond to incidents rapidly and remotely isolate threats.

This latest offering represents another step forward in NTT and Microsoft’s multi-year Strategic Alliance Agreement (SCA) signed in 2020. Since then, the two companies have collaborated to build advanced solutions in public, private and edge cloud, data & AI, digital & app innovation, modern workplace, and now most recently in security.

With over 25 years of Microsoft experience, including 5000+ Microsoft engineers, and more than 10,000 Microsoft certifications, NTT provides an advanced combination of application and systems integration, advisory and managed cloud, and security services that are built using Microsoft platforms and can be delivered globally.

“Organizations are typically utilizing a patchwork of security technologies that lack alignment,” said Charlie Li, Senior Executive Vice President: Managed Cloud and Infrastructure Services, NTT Ltd. “This disjointed approach has left businesses often unable to detect hard-to-find threats and lacking the necessary agility to mitigate them. Many are simply adding more security layers, increasing complexity, and generating even more logs and alerts that go untreated.”

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“NTT’s MDR service helps organizations stay ahead of attackers and has a direct impact on workforce productivity and customer satisfaction through real-time and long-term threat correlation, advanced analytics, and continuous monitoring of digital transactions. It delivers a strong cyber-resilience posture, directly impacting an organization’s operational, financial, and resource resilience,” he added.

“Our research indicates that IT security professionals are in high demand, largely driven by more threats that have sprouted with the expansion of today’s hybrid workforce and the magnitude of the increased volume of digital transactions impacting businesses,” said Craig Robinson, Research VP, International Data Corporation (IDC). “MDR services are greatly assisting organizations in taking a pro-active stance to protect all forms of digital transactions and providing those organizations with high-impact, real-time, advanced analytics and professionals 24X7X365.”

“We’re extremely pleased to expand on our existing strategic relationship with NTT through the launch of the new MDR service, based on Microsoft Sentinel, to further help protect and support our joint customers,” said Csaba Deme, General Manager, Global Security Sales at Microsoft.

NTT is well-positioned to enhance its strategic partnership with Microsoft, having earned the esteemed Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider status, as well as 8 Specializations. NTT is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and boasts a strong legacy with over 20 Microsoft Partner Awards, including the prestigious Partner of the Year.

The global managed detection and response market size is predicted to increase from
$2.6B in 2022 to $5.6B by 2027
. Some of the factors that are driving market growth include shortage of skilled cyber security professionals and budget constraints, government regulations, and strict compliance for adoption of MDR services.

NTT’s MDR base service includes service tiers and deployment options, as well as support for add-ons that provide additional capabilities to expand detection capabilities and response actions. Current add-ons are MDR for Endpoint and Security Device Management (SecDM) for MDR, for Security Devices and Services.

To find out more about NTT’s Managed Detection and Response service
click here
.


Okta Announces New Identity Verification Feature for Zoom Video Conferencing and Collaboration

Okta Authentication for End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) available to all paid Zoom customers

Okta, Inc.
,the leading independent identity provider, today announced a new identity verification feature within Zoom that leverages Okta to authenticate a meeting attendee’s identity by email in Zoom meetings using end-to-end encryption (E2EE). This identity authentication and attestation, powered by Okta, can help independently determine if a meeting guest is who they say they are.
Okta Authentication for E2EE is available for all Zoom’s paid customers. Zoom account admins can enable Okta Authentication for E2EE in the
Security
 tab of the
Zoom Web Portal
. Once the Zoom account admin has enabled this feature, a meeting attendee can enable sharing of their identity by turning on the feature in their individual settings.
Depending on a user’s organization’s settings, they may get verified automatically or be redirected to the Okta web page to finish authentication with their login credentials for two-factor authentication.
Once a meeting attendee is authenticated, a blue shield with a lock will appear next to their username in the meeting participant list. Anyone participating in the meeting can hover over the icon to see a card that displays authenticated information about that person, including their company domain and corresponding Okta-verified email address.

“Flexible work underscores the need for a robust set of identity and access management tactics. Building this strategic feature with Okta directly into Zoom’s E2EE meetings allows our users and customers to take an ‘always verify, never trust’ approach, while reducing the need to toggle between disparate solutions,” said Ricky Kapur, Head of Asia Pacific, Zoom. “Zoom video conferencing is striving to add an extra layer of security to virtual communication while maintaining our seamless and consistent experience.”

Apply Zero Trust to Zoom video encrypted meetings

Participant impersonation in meetings is another form of social engineering that’s become increasingly sophisticated. This makes protecting personal information more important and challenging than ever. Collaboration apps must adopt Identity verification best practices like single-sign-on and two-factor authentication.
In addition to these core competencies,
 the Zero Trust security framework
 is exploding in adoption. Okta’s latest
 State of Zero Trust security report
 revealed that 97% of companies surveyed either had a Zero Trust initiative in place or would have one in place in the coming 12-18 months.

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Embraced by the enterprise and government agencies, zero trust’s core principle is
“never trust, always verify.
” With a
 Zero Trust approach
, strong Identity and access controls are a requirement, especially with a workforce that operates in diverse, dynamic environments.
By leveraging Okta to apply a Zero Trust approach to Zoom, IT and security teams can help their organizations reduce security risks—without sacrificing user experience.
“Okta has always been at the forefront of innovation. We were one of the first to treat Identity and Access Management as an independent platform, recognizing its integral role in digital customer experiences. We continue the innovation journey as Zoom’s first and exclusive partner to verify the email identities of users in end-to-end encrypted meetings,” said Ben Goodman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific & Japan, Okta.
“Once again, Okta has demonstrated its position as an open and vendor-neutral platform that allows customers, partners and ISVs to develop and integrate Okta’s Identity solutions within their apps and technologies, ultimately letting anyone anywhere to safely use any technology.”


Omnichat Unveils AI Chatbot integrated with ChatGPT, Empowering Chat Commerce in Multiple Messaging Platforms

Omnichat as a leading omni-channel chat commerce solution provider, launches “Omni AI” – a new chatbot integrated with ChatGPT 3.5. The integration has created seamless communications with artificial intelligence across multiple messaging platforms covering WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, LINE.

Leveraging the most advanced AI language model, Omni AI serves as a digital assistant of retailers to handle customers’ enquiry, recommend products as well as facilitate marketing campaign planning with automated customer support, marketing and sales service.

Omnichat launches AI Chatbot integrated with ChatGPT, applying in WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram & LINE with automated customer service, marketing and sales.

Achieving 300% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth in the past three consecutive years, Omnichat empowers 5,000+ companies around the globe includingOSIM, Timberland, Logitech, Sa Sa, Venchi, Eu Yan Sang, etc. In 2022, the company helped retailers generate US$600 million in Gross Merchandise Value, which was a 230% YoY growth. Daily active social messenger users through Omnichat reached 23 million and the conversion rate facilitated by Omnichat was 500% higher than the average of eShop.

The incorporation of ChatGPT into Omnichat’s all-in-one messaging platform marks a significant development in transforming customer engagement through AI-powered chatbots. “With its conversational capabilities, Omni AI is more capable to understand the preference of customers and facilitate retailers to generate higher conversions across multiple messaging platforms,” Alan Chan, Founder & CEO of Omnichat remarked.

“Combing with our online-merge-offline sales solution and customer journey which pair with revenue tracking across online and offline channels, we are excited to see how Omni AI can further enable retailers to drive revenue growth to the next level”, he added.

With a presence in Asia Pacific, Omnichat is planning to expand to global markets within this year. The team grows 5 times from 2022 to over 100 staff now. The company is looking for the next round of funding. “With the power of OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology, we aim to develop the first US$10 billion SaaS company in Asia in future,” Alan said.

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For more information or request a trial of Omni AI, please visit
https://blog.omnichat.ai/chatgpt-202303/


OPPO Find N2 Flip Debuts in Malaysia with Industry’s Shallowest Crease for an Extraordinary Experience

OPPO Find N2 Flip combines a revolutionary vertical cover screen – the largest of its kind, with a long-lasting, fast-charging battery and a host of flagship experiences.

Pre-order OPPO Find N2 Flip from 2
nd
 to 10
th
 March 2023 and be entitled to receive freebies worth RM637.

Pre-orders are available at My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Store, OPPO Official Online Store, Telco Partners, E-comm partners (
Shopee

and
Lazada
) and our Chain-store partners.

OPPO today announced the Find N2 Flip is now available in Malaysia! Combining the largest cover screen of its kind with day-long battery life and SUPERVOOC flash charging, Find N2 Flip takes foldables from the fringes to the forefront in a compact, sleek, awesome way.

The new OPPO Find N2 Flip puts an industry-leading cover screen into palms and pockets, challenging what we’ve come to expect from small form-factor foldables. Despite its light weight and pocketable size, Find N2 Flip’s vertical cover screen turns OPPO’s debut flip phone into an incredible photography tool. The tall cover screen also features powerful widgets that help users stay on top of their notifications, and it’s big enough to showcase meaningful information, so there’s no need to open your flip phone constantly.

Empowered by world-class hardware, a flagship camera system with a Sony IMX890 sensor, MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ power, ultra-fast dual-SIM 5G connectivity, and best-in-class charging speeds, Find N2 Flip marks the start of a new chapter for OPPO and flip phones on the whole.

“Every aspect of Find N2 Flip reflects OPPO’s mission to enrich real-world experiences. We combined industry-leading engineering and innovation with intuitive design principles. So Find N2 Flip’s design is burdenless – each component moving in harmony, as it marries a powerful cover screen with a compromise-free package, elevated by subtle, rich flourishes.”
 –
Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer, OPPO.

Redefining the Cover Screen

Measuring 3.26 inches, Find N2 Flip’s cover screen is the largest of any flip phone currently available. Its extra size makes everything easier to do, so the big screen is a bona fide fumble-free zone, whether taking selfies or checking notifications.

Its vertical orientation is also game-changing, allowing the cover screen to display as many as six notifications in one view – that’s industry-leading for a flip phone.

Quickly reply to messages in mainstream messenger apps, toggle settings, record a voice note, answer a call and more – all without picking up or opening your phone. And with less need to engage fully, you can regain control over your digital balance while staying connected.

Balancing its useful features with fun, playful moments, Find N2 Flip’s cover screen is also home to one of five interactive pets. Choose between a bird, cat, dog, hamster or rabbit, and you’ll have company whenever you fire it up. From playful to laugh-out-loud, set a GIF as your cover screen wallpaper for memes on loop, and if you’re a Bitmoji fan, your sticker pack can be your AOD (always-on display). In addition to Bitmoji and OMOJI stickers, the AOD also displays helpful insights: the time, date, power status, and notifications.

Rather than create a loud, attention-grabbing aesthetic for Find N2 Flip’s design, OPPO dialled down the visual volume, so the phone’s style acts as a backdrop upon which the cover screen shines.

With polished aluminium sides, a fingerprint-resistant glass cover and a unique micro-etched wave pattern across the hinge, the Find N2 Flip feels rich in the hand at the same time has a simplified design, and is available in two colours: Astral Black and Moonlit Purple.

Weighing at just 191g and measuring 7.45mm when open, Find N2 Flip is compact and light, and with its micro-arc, precision curved glass back cover, it feels like it truly belongs in your hand, whether open or closed.

And as you use the phone, its immense 6.8-inch E6 AMOLED display is picture perfect, with its cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio and smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Viewability is also excellent across environments thanks to an advanced Anti-Reflection film and up to 1600 nits of brightness.

The Best Flip Phone Camera

Find N2 Flip’s flagship 50MP main camera features a large Sony IMX890 sensor with an f/1.8 lens – a strong foundation for incredible imaging.

See more and capture with confidence, as the largest cover screen of any flip phone gives you the clearest selfie preview available. And if you’re taking a photo or video of someone else, fire up Dual Preview so they can see how they look.

Find N2 Flip’s 17:9 aspect ratio cover screen is the same vertical orientation as your phone’s camera sensor, keeping cropping to a minimum for maximum detail.

Unlock even more creativity with FlexForm Mode, made possible by the New Generation Flexion Hinge, as Find N2 Flip holds its position mid-fold between 45º and 110º for waist-level dynamic angles, and evocative 4K time-lapse video.

FlexForm Mode also turns your flip phone into a tripod-steady, hands-free camera. Just part-fold it, place it on a surface and then trigger the shutter release with an open palm gesture – perfect for group shots. It also harnesses the power of the 32MP selfie camera. With its Sony IMX709 sensor, autofocus, and wide-angle lens, rest the phone down for a high-quality hands-free video call, with FlexForm mode optimized for apps like WhatsApp and Zoom.

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Co-developed with the legendary camera manufacturer Hasselblad, Find N2 Flip captures pro-grade colours, while highlighting a fully featured Professional Mode, and its unique XPAN mode freezes time in a wide, cinematic frame.

Much more than just a photography champion, Find N2 Flip’s in-house imaging NPU, MariSilicon X, boosts night video to capture ultra-clear 4K footage in low light, and you can also hold the phone part-folded and sideways, just like a camcorder for a steadier grip.

Tested to over 400,000 folds

Much of what makes Find N2 Flip incredible is made possible by its New Generation Flexion Hinge, which works in harmony with the main display to create a robust, folding screen with an incredibly subtle crease.

The hinge’s miniaturized design is made up of fewer components than the original Flexion Hinge, and in its intricate simplicity, OPPO has achieved a new standard of mechanical stability. The New Generation Flexion Hinge is also more compact than ever, creating more space for a larger cover screen and a higher-capacity, faster-charging battery.

Just as with Find N and Find N2, there is no hinge gap when you close the Find N2 Flip, so it keeps dust out, and OPPO appointed TÜV Rheinland to test its durability independently. The phone is certified to withstand over 400,000 folds and unfolds at standard room temperature. That’s equivalent to opening and closing the phone around 100 times a day for more than ten years, and it’s also tested up to 100,000 times at 50ºC and 95 per cent humidity, and at -20ºC.

OPPO also iterated its New Generation Flexion Hinge to guide the screen into the gentlest folding angle possible, creating a water drop shaped fold that results in a significantly shallower, narrower crease than other flip phones when unfolded. In addition to being incredibly subtle to the eye, it also feels virtually imperceptible to the touch for an uncompromised, flat-screen experience.

The Longest Lasting and Fastest Charging Flip Phone

Find N2 Flip crams a massive 4,300mAh battery into its compact body. This is the biggest battery in any flip phone by a huge margin.

A long-lasting battery is the result of continuous efforts to redesign everything from the hinge to the SIM tray, eking out as much space as possible to add just a few more milliamp hours of power with every iota of space saved.

OPPO also worked closely with MediaTek to create an optimized version of its flagship Dimensity 9000+ chipset for Find N2 Flip. These efforts result in one more hour of video calling, two more hours of social media and five hours of music streaming.

In fact, according to our tests, Find N2 Flip is the first flip phone to confidently offer a full day of use on a single charge – critical in popularizing the category on the whole.

OPPO also includes the fastest charging of any flip phone on Find N2 Flip – 44W SUPERVOOC, taking the battery from nearly empty to 50 per cent in just 23 minutes, and up to 100 per cent in less than one hour.

In summary, Find N2 Flip breaks through barriers with the largest cover screen on any flip phone. With it, world-class selfies and flagship photography experiences are made possible.

Robust enough for over a decade of folding, and with all-day power and fast charging, durability and battery anxiety will be little more than a memory as Find N2 Flip marks the start of a new chapter for foldables and smartphones at large.

Price and availability

The OPPO Find N2 Flip comes in two colours, Astral Black and Moonlit Purple, at a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of RM3,999.

The OPPO Find N2 Flip is available for pre-orders starting from 2
nd
 March till 10
th
 March 2023. Customers who pre-order will be eligible for exclusive gifts worth a total of RM637, which includes:

One-year extended warranty worth RM259

OPPO Enco Air3 worth RM249

OPPO Find N2 Flip phone case worth RM129

On top of those amazing free gifts, customers can now get 50% off OPPO Care Screen Protection Plan at RM299 only (RRP is RM599), which provides a one-time free screen replacement when the OPPO Find N2 Flip screen is damaged by accidental drop, crash or collision.

Pre-orders are available at My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Store, OPPO Official Online Store, Telco Partners, E-comm partners (
Shopee

and
Lazada
) and our Chain-store partners.

That’s not all – to celebrate International Women’s Day, customers who pre-order the OPPO Find N2 Flip from 2
nd
 to 5
th
 March 2023 at selected OPPO Brand Stores and OPPO Official Online Store will be entitled to receive an additional mystery gift and receive the phone three days ahead of Malaysian consumers, on 8
th
 March.

For more information about OPPO Find N2 Flip, visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-find-n/find-n2-flip/
.

To know more about the pre-order terms and conditions, visit
www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/OPPOFINDN2FLIPRE-ORDERANDLAUNCHPROMOTION/tnc/
.