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Walton increased its export of electronics products from $1.4 million to $14 million amid the pandemic, Golam Murshed, managing director and chief executive officer of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, said Sunday. Murshed was addressing the closing ceremony of the 5th International Conference of Business and Economics at a city hotel. READ: Walton launches new soundbars Organised by the Faculty of Business Studies of the University of Dhaka, the theme of the conference was "Business and Economy in the New-normal Landscape," according to a media statement. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was present as the chief guest at the programme. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman attended it as the guest of honour. READ: 'Walton ahead of others in protecting ozone layer'

Samsung Electronics has brought the next-generation NEO QLED TV range to the Bangladesh market.  The company is introducing a unique display technology, NEO QLED TV, to its flagship 8K and 4K TV models.  Samsung has taken QLED to the next level by enabling a new light source; precisely controlled by Quantum Matrix Technology and NEO Quantum Processor, a powerful picture processor optimised for NEO QLED.  Read BTV will upgrade its Khulna centre to a full-fledged station: Minister The Quantum Matrix Technology Pro of NEO QLED 8K ensures real pictures, accurate colour and creates a precise viewing experience. NEO QLED 8K also flaunts Object Tracking Sound Pro that provides dynamic sound while tracking motion and Infinity One Design, where users immerse themselves into the screen. The NEO QLED 4K has a 100 per cent colour volume with Quantum Dot that provides a flawless viewing experience provided by rich and precise colours that remain unchanged under any brightness levels, according to a media statement. Read TV export to Europe: Walton registers record order Also, it comes with a Quantum processor 4K, an object tracking system (OTS), and AirSlim features. Samsung's new range of NEO QLED 8K TVs will be available in 75-inch and 85-inch. The NEO QLED 4K TV line-up will be available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch. The company's exclusive premium design television is available at a price starting from Tk59,600.  Read Walton TV gets good response in Romania

Walton has launched two new soundbars under its sound device brand "Chorus." The soundbars can be operated through a remote control system from any corner of the room. Modelled as WSB40 and WSB120, the devices have an LCD display as a special feature. Read Walton brings new Karonda series laptop With a capacity of 40W, 900mm length, 68mm height and 90mm width, the WSB40 model has four high-quality stereo speakers with Bluetooth, AUX, HDMI and USB play mode. The WSB120 model has 120W output power with a subwoofer added as an additional facility. The two soundbars are retailing for Tk5,750 and Tk9,750 respectively, according to a media release. Read TV export to Europe: Walton registers record order Liakat Ali, deputy managing director of Walton Digi-Tech Industries, said: "We earlier released 3:1 speakers and Bluetooth speakers in the market. The new high-quality audio devices will allow the customers to enjoy an enhanced sound quality."

Chinese telecom giant Huawei's annual flagship event for the global ICT industry – "Huawei Connect 2021"– began recently. The event will continue till October 31. The theme of this year is "Dive into Digital." Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu opened the event with the keynote speech "Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalisation". Read Huawei supports flood-hit people of Netrokona This year's event explores how digital technology can better integrate with business scenarios and industry know-how to address critical challenges, and how stakeholders can work together more effectively to foster an open industry ecosystem and drive shared success. It will dive deep into the practical application of technologies like cloud, AI, and 5G in all industries, and how they can make organisations of all shapes and sizes more efficient, more versatile, and ultimately more resilient. The event is scheduled to have four keynotes, five summits, and 66 sessions, featuring more than 200 speakers, including industry visionaries, business leaders, top tech experts, and ecosystem partners. It will be live-streamed in 11 languages on Huawei's corporate website and by its media partners. Read Huawei donates digital equipment to unprivileged children of Obhizatrik School "Digital development relies on digital technology. For digital technology to stay relevant, we must continue to innovate and create value. Cloud, AI, and networks are three critical digital technologies," Xu said. At the event, Xu launched the industry's first distributed, cloud-native service called UCS – a ubiquitous cloud-native service available on Huawei Cloud. With UCS, Huawei plans to provide enterprises with a consistent experience while using cloud-native applications that are not constrained by geographical, cross-cloud, or traffic limitations, thereby accelerating digital transformation in all industries, according to a media statement. Read Huawei hosts international summit 'Green ICT for Green Development'

Global smartphone brand Vivo has expanded the reach of its online and in-store services in Bangladesh to enhance customer experience. Following the Benfen philosophy, the brand has been expanding its services in Bangladesh since its inception more than three and a half years ago. Read realme launches 3 new service centers within 1 month "We believe in supporting customers at every step of their smartphone journey, with a strong focus on after-sales service," Reasat Ahmed, assistant manager of vivo Bangladesh, said. Vivo now has 20 active service centres, two exclusive stores in Dhaka and the rest across Bangladesh, including Narayangonj, Savar, Gazipur, Tangail, Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Kishoreganj, Sylhet, Bogura, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Jashore, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar. Read: Vivo to launch Y21 with Tk10 lakh campaign Also, vivo services can be accessed easily through on-call support, Facebook, and email. Customers get a response to their email queries within 24 hours, according to a media statement.

Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company Oppo recently upgraded its communication lab in partnership with Ericsson. Through the newly-upgraded Communication Lab, Oppo will now be able to fully realise the entire 5G research and development process, from the underlying RF front-end to software protocol updates and regional tuning and testing, according to a media statement. The advanced communication lab contains three major modules: radiofrequency lab, protocol lab and network simulation lab. The network simulation lab is a collaboration between Oppo and Ericsson; the protocol lab is jointly established by Oppo and leading testing technology provider Keysight.  Read: Planning to launch 5G by end of this year: Joy Chris Shu, vice-president and general manager of the product strategy planning and cooperation centre of Oppo, said: "The upgraded Communication Lab represents a new level of close cooperation with leading global technology companies. With the rapid evolution of global 5G technology, we are pleased to join hands with Ericsson and Keysight to leverage our experience in 5G standards, products and applications to enhance the 5G ecosystem worldwide." Egnus Ewerbring, vice-president and CTO Asia-Pacific Ericsson, said: "Furthering the Oppo and Ericsson collaboration will bring forward more technology and products to lead 5G market demand and direction, as well as optimise 5G network experience for the end-user." Read: Huawei, partners release 5G White Paper Cao Peng, vice-president and general manager for Keysight's wireless test group, said: "Reliability testing is mandatory before launching the competitive commercial products into the market. The protocol lab and RF lab is a critical milestone for Keysight and Oppo on 5G."

State-owned telecom operator Teletalk will roll out fifth-generation (5G) technology for broadband cellular networks by December, with other operators following in 2022, Posts and Telecommunication Minister Mustafa Jabbar said Saturday. "The technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) would be 5G. We have already tested 5G through Huawei and Robi, which has boosted our confidence," the minister said. Read 5G: Oppo teams up with Ericson to launch updated communication lab He was speaking at the webinar "5G Ecosystem in Bangladesh and Upcoming Technologies" organised by the Telecom Reporters' Network Bangladesh (TRNB). Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder said the process of launching 5G in Dhaka city by this year is at the final stage. "Teletalk has started making preparations for the launch. Work related to the formulation of a broadband policy is also underway." Read: Planning to launch 5G by end of this year: Joy

Global technology brand Vivo recently upgraded its affordable smartphone range with the launch of the new Y21 smartphone in Bangladesh. Vivo is also offering attractive prizes for early buyers, including a Tk10 lakh prize for one lucky winner. Read: Vivo to launch Y21 with Tk10 lakh campaign The winner will be selected from among the customers who either purchased the smartphone by pre-booking from September 16 to 20 or will buy it within the first week of its release by September 27. The brand is also offering other prizes, including Tk2,100 cash-back and gift boxes. Read Vivo expands online, in-store services Reasat Ahmed, assistant manager of vivo Bangladesh, said, "The Y series caters to the ever-evolving customer needs of Bangladesh. With its sleek design and 8.0mm super slim body, Y21 is one of the best smartphones in the budget-friendly segment." Y21 comes with an impressive 5000mAh battery along with an 18W Fast Charge and a Type-C charging port. It supports 10 hours of online gaming on a full charge and 15 hours of video viewing. Read: Vivo brings new imaging chip V1 Running on MediaTek Helio P35 processor, the phone is equipped with 4GB + 1GB 2nd Generation Extended RAM, which enables it to run more apps with ease. Available in Metallic Blue and Diamond Glow colours, the phone is retailing for Tk14,990, according to a media statement. Read 5G: Oppo teams up with Ericson to launch updated communication lab

Robi has brought the first telecom-based consumer cloud service, "My Drive," in the country. The cloud-based drive aims to solve people's data storage limitation problem on their smartphones.  My Drive is a personal cloud solution that enables customers to backup and organise their data – photos, videos, music, documents, call logs and SMSes. Read Mahtab stands down after 5 years as Robi managing director, CEO Customers will also be able to connect to their Facebook or Instagram accounts and sync photos to My Drive from Facebook or Instagram. Local consumers often fail to buy space in international drive solutions for not having access to credit cards. Using Robi's airtime balance, consumers can conveniently buy data storage space in My Drive. Read: Robi customers can now use Upay app without internet charge Robi and Airtel customers will receive 7GB storage in My Drive free for one month as a launching offer. Robi customers can enjoy 20GB of data storage for 30 days in My Drive by purchasing a 5GB data pack at Tk307. Read: Robi’s digital employee healthcare platform becomes role-model for Axiata Similarly, customers can avail of 50GB and 100GB data storage by purchasing 10GB and 20GB data packs at Tk437 and Tk557. Robi brings this personal cloud storage solution in partnership with JhoroTEK, a value-added service provider; Funambol Inc, a leading personal cloud storage platform provider and Simple Technology Solutions and Traders, according to a media statement. Read Robi offers Tk1 lakh life insurance coverage on specific bundle packs

Boosting the domestic electronics and hi-tech industry is highly required for achieving the government's vision of turning Bangladesh into a developed country by 2041, said Walton Hi-Tech Industries Managing Director Golam Murshed at an international summit in Switzerland. Murshed, also the chief executive officer of Walton Hi-Tech, called for improvement in research and innovation for boosting the country's electronics and hi-tech product manufacturing industries. He made the remarks while addressing the concluding session of the first phase of a roadshow titled "Investor summit: Bangladesh capital markets" held in Switzerland's Zurich recently. Read: 'Walton ahead of others in protecting ozone layer' To facilitate and encourage the non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in the country's capital market, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) initiated the two-phases roadshow "The Rise of Bengal Tiger: Potentials of Trade and Investment in Bangladesh." Murshed said: "Bangladesh is now showing successes in several fields including GDP growth, poverty alleviation, and improvement of living standards; increase in education rate, empowerment of women, foreign exchange supply, stable capital market, political stability; infrastructure and policy development." "Using the government's industry-friendly duty and policy support, Walton has become Bangladesh's electronics giant. Beyond the country's boundaries, Walton products are being exported to around 40 countries." Read: Walton sets $100 million export target for FY22 The investor summit has been attended by high-level delegates from Bangladesh and Switzerland, along with business conglomerates and investors. Also, the NRBs, foreign investors and institutional investors in Switzerland joined the summit. Earlier, the roadshows were also held in four cities in the US and UAE this year. Walton is one of the partners of the US and Switzerland roadshows. The upcoming roadshows, led by the BSEC, will be held in Russia and the UK. Read Huawei BUET ICT Academy to develop talent ecosystem