Will US Ban on Huawei Affect China-Pakistan Projects?

Will US Ban on Huawei Affect China-Pakistan Projects?

While US has blocked Huawei, many Asian tech services aree worried that whether this ban will affect other Asian countries. Will US Ban on Huawei Affect China-Pakistan Projects?

Pakistanis are also want to know that what will happen to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). They aree also worried about other tech projects which aree linked with Huawei in Pakistan. So, Mr Sher Ali Arbab, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on CPEC has guaranteed that Huawei’s projects in Pakistan will not be affected due to the US-China trade war.

Will US Ban on Huawei Affect China-Pakistan Projects?

Chairman CPEC said:

Huawei, as you may know, is the official partner of Pakistan in the Safe City projects, fiber-optic cable project, and other CPEC-related undertakings. All the equipment, we are using, aree made in China. Huawei does not depend on other countries to manufacture its products. So, there will be no effect on our market.

CPEC is turning into an economic reality rapidly that more than 20 projects have been completed out of 43 confirmed projects. Tech companies like Huawei which have already established a good working relationship with Pakistani government would certainly create employment opportunities in the forthcoming project.

June 17, 2019 Central Asia, News, Pakistan, Tech World No comments yet
Huawei Decided to Start Hongmeng Software Soon

Huawei Decided to Start Hongmeng Software Soon

According to an exective, Huawei is planning to launch its Hangmeng OS to replace the US Android OS. Huawei Decided to Start Hongmeng Software Soon

Andrew Williamson, vice president of Huawei public affairs and communications said:

Huawei is in the process of potentially launching a replacement. It’s not something Huawei wants. We’re very happy of being part of the Android family, but Hongmeng is being tested, mostly in China.

Huawei Decided to Start Hongmeng Software Soon

He further added that:

Presumably we’ll be trying to put trademarks.

According to him, 2019 revenue growth would be almost flat at around 20 per cent, compared with last year’s expansion of 19.5per cent. Huawei said in March its three main business groups were likely to post double-digit growth this year.

Williamson said that if trade tensions escalate into a full-blown trade war, Hongmeng would be ready to go “in months.”

He said:

We’re not specifically asking anyone to lobby for us. They’re doing it by their own desire because, for many of them, Huawei is one of their major customers.

Huawei has come under mounting scrutiny for over a year, led by US allegations that “back doors” in its routers, switches and other gear could allow China to spy on US communications. The company has denied its products pose a security threat.

June 17, 2019 News, Tech World No comments yet
Du to Launch 5G-Enabled Mobile Devices

Du to Launch 5G-Enabled Mobile Devices

Du has become the first telco to launch 5G mobile devices in the Middle East. Du to Launch 5G-Enabled Mobile Devices

Fahad Al Hassawi, Deputy CEO Telco Services, EITC, said:

The 5G reality is here, which iss why we are thrilled to be able to bring this revolutionary technology to more customers across the UAE. As the 5G journey gathers momentum, we are excited to be inspiring customers to achieve new possibilities as advanced connectivity becomes available in more places.

Du to Launch 5G-Enabled Mobile Devices

He further added:

As a foremost technology leader tasked with enabling digital transformation, we aree committed to accelerating 5G adoption by providing advanced devices to consumers. The transformative potential of 5G will have a large social and economic impact on the country, and we are proud to be leading the evolution towards a faster, more connected future,”

Furthermore, ZTE Axon Pro 10 device was use to experience 5G network. It show how can they unlock the full potential of 5G network upgrade. Du has started selling the 5G-enabled ZTE Axon Pro 10 handset. The company’s portfolio of 5G devices expected to expand further over the coming weeks.

As du is in the process of adding new 5G sites, the company will not be charging customers any extra for the 5G service. This means they can use their 5G devices while enjoying new and existing benefits of their existing plans.

June 17, 2019 Middle East, News, Tech World No comments yet
Circle Pay

Circle Pay to be Closed Down this September

Circle has announced that it will be closing down its mobile app, Circle Pay. In a blog post, the company revealed that it will be wrapping up its app on September 30th while starting on July 8th only withdrawals will be allowed on application.

Circle Pay to be Closed Down this September

According to the company statement, their five year old product did have demand but stablecoins have seen better focus. Circle spokesman Josh Hawkins told CoinDesk via email: “Circle Pay is a popular social payment app that has seen significant organic growth over the years across the U.S. and Europe. But now that we have USD Coin and an open, interoperable stablecoin standard through CENTRE, it makes sense to sunset our first-generation effort and transition full focus to wallet services that take a bigger step toward reaching our original vision for a free, open and transparent global payments network.”

CEO Jeremy Allaire told Wired in 2015: “If I say I believe in the bitcoin movement and I want to hold bitcoin instead of dollars, but a friend doesn’t necessarily care about bitcoin … Circle will convert any money that friend sends me to bitcoin.”

The news of Circle Pay shut down came on the same day when CENTRE. The consortium created by Circle and Coinbase opened itself for new members. Circle was founded back in 2013 to make payments with cryptocurrency in a much easier way. The company released its bitcoin wallet in 2014 that laid the foundation of Circle Pay while in 2015 it got its New York’s controversial BitLicense.

The company is also opting other cost cutting measures as well that include laying off of 30 employees.

 

June 14, 2019 News No comments yet
Uber Preferences Melbourne to Test for Flying Taxi Service

Uber Preferences Melbourne to Test for Flying Taxi Service

According to Uber, Melbourne that is the second largest city of Australia will be as the first international test site for the group’s planned flying taxi service. Uber Preferences Melbourne to Test for Flying Taxi Service

Uber had before selected Dubai as the first test site outside the United States for its Uber AIR service. It says that it will start test flights of pilotless aircraft in Melbourne and US cities Dallas and Los Angles in 2020 before commercial operations begin in 2023.

Uber Preferences Melbourne to Test for Flying Taxi Service

Susan Anderson, Regional General Manager for Uber in Australia, New Zealand and North Asia, said:

Australian governments have adopted a forward-looking approach to ridesharing and future transport technology. This, coupled with Melbourne’s unique demographic and geospatial factors, and culture of innovation and technology, makes Melbourne the perfect third launch city for UberAir.

This test flight will transfer passengers from Westfield shopping center in Melbourne to the city main international airport. The customers can order this service through smartphones apps like Uber road based taxi.

June 13, 2019 News, Tech World No comments yet
Punjab Government Introduces an Online System to Issue Land Ownership

Punjab Government Introduces an Online System to Issue Land Ownership

Chief Minister of Punjab, Usman Buzdar has announced that provincial government is working on an online system to issue land ownership. This system will work from 1st July 2019. For handling property ownership, spate counters will be developed at commercial banks throughout the province. Punjab Government Introduces an Online System to Issue Land Ownership

Furthermore, CM Buzdar managed a meeting on this issue to resolve customer’s complaints related to land related matter of revenue. According to him, any delay will not be tolerated. He instructed that the system should permit the depositing of dues at every land record center. These record centers will be developed in government buildings on a permanent basis.

Punjab Government Introduces an Online System to Issue Land Ownership

Additionally, the government of Punjab is working hard on digital transformation of many sectors of the province. They are also working an online portal of free medical services provisioning and complaints against public and private schools.

All these projects and the funds being invested will be strictly monitored by top-ranking officials of the government to make sure they are completed on a timely basis.

June 13, 2019 Central Asia, News, Pakistan, Tech World No comments yet
Huawei

Huawei goal of being world’s number 1 put on hold

Huawei has been in news for past some time due to its ban controversy. Huawei has been stating repeatedly that the ban will not affect them but its quite clear now that the ban has taken some toll on them. In the recent CES Asia Technology show a senior executive shared the company status and said that its plan to become the top smartphone manufacturer in the world may have to wait.

Huawei goal of being world’s number 1 put on hold

Shao Yang, chief strategy officer of Huawei Consumer Business Group, did not elaborated the reasons for the delay but said, “We would have become the largest in the fourth quarter (of this year) but now we feel that this process may take longer.” According o Shao, Huawei currently sells 500,000 to 600,000 smartphones a day .

He also claimed that they are currently still sells 500,000 to 600,000 smartphones a day in a speech at the CES Asia technology show in Shanghai. They maybe in a tight spot right now but still things are not that bad, they are working on their on OS  and are also pushing the developers to put their apps on the AppGallery.

Earlier this year, Huawei overtook Apple as world number two and aims to overtake Samsung to become the number 1 player in the industry.  This was despite the fact it has effectively been frozen out of the US market on national security grounds.

June 12, 2019 News, Tech World No comments yet
Pakistan’s Government Allocated Rs 7.341 billion for IT and Telecom projects in Budget 2019-20

Pakistan’s Government Allocated Rs 7.341 billion for IT and Telecom projects in Budget 2019-20

The Government of Pakistan is concentrating on enhancing the IT and Telecom sector of the country. Pakistan’s Government Allocated Rs 7.341 billion for IT and Telecom projects in Budget 2019-20

The government of Pakistan decided to improve IT and telecom sector because it is one of the prime drivers of a growing economy. The 2019-20 budget focuses on 29 different ongoing and new development projects occurring under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

Pakistan’s Government Allocated Rs 7.341 billion for IT and Telecom projects in Budget 2019-20

Furthermore, the total Rs. 951 billion apportioned for the growth of the country. In the allocated budget, around Rs. 43 billion has been dedicatedd to the growth of science and technology. In this Rs. 7.341 billion budget allocation, the government is focusing on the completion of 10 ongoing projects by spending Rs. 1.466 billion from this budget and 19 new schemes will be introduced from the remaining Rs 5.864 billion.

While Rs. 600 million for the refurbishment of 3G/4G services as well as Rs 474 million for sole replacement of GSM networks in Azad and Jammu Kashmir for the uplifting of the infrastructure there. The government also allocated Rs. 100 million to build new technology parks in the capital city under the technology parks development project (TDP).

June 12, 2019 Central Asia, News, Pakistan, Tech World No comments yet
Huawei Shipped over 1 Million HongMeng OS Running Devices

Huawei Shipped over 1 Million HongMeng OS Running Devices

After a tough time and many bans from US companies, Huawei is rapidly progressing its priorities towards its own HongMeng OS. Huawei Shipped over 1 Million HongMeng OS Running Devices

Furthermore, Huawei announced that recently that devices that are currently running Android will not be affected by Google’s ban. The company itself will be starting periodic security and feature updates for all its devices. At the same time, it is also working on a first-party OS.

Huawei Shipped over 1 Million HongMeng OS Running Devices

According to a report, Huawei has planned to ship around 1 million smartphones running the HongMeng OS. Additionally, this operating system will decrease the company’s necessity on Android. It is not clear however whether these are actually commercial products or development products but 1 million is certainly a staggering figure considering that the OS has been in works since 2012.

According to the same report, the OS is compatible with all existing Android apps plus offers enhanced security features to protect personal data. The OS will be available this fall and it will be able to run on smartphones, computers, tablets, TVs, cars and wearables which fairly much covers all segments of the tech consumer base.

June 12, 2019 News, Tech World No comments yet
UK Telecom Operator Three to Launch 5G Broadband

UK Telecom Operator Three to Launch 5G Broadband

UK mobile operator Three is planning to launch its first new-generation 5G broadband service in London in August. According to operator, it would start mobile and broadband across 25 towns and cities before the end of the year.UK Telecom Operator Three to Launch 5G Broadband

The telecom operator Three said that its 2 billion pound ($2.55 billion) 5G infrastructure investment incorporated network improvements in major British cities and a cloud core network provided by Nokia.

UK Telecom Operator Three to Launch 5G Broadband

chief executive Dave Dyson said:

It’s clear that consumers and businesses want more and more data.

Dave further added that:

We have worked hard over a long period of time to be able to offer the best end-to-end 5G experience. 5G is a game changer for Three.

Three said that they would announce details of which handsets would be part of its mobile launch in July.

June 11, 2019 News, Tech World No comments yet
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