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DUBAI, June 28, 2017: Though people are driven to create art and express themselves, no two people are alike and no two users want the exact same thing from their tech devices and appliances. GCC residents are no different. Thanks to local government initiatives that aim to foster creativity within our communities, and thanks to a society that welcomes personal self-expression, there is an ever growing need to use devices creatively to express ourselves as unique individuals.
LG Electronics aims to innovate in a way where each individual can creatively express himself or herself. LG’s motto “Innovation for a better life” places an emphasis on the power of innovation and encourages its employees to look for out-of-the-box solutions for varying individual needs and lifestyles. The result has always been a ......read more
Slim with Stamina, OnePlus 5 features 6 GB RAM/8 GB RAM with Dash Charge capabilities
27th June 2017, Dubai, U.A.E.: SOUQ.com has announced the pre-order of the OnePlus 5, the much-anticipated flagship smartphone from global mobile technology company OnePlus. The impressive device features a 16MP and 20MP dual camera - the highest resolution dual-camera system on a smartphone today. The OnePlus 5 captures the best quality photos with professional and powerful effects. The OnePlus 5 is available in limited stock for pre-order on SOUQ.com in the UAE starting at 1799 AED for 6GB version.
The industry-leading Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor powers the OnePlus 5 through demanding apps and games, making it incredibly power efficient. Available in a configuration of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage or 8GB RAM and ......read more
Digital Risk Management Leader Attracts New Strategic Channel Partners As The Business Continues To Expand
Dubai, UAE, June, 27, 2017: Digital Shadows, the industry leader in digital risk management, today announced the launch of its channel only partner program - Channel REV – and an associated online Partner Portal, designed to accelerate partner revenue and enhance their customers’ loyalty by offering the award-winning Digital Shadows SearchLight™ service that combines scalable data analytics with human analysts to effectively manage and reduce the digital risks of cyber threats, data leakage, and reputation risks.
The Digital Shadows’ Channel REV portal gives partners the tools they need to move fast to build their own professional services around the SearchLight solution from Digital ......read more
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2017: Maqta Gateway a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, and the developer and operator of Maqta Port Community System (MPCS), has announced the launch of new innovative solutions including Maqta Payment Solution and Maqta License Management System.
The reveal took place during the Ramadan iftar hosted by Maqta Gateway, in the presence of representatives from the port community to celebrate joint achievements over the past year and the deployment of Maqta Gateway’s new solutions.
The company welcomed guests from Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Terminals, government agencies, shipping agents ,shipping liners, and key clients at Bab Al Qaser Hotel, Abu Dhabi to join in the evening’s festivities.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO Abu Dhabi Ports, ......read more
Honor 8 lite and honor 6x make the perfect gifts for Eid!
Honor, the number one smartphone e-brand by Huawei, has the perfect gifting solutions for you this Eid: two of its latest models, honor 6x and honor 8 Lite, with unrivalled design features at fabulous price points.
The honor 6x, embodying the motto “Double the Experience” that millennials live and breathe breaks ground with its premium dual-lens rear camera, extended battery life and rock-solid performance. Honor 6x at 919 AED available at all major retailers in the UAE.
The honor 8 Lite with the motto “Beauty at your reach”, gives you all the qualities you need without breaking the bank. Its eye-catching aesthetics and high-performance at an attractive price point is well suited for the internet-minded, style-conscious millennial looking for a ......read more
Dubai, June 21, 2017 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is enabling security and reliable connectivity for Dessmann’s new smart lock platform. The new solution from the global manufacturer of smart locks and safe boxes incorporates Gemalto’s Machine Identification Modules (MIM) and Secure Elements (SE), empowering users to lock and unlock doors with their smartphones or create digital key chains for multiple locks.
The solution provides increased security compared to traditional locks. The mobile app can be used to create spare or temporary virtual keys remotely and can simplify shared accommodation services. For instance, it is able to track and monitor who unlocked a door recently. The application also sends instant notifications if a door is forced and can automatically ......read more
Sprocket - The perfect accessory for the summer holiday season
United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2017: Designed to bring back the fun of printed photos, HP has launched the HP Sprocket Photo Printer. Great imagery doesn’t just have to live online, this pocket-size printer allows users to print photos from a smartphone or tablet virtually anywhere.
HP Sprocket is portable and small enough to fit in a pocket. The snaps are instantly shareable, colourful and can even be personalised with filters, frames, emojis, text and more.
The HP Sprocket App, free on iOS and Android™, lets users easily customise their favourite smartphone and social media photos with colourful frames, text, stickers, filters and more
Sprocket brings favourite memories to life with vibrant 5 x 7.6 cm ......read more
20 June 2017
Almost one fifth of the population of the Middle East – approximately 40 million people – are now living in areas at risk of earthquakes, according to a new open source earthquake risk model released today by CATRisk Solutions and Lloyd’s.
The new risk tool uses a bespoke seismotectonic source model to give a more accurate assessment of earthquake risk in: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Importantly, the model uses the latest seismic data from all earthquakes that have occurred in the wider Middle East, as earthquake damage is often caused by tremors that occur outside the areas covered by existing risk models for the region.
The Middle East has seen a rapid growth in urbanisation and economic development ......read more
(ISC)² designated as knowledge partner, Global Security Network as thought leadership partner of Infosecurity Middle East 2018
To be featured at Infosecurity Middle East: Exclusive Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) round table
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 20 June, 2017: Reed Exhibitions, the leading global event organiser, has confirmed that the second edition of Infosecurity Middle East, the Gulf’s specialist event securing vital government and critical data against cyber threats, will once again run as a co-located event on the side-lines of the eighth International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018).
The announcement came during the participation of representatives from Reed Exhibitions Middle East at Infosecurity Europe, the parent event of Infosecurity Middle ......read more
Market Leaders Unite to Build Strong, Nimble,
20 June 2017 (Berlin): A.T. Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm with offices in more than 40 countries, today announced the formation of a “Connected Enterprise” global alliance with Microsoft. The announcement was made at A.T. Kearney’s Digital Business Forum (DBF) in Berlin, an event bringing together executives and digital leaders at the world's most iconic corporations as well as tech pioneers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The DBF’s assembled experts discuss digital transformation experiences as well as the ways in which they turned their digital aspirations into practical, sustainable, and transformational business solutions.
The alliance is focused on creating value through building nimble, ......read more
The revolutionary product, developed by KeyBS, makes e-Voucher distribution easy and hassle-free for 4Run telecom distributors.
DUBAI - June 19, 2017: KeyBS, a dynamic solution provider and systems integrator company, and a fully owned subsidiary of Arabi Holding Group, has announced the launch and installation of the cutting-edge e-Voucher distribution system named KeyEVD on POS machines of 4Run Telecom, a leading telecom distributor and subsidiary of Qanawat Telecom in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The partnership will further boost instant print and purchase of prepaid e-Vouchers through the unique KeyEVD solution, developed by KeyBS.
KeyEVD is a solution designed especially for telecom operators and distributors to help expand their e-Voucher distribution network, control and monitor their sales activities. ......read more
Dubai, UAE, June 19, 2017: Summer is just around the corner. In other words, you and many other people around you will be preparing for summer vacation. You may take a few days off to enjoy the hot, sunny weather or create fun and exciting memories by swimming, going to concerts, or traveling to new places. Whether you keep these experiences to yourself or share them with your close family or friends, the G6 is the ideal vacation companion for taking high-quality pictures and instantly sharing them on social media.
Take Exceptional Splashy Photos
Swimming is one of the most popular activities people do in the summer. If you have children, you may want to preserve the moments your son or daughter had fun at the waterpark or jumped into the swimming pool. With your best friend, you may want to take pictures together while ......read more
New powerhouse gaming portfolio delivers cutting-edge designs, with the performance demanded by those relentlessly pursuing legendary status
Dubai, UAE, June 18, 2017: Today, HP Inc. unleveled the playing field with the launch of an entirely new, cutting-edge and comprehensive portfolio of OMEN by HP gaming products. Re-designed and re-engineered from the ground up, the new lineup gives esports athletes and competitive gamers the edge and confidence needed to perform at the highest global level. Every inch inside and out of the new OMEN PCs, displays and accessories are packed with features designed to target the needs of gamers around the world, instantly changing the game like never before.
The OMEN X Compact Desktop provides a factory-overclocked GPU from NVIDIA® and a versatile form-factor, ......read more
Beautifully crafted Nokia smartphone range delivering the latest pure Android experience is now available to buy in store and online
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 June 2017: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, can now announce that its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 – will be available to buy at selected retailers. Unveiled earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the devices combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features with a pure Android experience, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way.
Sanmeet Kochhar, General Manager - Middle East at HMD Global, stated, "HMD is the new home of Nokia phones now and we are looking forward to a new chapter for one of the world’s ......read more
LG’s latest appliance wants to partially replace the chef in your house and give you and your family precious time back
Dubai, UAE, June 15, 2017: Family, food, culture, heritage and traditions are of central focus during the holy month of Ramadan and now with smart appliances, homemakers are able to take advantage of new technology to prepare meals that are healthy, delicious and perfect for not just a home for today, but for a smart home of the future.
Technology is now taking over the kitchen through intuitive control with new devices that even do most of the cooking for you. The smart appliance trendsetting that started in the living room is now moving into the kitchen.
However, the most significant benefit that smart cooking can provide is the ability to save time, enabling families to spend more time engaging ......read more
Abu Dhabi; June 14, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it will achieve a gender-balanced workforce, with 50 percent women and 50 percent men, by 2025.
“We believe strongly that gender equality is essential for a high-performing, innovation-led organization,” said Pierre Nanterme, Accenture’s chairman and CEO. “Diversity makes our business stronger and more innovative and, most important, it makes the world better. With this new goal, we are sending an important message to our people and our clients that our future workforce is an equal workforce.”
Currently, Accenture has 150,000 women, nearly 40 percent of its global workforce. Over the past several years the company has set milestones on the path to gender equality. These include:
Setting a goal to reach 40 percent women ......read more
Official gold sponsors for Assistive TechX 2017
DUBAI (UAE), June 14, 2017: As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Smartworld, UAE’s leading systems integrator and digital ICT services provider, has announced its support for initiatives for people with determination. The company will be the official gold sponsor for Assistive TechX 2017, a unique expo dedicated towards creating awareness on how assistive technology empowers people with disabilities and encourages their inclusion in mainstream community.
Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint venture company, said: “To achieve our great leadership’s vision of making the UAE the world’s friendliest place for the disabled, it is important to support initiatives focused on ......read more
Investment Lead by Strategic Investors With Core Focus in Loyalty and Exchange Systems.
Funds Will Accelerate Commercial Platform Development and Global Go-to-Market Strategy.
Dubai - UAE, June 13, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Loyyal, the blockchain innovator building a global loyalty network, today announced it has closed a Series A capital raise led by Integrated Networks (iNet) with participants including UAE Exchange, Hayaat Group, Day One Investments, and other international investors. Hayaat Group is an early investor and led the Loyyal Series Seed capital raise. The company will use the capital to complete development of its platform and accelerate its go to market strategy with long term strategic advisor and first client, Deloitte, strategic partnerships with value-added resellers IBM and Quidam, and strategic alliance ......read more
The new system has successfully passed all technological tests and will be applied at all Network International points of sale, making it easy for customers to complete purchases via any network, using any phone.
Dubai, UAE, June 13, 2017– Quisk Middle East, a global provider of digital payment services and solutions, is set to launch its all-new banking payment platform in the UAE, to be applied at all of Network International's points of sale across the country.
Backed by the Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), Quisk Middle East had been developing this new generation of smart payment solutions with plans to launch to banks later this year.
His Excellency Wesam Lootah, CEO of SDG, said: “The Smart Dubai Government Establishment constantly strives to make life easier and more convenient for ......read more
Dubai, June 13, 2017: Following the tremendous success of the Honor 8 Lite series, Honor, the number one smartphone e-brand by Huawei, has just announced a new colour variant coming to the Middle East- Honor 8 Lite Blue. The Honor 8 Lite Blue comes with Honor 8 Lite’s desired specifications- modest price point, premium looks, solid performance, strong battery support and advanced camera features.
“Subsequent to the incredible success of honor 8 lite, we saw an opportunity for the introduction of a different colour variant that would appeal to more users and still embody the device’s strong performance features at a budget price point,” said Chris Sun Baigong, Vice President Huawei honor Middle East CBG.
The Honor 8 Lite Blue will be available for purchase from June 1st at major retailers in the Middle ......read more
STME advises on bespoke solutions designed to meet growing region demand for System Integration
Dubai - 12 June 2017—The System Integrators (SI) services market in the Middle East and Africa was valued at US$10.34 billion at the end of 2016, following a five-year growth spurt during which the market increased by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.87%, posing huge opportunities to bring solutions to new sectors according to STME, the Middle East’s leading IT solutions provider and systems integrator.
Driven by a concern for automation, integrated approaches to business, and advancements in cloud technologies and virtualization, it expected $387.85 billion would be invested annually in the global SI market by 2021, according to data published by MarketsandMarkets.
In line with the rapid ......read more
The ASW120 In-wall wireless access point provides a high-speed network with dual bandwidth capability improving quality of service and user experience.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 12, 2017: AXILSPOT, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, announced availability of its ASW120 In-wall wireless access point in Middle East and Africa to help businesses manage their growing indoor workload congestions, using a secure and reliable network and Internet connectivity device.
Customers are being challenged with providing wireless access in an environment with many rooms including RF-blocking walls, floors, and doors, such as hotel, patient rooms, classrooms and apartments. ASW120 has been purpose-built for high-density and micro-cell environments, offering a cost-effective way for providing high-speed wireless services ......read more
Dubai, UAE – June 12, 2017 - Polycom, Inc., an industry leader in enterprise grade business communication solutions, today introduced Polycom® Pano™, the easiest way to share content at work. Now anyone in a business meeting can share up to four streams of simultaneous content side-by-side, from any device, without the hassle of juggling cables, pucks or dongles.
Everyone has experienced the struggle of sharing presentations or spreadsheets quickly and easily in a meeting. Now customers can simply connect Polycom Pano to any display to enable wireless content sharing from PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones – even live video. Pano includes built-in security safeguards that limit sharing to the target monitor and that protect content once a meeting is concluded.
“Customers ......read more
Annapurna, BSquare, Canonical, Digi International, Intel, Lenovo, Mongoose, Qualcomm Technologies, Raspberry Pi, Samsung, Technicolor, and Wistron join growing list of partners and OEMs bringing AWS Greengrass to connected devices
Customers including Enel, Konecranes, Nokia, Pentair, Rio Tinto, and Stanley Black & Decker, are using AWS Greengrass for Industrial IoT
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 11, 2017 – Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that AWS Greengrass, software which allows customers to run AWS compute, messaging, data caching, and sync capabilities on connected devices, is now available to all customers. With AWS Greengrass, devices can run AWS Lambda functions to perform tasks locally, keep device data in sync, and communicate with other devices ......read more
Super slow motion functionality and intelligent features of new Xperia XZ Premium brought to life in singer’s new video
Dubai, 11th June 2017: Renowned Lebanese singer and record producer Fares Karam has featured Sony Mobile’s latest Xperia smartphone in his new music video, Mnamnam, which was directed by award-winning director Hass Ghaddar.
Throughout the video, which was filmed at various locations across Lebanon, Fares Karam showcases the new Xperia XZ Premium at key moments in his journey, from experimenting with the smartphone’s Super slow motion feature in different environments to highlighting the Xperia XZ Premium’s other intelligent features.
Commenting on the collaboration, Fares Karam said: “I had a great time working with the Sony Mobile team and I especially enjoyed ......read more
Today Cisco unveiled intent-based networking solutions that represent one of the most significant breakthroughs in enterprise networking. The introduction is the culmination of Cisco’s vision to create an intuitive system that anticipates actions, stops security threats in their tracks, and continues to evolve and learn. It will help businesses to unlock new opportunities and solve previously unsolvable challenges in an era of increasing connectivity and distributed technology.
This new network is the result of years of research ......read more
LogRhythm takes top honors based on the highest user satisfaction among dozens of vendors
LogRhythm, The Security Intelligence Company, today announced that the company has been named the Gold Award winner in the first Gartner Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). The Customer Choice Awards are a ranking of vendors by verified end-user professionals, taking into account both the number of end-user reviews, and the overall user ratings.
Many users praised LogRhythm’s great customer support, noting that the support team is amazing ......read more
Dubai, UAE, June 21, 2017 – A recent study conducted by IFSEC Global reveals how trusted identities can serve as the backbone for smart buildings and today’s connected workforce. Sponsored by HID Global, the access control study on the connected workplace explores the trends in smart buildings and the increasingly important need for identity-aware building systems that offer greater convenience, security and productivity.
“Most respondents want more integrated smart buildings and business applications that seamlessly work together. While many of them are ......read more
DUBAI, UAE, 21st June, 2017 – Kodak Alaris’ Information Management division (IM) has revamped its channel partner programme, introducing a number of new sales tools, incentives and technical resources designed to support its partners and help them expand their businesses.
Why Change? Addressing Channel Partners’ Needs
In a rapidly changing marketplace, VARs, distributors and solution providers are looking for new ways to beat increased competition and overcome challenges with perceived commoditization and customers buying through more channels than they have in the ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates– June 21, 2017 – Riverbed Technology today announced the launch of the most complete and integrated Digital Experience Management solution in the market with the latest release of SteelCentral. With companies continuing to invest heavily in digital business initiatives, their ability to measure and control the quality of user experience remains a challenge. Riverbed SteelCentral now empowers customers to measure and troubleshoot all parts of the digital experience, from the user’s experience on the device to the back-end network, infrastructure, ......read more
Levtech Consulting today announced it has been named a finalist in the 2017 Microsoft Dynamics Industry Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
Awards were presented in several categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 2,800 entrants from 115 countries worldwide. Levtech Consulting was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in retail.
Levtech’s purpose-built solution for ......read more
Dubai, UAE, June 20, 2017: ISYX Technologies, a fast-growing business innovation consulting company in the Middle East and Africa, announced that it has won the ‘Emerging Partner of the year’ award at Cisco’s 2-Tier channel partner event held recently in Dubai. ISYX was recognised for its outstanding performance and expertise in promoting and deploying Cisco’s transformational technologies within a short period of time since joining Cisco’s channel partner network.
“Cisco has been leading the conversation on digital transformation and ......read more
DUBAI, UAE, June 20, 2017 – Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a leading provider of IP security and intelligence solutions, has been hailed as the 'Access Control Solutions Vendor of the Year' by VAR Magazine, a leading Middle East IT channel publication, during the fifth edition of the 'Integrator ICT Champion Awards,' which was held recently at the Oberoi Hotel in Dubai. This year's prestigious board of judges cited the excellent performance of the SynergisTM IP access control system (ACS)--featuring best-in-class performance for its fast and efficient set-up, affordable ......read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 June 2017: Omnia Pay, in partnership with Mashreq Bank, UAE’s leading financial institution, has successfully integrated its mobile point of sale solution (mPOS), POS Plus, and all-in-one payment devices into the checkout process of Home Centre, a leading home furnishings retailer with over 100 stores across the Middle East, North Africa and India.
Home Centre has also extended the POS Plus service to include delivery schedules through its mobile app, to acquire greater insight into its customers purchasing behaviour with a view to more tailored ......read more
June 20, 2017: In the coming years, Stockholm Metro will undergo extensions that include approximately 20 kilometers of track and 10 new stations, representing the largest investment in the city’s metro in modern times. The project owner FUT tasked JV Sweco/TYPSA to produce the technical designs and railway plans, including an environmental impact report (EIR) for the line that runs from Kungsträdgården to Nacka and Gullmarsplan/South Stockholm. The SEK 25.7 billion project, which includes 11 kilometers of track, rock tunnels, and seven new stations, will be managed using a ......read more
New look and features streamline and improve the GoToWebinar experience
LogMeIn, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOGM) today announced that GoToWebinar, its easy-to-use webinar tool, has received a technical and visual overhaul, as well as a host of new features. These include ‘Simulated Live’, a new feature that allows marketers to pre-record and playback webinars as if it were a live experience, as well as video sharing, to seamlessly integrate video assets in to webinars. These enhancements allow GoToWebinar to further advance its industry leading position through great customer ......read more
Global leader in cybersecurity solutions with its new ‘Designed for Youth’ office eager to inspire young Egyptians
Cairo, Egypt: Architect Dalia Sadany, the creative mind behind Trend Micro’s flagship office in Egypt, has won a prestigious A' Design Award and Competition, in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category. As the world’s largest design competition, A’ Design honors the best designs, design concepts, products and services around the globe. Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions headquartered in Japan, is located in the ......read more
DUBAI, UAE, 18th June, 2017 — Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Rackspace®, a leading managed cloud provider, won the 2017 Red Hat Innovator of the Year award. It was selected as the Innovator of the Year out of five finalists and category winners for the 2017 Red Hat Innovation Awards after a public vote.
Rackspace was recognized for its collaboration with Red Hat to build an enterprise, managed private cloud solution built on Red Hat OpenStack Platform. The result was Rackspace Private Cloud powered by Red ......read more
DUBAI, UAE, 15th June, 2017- Farsight Security, Inc., a leading provider of DNS Intelligence, and Infoblox Inc., the network control company that provides Actionable Network Intelligence, today announced a reseller partnership that will integrate Farsight’s Newly Observed Domains (NOD) solution with the Infoblox ActiveTrust® platform to significantly reduce the risk of cyberattacks associated with new domains.
Today cybercriminals buy, use, and discard thousands of domain names for targeted phishing campaigns, create websites to sell counterfeit goods, and commit other ......read more
Dubai, UAE – June 13, 2017: Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report. The data spans the cybersecurity kill chain focusing on three central aspects of the landscape, including application exploits, malicious software, and botnets against the backdrop of important enterprise technology and industry sector trends. The research reveals that while more high profile attacks have dominated the headlines, the reality is that the majority of threats faced by most ......read more
DUBAI, UAE, 7th June, 2017– Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced Red Hat Ceph Storage 2.3. This release, based on Ceph 10.2 (Jewel), introduces a new Network File System (NFS) interface, offers new compatibility with the Hadoop S3A filesystem client, and adds support for deployment in containerized environments. These improvements expand the product’s versatility as an object storage platform, offering the ability to support big data analytics and serve as a common platform for file-based workloads. This release ......read more
The new Nikon COOLPIX compact camera goes down to the sea with a waterproof depth of 30m, survives falls of up to 2.4m, weathers the cold temperatures down to -10°C, and manages a dustproof ruggedness to get right into those adrenaline-filled quests
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 07 June 2017 - The release of the high-performance and tough COOLPIX W300 has been announced by Nikon Middle East FZE. Waterproof down to 30m and withstanding shock from falls as high as 2.4m, the new COOLPIX is ready for greater performance in both form and function with the inclusion of 4K UHD movie ......read more
Nearly a Decade Long Partnership with VMware Topped by Award for Continued Extraordinary Performance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced that they have been honored as the global winner of a VMware 2016 Global Partner Innovation Award in the Technical ISV category. Trend Micro was recognized at VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2017, held in Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif.
“I am pleased to recognize this year’s Global Partner Innovation Award winners, which are given to a select ......read more
Edible Instrument Musicians Demonstrate How Food Waste Can Be Reduced with Refrigerator Technology from LG
Dubai, UAE, June 7, 2017: To raise awareness of the issue of food wastage this World Environment Day, LG teamed up with the music-making talents of the London Vegetable Orchestra to demonstrate how advanced refrigerator technology can help extend the life of fresh foods for weeks or months, even against the demands of quirky performance art.
Food waste is one of the biggest challenges of our time. According to the United Nations, up to one third of all food is spoiled or ......read more
Among main findings, patients believe online consultation will reduce the pain of waiting times
Consumers to take more control over monitoring health with wearables when 5G improves reliability and security
ndustry players are counting on increased online access to centralized patient data to positively impact healthcare services
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has published its latest ConsumerLab report, From Healthcare to Homecare. The report reveals consumer insights on the impact of 5G on the future of healthcare and its transformation across preventative, routine and post-operative ......read more
TCS to develop Applications and Digital Services for Manufacturing Customers
Further cooperation for Energy, Healthcare, Railway and Building Technology customers will follow
Customers benefit from new Industrial Experience and Digital Insights
Application Development and Management for MindSphere Core Platform and Cloud Gateway MindConnect Nano
Dubai, UAE, June 7, 2017: Tata Consultancy Services a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and Siemens today unveiled a new collaboration around Internet of Things (IoT) ......read more
Dubai, UAE, June 06, 2017– Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, has collaborated with PhishMe® to integrate their expansive security educational content to help organizations improve employee awareness of common email-borne attacks. The power of Mimecast and PhishMe together provides customers with enhanced cyber resilience against the latest spear-phishing, ransomware, and impersonation attacks that are plaguing organizations today. Through this partnership, organizations can now harness powerful security controls with impactful ......read more
Under the new vision, the company will focus on building sustainable technologies, clean energy systems and creating zero emission factories
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Panasonic, a global technology leader, announced its new long-term environment vision called “Panasonic Environment Vision 2050” on World Environment Day. The new vision will guide the Panasonic Group to practice environmentally sustainable management toward 2050.
Panasonic Environment Vision 2050 aims to achieve “a better life” and “a sustainable global environment,”. Panasonic ......read more
Employees join hands in supporting local heritage and environmental conservation programs aligning with UNEP’s theme of ‘Connecting people to Nature’
Dubai, UAE, 06th June 2017: As part of an ongoing effort to support environmental initiatives and while reiterating its continuous support towards making “Life’s Good”, LG Electronics (LG) is committed to supporting environmental conservation programs across the region.
Being the biggest annual event for positive environmental action, World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June ......read more
Comment Article by Rick Holland, Vice President, Strategy, Digital Shadows
The attack on 200,000 plus computers across more than 120 countries around the world by the WannaCry ransomware certainly got the attention of governments, media, consumers and law enforcement. But the actual impact could have been so much worse.
Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible and what their motives were and many believe this might have been the act of inexperienced hackers who lost control of their creation. Certainly, at the time of writing, none of the ransom has been ......read more
Fortinet and SentinelOne Deliver a Joint Security Solution to Address Today’s Most Advanced Persistent Threats
DUBAI, UAE, June 6, 2017: Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, and SentinelOne, the company transforming endpoint protection, today announced a Fabric Ready partnership to deliver SentinelOne’s next-generation endpoint protection combined with the advanced defenses of the Fortinet Security Fabric. The Fortinet and SentinelOne integrated security solution delivers a comprehensive security architecture that spans ......read more


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FIRST LOOK: Puma Clyde Court— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 20, 2018
Brand’s first basketball shoe in two decades. Knit construction. Clear midsole / outsole. “1973” nod on the heel to the original Puma Clyde’s launch year.
📷: Hypebeast pic.twitter.com/aNowGWWdNz
Another look — the new Puma Clyde Court.— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 20, 2018
Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, Michael Porter Jr & Zhaire Smith are on board.
Ayton has been playing in them since last month, and told me:
“I’m excited to get a feel for them. When I first tried them, they were simple and smooth.“ pic.twitter.com/F4B4lNmCaV
I’m not sure any brand has gone from nothing to THIS in a week in my 17 years of covering this business. pic.twitter.com/kFy98Iiptj— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 20, 2018

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The Bureau of Customs thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle into the country three luxury vehicles worth an estimated P16 million via the Manila International Container Port on June 9 Based on information gathered, a pre-lodgment control order was issued against the shipment A 100% examination of the container revealed a brand-new Land Cruiser, a 2016 Nissan GTR, and a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 A warrant of seizure and detention was issued against the shipment while investigation and filing of charges are underway The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle into the Philippines three luxury vehicles worth an estimated P16 million through the Manila International Container Port (MICP) on June 9.
Based on information gathered, BOC-MICP district collector Romeo Allan Rosales issued a pre-lodgment control order against the shipment consigned to ADFINEST Marketing Corp.
A 100% examination of the container revealed one brand-new Land Cruiser, one 2016 Nissan GTR, and one 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
A warrant of seizure and detention was issued against the shipment while investigation and filing of charges are underway for possible violation of Section 1400 (Misdeclaration) in relation to Section 1113 (Property Subject to Seizure and Forfeiture) of Republic Act No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, as well as for the lack of authority to import from the Department of Trade and Industry.
Recently, BOC-MICP also seized three suspected smuggled vehicles worth an estimated P20 million on June 2 and apprehended four sports cars on May 26. BOC said the latest apprehensions are part of BOC-MICP’s Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service’s Coplan Tsekot aimed at curbing smuggling of vehicles through MICP.
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Sony knows how to keep it updated, it has the amazing devices for its customers and Sony brings updated versions every next to keep the interest of its customers developed. The next thing Sony is up to focus on its gaming customers and bringing the PS5 edition. The PlayStation device was created to cater to the gamers market. PlayStation is actually a video game device. Sony has worked hard to learn its target market of gamers and now it is in the process of creating a new powerful machine for gamers. As PS4 is taking the last breaths of its life as it is about to end which clearly indicates the upcoming PS5 console in the market.
The Difference Between PS4 and PS5
Well PS4 is about to end but what is new and latest PS5 is going to bring. The two major updates would be expected with the PS5 and will rule over the hearts. The two things are:
The 4K gaming is the latest pixel theory in which each of the pixels is then divided into 4 more pixels to give the perfect crispy view. It is called as “checkerboard” technique. It could be delivering the native 4K output but it often has to sacrifice resolution to keep performance consistent. It is expected to bring the incredible visual advancements in terms of character models.
Sony recently became the first console manufacturer to embrace virtual reality, because of the PlayStation VR. There is still the pixel issue as the Playstation VR set is not in high-end quality. Moreover, it has a cord attached to the system which limits the movement of the player in the surrounding. PlayStation VR 2 is expected to have no attached and functions wirelessly moreover, it would be giving high resolution and wide angle view.
PS5 is rumored to be powered by an AMD Navi GPU. Another thing is that PS5 won't be present at E3 2018 which is Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018. It is an upcoming event but PS5 is not expected to be the part of it. The next thing is that is expected to be revealed at E3 2019. It is also expected that the PS5 VR-tech baked in at the Silicon level, and will sport a GPU based on AMD's Navi architecture with a CPU that's potentially a custom item from AMD's Zen line.
PS4 Games Function for PS5
It is expected that PS5 will be compatible with the PS4 games. The current PS4 console uses an AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), built upon the machines x86-64 architecture. If Sony uses this same architecture in the upcoming PS5 console there's a good possibility that the machine will be able to offer backward compatibility to function with the PS4 titles. But to the older versions like PS2 and PS3, it is impossible. The new upgrade is that it might also allow the offline downloading of the games a well. Moreover, the digitalization of games is also expected as the physical CD has become a too old trend so it is expected that the games could be purchased online. The upcoming games which are expected to release with the PS5 are:
- Death Stranding
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Call of Duty
- FIFA 2021 on PS5
- PES 2021 on PS5
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake
- The Elder Scrolls 6
PS5 Release Date in Dubai, UAE
There are many speculations about the PS5 launch date in Dubai, UAE. The PS5 is expected to release in 2020. But there are many hints from the industry insiders that PS4 is coming to the end it is expected that PS5 might be released in the fourth quarter of 2019.
PS5 Price in Dubai, UAE
The price of PS5 in Dubai, UAE cannot be confirmed yet without any updates from the Sony company. But with keeping the track record of previous versions of Playstations it is expected that Sony might not range it higher in prices to furious its customers so PS5 is expected to be priced between 2000 AED in Dubai, UAE.
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Awesome San José Fall Grant Winner
Awesome San José is pleased to announce that the Fall Grant winner is San José Strong’s Queer Homecoming. San José Strong received our $1,000 grant on November 10th and the grant money will be used to help fund the Queer Homecoming event. San José Strong’s Queer Homecoming will be streaming online on November 21st, and will feature an array of local comics, drag performances and more.
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Husayn Kassia/co-founder Onfido
Onfido appoints tech veteran as CEO, as co-founder steps down
Mike Tuchen replaces Onfido co-founder Husayn Kassai, who is staying on as an advisor.
Identification startup Onfido has appointed veteran technology executive Mike Tuchen as is new CEO.
Tuchen replaces Husayn Kassai, co-founder of Onfido, who is staying on as an advisor to Onfido.
Onfido says it’s making the change as it gears up for the next phase of growth and broadens its offering.
Tuchen was previously CEO at Talend, the cloud data integration company, which he took public in 2016.
Prior to that, he led software startup Rapid7 and has also held a senior role at Microsoft.
Tuchen said: “I have spent over twenty years working with leading software and tech businesses and I couldn’t be more optimistic about Onfido’s product and mission.”
“This is an incredibly exciting time for the business, with Onfido’s focus on virtual verification more important than ever as companies focus on digitisation and the shift to remote working.”
“Husayn has built a fantastic team and business and I look forward to building on that success as we rapidly scale the company worldwide and broaden our offering.”
Kassai said: “This is an important moment for Onfido. When I founded the company in 2012 with Eamon and Ruhul, we raised just $20k of funding to build the new identity standard for the internet.”
“Eight years on, we’ve achieved so much and I’m proud of the hundreds of Onfidoers who’ve joined our mission to solve the identity problem.”
“We’re in such a strong position and now it’s the right time to hand the torch over to Mike, with all his experience, to lead the company into the future.”
Earlier this year, Onfido, which has its headquarters in London scooping $100m in one of the year’s largest fintech funding rounds.


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28 EU Transport Ministers Experience Self-Driving Cars on Public Roads
AMSTERDAM — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 14, 2016 — TomTom today announced its participation in a historic self-driving car event, which culminated in 28 EU Transport Ministers being driven in autonomous vehicles in real traffic conditions in Amsterdam. The cars were provided by a range of car manufacturers.
The EU Transport Ministers were gathered in the Dutch capital, under the Dutch EU presidency, to work toward eliminating regulatory and technical barriers around autonomous driving.
Speaking before the event, Willem Strijbosch, Head of Autonomous Driving at TomTom, said: “We are very excited to be part of such a historic occasion, the coming together of 28 EU Transport Ministers, experiencing first-hand the future of self-driving cars. It’s great that TomTom is playing such an important role with its highly-detailed maps and precise localisation.”
TomTom’s BANDIT action cameras have been following the story of the day, with TomTom sharing the resulting footage on its social channels.
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At TomTom (TOM2) our mission is to make technology so easy to use, that everyone can benefit from it. We created easy to use navigation devices, helping millions of people to get where they want to be. Today, we continue to simplify the complex, making technology more accessible for everyone. We have four customer facing business units: Consumer, Telematics, Automotive and Licensing. We make easy to use navigation devices, sport watches and action cameras for consumers. We enable businesses with vehicles to more easily manage and improve fleet efficiency whilst increasing overall business performance with our Telematics solutions. We also offer a world leading real-time map platform that is powering innovative location based services and helping to make automated driving a reality for the automotive industry. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have over 4,600 employees and sell our products worldwide.


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The world of commerce and government has changed drastically in the past few years. Individuals once needed to keep track of their email password, PIN and perhaps a few other details. Now they must manage multiple accounts and credentials, such as online banking authentication, a smartphone entry key and the login details for all of the e-commerce sites that they purchase items from.
Because of the added complexity and security problems in the new digital landscape, user-based identity management is becoming an increasingly attractive option for businesses and consumers. The User-Centric ID Live conference scheduled for Oct. 15-16 in Washington, D.C. will address how this kind of system can benefit the private and public sector, as well as the technologies and models involved in creating a user-centric identity ecosystem.
With a potentially $11.9 billion Identity and Access Management market anticipated by experts, professionals will want to hear from the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) and other industry professionals as they detail how user-based ID and privacy issues have progressed so far and how they are expected to develop.
SecureKey Technologies will be among the companies providing their insight and advice about the growing user-centric identity, and Andre Boysen, EVP of marketing at SecureKey, will be among those presenting as he discusses the Canadian government's expansion of a federated identity system and how it creates a more simple, secure and private way for citizens to engage with public programs online.
More information on the event can be found at https://www.ucentricid.com.


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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed via Twitter that the company’s first electric truck will begin deliveries to Pepsi on December 1, 2022.
The Semi truck had originally been announced in 2017 and was supposed to begin production in 2019.
That original delivery window came and went with Tesla later saying that it would begin building trucks for its first customer, Pepsi, in October 2022. now Musk says that he is “excited to announce start of production of Tesla Semi truck with deliveries to Pepsi on Dec 1st!”
The Semi itself is a truck that promises 500 miles of range and a 0-60 time of around 20 seconds when loaded, and it’s said that Tesla has 100 of these electric vehicles on order.
The Semi isn’t the only vehicle that Tesla has struggled to get out of the gate, of course. The company has also missed various production dates for the Cybertruck as well, with Musk now saying that particular vehicle will go into production in the middle of next year.
Excited to announce start of production of Tesla Semi truck with deliveries to @Pepsi on Dec 1st! pic.twitter.com/gq0l73iGRW
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2022
Whether that will happen remains to be seen, but the progression of Semi manufacturing might suggest that Tesla is now starting to get its act together.
Not that buying other Tesla vehicles is easy right now. The worldwide parts shortages have impacted all automakers, and Tesla is no different. delivery windows for Tesla EVs are long, even for those that have been on sale for some time.
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Samsung Electronics, which is fast closing in on Apple as the No. 1 smartphone maker, announced Monday its Galaxy Note S Pen for customers with accounts with AT&T. The new smartphone features a stylus, which executives said could be used for more than notes.
The South Korean-made phone has a 5.3-inch screen and a super AMOLED display, which Samsung said was among the largest it has offered.
Samsung introduced the new phone at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, during a press conference mobbed by more than 3,000 reporters.
The S Pen uses new software intended to allow users to make notes with a stylus for messages, calendar entries and other items that would be included on a smartphone.
The Galaxy Note S is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, with a 2MP front-facing camera and an 8 MP rear-facing camera and 16 GB of onboard memory. It deploys Google's 2.3 Gingerbread Android OS.
Few smartphones on the market now use a stylus. Nearly 20 years ago, Apple came out with its first handheld, the Newton Personal Assistant, which was intended to be a personal memo screen that recorded handwriting. About the same time, Tandy, now renamed Radio Shack, unveiled the Zoomer, which also featured a stylus.
The lives of both products were both short.
Samsung executives said prices and availability with AT&T will be available during the first half of 2012.


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sustainability, climate change and educational games.is still months away, but has already rounded-up the toys that kids will be hoping to find under the tree this year. Some of the key themes for this year include
"This year is driven by the importance of learning through play and enhancing communication skills through interaction with toys as children have adapted to playing in smaller groups and with siblings," the team at John Lewis says.
"We have already seen a 106% increase in sales of electronic toys this year and are introducing Botley 2.0, Brio Smart Tech Sound and VTech Feathers and Feelings Peacock in time for Christmas. All are expected to be among sought-after gifts this season as parents look for different ways to keep children entertained whilst also learning new skills and tools."
Take a look at the top 10 toys below...
At the top of this list is this recycled scooter, which has been made made out of recycled fishing nets.
"We're extremely excited to launch the Micro Eco Scooter, made out of recycled fishing nets. We have seen incredible demand for outdoor games during lockdown and believe this trend will continue through to next year," Rachael Larkman, Partner & Toy Buyer, says.
We're certain kids will have hours of fun building this railway track over the Christmas holidays.
"This year has been incredibly different for all of us and we've seen a change in the way parents have been purchasing toys for their children," Rachel adds.
"They're thinking of ways that will help their children further their learning through play. That's why we believe the Botley 2.0 (that teaches children to code) will be a popular choice."
Educate your children on empathy, social skills and being kind with these practical conversation cards.
Teach children about climate change, sustainability and making a difference with this brilliant book. Jam-packed with 20 inspiring stories of people saving the world, it's sure to educate the next generation on how to care for the planet.
Vtech's brightly coloured peacock toy teaches children to learn shapes, numbers and emotions.
This beautiful doll is sure to encourage hours of fun with young children.
"The trend for construction toys such as Lego hasn't slowed down either this year (61% increase compared to last year) as Lego noted that 50% of their shoppers bought sets to 'build together' with their children during lockdown and we predict this trend to continue into the new year."
Teach toddlers to walk independently with this wooden walker. As well as improving skills like balance and coordination, the wooden blocks will help them to learn, too.
Keep the fun going this Christmas with Monopoly's Mega Edition. It's the perfect post-lunch game.
"Another lockdown trend to come through is board games (52%) with a focus on the more nostalgic game of Monopoly (the second most popular board game in lockdown) as parents reminisce on their childhoods."
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The leading EdTech trade show in the UK is back and we’ll be there! Bett 2022 is a free event that is taking place from 19th to 21st January 2022 at London Excel. Last year the show went virtual and attracted over 33,000 visitors and 800 exhibitors from 123 countries. Now it’s back live, it promises to be bigger than ever!
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The container terminal of the Kribi deep-sea port goes operational officially this Friday 2nd March 2018. The arrival of a cargo ship will mark the official putting in to function the terminal. Ahead of the event, the Cameroon National Shippers Council has organised a two day refresher course on international trade procedures in Cameroon’s sea ports.
Shippers, licensed brokers, freight forwarders, customs and other actors in the international business sector are taking part in the training.
The Director General of the National Shippers Council, Auguste Mbappe Penda told participants that a good knowledge on international procedures of clearance at ports will ease the arrival and clearance of cargo at the Kribi deep-sea port.
The training has been organised on the theme “foreign trade procedures in Cameroon’s Ports”. The training that opened this 1st March ends on March 2nd when a huge cargo ship is expected to duck at the cargo terminal of the Kribi deep-sea port.
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Former PBOC official says China’s digital yuan is never used
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central-bank digital foreign money is never used, a former official on the Individuals’s Financial institution of China (PBOC) stated on Wednesday, monetary information outlet Caixin reported.
Expressing disappointment over the result of a trial in chosen provinces and cities, the previous official, Ji Ping, instructed a convention that the applying of the so-called digital yuan wanted to be widened.
“Within the two years of the trial, the cumulative circulation of digital yuan has solely reached 100 billion yuan ($14 billion),” he stated. The determine confirmed that “Utilization is low, extremely inactive.”
“The outcomes aren’t excellent,” Xie, former PBOC director-general of analysis, stated at a convention on digital finance hosted by Tsinghua College, in response to Caixin.
Central financial institution digital currencies are digital tokens, much like cryptocurrencies, which are issued by central banks. China is a frontrunner among the many few nations creating new mediums of trade.
“What wants to vary is that the digital yuan acts as a cash-only and consumption-only choice,” Xie stated.
“Money, financial institution playing cards and China’s third-party cost mechanism have created a cost market construction that meets the wants for on a regular basis use,” he stated. “Most people is used to it, and it is arduous to vary.”
He stated the digital-yuan enterprise had no synergistic impact and no business profit to the financial institution’s enterprise. In the meantime, third-party cost programs comparable to Alibaba Group’s Alipay supply a extra engaging vary of features comparable to funding, insurance coverage and client loans.
To resolve the issue, using the digital yuan may very well be expanded — for instance, by letting people purchase monetary merchandise with it, Xie stated. Additionally, it may well connect with extra cost platforms, shifting to more cost effective situations.
($1 = 6.9691 Chinese language Yuan Renminbi)
(Reporting by Jason Xu and Brenda Goh; Modifying by Bradley Perrett)
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Pebble, the smartwatch company, has released an update that should fix issues for many early adopters. The update is said to have solved a Bluetooth issue on the iPhone and fixed fragmentation issues with Android-based devices.
Most likely in preparation for an IPO, online retailer Wayfair has raised $157 million led by T. Rowe Price. This brings its total capital raised thus far to a number north of $350 million. [Source: Re/code]
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By December, Bitcoin was on track to hit its all-time high thanks to a dramatic and steady increase in price. On Dec. 17, 2017, it reached $19,783.21, the all-time high that has yet to be broken. Unfortunately, that high was followed by a drop of about 30 percent, with a market correction that brought it down to under $11,000. The price did recover, reaching $16,000 again on Dec. 27.
Legal Gray Area. Major governments have largely remained on the sidelines, and this has created both a sense of potential and apprehension for Bitcoin proponents and critics respectively. Bitcoin isn’t backed by a regulatory agency and a government would technically be ceding power by supporting a decentralized currency. This has been largely officially unaddressed. Bitcoin’s price, however, tends to be very sensitive to any news concerning the US government’s opinion of cryptocurrencies. For example, when the SEC denied the approval of bitcoin-based exchange-traded-products—essentially bitcoin-backed assets on the stock market—in 2017, Bitcoin’s price dropped 18%. Yet while the price and adoption of Bitcoin would be affected by government action, governments are unable to criminalize Bitcoin. In fact, governments such as the United States and China have invested in it at some capacity.
Welcome to the Investopedia Bitcoin Center, where you can find the current price of Bitcoin as well as real-time updated news on the world’s most important cryptocurrency. For good or for ill, Bitcoin is being explored by every major world bank and may very well be the backbone of our global financial system in the near future. Use charts, watch videos, learn new Bitcoin related terms, and get all of your questions answered about Bitcoin here at Investopedia.
On 22 March 2011 WeUseCoins published the first viral video which has had over 6.4 million views. In September 2011 Vitalik Buterin co-founded Bitcoin Magazine. On 23 December 2011, Douglas Feigelson of BitBills filed a patent application for "Creating And Using Digital Currency" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an action which was contested based on prior art in June 2013.
Bitcoin is a digital currency created in 2009. It follows the ideas set out in a white paper by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity has yet to be verified. Bitcoin offers the promise of lower transaction fees than traditional online payment mechanisms and is operated by a decentralized authority, unlike government-issued currencies.
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Since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has proven to be a profitable investment for those who owned it initially. Having bought it for only $50 back then, one can now earn high revenues, as now its price has grown hundreds of times larger. Observing the popularity of BTC to USD exchange operations, there are immense opportunities to gain benefits from the Bitcoin trade. After the coin was launched, it cost $0.003 on April 25, 2010, at BitcoinMarket.com, which was the first cryptocurrency exchange. Starting at that time, the Bitcoin to dollar exchange rate has increased dramatically, and some of the initial owners gained earnings of over thousand percent. Now, while some users may be simply attracted by the potential of growing prices, many buyers believe that the currency itself has a high level of volatility. According to some financial specialists, it is even more volatile than gold. And some individuals believe that Bitcoin has the potential to replace fiat money in the future.
Investigations into the real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto were attempted by The New Yorker and Fast Company. The New Yorker's investigation brought up at least two possible candidates: Michael Clear and Vili Lehdonvirta. Fast Company's investigation brought up circumstantial evidence linking an encryption patent application filed by Neal King, Vladimir Oksman and Charles Bry on 15 August 2008, and the bitcoin.org domain name which was registered 72 hours later. The patent application (#20100042841) contained networking and encryption technologies similar to bitcoin's, and textual analysis revealed that the phrase "... computationally impractical to reverse" appeared in both the patent application and bitcoin's whitepaper. All three inventors explicitly denied being Satoshi Nakamoto.
Exchange hacks. As stated above, an exchange hack has nothing to do with the integrity of the Bitcoin system… but the market freaks out regardless. This trend seems to minimize as users see that cryptos recover from exchange hacks. As exchanges evolve and become more secure, this threat becomes less of an issue. Additionally, outside investments funneling into exchanges are providing the capital for them to grow stronger.
In July 2013, a project began in Kenya linking bitcoin with M-Pesa, a popular mobile payments system, in an experiment designed to spur innovative payments in Africa. During the same month the Foreign Exchange Administration and Policy Department in Thailand stated that bitcoin lacks any legal framework and would therefore be illegal, which effectively banned trading on bitcoin exchanges in the country. According to Vitalik Buterin, a writer for Bitcoin Magazine, "bitcoin's fate in Thailand may give the electronic currency more credibility in some circles", but he was concerned it didn't bode well for bitcoin in China.
Jump up ^ "Crib Sheet: Neptune's Brood – Charlie's Diary". www.antipope.org. Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017. I wrote Neptune's Brood in 2011. Bitcoin was obscure back then, and I figured had just enough name recognition to be a useful term for an interstellar currency: it'd clue people in that it was a networked digital currency.
Market Risk: Like with any investment, Bitcoin values can fluctuate. Indeed, the value of the currency has seen wild swings in price over its short existence. Subject to high volume buying and selling on exchanges, it has a high sensitivity to “news." According to the CFPB, the price of bitcoins fell by 61% in a single day in 2013, while the one-day price drop in 2014 has been as big as 80%.
The concept of a virtual currency is still novel and, compared to traditional investments, Bitcoin doesn't have much of a longterm track record or history of credibility to back it. With their increasing use, bitcoins are becoming less experimental every day, of course; still, after eight years, they (like all digital currencies) remain in a development phase, still evolving. "It is pretty much the highest-risk, highest-return investment that you can possibly make,” says Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, which builds and invests in Bitcoin and blockchain companies.
“So if you look at a $100 billion market cap today, now last week it might have been more like 200, so it’s actually a buying opportunity, we think that there’s a potential appreciation of 30 to 40 times because you look at the gold market today, it’s a $7 trillion market. And so a lot of people are starting to se that, they recognize the store of value properties.”
Google Trends structures the chart to represent a relative search interest to the highest points in the chart. A value of 100 is the peak popularity for the term “Bitcoin” and a value of 50 means it was half as popular at that time. A score of 0 indicates that the term was less than 1% as popular as the peak. It’s amazing how the searches relating to Bitcoin have spiked in the past few years.
Bitcoin’s first mover advantage, popularity, and network effect has cemented it as the most popular cryptocurrency with the largest market cap. Rivals like Litecoin may have numerous technical advantages over Bitcoin’s algorithm (see more about that here), but they only hold a fraction of Bitcoin’s market cap and their dwindling communities largely consist of loyalists, speculators, and antagonistic anti-Bitcoin buyers.
The price of bitcoins has gone through cycles of appreciation and depreciation referred to by some as bubbles and busts. In 2011, the value of one bitcoin rapidly rose from about US$0.30 to US$32 before returning to US$2. In the latter half of 2012 and during the 2012–13 Cypriot financial crisis, the bitcoin price began to rise, reaching a high of US$266 on 10 April 2013, before crashing to around US$50. On 29 November 2013, the cost of one bitcoin rose to a peak of US$1,242. In 2014, the price fell sharply, and as of April remained depressed at little more than half 2013 prices. As of August 2014 it was under US$600. During their time as bitcoin developers, Gavin Andresen and Mike Hearn warned that bubbles may occur.
As mathematician George Box said, "All models are wrong, some are useful." We have set out to construct a framework for pricing bitcoin but it is important to understand the variables. From our thinking, it seems possible that bitcoin could eventually increase in price by orders of magnitude, but it all depends on bitcoin's level of adoption. The most important question is "Will people use bitcoin?"
^ Jump up to: a b c d Joshua A. Kroll; Ian C. Davey; Edward W. Felten (11–12 June 2013). "The Economics of Bitcoin Mining, or Bitcoin in the Presence of Adversaries" (PDF). The Twelfth Workshop on the Economics of Information Security (WEIS 2013). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016. A transaction fee is like a tip or gratuity left for the miner.
^ Jump up to: a b c d "Statement of Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Director Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United States Department of the Treasury Before the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance Subcommittee on Economic Policy" (PDF). fincen.gov. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. 19 November 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
An official investigation into bitcoin traders was reported in May 2018. The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation into possible price manipulation, including the techniques of spoofing and wash trades. Traders in the U.S., the U.K, South Korea, and possibly other countries are being investigated. Brett Redfearn, head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Trading and Markets, had identified several manipulation techniques of concern in March 2018.
In early February 2014, one of the largest bitcoin exchanges, Mt. Gox, suspended withdrawals citing technical issues. By the end of the month, Mt. Gox had filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan amid reports that 744,000 bitcoins had been stolen. Months before the filing, the popularity of Mt. Gox had waned as users experienced difficulties withdrawing funds.
It would seem even early collaborators on the project don’t have verifiable proof of Satoshi’s identity. To reveal conclusively who Satoshi Nakamoto is, a definitive link would need to be made between his/her activity with Bitcoin and his/her identity. That could come in the form of linking the party behind the domain registration of bitcoin.org, email and forum accounts used by Satoshi Nakamoto, or ownership of some portion of the earliest mined bitcoins. Even though the bitcoins Satoshi likely possesses are traceable on the blockchain, it seems he/she has yet to cash them out in a way that reveals his/her identity. If Satoshi were to move his/her bitcoins to an exchange today, this might attract attention, but it seems unlikely that a well-funded and successful exchange would betray a customer's privacy.
Bitcoin may react differently to inflation/deflation: Bitcoin differs significantly from fiat currencies, due to the fact that there is a limited number of bitcoins to be mined. Paper money, on the other hand, can be created at will out of thin air by central banks. Due to its limited supply, Bitcoin may potentially hold its value better than paper money, which can technically have an unlimited supply.


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SC AG sending possible price gouging cases to solicitors
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The SC Attorney General’s Office says it has received more than 650 complaints of price gouging since the governor declared a state of emergency on March 13th.
The office says it examined each complaint to see which met the state’s definition of price gouging, those were then sent to local solicitors for further investigation.
Price gouging is when there is a “gross disparity” between the price of an item during an emergency and its average price.
According to a news release from the AG’s office, of the complaints logged, the most common are: sanitizer, including sanitizing wipes, sanitizing hand gels, and cleaning sprays; toilet paper; face masks; and food, especially meat and eggs.
Violating the state price gouging law is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, 30 days in jail, or both.


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Yorkshire BS launches best buy 2% one-year cash Isa - and it allows transfers in
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new best buy one-year cash Isa offering a rate of two per cent, far higher than the top deals it replaces in the independent This is Money savings tables
The previous table-toppers, from Aldermore and Tesco Bank, paid 1.65 per cent.
According to Moneyfacts, it is the first time in 2014 a rate of two per cent has been offered for a one-year tax-free account with no hoops to jump through to open.
Savings boost: YBS has launched a one-year fixed-rate cash Isa paying 2%
The minimum opening amount for the Isa is £100 and it accepts transfers in from other providers, including previous subscriptions. It’s available to open in branch or via agencies, but not online.
However, the account is also available from other brands under the YBS Group umbrella. This includes Barnsley, Chelsea and Norwich and Peterborough Building Societies, with collectively 231 branches across the UK.
Agencies are partnerships with third party businesses such as an Independent Financial Adviser, accountancy firms, solicitors or estate agents – it has 96 agencies across the country.
It is likely to prove popular, raising the risk that it will be removed before very long. Savers are advised to act fast if they want it.
The rate on tax free two-year fixed accounts is only marginally better, with a clutch of deals offering 2.05 per cent.
Plenty of savers will be hunting for a new home for their tax-free pot after a slew of providers have hacked at rates, with the latest to announce cuts being First Direct, Halifax and Lloyds Bank.
As well as its one-year Isa, YBS is also launching a one-year fixed-rate bond with the same rate, which again will make it a best buy.
Currently, the top one-year rate is 1.95 per cent from Investec Bank, and this requires £25,000 to open.
This account is available in branch but also online, with a minimum deposit of £1,000. Both the bond and Isa replace the 18 month accounts they launched last week, paying a smaller 1.75 per cent.
Richard Conway, Yorkshire Building Society savings product manager, said: ‘The new Isa and bond are designed to offer savers a competitive rate and increase choice for those who don’t need access to their cash immediately.’
Money is protected up to £85,000 in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, but all its brands share the same banking licence - you only receive this coverage once per banking licence.
Yorkshire Building Society is the second largest in the UK after Nationwide, with assets of nearly £36billion and 3.4million customers.
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Sony Xperia Z: Enhanced Smart Phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor Coming Soon?
By Jenalyn Villamarin | June 25, 2013 1:07 PM EST
Current reports are claiming that the Sony Xperia Z smart phone will be enhanced with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with the availability expected soon. Eldar Murtazin, a Russian editor at web site Mobile-Review, supported the claims when he revealed on Twitter about experiencing the Sony Xperia Z powered with the Snapdragon 800 processor.
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"Trying updated version of Xperia Z with Snapdragon 800. It's really fast :)," Murtazin wrote on his Twitter account @eldarmurtazin on Sunday, June 23. The source further added the prototype features a display similar to the HTC One smart phone's 1080p Super LCD 3 panel and the smart phone enhancement is already in progress.
Photo credit: Twitter/@eldarmurtazin
Sony generally ships its TFT LCD panels and Murtazin thinks this will be the situation on the refreshed Sony Xperia Z since the Super LCD 3 panels are only utilized in trial products. However, the TFT LCD has been criticized with weak blacks and terrible viewing angles.
An Xperia blog noted down that Sony Mobile has never launched a new processor in a refreshed smart phone version but the Japanese company is not a stranger in refurbishing the features and specs on their existing devices such as the Sony Xperia Arc S. There is a possibility that the company could now utilize a new Snapdragon chipset in revamped devices.
Though Eldar Murtazin had hit-and-miss predictions in the past, this time he might be right on the mark. The Xperia ZU and Sony Honami, Sony's two upcoming devices, are reportedly equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.
Sony has a scheduled event on Tuesday, June 25, in Germany where the refreshed Sony Xperia Z with Snapdragon 800 processor is expected to emerge as well as the Sony Xperia ZU. The reports surrounding technology giant Samsung's personal Snapdragon 800 smart phone reboot further boosts the tough competition with rival company Sony.
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Current Bitcoin Price: $37,167
Bitcoin price has risen about 1.5% over the last 24 hours, reclaiming the $37,000 mark overnight.
Top-20 altcoins continue to perform well over the last 24 hours, in particular Ethereum which has gained 13%. XRP has risen 8% and Litecoin has also done well with a 13% rise.
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According to analytics website bybt.com, the total value of all open Bitcoin options positions stands at over $9 billion USD.
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We have already seen some very exciting auto announcements in the year 2023, and the excitement is set to continue with the rest of this year’s releases. Whether they came out the first half of the year or are set to make an appearance this summer and fall, 2023 car releases are some of the strongest we have seen in a while.
These ten in particular are some of our favorite releases of the year.
This BMW was released this spring and is the company’s first standalone M-performance model since 1981. Widely anticipated for having the most powerful plug-in hybrid on the market, it can reach 60 miles per hour in just four seconds.
As Dodge’s first electrified performance vehicle, the design was heavily inspired by the Jeep Compass. Unlike similar models, this vehicle targets more of the “every person.” It displays a likeness to fancier models while maintaining a reasonable price point.
The Ocean is set to be the first car from Henrik Fisker’s new electric vehicle company. Fisker designed the car to have multiple sustainable features, from its solar-paneled roof to a screen that can rotate to accommodate drivers that are waiting for the car to complete charging.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
This model is a part of a trio of electric vehicles debuted by Hyundai. The vehicle follows the release of the Ioniq 5, which was Hyundai’s first dedicated electric vehicle. The trio is expected to wrap up with an electric SUV.
As a spinoff, electric-only company from Volvo, the Polestar 3 steps out as the first SUV from the brand. This car may end up being a 2024 release, but as of right now, we expect a release towards the end of the year.
The Crown will be available as a hybrid sedan in the US but may appear differently in other countries. Currently, the release consists of several different variations. For any variation, the Crown marks a new direction for Toyota as it features a two-tone paint scheme and a higher stance.
Alfa Romeo Tonale
This new SUV coming from the Italian brand is the first and last hybrid that they will release. Alfa Romero’s CEO from their North American branch announced that after this release they will be transitioning to entirely electric-powered vehicles.
Mercedes Benz EQS SUV
This new Mercedes Benz expands on the luxury EQS sedan model that the company previously released. It will feature the largest touchscreen available in any drivable vehicle, coming in at 56 inches.
Mercedes Benz EQE
Mercedes previewed yet another luxury electric 2023 release with the EQE. The EQE is going to be essentially a simplified version of the EQS SUV, but a more advanced version than the gas-powered E-Class.
Ford Super Duty
With 18 variations set to be released, the price for Ford’s revamped Super Duty will range from $43,970 to $103,030. Ford utilizes new tech in this model that we previously saw in the F-150 in 2020.


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A new startup funding project launched by a group of local businessmen, has announced its three-point plan to develop an “Emirati Google or Tesla” by 2071.
Sandooq Al Watan’s Our Future initiative will initially incentivise researchers to generate bold ideas and increase patents in sectors including aviation, aerospace, water and genetics in collaboration with the private sector.
The first phase will see close to AED 30million distributed to supporting research in key sectors over the course of three years.
In its second phase, the initiative will begin incubating and accelerating ideas through the establishment of innovation centres across the UAE that will provide services including training, mentorship, free working space, and pre-seed funding. The first centre is set to be inaugurated in early 2018 in Abu Dhabi.
The final phase will see the fund create a platform that connects its most promising startups with a network of venture capitalists, consumers and experts that would facilitate growth through financing and purchases.
The fund plans to support 20 key startups by 2020.
The initiative aims to prepare the UAE for a post-oil era by supporting the establishment of “world-class” Emirati start-ups and growing them into global companies that can generate economic and social returns to the country.
“The Our Future initiative is a foundation upon which we can create a knowledge economy by supporting innovative ideas and startups that propose solutions to the challenges of the future and growing them into a global phenomenon,” said Mohamed Tajeddine Al Qadhi, director general, Sandooq Al Watan. “The initiative is unique because it supports the projects from inception all the way to growing the company into local and global leader.”
According to Al Qadhi, the initiative is aligned with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to set plans for a sustainable knowledge economy in the post-oil era.
“Our Future signifies Sandooq Al Watan’s commitment to support the government efforts in diversifying our economy and to provide young Emiratis with the opportunity to pursue their ideas and shape the future” said Mohamed Al Qadhi.


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Thompson Rivers University is considering offering a university-level snowmobile and ATV adventure tourism training program in Revelstoke. Although there are snowmobile and ATV safety courses available, the TRU ‘mechanized adventure tourism training program’ is thought to be the first university-level certificate program of its kind in Canada. Students would graduate as certified snowmobile or ATV guides, and would also study the tourism business.
Iain Stewart-Patterson is a senior lecturer in the Adventure Studies Department at Thompson Rivers University. He said the idea came about as part of TRU’s efforts to develop an adventure tourism training program in Revelstoke. That effort has been covered in past Times Review stories, but the snowmobiling and ATV elements are new.
Stewart-Patterson said Revelstoke was the natural choice: “There’s nothing else out there. There appears to be the need within the snowmobile industry.” he said.
When people think of Revelstoke, “we think ski touring, we think snowmobiling,” he added.
The target start date is September of 2014, with an intake of about 18–20 students in Revelstoke. But it’s not for sure yet. TRU is doing a market survey, finding out if there’s a demand for the certified adventure tourism guides.
He said the snowmobile guiding industry is already somewhat established, so the market survey seeks to determine how their program will fit in.
He said the TRU Adventure Studies Department already offers traditional guiding programs, so it’s a matter of adapting the program.
“We have a level of expertise, and we’re looking at how to transfer that into a new market,” Stewart-Patterson said.
Students would study things like riding skills, chainsaw falling, trail maintenance, business development, marketing, resource management, avalanche safety and more.
In addition to the snowmobile/ATV course, TRU is also exploring a more traditional adventure tourism program that teaches things like ski touring and hiking – in addition to the tourism business side of the program.
City of Revelstoke economic development director Alan Mason has worked to bring the adventure tourism program to Revelstoke.
He remains excited about the program, saying it would bring students, teachers and other staff into the community, all generating economic activity. In addition, the trainees may go into business here. “If there is opportunity for people to develop business in the snow then that would be positive,” he said.
Another side benefit is the availability of university-level courses for community members. It could open courses in administration, accounting and more to Revelstoke residents.


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UAE to finish 25 silos in Egypt March 2016
Published 2015-09-01 14:01:05| Enas Shaaban
UAE is to finish establishing 25 silos worth US$300 million in March 2016, chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS) Mahmoud Abdel Hamid said Tuesday. Abdel Hamid told Amwal Al Ghad that the Emirati project aims at implementing silos in 17 governorates to add more than 1.5 million tonnes of wheat as storage capacity. Chairman Abdel Hamid stated that EHCSS is establishing 11 silos while the Egyptian agriculture ministry is implementing around 10 silos. In addition, the General Company for Silos and storage (GCSS) is establishing four silos The Emirati project is to provide around 10 percent of the wasted wheat annually estimated at 2.7 billion Egyptian pounds per year.
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Egypt is looking to add 500,000 new Internet users by the end of 2015 and increase its internet penetration rate to 50 percent from 34 percent by the end of 2016, communication minister Khaled Ali Negm said. The communication and information technology ministry mandated reduced prices at the start of August as part of its plan to expand Internet access across Egypt and improve speeds. "Every 10 percent increase in Internet penetration increases Egypt's gross domestic product by 1.8 percent," the minister told Reuters in an interview. The ministry hopes to add 1.5 million additional users by the end of 2016 to its current base of 3.4 million ADSL broadband users and increase the minimum speed to 2 megabits per second from the 1 megabit per second currently offered, he said. Since the lower prices came into effect at the beginning of August, 31,000 new Internet subscribers have come online. "By the end of 2016, the Internet in Egypt will look completely different," Negm said.
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MIAMI, FL – January 20, 2014 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Latin GRAMMY-winning Reggaeton duo Gente De Zona will headline Hispanicize 2015’s Closing Night Bash on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the historic Fillmore in South Beach. The ticketed event will include performances by additional Latin artists whose names will be revealed next week.
In addition to their Friday night performance, Gente de Zona will be participating in an exclusive artist panel at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami as part of the Music Track of the event earlier that day. Pitbull’s record label Mr. 305 Inc. will be the host of this exclusive panel (For tickets to Hispanicize Event panels + sessions, please visit www.HispanicizeEvent.com).
Long popular in their native Cuba, Gente De Zona’s song with Enrique Iglesias “Bailando” catapulted them into the international arena. In addition to “Bailando,” in 2014 Gente De Zona collaborated with many Latin artists creating such chart-topping hits as “Tu Me Quemas” with Chino y Nacho, “Yo Quiero” feat. Pitbull and “Ella Me Dijo” with Maffio and Henry Santos. The group reached official breakthrough success when they won three Latin Grammys and were nominated for three Premios Lo Nuestro awards. Gente De Zona’s new album will be released in early 2015.
General admission tickets for the closing bash will be sold to the public via Ticketmaster.com starting Wednesday January 21st. Hispanicize Event badge holders will not need to purchase tickets as their event badge allows them complimentary access to the concert and exclusive VIP seating.
Announcements of confirmed headlining and indie music acts will continue to roll out through the rest of January. This year’s Hispanicize Event aims to cover all genres of music, from bachata, reggeaton and electro pop to rock en español, indie rock, salsa, tropical, and Latin pop. Past performers of Hispanicize include: Sheila E., Si7te, Danay Suarez, Carlos Vives, Los Rakas, Jesse and Joy, La Santa Cecilia, Spam Allstars, Elastic Bond, among others.
Hispanicize 2015 Music Festival Overview
The Hispanicize Closing Night Concert Bash is part of a multi-faceted Hispanicize Music Festival that consists of special Latin music events and concerts, awards and professional development sessions that will take place during Hispanicize Week 2015.
Led by co-directors Katherine Johnson and Vanessa James, the Hispanicize 2015 Music Festival is being put together by a committee comprised of EMMY-nominated TV Host Pili Montilla; Latin GRAMMY-nominated Producer Mr. Pauer; Head of Latin Music Advertising + Int’l at Secret Road, Diana Beas; CEO of World Clique, Roberto Somoza; and Talent + Music Manager at Viacom International Media Networks/Tr3s, Gabriela Ortega.
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As of today, announced sponsors include: Procter & Gamble, 3M, WordPress.com, República, iBlog Magazine, and numerous consumer products, food, fashion and lifestyle, toy and travel brands that will shortly be disclosed. Media partners include Latin Heat, Hispanicize Wire, Media Moves, Hispanic Market Weekly and PRODU. Strategic partners include the Hispanic Public Relations Association and the Public Relations Society of America.
Sponsorship information is available by contacting [email protected] or calling 203.364.4779.
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Now in its sixth year, Hispanicize 2015 Week (www.HispanicizeEvent.com) (#Hispz15) is the iconic, largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in journalism, blogging, marketing, entertainment and tech entrepreneurship.
Co-chaired by Facebook’s U.S. Hispanic Head of Sales Christian Martinez and award-winning actor Luis Guzmán, Hispanicize 2015 is a production of the Hispanicize companies that include the Latina Mom Bloggers network, Being Latino, Hispanicize Wire and the Hispanic PR Blog, Hispanicize 2015 is expected to gather more than 2,100 of the nation’s most influential Latino professionals from the industries of blogging, journalism, music, marketing, film and business over five days. The event will take place in downtown Miami March 16-20, 2015.
The Hispanicize event is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos in the U.S. and/or Puerto Rico.
Hispanicize 2015 is a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).