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Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report Huawei announces solid business performance and commitment to creating greater value for

Huawei released its 2019 Annual Report today, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at CNY858.8 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profit reached CNY62.7 billion; and its cash flow from operating activities topped CNY91.4 billion, up 22.4% year-on-year. As part of a long-term, ongoing investment in technological innovation and research, Huawei invested 15.3% of its 2019 revenue – or CNY131.7 billion – back into R&D. Its total R&D spend over the past decade now exceeds CNY600 billion. "2019 was an extraordinary year for Huawei," said Eric Xu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman. "Despite enormous outside pressure, our team forged ahead with a singular focus on creating value for our customers. We worked hard to earn their respect and trust, as well as that of our partners around the globe. Business remains solid." In 2019, Huawei's carrier business led the commercial rollout of 5G networks. To further commercial adoption and promote

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Six Steps for Securing Your Remote Workforce at Scale

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans are designed to address an organization’s need to quickly suspend normal on-site operations in the event of a power outage, illness, or natural disaster that may make it unsafe for employees to travel on-site. This plan needs to include the ability to quickly establish a secure, remote workforce. Transitioning administrative staff, technical support teams, HR, marketing departments, and other workers who traditionally work from a physical office – along with access to their data and networked resources – to alternate work sites can be a daunting task. In addition to networking considerations, organizations should be aware that cybercriminals are prepared to exploit the weaknesses and security gaps that often arise during such events. Unprepared users and unsecured systems can quickly become conduits for malware and malicious activity. Since time is of the essence, security must be an integral element of any teleworker strategy. Here are

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Note10 Lite offers premium features for this generation's go-getters

Many of today’s millennials are budding multi-hyphenates. They juggle multiple things at once while they actively pursue their passions. Their 9-5 desk jobs don’t stop them from being content creators, travel enthusiasts, and young entrepreneurs on the side. They are ambitious and only aspire for the best things life has to offer, whether it be for leisure or productivity. SAMSUNG enables these go-getters to stand out and achieve more with a powerful smartphone that is within their reach. With the Galaxy Note10 Lite, users can upgrade their mobile experience to a whole new level with the smartphone’s flagship-grade features. The Power to do more with the S Pen Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note10 Lite upgrades productivity and creativity with the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen. During class or meetings, users can take down notes by writing directly on the screen, which Text Export will transform into a digital text format that they can copy, paste, and share. Flashes of inspiratio

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Realme C3 Elevates Entry-Level Smartphone Experience with High-Tier Features

realme Philippines, the top 4 smartphone brand in the Philippines, launched today its newest triple-camera gaming monster, the realme C3. The latest in realme Philippines’ C-series, the realme C3 boasts highly competitive features in four key areas -- performance, camera, display and battery – making it the most powerful entry-level smartphone in the market to date. “We are excited to introduce the realme C3 to the Filipinos. We hope to empower and encourage more young Filipinos to dare to take the first step toward their goals with realme C3’s powerful features offered at a very accessible value. Now with the realme C3, more young Filipinos can grit and grind,” shares realme Philippines Vice President for Marketing Austine Huang. Affordable high-tier performance The realme C3 is the first in the world to have the MediaTek Helio G70 processor, making it ideal for daily tasks and gaming. Realme C3’s octa-core 12nm processor is capable of handling advanced tasks without draining the

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Catriona Gray, BJ Pascual, and Jason Magbanua lead the SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch in the Philippines

With the arrival of the Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, SAMSUNG officially announces renowned fashion photographer BJ Pascual, same-day edit king Jason Magbanua, and 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray as the brand ambassadors of the newest devices of the decade. At the media launch, they revealed how the smartphone helps them find a new way of capturing photos and videos. Changing how users see the world As an in-demand photographer, BJ has shot many of the country’s most beautiful faces and covers of magazines in the Philippines and abroad. The Galaxy S20 Ultra serves as a worthy companion for the illustrious photographer. The smartphone comes with an Ultra-Resolution Quad Camera, which includes the 108MP Wide Angle, 48MP Telephoto, 12MP Ultra-Wide, and Depth Vision lenses. The 108MP camera offers millions of more pixels that show off even the tiniest details. “Even I am surprised at the level of clarity that my smartphone’s camera provides. I have compared photos taken using the 108MP lens

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At Full Throttle: Bolt28 Sim Racing all set in April

Budding regional sports marketing agency Bolt28 gears toward fulfilling its goal of becoming a gamechanger in the industry with the debut of Bolt28 Sim Racing. Happening from April 22 to 26, the five-day simulated automobile racing will take place at SM City Clark in Pampanga. Bolt28 Sim Racing consists of three days of time-trials, followed by the semi-finals and the finals. Spurring the unstoppable growth of esports in the Philippines, the event encourages gamers from different ages and genres as well as newcomers and seasoned drivers to enjoy the experience of sim racing. Besides sim racing, Bolt28 will also hold special events such as the Celebrity Race, Campus Wars among Universities, and other entertainment activities. Amplifying the event’s excitement, Bolt28 has partnered with eGG, a regional television network and an online streaming platform. In line with the event and its emphasis on safety and passion for the automobile industry, Bolt28 has chosen James Deakin as its off

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Huawei brings first 5G smartphone in the Philippines with Globe Platinum

In its efforts to push the boundaries of mobile technology, Huawei, together with Globe, brings the first 5G capable smartphone to Philippine shores - the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. Redefining the possibilities of mobile technology Huawei takes another bold step forward by equipping its latest flagship device with 5G capability. The Mate 30 Pro 5G is powered by Kirin 990 5G - one of the world’s fastest processors that lets users take advantage of high-speed 5G NSA and SA networks. Offering roughly ten times the speed of 4G networks, the device's 5G capability delivers ultra-fast speed with almost real-time latency (90% lower than 4G) that enables doing resource-heavy online activities like cloud gaming, HD livestreaming, and HD video calls with stunning ease. In addition to marked enhancements on performance, battery life, and overall efficiency, the Kirin 990 5G and its boosted Image Signal Processing (ISP) promises significant improvements to the camera experience. The Mate 30 Pro 5G

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Samsung phones get up to 50% discount on Lazada 12.12 Year End Sale

Filipinos love to look forward to promos and deals from their favorite brands during the holiday. During this time, they anticipate sales like Lazada 12.12 where they are treated with tons of freebies, discounts, deals, and promos. Samsung is joining the fun as it holds the Grand Galaxy Gift-mas where users can enjoy special bundles of up to 50% off on these devices, and flash sales starting December 12. Price drop on Galaxy devices Beginning December 12, users can get up to 50% off during peak hours (12AM - 2AM, 9AM - 2PM, and 5PM - 9PM) on Lazada 12.12. Those who wish to purchase can save up to P15,000 when they avail the following devices: 1. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) - P13,495 from P26,990 (50% off)2. Samsung Galaxy A50 - P7,995 from P15,990 (50% off)3. Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime - P2,495 from P4,990 (50% off)4. Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus - P3,995 from P7,990 (50% off)5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 - P11,995 from P23,990 (50% off)6. Samsung Galaxy Note9 - P23,994 from P39,990 (40% off)7.

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Huawei slashes phone, smartwatch prices on Shopee, Lazada 12.12 sale

With Christmas around the corner, consumers can expect nothing less than the best. Huawei is participating in this year’s much-awaited 12.12 Sale with discounted deals as much P13,000. So, if you are looking for promos, we have a list of all the Huawei products available on Shopee and Lazada. 1. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro from P32,990 to P19,794 2. HUAWEI Nova 3 from P18,990 to P9,495 3. HUAWEI YMax from P15,990 to P6,495 4. HUAWEI M3 Lite from P13,490 to P9,221 5. HUAWEI MediaPad T3 from P5,790 to P5,221 6. HUAWEI GT1 from P9,990 to P4,995 7. HUAWEI Band 3 from P2,490 to P996 You can also catch the newly released products – the revolutionary long-battery life outdoor smartwatch HUAWEI Watch GT2 at P9,990 and the true wireless noise-canceling earphones HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 from P8,990 to P6,990. These deals will be gone at the end of the day on December 12 so get the best Huawei devices while you still can! To know more, please visit Lazada: https://tinyurl.com/wkoau3v and Shopee: https:

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ViewSonic Elite gaming monitors grab spotlight at ESGS 2019

ViewSonic Elite series of gaming monitors wowed visitors at the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2019. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, ESGS 2019 is one of the most anticipated eSports and gaming conventions in the Philippines. ViewSonic Elite series includes models such as the Elite XG270QG. Sporting a 27-inch IPS Nano Color Display, this monitor boasts ultrafast 1ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate. With QHD screen resolution (2560 x 1440p), this monitor also features ViewSonic's Elite OSD, a headphone hook, mouse bungee, and RGB for added design flair.  ViewSonic's Elite series also carries the Elite XG270. Flaunting a 27-inch IPS Nano Color Display, this monitor has the same 1ms response time but with a higher 240Hz refresh rate. The Elite XG270 keeps the same set of features the Elite XG270QG has, including support for NVIDIA G-Sync. Another member of the ViewSonic Elite series, the Elite XG240R has a 24-inch display with FHD resolution, 1ms respon

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