09 June, 2016

هواوي تهدف إلى تجاوز سامسونج وأبل في مبيعات الهواتف الذكية


خلال مقابلة صحفيه  مع جريدة وول ستريت صرح السيد/ ريتشارد يو – الرئيس التنفيذى مجموعة أعمال المستهلكين بشركة هواوى ان هواوى أصبحت شركة رائدة في صناعة الهواتف المحمولة حيث سجلت المرتبة الثالثة في سوق الهواتف الذكية بعد سامسونج وأبل،  وأبرز مثال هاتف P9 الذى حقق شعبية كبيرة.

وأضاف السيد/ ريتشارد يو"طموحات هواوي أكبر من أي وقت مضى! ومن المقرر ان تتجاوز هواوي السباق مع منافسيها الأثنين خلال السنوات الخمس المقبلة." " نحن نأمل أن تصبح هواوى الشركة المصنعة رقم 1 في العالم للهواتف الذكية. انه سباق إلى المراتب الأولى، ونحن نتحلى بالصبرحيث نعمل بكامل قوتنا وطاقتنا في الوقت الراهن. في الربع الأول من العام الحالى، زادت مبيعاتنا بنسبة 59٪ مقارنة مع الربع الأول من 2015. ومن ناحية أخرى، سامسونج حققت نفس نتائج الربع الأول من العام الماضي، في حين عانت أبل من نسبة انخفاض قدرها 14٪."

اليوم هواوي تمتلك 8.3% من السوق فى حين تمتلك أبل 15% وسامسونج 23%، ولكن بوجود نية صارمة وعزم، تخطط هواوي  الحصول على 25% من حصة السوق العالمية. تركز هواوى الأن طاقتها وتركيزها على الهواتف الذكية العالية الأمكانيات حتى تتمكن من السيطره على سوق الهواتف الذكية .

وهذا الأتجاه يفسر شراكة هواوي مع لايكا لمدة خمس سنوات مقبلة والتي قيل عنها من قبل الخبراء انها طفرة تسويقية لا مثيل لها. كم أعلن السيد/يو عن إستثمار هواوى فى حلول "الواقع الافتراضي" ومنصة جوجل لاحلام اليقظة / DayDream من خلال هاتف ذكي سوف يكشف عنه في خريف 2016.

تستثمر هواوي بكثافة في البحث والتطور حيث أنفقت 9.3 مليار دولار في عام 2015، فى حين أنفقت أبل 8.1 مليار دولار سامسونج 12.5 مليار دولار خلال نفس الفترة.

07 June, 2016

Sony Enjoys Record Success at 2016 TIPA Awards

α7R II

  • Best Mirrorless CSC Professional: α7R II
  • Best CSC Prime Lens: SEL85F14GM
  • Best Full-Frame Compact Camera: RX1R II
  • Best Action Cam: HDR-AS50

(Dubai-UAE: 5 June, 2016) – Sony has been recognised with a record four awards by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association in their 2016 awards.

Best Mirrorless CSC Professional: α7R II
The Sony α7R II has a 42.4MP “Full-frame” Exmor R™ CMOS sensor housed inside a full magnesium alloy body. It features a hybrid AF system with 399 on-sensor phase detection points and 25 contrast detection points that allow still shooting at up to 5 fps at full AF and AE. The α7R II can deliver 4K video with in camera processing and recording and Full HD (1080p) video in either NTSC or PAL at 60p/30p/24p or 50p/25p using the high bit-rate XAVC S format. It offers fully customisable colour and gamma controls, including the same S-Log2 and S-Log3 Gamma curves found in high-end Sony cinema cameras. ISO range is 100-25,600, with extendable ranges to ISO 50 to 102,400. Full details of the α7R II can be seen here.

SEL85F14GM

Best CSC Prime Lens: SEL85F14GM
The full-frame Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM lens has a new XA (extreme aspherical) element plus three ED (extra low-dispersion) elements that can provide a fascinating combination of extremely high resolution of focused areas with a pleasing, soft bokeh in the background. The lens has a circular aperture with 11 blades plus Sony’s Nano AR coating, to reduce ghosting and flare. It contains a ring drive SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) to drive focusing and two position sensors for enhanced focus control. Constructed with 11 elements in 8 groups, the lens is dust and moisture resistant. Full details of the SEL85F14GM can be seen here.

RX1R II

Best Full-Frame Compact Camera: RX1R II
Sharing the same 42.2 MP sensor and BIONZ X image processor with Sony’s α7R II, the RX1R II has an integral ZEISS® Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. The sensor has an impressive 399 phase detection AF points that works in conjunction with 25 contrast AF points to achieve fast and efficient focus. The camera has the world's first optical variable low pass filter that can be set to off, standard or high, with low pass filter bracketing also available. Viewing is via a four-glass element in-built EVF or a tiltable 7.5cm (3.0 type) 1.2 million dot LCD. The camera can deliver Full HD video with a choice of various framing rates. Full details of the RX1R II can be seen here.

HDR-AS50


Best Action Cam: HDR-AS50

The Sony HDR-AS50 is a durable and highly portable POV video camera that weighs a mere 58g (2oz) and measures only 2.42 x 4.7 x 8.3 cm. (31/32 x 1 7/8x 3 3/8 inches). It is supplied with an underwater housing that can be used down to 60 metres and can be linked with a new Live-View Remote with full camera command functionality that can be mounted virtually anywhere, including as wristwear. The camera features SteadyShot™ image stabilisation, a must for action shooting, 4K Time-Lapse Capture, enhanced Full HD video capture, a built-in stereo microphone, and a ZEISS® Tessar lens. To add to the excitement the angle of view can be varied between “Wide” and “Narrow” in two levels, plus zoom mode allows the user to zoom while shooting. Full details of the HDR-AS50 can be seen here.

JAC Sells 300,000 S3s In 600 Days, Breaks Compact SUV Sales Record

BEIJING- June 7, 2016 - (BUSINESS WIRE/ME NewsWire)-- JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange 600418) JAC remains the industry’s sales champion, having sold 300,000 S3s during the last 20 months. The S3 has set several records since its launch, from achieving a breakthrough of 10,000 units in its first month, to overtaking sales of other compact SUVs in the global market within three months. With current average sales of 15,000 units a month, the S3 has cemented its position as the SUV industry’s sales champion.
Young drivers have been particularly attracted to the S3, with its core characteristics ”Easy To Buy, Easy To Drive, Easy To Own” having a widespread appeal. Tailoring their designs to young customers’ demands for a fashionable appearance, enhanced driving experience and intelligent specifications, JAC released the S3II in September 2015. This new model maintains the original S3’s stylish interior, while making 19 improvements. The S3 II has been equipped with a rear view system, GPS/Dual mode positioning and navigation system and GSI driving shift reminder, designed to improve the SUV’s security functions. These improvements have only enhanced the S3’s popularity, and led to what the industry is calling a ”sales miracle”.
S3 Features
S3 drivers are able to enjoy a full suite of features that make driving a pleasure. It boasts a high-performance 4GB 1.5L VVT engine, which is powerful, while also being exceptionally economical. Likewise, the S3’s gearbox increases power output, while reducing fuel consumption, saving on fuel costs and carbon emissions simultaneously. Fitted with front Mac-Pherson suspension the S3 has a highly responsive and smooth driving experience, while its eccentric type front absorber reduces horizontal force. The S3 also has a number of safety features that help to protect drivers and avert accidents. Its ESP regulates torque and distributes braking force independently, helping to maximize driver control when slowing down. The S3 is fitted with disc brakes, with enhanced ventilation and anti-heat features, giving the car greater breaking ability. It has six airbags and electronic pre-tightening seatbelts, while uniquely among its competitors the S3’s body and hinges are formed from galvanized and high-intensity steel, to better protect riders in case of an accident.
Easy To Buy, Easy To Drive, Easy To Own
The S3’s affordable price and low fuel consumption make it highly economical, while its advanced features and intelligent specifications promise an enhanced driving experience. The S3 is currently being adapted for different markets globally, and is already being sold in places such as Egypt, the UAE and Chile, among others. In the Egyptian market the S3 has won the praise of customers, having sold 100 units there in its first 30 days. In the coming months JAC aims to maintain the S3’s reputation as the auto industry’s compact SUV sales champion, with plans to expand into many more markets globally.
JAC Motors is an automaker that develops full-line independent brand vehicles including light, medium and heavy trucks, sedans, MPV, SRV, buses, chassis, engineering machinery, engines, and gearboxes. Based in Hefei, China, the company’s research and development center drives its innovation. JAC also founded China’s first overseas research and development center in Turin Italy, and a second in Tokyo, Japan.
JACتبيع 300 ألف سيارة S3خلال600 يوم، وتحطم الرقم القياسي لمبيعات سياراتSUV المدمجة

بكين - (بزنيس واير/"إم إي" نيوز واير):JAC  المسجلة في بورصة شنجهاي تحت الرمز:600418). لا تزال شركة JAC بطلة المبيعات في القطاع، حيث باعت 300 ألف وحدةS3 خلال الـ20 شهراً الماضية. وقد حققتS3 عدة أرقام قياسية منذ انطلاقها، بدءاً من تحقيقها لإنجاز كبير من خلال بيع 10 آلاف وحدة في شهرها الأول، وصولاً إلى تجاوز مبيعات سيارات الدفع الرباعيSUV المدمجة الأخرى في السوق العالمية في غضون ثلاثة أشهر. كما رسختS3 مكانتها باعتبارها بطلة مبيعات قطاعسيارات الدفع الرباعي من خلال متوسط مبيعاتها الحالي البالغ 15 ألف وحدة  شهريا.

وكان السائقون الشباب قد انجذبوا بشكل خاص لسيارة S3، بخصائصها الرئيسية "سهلة الشراء، وسهلة القيادة، وسهلة الامتلاك" التي كانت ذات جاذبية كبيرة. ومن خلال تصاميمها التي تتناسب خصيصاً مع متطلبات العملاء الشباب من المظهر العصري، وتجربة القيادة المحسنة، والمواصفات الذكية، أطلقتJAC  سيارة S3IIفي سبتمبر 2015. ويحافظ هذا النموذج الجديد على التصميم الداخلي الأنيق الخاص بسيارة S3، في حين يضيف 19 تحسيناً. وقد تم تجهيز سيارة S3IIبنظام رؤية خلفية، ونظام لتحديد المواقع ("جي بي إس"GPS) ونظام تموضع وملاحة ثنائي الوضعونظام تذكير بتغيير القيادة لمؤشر تغيير السرعات ("جي إس آي"GSI)، المصمم لتحسين الوظائف الأمنية لسيارة الدفع الرباعي. وقد عززت هذه التحسينات شعبية سيارةS3وأدت إلى ما يسميه القطاع"معجزة المبيعات".

مواصفات سيارة S3

يمكنلسائقيS3الاستمتاع بمجموعةٍ كاملة من الميزات التي تجعل من قيادتها متعة. حيث تفخربمحرك عالي الأداء ذو أربع أسطوانات بسعة1.5 ليتر ذو توقيت صمام متغاير، يتميز بالقوة وبكونه اقتصادياً بشكل استثنائي. وبالمثل، تزيد علبة التروس الخاصة بسيارة S3من إنتاج الطاقة، بينما تحد من استهلاك الوقود، موفرةً بذلك تكاليف الوقود وانبعاثات الكربون في الوقت ذاته. ومن خلال تزويدها بنظام التعليق الأمامي "ماك فيرسون"Mac-Pherson، تتمتع S3بقدرة عالية على الاستجابة وبتجربة قيادة سلسة، في حين يقلل صادمها الأمامي اللامركزي القوة الأفقية. وتتمتع S3أيضاً بعدد من ميزات السلامة التي تساعد على حماية السائقين وتفادي الحوادث. وينظم برنامج الثبات الإلكتروني "إي إس بي"ESP الخاص بها عزم الدوران ويوزع قوة المكابح بشكل مستقل، مما يساعد على تحقيق أقصى قدر من سيطرة السائق عند تخفيف السرعة. وتم تجهيز S3 بأقراص للمكابح، مع تهوية معززة وميزات مضادة للحرارة، مما يمنح السيارة قدرة أكبر على كبح السرعة. وتحتوي السيارة على ست وسائدهوائية وأحزمة أمان إلكترونية مسبقة الشد، في حين تم تصنيع هيكلS3 ومفصلاتها من الفولاذ المجلفن وعالي الكثافة بشكل متفرد عن المنافسين، لتوفير حماية أفضل للركاب في حال وقوع حادث.

سهلة الشراء وسهلة القيادة وسهلة الامتلاك

يساهمالسعر الميسور لسيارة S3واستهلاكها المنخفض للوقود بجعلهااقتصاديةً للغاية، في حين تَعِدُميزاتها المتطورة ومواصفاتها الذكية بتجربة قيادة معززة. وتجري حالياً تهيئةS3لمختلف الأسواق عالمياً، كما يتم بيعها بالفعل في أماكن مثل مصر، والإمارات العربية المتحدة وتشيلي وغيرها. وفي السوق المصرية، حازت S3 على إعجاب العملاء، حيث باعت 100 وحدة هناك خلال أول 30 يوماً. وتطمح JAC في الأشهر التالية للحفاظ على سمعة S3كبطلة مبيعات سيارات الدفع الرباعي المدمجة ضمن قطاع السيارات، مع خطط للتوسع في العديد من الأسواق حول العالم.


Slower, lower, weaker... but not defeated - PwC Mine 2016 report

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

2015 was a race to the bottom with many new records set by the world’s 40 largest mining companies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 7, 2016/ --
  • The first collective net loss in the Top 40’s history (US $27billion)
  • Market capitalisation down 37 per cent (%), in some cases below Net Book Value
  • High debt sees some miners fighting for survival , committing to asset sales
  • Focus on costs continues, but so do economic headwinds
2015 was a race to the bottom with many new records set by the world’s 40 largest mining companies, according to PwC’s annual Minereport released today (www. PwC.com).

The 13th in PwC’s industry series analysing financial performance and global trends, the report reveals a first ever collective net loss (US$27bn) for the Top 40 miners with market capitalisation falling by 37%, effectively wiping out all the gains made during the commodity super cycle.

Michal Kotzé, Mining Industry Leader for PwC Africa, says: “Last year was undoubtedly challenging for the mining sector. The Top 40 experienced their first ever collective net loss, their lowest return on capital employed, a significant drop in market capitalisation, and an overall decline in liquidity with the result that the Top 40 were more vulnerable and carrying heavier debt loads than in prior years.”

“We are also seeing shareholders persist with a short term focus, impacting the capital available for investment and, as a result, constraining options for growth.

“But this is a hardy industry, and while many miners may be down they are certainly not out.”

The report analysed 40 of the largest listed mining companies by market capitalisation. Four new entrants in this year’s Top 40 were Chinese companies. AngloGold Ashanti has reemerged in the Top 40 for the first time since 2013. The number of emerging companies included in the Top 40 has increased by two and now totals 19. For the first time, a lithium company has made the Top 40. While this must be viewed in the context of the much larger traditional energy sources, there is no doubt that the energy landscape is changing and new world disrupters will have a role to play. The financial information for 2015 covers the reporting periods from 1 April 2014 to 31 December 2015, with each company’s results included for the 12-month financial reporting period that falls into this time frame.

Mine 2016 also found:
  • Investors punished the Top 40 for poor investment and capital management decisions, and in some quarters for squandering the benefits of the boom.
  • Concerns over the ‘spot mentality’ from shareholders focused on fluctuating commodities prices and short term returns rather than the long term investment horizon required in mining.
  • A focus on maximising value from shedding assets as well as mothballing marginal projects or curtailing capacity by Top 40 minters. This is further evidenced by a significant drop off in capex signaling an almost stagnant investment environment.
  • A positive focus on cost reduction resulting in a 17% drop in operating costs against a backdrop of higher production volumes and lower input costs – an impressive achievement given the production increases seen during 2015.
Capital discipline and impairment levels

With a further $53 billion of impairments in 2015, miners have now collectively wiped out the equivalent of 32% of their actual capex since 2010, a stark reminder of the value that has already been lost. 
This also represents a hefty 77% of this year’s capital expenditure. “While it is unfair to focus on the charges incurred this year as price assumptions were adjusted down, a longer-term perspective indicates a lack of capital discipline. In fact, from 2010 to 2015, the Top 40 have impaired the equivalent of a staggering 32% of their capex incurred,” adds Andries Rossouw, Assurance Partner, PwC.

China not the industry hero

While China is still critical to the success of the mining industry, accounting for about 40% of overall commodity demand, it can no longer be relied on to supercharge returns. As the country moves from a manufacturing based economy to a services-based economy the previously rampant demand for commodities will still not resume with the same intensity. Despite this shift, the number of Chinese mining companies in the Top 40 continued to increase from nine to 12.

Debt burdens will mean some heavy lifting ahead

Debt management has moved to the top of the business agenda for many of the Top 40 miners. For some, the driver was maintaining access to capital at reasonable rates. For others, it was simply crucial to survival. While the Top 40 trimmed a slither of their overall debt in 2015, liquidity metrics have begun to trigger alarms. Leverage is at an all-time high and cash used to repay debt was broadly equal to cash from borrowings. It’s no surprise that the ratings agencies responded with widespread ratings downgrades.

Adds Rossouw: “The response of the Top 4o miners has been twofold: an even greater focus on cutting expenditure, whether operational or expansionary, and an acceleration in asset sales. It will be interesting to see if these efforts can continue and the subsequent knock-on effects.”

While the mining industry continues to face significant challenges and constraints, Rossouw maintains there is still a long-term positive outlook. “Many of the Top 40 appreciate what is required for the marathon of mining and have their eyes firmly fixed on the long term rewards.”
Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC).

MEYLE engine mounts are making their debut in truck racing

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts once again trusted partner in technology of the "tankpool24" truck racing team
Hamburg, 07 June 2016. Hamburg-based manufacturer Wulf Gaertner Autoparts supplies the independent aftermarket with premium-grade MEYLE and MEYLE-HD spare parts for commercial vehicles. The comprehensive range of products also includes some 50 different engine mount applications. Testifying to the parts' superior quality MEYLE engine mounts for commercial vehicles are debuting on the race track.
Kicked off in late-April, the 2016 FIA European Truck Racing Championship is finally on – with MEYLE truck engine mounts in the line-up. Fitted on the "tankpool24" race truck, the MEYLE parts are making their debut in truck racing. "The operating conditions in motor racing are extremely demanding, calling for extremely durable parts", says Norbert Kiss, reigning European Champion for the second year running and one of the team's experienced drivers. Above-average engine speeds and excessive heat put the part materials under considerable stress. "In previous racing seasons, MEYLE brake discs and pads have already testified to their extraordinary strength – now MEYLE engine mounts have impressed us with their equally high quality", explains André Kursim, the team's second driver.
"As partners in technology our in-house engineers maintain an on-going dialogue with team's technicians, allowing us to put the MEYLE engine mounts to the test under racing conditions", says Sven Nielsen, Head of Strategic Product Development at MEYLE. "The findings are fed straight back to the development process of MEYLE truck engine mounts", says Nielsen describing the benefits of this bi-directional knowledge transfer. This allows MEYLE's engineers to scrutinize material quality and part performance when put to extremes and use the results to make continual improvements. "Naturally, our customers benefit from the technical expertise developed under race conditions. After all, we supply the team with exactly the same engine mounts we ship to our customers from our warehouse - there is absolutely no difference", Nielsen continues.
Only highest-grade rubber compounds and casing materials are used for the production of MEYLE engine mounts to make the parts last longer and perform reliably under the dramatic static, dynamic and thermal stresses to which engine mounts are exposed. The range of MEYLE truck spare parts features repair solutions from the chassis & steering, suspension & damping and cooling and brakes product groups.
Download our press releases and press pictures from www.meyle.com or order in electronic file format.
Contact:
1.      Public Relations von Hoyningen-Huene, Marc von Bandemer, phone: +49 40 416208-17, e-mail: mvb@prvhh.de
2.      Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG, Annika Fuchs, phone: +49 40 67506-519, E-Mail: annika.fuchs@meyle.com
About the Company
Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG develops, produces and sells top-quality and quality-certified spare parts for cars, vans and trucks for the independent aftermarket under the brands of MEYLE and MEYLE-HD. The Hamburg manufacturer’s portfolio currently includes more than 21,000 articles, covering practically every requirement on the market. Engineers at the company also focus on products and services which can improve processes within the workshop. The MEYLE engineers have developed around 750 parts for thousands of different vehicle models and have technically optimised such parts compared to those made by the original equipment manufacturers. These MEYLE-HD products are extremely resilient and have a long service life. There is a four-year guarantee on the unique feature of technically improved MEYLE-HD parts.
Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates in 120 countries. In addition to its state-of-the-art logistics centre in Hamburg, the company also operates subsidiaries and production sites worldwide.

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