RECORD NUMBER OF UAE OPERATORS SET TO SHOWCASE TRENDING INTERNATIONAL FOOD CONCEPTS AT GULFOOD 2017

Latest industry research reveals growing demand for new and innovative F&B products

Dubai, UAE: The UAE’s food and beverage market is continuing its evolution as an international food and beverage capital thanks to forward-thinking operators looking to maximise their stake in a market expected to be worth a whopping AED82 billion by 2020, according to Euromonitor International.

Now a record number of local F&B businesses are preparing to capitalise on the growing appetite for quirky and inspired global produce by launching their cutting edge international product lines at Gulfood 2017, the 22nd edition of the world’s largest food and hospitality show which runs from 26 February to 2 March 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

400 Emirates based F&B companies will be in attendance at the world’s largest annual food event, making it the highest number ever from within the UAE. Record numbers of these are also set to introduce novel ranges of new world fare that aligns with the buying requirements of international visitors seeking the latest trending food concepts.

Euromonitor’s growth figures underpin additional findings by F&B advisory firm KPMG, who describe the UAE’s “limitless investment appetite” thanks to its highly diverse, growing and relatively young population characterised by experimental tastes and preferences.

As part of their latest ‘Hungry For More?’ report, KPMG’s Partner and Head of Retail in the Lower Gulf Anuraj Bajpai describes the latest formulas for F&B success in the region;

“Innovation, whether in terms of menu enhancements or new ways of understanding consumer preferences is a differentiator. The wide array of formats, concepts and cuisines offered in the UAE mirrors its varied demographics.  We understand the attraction of bringing something completely new to the market.”

Yet while long term market indicators remain positive, Bajpai is keen to point out the associated challenges. ”Operators need to understand and predict customer behaviour – which can be challenging. There is merit in developing concepts that already have wider acceptance and appeal.”

In line with these sentiments, forthcoming Gulfood exhibitors are preparing to go under the spotlight with adventurous yet established product lines that have already proved popular in other parts of the world.  

Forthcoming UAE exhibitors Acme Foodstuff Trading will be showcasing their wide range of exotic spices, seeds and herbs hailing from various parts of the globe including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, India and Moldova.

Yet it is there unique brand of Turkish delight that is capturing the imagination of retailers, chefs and other foodies thanks to its authentic presentation style. At Gulfood 2017 this much loved confectionery will be served up ‘shawarma style’ from a vertical rotisserie that is reminiscent of traditional Turkish food markets.

Reem al Ghussain, Marketing Executive at Acme Foodstuff explains; “While the products are well-known in Turkey, there are few competitors here in the UAE. We plan to leverage Gulfood to create awareness of our new sub-brand Turkishdelights.com, as well as maintaining loyalty and attracting perceived customers for our trading business.

The food and beverage market here is consistently growing and expanding, and consumers are constantly looking for new innovative foods. We are sampling in an innovative way because we need to grab attention.”

Similarly, The Emirates’ Booba Coffee Shop LLC will be spring-boarding a variety of Asian-led products into the region where they are seeking further exposure. In particular, the company will be utilizing the Gulfood platform to highlight their unique line of Bubble tea, believing novelty and creativity will give them a competitive edge in the market.

Kirill Kossinski, Managing Director, Booba Coffee Shop LLC explains; “We will serve up a typical Taiwanese beverage derived from Jasmine Green Tea or Black Assam Tea that is flavoured and top with edible juice balls and jellies that are slurped through a straw. We plan to increase our portfolio within this region and launch retail locations at prime projects.”

Having first launched on the Asian food scene back in the 1980’s, this iced, sweet, flavoursome tea is currently one to watch on drinks menus throughout the United States. Having secured its position as an east-meets-west fusion trend, the UAE’s well-travelled consumers are thought to represent ideal market demographics to support the resurgence of this distinctive beverage concept.

“There is no doubt that innovative food ideas and concepts will evolve over the coming years in the UAE. Being somehow different and special in taste, look, and service was always a vital factor for Dubai’s food industry. That is now spreading.”

Commenting on the latest positive market indicators alongside the growth of the event, Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Management, DWTC explains; “Recent research is demonstrating that the UAE market remains resilient and there are strong fundamentals for long-term optimism in the F&B sector. Innovation is coming into its’ own and the Gulfood exhibitor profile is awash with new and exciting concepts which are gradually transforming the end-user experience. This all holds out enormous opportunity for operators and suppliers who are looking to leverage the concepts and products within their own businesses and geographic footprints.”

Gulfood 2017 will span more than 1 million square feet of exhibition space allocated to 5000 international exhibitors, including more than 1,000 new-to-show food and beverage producers bringing something innovative to the table. Segmented into eight of the largest commodity trading markets in separate halls, the event welcomes first-time participants Malta, Finland, Slovakia, Somalia & Azaerbaijan amongst more than 120 represented countries.

Gulfood 2017 is a trade event open strictly to business and trade visitors. The show is open 11am-7pm from February 26 to March 1 2017 and 11am-5pm on March 2 2017. Visitors can pre-register at www.gulfood.com to save AED150 on the on-site entry fee of AED350.

Leading UAE Cybersecurity Company Launches New Threat Advisory Service to Help Protect Companies’ IT Infrastructure and Reduce Information Overload

New service lets clients receive relevant, customized, and actionable cybersecurity alerts that have been reviewed by Analysts, highlighting the threats and mitigation steps that matter to them

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Jan. 10, 2017 – (ME NewsWire):  Managed FZ LLC, a leading provider of Brand Risk Monitoring, Cybersecurity, and Managed Security Products and Services, announced today the launch of its new Managed Security Advisory (MSA) Service. The smart threat monitoring and advisory service aims to cut through the noise of threat information overload facing regional IT departments today. The MSA service notifies its clients of threats, vulnerabilities, or security concerns directly impacting their specific infrastructure, with risk mitigation steps to reduce threat impact.

“We have observed that most companies in the GCC region do not benefit from the existing threat advisory services.  Most advisory services are automated and send a very large number of daily alerts, most of which are irrelevant to IT decision makers. Also, a lot of these alerts don’t apply to the GCC region, which has its own set of particular threats and issues.” said Mr. Sameer Hussain, CEO of Managed. “In addition, some managers might be too busy to review any alerts, even important ones, which could lead to those crucial and relevant alerts and feeds being ignored. Our Managed Security Advisory Service uses a proprietary threat intelligence monitoring and classification engine, along with active human analysis and validation, to isolate the important and relevant threats from the inconsequential ones, and show clients the focused data that is needed to avert a dangerous situation, because all it takes is one little item to go unchecked for a potential data catastrophe to happen.”

Managed’s threat intelligence system collects data feeds from hundreds of vendors, developers, researchers, honeypots, and threat feed providers, with a focus on GCC and regional threats. A smart system matches the client’s specific infrastructure setup and threat information requirements to the incoming feeds using proprietary machine learning algorithms and presents to Managed’s Threat Analyst the alerts that are relevant to the clients. The Threat Analyst then reviews the alert to ensure that it is relevant and actionable. Once it is confirmed that the alerts and threats impact the client, an advisory is created that includes information on the threat and recommended mitigation actions. The advisory is sent out immediately, with clients being notified through email, SMS and phone calls depending on the urgency of the situation. All of this is monitored 24x7x365 from Managed’s Dubai-based NOC/SOC.

All clients also get a Daily Cybersecurity Briefing that is sent early in the morning, which allows them to become up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity-related incidents and threats, in less than a minute.

To learn more about MSA, visit https://managedservices.me/cyber-security/msa-managed-security-services/.

شركة أمن إلكتروني رائدة بدولة الإمارات تطلق خدمة للتنبيه من التهديدات للمساعدة في حماية البنية التحتية لتقنية المعلومات والحد من الإغراق المعلوماتي

خدمة جديدة تتيح للعملاء الحصول على تنبيهات مخصصة للأمن الإلكتروني وتنبيهات بخصوص الإجراءات الواجب اتخاذها بإشراف محللين متخصصين، وتسلّط الضوء على التهديدات وخطوات التخفيف من حدتها بما يتوافق مع مصالح العملاء

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة - 10 يناير 2016 – ("إم إي نيوز واير"): أعلنت اليوم شركة "مانيجد"، وهي مزود رائد لخدمات مراقبة مخاطر العلامات التجارية والأمن الإلكتروني والمنتجات والخدمات الأمنية المُدارة، عن إطلاق الخدمة الأمنية الجديدة "مانيجد سيكيوريتي أدفايزري" ("إم إس إيه")، حيث تهدف هذه الخدمة الذكية إلى مراقبة التهديدات وتقديم تنبيهات بهدف الحد من الإغراق المعلوماتي الذي يواجه أقسام تقنية المعلومات بالمنطقة في الوقت الراهن. وتقوم خدمة "إم إس إيه" بتنبيه العملاء بخصوص التهديدات أو نقاط الضعف أو المخاوف الأمنية التي تؤثر بشكل مباشر على البنية التحتية الخاصة بهم مع تزويدهم بالخطوات اللازمة للحد من المخاطر، بغرض التقليل من تأثير التهديدات.

وقال السيد سمير حسين، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة "مانيجد": "لاحظنا أن معظم الشركات في منطقة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي لا تستفيد من خدمات التنبيهات الأمنية القائمة، حيث تعمل معظم هذه الخدمات بشكل آلي وترسل عدداً كبيراً جداً من التنبيهات اليومية يكون معظمها غير مهم لصناع القرار في مجال تقنية المعلومات. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، فإن معظم هذه التنبيهات لا ينطبق على منطقة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي التي لديها مجموعتها الخاصة من التهديدات والمشاكل المتعلقة بها. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، فقد يكون المدراء مشغولين إلى حد كبير لا يسمح لهم بمراجعة أي من هذه التنبيهات حتى الهامة منها، ما قد يؤدي إلى تجاهل هذه التنبيهات والتغذيات المهمة والحرجة. وتستخدم خدمة ’مانيجد سيكيوريتي أدفايزري‘ الخاصة بنا محركاً مملوكاً من قبلنا لتقصي ومراقبة وتصنيف التهديدات إضافة إلى تحليلات وخطوات تحقق نشطة ينفذها طاقمنا البشري، بهدف عزل التهديدات الرئيسية وذات الصلة عن تلك غير الهامة، وتعرض على العملاء البيانات المركزة التي يحتاجونها لتفادي المواقف الخطرة، لأن كل ما يتطلبه الأمر لحصول كارثة بيانات محتملة هو تجاهل لعنصر صغير".

ويقوم نظام "مانيجد" لرصد التهديدات بجمع تغذيات البيانات من مئات المزودين والمطورين والباحثين ومصائد مخترقي الشبكات ومزودي تغذيات التهديدات، مع تركيز خاص على منطقة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والتهديدات الإقليمية السائدة. ويقوم نظام ذكي بمطابقة إعدادات البنية التحتية المحددة للعميل ومتطلبات معلومات التهديدات، مع التغذيات الواردة باستخدام خوارزميات مملوكة من قبلنا لتعليم الآلات، ويعرض التهديدات التي تهم العملاء على محلل التهديدات في "مانيجد" الذي يستعرض بدوره التنبيهات للتأكد من مدى صلتها بالعميل وقابلية العمل على تفاديها. وفور التأكد من أن التنبيهات والتهديدات قد تؤثر على العميل، يتم إنشاء تقرير تحذيري يضم معلومات عن التهديدات والإجراءات الموصى بها للحد منها ويجري إرساله على الفور، حيث يتم تنبيه العملاء عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني والرسائل القصيرة والمكالمات الهاتفية وذلك وفقاً لخطورة الوضع. ويتم رصد كل هذا على مدار الساعة من مركز عمليات الشبكات/مركز عمليات أمن المعلومات في دبي والتابع لشركة "مانيجد".

ويحصل جميع العملاء أيضاً على ملخص يومي للأمن الإلكتروني يتم إرساله باكراً صباح كل يوم، ما يبقي العملاء وبأقل من دقيقة على اطلاع كامل على آخر الحوادث والمخاطر المتعلقة بالأمن الإلكتروني.

للمزيد من المعلومات عن خدمة "إم إس إيه"، الرجاء زيارة الرابط الإلكتروني التالي: https://managedservices.me/cyber-security/msa-managed-security-services/.

Panasonic’s latest exhibits this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas

Panasonic showcased its latest B2B and consumer technologies at CES 2017 from January 5 to 8 in Las Vegas

Panasonic booth divided into three zones displayed - Smart Mobility, Smart Entertainment and Smart Home - to highlight future towns and lifestyles enabled through the company’s unique technologies and collaborations with partner companies. In addition to the three zones, Panasonic’s innovation initiatives were on display at the Future Tech Lab. Visitors also experienced the latest Technics audio products in a dedicated section. Finally, Panasonic hosted Panasonic Live @ CES2017, which featured social influencers live from the show floor providing exclusive looks at the company’s latest technologies and ideas (http://www.panasonic.com/CES; #PanasonicCES).

[Main Exhibits at the Panasonic Booth]

1. Smart Mobility

Panasonic introduced initiatives from its CityNOW project launched in Denver, Colorado. It included a Smart Mobility section highlighting Panasonic’s unique technologies connecting people, towns, road and air transport using the latest and prototype in-car infotainment systems and in-flight entertainment systems. Also displayed: Panasonic innovations that reduce the environmental impact of transportation.

CityNOW

V2X (Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Road Communication)

V2X communication systems aim to establish an efficient traffic management system and prevent accidents by connecting vehicles to everything (X) including other vehicles and infrastructure including traffic signals and road signs. Using videos and dioramas, Panasonic illustrated its V2X technologies to prevent accidents and reduce traffic congestion.

Smart LED Streetlights

Smart LED Streetlights are WiFi-connected lamp posts mounted with security cameras, sensors or other devices. Panasonic takes advantage of its Internet of Things (IoT) platform to ensure safe and secure living as well as expanding the potential for new services that a smart town can offer by utilizing data collected through lamp post sensors.

Smart Bus Stops

Panasonic’s Smart Bus Stop technology combines solar power generation, security cameras and an LCD screen supporting LinkRay light communication technology. Demonstrations showed examples of information on display at a Smart Bus Stop, such as a bus’s proximity and transfer options.

Smart Parking Meters

Panasonic’s image analysis tech helps a Smart Parking Meter recognize license plates, detect vacant parking spaces, give directions to a driver seeking an open spot and handle parking fee charging.

Command & Control platform

This solution envisions a centralized control center that manages all data from security systems equipped with a 360-degree view surveillance camera, Smart LED Streetlights, Smart Bus Stops and Smart Parking Meters.

Green Mobility

The corner offered a glimpse at Panasonic’s collaboration on lithium-ion batteries with partners promoting the use of sustainable energy. Examples include tie-ups with Tesla Motors and Taiwanese electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro.

Connected Vehicles

Next-Generation Cockpit (Concept)

Here, visitors could see projects Panasonic is developing with auto manufacturers. Looking to the future, video presentations introduce concepts and technologies focused on smart mobility and next-generation in-car technologies such as facial recognition, vehicle-to-vehicle communication and vehicle-to-store connectivity.

Driverless Car Interior (Concept)

Panasonic proposes the interior design ideal for driverless cars for around 2025, when the era of fully-autonomous vehicles is anticipated. The interior technology of the future car includes one that allows for face-to-face seating, like a moving lounge.

Premium Audio

Panasonic presents examples of its high-quality in-car audio solutions including the Fender Premium Audio System, developed jointly with Fender Musical Instrument Corp., and the ELS Studio Premium Audio System, developed jointly with music producer Elliot Scheiner.

4th Generation Uconnect Infotainment System

This is Panasonic’s latest Uconnect-compatible infotainment system capable of connecting with smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto. The system boasts quick start-up and a responsive 8.4-inch touchscreen.

Android In-Car Infotainment System

Panasonic unveiled its next-gen infotainment system based on Android. It offers optimum display and operation of many different apps regardless of screen size and resolution. The booth demonstration showed how the next-gen system controls air conditioning.

Connected Aircraft

First Class Cabin (Concept)

In this section, concept models of comfortable aircraft cabins of the near future were displayed, including in-flight entertainment systems equipped with 4K display screens, table decorations using projection technology, touch-controllable menus, and seats designed for flexible use.

Connected Flight Operations

Panasonic also exhibited services enabled by connecting aircraft with the ground via the Internet. Examples include flight monitoring, maintenance reports and in-flight entertainment system updates.

Connected Passenger Experience

Panasonic introduced its app for airline passengers, which is developed using an open application programming interface (API) to make it customizable for each airline. The app allows a passenger’s mobile device to sync with the in-flight network, enabling passengers to select movies using the dedicated app.

2. Smart Entertainment

In this area, Panasonic introduced solutions that take the stadium experience to a new level of enjoyment and interaction.

Connected Stadium

Visitors could experience a stadium’s concession stands, corridor and VIP box with next-gen ways of interacting. The demonstration here showed how digital signage displays in the stadium can work in sync to add excitement to the games. When the home team scores a goal, for example, images of the winning moment appear on the all displays. Operators can use the system to promote a limited-time sale on all screens, and give guests a chance to obtain and redeem coupons using their smartphones.

Ballooncam

Panasonic’s Ballooncam combines a drone with a large balloon for a unique video platform. The Ballooncam can be used to enhance the experience at sports games and other stadium events. In the booth demonstration, videos shot by a 360-degree camera at the bottom of the balloon are projected to the floating Ballooncam in real time.

Concessions

LinkRay-equipped LCD Displays

These LCD displays support Panasonic’s LinkRay light ID communication technology. Users can download a range of info instantaneously by pointing their mobile device at the screens.

Transparent Screens

This technology turns a clear shop window into high-quality digital signage showing images and information. Visitors cOULD experience how this transparent screen technology can be used to send shoppers recommendations of products relevant to the information they downloaded using Panasonic’s LinkRay light ID tool.

Refrigerated Display Cases

Hussmann refrigerated display cases, designed to give food retailers new ways to gain a competitive edge, are a visual representation of Panasonic’s strategy to expand its products and services in the food retail industry. Panasonic acquired Hussmann in 2016.

Corridors

Flag Mapping

Projection mapping tech is used to project images onto flags and ceiling-hung banners. The dynamic effect of visuals on moving fabric provides an exciting new signage option.

VIP Boxes

Window Augmented Reality Projection

See how transparent film attached to a windowpane can serve as signage to show images. At stadiums, Window Augmented Reality Projection can be used to enhance the viewing experience by showing player stats and high-impact video footage.

3. Smart Home

Panasonic showcased “future lifestyles with connected appliances,” in a kitchen packed with state-of-the-art appliances and demonstrations of its latest home appliances.

Better Living Tomorrow

The concept here was “lifestyles we all desire” three to five years in the future. Panasonic revealed an interactive living environment to reflect individual preferences and catering to individual needs and tastes. The area shows a lifestyle enriched by connected appliances and services.

In/Visible Library, Glass Curtain

Showcased how transparent displays at first invisible as part of the home’s interior, can turn into a visible display with useful information. A glass door of a closet or a large window overlooking the garden becomes a screen showing images. Booth demonstrations showed how this transparent display can be used at the kitchen, when a chef appears on the display to give cooking instructions to a user in need of help.

Sake & Wine Cellar

Ideal storage conditions for wine and sake are different. Panasonic’s Sake & Wine Cellar has independent temperature and humidity settings for individual shelves, making it possible to store different drinks in their ideal conditions in the same unit. Moreover, the door with a transparent display shows details of each bottle stored inside and reveals complementary food recipes.

New-Concept Flat-Top Cooker

The Flat-Top Cooker represents a new concept in household appliances. It is a tabletop cooker, adapting microwave technology. Preparation is easy: Arrange the ingredients on a plate, and put the plate on the cooker embedded in the table. There is no need for pots or pans. Food is prepared in front of those gathered, and served fresh and hot.

Freestyle Induction Heating Cooker

This new built-in induction-heating cooker looks like an ordinary counter top. The cooker detects the presence of the pots anywhere on the counter top and automatically heats up only the areas under the pots, freeing up space for other uses. Working in sync with other connected devices, the cooker automatically adjusts heat and cooking time.

Range Hood with Sensor and Camera

This range hood uses image recognition technology to monitor cooking progress. Data from the camera is used to regulate the Induction Heating cooker. It also can keep records of meals and amass data for health management purposes.

Smart & Healthy Lifestyle

Domestic Appliances

NU-HX100S Counter Top Induction Oven

With the induction heater able to rapidly raise food temperature, this oven prepares foods that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Eliminating the need for pre-heating, the Counter Top Induction Oven comes with pre-programmed auto menus that ensure optimal results at the touch of a button. Cooking demonstrations are taking place at the Panasonic booth.

DV-SJCX Soft Down Kitchen Cabinet System

From its line-up of household storage products sold in Canada, Panasonic exhibited this easy-down and easy-up kitchen storage system that allows you to reach items in high places with ease.

Personal Care

Visitors could try out Panasonic’s personal care products available in North America, including the EH-NA65 Nanoe Hair Dryer, the EH-XC10 Facial Cleansing Device, the EH-SA31 Facial Steamer, the ES-LV9N Five-blade Shaver.

Digital AV

TX-65EZ1000 65-inch 4K OLED TV

Panasonic unveiled its new HDR-capable 4K OLED TV due for European release in June 2017. The TH-EZ1000 is around twice as bright as previous OLED models and covers virtually the entire spectrum of colors specified by the Digital Cinema Initiatives for its DCI Color Space. Driven by a Studio Color HCX2 processor, the latest high-spec image processing engine, this model offers high-fidelity image color. It also features Technics Dynamic Blade speakers for incredible sound.

Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player

Panasonic' exhibited the DMP-UB900 and DMP-UB700 premium Ultra HD Blu-ray players, which have received rave reviews in Japan and Europe, alongside two new volume-market models slated for European release in April 2017: the DMP-UB400 and UB300, which feature the 4K high-quality playback and high-resolution audio functionality of the UB900. These models offer easy operation to enjoy 4K VOD content.

Home Monitoring System

Panasonic uses the 1.9GHz DECT standard for communication between its HUB unit and security cameras, window and motion sensors. These home monitoring devices require no complicated wiring or settings to install, and the operating costs are affordable. New HUB units for the North American market can be connected to a ventilation fan to maintain air quality.

LUMIX Station

Digital Imaging

Step into a NYC subway scene--in line with a LUMIX campaign in U.S.—and see new LUMIX products and a range of other devices and lenses.

LUMIX DC-GH5 Mirrorless Single-Lens Camera

The flagship model of the LUMIX line, the DC-GH5 offers remarkable best picture quality. The first mirrorless single-lens camera in the world with 4K/60p, 4:2:2 10bit recording, the GH5 offers video capture capabilities to rival any professional model. Its ultra-fast continuous mode enables it to take 4K-quality still photos (approximately eight megapixels) at up to 60 frames per second, and it can handle 6K images (approximately 18 megapixels) at up to 30 frames per second—incredible detail at incredible speed to help you get the perfect shot at just the right moment. The Dual I.S.2 5-axis stabilization system coordinates the correction functions of the camera and the lens, while advances in DFD technology have greatly improved the autofocus field recognition capabilities.

LUMIX DC-GX850 Mirrorless Single-Lens Camera

The ideal mirrorless single-lens camera for taking stylish selfies, the LUMIX DC-GX850 has 4K/30p capture capability and is able to take 4K photos at up to 30 frames per second. The tilting monitor makes taking selfies easy, while the built-in WiFi connectivity allows users with the Panasonic Image App installed on their smartphones and tablets to take photos remotely. This is the camera that makes photography fun. For example, the Focus Select function allows the focus point to be adjusted after a photo has been taken, while multiple photos with different focus points can be combined to create a single image with a broader area of sharp focus.

LUMIX DC-FZ80 Fixed Lens Camera

With a super-wide-angle, 20mm, optical 60x zoom lens, the LUMIX DC-FZ80 has 4K/30p video capture and can take 4K photos. With an autofocus function backed by DFD depth sensing technology, this is the camera for those dynamic shots, breathtaking vistas, and far-off wildlife photographs.

Leica DG Vario-Elmar 12-60 mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./Power O.I.S. Interchangeable Lens

The new series of Leica zoom lenses feature a maximum aperture of between F2.8 and F4.0, and comprises 14 elements in 12 groups, including four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses. Leveraging the advantages of the Micro Four Thirds system, this lens is able to achieve wide-angle and close-up into a compact unit, making it ideal for capturing a wide range of scenes in still and video.

4. Future Tech Lab

Panasonic introduced seven new technologies on a fast-track to development and commercialization in collaboration with partners.

Desktop Companion Robot

This proof of concept desktop “companion robot” uses servo control technology for smooth, human-like dexterity. Its ability to learn new movements, as well as an artificial intelligence-based natural language processing technology, make this robot a delightful communicator.

Smart Table

This information terminal concept uses IoT technology to show data from networked home appliances and devices in an attractive LED display built into the table.

Head-Mounted Display

This wearable device allows you to immerse yourself in the virtual reality environment with a wide 220-degree field of view.

Voice-Based Multi-Language Translation System

Tablet- and pendant-type automatic translation systems—using artificial intelligence technology--are the featured attraction in this section of the booth. Demonstrations center on tablet translations from English into Japanese and Chinese.

Compact Secondary Batteries for IoT and Wearable Devices

Panasonic exhibited its flexible lithium-ion battery, which maintains its performance even after repeated bending and twisting. Also on display: Panasonic’s ultra-compact pin-type lithium-ion battery, which provides greater freedom for the design of wearable devices.

Listnr

Panasonic has teamed up with Cerevo Co. Ltd. to present Listnr, a compact IoT device, developed from the concept of “emotions become colors.” When a baby’s voice is picked up by the microphone, Listnr is able to differentiate four different categories of sound - crying, laughing, growling and babbling - visualize them with colors and send notifications to designated smartphones.

Motion Sensing Unit

Combining a 6-axis sensor (a 3-axis gyro-sensor and a 3-axis speed sensor) and micro-processor with pre-programmed algorithms, this unit can control a robot’s orientation and autonomous movement.

5. Technics

Here visitors could find the expanded line-up of the Technics Grand Class audio products delivering uncompromising sound quality and listenability. New Technics speakers, amplifiers and turntables are scheduled for release in 2017.. Panasonic also announced its partnership with the world-famous Abbey Road Studios of London. In addition, visitors could sample the sound of Technics technology in Panasonic’s listening suite at the Venetian Hotel (29th floor, 111/115).

New Products

SL-1200GR Direct-Drive Turntable System

The SL-1200G has revived the legendary SL-1200 turntable with a new design that has redefined the direct-drive mechanism. While respecting the original design principles, the SL-1200GR has a newly developed coreless direct motor, with every component and material re-examined. This is a remarkable turntable that delivers the rich tones of analog records.

SB-G90 Speaker System

Adopting the Balanced Driver Mounting Architecture (BDMA) to remove unnecessary vibration, the SB-G90 not only minimizes distortion but also provides the benefits of a point-source system with linear-phase from the midrange to higher frequencies in succeeding the design concept of the Technics Reference Class. Also with a newly designed Long Stroke Woofer, the SB-G90 reproduces low frequencies with powerful and dynamic bass response.

SU-G700 Stereo Integrated Amp

The SU-G700 incorporates the technical concepts of the Reference Class such as fully digital JENO Engine amps and LAPC for optimal impulse response. Featuring a three-section structure with separate circuits for signals according to their strength, and minimal inter-circuit interference, this amp offers rich, clear sound. Furthermore, it was designed paying attention to every detail, including the iconic Technics volume unit meters and machined aluminum volume knobs.

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Booth Layout

Panasonic Booth

Period: January 5 (Thu.) - 8 (Sun.)

Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall (#12908)

Booth size: 1,576 m2 (16,963 ft2)

Exhibits: B2B technologies, consumer electronics, automotive and avionics solutions

CES 2017 Press kit

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http://news.panasonic.com/global/presskits/ces2017