Panasonic achieves new technological first with the launch of world’s smallest 6,000 Lumens Laser Portable Projector Range

Now available in the Middle East, the PT-VMZ Series uses Panasonic’s unique cooling technology, making it the world’s smallest and lightest LCD laser projector range in its lumens category




Dubai, United Arab Emirates




Panasonic, strengthening its long-standing position as a global leader in projector technology, is proud to announce the launch of a portable LCD laser projector range with the smallest and lightest dimensions in its lumens class. With a weight of just 7.2kg, the five-model and compact-designed PT-VMZ Series will fit into any room and well-suited for transportation between collaborative environments in any business or private applications.




Available in WUXGA (1920×1200) or WXGA (1280×800) resolutions, these SOLID SHINE Laser Projectors also offer 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, made possible with Panasonic’s innovative cooling technology, refined from its higher brightness range. Furthermore, the PT-VMZ models feature a 1.6x zoom lens for short throw-distances, while the wide-range Vertical/Horizontal Lens-Shift aligns the image to fit the projection surface in moments, making the range particularly useful in limited spaces.




“Panasonic has been consistently stepping up its projector technology through the years and the PT-VMZ line-up is a strong testament to this continuing commitment. They are highly portable – thanks to the ingenious compact and lightweight design – yet you still get a premium suite of rich features and unmatched image quality. They also support 4K signal input via HDMI and DIGITAL LINK, in addition to separate LAN and DIGITAL Link, making the range a future-proofed solution to projecting the latest image quality and content. These projectors are no doubt ideal choices for our customers looking for an LCD laser solution that would suit any budget,” said Thameem Ahammed, Product Manager, Panasonic.




The PT-VMZ Line-up

	PT-VMZ60	PT-VMZ50	PT-VMZ40	PT-VMW60	PT-VMW50
BRIGHTNESS	6,000lm (ANSI)	5,000lm (ANSI)	4,500lm (ANSI)	6,000lm (ANSI)	5,000lm (ANSI)
RESOLUTION	WUXGA (1920 x 1200)	WUXGA (1920 x 1200)	WUXGA (1920 x 1200)	WXGA  (1280 x 800)	WXGA  (1280 x 800)
TECHNOLOGY	LCD Laser	LCD Laser	LCD Laser	LCD Laser	LCD Laser

Other key capabilities include:





Flexible Installation

A 1.09:1 throw-ratio and a wide horizontal and vertical lens-shift allow the creation of large images even in small spaces


High 3,000,000:1 contrast

High-precision digital laser light output modulation achieves 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast while minimizing power consumption. High-contrast performance adds depth, dimensionality, and realism to video, defining details in shadows even when bright and dark scenes frequently interchange.


Quick Start/Quick Off

The projector’s laser light-source does not need time to warm up. There is no cool-down required, making it safe to switch the unit off at any time.


USB Memory Viewer function

Displays files stored in USB memory devices without needing a computer.


Optional wireless projection capability

Panasonic has developed an original Wireless Projector app that allows users to share documents or images from their own devices no matter where they are sitting, without cable hassle.




View the whole product series at https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/products/lineup/

ACWA Power and NOMAC launch a new company “NMES” to provide advanced maintenance solutions for power and water plants in the Middle East

UAE, Dubai, 3 November 2019: ACWA Power, a Saudi leader in the sectors of water desalination and conventional and renewable power generation worldwide, and its Operations and Maintenance arm, The First National Operation & Maintenance Co. (NOMAC), are expanding and fortifying their presence in the power and water market through a newly established entity - NOMAC Maintenance Energy Services (NMES). The newly formed NMES specializes in deploying and providing technologically advanced maintenance solutions for power generation and water desalination plants. The launch of NMES is in line with ACWA Power and NOMAC’s expansion and growth plan within these two sectors in the region.

NMES will benefit from and feed on the in-depth knowledge derived from ACWA Power and NOMAC’s expertise in operating and maintaining energy and water desalination plants in the region.




The launch took place at NMES’ new facility in Dubai, in the presence of over 200 stakeholders attending on behalf of KSA and UAE utility companies. These included: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA); Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA); and the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA). Senior executives from ACWA Power, NOMAC, and representatives of the newly established NMES company also attended the event.




Commenting on the launch of NMES, Eng. Thamer Al Sharhan, Chairman of NOMAC and Managing Director at ACWA Power, said: “We are extremely proud to launch NOMAC Maintenance Energy Services (NMES), as it serves as an extension of ACWA Power and NOMAC’s leadership in the region with regards to the power generation and water desalination sectors as well as the maintenance and operations sphere. This accomplishment is not only a testament of our local and international expertise in power generation and water desalination, it also evidently showcases our knowledge in operating and maintaining large scale projects at the highest levels of efficiency and quality.



The launch of the new company comes within ACWA Power and NOMAC’s commitment to supplying the water and power market with robust human and technical capabilities that meet the requirements of companies operating in these sectors, as well as facilitating the implementation of their ambitious plans. It will also play a key role in bringing governmental sustainability visions and plans to reality.”




NMES will provide power and water desalination players across the Middle East with cutting-edge, cost-efficient technology solutions for the maintenance of plant machinery and equipment. The services provided by NMES will allow leading plants in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to significantly reduce overheads and downtime due to machinery breakdown and technical issues. NMES’s high-quality solutions will effectively lower costs for providing desalinated water and power – successfully contributing to increasing the affordability of both resources.




During the launch event, NMES experts demonstrated its extensive capabilities that included 3D scanning and modelling; online testing and calibration services; and maintenance of turbine rotators.




“NMES offers world-class services to plants, effectively supporting the power & water, oil & gas and mining industries. As testament to our strong offering, NMES partnered with Siemens to manage one of the world’s largest outages for F class gas turbines. In line with our vision, we strive to provide the highest level of services and technologies at competitive rates, which enables our assets to optimize their maintenance expenditure and helps ACWA Power and NOMAC bid more effectively for future projects”, said NOMAC VP of Field Services & NMES Business Leader, Mr. Harald Schmit.




NMES will elevate value in countries that ACWA Power and NOMAC operate in through expert trainings, creation of job opportunities and upskilling of local talent in line with the companies’ commitment to bolster sustainable socio-economic prosperity.




With the unveiling of its new machinery and services hub, NMES intends to secure its regional market position in the UAE and increase its market share internationally. NMES will also explore opportunities in renewable energy - a vital growth area for countries in the region.




NMES is fully owned by NOMAC - which provides high quality Operation & Maintenance (O&M) services for production of power and desalinated water worldwide. NOMAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACWA Power.

CNN’s Destination Egypt highlights legacy of eco-tourism on the Red Sea coast

In a report as part of CNN’s Destination Egypt, the programme travels to the Red Sea coast to explore one of the country’s best kept secrets – the coral reefs in Marsa Alam.

Home to over 300 different types of fish, the reefs are a treasure trove for snorkellers and divers. Their popularity has led to the foundation of several eco-resorts in an effort to protect some of the world’s most spectacular reefs.

The coral has far less environmental damage than other reefs around the world – thanks in part to Hossam Helmy, who has been at the forefront of conservation efforts for over 30 years.

“The most important thing I think is the control of the people who are using the sea.” Helmy explains to CNN.“If you manage to do that in the right way you will save the marine life on the bay.”

Having founded his first eco-resort in 1989, Helmy now runs three resorts and campaigns to protect some of the world’s most spectacular reefs.

Helmy’s passion for the eco-tourism has been reflected in the size of his resorts, which are limited to accommodate just 175 people in order to minimalise its environmental impact. The Marsa Shagra Village uses solar energy, restricts and recycles plastic use as well as organising daily clean ups of local beaches.

He explains to the programme: “This is the value we have, the house reef, the marine life inside… You sort of get that feeling that if you're really doing sort of that sustainable tourism model, that you're not just taking from the place that you go to but giving back to it as well.”

CNN hears that eco-tourism is a further attraction for visitors to Egypt and the programme speaks to visitors to Helmy’s resort to understand what originally drew them to the Red Sea coast.

One visitor tells the programme: “As a tourist it makes me feel good. It gives me peace of mind to think that I'm doing something for the environment.”

The first 1000 days of life: Why little lungs and brains need clean air

Exposure to air pollution, affecting the physical and cognitive development of the child, starts already in the womb. With access to clean air during the most critical phase of a child’s development, health and life-long learning is improved.

Dubai, UAE, October 30, 2019: There is much focus on child nutrition during the first 1000 days and with good reason: children with good nutrition are ten times more likely to overcome life-threatening childhood diseases and complete at least four grades at school. However, what few know is that access to clean air, or lack of it, is fundamental to a child’s development, both physical and cognitive.

The first one thousand days from conception to age two are critical to every child. In this span of time, the immune system develops, and a child’s brain connects about 1,000 neurons a second, building intricate pathways for messages to travel onward through the body. A look at a two-year-old’s brain shows that it is twice as active as an adult’s brain building bridges to connect the nerve cells in the brain for future use. The ability to process images (vision), sound (hearing) and to recognize and remember language and images like the faces, are all developed during a child’s first 1000 days.

With rising levels of air pollution indoors and outdoors, children are increasingly at risk. Miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight and illnesses such as asthma, allergies, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases can all be linked to air pollution. Young children and pregnant women also spend increasingly more time indoors, where the air is up to five times more polluted.

“More than nine in 10 parents across the globe think that clean air plays an important role in

ensuring the health of their children, and most also worry that polluted air will have an impact on their children’s learning” said Sara Alsén, Chief Purpose Officer, Blueair. “The good news is that we spend increasingly more time indoors where the air can easily be monitored and improved,” she added.

Can air purifiers help ensure a baby friendly air?

More than two-thirds of parents in China, India, South Korea and the US think that an air purifier is beneficial for raising a healthy child according to recent research by independent UK based research firm YouGov. By removing common allergens like dust, mites, bacteria and virus, and household pollutants such as chemicals from paint, furniture, clothing and cleaning detergents, in addition to car exhausts, smoke, soot entering our homes through windows and ventilation, air purifiers can ensure a healthy indoor air for pregnant women and young children.

What air purifier to choose for my baby?

Blueair air purifiers are recommended by influential US Today’s Parent Approved for its effectiveness and ease of use. The Blueair Classic 405 and 480i are among Blueair’s most high performing air purifiers used by families in over 60 countries around the world. These models are also recommended by the Asthma Allergy Nordic for children with allergies, asthma and respiratory illnesses. The Blueair Classic 405 is, for the second year in a row, recognized as “Best-in-Test” in an independent laboratory testing of 10 different air purifier brands conducted by accredited Intertek Testing & Certification and IBR Laboratories in 2019.


Why is Blueair superior to other air purifiers?

Thanks to the unique HEPASilent™ technology, which removes 99.97% of all airborne particles down to 0.1 micron in size including allergens, bacteria and virus, chemicals, smoke, dust, mold, and car exhausts, Blueair air purifiers have superior performance also at lowest speed. As a result, Blueair air purifiers are whisper silent, ensuring maximum protection, while not waking up little ones asleep.

Panasonic announces new capabilities for its KX-VC HD visual communications range

Software upgrade Version 6.0 features Web Hybrid Mode that allows users to bridge HDVC and Web conference together

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has announced the availability of its enhanced KX-VC HD Visual Communication range with the new Version 6.0 software. Setting a new benchmark in video conferencing technology, the software update features a new function – the Web Hybrid Mode –which enables users to bridge HDVC and web conference together on a computer. Software Version 6.0 is now included across KX-VC models (KX-VC2000, KX-VC1600, KX-VC1300 and KX-VC1000).

Another useful feature introduced with Version 6.0 is the USB Device Mode, which enables the use of existing peripherals of HDVC unit in Web conferences. The HDVC System’s camera, microphone, speaker and monitor can be connected to the web conference PC, thus realizing effective, high-definition visual communication without restrictions on time, place or number of participants.

“The KX-VC models are at the core of our HDVC solutions with already a solid record of industry-leading features that support efficient and high-impact video conferencing. The enhancements provided by Software Version 6.0 further strengthen these models’ capabilities, especially in helping our customers improve cost effectiveness and greater productivity. This also supports Panasonic’s goal of creating frictionless, reliable and integrated video conferencing solutions that respond to a wide range of communication needs in various fields, such as education, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and more,” Nelson Edward, Product Manager, Panasonic, said.

In addition to the Web Hybrid Mode and the USB Devise Mode, other key features from Version 6.0 include:

USB Recording

Videoconferences can be recorded onto a USB memory stick connected to the HDVC System. In addition to recording a remote site, users can record images and sounds from their own site and PC contents sharing together, and easily start recording using the remote control. The recorded data can be played on a personal computer, and can be easily shared among multiple sites via the HDVC System.

Contact List Transfer

The HDVC System contact list of a specific site can be transferred to the HDVC System of another site through the network. This makes it possible to centrally manage the contact list of the HDVC System and improves the efficiency of operational management.

Web Console

Web Console makes it easier and more efficient to control HDVC remotely from a web browser. This is especially ideal for operations in large conferences/halls.

Cascade Mode Application

Available in the high-end model KX-VC2000, this feature makes it possible to expand partial videoconference groups under a particular videoconference unit without adding or expanding the existing central server or central network infrastructure. This functionality also makes it possible to configure more than 24 sites of the HDVC videoconference system without an external server or MCU. Cascade Mode Application is beneficial for relatively large organizations, such as governmental organizations or large group companies, who frequently hold group representative conferences and distribute it to all attendees. This is also useful for large-scale remote learning or training facilities, such as educational institutes or service-oriented companies.

The KX-VC HDVC range offers Full HD 1080p image quality, crystal-clear audio and allows Dual Network connection. This line-up also provides flexible system configurations and can connect up to 24 sites to meet customers’ needs. View the whole Panasonic HDVC product series at https://panasonic.net/cns/psn/products/hdvc/.

باناسونيك تكشف عن قدرات جديدة لمجموعة حلولها الرائدة للاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة KX-VC HD

الإصدار 6.0 من الترقية البرمجية يتضمن النمط الهجين للويب والذي يتيح للمستخدمين ربط حلول الاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة بتقنيات مؤتمر الويب

دبي: الإمارات العربية المتحدة 

أعلنت باناسونيك الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا للتسويق عن طرح مجموعة حلولها المحسّنة للاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة (KX-VC HD) معزّزة بالإصدار الجديد 6.0 من الترقية البرمجية. وتحدد مجموعة الحلول هذه معايير جديدة في تكنولوجيا المؤتمرات عبر الفيديو. وتتضمن الترقية البرمجية خاصية جديدة تتمثل في النمط الهجين للويب، والذي يتيح للمستخدمين ربط حلول الاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة بتقنيات مؤتمر الويب عبر جهاز كمبيوتر. وقد تم تضمين الإصدار 6.0 من الترقية البرمجية الآن في جميع نماذج KX-VC: (KX-VC2000 و KX-VC1600 و KX-VC1300 و KX-VC1000).

ويعتبر نمط ربط الأجهزة عبر منفذ USB من المزايا الأخرى لهذا الإصدار البرمجي الجديد، ويتيح إمكانية استخدام أجهزة طرفية مع وحدة الاتصال المرئي عالية الدقة خلال مؤتمرات الويب. ويمكن توصيل الكاميرا والميكروفون والسماعة والشاشة الخاصة بنظام الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة مع جهاز الكمبيوتر الذي يستخدم لإجراء المؤتمر عبر الإنترنت، مما يحقق اتصالاً مرئياً فعالاً وعالي الدقة دون قيود الزمان أو المكان أو عدد المشاركين.

وفي تعليقه، قال نيلسون إدوارد، مدير المنتج لدى ’باناسونيك‘: "تنتمي نماذج KX-VC إلى عائلة حلول الاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة التي تمتاز بسجل حافل بالخواص الرائدة في هذا المجال، والتي تدعم إمكانية إجراء مؤتمرات عبر الفيديو بكفاءة وفعالية. ويوفر الإصدار 6.0 من الترقية البرمجية تحسينات تعزز قدرات هذه النماذج، وتساعد العملاء على تحسين فعالية التكلفة وزيادة الإنتاجية. وينسجم مع أهداف باناسونيك لابتكار حلول موثوقة ومتكاملة وعالية النوعية لإجراء المؤتمرات عبر الويب، وبشكل يلبي مجموعة واسعة من احتياجات الاتصال في مختلف المجالات مثل التعليم والتصنيع والرعاية الصحية والتمويل وغيرها".

وفضلاً عن النمط الهجين للويب ونمط ربط الأجهزة عبر منفذ USB، تتضمن الخواص الرئيسية الأخرى في الإصدار 6.0 كلاً من:

التسجيل عبر منفذ USB

يمكن تسجيل مؤتمرات الفيديو على ذاكرة USB متصلة بنظام الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة. وفضلاً عن التسجيل من موقع بعيد، يستطيع المستخدمون تسجيل الصوت والصورة من موقعهم، ومشاركة محتويات جهاز الكمبيوتر، وبدء التسجيل بكل سهولة عبر جهاز التحكم عن بعد. ويمكن تشغيل البيانات المسجلة على جهاز كمبيوتر شخصي، ومشاركتها بسهولة بين مواقع متعددة عبر نظام الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة.

نقل قائمة جهات الاتصال

تتيح الترقية البرمجية الجديدة إمكانية نقل قائمة جهات الاتصال بين نظم الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة المتصلة على الشبكة، مما يتيح إمكانية إدارة قائمة جهات الاتصال مركزياً، وتحسين كفاءة الإدارة التشغيلية.

وحدة الويب

تسهِّل وحدة الويب إمكانية التحكم عن بعد بنظام الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة من مستعرض ويب. ويعتبر هذا الحل الأمثل للعمليات في المؤتمرات/القاعات الكبيرة.

تطبيق النمط التسلسلي

بفضل هذه الميزة المتوفرة في النموذج (KX-VC2000)، يمكن توسيع مجموعات مؤتمرات الفيديو الجزئية تحت وحدة مؤتمر فيديو معيّنة دون إضافة أو توسيع البنية التحتية للمخدم المركزي أو الشبكة المركزية. وتتيح هذه الخاصية إمكانية تكوين أكثر من 24 موقعاً لنظم الاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة المخصصة لمؤتمرات الفيديو دون مخدم خارجي أو وحدة تحكم متعددة النقاط. وتظهر فائدة تطبيق النمط التسلسلي للمؤسسات الكبيرة نسبياً، مثل المؤسسات الحكومية أو مجموعة الشركات الكبيرة، والتي تعقد مؤتمرات جماعية متكررة وتوزّعها على جميع الحاضرين. وهي مفيدة لمؤسسات التعليم أو التدريب عن بعد، مثل المعاهد التعليمية أو الشركات التي تركز على الخدمات.

وتوفر مجموعة حلول الاتصالات المرئية عالية الدقة (KX-VC) صوراً عالية الوضوح بدقة Full HD 1080p، وصوتاً واضحاً، مع الاتصال بشبكة مزدوجة.  كما تقدم هذه التشكيلة تكوينات مرنة للنظام، ويمكن توصيل ما يصل إلى 24 موقع لتلبية احتياجات العملاء. لاستعراض القائمة الكاملة من حلول ’باناسونيك‘ للاتصال المرئي عالي الدقة، يرجى زيارة الرابط الإلكتروني: https://panasonic.net/cns/psn/products/hdvc/.