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February Edition 2020
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1. Financial, M & A Updates..................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates...............................................................................................................................................11
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates.................................................................................................................64
4. Customer Success Updates..............................................................................................................................76
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.....................................................................................................................78
6. Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................................97
7. Event Updates..................................................................................................................................................98

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Amadeus (Spain) completes acquisition of Sky Suite from Optym for
airline network planning
Amadeus announces it has acquired the airline network planning
software business of Optym, a leader in network optimization. The
two companies have been partners for more than three years, jointly
delivering solutions to Southwest Airlines, easyJet, and LATAM
Airlines. The Amadeus Sky Suite will be further integrated into the
Amadeus Airline Platform, including software for network
optimization and simulation, frequency and capacity planning,
network planning and forecasting, and a flight scheduling
development platform. As a result of this transaction, 90 employees
will be dedicated to the Amadeus Sky Suite. These employees join
the Airlines R&D unit, reporting to Christophe Bousquet, Senior
Vice President, Airlines R&D; the Amadeus Sky Suite is part of
Amadeus’Airlines Offer Suite of solutions. The acquisition is
effective immediately, and the companies have begun integration and
employee onboarding, continuing to serve customers with a focus on
business as usual. Financial details are confidential. Optym will
continue to operate as a separate entity focused on other areas of
business.
Executive Commentary
“Optym’s expertise in world-class decision support technologies
and optimization intelligence, and Amadeus’s broad product
portfolio, technical expertise and global reach have complemented
each other with leading airlines around the world,” said Head of
Sky Suite, Amadeus. “We are excited to join Amadeus to reinvent
the future of airline network planning and scheduling. We believe
airlines of all sizes and types, in all regions, can optimize their
schedules and increase network profitability with our
breakthrough technology.”
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Apple (USA) Reports Record First Quarter Results
• The Company posted quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion, an increase
of 9 percent from the year-ago quarter and an all-time record.
• Quarterly earnings per diluted share of $4.99, up 19 percent, also an
all-time record. International sales accounted for 61 percent of the
quarter’s revenue.
• net income record of $22.2 billion and generated operating cash
flow of $30.5 billion
• $25 billion to shareholders during the quarter, including $20 billion
in share repurchases and $3.5 billion in dividends and equivalents
Apple is providing the following guidance for its fiscal 2020 second
quarter:
• Revenue between $63.0 billion and $67.0 billion
• Gross margin between 38.0 percent and 39.0 percent
• Operating expenses between $9.6 billion and $9.7 billion
• Other income/(expense) of $250 million
• Tax rate of approximately 16.5 percent
“We are thrilled to report Apple’s highest quarterly revenue ever,
fuelled by strong demand for our iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
models, and all-time records for Services and Wearables,” said
Cook, Apple’s CEO. “During the holiday quarter our active
installed base of devices grew in each of our geographic segments
and has now reached over 1.5 billion. We see this as a powerful
testament to the satisfaction, engagement and loyalty of our
customers — and a great driver of our growth across the board.”
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ASML (Netherland) reports €11.8 billion sales and €2.6 billion net
income in 2019
ASML Holding N.V. publishes its 2019 fourth-quarter and
full-year results.
• Q4 net sales of €4.0 billion, net income of €1.1 billion, gross
margin of 48.1%
• Q4 net bookings of €2.4 billion
• 2019 net sales of €11.8 billion, net income of €2.6 billion
• ASML expects Q1 2020 net sales of between €3.1 billion and
€3.3 billion and a gross margin between 46% and 47%
• Announces a three-year share buyback program up to €6 billion
• Proposes a dividend over 2019 of €2.40 per share, leading to a
final dividend payment over 2019 of €1.35
"Our fourth-quarter sales came in at €4.0 billion, bringing the
total net sales for the year to €11.8 billion. We shipped eight
EUV systems in the fourth quarter and we received orders for
nine EUV systems. For ASML, 2019 was another growth
year, mainly due to strong Logic demand for both DUV and
EUV. We recorded an order intake for EUV of €6.2 billion
during the year and saw the adoption of EUV in high-volume
manufacturing. We expect that 2020 will be another growth
year, both in sales and in profitability, driven by EUV demand
and our Installed Base business. The Logic market is expected
to remain strong in 2020, due to investments in 5G and
high-performance computer applications. In the Memory
market, our customers are starting to see the first signs of
recovery," said ASML President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Flex (Singapore) reports third quarter fiscal 2020 results
Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Highlights:
• Net Sales: $6.5 billion, year over year revenue down 7 percent
• GAAP Income Before Income Taxes: $145 million
• Adjusted Operating Income: $256 million
• GAAP Net Income: $111 million
• Adjusted Net Income: $193 million
• GAAP Earnings Per Share: $0.22
• Adjusted EPS: $0.38
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Guidance
• Revenue: $5.8 billion to $6.2 billion
• GAAP Income Before Income Taxes: $120 million to $145 million
• Adjusted Operating Income: $220 million to $250 million
• GAAP EPS: $0.19 to $0.23 which includes $0.06 for stock-based
compensation expense and intangible amortization and $0.05 for estimated
restructuring and other charges
• Adjusted EPS: $0.30 to $0.34
• Fourth Quarter 2020 guidance excludes any potential impacts from the
coronavirus outbreak given the rapidly evolving situation
“Our third quarter fiscal year 2020 performance resulted in record
adjusted EPS, improved adjusted margins and greater adjusted free cash
flow generation. These results validate our continued transition as we
manage our portfolio mix, operate with disciplined execution, and pursue
design-led manufacturing. There is still work to do, but our consistent
performance over the last 3 quarters has positioned us well on the path to
profitable growth,” said CEO of Flex.
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KLA (USA) Corporation Reports Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter
Results
• Net income attributable to KLA of $381 million.
• Revenue for the quarter was a record of $1.51 billion
• Earnings on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis were records for
the quarter with GAAP EPS of $2.40 per share and non-GAAP EPS
of $2.66 per share
"KLA once again demonstrated solid execution in the December
quarter, delivering results in the upper end of the range of
guidance, and capping multiple records across revenue, GAAP
EPS and non-GAAP EPS for the quarter," commented President
and CEO of KLA. "As we begin the new calendar year, we are
excited with the growth opportunities that lie ahead for KLA, with
the industry outlook calling for growth led by technology
transitions in advanced Logic, expanding investment in EUV, and
with the expectation that Memory investment will improve in the
calendar year. As the leading supplier of process control and
specialty semiconductor process equipment for semiconductor
and related electronics industries, and supported by a large and
growing services business, KLA is uniquely positioned to benefit
from this growth while continuing to deliver high levels of
profitability."
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LG (South Korea) Display Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Results
• Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 10% to KRW 6,422 billion from KRW 5,822 billion
in the third quarter of 2019 and decreased by 8% from KRW 6,948 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• Operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 recorded KRW 422 billion. This compares with the
operating loss of KRW 436 billion in the third quarter of 2019 and the operating profit of KRW 279
billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2019 was KRW 586 billion, compared with EBITDA of KRW 613
billion in the third quarter of 2019 and with EBITDA of KRW 1,134 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018
• Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 was KRW 1,817 billion, compared with the net loss of KRW 442
billion in the third quarter of 2019 and the net income of KRW 153 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
• LG Display registered KRW 6,422 billion in revenues and KRW 422 billion in operating loss in the
fourth quarter of 2019.
• The revenue increase of 10% quarter-on-quarter was driven by a rise in sales of large-size OLED panels
for TVs and P-OLED (Plastic OLED) panels for smartphones which also resulted in an 18% increase of
ASP (Average Sales Prices) compared to the previous quarter.
• LG Display saw a rise in P-OLED shipments, as it secured a sound base for strategic customers for
P-OLED in the fourth quarter. However, the company’s operating loss improvement on a
quarter-on-quarter basis was limited due to an increase in fixed costs for full-scale P-OLED
mass-production and additional costs for the company’s move towards structural innovation for its LCD
business.
• LG Display posted KRW 1,817 billion in net loss in the fourth quarter, reflecting asset impairment
losses calculated by the K-IFRS standard, which are KRW 200 billion with the company’s withdrawal
from the OLED Lighting business and KRW 1.4 trillion won due to the unfavorable circumstances for
P-OLED business compared to when the initial decision on the investment was made.
“LG Display’s liability-to-equity ratio was temporarily increased in the fourth quarter due to the asset
impairment, but this is expected to start to gradually improve down the road. The positive
anticipation is that factoring in asset impairment this time means that uncertainty in the future is
expected to be removed and possible fluctuation in the company’s future business is also expected to
be reduced. In addition, depreciation costs will be reduced by KRW 300 billion each year in the next
five years,” said CFO and Senior Vice President of LG Display. As the current business environment
for P-OLED is somewhat challenging but also presents many business opportunities ahead, LG
Display will consistently maintain our strategic direction regarding P-OLED business and build a
sound base for growth. In addition, we will make efforts to achieve a significant revenue increase in
large-size OLED panels as our OLED plant in China will ramp up production, and continue to stably
manage forecasts for P-OLED panels for smartphones as well as for automobiles, for which we will
increase shipments during the first half of this year. All these efforts will create meaningful
opportunities for earnings improvement from the second half.”
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Lg (South Korea) Announces 2019 Financial Results
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• Fourth-quarter 2019 revenues of KRW 16.06 trillion (USD 13.65 billion) were 1.8 percent higher than the same period in 2018 and 2.3 percent higher than the previous quarter
while quarterly operating income of KRW 101.8 billion (USD 86.5 million) was a sound 34.5 percent higher than the final quarter of 2018.
• The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company had a strong year, reporting record full-year 2019 revenues of KRW 21.52 trillion (USD 18.29 billion), an 11 percent increase
from the previous year, and operating profit of KRW 2 trillion (USD 1.7 billion), its highest in history. Quarterly sales of KRW 4.62 trillion (USD 3.92 billion) – the highest fourth
quarter in the company’s history – were nearly 7 percent above the same period the previous year due to healthy demand in North America and Europe while operating income of
KRW 122.2 billion (103.86 million) increased 8.5 percent from the same period 2018.
• The LG Home Entertainment Company reported full-year revenues of KRW 16.15 trillion (USD 13.73 billion), relatively unchanged from 2018 while operating income of KRW
980 billion (USD 833 million) declined from the previous year. Fourth-quarter 2019 sales of KRW 4.59 trillion (USD 3.90 billion) remained unchanged from the same period of
2018 and 18.7 percent higher than the previous quarter, resulting in an operating income of KRW 110 billion (USD 93.5 million) due in large part to increased marketing costs.
• The LG Mobile Communications Company recorded 2019 revenues of KRW 5.97 trillion. A full-year operating loss of totaled KRW 1.01 trillion (USD 858.34 million) reflected
increased marketing expenses to support flagship devices. LG’s 2020 mobile business improvement strategy hinges on the introduction of new mid to premium 5G smartphones and
continued cost-efficiency efforts.
• The LG Vehicle Component Solutions Company reported solid full-year 2019 revenues of KRW 5.47 trillion (USD 4.65 billion), a 27 percent increase from 2018 and the highest
annual sales in the company’s history. Despite a 2019 operating loss of KRW 194.9 billion (USD 165.6 million), the company expects to benefit from additional cost
competitiveness and enhanced profitability as the electronic vehicle market continues to expand in 2020 in response to stronger European environmental regulations.
• The LG Business Solutions Company recorded 2019 revenues of KRW 2.67 trillion (USD 2.27 billion) with an operating income of KRW 246.8 billion (USD 209.8 million.
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Nanya Technology (Taiwan) Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter 2019
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• Net revenue was NT$ 13,116 million, an 11.4 percent decrease compared to the third quarter, 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2019, average
selling prices decreased by low single digits percent and bit shipment decreased by mid-single digits percent quarter over quarter. NTD/USD
appreciated 2.1%.
• Gross profit of the quarter was NT$ 3,377 million; gross margin was 25.7 percent; a 2.3 percentage points decrease from that in the previous
quarter. Operating Income of the quarter was NT$ 1,440 million; operating margin was 11.0 percent; a 4.2 percentage points decrease from that
in the last quarter.
• Non-operating income of the quarter was NT$ 109 million primarily due to foreign exchange, interest incomes and investment income under
equity method. Income tax for this quarter was NT$ 271 million.
• The Company had net profit of NT$ 1,278 million, with net margin of 9.7 percent, a 5.2 percentage points decrease from that in the previous
quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) was NT$ 0.42 in the fourth quarter.
• The annual sales revenue was NT$ 51,727 million in 2019. Gross Profit of the year was NT$ 16,494 million. Operating income was NT$ 9,517
million. The net income of NT$ 9,816 million, NT$ 3.22 earnings per share.
• Book value per share was NT$ 49.78 at the end of the year. All numbers are unaudited.
• 2019 Capital expenditure of NT$ 5,496 million. Annual bit shipment increased by low-teens percent year-over-year.
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ON Semiconductor (USA) Reports Fourth Quarter and 2019 Annual
Results
For the fourth quarter of 2019, highlights include:
• Revenue of $1,401.8 million
• GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 34.6 percent
• GAAP operating margin of 9.9 percent and non-GAAP operating
margin of 12.3 percent
• Operating cash flow of $91.7 million and free cash flow of ($20.7)
million
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.14 and non-GAAP diluted
earnings per share of $0.30
For 2019, highlights include:
• Revenue of $5,517.9 million
• Gross margin of 35.8 percent and non-GAAP gross margin of 36.1
percent
• GAAP operating margin of 7.8 percent and non-GAAP operating
margin of 14.1 percent
• Operating cash flow of $694.7 million and free cash flow of $160.1
million
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.51 and non-GAAP diluted
earnings per share of $1.49
“Our performance in 2019 validates the transforming nature of our
business, as we expect to outperform most of our peer group against
a backdrop of challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical
conditions. We believe that our strong competitive position in
automotive, industrial, and cloud-power semiconductor
end-markets, and exposure to secular trends in these markets
continue to be the key drivers of our superior performance,” said
President and CEO of ON Semiconductor. Along with strong
revenue performance, we are taking substantial measures to expand
our margins by making structural changes to our manufacturing
footprint, and accelerating the timeline for production at our 300mm
fab."
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TE Connectivity (Switzerland) announces first quarter results for
fiscal year 2020
First Quarter Highlights
• Net sales were $3.2 billion, down 5% on a reported and organic
basis over the first quarter of 2019.
• Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations
were $0.07, below the company's GAAP guidance due to a
non-cash charge from Swiss tax reform. Adjusted EPS were $1.21,
exceeding the high end of the company's guidance.
• Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $411 million
and free cash flow was $243 million, with $297 million returned to
shareholders.
• Total orders were $3.2 billion, up 1% sequentially, and the
book-to-bill ratio was 1.02.
• Company is updating full year guidance based on first quarter
results.
"I'm pleased with our performance in the first quarter where we
delivered sales and adjusted earnings per share above our
expectations and generated strong cash flow in what continues
to be a challenging market environment, said Chief executive
officer of TE Connectivity. Our Industrial segment grew ahead
of guidance driven by strength in our defines, medical,
aerospace and energy businesses, while our Transportation
segment continued to outperform auto production declines due
to our strong content position in the long-term growth trends of
electric and connected vehicles. We were pleased to see
sequential orders growth this quarter, signaling stabilization in
key end markets. Based on our first quarter results, we are
updating our GAAP EPS guidance and raising our sales and
adjusted EPS guidance for the full year."
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AMD (USA) Unveils Four New Desktop and Mobile GPUs, including AMD Radeon
™ RX 5600 Series: Ultimate 1080p Gaming, Breath-Taking Visuals and
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AMD introduced AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 series graphics products, harnessing the power of ground-breaking AMD RDNA architecture and
innovative software features to provide the ultimate in high-performance, high-fidelity experiences for 1080p gamers. The new AMD Radeon™
RX 5600 series line-up includes the AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT graphics card, available in custom designs from AMD board partners, as well
as the AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 graphics card, available in pre-configured desktop systems, including the new Alienware™ Aurora gaming PC.
The new family also includes the AMD Radeon™ RX 5600M GPU, designed to deliver world-class 1080p gaming for laptop PCs, including the
new Dell G5 15 SE. AMD also introduced the AMD Radeon™ RX 5700M GPUs to power the most advanced high-performance gaming laptop
PCs. Built on AMD RDNA architecture and industry-leading 7nm process technology, alongside high-bandwidth PCIe® 4.0 technology and
high-speed GDDR6 memory, AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 series graphics deliver ultra-high levels of performance and power efficiency. The
flagship AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT graphics card delivers up to 20 percent higher performance on average across today’s top AAA games1,
and up to 10 percent higher performance on average across popular esports titles2 versus the competition. Radeon™ Boost4 – Delivers a
performance increase during fast-motion gaming scenarios, including up to a 37 percent boost in Overwatch at 1440p, by dynamically reducing
image resolution, increasing frame rates and fluidity, as well as bolstering responsiveness with little to no perceptible change in image quality.

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AMD (USA) Announces World’s Highest Performance Desktop and Ultrathin
Laptop Processors at CES 2020
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AMD announced the world’s first x86 8-core ultrathin laptop processors1 as part of the AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processor family,
built on the groundbreaking “Zen 2” core architecture with innovative 7nm process technology and optimized high performance Radeon™
graphics in an SOC design. As the third generation of AMD Ryzen Mobile processors, the new 4000 Series provides unprecedented performance
levels, significant design enhancements, and incredible power efficiency for ultrathin and gaming laptops. AMD also announced the AMD
Athlon™ 3000 Series Mobile Processor family powered by “Zen” architecture, enabling modern computing experiences with real performance
for a wider range of laptop users. Consumers will be able to purchase the first AMD Ryzen 4000 Series and Athlon 3000 Series powered laptops
from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others starting in Q1 2020, with more systems expected to launch throughout 2020 with global OEM
partners. In addition, AMD announced the highly anticipated 64-core, 128-thread AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3990X will be available
globally expected February 7, 2020. Purpose-built to enable extreme performance for 3D, visual effects, and video professionals, the 3990X
delivers up to 51% faster rendering performance than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor. AMD also detailed AMD SmartShift
technology, allowing users to harness Ryzen 4000 Mobile Processors, Radeon Graphics, and the latest AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020
edition, advancing computing experiences by efficiently optimizing performance as needed taking gaming experiences to unprecedented new
levels. By dynamically shifting power between the Ryzen processor and Radeon graphics, AMD SmartShift technology seamlessly delivers up
to 10% greater gaming performance13 and up to 12% more content creation performance14.

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Agilent (USA) Introduces New Smart-Connected Turbomolecular Pumps
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Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced two new models of turbomolecular pumps to their innovative TwisTorr turbo pump range, both
with a more compact design and smart capabilities. The Agilent TwisTorr 305 FS and TwisTorr 305 IC pumps both come with smart
connectivity, a new feature for Agilent turbomolecular pumps. An app called Vacuum Link, which can be installed on Apple or Android
phones, enables users to communicate remotely with the pump, so they can quickly and easily type commands and modify parameters,
to control the pump. The TwisTorr 305 FS pump is a standalone unit, featuring an external remote controller. The TwisTorr 305 IC
pump features an integrated controller, and very small footprint making it particularly appealing for original equipment manufacturers
and other companies that want to integrate the pump in an instrument. The compact design of these pumps means they can fit into
smaller spaces and be mounted in any position. An advanced function enables users to extract log files so they can share pump
operating data easily, saving time. It also enables quick communication with Agilent service and support teams, speeding up the
company’s response time. Agilent turbomolecular pumps are compact, reliable, and energy-efficient, incorporating breakthrough
technologies for best-in-class performance, reliability, and quality. TwisTorr turbo pumps provide excellent compression ratios,
top-of-the-line pumping speed, and oil-free operation. With very good foreline tolerance pressure tolerance, TwisTorr pumps can be
used with smaller backing pumps, thereby saving space and money.

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Agilent (USA) Introduces New Cutting-Edge SureSelect DNA Kit
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Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced a new product designed to address key challenges that laboratories encounter when preparing
DNA sequencing libraries for their research. The new Agilent SureSelect XT HS2 DNA Kit represents the state-of-the-art in library
preparation and target enrichment, offering researchers a complete solution that allows them to choose workflow options that best suit
their needs.
Advantages of the new kit include:
• The ability to multiplex hundreds of samples in one sequencing run, which reduces sequencing costs for high-throughput labs.
• The ability to remove sample contamination as a result of index hopping from reads.
• Better error correction to detect variants with low allele frequencies
• The option to purchase Solid Phase Reversible Immobilization (SPRI) beads and streptavidin beads as part of a complete kit.
Agilent is one of the only vendors in the industry to offer an end-to-end solution for next-generation sequencing, including sample
quality control, library preparation, target enrichment, automation, and data analysis. KGP is a service platform designed to support the
Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California to provide high-throughput, end-to-end next-generation sequencing
services to promote translation of the hidden secrets of genomics into clinically relevant discovery and drive cutting-edge
improvements in human health.

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New Apple (USA) Maps Designed with Better Road Coverage and Pedestrian Data,
More Precise Addresses, and Detailed Land Cover
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Apple announced that all users in the United States can now experience a redesigned Maps with faster and more
accurate navigation and comprehensive views of roads, buildings, parks, airports, malls and more, making it easier
and more enjoyable to map out any journey. Apple completed the rollout of this new Maps experience in the United
States and will begin rolling it out across Europe in the coming months. Maps helps hundreds of millions of people
in over 200 countries and territories navigate and explore the world. It’s everywhere customers are: at home, in the
office, on the go on users’ iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, and in the car with CarPlay. Privacy is central to the
Maps experience, offering personalised features created using on-device intelligence. Maps is deeply integrated into
the most popular apps customers use every day, including Photos, Messages, Calendar, Weather and more. With
MapKit and MapKit JS, Maps is also the foundation for many popular third-party apps and services like Instagram,
Bank of America and Nike Run Club. Building on the new map, iOS 13 introduced many new features that help
users navigate and explore the world with a simple tap.

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Arrow (USA) Electronics Provides Channel Customers with Access to Check Point
MSP Program through ArrowSphere
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Global technology provider Arrow Electronics is the first marketplace provider to support the acceleration of Check Point
Software Technologies’ cloud security business in the EMEA region. Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading
provider of cyber security solutions globally. Check Point`s Managed Service Provider Program is now available on
ArrowSphere, Arrow`s global multi-tier cloud platform for the channel. As part of the program, the security solution Check
Point CloudGuard IaaS, can now be licensed as a Pay-As-You-Go model through ArrowSphere by channel customers. Process
efficiencies and increased network agility are driving IaaS and SDN technology adoption at a rapid pace. Businesses are facing
new security challenges when they leverage these new infrastructures. Check Point CloudGuard IaaS helps protect assets in the
cloud from cyber-threats with dynamic scalability, intelligent provisioning and consistent control across physical and virtual
networks. CloudGuard IaaS supports a broad range of public, private and hybrid cloud platforms. Advanced features such as
auto-provisioning and auto-scaling along with automatic policy updates ensure security protections keep pace with all changes
to a business` cloud. Additionally, CloudGuard IaaS supports a single unified console for consistent visibility, policy
management, logging, reporting and control across all cloud environments.

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Arrow Electronics (USA) Introduces New Shiratech iCOMOX Condition-based
Monitoring Products with NB-IoT Cellular and Ethernet Connectivity
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NEU-ISENBURG, Germany--Arrow Electronics is offering two new versions of the Shiratech iCOMOX intelligent condition monitoring box, introducing
more ways to connect industrial assets with the cloud and to enable predictive maintenance extending equipment lifetime, reducing unplanned downtime,
cutting maintenance costs and saving energy. Shiratech’s iCOMOX open platform built with Analog Devices’ cutting-edge technologies in sensing,
ultra-low power signal processing, communication and power management provides an easy-to-use solution for monitoring conditions from the surface of
equipment. With fully integrated vibration, magnetic field, temperature and audio sensors, iCOMOX provides early detection of machine failures in
condition-based-monitoring applications. The compact, battery-powered modules are IP66 rated, CE and FCC certified and ready to mount with a selection
of optional adapter plates, and come with user-configurable CBM software embedded. The iCOMOX Data Acquisition Kit and developer’s software kit
(SDK), also available, help developers quickly build intelligent condition-monitoring solutions for deployment. iCOMOX NB-IoT contains an
LTE-M/NB-IoT/EGPRS modem to share sensor data, status and analysis over a low-power wide area (LPWA) cellular connection, enabled by global
connectivity services provider, Arkessa. iCOMOX PoE features a 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port and adds flexibility to power associated equipment using
Power over Ethernet. Both new versions extend the iCOMOX platform in addition to the existing SmartMesh IP 2.4GHz 802.15.4e wireless
communication. The iCOMOX PoE offers a wider frequency response range from dc to 11 kHz, compared to the battery-powered SmartMeshIP and
NB-IoT models with 1.5kHz bandwidth for vibration analysis.

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Arrow Electronics (USA) Offers ABLIC Inc. Semiconductor Range in EMEA
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Arrow Electronics now provides the ABLIC Inc. range of analogue semiconductors throughout the Europe, Middle East
and Africa region. ABLIC’s specialization in low-power components for applications, including automotive and smart
appliances, is closely aligned with Arrow’s expertise in many emerging technology areas. ABLIC was spun out of Seiko
Instruments and has a track record of successfully bringing to production analogue semiconductors that function
extremely accurately while using only a very small amount of energy. The company has developed an extensive range of
voltage regulators, temperature and magnetism sensors, timer and power supply ICs, and specialist components for
automotive use. Current focus areas include power management ICs, sensors, timers, and amplifiers.

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Arrow Electronics (USA)Showcases End-to-End Technology Solutions at Embedded
World
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Arrow Electronics will be showcasing an extensive range of products and services that assist businesses in transforming innovative
ideas into full production. Start-ups and established companies can all benefit from a suite of tools that, combined with Arrow’s
breadth of suppliers and global logistical capabilities, will enable shortened time to market. Arrow is working with market-leading
suppliers to unlock the potential of key technologies including Industry 4.0, IIoT, AI, security, automotive, and the cloud with a
wide range of components, systems on module and evaluation boards to market-ready solutions. The Arrow booth will feature live
demonstrations of condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, gesture recognition, speech recognition, vision-based smart
systems, and automotive solutions, all based on the latest embedded technologies. Visitors to the Arrow booth will also have the
opportunity to take home one of 5,000 development boards that will be given away for free during the exhibition. Members of
Arrow’s engineering team will be present to provide advice and guidance on leading edge technologies, including microcontrollers,
FPGAs, processors, sensors and wireless subsystems.

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Arrow Electronics (USA) introduces first healthcare-focused proof-of-concept
design incorporating Analog Devices’ 3D time-of-flight technology
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Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics unveiled the first healthcare-focused proof-of-concept design
incorporating Analog Devices’ 3D time-of-flight technology at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. Powered by intelligent
sensing algorithm, the design demonstrates how 3D ToF technology can be deployed to deliver highly accurate, up to
nanosecond real-time sensory data for monitoring breathing pattern and small motion detection. This integrated design will be
used by Hubble Connected, an IoT platform that provides connectivity and services to Motorola-branded smart nursey
products, to create these intelligent and intuitive nursery products. A live demonstration the innovative design is on showcase
at Analog Devices’ booth (South Hall 3, #30322) at CES in Las Vegas. Smart sensing technologies are being introduced into
healthcare products and devices to enrich user experiences and deliver superior functionalities. Some of the engineering
challenges that product designers often face include how to choose the right intelligent sensing technology; how to best to
integrate hardware system and AI algorithm so that sensory data can be translated into meaningful insights; and how to
accelerate the engineering design cycle and minimize development costs. Time of Flight principle is a method of measuring
how long a light signal travels between a sensor and an object. ToF creates a depth mapping of objects within the field of view
and is a key technology used for developing digital vision, delivering high precision, sub-nanosecond real-time sensory data,
overcoming signal disturbance challenges.

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ASUS (Taiwan) Unveils All-New Lineup of Lifestyle, Business and Gaming Innovations
at CES 2020
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ASUS unveiled a comprehensive new lineup of lifestyle, business and gaming innovations at CES 2020, including notebooks,
motherboards, desktops, displays, routers and devices for AIoT applications designed to deliver exceptional productivity and
gaming experiences and fulfill the ASUS mission of creating the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for
everyone. The latest notebooks include Chromebook Flip C436, the VivoBook S series and ExpertBook B9450. The ultrathin
Chromebook Flip C436 delivers nimble performance and connectivity with an up to 10th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, up
to 16GB RAM, a fast NVMe SSD and the latest WiFi 6 networking. VivoBook S caters to users seeking a blend of personality
and performance characteristic to the series with an updated chassis available in bold new colors and 13-inch, 14-inch and
15-inch form factors. ExpertBook B9450 is the world’s lightest 14-inch business notebook [1] and gives users a long-lasting
battery and a dynamic 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processor for accelerated productivity. ASUS also showcased the Prime
TRX40-Pro motherboard for content creators, designers and professionals. The motherboard is expertly engineered to unleash
the full potential of AMD’s latest 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors and pairs perfectly with the Hyper M.2 X16
Gen4 Card, which enables creation of hardware SSD RAID arrays for blazingly fast storage performance.

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ASUS (Taiwan) Republic of Gamers Unveils New Gaming Lineup at CES 2020
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ASUS Republic of Gamers unveiled an all-new lineup of gaming innovations at CES 2020 that deliver top-tier performance, features and aesthetics
to ensure superior experiences for all types of gamers. The new lineup include the ultraslim ROG Zephyrus G14, the world’s most powerful 14-inch
gaming laptop and ROG Swift 360Hz, the world’s fastest gaming monitor. Additional highlights include the ROG Swift PG32UQX gaming monitors,
ROG Pugio II and ROG Strix Impact II Wireless gaming mice and the ROG ITX Z11 case. ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop teeming
with power from new AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 GPU, giving serious gamers the
firepower, they need to dominate the battlefield. ROG Swift 360Hz is a 24.5-inch Full HD gaming monitor with an insanely fast 360 Hz refresh rate
for ultra-smooth gaming performance. ROG Swift PG32UQX is a high-performance 4K HDR gaming monitor with G-SYNC ULTIMATE,
NVIDIA’s highest G-SYNC® certification. ROG Pugio II is a versatile and customizable gaming mouse with a 16,000-dpi sensor. ROG Strix Impact
II Wireless is a powerful wireless gaming mouse with more than 2.5X the wired model’s maximum sensitivity and features Aura Sync lighting. ROG
ITX Z11 is a sleekly designed case with RGB LEDs and a patent-pending 11° tilt for showcasing and heat dissipation. Other products on display at
the ROG Media Showroom include the ROG Strix GA15 and ROG Strix GA35 gaming desktops. ROG Strix GA15 delivers serious esports
performance in an economical package, while ROG Strix GA35 features an up to 16-core AMD Ryzen™ 9 3950X CPU and ROG Strix GeForce
RTX™ 2080 Ti graphics card to deliver serious performance for gaming and content creation.

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Broadcom (USA) Announces Industry’s Most Comprehensive Portfolio of Wi-Fi 6E
Access Point Solutions for 6 GHz WLAN
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Broadcom Inc. announced the availability of a portfolio of Wi-Fi 6E devices. Wi-Fi 6E is a new standard that builds on the rich
feature set of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA and other multi-user operations that improve performance in crowded environments,
advanced roaming capabilities and increased security. Wi-Fi 6E extends the Wi-Fi 6 standard to support the
soon-to-be-operational 6 GHz band. This new band enables up to 1,200 MHz of spectrum for Wi-Fi use, which WLAN access
point manufacturers can leverage to deliver faster speeds, higher capacity and lower latency with no congestion from legacy
devices. These devices coupled with the new spectrum will further accelerate the deployment of Wi-Fi 6 technology delivering
a steady, swift and secure consumer experience. This expands upon the existing Wi-Fi 6 ecosystem which has over 125 million
smartphones. The innovations of Wi-Fi 6E open up unprecedented capacity for high-bandwidth applications such as 8K video
streaming, real-time immersive gaming, virtual and augmented reality, and high-speed tethering. The new 6 GHz spectrum
band is expected to be operational in the United States in 2020, and a wide ecosystem of 6 GHz-enabled devices will be
available at launch. For more on Wi-Fi 6E and 6 GHz Wi-Fi, read our blog here.

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Delta (Taiwan) Unveils Highly-Integrated Building Automation Solutions Under the
Theme “Smarter Buildings, Smarter Cities” at AHR Expo 2020
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Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, is showcasing a comprehensive suite of building automation
technologies at the 2020 AHR Expo booth in Orlando, Fla. Under the theme “Smarter Buildings, Smarter Cities,” the booth will showcase
how building and city managers can improve operating efficiency, reduce energy usage and enhance the occupant experience by combining
Delta’s solutions, which include building automation from subsidiaries Delta Controls Inc. and LOYTEC; surveillance systems from
subsidiary VIVOTEK, as well as productivity-enhancing lighting from subsidiary Amerlux. Delta Controls’ cutting-edge O3 Sensor Hub
2.0 – an IoT-enabled sensor featuring temperature/humidity sensing, occupancy detection and wireless integration – is a winner of the AHR
Expo Innovation Award in the building automation category. Visitors to the booth will enter a simulated cityscape and follow a road to learn
how various solutions fit into Delta’s smart buildings and smart cities vision. Among the booth demonstrations is a smart,
streetlight-supported EV charging station that showcases how Delta brings intelligence to commercial and public spaces. Amerlux’s LED
lighting integrates with VIVOTEK security cameras and a Delta AC mini level 2 EV charger. Supported by Delta’s advanced building
control software, the system adjusts lighting based on user movement and the time of day. Charger access can be monitored by the system
through the VIVOTEK camera, which scans license plates or other identification to activate the charger for authorized vehicles.

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Delta's Innovative 8K Projection Technology (Taiwan) Displays the Beauty of Future Art
in Stunning Detail at VIP Night
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Actively expanding new applications for 8K projection technology, Delta Electronics held a VIP Night event this evening at the Mori Tower
in Tokyo, Japan. Inviting nearly 100 first-tier Japanese customers and partners to Mori Art Museum's “Future and the Arts” exhibition,
Delta showcased its cutting-edge 8K projection technology to display the beauty of modern visual artwork in stunning detail. Bruce Cheng,
founder and honorary chairman of Delta Group, and Yancey Hai, chairman of Delta Electronics, Inc., attended the event along with VIPs
from top Japanese companies, Yoshiko Mori, chairperson of the Mori Art Museum, Fumio Nanjo, senior advisor of the Mori Art Museum,
and distinguished guests. The attendees witnessed a brand-new visual experience as Delta’s advanced 8K projection technology injected
new life into the art of the exhibition. The audio-visual artwork presented with Delta's leading 8K projection technology is “Deep
Meditation”, which was created by the artist Memo Akten using deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) for the “Future and the Arts”
exhibition. It applies the 25,000 lumens DLP® 8K projector Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K technology co-developed by Delta and
its subsidiary Digital Projection International Ltd. It projects the artwork using an ultra-high resolution of 33 million pixels onto a 280-inch
large screen, offering a perfect combination of cutting-edge imaging technology and future art. Visitors from around the world have viewed
the exquisitely refined detail of this spectacular visual experience made possible by Delta’s unique 8K projection technology.

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Flex (Singapore) delivers seamless path from rapid prototyping to high volume manufacturing of
IoT devices
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Flex. the global supply chain and manufacturing company, in collaboration with QuickLogic Corporation and Infineon
Technologies AG, announced the availability of the FLEXino Sensor Fusion Development Kit to enable rapid prototyping and a
corresponding 12mm x 12mm System-in-Package for high volume production of Internet of Things devices. To help reduce
time to market and scale production, the development kit and SiP enable a wide range of new and existing sensor fusion IoT
products requiring audio, pressure and motion sensing, Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities. At the Consumer Electronics Show this
week, attendees interested in seeing a demonstration of the FLEXino Sensor Fusion Development Kit can make an appointment
to visit QuickLogic's suite, located in the Venetian Tower Suite 31:220, by contacting info@quicklogic.com, or visit Infineon's
booth in the Venetian Toscana Ballrooms 3706 and 3707. The development kit contains an ESP32 controller board with
Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and a sensor fusion daughter board, created in collaboration with QuickLogic and Infineon.
The daughter board integrates QuickLogic’s EOS™ S3 SoC platform with Infineon’s DPS310 digital barometric pressure
sensor and IM69D130 digital MEMS microphone in addition to a 6-axis IMU and a 64Mb SPI flash.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches “FUJIFILM X100V”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the premium compact digital camera “FUJIFILM X100V”. The X100V
features a newly-developed high-performance lens on its camera body, designed with functional beauty and sophistication. It is equipped
with the latest image sensor and image processing engine to deliver premium-quality images with the company's signature
colour-reproduction technology. In addition, the evolved version of the Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder offers inter-switchable optical and
electronic options, in pursuit of the photography style of “shooting through the viewfinder.” Fujifilm pioneered a new market segment of
premium compact digital cameras in 2011 with the launch of the FUJIFILM X100, the inaugural model of the X100 Series. The X100
Series has established a distinctive market position as premium compact digital cameras. It has won great acclaim from users around the
world for its sophisticated exterior design, facilitating intuitive operability, and advanced image quality based on Fujifilm's signature colour
reproduction technology that has been refined over 80 years. The X100V is the fifth-generation model of the X100 Series. While
maintaining the Series' popular design in principle, the new model uses aluminium for the top and bottom plates of the camera body,
applying advanced metal processing technology. It has achieved sharp looks to the edges while keeping the surfaces smooth. The use of a
tilting rear LCD monitor and dials on the top plate enables intuitive operations and gives the camera body design sophistication exuding
functional beauty.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T200”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of the “FUJIFILM X-T200” to the line-up of the X Series of
compact and lightweight mirrorless digital cameras that deliver outstanding image quality with Fujifilm's proprietary
colour reproduction technology. The X-T200 is scheduled to be released in late February 2020. The X-T200 is a
mirrorless digital camera that inherits the “central viewfinder style,” adopted by the popular X-T Series such as the
FUJIFILM X-T3 that boasts advanced mobility and excellent operability. The compact and lightweight camera body,
weighing just 370g*, is equipped with an APS-C sensor packing 24.24 million pixels and a high-performance image
processing engine. The use of the unique colour reproduction technology, nurtured over many years, recreates “memory
colours” or colours as one remembers in one's memory, such as naturally beautiful skin tones, vivid lush greens of early
summer and deep blues of the sky on a bright sunny day. The camera's AF performance has been enhanced by placing
on-sensor phase detection pixels across the sensor and adopting a further evolved algorithm. This enables outstanding
AF tracking of a moving subject and AF on faces / eyes, as well as giving the ability to attain focus quickly and
accurately even in low light conditions.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches standard zoom lens “FUJINON Lens GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS
WR”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the standard zoom lens “FUJINON Lens GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR”. It will
be a new addition to the lineup of interchangeable GF lenses for use with the GFX Series of mirrorless digital cameras, incorporating the large
format sensor*, about 1.7 times bigger than a full-frame 35mm sensor. The GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR has the maximum aperture of F4
and covers most frequently-used focal lengths from 45mm to 100mm (equivalent to 36-79mm in the 35mm film format). Equipped with a
powerful image stabilization mechanism and a weather-resistant structure, the lens caters to severe shooting conditions. The GF45-100mmF4 R
LM OIS WR meets high expectations of professional photographers and photography enthusiasts in portraiture and various shooting situations.
GF lenses are Fujifilm's highest-grade lenses that deliver superior image quality with ultra-high image resolution and wide tonal reproducibility.
This is made possible by the use of Fujifilm's exceptional optical design technology and production technology that processes lens surfaces with
the precision at a submicron level, fostered through the development of industry-leading FUJINON lenses, including cine lenses that have won
the Engineering Emmy Awards**. When mounted on the FUJIFILM GFX100 (hereinafter “GFX100”), released in June last year, the lenses can
bring out the full performance of GFX100's 102MP image sensor, achieving the world's highest level of photographic image quality by utilizing
the company's unique colour reproduction technology.

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Fujifilm (Japan) unveils the new development roadmap for interchangeable lenses for the GFX
Series of mirrorless digital cameras incorporating large format sensors
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FUJIFILM Corporation has announced a new development roadmap for interchangeable GF lenses for use with the GFX Series
of mirrorless digital cameras, which incorporate the large format sensors*, approximately 1.7 times larger than the 35mm
full-frame image sensor. Newly added to the development roadmap this time are the large-diameter standard lens “FUJINON
Lens GF80mmF1.7 R WR” and the wide-angle prime lens “FUJINON Lens GF30mmF3.5 R WR”. Since the launch of the
FUJIFILM GFX 50S in 2017, Fujifilm has steadily expanded the line-up of GFX Series. In 2019, the company released the
FUJIFILM GFX100, featuring the world's highest** 102-million-pixel sensor. There is a growing need for high-performance
interchangeable lenses, which can bring out the GFX Series' ultra-high-resolution capability to the maximum extent. The latest
move to add the GF80mmF1.7 R WR and GF30mmF3.5 R WR to establish a line-up of 13 GF lenses will cater to the
diversifying users' needs. Fujifilm announced the launch of the standard zoom lens “FUJINON Lens GF45-100mmF4 R LM
OIS WR.” The company will continue to expand the lens line-up to broaden applications for the world of ultra-high image
quality, sharing the joy and pleasure of photography.

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Hikvision (China) showcases latest innovative technologies at Intersec 2020
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Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative security products and solutions, will be exhibiting its latest innovations at
Intersec 2020, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East, UAE. Emerging technologies and applications opened up new
possibilities for the security industry. This year, visitors can experience Hikvision’s market-leading products and solutions for users
across various industries. Hikvision’s multi-dimensional perception was created for a variety of security needs, reshaping security
systems and providing customers with more comprehensive protection. At the show booth, visitors can see cameras with in-depth
combinations of radar and video technology, showing the ability to perceive beyond the visual range in areas like traffic
management. Multi-intelligence technology supports multiple algorithms running simultaneously on one camera. Hikvision’s latest
multi-intelligence cameras can run several deep-learning algorithms in parallel for a host of complex scenarios. And at same time,
these cameras visualize and analyse structured data of various targets such as faces, bodies, and vehicles simultaneously. They were
designed to boost situational awareness in scenarios such as urban roads, to identify violations and detect vehicle types and license
plate numbers. Furthermore, customers can also enjoy customized services provided by Hikvision such as applying various
algorithms into security cameras according to the specific application scenarios proposed by customers, allowing customers to
independently choose functions and create a bespoke solution for their needs.

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TurboTax (USA) Starts the New Decade by Empowering Latino Tax Filers Through Integrated
Marketing Campaign
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TurboTax®, the nation’s leading online tax preparation service from Intuit Inc. announced the launch of its Latino integrated marketing
campaign for tax year 2019. Seeking to empower and educate Latinos nationwide through outreach efforts engaging the community, key
industry partners and influencers the campaign includes brand advertising, digital and social media, public relations and content partnerships.
TurboTax welcomed the new year with “All People Are Tax People.” The integrated brand campaign highlights the amazing things, both big and
small, that people accomplish each and every day, which serves as proof that with the right tools and encouragement, they can do their own
taxes. Created by Wieden+Kennedy, the campaign includes Spanish-language spots “New Things” and “Advice,” whichhighlight bilingual tax
experts who can answer tax questions, give tax advice or review returns line by line before filing, so customers can be confident their taxes are
done right and getting their maximum refund. In addition to airing Spanish television spots on Univision, Telemundo, Azteca America, among
others, the most comprehensive Spanish language tax resource available to Hispanics, provides culturally relevant content in English and
Spanish such as tax tips, the latest information on issues that can impact the filing process, insights into key tax deductions, etc. TurboTax along
with #WeAllGrow Latina Network join forces to launch an educational digital campaign under the theme #SmartDinero. This partnership
includes a series of relevant sponsored articles and a VIP event in Houston targeting the self-employed audience with the goal of engaging
Latina entrepreneurs and influencers around the topic of finances, budget planning and tax preparation.

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Jabil (USA) Launches Jabil Healthcare, the Largest Healthcare Manufacturing
Solutions Provider
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Jabil Inc. announced the consolidation of its entire healthcare organization under Jabil Healthcare. Jabil Healthcare combines, under a single
umbrella, Nypro with its Orthopedics, Spine, Trauma and associated medical instruments operations. With more than 35 global sites and nearly
20,000 employees serving the leading brands in healthcare, this powerful combination makes Jabil the largest healthcare manufacturing
solutions provider. Jabil Healthcare serves five key sectors in the healthcare market: medical devices, orthopedics, diagnostics, pharmaceutical
delivery systems, and consumer health. In each arena, demand for value-based care solutions is forcing significant changes in the evolution of
healthcare products and services and driving digital health innovations. Taking center stage are Internet of Things (IoT) and digital health
platform innovations enabled by connectivity, sensors and miniaturization. Jabil Healthcare unifies the company’s medical industry know-how
with deep cross-sector experience in injection molding, electronics, sensor integration, and additive manufacturing to help healthcare brands
accelerate and scale technology advancements. This integrated line of capabilities across Jabil is brought to bear for its base of healthcare
customers, from emerging startups to global enterprises. Jabil is a manufacturing solutions provider that delivers comprehensive design,
manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. Leveraging the power of over 200,000 people across 100 sites strategically
located around the world, Jabil simplifies complexity and delivers value in a broad range of industries, enabling innovation, growth and
customer success.

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KYOCERA (Japan) Develops New Generation of High-Performance, Economical,
Multi-functional Milling Cutters "MEV Series"
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Kyocera Corporation announced its new MEV series of efficient, multi-functional milling cutters for metal machining
applications. The new product series, which includes six inserts and 25 holders, are now available worldwide. A milling
cutter typically has cutting edges on its outer holder body and bottom, and is used to cut grooves and forms out of the
surface of a metal workpiece. The process requires continuous improvement in cutting precision and efficiency to support
the growing range of materials and applications demanded within many industries, including automotive and aerospace
manufacturing. While a conventional milling cutter can deliver high rigidity and high-precision machining through
increased web thickness, this often results in higher cutting forces that decreased efficiency. Alternatively, if efficiency is
prioritized instead, the tool can become prone to vibration shock, which diminishes cutting accuracy. To overcome this
longstanding challenge, Kyocera developed a unique "vertical triangle" insert design that delivers both high rigidity and
lower cutting forces. Kyocera achieved longer product life and greater versatility by adjusting the angle of the cutting
edges, increasing the rigidity of the holder body, and optimizing the insert shape to improve chip control.

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Blue innovation and Kyocera (Japan) to Develop New Drone Solutions Utilizing
Moving Communication Relay Station System
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Blue innovation Co., Ltd. and Kyocera Corporation announced today that the companies reached an agreement to
jointly develop a new drone solution. By flying multiple drones with mobile relay station functions in areas where
mobile phone signals do not reach, such as disaster sites, the "moving communication relay station system" enables
reliable mobile phone communication as if under normal circumstances. By combining Blue innovation's system
platform technology such as Blue Earth Platform, which enables remote control of several drones, with Kyocera's
wireless communication technology developed through its communication equipment business, the companies will
develop a moving drone-enabled communication relay station. Samples of these devices will be on display at the
Blue innovation booth during CES 2020 in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2020 (LVCC, South Hall 2 #26820). The
companies will begin field testing under LTE and 5G networks, aiming toward commercialization by March 2022 in
accordance with legislative amendments.

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Kyocera (Japan) and 24M Develop World’s First SemiSolid Lithium-ion Battery
System with Improved Safety, Longer Life, and Lower Cost
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Kyocera Corporation and 24M announced that Kyocera has formally launched its residential energy storage system, Enerezza, the
world’s first system built using 24M’s novel SemiSolid electrode manufacturing process. In addition, Kyocera has extended its
commitment to 24M’s unique manufacturing platform with plans to start full-scale mass production in the fall of 2020. In June 2019,
Kyocera began pilot production of 24M’s SemiSolid battery technology to validate its use in residential energy storage systems in the
Japanese market. Based on the successful pilot, Kyocera recently rolled out its full Enerezza product line — a 24M-based residential
energy storage system available in 5.0 kWh, 10.0 kWh, and 15.0 kWh capacities designed to meet diverse customer needs. 24M’s
innovative manufacturing process delivers market-leading price-performance. SemiSolid electrodes use no binder, mixing electrolyte
with active materials to form a clay-like slurry with unique attributes. As a result, the 24M process eliminates the need for a significant
amount of inactive materials and capital-intensive processes like drying and electrolyte filling, thus dramatically reducing
manufacturing cost.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Introduces New Portfolio of Smarter Technology for Education
with VR Classroom 2
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Lenovo™ is introducing its new portfolio of technology for education at the 40th annual Future of Education Technology Conference®
in Miami. New solutions include the Lenovo VR Classroom 2, as well as laptops and tablets specially tailored for learning and
teaching. Lenovo education technology experts are also presenting insights on new experiences and trends at FETC®, including the
development and benefits of esports in education, as well as smarter classroom orchestration. As a leading provider of educational
technology, Lenovo is committed to building smarter technology to empower students and teachers through personalized education
solutions. A trusted technology partner to institutions around the world, Lenovo is enabling new models of teaching, learning and
collaborating through cutting-edge solutions, all while managing cost, efficiency, and security. Lenovo is introducing VR Classroom 2,
an even smarter solution that empowers teachers and administrators to easily integrate virtual reality lessons into their curriculum. With
new classroom management tools for teachers, Lenovo VR Classroom 2 is transforming immersive education by making it easier than
ever to get started and keep students in sync. Lenovo VR Classroom 2 is a complete solution for teaching with VR, providing fully
integrated hardware, content, training, and support designed specifically for middle schools and high schools. The solution comes with
a new headset and content management system, as well as diverse curriculum-mapped experiences, including STEM, virtual tours, and
career exploration.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Transforms Traditional Form Factors That Embrace A Foldable
Future and Launches World’s First 5G PC
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Lenovo continues its mission to deliver world firsts by unveiling a set of innovations that have the potential to transform lives,
move industries forward and unveil new possibilities presented by our fast-paced era of connectivity. With a global vision to
create smarter technology for all, today’s announcements are not only smarter, but bring a faster and more foldable future to
everyone, everywhere. With 5G set to continue disrupting the tech landscape and enable the likes of smart cities, smart
infrastructure and smart IoT, Lenovo has launched the world’s first 5G PC1 – for the first time bringing 5G connectivity to a
premium computing experience beyond smartphone technology. The Yoga 5G is an ultra-portable 2-in-1 laptop and the
first-ever PC powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8cx 5G Compute Platform. It delivers high-speed 5G network
connectivity, that’s up to 10 times faster than 4G, through a 5G service provider2 when on the move and reliable WiFi access at
home. As the leader in bringing new form factors to market, Lenovo has once again transformed the laptop with the world’s
first foldable PC, the ThinkPad X1 Fold. Using engineering excellence and customer insights to fundamentally re-think the
portable form factor, the revolutionary new ThinkPad is built from a combination of lightweight alloys and carbon fiber and
covered in a leather folio cover.

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Micron (USA) and Valens Demonstrate Industry’s First In-Vehicle Remote, Centralized
Storage Solution
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Micron Technology, Inc. and Valens, the leader in ultra-high-speed in-vehicle connectivity, today are demonstrating the automotive
industry’s first 1TB remote, centralized storage solution at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Based on Micron’s
recently announced automotive-compliant ball grid array solid-state drive and Valens’ advanced automotive connectivity
technology, the combined solution is capable of tunnelling PCIe over long distances on a single cable supporting up to 16Gbps of
data transfer over low-cost, unshielded wiring. Through this collaboration, Micron and Valens are enabling next-generation
automotive platforms that will help fulfil the promise of autonomous, advanced driver-assistance systems as well as tomorrow’s
in-vehicle infotainment. The MIPI® Alliance, a collaborative global standardization organization serving industries that develop
mobile and mobile-influenced devices, recently selected Valens’ technology as the baseline for its long-reach, high-speed
connectivity A-PHY automotive application standard. Valens’ automotive technology provides resilient, ultra-high-speed in-vehicle
connectivity to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s connected cars. Micron was the first to introduce 1TB automotive- and
industrial-grade PCIe NVMe™ SSDs, which are designed for next-generation autonomous cars and the industrial internet of things.
Taken together, these solutions address growing data and connectivity requirements in next-generation autonomous vehicles,
delivering faster, more reliable and cost-effective storage.

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Murata (Japan) developing future sensor technology, has inaugurated a new factory
expansion in Finland
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Murata, a world leading manufacturer of electronic components, inaugurated a new factory in Vantaa, Finland. The current production and
product development unit received additional space amounting to a third of its previous size. The total area of the new plant is about 16,000
square meters. The value of the investment is EUR 42 million. The microelectromechanical MEMS sensors manufactured by Murata in
Vantaa are particularly used in car safety systems, work machines and health technology, such as pacemakers. The company also develops
vital positioning and safety technology for the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as well as for self-directed cars. The factory
expansion also represents advanced building technology. Sensitive sensor production is taken into account especially in the building's frame
structure, which is very rigid and thus prevents the generation of disrupting soil vibrations. The sensors are made in cleanrooms, the
requirements of which are reflected e.g., in the building's massive ventilation solutions. Murata acquired the Finnish company VTI
Technologies in 2012, after which the company's name was changed to Murata Electronics Oy. The site hosts product development and
office space as well as one of the largest cleanrooms in Finland, in total about 33,000 square meters. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a
worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules
and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional,
high-density modules.

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NRI (Japan) Introduces “NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Index Family” - a benchmark for investment
appraisal of crypto-assets
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Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, announced it has developed a benchmark
for investment appraisal of crypto-assets – the “NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Index Family” – in coordination with Intelligence Unit LLC (IU).
This new offering will be available through NRI’s financial information database, IDS, to domestic and overseas institutional investors,
financial information vendors, and crypto exchanges beginning January 31. As a method to replace legal currency or raise funds for
emerging digital companies that provide infrastructure and platform solutions for digital businesses, crypto-assets like bitcoin are expected
to grow significantly. After the crypto bubble burst at the beginning of 2018, countries began to properly establish regulation and the
infrastructure around crypto-assets, which has led to an increase in market liquidity. As a result, more investors are investing in cryptos as
alternative assets. The increasing investment needs for crypto-assets have, in turn, led to a high demand for a benchmark to appraise those
investments. In addition, there are more asset managers who manage crypto-asset index and ETF funds in conjunction with the benchmark,
which has led to its creation. NRI decided to develop the index with IU as they have sector expertise in crypto-assets and connections to
many crypto exchanges in the Japanese market. The “NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Index Family” can be used by institutional investors as a
benchmark for objective investment appraisal. Further, the new solution will allow crypto exchanges and financial information providers to
display charts and index values to investors to be used as objective criteria to evaluate their investments. The index is calculated with a
platform operated by MV Index Solutions GmbH; a company registered under the European benchmark regulation.

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ON Semiconductor (USA) Launches Automotive LED Drivers and Controllers for Advanced
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ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has launched a new family of four devices that facilitate the high levels of performance and
innovative functionality that vehicle manufacturers and consumers now expect from automotive exterior and interior lighting. Aimed specifically at low
power solid state lighting, the new family comprises two LED drivers and two current controllers. In the pursuit of improved road safety, automakers are
moving away from the simple ‘on/off’ operation to sophisticated systems that incorporate movement and variable intensity within rear combination lamps
(RCLs), turn signals, fog lamps, and other externally modulated LED clusters to give clearer and highly visible warnings to other road users. The
NCV7685 and NCV7683 integrate twelve and eight linear programmable current sources, respectively, enabling multiple strings of LEDs to be driven with
up to 100 mA per channel. The devices provide an array of configurability options, including daisy-chaining, illumination level control, current regulation,
sequencing functionality, and channel combination. The NCV7685 incorporates an 8-bit I2C interface with CRC8 error detection for individual output
current adjustment via pulse width modulation (PWM), and for advanced diagnostics - including detection of an open LED string or under voltage
condition – a dedicated diagnostic pin is also available. The NCV7685 may be powered with a DC-DC controller and/or LDO voltage regulator, depending
upon specific design requirements. The NCV7691 provides a regulated wide current range for driving LEDs in one or multiple strings, with only an
external NPN bipolar transistor and a feedback resistor. The driver provides design flexibility to add additional single channels to multichannel systems,
and supports a dimming function via its PWM input. The NCV7691 includes open string, short circuit, and thermal shutdown, ensuring safe and reliable
operation of essential lighting. The derivative NCV7692 offers a faster response time and a reduced threshold for open load detection.

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Panasonic (Japan) Launches Education Solutions to Bridge Skill Gap Between Academia and
Industry in India
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Panasonic India - a diversified technology company, announced the launch of its two education-based solutions: "CareerEx" and "XcelIT". CareerEx has
been designed to address the needs of college and university students to advance their skillset with emerging technologies such Data Science, Cloud
Computing, Machine Learning/AI and Internet of Things to name a few. XcelIT on the other hand is designed for school students primarily residing in Tier
II & III cities, to ready them for all competitive exams. The event was well attended by deans and chairpersons of over 75 leading universities and
institutes in India. Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy's recent data further validates that the unemployment rate in the urban youth is very high; in the
age group of 20-24 years, an unemployment rate of 37 per cent was reported whilst graduates amongst them reported an alarmingly higher unemployment
rate of over 60 per cent. Keeping that in mind these educational solutions have been designed and developed at Panasonic's India Innovation Centre (IIC).
These solutions have been developed for the students, colleges and universities, to bridge the existing skill gap between current education and employment
needs for the future. Panasonic's educational solutions CareerEx and XcelIT are available on both Android and iOS application stores. Priced
competitively, depending on the type of program, CareerX courses start at Rs 9999 per month onwards while, XcelIT starts at Rs 999 per month however,
students can avail individual tests at Rs 99 too. Panasonic has collaborated with specialised educational partners to provide expertise for this program.
While students can look at increasing their employability, educational institutions can enable students with on-demand job skills and thus, improve their
rankings and the industry can save on fresher recruitment and training costs.

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Qualcomm (USA) Launches Three New Snapdragon Mobile Platforms to Address Ongoing
Demand for 4G Smartphones
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of three new mobile platforms: the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G, 662 and 460, which will enable
enhanced user experiences across connectivity, gaming and entertainment. These new mobile platforms enable fast 4G connectivity speeds, deliver key
Wi-Fi 6 features and integrated Bluetooth 5.1 with advanced audio via the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6-series subsystems, support Dual-Frequency
GNSS to improve location positioning accuracy and robustness, and are the first system-on-chip solutions to support Navigation with Indian Constellation.
Designed to deliver new and improved AI user experiences across photography, voice assistants, and virtually always-on scenarios for increased contextual
awareness, these new platforms also feature the Qualcomm® AI Engine and Qualcomm® Sensing Hub. For the first time supported on mobile, the
Qualcomm® Location Suite now supports up to seven satellite constellations concurrently, including the use of all of NavIC’s operating satellites for more
accurate location performance, faster time-to-first-fix position acquisition, and improved robustness of location-based services. Snapdragon 720G
reimagines extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences with select Qualcomm® Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features, striking capture
capabilities, and intelligent performance. Leveraging select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features from premium-tier mobile platforms, Snapdragon 720G
delivers smooth HDR game play, dynamic color range and contrast, realistic and immersive in-game environments, and high-quality, synchronized sound
with Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive. In addition to gaming, enjoy a home theater in your pocket with HDR viewing and super-smooth video streaming
with the Qualcomm Spectra™ 350L ISP.

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Qualcomm (USA) Adds Dual-MAC Wi-Fi Chip to Automotive Portfolio
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, introduced a new Qualcomm® Automotive Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth® combination chip, the
QCA6595AU, bringing high performance dual Medium Access Control Wi-Fi 5 and the latest generation of Bluetooth® 5.1 to the automotive industry. Designed to reach 1
Gbps, the QCA6595AU is complementary to the Qualcomm® Automotive Wi-Fi 6 dual-MAC chip, the QCA6696, which can reach nearly 1.8 Gbps of throughput, as well as
to the Wi-Fi 5 single MAC chip, the QCA6574AU, which offers up to 867 Mbps of throughput. Together with the QCA6696 and QCA6574AU, the new QCA6595AU
completes Qualcomm Technologies’ portfolio of scalable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products for virtually vehicle classes. Engineered to meet the surging demand for in-car
connectivity, the QCA6595AU offers 2x2 multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) 5 GHz and 1x1 single-input, single-output (SISO) 2.4 GHz dual-band simultaneous (DBS)
operation. The combination of MIMO plus SISO can offer high-speed 5GHz Wi-Fi throughout the vehicle, while supporting legacy 2.4 GHz devices and high-quality
Bluetooth. Up to 32 clients can be connected with improved WPA3 protocols for increased security. The QCA6595AU also supports high data rate Wi-Fi 5 connections to
external access points for automotive services, such as vehicle diagnostics, software updates and automatic check-ins when pulling up to dealerships. Bluetooth 5.1 includes
support for Bluetooth Smart Long Range, Angle of Arrival and Angle of Departure for advanced device direction finding to achieve sub-meter relative location accuracy.
Additionally, when paired with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms or Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Wireless Solutions, Qualcomm
Technologies Wi-Fi chips benefit from Internet Protocol Acceleration (IPA) hardware, offloading the Snapdragon platform and solutions from Internet Protocol (IP) firewall
and routing responsibilities for the Wi-Fi data path, allowing the processor to be available for other infotainment or telematics applications. The Qualcomm Automotive
Wi-Fi 6 chip has already been selected by multiple automakers designing premium infotainment experiences and bringing the latest 5G and gigabit LTE technologies to their
vehicles. The new QCA6595AU with gigabit Wi-Fi 5 and the latest Bluetooth standard provides automakers with an additional option to address Wi-Fi use cases across their
vehicle lines.

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Qualcomm (USA) Introduces Car-to-Cloud Service for Over-the-Air Vehicle Updates and
On-Demand Services & Features
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, introduced the new Qualcomm® Car-to-Cloud Service, the company’s first offering of an integrated,
secure connected-car services suite for Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platforms and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive 4G and 5G Platforms.
Leveraging the company’s broad set of technology assets, the Qualcomm Car-to-Cloud Service is designed to help automakers keep cockpit and telematics systems
up-to-date, and future-proof vehicles by delivering the flexibility needed to activate features at any time, helping automakers to keep pace with consumer technology trends
despite the traditional automotive product development cycles. The Qualcomm Car-to-Cloud Service also provides automakers the opportunity to unlock new revenue
streams throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle with over-the-air (OTA) updates, on-demand unlocking of features and pay-as-you-use services, as well as gather valuable
vehicle and usage analytics. Helping our automotive customers meet the evolving needs of consumers, Qualcomm Technologies’ engineered the Qualcomm Car-to-Cloud
Service with Soft SKU capability that allows for field-upgradeable chipsets to offer new functionality as performance requirements increase or new features become
available. This secure, chipset-enabled capability features flexibility to support on-demand features, mid-cycle performance boosts, regional customization and feature
upgrades tailored for specific product segments from entry to premium. Soft SKU also allows customers to develop on common hardware, thereby saving dedicated
investments for multiple developments. Leveraging the Qualcomm Car-to-Cloud Soft SKU empowers automakers to not only deliver a variety of customizable options for
their consumers, but to also personalize features to offer rich and immersive in-vehicle experiences. The new Qualcomm Car-to-Cloud Service supports actionable analytics
and insights through data collection correlated from multiple sources at the edge empowering automakers to design unique experiences that are personalized for the driver,
the passenger and the car. Data from on-board application processors and operating systems, modem, location, vehicle system status and health and occupancy are designed
to inform personalized user experience features at the individual or fleet level. The analytics also facilitates segmented bundled content, applications and services creating
new potential revenue streams for automakers working with content providers.

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Qualcomm (USA) Accelerates Autonomous Driving with New Platform – Qualcomm
Snapdragon Ride
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show its newest addition to the company’s
extensive portfolio of automotive products with the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon Ride™ Platform – one of the automotive industry’s most advanced, scalable and
open autonomous driving solutions, which consists of the family of Snapdragon Ride™ Safety system-on-chips, Snapdragon Ride™ Safety Accelerator and
Snapdragon Ride™ Autonomous Stack. Snapdragon Ride aims to address the complexity of autonomous driving and ADAS by leveraging its high-performance,
power-efficient hardware, industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and pioneering autonomous driving stack to deliver a comprehensive, cost and
energy efficient systems solution. The unique combination of Snapdragon Ride SoCs, accelerator and autonomous stack offers automakers a scalable solution
designed to support three industry segments of autonomous systems, namely L1/L2 Active Safety ADAS for vehicles that include automatic emergency braking, traffic
sign recognition and lane keeping assist functions; L2+ Convenience ADAS for vehicles featuring Automated Highway Driving, Self-Parking and Urban Driving in
Stop-and-Go traffic; and L4/L5 Fully Autonomous Driving for autonomous urban driving, robo-taxis and robo-logistics. The Snapdragon Ride Platform, based on the
Snapdragon family of automotive SoCs and accelerator, is built on scalable and modular heterogenous high-performance multi-core CPUs, energy efficient AI and
computer vision (CV) engines, industry-leading GPU. The platform with combination of SoCs and accelerator can be used as needed to address every market segment
offering industry-leading thermal efficiency, from 30 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS) for L1/L2 applications to over 700 TOPS at 130W for L4/L5 driving. This
platform can therefore result in designs that can be passively or air-cooled, thereby reducing cost, and increasing reliability, avoiding the need for expensive liquid
cooled systems and allowing for simpler vehicle designs, and extending the driving range for electric vehicles. The Snapdragon Ride SoCs and accelerator are
designed for functional safety ASIL-D systems.

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Qualcomm (USA) Introduces Comprehensive Platform for Roadside and Onboard
Units to Further Accelerate C-V2X Global Momentum
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, introduced the new Qualcomm® C-V2X reference platform for
vehicular and roadside units (RSUs). The Qualcomm C-V2X reference platform complements C-V2X communication solutions by offering
computational power to deliver a full suite of 4G and 5G wireless, and C-V2X, solutions, including multi-frequency GNSS location services for
precise positioning, V2X message security, signing and verifications and V2X Intelligent Transport System (ITS) stacks. The Qualcomm
C-V2X platform is based on Qualcomm Technologies’ high performance, low power architecture, and is optimized for use with software
applications to further accelerate the deployment of C-V2X vehicular systems and RSUs in the US and globally. C-V2X is globally compatible
with 5G and complements other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors, such as cameras, radar and Light Detection and Radar
(LIDAR). C-V2X direct communication mode is designed to offer vehicles low latency communications to communicate directly with other
vehicles, roadside infrastructure and pedestrians without the involvement of a cellular network, or cellular network subscription, by operating in
the designated and harmonized 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum. From the first demonstration in January 2017 and early activity in Europe, US, Korea,
Japan, Australia in 2017 and 2018, to a demonstration showcase in China in November 2019, Qualcomm Technologies has collaborated with
global automotive and other transportation leaders to extensively test and ascertain the advantages and capabilities of C-V2X. C-V2X is ready
for commercial deployment through a community of suppliers at each stage of the global C-V2X ecosystem:

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Qualcomm (USA) Introduces aptX Voice Audio Technology for Higher Quality Voice
Calls
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Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated introduces Qualcomm® aptX™ Voice audio, a new voice
codec that provides high definition voice quality over a connection using Bluetooth wireless technology. Voice intelligibility and understanding
are key to seamless communication over the phone and aptX Voice, a new feature of Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio technology, is
designed to significantly improve the quality of voice for those using Bluetooth accessories to make voice calls. Super wideband voice codecs
are used by providers to enhance call quality on mobile networks, which means that many consumers are already enjoying high quality voice
calls on their mobile devices. However, when they connect accessories that support the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile to make and receive voice
calls, they aren’t experiencing the same HD voice quality. In the same way that aptX was designed to improve the quality of music streaming
over Bluetooth wireless technology, aptX Voice has been designed to improve the voice call experience by delivering 32kHz voice call quality
within the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile so consumers can experience crystal clear voice calls. Consumers are embracing Bluetooth wireless
technology while increasingly demanding higher quality audio for both voice calls and music listening. For voice calls, today’s narrowband and
wideband codecs used within the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile can sometimes result in indistinguishable voices, muddled words, the inability to
distinguish from background noise and ultimately listener fatigue. aptX Voice can provide for a better user call experience by improving the
overall voice quality, thus putting less strain on the listener, particularly in environments such as call centers and other enterprise applications.
aptX Voice is designed to deliver 32kHz sampled audio with a flat 16kHz frequency response, providing the HD quality that consumers have
come to expect from the aptX family of audio codecs.

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Renesas Electronics (Japan) Launches Industry’s First Radiation Hardened Single-Chip Synchronous
Buck and Low Dropout Regulator for Satellite Power Applications
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry’s first
single-chip synchronous buck and low dropout regulator targeting low-power FPGAs, DDR memory and other digital loads for
spaceflight payload applications. The ISL70005SEH is the only point-of-load (POL) power solution that reduces size, weight,
and power by integrating a synch buck and LDO in one monolithic IC. The device enables satellite manufacturers to reduce bill
of materials (BOM) and power supply footprint for their medium Earth orbit and geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) long
duration mission profiles. The ISL70005SEH rad-hard dual output POL regulator combines 95 percent high efficiency with the
synch buck regulator and a low 75mV dropout on the LDO regulator. The device enables easier thermal management for
systems with 3.3V or 5V power buses and can support 3A continuous output load current for the buck regulator and ±1A for the
LDO. The buck regulator uses a voltage mode control architecture and switches at a resistor adjustable frequency of 100kHz to
1MHz, enabling a smaller filter size. The space-grade ISL70005SEH simplifies design configuration allowing designers to use
it as a dual output regulator, DDR memory power solution or high efficiency low noise regulator for RF applications. The
flexible LDO can source and sink current and accept input voltages as low as 775mV to reduce unnecessary power dissipation.
The externally adjustable loop compensation on the buck allows users to achieve an optimal balance of stability and output
dynamic performance.

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Renesas Electronics (Japan) Simplifies Power Supply Design for Automotive Surround View
Camera Systems
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the ISL78083,
a highly integrated power management IC that simplifies power supply design for use in multiple HD camera modules,
reducing development cycles, bill of materials cost and supply chain risks. The automotive camera PMIC accepts
direct-from-battery or power-over-coax supply sources and supports output currents up to 750mA per output. This power
level offers ample headroom for existing image sensors up to 7-megapixel and future sensors with even higher resolution.
The feature-rich 4-channel ISL78083 automotive camera PMIC includes a primary high-voltage synchronous buck
regulator, two secondary low-voltage synchronous buck regulators, and a low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator. With
integrated feedback and integrated compensation, all that is left to complete the high efficiency power supply is the output
inductor and capacitors. The ISL78083 minimizes BOM cost, requiring 7-10 less external components compared to
competing solutions. The ISL78083 also features four overvoltage and four undervoltage monitors, three power-good
indicators and a reset output/fault indicator. A second reference is supplied for the OV/UV monitors.

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Renesas Electronics (Japan) High-Efficiency Power Management IC Adopted in Google Coral
AI Products
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its ISL91301B Power
Management IC is designed into the latest Google Coral products. They include the Mini PCIe Accelerator, M.2 Accelerator A+E
Key, M.2 Accelerator B+M Key, and System-on-Module. Google Coral integrates seamlessly into processes at any scale, helping
designers create a variety of local artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for several industries. Google Coral technology enables
advanced neural network processing for low-power devices. At the heart of Coral is the Google Edge Tensor Processing Unit
(TPU) coprocessor, which is capable of performing four trillion operations per second (TOPS), using 0.5 watts for each TOPS (2
TOPS per watt). For example, it can execute advanced mobile vision models, such as MobileNet v2 at 400 FPS, in a power
efficient manner. The Renesas ISL91301B PMIC offers a high efficiency and small footprint power solution that is ideal for
cutting-edge, low power edge AI processors. The ISL91301B has quad buck regulator outputs, each delivering up to 4A (total 16A)
with 94 percent peak efficiency. The PMIC leverages Renesas’ R5 Modulation Technology for quick single-cycle transient
response, tuned compensation, and fast switching frequency. These features and a 70mm2 solution size make it easier for power
supply designers to design a small AI solution with 2mm x 2mm x 1mm low profile inductors, small capacitors, and a few passive
components. The ISL91301B’s low quiescent current, superior light load efficiency, high DC accuracy and fast dynamics is well
suited for low-power or battery-powered AI products.

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