Study to Play @HUAWEIza #MatePadT8 is Your Child’s Digital Best Friend

Hi Friends,

As many parents continue to keep their young ones at home, children are beginning to adapt to digital technologies at an exceedingly rapid rate. The days of coloring-in books have now been replaced by tablets, which can be used as a platform to create fun digital illustrations, and the interactive face-to-face classes with teachers have morphed into engaging online lessons.

This change seems to be almost seamless for today’s technologically astute children, whose only impediment to truly embracing a digitally transformed way of learning and playing is a lack of the right tools. Today, tablets need to adhere to a variety of criteria in order to truly benefit today’s youth, as well as their families. Devices need to be durable, light, powerful, and of course - fun.

The right tool in the right form

The new HUAWEI MatePad T8 is a device that meets all of these requirements, as it is a feature-packed tablet that comes in a lightweight design. It has a massive screen-to-body ratio of over 80 percent, making the most of the compact form factor to provide a large display area for kids and parents. It comes in a streamlined metal back featuring a sandblasted finish that produces a smooth look, and an ergonomic curved design to ensure a comfortable hold, even over long periods of use.

Powered by an octa-core chipset and housing a large 5100 mAh battery, the HUAWEI MatePad T8 provides everything your kids need for hours of uninterrupted entertainment and education, for just R2,999. The tablet is perfect for families who often find themselves in battles over screen time, with plenty of advanced tools to overcome these simple obstacles and squabbles.

Digital balance with Kids Corner

One of the greatest demands when it comes to tablets has been for a feature that enables parents to track and limit their children’s usage time of a device, so as to prevent their young ones from indulging in copious, unbroken amounts of screen time. The HUAWEI MatePad T8 is the perfect tool to provide your child with that crucial digital balance, thanks to the built-in Kids Corner. Kids Corner is a virtual playground that children can explore without adult supervision. The platform not only aims to create an exclusive learning and entertainment space for children but also ensures that parents can easily monitor their child’s tablet usage – without having to hover over them 24/7.

Full parental controls

With the HUAWEI MatePad T8, you can simply open Parental Controls in Kids Corner to find the four control modules – eye protection, time management, app management, and content management. These features are designed to help children develop healthier, more sustainable technology habits. Settings can be easily modified to limit the number of times a day and for how long your child is allowed to use his or her tablet, as well as enable rest periods.

Screen time limits

You can also establish what apps and media are accessible at different times, which can be used effectively to help ease children into a daily routine. To promote healthy device usage, the Kids Corner includes four eye protection modes – blue light filter, posture alerts, bumpy road alerts, and eBook – to provide a more comfortable user experience.

Correct posture

For when kids are using the HUAWEI MatePad T, Kids Corner also has a few tricks to look after their physical health. Often, when spending time on a tablet or laptop, it is easy to become overly relaxed and slump into postures and positions that are damaging to the joints and muscles. Kids Corner has posture alerts that can identify when the user is lying still for too long and alert them to move and correct their posture. Moreover, the HUAWEI MatePad T features a blue light filter, bumpy road alerts, and eBook mode, which protecting your kids’ eyes.

With its affordable price point, powerful performance, and durability, the HUAWEI MatePad T8 is the ultimate tablet for families. Through Kids Corner, the device places education, protection, and digital wellness at its core, giving parents peace of mind, and the young ones a device that has their best intentions at heart. 

The HUAWEI MatePad T8 is priced at R2,999 and is available on Huawei’s online commerce store at https://huaweistore.co.za/huawei-matepad-t8-wifi-blue.html. From 1 July it will be available at the following stores: Vodacom, MTN, Cellucity, Telkom, Incredible Connection, Makro and Game.

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@SamsungSA Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2019 Results #DoBiggerThings

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Samsung has reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 and the fiscal year 2019. The Company posted R737.87 billion in consolidated quarterly revenue and R88.22 billion in quarterly operating profit.

For 2019, Samsung reported 2.839 trillion in revenue and R342.19 billion in operating profit.

Fourth quarter profit dropped from a year earlier due to the continued fall in memory chip prices and weakness in display panels. Improving demand for memory used in servers and mobile products, as well as solid sales of flagship smartphones, helped ease the decline in overall earnings.

The Memory Business reported a year-on-year decline in profit as DRAM prices continued its downward trend despite rising shipments. However, earnings increased from the previous quarter, underpinned by increasing demand from data centers and other major applications as well as cost reduction. The logic chip business posted a YoY profit growth on demand for high-resolution image sensors and HPC (high performance computing) chips.

The Display Panel Business suffered weak demand for some premium mobile screens and saw widened losses from the large panel business.

Quarterly earnings improved significantly for the Mobile Business in annual terms, thanks to solid sales of flagship Galaxy smartphones and lineup changes to improve profitability for mass-market models. Profit fell from the previous quarter, however, due to the fading effect from a new flagship product launch.

The Consumer Electronics Business also reported a YoY increase in earnings, led by growing sales of premium products including QLED TVs and new appliance offerings.

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company expects weak sales from seasonality in memory chips, OLED and consumer electronics.

The seasonal effects will likely limit profits in the Memory Business while the outlook is also negative for the Display Panel Business due to slowing demand.

First quarter profit from the Mobile Business is seen steady quarter-on-quarter, as new flagship and foldable models will improve sales but incur additional marketing costs.

Looking ahead to 2020, Samsung expects improvements in overall business performance but also sees continued uncertainties in the global business environment.

Memory market conditions will likely improve gradually thanks to increasing demand from data center companies and 5G smartphone adoption. However, the actual pace of 5G expansion and its effects on DRAM content remain to be seen. The Company expects inventory to return to levels seen in previous years within the first half of this year and will focus on transitioning to the next-generation chip production; 1Z-nm DRAM process and 6th-generation V-NAND.

The System LSI Business will offer differentiated 5G System-on-Chip products and high-resolution sensors. The Foundry Business plans to expand production from the 5nm and 7nm EUV (extreme ultraviolet lithography) processes while working on developing next-generation 3nm GAA (gate-all-around) technology. In Displays, Samsung will prioritise on responding to growing adoption of OLED and folding screens.

The Mobile Business aims to improve profits by expanding sales of premium models, such as the enhanced 5G lineup and new foldable devices. The Network Business will focus on addressing the global 5G market as its Korean business is set to shrink following last year’s nationwide 5G adoption.

In the Consumer Electronics Division, the Company will seek to increase sales of QLED 8K TVs and launch new premium appliances such as Bespoke and new lifestyle models.

Samsung Electronics’ capital expenditure in 2019 totaled at R331.47 billion, including R278.48 billion spent on semiconductors and R27.10 billion on displays. In 2020, the Company will be flexible in capex execution to meet changing demand from markets, while continuing investment in infrastructure and mid- to long- term business opportunities.

Weakness Looms After Semiconductor Demand Rises in Fourth Quarter

The Semiconductor businesses posted R206.89 billion in consolidated revenue and R42.51 billion in operating profit in the fourth quarter. The Memory Business saw solid market demand in the fourth quarter, led by growing demand from server customers. Demand for major applications like those related to 5G network expansions also contributed to gains. On a quarterly basis, earnings improved on cost reduction from process migration and increased sales of differentiated products.

The Company also exceeded its shipment volume guidance for the fourth quarter on proactive responses to demand for all applications.

In the case of DRAM, server demand increased primarily centered on high-density products as datacenters, as well as customers in China boosted orders as a result of new CPU adoption. For mobile, the growing sophistication of mid-to-high end smartphones drove up content per handset in addition to positives linked to 5G network expansions. For PC, negative issues like a CPU shortage were offset by an increase in set-builds at OEM customers, keeping purchasing demand solid.

For NAND, demand was higher than expected thanks to new smartphone launches generating orders for high density models. Increased demand for SSD from server applications also helped performance.

In the first quarter of 2020, overall DRAM demand is seen softening on seasonal effects, although some purchases for mobile and server applications will remain relatively solid. The Company aims to reinforce its cost competitiveness by expanding node migration to 1Y-nm-scale products and utilising its flexible product mix to respond to demand for high density products.

Also in the January-March period, NAND prices are expected to keep rising mainly on server demand as the market stabilises. To boost profitability and competitiveness, the Company plans to accelerate the migration process to 6th generation V-NAND in the first half of 2020.

In 2020 on a whole, server demand for DRAM is seen solid on the back of increased investments by data centers. For mobile, the pace of 5G expansion and its effects should be monitored closely but the Company sees demand picking up around mass-market models as major manufacturers expand their 5G smartphone lineups. Construction of 5G networks in China will also drive demand for consumer products this year.

In the case of NAND, server SSD demand from data centers is expected to continue growing this year while the expansion of 5G networks may reinforce the high-density memory demand for mobile devices. The Company also expects new demand from applications such as gaming and automotive.

Meanwhile, earnings for the System LSI Business declined on-quarter as the peak season for mobile handsets faded. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company plans to maximise shipments of major components like APs, image sensors and DDIs adopted by Samsung’s major customers for new flagship smartphones.

In 2020, the System LSI Business plans to expand its 5G chip business by promoting one-chip solutions for mass-market devices. Demand for image sensors is seen rising in 2020 on intensifying competition for better camera specs.

Lastly, the Foundry business saw solid results in the fourth quarter on 5G chips and high-resolution image sensors. Earnings were also helped by demand for HPC chips from Chinese customers. This year, revenue growth is expected to climb and reach double-digits on mass production of 8nm computing chips and demand for 5G related chips.

In 2020, the Company plans on completing the product design for the 4nm process and a number of 5nm-based product designs in order to diversify its customer base and expand applications using Samsung products.

As Earnings Suffer, Display Business to Focus on Securing Profitability

The Display Panel Business posted R99.19 billion in consolidated revenue and R2.71 billion in operating profit for the fourth quarter. Overall display earnings decreased QoQ due to weak performance across the business.

Mobile display earnings saw profit decline because of a higher cost burden caused by lower fab utilisation amid weaker demand for some premium products. Large displays suffered a bigger loss from a continued decline in LCD panel prices.

Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2020, Samsung expects a further drop in mobile displays earnings due to weak demand from some customers. The Company will strive to enhance profitability by offering more panels with distinct designs, expanding its IT product customer base and strengthening price competitiveness.

Large displays are likely to stay in the red owing to stagnant sales amid weak seasonal effects.

In 2020, for the mobile display business, demand for OLED screens is forecast to grow with wider adoption of 5G smartphones despite intensified competition. The Company will make efforts to expand sales and boost utilisation with a broader customer base and stronger product competitiveness. Especially, Samsung will seek to actively address demand for new applications such as foldable devices and other IT products.

For large displays, weak earnings are likely to continue this year as panel oversupply persists and conversion efforts for next-generation QD-Display production incur costs. The Company will focus on securing profitability by expanding sales of value-added products such as ultra-large and 8K TV panels and premium monitor panels.

Mobile To Focus On New Flagship and Foldable Models

The IT & Mobile Communications Division (IM) posted R307.44 billion in consolidated revenue and R31.05 billion in operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2019.

While overall demand for smartphones and tablets increased QoQ as a result of year-end seasonality, revenue for the Mobile Business decreased QoQ as the effect from new flagship model launches faded. However, the profit drop was capped by effective use of marketing expenses for the holiday season and as the profitability of major smartphones including the Galaxy A series held steady.

Looking ahead to the first quarter, weak demand is seen for smartphones and tablets due to low seasonal demand. In these circumstances, Samsung expects smartphone revenue to rise on improved product mix with the launch of new flagship models and foldable smartphones. However, operating profits are expected to remain flat due to higher marketing expenses used to boost flagship smartphone sales.

For the whole of 2020, while demand for 5G smartphones is expected to increase, market competition is also forecast to intensify as manufacturers increasingly adopt high performance components including APs, memory and cameras. In response, the Company plans to differentiate its premium smartphones by expanding 5G adoption and introducing new designs for foldable products.

Furthermore, Samsung will expand its 5G product portfolio and strengthen product competitiveness of mass-market smartphones by quickly adopting innovative technology based on market needs. With these efforts, the Company aims to improve earnings YoY by expanding sales of premium smartphones and enhancing the competitiveness of its mid- to low-end lineup.

As for the Network Business, while total revenue in the fourth quarter decreased QoQ as 5G network adoption in South Korea was concentrated in the first half, 5G revenue increased in overseas markets, including the United States and Japan. For 2020, although 5G business in the domestic market is expected to decline YoY, Samsung will expand 5G network solutions in overseas markets by solidifying its core competencies and increasing cooperation with major business partners.

Premium TVs and Appliances Shine in Fourth Quarter; Risks Mixed Ahead

The Consumer Electronics Division, comprised of the Visual Display and Digital Appliances businesses, recorded R156.61 billion in consolidated revenue and R9.981 billion in operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2019.

In the fourth quarter, earnings for the Visual Display Business improved both QoQ and YoY on the back of successful promotion efforts during the year-end peak season. Sales of QLED TVs and TVs with 75-inches-and-above screens were especially notable, showcasing an improved product mix for the Company.

In particular, QLED TV sales in the fourth quarter exceeded twice the amount sold in the same period a year ago.

However, the Company forecasts market demand in the first quarter to decline QoQ following the year-end peak season, and also YoY due to weaker demand in developed markets.

In 2020 on a whole, the global TV market faces geopolitical risks, but global TV demand is expected to climb thanks to sports events like the UEFA European Football Championship and the Summer Olympic Games.

For the Digital Appliance Business in the fourth quarter, earnings rose on increased demand in emerging markets including India. Revenue and profit both improved YoY as sales of premium products like the Bespoke refrigerator and large dryers grew.

Samsung plans to continue launching new lifestyle digital appliances and premium products to seek growth in the first quarter. For the whole year, the Company sees uncertainties from global economic sluggishness but will aim to offset risks through the expansion of its premium lineup and more B2B opportunities.

※ Consolidated Sales and Operating Profit by Segment based on K-IFRS (2017~2019) – (Table)

Note 1: Sales for each business include intersegment sales
Note 2: CE (Consumer Electronics), IM (IT & Mobile Communications), DS (Device Solutions), DP (Display Panel)
Note 3: Information on annual earnings is stated according to the business divisions as of 2019

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@SamsungSA Flip Connects Creativity and Innovation #DigitalFlipcharts

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Flipcharts are definitely a thing of the past – gone are the days of searching for a colored marker, battling with a thick pad of paper and navigating the usually wobbly tripod stand.

Digital flipcharts have taken over, with the ‘flip’ referring now to vertical or horizontal as opposed to flipping a used piece of paper over the top of the chart. It’s almost guaranteed that the last time you used a flipchart, whatever you were writing ended up at a slant that was in danger of falling off the page – sentences that began boldly and in block letters ended up squashed and tiny. Also, most people aren’t highly adept at drawing – a game of Pictionary with the average person will attest to that – so getting a succinct message across isn’t all that easy. Digital flipcharts give presenters the opportunity to pre-load certain graphics and text, with the ability to add to the information using either a stylus or a finger.

Mike van Lier, Director of Consumer Electronics, Samsung South Africa, says, “Samsung’s Flip has been designed with innovation in mind – allowing users to focus on innovative thought, instead of battling with dried up markers and reams of paper. It’s truly a collaborative device, up to four people can simultaneously write, using any object as a writing tool.”

In addition to having the ability to write on walls, modern office spaces also now include much smaller ‘huddle’ or chat spaces to meet the demand for impromptu brainstorms and meetings. This type of set up is perfect for collaboration – and technology makes idea generation and communication that much easier. With interactive display features from note taking to intuitive navigation, versatile connectivity and ergonomic design to innovative touch display technology for smooth writing, plus UHD picture quality, the positive impact of pushing digital capability into the brainstorm space is obvious. Samsung’s Flip solves myriad business and brainstorm issues:

• Interactive display features from note-taking to intuitive navigation enables creative thinking in business meetings.
• Versatile connectivity and an ergonomic design promote business collaboration.
• Innovative touch display technology for smooth writing plus UHD picture quality for precise visuals.
• Portable, wheel-based stand (sold separately) empowers you to start a meeting anywhere, anytime.
• Flip Notation gives you the smooth fast, familiar feel of traditional writing in a versatile digital format, with a variety of colors, styles, and widths available. Up to 4 people can write simultaneously, using any object as a writing tool. You can also quickly clear either a small section or full screen worth of content using a hand swipe motion.
• Flip Navigation provides an intuitive, user-friendly menu that simplifies navigation and reduces the time required to access controls or view content in its entirety. Facilitators can also preview individual content pages and make instant changes directly on the screen.
• Through the Flip's connectivity, Flip Capture lets you and your team share and make notations within a variety of content files, all maintained at the optimal visual quality.

“Another fantastic feature of the Flip that far surpasses paper flipcharts is the security aspect – not only is the content you’ve created digital, it’s also protected with a reinforced security system that allows each in-office team to set a unique password to lock the display and remove critical content from view,” concludes van Lier.

The future may not be completely paperless, but it is certainly digital, with the capacity for easy collaborative communication across the board becoming the norm in the modern workplace.

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