Month: January 2022

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Angola to gradually eliminate import duties for Afcfta countries

Angola will gradually eliminate import duties for products originating from member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), according to a communique released on Tuesday.

The measure is based on the Memorandum on the Proposed Tariff Offer of Angola under the framework of the AfCFTA, according to the final communique of a meeting of the Economic Commission of the Council of Ministers.

In November 2020, Angola became the 30th country to ratify the agreement to establish the AfCFTA.

The Economic Commission approved the country’s Annual Indebtedness Plan for 2022, which is valued at 6.88 billion kwanzas (about 13 million U.S. dollars), to finance the General State Budget.

According to Angolan Finance Minister Vera Daves, 56 percent of the amount will be mobilized in the foreign market, while the remaining 44 percent will be channeled domestically.

The country’s current public debt is estimated at 62.5 billion U.S. dollars, the minister added.

Source: Nam News Network (NNN)

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WHR Group, Inc. Offering Free Employee Relocation Policy Reviews

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHR Group, Inc. (WHR), a leader in the global employee relocation industry, is offering companies free relocation policy reviews. WHR will also help companies create new policies from scratch. Even with the Covid pandemic, companies are still relocating employees to fill crucial roles. Reviewing relocation policies and making critical adjustments helps organizations win in the war for talent, meet employees’ needs, benchmark against the competition and control business costs.

Relocation policies should be incorporated into an organization’s total rewards and talent management strategies. The right relocation policy can help a company, while a weak policy – or none at all – could have a negative impact on the candidate recruiting success rate. “With the current war for talent, it’s critical to have a structured and competitive relocation program. This helps companies attract and retain top talent,” says WHR’s Business Development Regional Manager, Ben Koceja. Making sure a relocation policy meets transferees’ needs helps reduce transferee stress so that employees can focus on work roles in their new locations.

Benchmarking a policy against other companies also helps organizations stay competitive in the war for talent. The policy needs to include a choice of offerings since relocation policies are wrapped into job offers. Companies also need to ensure they’re allocating the right amount of dollars to transferees and organizational needs. It is important organizations are not paying for unnecessary or outdated benefits.

According to WHR’s International Business Development Manager, Linden Houghtby, MBA, GMS, MIM+, “Having a relocation policy aligned with your company culture, talent strategy, and recruiting goals is essential to having a successful relocation/mobility program. It allows companies to move employees where they are needed most. Policies ensure transferees will be taken care of in a way that reflects the organization’s values and goals.”

To learn more about WHR’s free employee relocation policy reviews or for help creating a new policy, contact WHR.

About WHR Group, Inc.
WHR is a private, woman-owned, global employee relocation management company distinguished by its white glove service delivery structure and proprietary technology. WHR has offices in Wisconsin, Switzerland, and Singapore. With its 100% client retention rate for the past decade, WHR continues to be the trusted leader in global employee relocation.
https://www.whrg.com,  LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Media Contact: Mindy Stroiman, Corporate Writer
Mindy.Stroiman@whrg.com
262-523-7510

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WHR Group, Inc. offre des examens gratuits des politiques de mutation des employés

MILWAUKEE, 25 janv. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHR Group, Inc. (WHR), un leader mondial du secteur de la mutation des employés, offre aux entreprises des examens gratuits de leurs politiques de mutation. WHR aidera également les entreprises à créer de nouvelles politiques à partir de zéro. Même avec la pandémie de Covid, les entreprises mutent toujours leurs employés pour occuper des postes cruciaux. Revoir les politiques de mutation et apporter des ajustements critiques aide les organisations à gagner dans la guerre des talents, à répondre aux besoins des employés, à se mesurer face à la concurrence et à contrôler les coûts de l’entreprise.

Les politiques de mutation doivent être intégrées dans les stratégies globales de gestion des talents et de récompenses d’une organisation. Une bonne politique de mutation peut aider une entreprise, tandis qu’une politique faible – voire inexistante – pourrait avoir un impact négatif sur le taux de réussite du recrutement des candidats. « Face à l’actuelle guerre des talents, il est essentiel de disposer d’un programme de mutation structuré et compétitif. Cela aide les entreprises à attirer et conserver les meilleurs talents », affirme Ben Koceja, directeur régional du développement commercial de WHR. S’assurer qu’une politique de mutation réponde aux besoins des personnes mutées aide à réduire leur stress, afin que les employés puissent se concentrer sur leurs responsabilités professionnelles sur leurs nouveaux sites.

L’analyse comparative d’une politique par rapport à d’autres entreprises aide également les organisations à rester compétitives dans la guerre des talents. La politique doit inclure un choix d’offres car les politiques de mutation sont intégrées dans les offres d’emploi. Les entreprises doivent également s’assurer qu’elles allouent le bon montant aux personnes mutées et aux besoins organisationnels. Il est important que les organisations ne paient pas pour des prestations inutiles ou obsolètes.

Selon le directeur du développement commercial international de WHR, Linden Houghtby, MBA, GMS, MIM+, « disposer d’une politique de mutation alignée sur la culture de votre entreprise, la stratégie des talents et les objectifs de recrutement est essentiel pour mener à bien un programme de relocalisation/mobilité. Elle permet aux entreprises de muter leurs employés là où ils sont le plus utiles. Les politiques garantissent que les personnes mutées seront prises en charge de manière à refléter les valeurs et les objectifs de l’organisation. »

Pour en savoir plus sur les examens gratuits des politiques de mutation des employés de WHR ou pour obtenir de l’aide afin de créer une nouvelle politique, veuillez contacter WHR.

À propos de WHR Group, Inc.
WHR est une société privée, détenue par une femme, qui gère les mutations des employés à l’échelle mondiale et se distingue par sa structure de prestation de services haut de gamme et sa technologie exclusive. WHR possède des bureaux dans le Wisconsin, en Suisse et à Singapour. Avec son taux de fidélisation de la clientèle de 100 % au cours des dix dernières années, WHR continue d’être le leader de confiance dans le domaine de la mutation des employés à l’échelle mondiale.
https://www.whrg.com, LinkedIn, Twitter et Facebook.

Contact auprès des médias : Mindy Stroiman, rédactrice d’entreprise
Mindy.Stroiman@whrg.com
262-523-7510

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WHR Group, Inc. Oferece Análise Gratuita de Políticas de Realocação de Funcionários

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O WHR Group, Inc. (WHR), líder na indústria global de realocação de funcionários, está oferecendo às empresas análise gratuita das políticas de realocação. O WHR também irá as empresas a criar políticas totalmente novas. Mesmo com a pandemia da Covid, as empresas continuam realocando funcionários para preencher funções essenciais. A análise e ajustes essenciais das políticas de realocação ajudam as organizações a vencer a guerra por talentos, atender às necessidades dos funcionários, fazer comparações com a concorrência e controlar os custos dos negócios.

As políticas de realocação devem ser incorporadas à remuneração total e às estratégias de gestão de talentos de uma organização. Uma política de realocação certa pode ajudar uma empresa, enquanto uma política inadequada ou a ausência de uma política pode afetar negativamente a taxa de sucesso do recrutamento de candidatos. “Na guerra por talentos do momento, é fundamental ter um programa de realocação estruturado e competitivo. Isso ajuda as empresas a atrair e reter os melhores talentos”, disse o Gerente Regional de Desenvolvimento de Negócios do WHR, Ben Koceja. Uma política de realocação que atenda às necessidades dos funcionários transferidos ajuda a reduzir o estresse, permitindo que os funcionários possam se concentrar nas funções no seu novo local de trabalho.

A comparação de uma política com as de outras empresas também ajuda as organizações a se manterem competitivas na guerra por talentos. A política precisa incluir opções de ofertas, uma vez que as políticas de realocação fazem parte das ofertas de emprego. As empresas também precisam alocar o valor certo de dólares para os transferidos e para as necessidades organizacionais. É importante que as organizações não estejam pagando por benefícios desnecessários ou desatualizados.

De acordo com a Gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios Internacionais do WHR, Linden Houghtby, MBA, GMS, MIM+: “Uma política de realocação alinhada com a cultura, estratégia de talentos e metas de recrutamento da empresa é essencial para um programa de realocação/mobilidade de sucesso. Ela permite que as empresas transfiram os funcionários para os locais mais necessários. A política garante que os transferidos sejam tratados de acordo com os valores e objetivos da organização.”

Para mais informação sobre a análise gratuita de políticas de realocação de funcionários do WHR ou para ajuda na criação de uma nova política, entre em contato com o WHR.

Sobre o WHR Group, Inc.
O WHR é uma empresa global de propriedade de uma mulher que trata da gestão de realocação de funcionários em todo o mundo e que se destaca pela sua estrutura meticulosa e pela sua tecnologia proprietária. O WHR tem escritórios em Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Suíça e Cingapura. Com sua taxa de retenção de clientes de 100% na última década, o WHR continua a se posicionar como líder confiável na realocação global de funcionários.
https://www.whrg.com,  LinkedIn, Twitter e Facebook.

Contato com a Mídia: Mindy Stroiman, Redatora Corporativa
Mindy.Stroiman@whrg.com
262-523-7510

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Dr Jane Goodall delivers an important message of hope at the 2022 Procter & Gamble AMA Sustainability Summit

The event saw participation from world-renowned Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, who shared how corporations can drive real change in the world. P&G announced progress toward its Ambition 2030 goals at its regional Sustainability Summit.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) today announced that it hosted its 2022 Sustainability Summit for the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa (AMA) region. Built on the theme “Hope for our Home”, the Summit explored how corporations, non-profit organisations, governments and the wider community can work together to drive real change, bring hope to the world, and make it a better place to live.

Hosted virtually, the event featured world-renowned Ethologist and Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, Circulate Capital Ocean Fund chief executive Rob Kaplan, as well as United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, Dia Mirza, who came together to address key issues surrounding climate change.

At the summit, Dr Jane Goodall debunked the belief that corporations and non-profit organisations are standing at opposite sides. In a fireside chat with P&G Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard, she shared that large corporations like P&G can take positive steps forward, create ripple effects around the globe, and encourage more consumers to take small, sustainable actions in their everyday lives.

“With annual GDP growth seemingly more important than our grandchildren’s future, the time is now to choose what sort of impact we can make. As more and more organizations like P&G drive change and join forces, there is hope. It’s time to get a new mindset and to see things differently. Everything is connected, and every one of us can make a difference,” said Dr Jane Goodall.

During the Summit, P&G also announced regional progress made toward its Ambition 2030 Goals. With P&G President for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Magesvaran Suranjan, announcing the following progress made:

  • In May 2021, P&G pledged to launch 12 pilot reforestation projects in 12 months for its Forests for Good initiative. P&G has since launched more than 20 pilot reforestation projects in areas including the Jebal Ali Reserve Mangrove Forest in UAE, the Sierra Madre Mountain Range Forest in Philippines, the Embu Region in Kenya, along with other AMA countries including Uganda, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
  • P&G will continue investments in programs to conserve landscapes, protect species, and improve sustainable farming practices. These include working with the World Wildlife Fund Malaysia and the Emirates Marine Environmental Group in UAE to protect the Malayan Tiger and the endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle respectively. P&G established a Smallholder Farmers Program across palm plantations in Malaysia since 2018, to help improve sustainable farming practices and the wellbeing of farmers, their families, and communities.
  • P&G has declared its commitment to run more than 85% of its plants across AMA on purchased renewable electricity by the end of 2022. To date, P&G has already achieved 87% with its AMA manufacturing sites.
  • Apart from 100% of P&G’s manufacturing sites being Zero Waste to Landfill, the company has also celebrated a significant milestone of having its first Zero Waste office in AMA, located in the Dubai site. P&G will progressively have more of these Zero Waste offices across the AMA region.
  • P&G has announced support for the Jane Goodall Institute and its flagship Roots & Shoots Program, which encourages and enables youth action to implement projects within P&G and in local communities that help animals and the planet.

Magesvaran Suranjan said: “We are fully committed to making a positive impact in the world and creating a sustainable future for generations to come. By integrating sustainability into the way that we do business every day, all of us at P&G are empowered to make a meaningful difference for our environment.”

P&G AMA’s Executive Sponsor of Sustainability, and Senior Vice President of P&G Japan, Standa Vecera commented: “We’ve already made significant progress over the past 10 years to reduce the environmental impact from our operations, and we know that we can do more. P&G has also set an ambition toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and will continue to step up with science-based targets to guide our efforts in being a Force for Good.”

Circulate Capital Ocean Fund CEO Rob Kaplan, and Actor, Producer and United Nations Environment Goodwill Ambassador, Dia Mirza, also shared their thoughts on encouraging sustainable actions

Rob Kaplan commented, “Nobody can stay on the side line. Sustainability is a team sport. It has to be at the core of both the company strategy and the operations in order to drive meaningful change. By working together there is hope.”

Dia Mirza said: “The Sustainable Development Goals are the North Star and if they are adopted and implemented everywhere we have a genuine chance of solving some of the biggest problems we face within this decade. Brands find a way into so many hearts and homes. If more brands like P&G leverage their power to drive change, there is hope for the planet.”

P&G is committed to accelerating action on climate change toward net zero GHG emissions by 2040.

P&G has set a new ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040 as well as interim 2030 goals to make meaningful progress this decade.

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Kevin Shelly Named Strategic Account Manager – Americas’ for Nikkiso ACD

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a subsidiary of Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan), is pleased to announce that Kevin Shelly has accepted a new position as Strategic Account Manager for the Nikkiso Cryogenic Pumps Unit – Americas.

This new and vital position to the management team supports the Group’s objectives to further grow their presence and impact within the Industrial Gas market throughout North and South America.

Kevin has an impressive track record in sales development, customer relations, and key account and territory management within his 20-plus years of industry experience. His focus will be to sell prime equipment as well as service and aftermarket for the pump group. Kevin will also play a vital role in the Group’s strategy by facilitating opportunities for the Nikkiso group companies and paving the way to becoming a stronger strategic partner for our customers.

“The Pumps Unit is excited to have Kevin in this new strategic management role,” according to Daryl Lamy, President and CEO of the Group’s Pump Unit. “His years of experience will add to our ability to offer world-class cryogenic pump products, customer service and value-added solutions for our customers.”

Nikkiso Cryogenic Pumps Unit which includes Nikkiso ACD and Nikkiso Cryo is a leading manufacturer of a diverse line of cryogenic pumps – large to small.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment and small-scale process plants for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), well services and industrial gas industries. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.

For more information please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

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Transsion and HERE partner to enhance location accuracy experience for smartphone users in emerging markets

  • Businesses and smartphone users in emerging markets will experience precise location fix on their apps and devices, even in challenging indoor and outdoor environments

Beijing and Mumbai – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that Transsion, the leading provider of smart devices and mobile services in global emerging markets, has selected HERE Network Positioning to improve its location accuracy capabilities in emerging markets such as Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Thailand.

The global number of mobile internet users is expected to reach five billion by 2025, a 25% increase from 2020. This figure represents 60% of the world’s population, with much of the forecasted growth coming from emerging digital markets in Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Latin America[i].

By deploying HERE Network Positioning, Transsion will be able to identify accurate positioning of its devices both indoors and outdoors. This works especially when satellite signals of Global Positioning System (GPS) are not available, such as when the device is located indoor or the GPS signals are blocked by objects. As a result, Transsion will enable its smartphone users to locate devices, people, and objects faster, with higher precision and confidence.

Robin Wang, Assistant President at Transsion said, “As a technology company with a focus on global emerging markets, we’ve long been committed to supporting local communities there. We’ve decided to deploy with HERE because they have presented a stand-out, compelling solution for markets that lack advanced infrastructure such as Africa and India.”

One use case that HERE Network Positioning will benefit is ride-hailing or ride-sharing. In Africa, ride-hailing has become increasingly popular over the years, with the number of users expected to grow 16% from 50.3 million in 2021 to 58.4 million by 2025[ii]. Traditional taxi companies are also pivoting their business model to include services that can be booked via mobile applications, making it more transparent for customers than before.

For these urban mobility services to stand out from its competition, a good user experience is key. HERE Network Positioning enables Transsion to gain an edge over its competitors by providing its users with more accurate calculations of estimated times of arrivals (ETA) and precise pick-up and drop-off locations. End users of Transsion will also benefit from more accurate positionings which may otherwise be affected due to the presence of buildings, trees, tunnels, bridges and atmospheric conditions that can put direct drivers to wrong locations.

“For ride-hailing services, being able to identify the exact location for pick-ups and drop-offs – whether it’s the right side of the street or the right entrance/exists within large venues such as airport or stadiums – makes a huge difference in improving user experience. That’s the difference Transsion is here to provide,” added Wang.

Sammie Xi, Director and Head of Business for Greater China at HERE Technologies said, “Transsion is taking a big step forward in enhancing the quality of data within emerging economies. This is truly meaningful and inspiring. We’ve seen how the pandemic has profoundly impacted our lives, economies, and the global digital landscape. We are immensely proud to support Transsion in providing a more inclusive connected world for consumers. ”

Media contacts
HERE Technologies
Camy Cheng
+65 9088 4127
Camy.cheng@here.com

About HERE Technologies
HERE, the leading location data and technology platform, moves people, businesses and cities forward by harnessing the power of location. By leveraging our open platform, we empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. To learn more about HERE, please visit www.here.com and www.360.here.com.

About Transsion
TRANSSION Holdings is committed to becoming the most popular provider of smart devices and mobile services for consumers in global emerging markets. The company is best known for its high-quality multi-brand smart devices. Mobile phones are its core products, while it also offers mobile Internet services based on a self-developed operating system. To learn more about TRANSSION, please visit www.transsion.com.

[i] The Mobile Economy 2021, GSM Association
[ii] https://www.statista.com/outlook/mmo/mobility-services/ride-hailing-taxi/africa#analyst-opinion

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Growatt dévoile le système de batterie AXE LV pour permettre le stockage d’énergie solaire hors réseau

SHENZHEN, Chine, 25 janvier 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Growatt, leader mondial des onduleurs photovoltaïques et des systèmes de stockage d’énergie, ajoute le système de batterie AXE LV à sa gamme de produits énergétiques intelligents, élargissant ainsi la portée du marché pour répondre à la demande croissante de systèmes résidentiels de stockage de batteries au lithium hors réseau.

Growatt unveils AXE LV battery system to empower off-grid solar energy storage

« Le nouveau système de batterie AXE LV couvre une large gamme de capacités allant de 5 kWh à 400 kWh, ce qui répond aux besoins différenciés des ménages quotidiens aux grands scénarios commerciaux et industriels », a déclaré Lisa Zhang, directrice marketing chez Growatt.

La modularité du système de batterie AXE LV facilite l’installation avec des prises internes, ne nécessitant aucune connexion par câble supplémentaire, tandis qu’avec tous les câbles externes intégrés sur une seule prise, sa connexion à l’onduleur est bien plus simplifiée. En bref, cette conception unique réduit considérablement la difficulté et le temps d’installation.

En termes de sécurité, ce système bénéficie de protections multi-niveaux de l’onduleur et du système de gestion de la batterie (BMS), telles que la surveillance de la sécurité des cellules et l’équilibrage. En revanche, en tant que batterie LFP sans cobalt, elle se démarque par sa résistance aux hautes températures, sa sécurité et sa stabilité élevées ainsi que par ses performances allant jusqu’à 5 000 cycles de charge. Il a également une durée de vie plus longue de plus de 10 ans, tandis que les batteries au plomb-acide traditionnelles ne peuvent durer que 2-3 ans. Globalement, il présente plus d’avantages en termes de TCO (coût total de possession) pour les clients.

En ce qui concerne la compatibilité, le système de batterie AXE LV peut être utilisé avec tous les onduleurs SPF hors réseau de Growatt. De plus, il fonctionne parfaitement avec les onduleurs de stockage des séries SPH et SPA.

Growatt offre des services à guichet unique pour garantir une meilleure expérience client. La société fournit un support technique lors de l’installation pour une exécution plus rapide. Pour une utilisation et une maintenance quotidiennes, il fournit une garantie complète du système, y compris le système de batterie et les onduleurs de stockage. Tout problème au niveau du système, s’il se produit, peut être rapidement localisé et résolu plus efficacement. En outre, Growatt permet aux installateurs de mettre à niveau le micrologiciel du système de batterie à distance, ce qui peut aider à réduire les coûts d’exploitation et d’entretien et à améliorer l’efficacité du service.

À propos de Growatt

Fondé en 2010, Growatt est un leader mondial des solutions énergétiques intelligentes. Selon IHS Markit et Wood Mackenzie, la société est le premier fournisseur d’onduleurs résidentiels au monde et se classe également parmi les cinq premiers fournisseurs mondiaux d’onduleurs commerciaux. Selon Wood Mackenzie, Growatt est le deuxième fournisseur mondial d’onduleurs de stockage hybrides.

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Quectel lance sa solution Connectivity-as-a-Service pour un monde plus intelligent et plus connecté

SHANGHAI, 25 janvier 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Quectel Wireless Solutions, un fournisseur mondial de solutions d’IoT, a lancé sa solution Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) pour fournir des modules connectés qui peuvent être expédiés pour être utilisés partout dans le monde. Cette nouvelle unité vient compléter la gamme Quectel de modules et d’antennes innovants qui prennent en charge les connexions cellulaires ; elle permet aux clients de simplifier leurs déploiements basés sur la périphérie en achetant de la connectivité en même tant que les modules, les antennes et les services de conception. Cette option de connectivité élargit le portefeuille de Quectel et augmente l’exhaustivité de son offre.

La connectivité Quectel sera d’abord lancée auprès des clients de la région EMEA, leur fournissant une connectivité mondiale, avant de s’étendre aux clients des régions Asie-Pacifique Amérique latine plus tard en 2022.

La connectivité Quectel est aujourd’hui disponible dans plus de 190 pays via plus de 500 opérateurs réseau et fournit actuellement des connexions 2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoT et Cat-M. La connectivité Quectel est disponible sur l’ensemble du marché et profitera particulièrement aux déploiements qui permettent d’accélérer les délais de mise sur le marché et d’optimiser l’efficacité des entreprises en ayant recours à un fournisseur unique pour les modules, les antennes et la connectivité.

De plus, avec la généralisation des SIM embarquées et intégrées (eSIM et iSIM), il devient d’autant plus pertinent pour Quectel d’offrir des services de connectivité, car l’entreprise sera désormais en mesure de fournir des modules connectés. Cela simplifie encore davantage les déploiements des clients qui, auparavant, auraient eu besoin d’installer une carte SIM traditionnelle issue du marché local. Un module compatible eSIM ou iSIM associé à une connectivité Quectel, une fois mis sous tension, se connectera au meilleur réseau disponible.

« La connectivité Quectel repose sur le service, la qualité et la fiabilité, soutenus par des fournisseurs Tier 1 et de solides accords de niveaux de service (SLA), a déclaré Richard Hart, directeur de la connectivité mondiale à Quectel. Nous prenons en charge toutes les formes de modules SIM traditionnels, mais également les modules connectés qui peuvent être expédiés pour être utilisés partout dans le monde, ce qui signifie que les clients seront en mesure d’explorer des modèles commerciaux novateurs qui englobent les déploiements combinés de modules, de connectivité et d’antennes. Nous mettons un point d’honneur à offrir une flexibilité commerciale à nos clients afin qu’ils bénéficient d’une connectivité de haute qualité qui active leurs solutions d’IoT. Avec des tarifs auto-optimisés, nous pouvons réduire le risque de frais supplémentaires (par exemple, lorsque les mises à jour logicielles sans fil [OTA] utilisent de la bande passante supplémentaire) et, par conséquent, prévenir les mauvaises surprises de facturation. »

En plus de son expertise mondiale de longue date en matière de modules et d’antennes, Quectel possède également une expérience significative en matière de connectivité, ayant développé sa plateforme QuecConnectivity qui gère plus de 30 millions de SIM en Asie. L’offre CaaS peut combiner la connectivité avec des modules et des antennes, offrant aux clients un point d’entrée unique à l’ensemble des produits et services de Quectel.

« En ajoutant la connectivité à ses offres, Quectel réduit la complexité pour ses clients en simplifiant et en accélérant le déploiement des appareils IoT, a déclaré Patrick Qian, président-directeur général de Quectel. Quectel est engagé dans l’innovation qui génère des avantages pour les clients de l’industrie de l’IoT, et notre offre de connectivité constitue une nouvelle étape dans ce processus. Quectel aide les entreprises de l’IoT à bâtir un monde plus intelligent depuis plus d’une décennie, et maintenant, nous allons connecter ce monde plus intelligent. »

À propos de Quectel

La passion de Quectel pour un monde plus intelligent nous pousse à accélérer l’innovation dans l’IoT. En tant qu’entreprise axée sur le client, nous sommes un fournisseur mondial de solutions IoT, appuyé par un soutien et des services exceptionnels. Notre équipe mondiale grandissante compte plus de 3 000 professionnels, précurseurs en matière de connexion cellulaire, GNSS, modules WIFI/BT, antennes et IdO. Quectel est coté à la Bourse de Shanghai (603236.SS), et notre leadership international se consacre à l’avancement de l’IoT à travers le monde.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.quectel.com, ou les pages LinkedIn, Facebook et Twitter de l’entreprise.

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Children Under the Age of Five in Uganda set to benefit from the Nationwide House-to-House Polio Immunization Campaign

Ms Teopista is a mother of two little boys and a girl, all eligible for the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). For her, the launch of the National House-to-House Polio Immunization campaign could not have come at a better time.

“When we were growing up, there weren’t many vaccines to prevent diseases and many children fell sick and died, I, therefore, can’t let the chance to give my children a healthy life through vaccination, pass me by,” she enthused.

On 13th January 2022, Uganda’s Ministry of Health launched the vaccination campaign under the theme, Keep Uganda Polio Free. The launch took place at Wakiso Health Center IV and was presided over by the State Minister of Health in Charge of General Duties, Honorable Hanifah Kawooya. The House-to-House Polio immunization campaign targets all children under the age of five, in all districts and they will receive the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).

The first round of the vaccination campaign will take place over three days, from 14th to 16th January 2022. It will be implemented by health workers, village health teams and Local Council I who will administer two drops of the OPV in the mouth of each child under five years.

At the launch of the campaign, Hon Hanifah pointed out that, vaccination remains the most effective public health measure in tackling diseases. “The Uganda government took up vaccination as one of its most effective public health measures and has continued to do so to date. We have been dealing with COVID-19, but we had vaccine-derived Polio type 2 (cVDPV2) from an environmental sample hence the effort to prevent through the national vaccination campaign,” she said.

She further commended the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Center for Diseases Control, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary International and other partners for supporting the Ministry of Health in ensuring the vaccination campaign takes place.

The WHO Representative to Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam commended the Ministry on vaccination against COVID-19, Polio and all other vaccine-preventable diseases, noting that “diseases affect productivity and cripple economies but can be tackled using effective public health measures like vaccination.”

Regarding disease surveillance, he said, “as part of the Polio Global Endgame strategy, the Ministry of Health, in close collaboration with stakeholders including WHO, has enhanced surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), disrupting the transmission.”

Dr Yonas also emphasized that to effectively deal with vaccine-preventable diseases, it’s important that all who are eligible for vaccination ensure that they are vaccinated especially through the government routine immunization programs.

The UNICEF Representative to Uganda applauded the government of Uganda for being proactive while imploring community members to make use of the government’s immunization programs including COVID-19 vaccination because they are the key to ensuring that all lives are protected.

Indeed, Ms Teopista agrees and further mentions that in addition to ensuring that all her children benefit from the government’s vaccination programs, she will rally her neighbours and fellow mothers in the market to take up these services.

“We usually have group meetings in the evenings and on weekends. I am going to implore fellow mothers to allow their children to get vaccinated because our children will be the ones to look after us when we become of old age,” she asserts.

Source: World Health Organization

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