NEWS Around Asia Pacific in seven stories… TECHNOLOGY
LG leaving smartphones behind
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SONY ACCELERATING EV DRIVE F O L LOWIN G A P P LE ’S drive into the space, Sony is aiming to shift its focus more towards auto-manufacturing. Currently the company has already carried out road tests with its model Vision-S electric car, utilising software drawn from its entertainment systems and industry experience into the making of such vehicles. Sony is leveraging the knowledge it gained over the years from multiple areas of business in its entertainment division, such as in cameras, computing and audio, and applying it to vehicle
development. As Sony’s vehicle focus revolves around electric power there is no need for the company to dive into the unfamiliar territory of internal-combustionengine (ICE) technology, that further builds upon the company’s advantage of supplying its own software. At present, Sony has no plans to mass-produce or sell the Vision-S. But with transport and mobility expected to be a major future trend, the company is exploring how it can contribute to the fast-approaching era of autonomous driving.
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Siemens investment into CNet Training SIE MEN S INFRASTRU C T U R E, a subsidiary of global conglomerate Siemans AG, have invested in on-going technical education with CNet Training across its Middle East, South East Asia and Pacific divisions. This commitment sees Siemens’ Sales and Operations teams across the regions undertake CNet’s highly respected Data Centre 6 | APAC Outlook issue 49
Fundamentals programme. Designed for new or experienced individuals, the programme covers key areas, including an introduction into the data centre industry, the types of data centre, key infrastructure
E X I STI N G AS a key player in the retail technology sector for many decades, South Korean corporation LG is stepping back from the competitive smartphone market. Back in 2013, LG ranked among the top three smartphone makers and had always maintained a good position in the market. However, the company’s devices lessened in popularity against companies such as Chinese upstarts Xiaomi and Oppo, and as of 2020 LG was not even within the top seven players globally. Despite LG’s position as the third most popular smartphone maker in the US, the tech giant announced that it would close down its mobile phone unit following these multiple years of global losses and is expected to wind down by 31st July. This decision will allow LG to focus its resources on growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics and AI.
requirements, an overview of compliance needs, as well as common challenges. Upon successful completion, learners are rewarded a CNet Certificate of achievement from which they can move on to explore further learning to help expand their knowledge and skills and can gain official certifications and qualifications within their chosen specialisms. Siemens values the education and professional development of its people and continues to invest in these areas across its workforce.
