[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a smartphone lineup at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain that focuses on a four-tier strategy. The four strategic Optimus series devices - G, Vu:, F and LII - all feature LG’s next generation core technologies. These new models combine outstanding hardware, world-class high definition displays and a user-centric user experience (UX) with each series emphasizing a different facet of the company’s smartphone expertise. With an initial target to sell 10 million smartphone each quarter and double sales of LTE devices in 2013, this
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the 8 inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0; a new era of intelligent Note technology set to re-ignite the mid-size tablet category that Samsung established in 2010. Providing unrivalled multimedia performance within a compact one-hand-grip screen, the GALAXY Note 8.0 has the power and advanced technology to evolve the tablet experience and ensure you achieve new levels of efficient multi-tasking while benefitting from superb voice call functionali
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook] Specialists at home and abroad gathered to discuss how to reduce the mortality rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), which is the main cause of sudden death and leads to more than 9,000 deaths annually in Korea. The Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC, www.ksic.org) and the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC, www.circulation.or.kr) presented a roadmap to improve treatment results and establish an Asian treatment standard for AMI during a symposium titled ‘Raising Asia Standard,’ held yesterday in the Grand Hyatt Seoul, Korea. Korea's 30-day AMI in-hosp
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Openet, a global leader of real-time transaction management software and services, today announced that one of the fastest growing mobile operators in APAC has selected Openet Policy Manager technology to enhance its network service experience. In partnership with the intelligent policy enforcement company Procera Networks, Openet enables the operator to optimize mobile data network performance for all subscribers, and to control network costs. Openet and Procera are working together worldwide to help operators meet the needs of mobile subscribers. As more consumers begin
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Nutanix (www.nutanix.com), the first company to offer a scale-out compute-and-storage solution, today published a comprehensive reference architecture that empowers virtualization and cloud teams to design and rapidly deploy the complete VMware Horizon™Suite on a single platform. Datacenter architects no longer have to build separate environments for delivering virtual desktops and enterprise data services. The Nutanix reference architecture for VMware Horizon Suite can provide scalable, high-performance and flexible datacenter infrastructure to meet end-user computing an
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Moscow-based, national leasing company, Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC), has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 32 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft. The transaction, which follows a letter of intent signed by IFC in 2011, is subject to approval by the company‘’s shareholders. A signing ceremony to commemorate the agreement was held today during a visit by IFC and Russian dignitaries to Bombardier‘’s final assembly facility for the CSeries aircraft in Mirabel, Qubec. Based on the list price for the CS30
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]LG Electronics (LG) rolls out its most advanced smartphone, Optimus G, in Europe this month with features that have been enhanced since the de-vice first launched in select markets at the last quarter of 2012. LG’s well-received smartphone makes its European debut in Sweden this month followed by other Europe-an markets, including France, Germany and Italy. “Since the successful initial launch of Optimus G, LG has continued to improve the smartphone to offer better usability and value for our customers,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook] Turner executive Rani Raad will become Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, CNN International, it was announced today by Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International, parent company of CNN International. Raad will be responsible for the commercial strategy and vision of CNN International and will oversee its advertising sales, content sales, business development, international research and marketing activities. Additionally, Raad will keep his current responsibilities, managing Turner Broadcasting’s operations in Turkey, the Middl
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Openet, a global leader of real-time transaction management software and services, today announced its Policy and Charging Control (PCC) solutions will deliver the world's first cloud-based policy management offering for mobile operators. The Hosted Policy Engine launched by Tata Communications in close cooperation with Openet and with Allot is designed to enable operators to successfully optimize and monetize their mobile broadband traffic. As mobile data traffic continues to grow, it's increasingly important to enable operators to capitalize on the increase, quickly and
[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The IPSO (Internet Protocol for Smart Objects) Alliance has announced its first global IP Innovation Challenge for the next generation Internet of Things (IoT). As determined by a panel of industry experts, the top three most innovative entries will win a monetary prize ($10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 USD). Winners will be flown to Chicago to receive their awards at Sensors Expo 2013. The competition seeks innovative concepts in interfaces, interactions, and applications showcasing the use of the Internet Protocol (IP) in sensor/control and machine-to-machine (M2M) applicatio