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Huawei Consumer BG Enters Enterprise Market with New Lineup of Office Products

Huawei Consumer BG will now enter the enterprise market officially, serving government and enterprise customers, as well as individual consumers. The announcement was made by Richard Yu, Huawei’s Executive Director, Consumer BG CEO, and Intelligent Automotive Solution BU CEO, at the Huawei Business Product Launch Event. Mr. Yu noted that Huawei would use its hardware and software ecosystems as dual pillars, to support a growing range of versatile office products that work seamlessly with a wide range of smart devices, including laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, accessories, Visions, and wearables. These new office solutions will address the following key domains: government, education, health care, manufacturing, transportation, finance, and energy.
With fast-changing business requirements, and market conditions, the need for nimble office solutions has never been greater. Smart workplaces and equipment have begun to replace traditional office products, which tended to boast impressive specs and control costs at the expense of versatility and user experience. Huawei Consumer BG hopes to endow office and business products with new smart and innovative capabilities, using its success in the consumer domain as a springboard for new-paradigm solutions. Huawei business products will meet customer requirements for performance and cost-effectiveness, while doubling down on a better and smarter user experience, based on next-level digital technology.
As Yu explained at the launch event, “Our consumer-oriented products have drawn widespread acclaim over the past decade, due largely to their groundbreaking user experience. Huawei will incorporate this premium consumer experience into its business products, following three key principles: quality, intelligence, and reliability.”
As a new force in the enterprise equipment market, Huawei comes with a concept and vision that promise to revolutionize the industry. Huawei believes that the enterprise equipment is entering an era that will be dominated by Cloud and AI technologies, following the 1.0 and 2.0 eras dominated by desktops and multi-device convergence respectively. Today’s products emphasize performance, intelligence, full connectivity, and new paradigms centered around all-purpose convergence and intelligent interactions. At this crossroads in the enterprise market, characterized by widespread acceptance of versatile smart solutions, Huawei hopes to leverage its consumer electronics know-how to add new value and innovation, with the ultimate goal of building a high-quality, smart, and reliable platform to serve all government and enterprise customer needs.
Huawei has launched a full set of business products, solutions, and service platforms, including MateBook B series for laptops, MateStation B series for desktops, Display B series for monitors, MatePad C series for tablets, B series for printers, B series for Visions, and B series for wearables, which make this vision access to a wide range of customers.
Huawei Consumer BG has unveiled a number of business solutions tailored to governments and small-, medium-, and large-sized enterprises, including paperless government offices, smart classrooms, computer classrooms, health and safety management for miners, health management for drivers, and insurance interaction. The next phase will see Huawei Consumer BG invest more organizational resources in the business field, to help governments and large-scale enterprises fully digitalize their operations, and help small- and medium-sized enterprises to improve quality and efficiency across the board.
Huawei Consumer BG will always adhere to its three key principles when developing business products, and building open, secure, and reliable software and hardware ecosystem capabilities to facilitate full digitalization for governments and large-scale enterprises. One-stop office solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises, will be built on Consumer BG’s accumulated smart office and cloud service prowess. Smart office features like Super Device and Mobile App Engine, allow for seamless multi-device and cross-ecosystem collaboration, while Huawei Mobile Cloud makes data transfers truly effortless, taking work efficiency to new heights.
Huawei Consumer BG has launched seven major business product series for: laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, printers, Visions, and wearables. These differentiated capabilities address diverse industry scenarios and customer needs.
Huawei business laptop MateBook B series
HUAWEI MateBook B series laptops are designed for enterprise users, featuring smart and innovative capabilities, and coming in an elegant form. They come equipped with an eye-comfort FullView display and an independent TPM 2.0 security chip, for airtight data protection, while showcasing meticulous craftsmanship. The HUAWEI MateBook B7, the series’ flagship model, features a portable 1.33 kg aluminum-alloy body, making it ideal for frequent business travelers in particular.
Huawei business desktop MateStation B series
HUAWEI MateStation B series products are nothing like the stereotype of unwieldy desktop computers, thanks to their stunning minimalist design, with an exterior Chinese-style grille panel. The slim, strip-shaped air inlet and intricate port layout contribute to a highly-streamlined look and feel. The 8-L compact chassis is approximately one third the size of a traditional chassis, saving crucial desk space. The HUAWEI MateStation B520 is the series’ flagship model inheriting tried-and-tested Huawei PC quality standards, having passed 13 stringent environment tests and stability tests in five core scenarios.
The mean time between failures (MTBF) reaches over 1 million hours. To meet the security management and control requirements of large- and medium-sized enterprises, the HUAWEI MateStation B520 utilizes newly self-developed LAN boot authentication function, TPM chip encryption, USB port control, IP address authentication, and other related techniques, to build system-level security safeguards that keep confidential information under lock-and-key.
Huawei business monitor HUAWEI Display B3-24 series
HUAWEI Display B3-24 series features a 23.8-inch full HD eye comfort screen, providing an ultra-immersive viewing experience, with true-to-life colors showcased in their full grandeur. They have been certified by TÜV Rheinland as effective at alleviating eye fatigue during long-time viewing. The monitor’s compact three micro-edge design, and 92% screen-to-body ratio, give the eyes more room to roam. The crafted body is slimmed down to the greatest possible extent, creating a sleek and modern business vibe that’s conducive with productivity.
Huawei business tablet MatePad C series
Tablets are all about working on the go, and that’s why Huawei has always put quality first when designing its tablets. HUAWEI MatePad C series offers the premium performance today’s office professionals need, with a myriad of smart mobile office features that boost productivity, while minimizing costs. The representative HUAWEI MatePad C5 is targeted at the enterprise office market, featuring elite system-level features like App Multiplier and Huawei Share, which make file transfers, work tasks, and cross-device interactions more seamless than ever.
A rich array of mobile device management and expansion capabilities is able to meet the stringent mobile office and security management requirements of government and enterprise customers. HUAWEI MatePad C5 inherits the characteristic of Huawei bezel-less display, with its 10.4-inch 2K FullView screen, which features a sky-high 84% screen-to-body ratio. Never before has a tablet married immersive viewing and sharp graphics, with a professional business aesthetic.
Huawei business Vision B series
Huawei business Vision devices form a key pillar in Huawei’s all-encompassing ecosystem. Smart Vision products offer remarkable promises for government, finance, education, and industry customers, as they offer truly unprecedented capabilities. The representative Huawei Vision B3 comes with customizable features, including the startup animations, startup signal source settings, channel list management, and power button management.
In the hotel industry, for instance, custom hotel chain settings can be backed up and cloned via a USB flash drive, and installed on other Huawei Vision devices, with no hassle involved. Hotel IT personnel can apply upgraded solutions with just a USB flash drive, so that Vision devices can be installed and standardized with enhanced efficiency.
Huawei business wearable WATCH B series
Huawei has launched more than 10 smartwatch models over the years, including the digit series, GT series, and FIT series. The recently unveiled WATCH B series has been designed for enterprises and industry professionals, with special customization requirements. HUAWEI WATCH B5, the representative model in the series, comes with a 14-day super-long battery life, as well as comprehensive health data tracking, and health management services.
Huawei business printer HUAWEI PixLab B Series
HUAWEI PixLab B5 provides enterprises with smart, convenient, and connected office capabilities, with streamlined network configuration procedures and printing tasks. Thanks to pop-up pairing, Huawei printers can connect to the network via multiple devices, and print information with just a tap on a smartphone. PixLab B5 prints up to 30 pages per minute, saving valuable time, and taking productivity to the next level. Ultra-stable network connections equip the printer to respond to printing requirements in real time, across a diverse range of office and work scenarios.
When a printer is in proximity to a Huawei PC, phone, or tablet, the device will automatically detect the printer, and display a pop-up pairing card. By touching the Connect button, the device-printer connection can be established in as little as 20 seconds. After opening an image or document on a Huawei phone, a printing task can be initiated simply by tapping the phone against the Huawei Share sensing area on the printer. The HUAWEI PixLab B5 adopts a drum-toner separation structure, and an innovative drawer-type toner cartridge, which can be replaced on its own. The large-capacity drum cartridge supports up to 15,000 pages of printing, saving enterprises untold time and money.
“Huawei provides customers with robust support in terms of product test standards, data security solutions, and full-lifecycle services, in order to meet the stricter needs of government and enterprise customers. All Huawei Consumer BG business products have passed a battery of stringent quality assurance tests. Business desktops, for example, must pass explosive atmosphere, mechanical vibration, low air pressure, low temperature, high temperature, mechanical impact, mold, solar radiation, temperature impact, vibration, sand dust, humidity, and acid atmosphere tests. Only select materials are used, and products are designed with an emphasis on reliability and security,” the company said.
“Huawei also provides multi-layer data security safeguards, to ensure airtight data transmission. The principle of “no disturbance, no tracking, and no leakage” is strictly adhered to with regard to privacy protection, and incorporated into every step of product design and development. App permissions have been re-sorted, with targeted controls available. Sensitive permissions related to private user data, such as call logs, messages, outgoing calls, and device information, have been cancelled. The access scope for albums is strictly controlled, and the permission can be granted on an image-by-image basis. Huawei has also made a custom multi-screen collaboration solution available, which allows customers to add file filtering and sharing controls,” the company added.

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KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS 128GB microSDXC Card Review: Solid Performance and Durability

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS microSDXC Memory Card in the 128GB capacity is designed to offer a compelling blend of performance, storage capacity, and affordability for a diverse range of users. Building on KIOXIA’s established reputation in the storage industry, the EXCERIA PLUS line is positioned as an enhancement over their standard EXCERIA series, delivering improved speeds suitable for more demanding applications.
Specifications
The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS microSDXC 128GB card adheres to the microSDXC standard and utilises the UHS-I interface. The card is rated as Speed Class 10, UHS Speed Class U3, Video Speed Class V30, and Application Performance Class A1. Its maximum read speed is advertised as up to 100 MB/s, while the maximum write speed is around 65 MB/s for the 128GB variant. In terms of durability, the card is designed to be waterproof (IPX7), shockproof, X-ray proof, temperature resistant (from -25°C to +85°C), ESD immune, and includes an internal fuse for overheating/ignition prevention. The card also comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Performance
The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS 128GB card provides a good balance of speed and capacity for various applications. For 4K video recording, the V30 rating ensures reliable performance at typical bitrates, allowing for extended recording sessions without write speed limitations. It also performs well for Full HD video recording and high-resolution burst photography, offering sufficient storage for large files and sustained write speeds for continuous shooting.
In gaming, particularly with the Nintendo Switch, the UHS-I interface provides adequate speed for game loading and playing, and the 128GB capacity offers substantial storage for digital game libraries. When used for Android applications, the A1 rating offers acceptable loading times and responsiveness for many apps, although it won’t match the speed of internal storage.
It’s important to remember that actual performance can vary depending on the host device, benchmarking software, and other factors. We used tools such as CrystalDiskMark and Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to test the card’s performance. In our tests, we achieved sequential read speeds pf around 90MB/s and sequential write speeds of around 60MB/s. In a simulated real-world file transfer test, writing a 10GB video file took approximately 3 minutes, while reading the same file took around 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Verdict
The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS microSDXC Memory Card 128GB stands out as a reliable and versatile storage solution for a wide range of devices. It effectively balances capacity and performance, with the U3/V30 ratings ensuring dependable 4K video recording and the A1 rating offering satisfactory performance for Android applications. The robust design and the trusted KIOXIA brand further enhance its appeal, backed by a 5-year warranty.
While the write speeds aren’t the absolute top-tier, they are more than adequate for the majority of intended uses. Overall, the KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS 128GB microSDXC card is a compelling choice in its category, providing a dependable and well-rounded storage solution for capturing memories, expanding device storage, and running applications efficiently on the go.
Price: AED 120 approx.
KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS 128GB microSDXC Card AED 120
Summary
The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS 128GB card provides a good balance of speed and capacity for various applications. For 4K video recording, the V30 rating ensures reliable performance at typical bitrates, allowing for extended recording sessions without write speed limitations.
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SanDisk Launches WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD With PCIe Gen 5.0 Tech

SanDisk has announced the launch of its new WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD, harnessing the cutting-edge PCIe Gen 5.0 technology. This internal solid-state drive promises to deliver lightning-fast speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and will be available in massive capacities reaching up to 8TB[ii], catering to the demanding needs of high-performance gaming, content creation, and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
Recognizing the increasing demands placed on PCs by evolving gaming graphics, high-resolution 4K and 8K content, and burgeoning AI applications, SanDisk has engineered the WD_BLACK SN8100 to maximize system performance. The new SSD is specifically designed for hardcore PC gamers seeking the ultimate combination of speed and reliability for peak gaming experiences, as well as professionals requiring top-tier PC storage for intensive workflows and AI-driven tasks.
Beyond its blistering speeds, the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD boasts significant power efficiency, operating at over 100% more efficiently than SanDisk’s previous generation of high-performance PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs. As an industry frontrunner in PCIe Gen 5.0 power efficiency, the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD incorporates advanced SanDisk BiCS8 TLC 3D CBA NAND technology. This innovative technology underpins both the drive’s exceptional performance and reliability, all while maintaining a low-power profile and optimized thermal performance. This design philosophy simplifies system integration without the necessity for costly and complex cooling solutions.
Key features of the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD include:
- Enhanced Gaming and Workflow Experience: Leveraging the speed of PCIe Gen 5.0×4 NVMe M.2 SSD technology for unparalleled responsiveness.
- Blistering Sequential Speeds: Achieving read speeds of up to 14,900MB/s, write speeds of up to 14,000MB/s, and over 2,300,000 IOPS of random performance (on 2TB – 4TB models), representing a doubling of read speeds compared to SanDisk’s PCIe Gen 4.0 drives.
- Superior Power Efficiency: Operating at over 100% more power efficient than SanDisk’s PCIe Gen 4.0 drives, with an average operating power of 7W or under, ensuring optimal drive performance.
- High Endurance: Offering up to 2,400TBW (on the 4TB model), allowing users to tackle the most demanding tasks, including gaming, video editing, and AI workloads, with confidence.
- Ample Capacity: Providing substantial storage to accommodate the latest large-scale games and projects, with room for AI application models, extensive datasets, and expanding game libraries.
In addition to the standard WD BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD, SanDisk will also offer an optional version featuring an integrated heatsink. This WD BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with Heatsink incorporates a new, low profile passive cooling design constructed from anodized aluminum, requiring no additional power or noisy fans. Furthermore, it includes customizable RGB LED lighting for users seeking to personalize their system aesthetics.
The WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe with Heatsink will be available this fall in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. The 8TB WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD and the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with Heatsink are anticipated to arrive in the Middle East this summer.
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Samsung Intros Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung today launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a strikingly slim 5.8mm smartphone blending premium titanium design with pro-grade performance and integrated Galaxy AI. The lightweight 163-gram device redefines portability within the flagship S series.
The S25 Edge features optimally curved edges, a robust titanium frame, and the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for enhanced durability and vibrant visuals. Its advanced camera system boasts a 200MP wide lens with significantly improved low-light performance and a 12MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus for detailed macro shots.
Leveraging the same ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI features as the S25, the Edge offers pro-level image enhancements and AI-powered editing tools like Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist. Performance is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, ensuring fast, all-day operation, while a thinner, broader vapor chamber manages heat efficiently.
The S25 Edge enhances display quality with AI-powered ProScaler and Samsung’s mDNIe engine. It seamlessly integrates Galaxy AI across various functions, offering personalized, secure multimodal experiences. Enhanced AI agents and deeper integration with Google’s Gemini, including new camera and screen sharing capabilities in Gemini Live, further boost user convenience. Privacy remains central with on-device AI processing secured by Samsung Knox Vault.
The Galaxy S25 Edge will be available in Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Icyblue.
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