One, a week of public opinion points
On March 4, Ministry of Science and Technology and so on nine departments jointly issued by the implementation of “difference” between the science and technology cooperation, put forward to 2025, a significant boost in the western region science and technology innovation ability, the eastern region innovation of science and technology spillover effect more apparent, cross-regional two-way closer integration innovation chain industry chain, technology innovation to the economic and social development of the high quality will markedly enhance its leading role, We will vigorously support the building of a new development pattern in which the major domestic cycles play the main role and both domestic and international cycles reinforce each other.
In the industry, on March 1, the Internet information service algorithm filing system went online, and some algorithm providers have put on record. Recently, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the seventh batch of 265 domestic blockchain information service names and record numbers. The number of 5G connections worldwide will exceed 1 billion by the end of this year, according to a report released by the Global Mobile Systems Association at Mobile World Congress 2022.
Company, recently, Qi an xin and Shenwei reached in-depth cooperation, Qi an xin trusted browser officially landed shenwei platform. Recently, Guancheng technology officially joined the Information Technology Application innovation Working Committee of China Electronic Industry Standardization Technology Association. On March 6, LG Electronics launched chromebooks for the Korean education market. March 5 – Turkey Telecom and Huawei signed a MEMORANDUM of understanding on 5G. Recently, Hexhe Information and Changjiang Golden Lease announced a cooperation to deploy TextIn financial reporting robot. On March 3, Alibaba’s joint venture with SAIC motor started mass production of its first electric car. March 2 – UK regulators approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Subtle Communications. A spokesman for Arm headquarters said recently that it would consider all options to go public. Qualcomm and Bytedance have announced a partnership to build XR ecosystem. On February 28, AOFI Data announced that it signed a notice of intent with Baidu on the Langfang Gu ‘an Data Center project.
At the local level, shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology commissioned Shenzhen Information Technology Application Innovation Alliance to collect Shenzhen xinchuang products, xinchuang solutions and xinchuang supporting units. On March 2, the “Software Starting Again” Action Plan of Guiyang GUI ‘an New Area (2022-2025) was released, proposing that by 2025, the software business income of Guiyang GUI ‘an software and information technology service industry is planned to exceed 100 billion yuan.
Ii. Analysis of public opinion communication
From 0:00 on February 28 to 23:00 on March 6, the total number of public opinions about xinchuang online was 13,224. In terms of communication trend, the trend was stable in the early stage. The popularity of public opinion reached its peak on March 4, with 2481 daily sound volume, and the popularity decreased in the later stage.
In terms of media types, from February 28 to March 6, xinchuang related public opinions were mainly focused on news websites, APP and wechat platforms, accounting for 33.14%, 25.89% and 15.48% respectively. Weibo and forum platforms accounted for 4.35% and 7.52%, respectively. Newspapers, videos, headlines and other platforms accounted for 13.62%.
Policy dynamics
1. Nine departments including the Ministry of Science and Technology jointly issued the Implementation Plan for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the East and the West during the 14th Five-year Plan period.
On March 4, nine departments including the Ministry of Science and Technology issued the Implementation Plan for Science and Technology Cooperation between Eastern and Western Regions during the 14th Five-year Plan period, which identified seven key tasks, including “science and technology assistance to Xinjiang”, “Science and technology assistance to Tibet”, “Science and technology assistance to Qinghai”, “science and technology assistance to Yunnan”, “science and technology support to Ningxia”, “science and technology revitalize Mongolia”, and deepening trans-regional cooperation. According to the Implementation Plan, by 2025, the scientific and technological innovation capacity of the western region will be significantly improved, the spillover effect of scientific and technological innovation in the eastern region will be more obvious, the cross-regional two-way integration of the innovation chain and industrial chain will be closer, and the leading role of scientific and technological innovation in high-quality economic and social development will be significantly enhanced. We will vigorously support the building of a new development pattern in which the major domestic cycles play the main role and both domestic and international cycles reinforce each other. (Website of Most)
2. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Internet enterprises are not allowed to download App automatically or forcibly without user consent or active selection
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Communication Administration held an administrative guidance meeting. According to the requirements of the meeting, when users browse the content of the page, firstly, App shall not be downloaded automatically or forcibly without users’ consent or active selection; When downloading the App, it is recommended to provide an obvious “cancel” option simultaneously to guarantee users’ right to know and choice. Second, without reasonable reasons, users shall not be required not to download the App, or not to see the full text. Thirdly, users should not be forced or misled to download, open App or jump to App store by means of folding display, active pop-up window, frequent prompt and reducing experience, which will affect the normal browsing information of users. (Official account of WECHAT)
3. The Cyberspace Administration of China solicited public comments on the Administrative Provisions on Internet Pop-up Information Push Service (Draft)
On March 2, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft regulation on the Administration of Pop-up Information Push services. According to the draft, people who have not obtained permission from Internet news information services should not be allowed to push news through pop-up Windows. Where pop-up push information involves other Internet information services and is subject to the examination and approval or relevant permission of relevant competent authorities according to law, such information shall be subject to the examination and approval or relevant permission of relevant competent authorities. News information pushed by pop-ups shall not be reproduced beyond the scope, and the original meaning and content of titles shall not be distorted or altered to ensure that news sources can be traced and news information is true, objective and comprehensive. (wechat Official Account of China)
4. Two departments: strive to build several national quality standard laboratories in key fields such as high-end manufacturing and new materials by 2025
The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have issued guidelines on promoting the construction of national quality standards laboratories. It proposes to build a number of national quality standard laboratories in key areas such as high-end manufacturing, new materials, information technology and biomedicine by 2025. By 2035, China will basically complete the construction of a national-level quality standard laboratory system that is compatible with the development and safety of modern industrial systems, and form a sound development situation featuring prominent priorities, reasonable layout, appropriate scale, advanced technology, and efficient operation. (China.org.cn finance)
5. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Support Beijing and Shanghai to build data exchanges; It plans to foster another 3,000 or so state-level specialized and special “little giant” enterprises; Carry out App remediation in depth
Xiao Yaqing, minister of Industry and Information Technology, said at a press conference of the State Information Office that small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) should be encouraged to focus on specialization and innovation, and more smes should be supported to become “singles champions” and “supporting experts”. This year, we plan to foster about 3,000 state-level specialized and special new “little giant” enterprises, bringing the number of small and medium-sized enterprises in all provinces to about 50,000. According to the data, the total sales volume, total profits and innovation capacity of “specialized and special new” small and medium-sized enterprises and “little giant” enterprises have been significantly improved compared with ordinary enterprises. We will focus on supporting the development of “specialized, specialized and new” small and medium-sized enterprises around the industrial chain, and better guide and encourage leading enterprises to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Xiao Yaqing said, in-depth implementation of App rectification, mobile Internet services involved in many links, the full chain, full coverage of supervision. It mainly realizes three “full coverage” : full coverage of various terminals of mobile phones and tablets; Full coverage of key responsibility chains such as app stores, third-party software development kits, and pre-installation; Full coverage of APP technology testing, so that users’ rights and interests can be fully protected.
Tian Yulong, spokesman for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said at a press conference that the ministry will actively foster data factor markets and support Beijing and Shanghai in building data exchanges. Strengthen industry data security supervision, develop important data catalogue and strengthen protection. (China.org.cn)
6. The Ministry of Science and Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission held a meeting and a symposium on jointly cultivating leading enterprises in science and technology
Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council in consultation with the meeting and foster construction science and technology leader in enterprise work together symposium, common on strengthening the central enterprise technology innovation policy guidance and planning design, support, participate in major national scientific research tasks, strengthening the scientific and technological personnel team construction and so on the key work to listen to the opinions of the central enterprises advice, study the deployment of policy measures, We will further encourage enterprises to implement the strategy of innovation-driven development and accelerate the building of world-class leading enterprises in science and technology. (CnR.CN)
7, two departments: small small profit enterprises, etc., can reduce the tax rate of “six taxes and two fees” in 50%.
On March 4, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued a notice on further implementing the policy of “six taxes and two fees” for small and micro enterprises. According to the announcement, in order to further support the development of small and micro enterprises, people’s governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government should decide, Small-scale VAT payers, small, low-profit enterprises and individual businesses can reduce resource tax, urban maintenance and construction tax, real estate tax, urban land use tax, stamp tax (excluding the stamp tax on securities transactions), farmland occupation tax, education surcharge and local education surcharge within 50% of the VAT amount. (those)
4. Local dynamics
1. Beijing issued the major infrastructure development plan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period
On March 3, Beijing officially released the major infrastructure Development plan for the 14th Five-year Plan period. The plan defines the main goals for the 14th Five-Year Plan period and the long-term goals for 2035: By 2025, the infrastructure network will be better laid out, green, intensive and smart, the quality of cities will be steadily improved, the needs of the people will be better met, the backbone structure of a world-class city cluster with the Capital at its core will be basically formed, and major progress will be made in building a world-class, harmonious and livable city. (CCTV News)
2. Shenzhen issued the Notice on launching the 2022 Xinchuang Product and Solution Solicitation Activity.
Recently, Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology commissioned Shenzhen Information Technology Application Innovation Alliance to collect Shenzhen xinchuang products, xinchuang solutions and xinchuang supporting units. The scope of the competition includes: innovative products and solutions with independent intellectual property rights, in line with domestic technology routes, and with market competitiveness. Applicants are required to have the ability of information technology application innovation research and development or engage in related support work. For selected xinchuang products and solutions, “White Paper of Shenzhen Xinchuang” will be compiled to publicize and focus on promotion in the application of relevant industries. (Website of Shenzhen Municipal Government)
3. “Software Starting Again” Action Plan of Guiyang GUI ‘an New Area (2022-2025) was released
On March 2, Guiyang Big Data Development Administration Bureau issued the “Software Starting Again” Action Plan of Guiyang GUI ‘an New Area (2022-2025), which proposed that by 2025, the software business revenue of Guiyang GUI ‘an software and information technology service industry is planned to exceed 100 billion yuan, with an average annual growth of more than 30%. The number of enterprises has reached 8000, and the number of enterprises with software business income over 5 million yuan has reached more than 600; The number of employees has reached more than 150,000. (Guiyang Municipal Government website)
4. Chongqing issued policies to encourage the upgrading of automobiles and promote the sustained growth of automobile consumption
Learned from Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, in order to actively stabilize the automobile consumption, continue to play the role of automobile consumption “pillar”, promote the steady growth of Chongqing consumption, Chongqing issued financial subsidy policy, to meet the conditions of the “old car for new” owners to give 2000 yuan of municipal financial subsidies. (Chinanews.com)
5. Jiangxi Province signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation with Alibaba Group
On February 28, Jiangxi province signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Alibaba Group during the 14th Five-year Plan period. According to the agreement, during the 14th Five-year Plan period, both sides will further expand cooperation areas, enhance cooperation levels and deepen cooperation results. Relying on jiangxi’s resource endowment in industries and policies, alibaba Group will give full play to its leading advantages in science and technology, commerce, human resources and finance. Focus on rural revitalization, digital new infrastructure, digital government, digital industry, digital commerce, digital governance and other key areas, continue to deepen the strategic cooperation between the two sides, expand the business coverage of Alibaba Group, and boost the deep integration of digital economy and real economy in Jiangxi province. (Securities Times)
6. Tencent Cloud signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Komsomolcheng to jointly create the country’s first 10 billion cloud ecological park
On February 28, The People’s Government of Gongqing City of Jiangxi province held a remote signing ceremony of strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Cloud. The two sides announced that they would jointly build a one-stop cloud cross-border industrial ecological park service platform to help Gongqing City build the first cloud ecological park with ten billion yuan in China. According to reports, in terms of supply chain services, the service platform of Gongqingcheng Cloud Cross-border Industrial Ecological Park will provide one-stop digital cross-border e-commerce supply chain management services for cross-border e-commerce enterprises through the integrated management of commodity supply, logistics, warehousing, operation, customs clearance, bonded and other services in cross-border e-commerce business. (CnR.CN)
5. Industry dynamics
1. The Internet information service algorithm filing system is online, and some algorithm providers have been filing
On March 1, the Internet information service Algorithm filing system went online. Algorithmic recommendation service providers with the attribute of public opinion or social mobilization ability should put on record three parts of the algorithm main information, algorithm information, product and function information within 10 working days from the date of providing the service. It was learned from the work department of the Internet Information service algorithm record system that the first batch of requests for filling in the report must be made within 10 working days. Some algorithm recommendation service providers have filled in the report, and there will be a corresponding audit process later. After the audit is completed, the public can query the detailed information of the relevant algorithm. (Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, IT Home)
2. Cac issued the seventh batch of domestic blockchain information service record numbers
In accordance with the Provisions on the Management of Blockchain Information Services, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has organized and carried out the archival review work according to laws and regulations. Now it has issued the seventh batch of 265 names and archival numbers of domestic blockchain information services. According to the Requirements of the Administrative Provisions, the blockchain information service provider shall indicate its record number in a prominent position on the Internet site and application program that it provides services to the outside world. The filing is only the registration of the information service related to the main block chain, and does not represent the approval of its institutions, products and services. Any institution or individual shall not use it for any commercial purposes. (CCTV News)
3. Gsma: 5G connections will exceed 1 billion in a few years
The number of 5G connections worldwide will exceed 1 billion by the end of this year, according to a report released by the Global Mobile Systems Association at Mobile World Congress 2022. The report also predicts that by the end of 2025, the number of 5G connections worldwide will reach 2 billion, accounting for about a quarter of all mobile connections, and more than two out of every five people in the world will be living within the reach of 5G networks. (Xinhua)
Quantum computing breakthrough: US scientists achieve 512 qubits of neutral atom system
A team led by Hannes Bernien, assistant professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, has created a two-element neutral atom array of rubidium and cesium atoms that can control each atom individually, achieving the first neutral-atom system of 512 qubits. The work, published recently in Physical Review X, significantly broadens the potential applications of neutral atomic systems in quantum technology. Currently, Google’s and IBM’s quantum computers are made of superconducting circuits that reach only about 130 qubits. While the Chicago team’s device is not yet a quantum computer, one made from arrays of atoms will be easier to scale up and lead to some new breakthroughs. (The Paper)
Vi. Company dynamics
1. Qianxin has reached in-depth cooperation with Shenwei
Recently, ceC Shentai information technology and Qi anxin jointly announced that Qi Anxin trusted browser officially landed shenwei platform, has completed the adaptation work with a number of Shenwei processors, support state secret algorithm and state secret SSL protocol, become shenwei platform has been released in the stable version of the highest kernel browser. (International Online)
2. Aibo Technology: The affiliated company signed the project cooperation agreement of Xinchuang Notebook products with Huatuo Aerospace
Released recently, ahab science and technology, the company subsidiary shenzhen electronics co., LTD and shenzhen aerospace HuaTa ahab technology co., LTD., according to the law of the People’s Republic of China civil code and the related laws and regulations, after extensive communication, exchange, in equality, voluntary, mutual benefit, work together to promote and strive to win more under the premise of, Decided to establish a strategic partnership in xinchuang product project, and signed the cooperation agreement on Xinchuang notebook product project on March 1, 2022. The cooperation project of both parties is the ODM project of 200,000 pure domestic notebook computer xinchuang products. This agreement is the basic agreement of both parties on ODM project cooperation and subsequent purchase of products, services and other related matters. (Grunge)
3. The three major operators adopt domestic servers in large quantities
On February 26, according to the official website of China Telecom, the evaluation of centralized server procurement project of China Telecom in 2022-2023 has been completed, and a high proportion of domestic servers have been shortlisted. A total of 12 manufacturers have been shortlisted for this centralized procurement. The bidding scale is estimated to be 200,000 units, among which domestic servers account for more than 25%. Previously, China Mobile has released the centralized procurement of PC Servers from 2021 to 2022 (Batch 1) (Bid Package 8, 13) on February 17, among which, the domestic server manufacturers Changjiang Computing, Digital China, Tongfang Shares, Yellow River Technology, Baode, Xiangjiang Kunpeng won the bid of about 2.5 billion yuan in total. On February 25, China Unicom released the Publicity of Candidate winning the Bid of China Unicom artificial Intelligence Server Centralized Procurement Project 2022. Xiangjiang Kunpeng won the bid package ii, with a total bid price of 145 million yuan and a 50% share. (Sina.com)
4. Guancheng Technology has become a member of xinchuang Industrial Committee
Recently, after layers of audit, Beijing Guancheng Technology Co., Ltd. formally joined the China Electronic Industry Standardization Technology Association information Technology Application innovation Working Committee, become a member of the “letter and innovation Industry Committee”. (Beijing Guancheng Technology)
5. LG Electronics launches Chromebooks for the Korean education market
LG Electronics on March 6 announced a new Chromebook for the Education market in South Korea. The 11-inch laptop weighs 1.44kg, costs 690,000 won ($567) and offers a touch screen that can be used as a tablet when bent backwards. LG expects the south Korean education market targeted by the model to grow fivefold in three years. (Interface news)
6. Huawei released a high energy efficiency antenna sample site, which can save 15% of energy consumption at high single station
During MWC22 Barcelona, Huawei and mobile operator Telenor held a joint press conference to release the high efficiency antenna sample site, which is the first commercial practice of using high efficiency antenna to achieve energy saving at a site, resulting in up to 15% energy saving at a single station. (Home of IT)
7. Turkey Telecom and Huawei signed a MEMORANDUM of understanding on 5G
Turk Telekom and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in developing the fifth generation technical standard (5G) for broadband cellular networks in Turkey, according to the Microblog of the Turkish Embassy in China on March 5. As part of 5G cooperation, the two companies will initially focus on smart agriculture applications and games, according to the mou. (Twitter of Turkish Embassy in China)
8. Russia decides to block Facebook and Twitter
Russia’s Federal Agency for The Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media on Thursday decided to block social media sites Twitter and Facebook in Russia. Krypton (36)
9. Xiaopeng Automobile formally became a shareholder of Chanxin Electronics
Tianyan App shows that Shanghai Chanxin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. has changed its business and industry recently, adding Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automobile Investment Consulting Partnership (limited partnership) as a shareholder, and the registered capital of the company has increased to about 51.114 million yuan. Shanghai Zhanxin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. is a silicon carbide power semiconductor and chip solutions provider. Shareholder information shows that the company’s shareholders include Hubei Millet Changjiang Industrial Fund Partnership (limited partnership), Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical Co., Ltd. Krypton (36)
10. China Academy of Information and Communications (CIICT) takes the lead in preparing the open source community for the automotive industry
For exploration in the auto industry, according to China mail tunnels courtyard mainstream open source technology, improve the ability of auto industry open source governance, etc., China academy of information communication open source community, led by preparing the automobile industry on February 25, 2022 open source community for the first time, the preparatory committee held its automobile industry, discussed at the meeting community set up rules and regulations, organization structure, launch, etc. (CAICT Official Account)
11. Zhongke Chuangda: It plans to raise no more than 3.1 billion yuan for vehicle operating system research and development projects
The company announced that it plans to raise no more than 3.1 billion yuan for vehicle operating system research and development projects, edge computing station research and development and industrialization projects, extended reality (XR) research and development projects, distributed computing power network technology research and development projects and supplementary working capital. (Zhongke Chuangda)
12. Hehe Information cooperated with Changjiang Golden Lease to deploy TextIn financial reporting robot
Hexhe Information and Changjiang Golden Lease announced a partnership to deploy TextIn financial reporting robots. According to the report, the report robot can realize automatic recognition of financial statements, data entry standardization, average input time of 2-3 seconds per page. Krypton (36)
13, news that Alibaba’s joint venture with SAIC has started mass production of its first electric car
On March 3, Alibaba’s joint venture with SAIC motor started mass production of its first electric car. (Sina Finance)
14. Microsoft’s acquisition of Subtle Communications was approved by UK regulators
Microsoft has received approval for its acquisition of Subtle Communications from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). After launching its merger investigation on January 12, the regulator found that the proposed deal was not expected to result in a significant reduction in competition in any UK market, the report said. In December, The European Commission approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Subtle Communications. The deal was approved by US antitrust authorities in June last year. A deal for Subtle Communications, which helped Create Apple’s Siri virtual assistant, could help Microsoft expand into healthcare cloud services. (Zhitong Finance)
15, Meta Platforms: Cellular networks are not powerful enough, Meta universes are hard to achieve
Speaking at a Mobile World Congress technology event on Monday, Dan Rabinovitsj, vice president of Connectivity business at Meta Platforms, said that home and cellular networks are not yet ready for a “meta-cosmic foundation”. “We are working closely with our colleagues to think about our next steps in innovation activities.” Meta is working closely with cellular technology partners, Rabinovitsj added. “We need to develop a common language around network performance,” Rabinovitsj said at the conference. (Zhitong Finance)
Ant Technology became a shareholder of Private computing company Rongshu Lianzhi
Tianyan App shows that Recently, Beijing Rongshu Lianzhi Technology Co., Ltd. has undergone industrial and commercial changes, and Innuo Jintong Technology Investment Center (limited partnership) has withdrawn from the shareholder list, adding Shanghai Yunju Venture Capital Co., LTD., an affiliate of Ant Technology, as a shareholder. At the same time, the company’s registered capital increased from about 11.69 million to about 13.37 million, an increase of about 14.37%. It is reported that Rong Number lianzhi is a privacy computing technology enterprise. (Visualize)
17. Arm head Office spokesman says it is considering “all ipo possibilities”
Arm is considering all options for a public listing, a spokesman for the company said recently. This is the first time that the company has told the market that it will not list in the US alone. Arm is already worth more than $40 billion in private markets, and a public offering could go even higher. Even if SoftBank sells just 30 per cent of its old shares, it would raise more than $10bn, putting it on track to rank among the world’s biggest equity raisings of 2022. (21st Century Business Herald)
Qualcomm and Bytedance announced cooperation to build XR ecology
During MWC 2022, Qualcomm announced a partnership with ByteDance to collaborate on hardware devices, software platforms and developer tools. The collaboration focuses on XR technology development and aims to develop the global XR ecosystem. (Sina Technology)
19. Lenovo released a number of new products, and the number of necessary patents for 5G standards has exceeded 1800
On February 28, Lenovo group launched ThinkPad X13s, ThinkPad P16s, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and ThinkPad T16 at MWC. On the same day, Lenovo Group announced the latest progress after increasing investment in RESEARCH and development. As of 2021, the number of lenovo 5G standard necessary patent applications has exceeded 1,800, hitting a new high. Krypton (36)
20. Alfly Data: Signed the notice of intent of cooperation with Baidu in Langfang Gu ‘an Data Center project
Aofi data announced that the company recently signed a notice of intent with Beijing Baidu Netcom Technology Co., LTD. The two parties have reached an intention to cooperate on the Company’s Langfang Gu ‘an Data center project. The company will provide Baidu with 1850 customized high-power data center cabinets. Before July 31, 2022, the company will deliver 850 cabinets to Baidu. The term of service is 6 years. It is estimated that the total revenue of this project is about 950 million yuan during the cooperation period. (AOFI data)
21. The Board of Unigroup appoints Ren Qiwei as the acting CEO
On February 28, unigroup’s board of Directors unanimously agreed to appoint Mr. Ren Qiwei as acting CEO of the company, and Mr. Chu Qing no longer serves as CEO of the company. Ren qiwei, a semiconductor technology expert, was involved in the development of smart card chips while working at Philips Semiconductor in the Netherlands, and then led a team at Qimonda to design and develop the world’s largest single chip memory in 2007 — a 2Gb DDR2 product based on a 70-nanometer process. Krypton (36)
22. Honor has 11,000 employees, 50% of which are r&d personnel
On the evening of February 28, during the 2022 Mobile World Congress, Honor launched its new flagship Honor Magic4 series. Honor Zhao Ming revealed at the meeting that honor has established cooperation with more than 200 operators and dealers, and has more than 11,000 employees, 50% of which are r&d personnel. Honor also has six global R&D centers outside China, two of which are located in France and Japan. There are more than 100 innovation laboratories, which are well prepared for the global market to hit the high-end in 2022. (Securities Times)
23. Meta disbanded VR/AR operating system team
Meta has reportedly disbanded the team that developed the operating system for the company’s VR/AR devices, and some engineers have been transferred to the AR Glasses and Oculus headsets teams. The disbanded team was about 300 people. Meta has denied reports that it has stopped working on a customized operating system for VR/AR devices. (Sina Technology)
24, Industry chain sources say Micron and Western Digital have raised NAND flash prices by 10%
Micron and Western Digital have raised NAND flash prices by 10%, according to industry chain sources, which could affect NAND flash prices in spot and contract markets. Micron was the world’s fifth-largest SUPPLIER of NAND flash memory in the first and second quarters of last year, western Digital was the third-largest, Samsung Electronics was the largest, with a far larger market share, and Kai Xia and SK Hynix were the second and fourth largest, respectively, according to previous data released by research firms. At present, it is not clear whether the other three suppliers also plan to adjust. (TechWeb)
25, Intel will build a new chip plant in Magdeburg, Germany
Intel has chosen the German city of Magdeburg as the site for its new multi-billion dollar Chip plant in Europe, and will make a formal announcement on March 4, according to a person familiar with the matter. The company said in September that it could invest as much as $95 billion in Europe over the next decade and announce the location of two major new European chip manufacturing plants by the end of 2021, but has yet to disclose the locations. (Sina Technology)