Stay protected with Huawei’s newest Wi-Fi 6 home router, HUAWEI WiFi AX2

        

Your router is the most important gadget in your home, which is why making sure it’s safe and secure is highly important. Recognizing this, Huawei has made the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 the safest router to date, meaning you don’t have to worry about cybersecurity incidents. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 provides powerful security functions, which effectively protect user privacy and cybersecurity.

So, how does the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 protect you and your family?

Wi-Fi 6

HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is a Wi-Fi 6 home router, this means that the router optimises the network when multiple devices are connected, and you can have control over the websites your kids are visiting from their mobile phones, tablets, or any other device. Wi-Fi 6 is better equipped for modern realities when it’s not just one computer connected to the Internet, but almost every other device.

Parental controls

It used to be that ‘home’ was the safest place for your children to be, however, because of the internet and the rise of social media, we know this isn’t always the case. This is why HUAWEI AX2 comes with parental controls, so parents and kids can feel less anxious and most importantly, safer. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is preinstalled with the HUAWEI AI Life app. This app makes it easy to manage routers and connected devices for a more user-friendly experience than users get with other routers[1].

It also comes with parental controls, so you can protect children from potential online threats even when you’re not at home. With a few taps on your phone, HUAWEI WiFi AX2 can block out inappropriate websites and limit access to selected devices. For example, if you’re child happened upon a chat room that wasn’t age-appropriate, you can block this website so they’re no longer able to visit. Or perhaps one of your children spends their life on Facebook, simply use the app to limit the amount of time spent online, and if you’re lucky – they may then be able to finish their homework!

HarmonyOS Mesh+

Wi-Fi routers have come a long way over the years, and Huawei has stayed ahead of the game. With the rise of home-working, mesh Wi-Fi systems are incredibly popular. A mesh system is usually two or more routers placed throughout your home, and they extend your Wi-Fi signal to parts of your home that are too far from your main router.

 HUAWEI WiFi AX2 comes with HarmonyOS Mesh+, which, unlike traditional mesh systems, features a Super Seamless Roaming feature that is backed by seven roaming algorithms (including 802.11k and 802.11v), making it easier for your phone to switch between hotspots as you walk around the house.

As well as being faster and more reliable, mesh systems are much safer. HarmonyOS Mesh+ gives you manual control over your hardware, meaning you’re able to kick people off the Wi-Fi if ever needed and easily change the password. Not only does it extend the reach of your int butternut, but HarmonyOS Mesh+ also keeps you in control.  

Cyber Security

Wi-Fi attack software - such as Wi-Fi Master Key - uses trial-and-error to guess Wi-Fi passwords. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 can effectively distinguish between incorrect passwords entered by a user and brute force password traversal attacks. If the number of incorrect Wi-Fi passwords entered exceeds a certain threshold, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 determines that the current device is experiencing a malicious brute force attack and prevents the device from connecting to the router for a certain time period.

In addition, users can set blocklists and trust lists, either singling out devices that are not allowed on the Wi-Fi network or limiting access to an exclusive list of trusted devices, further protecting user privacy and home network security.

For example, if you have a cheeky neighbor who is trying to steal your internet instead of paying for their own, you’ll know about it! And better yet, you’ll be able to block their device so they can’t keep trying.

Staying safe at home has never been so important, and it’s integral that your Wi-Fi router allows you and your family to feel protected against anything. Whilst the internet grows, certain dangers grow with it, but Huawei is always one step ahead.

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[1] Requires an OTA update.

ACCA, Bahria University sign MOU to develop future-ready finance professionals

On Wednesday, 15th December 2021, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Pakistan and Bahria University Islamabad, signed an MoU formalizing their long-standing partnership to develop a future-ready accountancy profession in Pakistan. In addition to enabling continuous learning opportunities for accounting and finance students via ACCA accredited programmes, the MoU aims to enhance academic cooperation between ACCA and Bahria University.

The MOU signing ceremony was held at the Bahria University (BU) campus in Islamabad and was attended by the leadership of both institutions including Mr. Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, Rear Admiral (R) Habib UR Rehman HI(M) (Pro-Rector Academics).

The areas of collaboration include enabling the academic and professional development of students providing a pathway for students and graduates of the Accounting and Finance programme of BU to study the ACCA Qualification, in line in with ACCA’s global accreditation policy. The partnership will also provide the BU faculty access to ACCA learning and an online education hub.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, said, “ACCA is excited to open up opportunities for the youth at Bahria University. With this collaboration, we are sharing our global expertise with the next generation of academics and professionals, who have a critical role to play in developing the economy and future of Pakistan.”

Dr. Muhammad Ali Saeed, Principal Bahria Business School, also speaking at the occasion, stated, “We look forward to empowering our students in adopting and thriving in the accountancy profession leverage ACCA’s world-class knowledge and training resources, allowing them to build a stronger foundation for their future career path and opening up opportunities from all over the world.”

ACCA and FreeBalance sign Memorandum of Understanding

A new partnership has been agreed with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and FreeBalance, focusing on supporting Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform.

The agreement was virtually signed by Helen Brand, ACCA’s chief executive and Freebalance’s president and chief executive officer Manuel Schiappa Pietra.

Under the agreement, ACCA and FreeBalance will explore global opportunities to collaborate in support of their mutual objectives to promote and enhance stronger public financial management. The partners share a commitment to supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and to enhancing transparency, promoting good governance and implementing sound fiscal management.

These shared goals, global connections and reach, combined with a wealth of technical expertise, make the partners ideally placed to jointly undertake initiatives to support stronger fiscal management, skills development and PFM reform.

The partnership includes the provision of ACCA Certifications through the FreeBalance Academy, and the organisations will also explore joint public sector related research, policy responses and global events together to promote the value of public sector financial management for strong economies.

Helen Brand says: ‘We are very pleased to enter into this agreement with FreeBalance as strong public sector financial management is necessary to handle the economic impacts of Covid-19 and the climate crisis. There’s a vital need in 2022 for governments to invest in their public financial management systems, and the expertise to manage this work, so that they are flexible and resilient enough to deal with future crises.’

Manuel Schiappa Pietra adds: ‘We are delighted to partner with ACCA, a forward-thinking professional accountancy body that does so much to advance the credibility and competence of the PFM practice worldwide. By working together, we can make a significant contribution to capacity building, good governance, accountability and transparency in governments around the world. Strong PFM systems and capacity leads to sustainable growth and prosperity.’

ACCA hosts its third Africa Members’ Conference 2021

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be hosting its third Africa Members Convention (AMC) from 14th to 16th December 2021, for the first time online.

The theme this year is ‘Repositioning the profession in Africa to drive and support economic recovery, sustainability, and social governance’ which has a forward-looking agenda aimed at helping the profession across Africa and globally build and sustain resilience in a still challenging environment due to Covid-19 and the climate crisis.

In shaping the future of the profession, over 6,000 ACCA members in Africa have been invited, alongside key decision and policy makers across economies who will be engaged during the AMC, in order to drive actionable changes.

Day 1 will focus on the role of African accountants at the heart of the continent’s route to recovery; day 2 will examine the role of digitalisation on the profession, and day 3 will focus on accountants and their role in policy development in Africa and on the global stage too.

Speaking of the event, Jamil Ampomah, director of ACCA Africa says: ‘We’ve chosen a broad theme that brings together the issues which confront finance professionals and business leaders every day of their lives. Our theme also builds on the work at our first two Africa Member Conventions. In Ethiopia in 2017 we addressed the impact of socio-economic trends on the future of finance and business in Africa, and in Rwanda in 2019 we explored the evolution of finance as Africa thrives amid disruption.’

‘We believe that this event will help the accountancy profession and its stakeholders deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead for 2022, supporting them to understand the new and emerging environment in which it works.’

Key speakers at the AMC include:

• Ms. Orla Collins FCCA, ACCA president
• Dr. Ndidi Edozien, Chair at Circular Economy Innovation Partnership
• Mr. Shailen Ramgoolam, Partner EY, Mauritius
• Mr. Rodney Ndamba (FCCA), CEO Institute, Sustainability Africa
• Dr. Bhavish Jugurnath, President of the Africa Emerging Tech Hub
• Mr Amin Miramago, CEO, Institute of Certified Public Accountants Rwanda, (ICPAR)
• Ms. Alta Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer, Pan African Federation of Accountants -PAFA, South Africa
• Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, President of Human Capital África and Senior Economic Adviser at África Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI). 
• Mr. Edwin Makori, CEO, Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK)

ACCA members can register for the AMC online here. ACCA has also opened up this event to non-ACCA members, who can also register at the same address.

Infinix offers smashing discounts for Daraz 12:12 year-end mega sale!

    

Infinix, the leading smartphone selling brand of Pakistan has successfully joined hands with Daraz as an official Diamond Sponsor for Daraz 12.12 mega year end sale. Up to 30% discount is to be offered on Infinix newly launched smartphone series, laptops and other smartphone accessories starting from 12^th December till 22^nd December. Infinix will also be exclusively launching their new addition of Game on HOT 11 series i.e., HOT 11S which will be available to pre-order on Daraz 12.12 sale at a price of Rs 22,999.

Exclusive discounts are to be offered on Infinix’s latest smartphones including the Game on HOT 11 series, ZERO X series, NOTE 10 Series and also on Infinix INBook X1 Pro laptop series. As an official diamond sponsor, Daraz will be celebrating December 13^th, 2021 as exclusive Infinix Day, during which additional discounts and giveaways can be availed as well. Additionally, gaming enthusiasts can now pre-order the new addition of Game on Infinix HOT 11S series which is accompanied by 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage and is available exclusively through Daraz 12:12 mega year end sale.

 “We are glad to have partnered up with Daraz for its mega year end sale, and take pride in adding more value for our people along,” stated Joe Hu, CEO of Infinix Pakistan while talking about the Daraz 12:12 year-end mega sale.

Infinix’s grand sale on Daraz 12:12 is the perfect chance for tech lovers to get their hands on wonderful smart devices designed specifically for the trendsetters, the enthusiasts, the value-seekers! So, it’s better to hurry up and shop for your favourite Infinix products through Infinix Daraz 12:12 mega year-end sale.

Make your everyday work easy with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology Router

      

As working from home has become commonplace since covid-19 strikes in our lives, tips on creating a better home office or improving your workstation at home are often discussed. From buying a bigger external display to an ergonomic chair or desk, or even putting flowers in a vase to improve the ambiance, there are many ways to help you focus better and stay productive during the day. However, there’s something that many people often overlook for a better and fast working experience i.e. - your Wi-Fi network. Before you set your dedicated workstation at home, it’s worth taking some time to pick a good Wi-Fi router because a fast, reliable, and secure Wi-Fi network is the main foundation for your home office.

Today, there are many various Wi-Fi routers available on the markets. Most of them are easy-to-use and versatile so that you can rest assured that working from home is a breeze. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is one of them that is worth buying and here are the reasons why.

#1 Faster with Wi-Fi 6

You may have already heard of Wi-Fi 6, the most recent iteration of the Wi-Fi network protocol. A Wi-Fi 6 router means a faster network, which is surely one of the most important things for a home network. As previously uploading or downloading took ages and this can become particularly stressful, especially when your client or co-workers are expecting you to reach a deadline. As a Wi-Fi 6 router, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 supports a peak theoretical rate of dual-band wireless connection at 1501 Mbps.

Besides high speeds, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 supports the True Dual-band Technology as the previous Huawei routers did. With it, the router can intelligently analyze the current network signal status at your home, and then automatically switch between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Doing so eliminates buffering and ensures a smooth network connection for you. This is particularly helpful when you are watching an HD product video or running a bandwidth-heavy program on your device.

#2 HarmonyOS Mesh+ for a wider coverage

The beauty of working from home is the ability to change location. Some prefer working in their study, perhaps the living room works best for calls, and maybe the balcony beckons on a sunny day. That requires a wider Wi-Fi network coverage, so your device won’t drop off all of a sudden when you are walking from your bedroom to the living room. To address this, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 supports the Seamless Roaming feature, which is part of Huawei’s routing networking feature, the HarmonyOS Mesh+. In other words, this lets your smartphone switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi networks if you have more than one router in your place. What’s more, if you happen to be using a smartphone running HarmonyOS, the roaming latency is as low as 50ms. Whether you are having a video call with your boss or playing games during breaks, the device you are using will remain connected to the Wi-Fi internet. Even if you are using routers from other brands, the latency is not higher than 200ms. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 has just got you covered throughout your workday at home!

#3 HUAWEI AI Life app - Visualised Wi-Fi management[1]

When setting up a home network, it’s easy not to care about how the router works after broadband service subscription and router installation. The router is always on, and the password remains unchanged once activated. It’s not that this is wrong, but the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 offers more for you so you can have a clearer picture of what’s happening to your home network. Especially for those who are working from home and planning on doing so for a while, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 lets you understand more about your network and make sure the Wi-Fi network in your home office is under your full control. The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is preinstalled with the HUAWEI AI Life app where you can easily manage any routers and connected devices in your home.

 

Major features include Smart Diagnosis that keeps you alerted about any issues, visualized Wi-Fi coverage showing the area where Wi-Fi network is available, as well as a snapshot of download speed, upload speed, connected devices, signal strength, and other data. On occasions when you want to take a break from the internet, you can simply set the on and off time through the HUAWEI AI Life app on your smartphone. When you have visitors, go to the Guest Wi-Fi tap in the app, and grant Wi-Fi network access to them, simple.

#4 Adaptive WAN/LAN ports for quick setup

Network setup could be challenging for some users. The tricky part is that you need to plug the right cable into the right port. Tech-savvy users will absolutely have no putting up a router, but those who have less knowledge about routers may get confused as the WAN port and LAN port look quite similar. Don’t worry, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 includes three adaptive WAN/LAN ports that intelligently identify WAN cables and LAN cables. Setting up your home network is now easier because either the WAN or LAN cable works with the HUAWEI WiFi AX2.

#5 Your home network’s safeguard: HUAWEI HomeSec^TM

One of the biggest differences between working from an office and home is that professional IT staff maintains the office network in most cases. For a home network, you have to look after your network and make sure it’s secure for your devices to connect to. No one wants to take risk of leaking important files or being attacked by hackers.

For privacy protection and network security, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 uses the HUAWEI HomeSec^TM solution which includes attack prevention and supports the latest Wireless Protected Access III (WPA3) Authentication and Encryption Standard. When you are corresponding with clients and suppliers, you don’t need to worry about privacy information leaks as the HUAWEI HomeSec^TM serves as the doorkeeper for your home network.

It’s also worth noting that the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 provides Parental Control features. Working parents can protect their children from potential risks through the HUAWEI AI Life app. They can also blacklist and block any websites and set access limits for their children.

With all these said, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is a great starter for those who are setting up their workstation at home. This stellar device will be available soon to make your home working experience easy.

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[1] Requires an OTA update.

Infinix to introduce Limited time discount offer on Zero X and HOT 11 series in regards for New Year!

Following the massive success of its latest series of smartphone in Pakistan, Infinix is bringing the biggest, most exciting treat for its valued users ahead for the New Year. Infinix ZERO X and HOT 11 series will now be available on discounted prices at both online and offline stores nationwide. The sale has already gone live on Infinix’s official ecommerce partner Daraz.pk and also on Xpark where ZERO X Pro, ZERO X Neo, HOT 11S, HOT 11, HOT 11 Play and HOT 10 are available on slashed prices.

Below is a snapshot of the discounted prices:

Handset Model	Original Price	Discounted Price
Infinix ZERO X Pro	PKR 51,999	PKR 49,999
Infinix ZERO X Neo	PKR 35,999	PKR 33,999
Infinix HOT 11	PKR 24,999	PKR 22,999
Infinix HOT 11 S	PKR 26,999	PKR 24,999
Infinix HOT 10 Play	PKR 21,999	PKR 20,000

 

The ZERO X and HOT 11 series have already garnered much praise since their introduction in the Pakistani market. Following are some excellent features these phones offer.

Infinix ZERO X series

Infinix ZERO X Pro features a 108 MP Moonshot camera with a 60X periscopic zoom, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS); ZERO X Pro can shoot everything easily no matter how far it is. While on the other hand Infinix ZERO X Neo comes with a MediaTek Helio G95 ultra game-play processor for a power packed user experience altogether.

Infinix HOT 11 series

 Infinix HOT 11 is super-fast, with the MediaTek Helio G70 core processor and a 6.6” FHD+ color-accurate display. Infinix HOT 11 S includes an additional 50MP f/1.6 wide aperture camera and 5200mAh long-lasting battery, while the HOT 10  Play features a 6000mAh power marathon battery enough to last all day long.

Do not miss the chances to avail the fabulous discount this December on tailored Infinix devices, and add delight to this festive season!