Tropicana March-April 2019 #123: Celebration of Beginnings Issue

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THE SCENE From Left: Chan Hon Leong, Marketing Head of Department, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Ching Kim Huat, Deputy Regional General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Shinji Miyata, Manager of Japan Global Operations Divisions, Ooi Cheng Suan, Chief Operating Officer, Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Lawrence Song, General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service. Leading the Industry 18 January 2019 Daikin stays ahead with the launch of their latest R32 Inverter Air Conditioning Series The first Daikin Business Partners Convention 2019 was held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with Daikin announcing their new line of R32 inverter air conditioners. The Daikin R32 invertor product line was designed to effectively control the speed of the air-conditioners as well as increase its efficiency. Some of the other features include hybrid cooling, humidity control, smart airfow with thermal sensors, 3D airflow and smart clean functions. These designs were created to benefit users of various lifestyles and ensure the seamless use of the functions. This latest innovation from Daikin really showcases how smart an air conditioner can be when catering to the different needs of consumers. The combination of the Smart Powerful (thermal sensor), Smart Clean (air purification) and Smart Control (WiFi control) features ensure that users can enjoy the cooling comforts of a home more sensibly as well as with a peace of mind. Products like this are revolutionising the future of the air conditioning industry by aiming to normalise the use of advanced inverter airconditioners in the market. www.daikin.com.my From Left: Chan Hon Leong, Marketing Head of Department, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Ching Kim Huat, Deputy Regional General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Ooi Cheng Suan, Chief Operating Officer, Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Lawrence Song, General Manager, Daikin Malaysia Sales & Service, Shinji Miyata, Manager of Japan Global Operations Divisions TM | MARCH/APRIL 2019 16

The Creative Business 21 February 2019 Steelcase redefines the workspace with technologyenabled spaces that boost creative work One of the industry leaders in office furniture, Steelcase, officially launched their revamped Steelcase Business Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The renovated space was designed to drive more mobile, agile and innovative company culture. It features Steelcase’s latest workspace furniture and applications such as their new innovative office chairs, the Steelcase Series 1 and SILQ. This is the first and only centre in the Asian Pacific to introduce Creative Spaces, a collection of technology-enabled workspace that is specifically designed to help organisations foster creative thinking and better collaboration. The Brody Design-The specially designed focus area of the Steelcase Business Centre The Steelcase Business Centre in Kuala Lumpur is comprised of five distinct spaces, each is intentionally designed to support the needs of individuals and teams as they progress to the different stages of the creative process. These sections were developed in response to Steelcase’s ‘Engagement and the Global Workspace’ research that dived into employee attitudes and engagement at work across the globe. One of the research points found that only 13% of global workers are highly engaged and highly satisfied with their workspace. Steelcase recommends that the workplace can be designed as a catalyst for change that helps foster the efficiency and creativity of employees to unleash their potential. www.steelcase.com From Left: Cherry Wan, Director of Brand Communications for Steelcase Asia Pacific, Toby Rakison, Regional Director for Steelcase South East Asia & Asia Pacific and Joe Chan, Managing Director for Steelcase Kuala Lumpur Business Centre are seated at the more casual work café space at the new spac The Best of the Best 28 February 2019 The Galaxy Watch wins big at the Mobile World Congress 2019 Samsung’s Galaxy Watch combines the looks of a traditional timepiece with the functionality of a smartwatch to create a better user experience. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch was recently awarded the ‘Best Wearable Mobile Technology Award’ during the annual Global Mobile Awards at the Mobile World Congress 2019. It is the largest mobile event to exist that gathers the latest innovations and leadingedge technology from all over the world. More than 2400 leading companies assemble in this highly rated conference programme to explore the latest topics that influence the industry. The Galaxy Watch was a strong contender in the category being a powerful smartwatch. Its advanced wellness features and fitness tracking abilities help users achieve their health goals. It also includes Samsung’s signature rotating bezel. The Galaxy Watch line includes numerous style options that are suitable for anyone including three new watch colour finishes in Silver, Midnight Black and Rose Gold. With the looks of a traditional timepiece and the functionality of a smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch partners the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem with its long-lasting battery life and LTE connectivity for a powerful connected experience. The Best Wearable Mobile Technology award received by Samsung for their Galaxy Watch www.samsung.com 17 MARCH/APRIL 2019 | TM