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I NEWS I Taiwan Excellence pavilion is bursting with awardwinning inventions IFA attendees were invited to sip bubble tea and be inspired by speakers at the Taiwan Excellence press conference in Berlin on Friday. Opening the event, Taiwan's representative in Germany Professor Jhy-Wey Shieh said: "After two years impacted by Covid, we are here again. People from all over the world are making this one trip together and we are thrilled to be here too." Spelling the name Taiwan letter by letter, he added, "this means travelling around - it's wonderful and necessary." Introducing the talent in the room, Prof Shieh said: "For the Taiwanese people, being born into a country isolated by ocean, it is especially important to get in contact with the world outside and that is one of the reasons why so many really, really wonderful Taiwanese Excellence presenters are here and they want to share things with you. It is really amazing - our companies, our people - how creative and innovative they can be." MEET THE INNOVATORS ON STAGE • IPEVO presented the TOTEM NX- 120A camera system for online teaching that combines the functions of a document camera and a webcam. Users can quickly and easily choose between portrait and demonstration mode thanks to its two built-in lenses. • ACERPURE demonstrated how the AcerPure Pro P2 ensures good air circulation in rooms of up to 45sqm. The built-in 4-in-1 HEPA filter also filters 99% of all bacteria, 99.97% of fine dust and allergens from indoor air. • IBLE showcased the Arivida E1, an air purifier which can be worn like a necklace with built-in headphones. The device reduces allergens, pollen, bacteria and viruses like Covid-19. PAPERSHOOT invites you to try its Jadeite Cabbage digital camera showing that Taiwan can do things differently. The company focuses on essential functions and ease of use putting the magic back into spontaneous, everyday photography• Hall 25 / Stand 102 6 IFA INTERNATIONAL • MONDAY 5 TH SEPTEMBER 2022 news.ifa-berlin.com
I NEWS I ADVERTORIAL Five top sourcing trends in consumer electronics Alibaba.com reveals the latest digital tools and trends designed to help SMEs enhance their competitiveness at IFA 2022 The world-leading B2B sourcing platform is back at this year's IFA to share some exciting insights. In times of economic challenges and supply chain disruption, Alibaba. com aims to bring the most seamless digital sourcing experience to German business buyers to boost their competitiveness. At IFA 2022, the company has revealed five sourcing trends in consumer electronics: 1. FROM STAY-AT-HOME TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS Alibaba.com has seen a surge in outdoor product sales as life begins to return to normal. Among the most popular items are outdoor speakers, waterproof earphones and sports and recreation products including portable projectors. 2. THE RISE OF IMMERSIVE GAMING Demand is rapidly increasing for gaming accessories that enable immersive experiences amid surging interest in the metaverse. VR gaming consoles, AR/VR headsets, and AR glasses are just a few of the many tech products witnessing significant growth on Alibaba.com. 3. SMARTER HOMES WITH THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) With the support of IoT technologies, the smart home category continues to boom with products becoming smarter, easier to use, and more secure. Some key features popular on Alibaba.com include wireless charging products, portable designs, as well as intelligent control systems. 4. IMPROVED WELLBEING As consumers look to technology to promote healthier living, improved wellbeing is set to be a huge B2B growth category over the coming years. Health monitoring smartwatches and bracelets that include heart rate and blood oxygen indicators remain particularly popular on Alibaba.com. 5. SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN ELECTRONICS Sustainability has joined the traditional market drivers of safety, performance, and price as the key considerations among buyers in the consumer electronics industry. Therefore, Alibaba. com continues to attract competitive suppliers specialised in recycled products and refurbished components. TO DEFY SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION, "SUPER SEPTEMBER" OFFERS ACCESS TO UP TO TEN MILLION READY-TO-SHIP PRODUCTS WITH GUARANTEED ON- TIME DELIVERY. To help SMEs defy supply chain disruptions, four million consumer electronics products on Alibaba.com are covered with on-time Delivery Guarantee for German business buyers. The B2B sourcing platform also offers Trade Assurance which protects online orders paid through the platform, to make firsttime buyers worry less. Besides that, Alibaba.com has also launched Super September, its largest B2B sales event of the year, brought to German SMEs to help digitise their supply chain and stay competitive. SUPER SEPTEMBER Alibaba's largest B2B sales event of the year is here, geared towards helping buyers access the best prices. The annual event is brought to German SMEs to help digitise their supply chain and stay competitive. It also allows them to accomplish global sourcing from anywhere with peace of mind. To defy supply chain disruption, Super September offers access to up to ten million ready-to-ship products with guaranteed on-time delivery. To bring down costs, it offers three million products at their lowest price in the last 90 days. To help discover trending products and capable suppliers, it enables search for products by uploading a picture. It also offers access to 30,000 manufacturers offering highlycustomisable products powered by a specific “search for suppliers” tab Hall 22 / Stand 108 IFA INTERNATIONAL • MONDAY 5 TH SEPTEMBER 2022 7
