Operationally, the system consolidates previously fragmented platforms, allowing smart meters from various manufacturers to operate seamlessly under one universal backend

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 17, 2025/APO Group/ — 

Technology leader, Siemens (www.Siemens.com) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its transformative Meter Management System, successfully integrating 950,000 smart meters across Ghana. This innovative solution is revolutionizing electricity management and driving digitalization for the state utility, positively impacting over 4 million users. 

In recognition of its contribution to the region’s digital transformation, Siemens was recently named ‘Best Company in Digital Transformation & Innovation’ at the Africa Best Business Awards, held in Ghana. The smart metering solution, implemented for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), digitalizes the utility’s operations from backend systems to consumer interfaces, ensuring seamless electricity delivery to 3 million meters serving households and businesses. 

“We’re incredibly proud of this solution and this award, which acknowledges Siemens’ strategic role in transforming Ghana’s economy into a highly efficient digital economy. Through our focus on digitalization, electrification, and automation, Siemens is driving impactful change in the region,” says Kofi Oppong, Siemens Regional Manager, West Africa. 

We’re incredibly proud of this solution and this award, which acknowledges Siemens’ strategic role in transforming Ghana’s economy into a highly efficient digital economy

Benefits of the Siemens ECG Metering Management System 

“The ECG Metering Management System is a game-changer for the utility, eliminating inefficiencies, solving revenue collection challenges, and ensuring customers across Ghana benefit from digitalization,” says Oppong. 

The system offers unparalleled customer service benefits, enabling users to automatically activate electricity upon purchasing tokens via Mobile Money wallets. Customers no longer need to rush home to input codes, and family members abroad can buy tokens that can be instantly activated. This innovation gives users greater control over their spending while eliminating the risk of service interruptions or blacklisting due to non-payment, significantly enhancing the customer experience. 

Operationally, the system consolidates previously fragmented platforms, allowing smart meters from various manufacturers to operate seamlessly under one universal backend. “Siemens’ solution enables interoperability within the utility’s ecosystem, providing a fully digitalized system with a clear view of customer data,” says Oppong. This transparency enhances analytics, forecasting, network optimization, troubleshooting, and fraud detection. 

Project updates 

Now in its fourth year of operation, Siemens’ Grid Software Solution has delivered remarkable results, including the integration of 950,000 smart meters, improved revenue collection, enhanced customer experience, and optimized operational and staff costs. Siemens continues to provide maintenance support services, ensuring the project’s ongoing success. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Siemens AG.

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 January 2025 – OPPO Find X8 and Find X8 Pro have both earned DXOMARK’s Gold Battery Label 2025, recognising their class-leading battery performance in autonomy, charging, and efficiency.

In autonomy tests, which measure a device’s battery life by conducting a series of real-life and lab tests, Find X8 Pro and Find X8 ranked first and second respectively in DXOMARK’s Ultra-Premium category, showcasing Find X8 Series’ industry-leading battery performance.
 
Find X8 Series: A World of Possibilities in a Single Charge

DXOMARK found Find X8 Pro demonstrates outstanding autonomy performance, with both phones receiving strong results across each testing subscore: Home/office, On the go, and Calibrated.

Home/office represents the environments smartphone users typically spend most of their time. On the go testing sees DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities, including walking, and taking the bus and subway while performing typical tasks such as streaming music, capturing photos, and recording videos. Calibrated testing involves a set of automated tasks, including making calls, playing music and video, and gaming in a controlled environment and on a fixed set of parameters.

Both the OPPO Find X8 and Find X8 Pro demonstrated excellent autonomy across all tested scenarios, consistently lasting more than 3 days under moderate use. This performance reflects the rigorous testing protocol, which simulates everyday usage, alternating between static environments, such as at home or in the office, and dynamic settings, like commuting or performing outdoor activities.

A phone’s overall autonomy score reflects how long the phone’s charge lasts, with Find X8 Pro’s high-capacity 5910mAh battery laying a strong foundation for excellent single-charge performance. Excelling at extended video playback, gaming, and streaming, tasks that typically result in battery anxiety, Find X8 Pro is perfect for those who demand more from their smartphone.

Find X8 also achieved DXOMARK’s Gold Battery Label 2025, demonstrating impressive battery performance in all testing categories. Its high-capacity 5630 mAh cell is particularly impressive considering how thin and light it is, besting the compact flagship competition in battery capacity and performance.

With breakthrough silicon-carbon battery technology and cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9400 power, Find X8 Series combines maximum efficiency and minimal heat generation with an exquisitely slim, elegant design.

In addition to delivering long-lasting flagship power, Find X8 Series offers versatile fast charging solutions. Both phones feature OPPO SUPERVOOCTM 80W wired charging and AIRVOOCTM 50W wireless charging, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum convenience for users, verified by DXOMARK tests.

Perfectly designed to meet the needs of today’s users, whether they need a thin and light all-rounder with flagship power, or a world-class, powerhouse camera phone, Find X8 and Find X8 Pro unlock hours of entertainment, connectedness and productivity free from battery anxiety.

Discover how OPPO Find X8 Series is redefining smartphone battery performance at oppo.com, and learn more about DXOMARK’s rigorous testing standards and Find X8 Series’ battery results at dxomark.com.
 



 

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2025 – OPPO today announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide to seize the present, channel their passion into action, and create their own extraordinary stories for the future.

“Lamine is not just a gifted footballer but an inspirational young man with an incredible passion for the game,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Like countless young people worldwide, Lamine refuses to be held back by anxiety or uncertainty about the future. Instead, he focuses on his passions and concentrates his energy on the present, finding fulfillment and strength through his dedication.”

OPPO Opens a New Chapter with Yamal

Since breaking onto the international stage in 2023, Yamal has not only captivated football fans worldwide with his stunning performances, but also earned admiration for his humility and maturity. Despite the packed schedule and immense pressures that come with being one of the world’s top footballers, Yamal has remained dedicated to his studies, and in response to the wave of fame and attention, he believes that “the best way to handle it all is to focus on the work at hand and stay present”.

To OPPO, Yamal represents more than just talent; he embodies the pursuit of authenticity and individuality. Following his recovery from a recent injury, he approached challenges with a fresh perspective, prioritizing disciplined training and thorough preparation to make his comeback in top form. This commitment to responsibility and mindfulness aligns perfectly with OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” philosophy, making him the ideal choice as the global brand ambassador.

Since 2015, OPPO has been expanding its brand collaboration in the world of sports, including its partnership with the UEFA Champions League. By combining its cutting-edge AI and imaging technology with the passion and energy of sport, OPPO is creating unparalleled experiences for fans worldwide. The partnership with Yamal not only brings together sports and technology but also strengthens the connection between the brand and younger generations to inspire young fans globally to make their moment.

Giving Back Through Football

Every time Yamal scores a goal, he celebrates with his signature “304” hand gesture, paying tribute to the post code of his hometown, Rocafonda. The simple but meaningful gesture reflects Yamal’s deep connection to his roots and serves as a source of pride and inspiration for aspiring young footballers who share his love for the game.

As OPPO global brand ambassador, Yamal will channel this same attitude into a series of football-related community initiatives designed to spread the “Make Your Moment” spirit to even more people. These efforts aim to support grassroots football development while supporting facilities upgradesand calling on young people to submit creative ideas for football charity projects, empowering them to bring innovation and energy to football philanthropy. Additionally, Yamal’s stunning images will be featured on OPPO’s AI Studio platform, giving fans the unique opportunity to “become Yamal’s teammate” and experience the passion and joy that football brings.

OPPO Refreshes Brand Amid Continuing Global Success

The new “Make Your Moment” brand slogan comes as OPPO continues to expand its presence globally. Currently, the company operates in over 70 countries and regions, with more than 300,000 retail spaces worldwide. OPPO’s overseas shipments account for approximately 60% of its total volume. Helping to drive this success is the growing popularity of products such as the recently launched Find X8 series, which has garnered widespread acclaim globally thanks to its outstanding camera features, gaming performance, and battery life.

OPPO’s close involvement with football, particularly its partnership with the UEFA Champions League, has enabled the brand to break new ground. By bringing together its advanced technology with the energy of football, OPPO has created new technology experiences to resonate closely with global fans.

OPPO’s collaboration with Lamine Yamal extends this close synergy between technology and the passion of sport. From the football field to everyday life, OPPO continues to pay tribute to the power of young people, empowering them with technology and passion to seize every moment and shine in their unique way.