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[Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2020] recently, MTS of Russia and Huawei completed the world's first commercial application of smart 8t8r solution in Moscow. After commercial deployment in Moscow hot spot area, compared with the former 4t4r network, the network capacity gain is 1.9 times, and the average user experience gain is 2.1 times, which greatly alleviates the capacity pressure of the area and ensures the high-quality user experience. The successful commercialization shows the innovation ability of both sides and the determination of MTS Russia to build 5g ready 4G network for the future.

With the rapid development of mobile Internet applications, high-definition video, online games and other services pose a huge challenge to MBB network capacity. Smart 8t8r solution can help operators make the best use of existing site and spectrum resources, and greatly improve the wireless network capacity and user experience. This solution will be an important solution to meet the common capacity scenarios of operators.

Smart 8t8r solution includes SDA (software defined antenna), FDD dual band 8t8r RRU and Huawei innovative algorithm. This solution can realize 2G / 3G / 4G multi sector on-demand software upgrade and expansion with one hardware deployment, and support 5g smooth upgrade, which helps operators save fixed investment and operating costs. It is one of Huawei's important solutions for 5g evolution. Innovative SDA can realize flexible software configuration of 4t4r multi sector or 8t8r three sector. The primary antenna investment can flexibly support 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G three sector and multi sector coexistence. Network expansion and 5g evolution do not need to replace the antenna to protect customer investment. As the industry's first dual band 8t8r RRU, it also supports FDD 1.8GHz and 2.1GHz, saving tower space and rent. In addition, the module supports power sharing between different frequency bands and systems, which can improve the user experience of the community.

Dmitriy sivkov, director of MTS Moscow development department, said: "MTs in Russia aims to bring users the best communication experience and improve the quality of life through leading technology. The commercial effect of smart 8t8r effectively improves MTS wireless user experience, protects network investment, and provides more and better choices for network construction. MTS hopes to explore more technological breakthroughs and incubate with Huawei to build the best network. "

Sensitive modular RXi industrial display products provide high performance even in harsh and difficult operating environments

Shanghai, China (March 12, 2020) - Emerson recently launched a new RXi industrial display and tablet PC portfolio that can monitor life sciences, metallurgy and mining, power and water, and manufacturing and machinery industries, helping them visualize processes and plants, and optimize daily production processes. Modular design can be used as the basis of industrial display platform to help users choose the right configuration according to the application requirements, and reduce the life cycle cost by using its flexibility, ease of use and field upgradable functions. In addition, RXi displays the rapid response of products, which can help operators improve their decision-making ability.

RXi industrial display products can be used with Emerson's programmable logic control (PLC), programmable automation control (PAC) solutions and third-party control systems. RXi industrial display product portfolio adopts standardized design to reduce the number of shell openings for OEM applications. It can be easily replaced and upgraded on site without modifying the existing cabinet or installing a new cabinet.

"With RXi's modular industrial display portfolio, our customers can choose products of different sizes and applications according to their needs, and get the same experience," said kori price, product manager of Emerson automation solutions' industrial display products and computing platforms. RXi industrial display products are not only durable, but also high performance and flexibility. "

Three types of products offer options for a variety of applications:

·RXi - tablet contains a high-performance and rugged industrial PC with strong computing power;

·RXi - industrial monitor can cooperate with most industrial or commercial PC to realize the visualization of factory workshop;

·The RXi - web panel provides easy access to web based applications.

The display products are available in sizes from 7 "to 24", providing an independent and scalable platform for various operations and applications. All models have capacitive multi touch projection screens that can operate at - 20 to 65 ℃ (- 4 to 149 ℃), as well as sun readable screens of optional sizes.

RXi industrial display product portfolio has passed a variety of certification, can achieve high performance in harsh environment, and has passed IP66 certification, dustproof and waterproof.

DC switching power supply system for communication

In view of the high reliability requirements of communication, the perfect communication power supply solution requires the switch power supply system to be equipped with batteries. There are many kinds of communication main equipment and auxiliary equipment, and there are many application scenarios of switching power supply

(a) Outdoor base station;

(b) Base stations without air conditioning such as Cuntong;

(c) The Acer station with limited space;

(d) Indoor coverage / distributed source station with DC power supply;

(e) Solar photovoltaic base stations in areas without commercial power or class III or IV power supply;

(f) The WLAN station of DC power supply scheme.

UPS AC power supply system for communication

UPS AC power supply system is mainly used in the AC main circuit of power supply and distribution system. The scenarios of UPS AC power supply system application in communication industry are as follows:

(a) Indoor coverage / distribution station with AC power supply;

(b) AC powered micro cellular station;

(c) Data room powered by embedded UPS;

(d) WLAN site of AC power supply scheme.

240V / 336v HVDC power supply system for communication

High voltage direct current power supply system (HVDC) for communication is a new power supply system applied in communication room at present. The voltage level of supporting battery pack is 240V and 336v, and the capacity of battery is usually 50ah-200ah.

In the fourth quarter, GAAP net sales decreased by 8% to US $4.6 billion, and basic sales decreased by 9%, in line with management expectations. For the whole year, the net sales volume of GAAP was 16.8 billion US dollars, down 9%; the basic sales volume decreased by 8%, which was also in line with the management's expectation.

GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter was $1.20, up 3% year-on-year; adjusted earnings per share (excluding restructuring and specific tax incentives) was $1.10, down 4%. The annual GAAP earnings per share was $3.24, down 13% year-on-year, higher than the expected value of $2.80 to $2.95; the adjusted earnings per share was $3.46, down 6%, higher than the expected value of $3.20 to $3.35.

Operating cash flow was strong in the quarter, up 2% to US $1.23 billion and US $3.08 billion, an increase of 3%.

Free cash flow was strong in the quarter, up 2% to US $1.02 billion and US $2.55 billion, up 6% for the whole year.

The restructuring and related measures of US $73 million were launched in this quarter, totaling US $304 million for the whole year. We continued to actively implement the comprehensive cost replacement plan to restore the previous adjusted EBIT margin.

It has achieved 64 consecutive years of dividend growth and plans to announce a dividend increase of 2 cents in 2021 after today's board meeting.

St. Louis, Missouri (November 3, 2020) - Emerson (New York Stock Exchange: EMR) today announced the company's fourth quarter and full year results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

GAAP net sales fell 8% in the fourth quarter, of which basic sales fell by 9%. Currency translation had a negative impact of 1%. The overall decline in sales was in line with the management's expectations, with the performance of automation solutions at the low end of expectations, while commercial and residential solutions were at a high level. Overall, the company's business demand in the North American market is still the most challenging, with a decline of no more than 20% (mid teens). The European market showed a medium single digit decline, while the Asian, Middle East and Africa markets recovered strongly with low single digit declines.

Emerson's fiscal year 2020 ended with an 11% decline in the base order rate for the three-month tracking period in September, in line with previous expectations for the second half of the year, as strong momentum in the residential market, life sciences, healthcare and food and beverage sectors was offset by continued weak demand from most other processes and discrete industries. It is worth noting that basic orders for commercial and residential solutions increased by 6% in the three-month tracking period, boosted by the resumption of growth in residential and large retail business and cold chain business orders.

The gross profit margin in the fourth quarter was 41.3%, down 150 basis points year on year, mainly due to the deleveraging of sales volume and portfolio effect. The profit margin before tax was 16.8%, while the profit margin before interest and tax was 17.7%, up 20 basis points and 30 basis points respectively. Excluding restructuring and related expenses, the adjusted EBIT margin was 19.3%, up 80 basis points, thanks to the accelerated implementation of cost reduction measures.

Based on GAAP, earnings per share for the quarter was $1.20, compared with $1.10 per share after adjustment. Earnings for the quarter benefited from continued restructuring and cost cutting initiatives.

Operating cash flow was $1.23 billion, up 2% year-on-year. The operating cash flow for the whole year was 3.08 billion US dollars, an increase of 3%. Free cash flow increased by 2% to US $1.02 billion in the quarter, resulting in a free cash flow conversion rate of 140%. The annual free cash flow was US $2.55 billion, an increase of 6%; due to the strict operation and implementation of the two business platforms, the conversion rate of free cash flow reached 128%.

"This year's performance has reversed significantly since March, as the new crown epidemic has hit all of our key markets." David n. Farr, Emerson's chairman and chief executive, said. "Despite unforeseen and rare challenges and economic environment, Emerson has made relatively adequate preparations and adjustments. As we said on investor day in February 2020, we have long been focusing on cost control measures and making annual plans for slow growth. In the face of increased uncertainty and economic stagnation, our well-developed regionalization strategy - to maximize the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of products and solutions in regional end markets - helps to maintain the integrity of our supply chain. Despite the challenges, we still exceeded our adjusted financial expectations for the second quarter in terms of sales, EBITDA and cash flow.

"We focus on ensuring the safety of water, safety and safety of our customers, as well as the safety and safety of our customers, and the safety and safety of our customers, and our business team focus on safety, safety and safety of our customers. I am very proud that our staff have the courage to meet the challenges and spare no effort to help our customers tide over the difficulties. As we enter the new financial year, we still have a lot to shoulder, but I want to thank our employees, customers, shareholders and board of directors for their strong commitment and support and for working with us through this turbulent period. "

Despite the fact that novel coronavirus pneumonia has not yet subsided, Emerson global team has been able to experience pro, safe and effective business in the current environment. All Emerson's offices and facilities are in normal operation, and employees are working safely and normally. "

Business platform performance

Automation solutions net sales fell 11% in the quarter, while base sales also fell 11%. Underlying sales fell 23% in the Americas and more than 20% in North America. Despite growth in life sciences, food and beverage and semiconductors, there was continued widespread demand.

Basic orders for the three-month follow-up fell 19% in September, reflecting continued weakness in most end markets except life sciences, healthcare, food and beverage and semiconductors. Geographically, the Americas continued to face challenges, down nearly 30%. Asia, the Middle East and Africa were down 11%, while Europe was down 8%. However, orders from China increased by 2%. Importantly, business inventory was converted earlier than expected, with a decrease of $400 million compared with the previous quarter, and the balance was about $4.7 billion. Overall, we believe that the automation solutions business has reached the bottom of the demand curve and is still hovering at the bottom. While the demand environment appears to be stabilizing, there is no clear sign of a pick-up in demand in key North American markets.

The EBIT margin of the business decreased 140 basis points to 17.0% as cost measures and price cost gains were offset by volume deleveraging and portfolio effects. Excluding restructuring and related expenses, the business adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 80 basis points to 18.7%, while the business adjusted EBITDA decreased by only 20 basis points to 23.5%. Restructuring and related initiatives totalled $52 million in the quarter and $244 million in the whole year.

Net sales of commercial and residential solutions fell 3% in the quarter, and basic sales also fell 3%. Underlying sales fell 1% in the Americas, reflecting improvements in residential and large retail channels. Similarly, basic sales in Europe fell slightly by 1%, offset by continued strong demand for heat pumps due to sustainability regulations and customer technology preferences. Base sales in Asia, the Middle East and Africa fell 13%, with China showing a low double-digit decline.

The 6% increase in basic orders in the three-month tracking period in September reflects a sharp rebound in the housing market and an initial recovery in the cold chain market. Meanwhile, as we enter the first quarter of 2021, the precision tools market remains relatively weak, but is improving.

Geographically, the North American market grew by 12% with a sharp rebound in the residential and large retail markets. In addition, the cold chain market showed signs of stabilizing. Orders fell 9% in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, while orders in China fell in low double digits. Demand for heat pump solutions continues to grow due to sustainability regulations and customer technology preferences, with European orders up 8%.

After business adjustment, EBIT margin decreased by 10 basis points to 20.7%, as deleveraging was effectively offset by cost cuts and price cost benefits. Excluding restructuring and related expenses, the business adjusted EBIT margin increased by 50 basis points to 22.1%, while the business adjusted EBITDA increased by 120 basis points to 26.6%. Restructuring and related initiatives totalled $21 million in the quarter and $52 million in the whole year.

Huawei William Xu's Speech at IEEE Flagship Conference GLOBECOM 2020

[Shenzhen, China, December 17, 2020] At the recent 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE GLOBECOM), upon invitation, William Xu, Huawei Director of the Board and President of the Institute of Strategic Research, delivered a keynote speech entitled The Future of Intelligent Connectivity: Challenges and Directions.

IEEE GLOBECOM is one of the major annual academic conferences organized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to promote comprehensive innovation of communications.

In his speech, Mr. Xu described 5.5G as "the next step towards realizing our vision for the mobile industry, which is to meet the requirements for the transformation from the Internet of Everything to the Intelligent Internet of Everything." He also called upon the entire industry to embrace academic diversity and openness and expand the collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutes to jointly promote the development of basic theories and technologies.

5.5G Is the Next Step for the Mobile Industry

The development of 5G depends on investment in the short term, ecosystem in the medium term, and technology evolution in the long term. During 5G's rapid commercial scale-up, the feedback from both within the industry and from vertical industries promotes the upgrade and expansion of 5G applications to provide more diversified connections with improved quality and "bring the society from the Internet of Everything to the Intelligent Internet of Everything".

"5.5G is the next step in our vision for the mobile industry," said Mr. Xu. It is an enhancement and extension of the three standard 5G scenarios defined by the ITU — enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC), and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). 5.5G will further transcend these three application scenarios with three newly introduced capabilities — Uplink Centric Broadband Communication (UCBC), Real-Time Broadband Communication (RTBC), and Harmonized Communication and Sensing (HCS), going beyond the original three application scenarios to six to meet various industry requirements.

Mr. Xu went on to highlight the three technological requirements to develop 5.5G. "5.5G is originated from 5G and therefore must be compatible with all 5G devices. We must optimize the usage patterns of sub-100 GHz spectrum resources to support on-demand flexible deployment across frequency bands. 5.5G must also be deeply integrated with AI to improve air interfaces, networks, and services while meeting the requirements for diversified networks and energy consumption management."

Rise to New Challenges and Push the Limitations of Theoretical Frameworks

Driven by strong requirements imposed on AI, connection speeds will increase by 20 times and computing capability by nearly 100 times by 2030. This means enormous challenges for the mobile industry in continuously improving connectivity and computing capability. At the same time, the acceleration of digital transformation across business domains will inevitably lead data centers and networks to scale up significantly, increasing the pressure on the industry to improve energy saving and carbon neutrality.

Mr. Xu also emphasized the urgency and importance of finding new theories and building the mathematical foundations that can break through the theoretical framework to enable more data to be exchanged within limited bandwidth and increase connectivity and computing efficiency. New technologies, such as semantic communications, AI federated learning, and approximate computing, have already shown the society their potential in enabling them to achieve this.

Semantic communications seemed unattainable for more than 70 years until machine learning made it not only a possibility but also an emerging topic of development. If realized, the "Shannon theory" of semantic communications will enable the transfer of a terrific amount of information only with a few bits. AI federated learning enables algorithm training to be widely distributed onto a startling number of nodes to achieve a higher performance, avoiding the transfer of local data to ensure privacy. As the adoption of 5G continues to scale up, the convergence between communications and computing will steadily grow to accelerate the maturity of AI federated learning. Approximate computing offers the industry a new way of balancing power consumption and performance with an approach different from traditional computing. This technology will significantly improve energy efficiency with well-balanced accuracy and approximation.

Academic Diversity and Openness Promote the Development of Basic Theories and Technologies

Connectivity constitutes the cornerstone of the ICT industry, and we can never overestimate the power of connectivity. Now, the society is so dependent on the connectivity that it has already become a necessity in our lives and the fabric of our society. The Intelligent Internet of Everything requires all parties to promote the technological development of 5.5G and other technologies together through collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutes.

Diversity and openness have always been the driving force behind technological progress. We must continue to uphold this idea of openness and diversity to build and share digital ecosystems. Before concluding his speech, Mr. Xu also called on the industry to seize the opportunity of digital transformation and build an intelligent world together.