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TCL Makes the TIME World’s Best Companies 2023 and Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Lists
Honors abound for TCL at the tail end of 2023. The global consumer electronics and smart technology company was recently recognized as one of TIME World’s Best Companies 2023 and Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 for its achievements in employee satisfaction and engagement, revenue growth, and its Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG).
Founded in 1981, TCL has display panels, TVs, home comfort, and mobile devices listed under its brand. Today, TCL operates 32 manufacturing bases and 48 R&D centers worldwide with products and services in over 160 countries. This marks the first time TCL has joined the TIME World’s Best Companies list and the third consecutive year it has made the Forbes World’s Best Employers list. This year, TCL ranked 604 on the TIME list and 582 on the Forbes list.
The TIME World’s Best Companies list is determined by a comprehensive analysis conducted by Statista Inc. to identify the top-performing global companies for investors, employees, and the planet. The Forbes World’s Best Employers list, also based on a comprehensive analysis by Statista, Inc., surveyed more than 170,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational companies and institutions. Employees rate their companies based on criteria like “talent development, remote working options, parental leave benefits, diversity, work-life balance and pride in the product or services the company offers,” according to Forbes.
“We are honored to be awarded by both TIME and Forbes for our efforts in safeguarding the rights and interests of our employees, facilitating steady growth as well as promoting sustainable practices – all of which speak highly of our dedication to talent development,” said Yuki Wei, Vice President of TCL Technology, in a press release. “TCL will continue to improve the lives and experiences of our employees, customers and those in markets in which we operate by fostering an exciting and positive work environment, constantly refining our efforts on ESG topics.”
Hikvision Expands Security Solutions with New Network Speakers Line
AIoT security solutions company Hikvision has introduced a new line of audio capabilities to its product offerings. The line includes a diverse range of network speakers that span the network horn, ceiling, cabinet, and column models. Each product is designed to meet unique application needs across numerous environments.
Hikvision’s network speakers offer a range of broadcast modes, including live broadcast, scheduled broadcast, alarm linkage broadcast, and emergency mustering linked broadcast. These speakers can be used in a variety of applications, from security to paging and notifications, background music, and announcements. Synchronized audio and video responses to potential threats or incidents amplify alarm systems and enhance overall security measures.
These network speakers are compatible with the HikCentral Professional software, network video recorders (NVRs), or third-party platforms. The interface is user-friendly and supports batch device addition and upgrades, as well as remote management.
VANKYO Introduces the Vista T4 Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector
VANKYO, a provider of visual display products, today debuted its new VISTA T4 ultra short throw laser projector at Best Buy. The high-end projector is powered by ALPD 4.0, an advanced triple-laser that ensures images are high-quality in terms of brightness, contrast, color accuracy, and are speckle-free.
The VISTA T4 has a color gamut of 107 percent of Rec.2020, as well as a substantial contrast ratio of 3000:1. Native 4K resolution along with MEMC to depict smooth and precise motion, and HDR10+ to augment the colors and contrast, enhance the visual experience by ensuring image clarity, detail, and sharpness. It reaches 2100 ANSI lumens without using too much energy, increasing light efficiency by 46 percent when compared to traditional RGB-based projectors. The newest offering from VANKYO also has a lifespan of 20,000 hours thanks to its thermal stability and an IP5X dustproof rating.
The UST projector has a throw ratio of 0.233, making it versatile for a number of room dimensions. The VANKYO VISTA T4 comes with a total 60W speaker that is equipped with 2.0 Channels, Dolby Audio, and a dedicated DTS to bring a dynamic, immersive experience to any home. Connectivity options include 3x HDMI, a built-in USB port, a multimedia player, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual Wi-Fi, USB, S/PDIF, and a 3.5mm jack.
The VISTA T4 retails for $3,499.
