Ericsson-LG Enterprise Global Partner Conference (GPC) is an important annual Ericsson-LG Enterprise event that is filled with opportunities for executive networking, sales strategy discussions and business development. It is also a great opportunity to celebrate our partnership and recognize the success of our peers.
Global Partner Conference 2019
01.Global Partner Conference 2019 - 'iPECS, in it to WIN'
This year’s Ericsson-LG Enterprise Global Partner Conference (GPC) was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam welcoming over 115 delegates representing more than 50 different partner companies from 26 countries world-wide. The event was held from 29th of October to the 1st of November. “iPECS, in it to WIN” was the theme chosen for this year’s annual Global Partner Conference.
Delegates were announced with a passionate vision that we are ready and are in it to win. The ecosystem of iPECS Cloud inspired and motivated the momentum created around the iPECS Communication solution.
Ericsson-LG Enterprise CEO, Patrick Johansson delivered the keynote about the importance of iPECS global partnership and readiness of the iPECS’ latest innovations that made the portfolio complete and we are now ready for the victory.
At the gala dinner, to celebrate our achievements, we gave recognitions and delivered gratitude to our partners who have demonstrated outstanding performance in 2019. The greatest honor, Ericsson-LG Enterprise Global Partner of the Year, was awarded to ‘Pragma Distribution (UK)’. And the regional awards were presented to:
1. Vertical Communications (USA) – Americas Partner of the year
2. Aria Technologies Australia (Australia) – Asia Pacific Partner of the Year
3. Promelit Communication System SRL (Italy) – European Partner of the Year
4. Bezeq International (Israel) – MEA Partner of the Year
Ahed Alkhatib, Ericsson-LG Enterprise VP Global Sales highlighted and marked the business vision by stating “The future of collaboration, it is all about the customer experience.”. The integrated microservices with collaboration communication in its center, customers will look for consistent level of service and soon will demand much more which we need to put all resources and attention to it for us to live in the future, being prepared for success.
Ericsson-LG Enterprise took this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and recognized the best partners around the world, while enjoying the moment to share future business growth engines within the holistic portfolio of iPECS solutions.
Nha trang - Napolitan of the East, The Mediterranean of Vietnam
Nha trang’s beach is the most beautiful beach in Vietnam, called the “Napolitan of the East” and “The Mediterranean of Vietnam.” The six-kilometer-long, spacious beach is covered with fine sand, and the green palm trees stand everywhere, serving as a shield to cool off from the hot sun.
Several resorts, such as Beanpul, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandala, as well as amusement parks and water parks are located on urban and coastal islands, while the most beautiful streets of Najang are the Chuanfu Street along the beach and the Pacific Coast Highway in Vietnam.
InterContinental Nha Trang, Vietnam
“A space that presents the best time for the best.”
Located in the heart of Vietnam’s southern coast and maritime city, InterContinental Nah Trang is a luxury beach resort with 279 guest rooms, suites, excellent dinning and spa therapy. Sit in a beautiful bay where the blue ocean covers the golden sandy beaches, and enjoy the romance of a dream away from the everyday life of InterContinental’s fame and local appeal of Vietnam.
Essential Tips
Transportation
In Vietnam, it is not recommend to use public transportation when traveling due to safety reasons. Therefore, taxi, cyclo, or on foot is recommend when traveling to places in short distance.
Taxi
The most popular transportation among tourists.
There are several taxi companies, but the most famous and safe companies are the Green Mailinh, the White Binasun, and the Blue-printed Quoc Te.
The starting rate varies slightly depending on the size and type of taxi from 4,000 VND to 9,000 VND.
It is recommended to use a small taxi with a low starting rate to go nearby places, and a large taxi with a high starting rate to go a little further. It is not difficult to grab a taxi, however, since most taxi drivers are not good at English, it is the fastest and most accurate to show the address in the local language of your destination or explain it to a large hotel or shopping mall around them.
*Tip1: It’s better to prepare a small bill in advance. Be sure to check the change because you often don’t receive the change properly!
*Tip2: Do not pay by the taxi meter, discuss the pre-board fare, especially when traveling from the airport.
Cyclo
It is worth a ride when tourists make a short move in the city.
Before boarding, the route, the destination, travel time, and fare need to be arranged with the driver. The fare is not fixed, so bargaining is a must.
Fare: 100,000 – 150,000 VND (10 – 15 min.)
*Tip1: It is better to say ‘no’ when the driver offers to stop by somewhere or suggests to go in a different route since there can be extra charges when getting off Cyclo.
*Tip2: There is a city bus, but it is difficult for travelers to use. You can rent a motorcycle and drive it yourself, but it is not recommended due to lack of traffic lights or poor road conditions.
City Bus
No. 1 (Route: 18 km / 22 stations / 15 min. interval, Operates 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)
BINH TAN → VO THI SAU → TO HIEU → TRUONG SON → PHUOC LONG → LE HONG PHONG → MA VONG → DUONG 23/10 → QL1A → TINH LO 2 → THANH
No. 2 (Route: 22 km / 25 stations / 15 min. interval, Operates 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)
BINH TAN Bus Station → TRAN PHU → HUNG VUONG → LE THAN TON → QUANG TRUNG → TRAN QUY CAP → MA VONG → DUONG 23/10 (Long sun temple) → THAN
No. 4 (Route: 13 km / 24 stations / 10-15 min. interval, Operates 5:15 a.m.- 6:10 p.m.)
Hòn Xện → Nguyễn Dữ → Phạm Văn Đồng → Tháp Bà → đường 2/4 → Quang Trung → Lý Thánh Tôn → Ngã 6 → Lê Thánh Tôn → Nguyễn Thiện Thuật → Trần Quang Khải → Trần Phú → Cầu Đá → Cảng Vinpearl và Ngược Lại(Vin birl)
No. 6 (Route: 12km / 21 stations / 20 min. interval, Operates 4:40 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.)
Chợ Lương Sơn và Ngược Lại→ QL1A → Nhà Máy sợi → Trường Mẫu Giáo TW 2 → Nguyễn Xiễn → đường 2/4 → Quang Trung →Yersin → Mã Vòng → đường 23/10 →Khu đô thị Vĩnh Điềm Trung (Big C)
In Vietnam, it is not recommend to use public transportation when traveling due to safety reasons. Therefore, taxi, cyclo, or on foot is recommend when traveling to places in short distance.
Taxi
The most popular transportation among tourists.
There are several taxi companies, but the most famous and safe companies are the Green Mailinh, the White Binasun, and the Blue-printed Quoc Te.
The starting rate varies slightly depending on the size and type of taxi from 4,000 VND to 9,000 VND.
It is recommended to use a small taxi with a low starting rate to go nearby places, and a large taxi with a high starting rate to go a little further. It is not difficult to grab a taxi, however, since most taxi drivers are not good at English, it is the fastest and most accurate to show the address in the local language of your destination or explain it to a large hotel or shopping mall around them.
*Tip1: It’s better to prepare a small bill in advance. Be sure to check the change because you often don’t receive the change properly!
*Tip2: Do not pay by the taxi meter, discuss the pre-board fare, especially when traveling from the airport.
Cyclo
It is worth a ride when tourists make a short move in the city.
Before boarding, the route, the destination, travel time, and fare need to be arranged with the driver. The fare is not fixed, so bargaining is a must.
Fare: 100,000 – 150,000 VND (10 – 15 min.)
*Tip1: It is better to say ‘no’ when the driver offers to stop by somewhere or suggests to go in a different route since there can be extra charges when getting off Cyclo.
*Tip2: There is a city bus, but it is difficult for travelers to use. You can rent a motorcycle and drive it yourself, but it is not recommended due to lack of traffic lights or poor road conditions.
City Bus
No. 1 (Route: 18 km / 22 stations / 15 min. interval, Operates 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)
BINH TAN → VO THI SAU → TO HIEU → TRUONG SON → PHUOC LONG → LE HONG PHONG → MA VONG → DUONG 23/10 → QL1A → TINH LO 2 → THANH
No. 2 (Route: 22 km / 25 stations / 15 min. interval, Operates 5:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)
BINH TAN Bus Station → TRAN PHU → HUNG VUONG → LE THAN TON → QUANG TRUNG → TRAN QUY CAP → MA VONG → DUONG 23/10 (Long sun temple) → THAN
No. 4 (Route: 13 km / 24 stations / 10-15 min. interval, Operates 5:15 a.m.- 6:10 p.m.)
Hòn Xện → Nguyễn Dữ → Phạm Văn Đồng → Tháp Bà → đường 2/4 → Quang Trung → Lý Thánh Tôn → Ngã 6 → Lê Thánh Tôn → Nguyễn Thiện Thuật → Trần Quang Khải → Trần Phú → Cầu Đá → Cảng Vinpearl và Ngược Lại(Vin birl)
No. 6 (Route: 12km / 21 stations / 20 min. interval, Operates 4:40 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.)
Chợ Lương Sơn và Ngược Lại→ QL1A → Nhà Máy sợi → Trường Mẫu Giáo TW 2 → Nguyễn Xiễn → đường 2/4 → Quang Trung →Yersin → Mã Vòng → đường 23/10 →Khu đô thị Vĩnh Điềm Trung (Big C)
Climate / Temperatures / Rainfall
In October, the lowest temperature is 21.9°C and the highest temperature is 28.6°C.
Clothing Tips: It is recommended to travel in thin clothes. It doesn’t rain often, but it is better to carry a small umbrella at all times just in case.
The difference in the lowest and highest temperature is 6-7°C with an average rainfall of 130.7mm of 9 days.
October Weather Forecast
Currency
1EUR = 25,803 VND (as of August 19th, 2019)
1USD = 23,211 VND (as of August 19th, 2019)
The official currency : VND (Dong)
Electrical Current
Electrical supply is 127V, 50Hz AC & 220V, 50Hz AC. Vietnam uses the standard European (round-pronged) plugs.
Language
Vietnamese is Vietnam’s official language.
Drinking Water
Although Vietnam’s water supply is relatively well-maintained, it is recommended to purchase bottled water for sanitary reasons.
In October, the lowest temperature is 21.9°C and the highest temperature is 28.6°C.
Clothing Tips: It is recommended to travel in thin clothes. It doesn’t rain often, but it is better to carry a small umbrella at all times just in case.
The difference in the lowest and highest temperature is 6-7°C with an average rainfall of 130.7mm of 9 days.
October Weather Forecast
Currency
1EUR = 25,803 VND (as of August 19th, 2019)
1USD = 23,211 VND (as of August 19th, 2019)
The official currency : VND (Dong)
Electrical Current
Electrical supply is 127V, 50Hz AC & 220V, 50Hz AC. Vietnam uses the standard European (round-pronged) plugs.
Language
Vietnamese is Vietnam’s official language.
Drinking Water
Although Vietnam’s water supply is relatively well-maintained, it is recommended to purchase bottled water for sanitary reasons.
