MEXICO CITY, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei received the Global Mobile (GLOMO) LATAM award yesterday for Social Impact in Latin America for its Tech4Nature – Dzilam de Bravo Nature Reserve project in Yucatan, Mexico. The GLOMO, which was awarded by GSMA at M360 LATAM 2026, recognizes the project's contribution to environmental conservation for using technology to protect jaguars in the reserve.
Under the Tech4Nature global partnership between International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Huawei TECH4ALL, the Mexico project uses advanced technological tools to monitor and preserve the natural habitat of the jaguar, an iconic and endangered species in Yucatan.
"This recognition reflects the power of technology when it is put to the service of people and the planet," said Samira Herrera, Communications and Public Relations Director for Huawei Mexico. "Tech4Nature Mexico is an example of how cross-sector collaboration can generate a tangible positive impact on communities and biodiversity conservation."
The project, which began in 2022 and is currently in its second phase, is the result of collaboration between IUCN, Huawei, the Government of the State of Yucatán, C Minds, Yucatan Polytechnic University (UPY), and the local community of Dzilam de Bravo. The solution integrates AI-powered species detection and individual identification, community-led monitoring and governance, and cross-sector collaboration across government, academia, civil society, and the private sector.
"Tech4Nature Mexico demonstrates that the true potential of technology lies in transforming data into coordination, collective action, and public policies for the protection of nature. Through multi-sectoral collaboration focused on communities and human rights, the initiative puts tools such as artificial intelligence at the service of the ecosystems that sustain our economies and our future," said Regina Cervera, Project Coordinator for Tech4Nature México from AI for Climate at C Minds.
Since project launch, 26 camera traps and 60 acoustic devices deployed in the reserve have identified more than 147 species, 40 of which are endangered. Crucially, the system has identified 16 individual jaguars, providing key information for understanding the behavior, movement, and conservation measures that can protect the species, which is key to the environmental balance of the reserve.
Huawei's cloud-based solutions are used to process and analyze field data. As well as video footage of the jaguars, more than 100,000 images and 600,000 audio recordings have been captured and automatically analyzed by the system, strengthening the monitoring of local fauna and the ecosystems they inhabit. The resulting data-driven insights enable a better understanding of the ecosystem and more efficient decision-making for biodiversity conservation that reaches into public policy. Beyond the ecological data, the landscape-level impacts are visible – the protected area has expanded from 69,000 to 104,000 hectares.
Technologies such as AI, cloud storage, and data analytics have enabled the Tech4Nature Mexico project to create a sustainable scientific conservation model that combines scientific innovation with community participation. Alongside these technologies, Huawei's wireless connectivity solutions are a key aspect of environmental data transmission in Tech4Nature projects, a theme that resonated at M360 LATAM 2026. The event on May 13 and 14 brought together regional and global leaders from across the tech ecosystem, mobile networks, governments, and connected industries to debate how to harness the power of technology – and work towards a better future for all. The GLOMO LATAM Awards celebrate the changemakers that redefine technology, connectivity and social advancement in the region. The award for the TechNature Mexico project recognizes the solution for its innovation and ability to generate significant social and environmental benefits for Latin America.
With Tech4Nature Mexico, Huawei reaffirms its commitment to using technology as a tool to build a more sustainable and inclusive future, driving projects that contribute to environmental protection and community development.
About Tech4Nature
Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) launched the Tech4Nature global partnership in 2020 to scale up success in nature conservation through technological innovation. Aligned with Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative and the IUCN Green List, Tech4Nature has supported 13 projects in 11 countries with tailored solutions to conservation challenges.
Huawei X account: https://x.com/huawei_tech4all?lang=en
Learn more about TECH4ALL: https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all
Learn more about Tech4Nature: https://tech4nature.iucngreenlist.org/
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Huawei and Partners Receive GSMA Global Mobile LATAM Award for Tech4Nature Mexico Project to Protect Jaguars
SHENZHEN, China, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo today announced a milestone collaboration with the talented filmmaker Sam Kolder to present "The Garden Route", a cinematic short film shot entirely on the latest vivo X300 Ultra – offering an immersive portrait of South Africa's natural beauty. Filmed along the region's shifting coastlines and open expanses – part of a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve – the film captures a journey shaped by movement, friendship and discovery. Created using only X300 Ultra, without relying on Sam Kolder's usual traditional camera equipment, this collaboration signals a new chapter in what mobile filmmaking can be, when the distance between creator and moment begins to disappear.
Redefining What a Camera Can Be
Traditional imaging tools often require careful framing, adjustment, and refinement to achieve perfection. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared vision: to empower creators with innovative tools like the vivo ZEISS Co-engineered Imaging System, which brings professional-grade imaging capabilities into the moment—bridging the gap between creativity and technology. As part of vivo's commitment to user-oriented innovation, X300 Ultra is designed with demanding creators in mind – supporting a cinematic-style workflow through the co-engineering of advanced optics with ZEISS, refined imaging algorithms, and system-level optimization, all built into a device that fits in your pocket.
A Filmmaker's Creative Vision, Uninterrupted
For those who follow his work, Sam Kolder's films have never really been about where he goes, but how it feels like being there. Blending travel, lifestyle and adventure into deeply personal narratives, his work is defined by fluid movement, intuitive transitions, and a quiet sense of presence within each frame. For this project, he arrived in South Africa with no traditional camera kit. Just his team, the open road, and a couple of X300 Ultra devices.
Setting aside his usual camera arsenal entirely, the assignment became a creative experiment as much as a production. "I thought leaving my cameras behind would make the job harder. It ended up being a liberation. Stripping away the technical barriers let me be fully present with my friends and the raw beauty of this place," said Kolder.
The film moves through the Garden Route the way Kolder experiences it – not as a sequence of destinations, but as moments that unfold and disappear just as quickly. Ancient cliff faces and crashing coastlines, kelp forests and stretches of quiet savannah, wildlife undisturbed and landscapes that feel unchanged by time. The intent was not to explain this land, but to inhabit it – transforming fleeting, unscripted moments into a cinematic work that feels less like it was produced, and more like it was lived.
No Heavy Setups. No Distance from the Moment.
What enabled this approach was X300 Ultra's ability to support a cinema‑style workflow in a single device – minimizing weight, setup time, and interruption compared to professional camera systems. Kolder noted the natural bokeh rendered by ZEISS Triple Prime Lenses, while both telephoto extenders proved to be a key creative asset – delivering background separation and subject isolation that approach what Kolder is used to achieving with his DSLR setups, while maintaining consistent quality across focal lengths. The device also demonstrated strong low-light performance, maintaining image clarity and minimizing noise in challenging lighting conditions.
With the core functionality inspired by a professional camera and Log recording built into the device, X300 Ultra delivered footage with the color depth and dynamic range suitable for professional color grading workflows – giving Kolder's team complete post-production flexibility from footage captured entirely in the field, on a single device. "It's the first time I've felt that a phone manufacturer has actually thought about what professional filmmakers need," said Kolder. "Everything we needed was in the box."
Cinematic Power in Your Pocket, Built for How Creators Actually Work
Prioritizing the complete creative workflow, X300 Ultra empowers storytelling by simplifying technical complexity, enabling creators to capture life as it happens, without compromise. Central to this capability is the industry-leading ZEISS Master Lenses Collection – a versatile, professional-grade imaging system that offers a set of prime focal lengths, including the 14 mm ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera, 35 mm ZEISS Documentary Camera, 85 mm ZEISS Gimbal-Grade APO Telephoto Camera. Telephoto reach is further extended with the 400 mm Equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra or the 200 mm equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2, all of which were spotlighted throughout the film.
Beyond the optics, X300 Ultra gives filmmakers granular control over the entire video workflow. Features like Multi-Focal 4K 120 fps 10-bit Log Video, which provides the expansive dynamic range needed and deep color depth needed for professional color grading in post-production. The high-spec video capability is complemented by the All-New vivo Color Science, an end-to-end system that renders rich, layered depth recreating the feel of classic optics and delivering film-like color performance. The entire experience is brought together in the All-New Pro Video Mode, which presents a camera-grade user interface and supports real-time 3D LUT monitoring, allowing the crew to preview and focus on creative composition.
This cohesive software is matched by hardware built for the realities of filmmaking in motion. Advanced gimbal-level OIS ensures that handheld shots remain stable and composed, a crucial feature for the dynamic, on-the-go shooting style seen in the film. For creators focused on an HDR workflow, the device supports recording in Multi-Focal 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision Video, providing a streamlined path for creating vibrant, high-dynamic range footage. The professional ecosystem is completed by the vivo SmallRig Pro Video Rig Kit, a toolkit that offers superior stability and accessory mounting options, transforming X300 Ultra into a fully integrated pro-grade tool.
Because the most powerful stories aren't staged – they're happening all around us. This collaboration with Sam Kolder marks a shift in cinematic storytelling, beyond technical innovation. When technology no longer stands between the creator and the experience, what remains are the things that have always mattered most – the people, the places, and the moments worth holding onto. With vivo X300 Ultra, cinema doesn't just fit in your pocket; it puts you back in the moment.
Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc0z9bQGwkY
About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-oriented value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company's core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.
While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.
*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo's mission to create value for society.
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vivo x Sam Kolder: A Cinematic Journey Across the Landscape of South Africa with X300 Ultra
vivo x Sam Kolder: A Cinematic Journey Across the Landscape of South Africa with X300 Ultra
vivo x Sam Kolder: A Cinematic Journey Across the Landscape of South Africa with X300 Ultra
vivo x Sam Kolder: A Cinematic Journey Across the Landscape of South Africa with X300 Ultra
