Today’s Newspaper Cuttings
Today’s news online Independent.com.mt Vodafone offer the new nanoSIM – Vodafone direct Nano SIM arrives before iPhone 5 – Vodafone direct Go plc, BMIT sign up for Microsoft Innovation Centre – Go direct New Melita products with faster speeds – Melita direct
di-ve.com Go cannot decide about Forthnet share issue yet – Go direct GO customers can follow UEFA Champions’ League on phone – Go direct Melita’s fibre power – Melita direct
Josannecassar.com HSBC employees complete thriatlon for Malta Community Chest Fund – HSBC CSR
Gozonews.com BOV supports Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot in Gozo – BOV CSR The Art & Life of George Fenech 1926 – 2011 opens in Gozo – BOV CSR
Vodafone in the news
CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: INDEPENDENT.COM DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2012
04 October 2012
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Vodafone offers the new nanoSIM Article published on 04 October 2012
Vodafone announced the availability of the new nanoSIM cards as of Monday 1st October. The nanoSIM is the smallest SIM form factor on the market. With the introduction of the nanoSIM, measuring 12.3 x 8.8mm and a thickness reduced to a mere 0.7mm; about 30 per cent smaller than the microSIM; the manufacturers now have the opportunity to produce devices that are thinner and more appealing, achieving a better balance between the need for powerful components and a slim design. “The nanoSIM is so slim and tiny that you might only be able to handle it with tweezers,� said Karl Galea, Terminals Senior Executive from Vodafone Malta. The nanoSIM will still be delivered in an ID-1 frame, just like most plug-in and microSIM cards yet it is unique in thickness which means that it cannot be cut down to size from a microSIM.
CLIENT: VODAFONE DIRECT MEDIUM: TIMESOFMALTA.COM DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Nano SIM arrives before iPhone 5 Vodafone Malta made the new nano SIM cards available earlier this week, ready for the arrival of devices like Apple’s iPhone 5. Vodafone is the official communications partner for Apple in Malta but there is still no word on the official availability of the iPhone 5 locally. The nano SIM measures just 12.3 x 8.8 mm and a mere 0.7 mm thick, making it about 30 per cent smaller than the micro SIM. Vodafone said the nano SIM will still be delivered in an ID-1 frame, just like most plug-in and micro SIM cards yet it is unique in thickness which means that it cannot be cut down to size from a micro SIM. We were was able to test the new nano SIM on an older iPhone and it worked perfectly. Some consumers have already bought the iPhone 5 from overseas and even tried to cut down a micro SIM to fit the nano SIM size.
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CLIENT: GO DIRECT MEDIUM: DI-VE.COM DATE: 1 OCTOBER 2012
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CLIENT: GO DIRECT MEDIUM: TIMESOFMALTA.COM DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Go plc, BMIT sign up for Microsoft Innovation Centre Go and BMIT have become partners of the Microsoft Innovation Centre following an agreement with Microsoft Malta. Microsoft Innovation Centres are state-of-the-art technology facilities that foster active collaboration on innovative research, technology and software solutions, involving a combination of government, academia and industry participants. Only around 110 MICs exist in more than 40 countries worldwide which have reached 1.1 million students and ICT professionals in the past few years. As the primary resource responsible for all phases of the MIC project, Microsoft Malta is responsible for the initial setup, management and supervision of the components, co-funding, and provision of human and educational resources, training assistance, business development, and other support. “Microsoft Innovation Centres are jointly operated by Microsoft and its partners,” MIC business development manager Edward Portelli explained. “While each centre tunes its programmes to the local needs of the country where it operates, all MIC services seek to accelerate technology advances and stimulate local software economies through skills and professional training, industry partnerships and innovation.” The Microsoft Innovation Center in Malta will focus on programmes that develop the latest technical and business skills, the promotion of entrepreneurship by providing mentorship and logistical support to start-ups and innovative projects, and promoting innovation locally and overseas. The MoU was signed by Microsoft country manager Adrianna Zammit, Go chief executive Yiannos Michaelides, and BMIT chief executive Christian Sammut.
CLIENT: MELITA DIRECT MEDIUM: DI-VE.COM DATE: 2 OCTOBER 2012
CLIENT: MELITA DIRECT MEDIUM: TIMESOFMALTA.COM DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
New Melita products with faster speeds Melita’s customers will enjoy better broadband internet speeds as the company breaks new ground with fresh internet products offering faster download speeds. Melita has established 30 megabits per second as the minimum entry level download speed for bundle subscribers with immediate effect on TV-internet-telephony bundle subscriptions. This is the first product of its kind in Malta, a result of the strength of Melita’s cable infrastructure. Other internet providers in Malta employ a slower ADSL technology which promises theoretical speeds of up to 35 Mbps in selected localities. Along with video-on-demand, high definition channels and practically unlimited calls from home, Melita’s Home Entertainment Pack will now offer fast download speeds of up to 30 megabits per second, from €30 per month. Customers signing up to the fibre-powered Home Entertainment Pack until the end of October will also get a free upgrade to 60 megabits per second until the end of January, with an additional charge of €6 applying from February. Customers may revert to the 30 megabit speed at no charge by filling an online form by January 15. Information is available at www.melita.com.
CLIENT: HSBC DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 2 OCTOBER 2012
CLIENT: HSBC DIRECT MEDIUM: JOSANNECASSAR.COM DATE: 2 OCTOBER 2012
CLIENT: BOV CSR MEDIUM: GOZONEWS.COM DATE: 3 OCTOBER 2012
BOV supports Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ in Gozo Published on Wednesday, 3, October, 2012 at 18:08 in Gozo News | No Comments
Bank of Valletta said that it has positioned itself as one of the leading patrons of cultural activities organised in Gozo and is once again supporting “Turandot” by Puccini held at Opera Theatre Aurora on Saturday 13th October 2012 in Victoria, Gozo. This event will be the curtain raiser for the theatrical season 2012/2013, which happens to be held on the 35th anniversary of one of the leading opera houses on the Maltese Islands. A cast of star-quality and international singers are being contracted to interpret skillfully the main roles in Turandot. The world-renowned soprano Maria Guleghina will honour the Maltese Islands by travelling all the way from New York’s Metropolitan to star as Turandot in this masterpiece. As in previous years, the theatre has secured the services of the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra which will be directed by conductor Colin Attard. “Turandot” is the tale of a prince’s wooing of an icy princess and the riddles he must solve to win her hand. Get swept up in the music that’s delighted audiences for generations. Tickets may be booked by telephone on 21559452, 21562974 or by email on info@leone.org. Further information can be obtained from www.teatruaurora.com.
CLIENT: BOV CSR MEDIUM: GOZONEWS.COM DATE: 3 OCTOBER 2012
‘The Art & Life of George Fenech’ 1926-2011 opens in Gozo Published on Wednesday, 3, October, 2012 at 18:03 in Gozo News | No Comments
‘ The Art and Life of George Fenech 1926-2011′ is a series of exhibitions, supported by Bank of Valletta, which have been taking place around the Maltese islands in memory of the late renowned artist George Fenech. The last of the three exhibitons is taking place at the Ministry for Gozo Exhibition Hall in St Francis Square, Victoria and was inaugurated by Federick Azzopardi, Parliamentary Assistant within the Ministry for Gozo. Born in Mellieha in January 1926, the artist started painting as a child. He then studied under the guidance of Vincent Apap and Emvin Cremona at the Malta Government School of Art. After winning a scholarship, he moved on to study at the Reggia di Belle Arti in Rome.Highly influenced by his surroundings, Fenech’s works include myriad subjects. He painted still-lifes, portraits and landscapes – mostly influenced by the farmhouses and valleys that surround his birth place. In July 1977, Fenech was also commissioned to design a set of 2 stamps for MaltaPost featuring “Is-Salini” and “Ta’ lIsperanza.” A collection of George Fenech’s paintings has been put together in a publication launched at the National Museum of Fine Arts. This book is the first comprehensive study on his art and life. The exhibition will remain open until Sunday, the 21st of October during office hours More details can be obtained by visiting the website.