The recently launched TransLog logo designed by BPC.
Translog Awards has launched the logo for its first edition, being held later this year, which will recognise the achievements of companies and individuals operating in transport and logistics in, from, or to Malta,
The logo is composed of a metamorphosis of the Maltese cross, each part forming a graphic, namely the red delta wing (air transportation); the grey bow of a ship (maritime transhipment) and blue shapes representing hills (overland transport).
TransLog is being organised by Support and Supply Management Group (SSM), which operates offices in Malta, the UK and the United Arab Emirates, and BPC International Limited, which is responsible for sponsorship management, branding, media communications, event organisation and planning.
The transport, logistics and supply chain sector offers employment for about 25,000 employees. The event is supported by HSBC Bank Malta.
Participation in the awards is free of charge. The deadline for participation is August 28. The awards ceremony will be held in October.
www.translogawards.com
Qlik launches new app for business users
Qlik has introduced Qlik Sense Desktop, a free version of its simple drag-and-drop interface which allows business users to create interactive visualisations, reports and dashboards.
Qlik Sense Desktop allows these to be saved as local files to be shared and opened by other users. Novice users can get started by simply dragging an Excel document right into the application or by tapping into multiple data sources used within the business.
Qlik Sense Desktop is free for personal and business use, with no limits on the number of apps that can be created and no restrictions on file sharing.
The complete Qlik Sense offering, expected to be available in September 2014, will be server-based.
Qlik’s partner in Malta is iMovo.
www.imovo.com.mt
Fimbank awarded TFR gold medal
Fimbank has been awarded a gold medal for Best Factoring Institution in this year’s TFR Excellence Awards. The award, which recognises leading performers in trade services, refers to Fimbank’s “continued excellence in delivering efficiency and quality to its customers”.
Meanwhile, London Forfaiting (LFC), another member of the Fimbank Group, was also presented with a gold medal for Best Forfaiting Institution. Both Fimbank and LFC received TFR’s gold medal award for the third year running.
TFR is a leading international trade finance magazine, read by and featuring the market’s key banks, credit insurers, corporates, traders, law firms, brokers and consultants. TFR award winners are voted for by TFR’s readers, with input from impartial members of the TFR advisory board.
MSV Life selects Munich Re/Allfinanz software
MSV Life will be using Allfinanz Interview Server software from Munich Re Automation Solutions Ltd to speed up new business growth and improve customer acquisition and service.
The software is expected to be in use by year-end.
“We are replacing old technologies that barriered web-based sign-ups, added steps, and pushed up costs,” said MSV chief executive David Curmi.
“We chose the server because of its international reputation as the easiest to use and most flexible underwriting rules engine for life insurers. AIS enables agile responses, safe and profitable rule changes, clear what-ifs, and flexible reporting.”