Technology
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A Maltese technology solution to assist caregivers
A research project by the University of Malta and funded by the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) conducted over four years has successfully showcased an intelligent technical system that supports caregivers. The Pervasive Nursing and...
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Distribution deal on IP communication equipment
snom technology AG, a German developer of IP desktop phones and IP communication solutions, announced a distribution deal with William J England & Son Ltd, a value-added distributor headquartered in Malta, serving the Maltese and Libyan...
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E-books: for rent, not for sale
The advent of so-called electronic books (e-books) has somewhat been overshadowed by the debate as to the pros and cons of traditional printed books (popularly known as “old” media) against an increasingly digital format (“new” media) that is...
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Free trial of data backup solution
Shireburn Software has launched a 30-day free trial of its Vault solution for business data backup. Shireburn Vault is an automated and off-site, cloud data backup software solution, ideal for businesses of all sizes. It is designed to securely...
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Apple gets a facelift
Apple Inc unveiled a music streaming service called iTunes Radio and new mobile software, in the biggest redesign of its operating system since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007. The new software, designated iOS 7 and announced at Apple’s...
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Malta tops the European e-government rankings again
Maltese e-government services are highly available, of good quality and support the government’s openness and accessibility to standards well above the EU27 average. In certain areas these services stand out as good practice, according to the...
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Focus on technology for better customer service
The local business community involved in IT service provision was recently invited to attend a business breakfast organised by the ISACA Malta Chapter, as part of the chapter’s drive to raise awareness and provide educational material on information...
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Hardware review: the Vodafone Smart Tab 2
In Malta we like to assign brand names to the whole product category. We did it with vacuum cleaners, shoeshine and vacuum flasks. Now we do it with the tablet. The Apple iPad seems to represent not just the category, but also the ideal and the best...
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Apps become the new salespeople in US stores
Shoppers walking into a clothing store in New York City’s SoHo neighbourhood should not be surprised if a smartphone app, rather than a salesperson, greets them at the door. Some retailers in the US are starting to communicate with shoppers via a...
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The clue to not coming unstuck
The other day, I left my mobile phone at home. Now, don’t panic – I didn’t anyway. To be honest, I didn’t even realise I didn’t have a signal until someone sent me an e-mail, reproaching me for not answering his calls. “I left my phone at home,” I...
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Creative computing
This is a great time to be in the ICT industry. By just zooming in on the last decade, major developments such as social media, touch devices and high speed internet on mobile devices have brought major changes. With the ICT industry still...
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No limits
What are your views on the local mobile industry and what are Go’s efforts within this segment? Some of the answers to this question have been published by the Malta Communications Authority in its latest Communication Market Review for July to...
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In memory of...
St Martin’s Institute for Higher Education recently hosted another public seminar delivered by visiting UK professors. For this seminar, Steven Taylor from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), was invited to deliver a speech...
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Playing house music
It’s been a long day and you’ve just arrived home. You want to silence all your thoughts with some good music, so you switch on your stereo, computer, MP3 player, or whatever technology you use to play your tunes, select your favourite track, sit...
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Sabre and Expedia grow technology partnership
Global travel technology company Sabre and Expedia Inc., the world’s largest travel company, have expanded their global technology partnership into Asia. Expedia’s online business in Singapore and Malaysia is now powered by Sabre’s technology,...
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What comes around
Microsoft Office 365 is the Redmond giant’s answer to the all-conquering Google and an attempt to capitalise on the growing acceptance of the cloud and software as a service. Does it work? Yes it does. Rather than having to spend capital up front on...
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Beauty and the brains
The Google Chromebook Pixel is the Big G’s next attempt to conquer the hardware world as well as it’s doing with browsing, mobiles and search. Read on to see if it works as well as a product as it does as a concept. This new premium laptop runs the...
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The send of silence
If you’ve been listening, you must have noticed that we Maltese generate a huge percentage of the world’s noise pollution. Neighbours switching off the lights sound like a World War II bombing, DIY projects hammer late into the night, and cars...
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Bean there, done that
Forget the headaches, bouts of insomnia and terrible mood swings – the coffee pot gargling the first brew of the day is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. With coffee life is good. Coffee is the motion lotion that stretches your limbs in...
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Make the connection
A connected education gives our children the keys to the future, says Katie Tuurala, Microsoft’s director of education for Central and Eastern Europe. Finland tops the global charts in education. Having been involved in Finland’s educational...
