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Events 42 Communications Authority to launch eCommerce online directory Lack of information about enter- prises providing support services related to eCommerce can act as a deterrent to businesses wishing to take their business operations on- line. The sourcing process is often per- ceived to be one that is difficult and expensive. This transpires from the research undertaken prior to the de- velopment of a national draft eCom- merce Strategy for 2014 – 2020 that was launched for consultation in recent weeks. In order to address this, the Malta Communications Authority is in the process of developing a comprehen- sive online directory that provides start- ups or established businesses seeking to tap into online trading, with easy access to a list of entities that supply the products and/or services required to set up and man- age an online business. The online directory branded 'Blink' will seek, to the extent possi- ble, to offer an exhaustive list of the entities that offer ancillary services to online traders. It also aims to as- sist potential online traders to im- plement an eCommerce store, from start to finish. Blink has been purposely designed around a number of stages that re- flect the different phases required to set up an online shop. On this note, the Communications Author- ity strongly encourages all entities, or individuals that offer products or services related to eCommerce to submit their details by filling in a short application, which can be ac- cessed through www.mca.org.mt/ blink. The listing in this directory is completely free of charge and on a voluntary basis. Registered compa- nies/individuals will be listed ac- cording to the categories selected in the online form. Submissions received by Friday 5 September 2014 will feature in the edition that will be officially launched in the coming months. For further information, feel free to contact Ms Denise Borda on 21 336840 or send an email to ecom- merce@mca.org.mt. Two families have received prizes after successfully participating in two separate competitions organ- ised by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) and the BeSmar- tOnline Consortium respectively during the National Trade Fair at Ta' Qali. David Spiteri is the lucky winner of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 3 after participating in an online quiz on the communications sector, which attracted approximately 260 par- ticipants. Individuals could partici- pate in this quiz whilst visiting the MCA stand at the National Trade Fair during which the Authority provided a wealth of information to consumers on how to identify the communications package that is most suited to their individual needs. The Authority also took this op- portunity to promote the various tools available to consumers such as the telecosts.com price compari- son portal as well as information on consumers' rights in the communi- cations sector. Helen D'Amato presented a Sam- sung Galaxy Tab Disney Edition to Ms Romina Vella in a Facebook photo competition which is based on the number of photo likes generated. This was just one of the activities organised as part of the BeSmartOnline! stand at the fair. The BeSmartOnline! project is part-financed by the EU and is coordinated by the Malta Commu- nications Authority in conjunction with the Office of the Commis- sioner for Children and Appogg. This project is aimed at promoting Internet safety for children and generates awareness on the associ- ated risks. Further information may be ob- tained by contacting the Authority on 21336840 or on customercare@mca.org.mt maltatoday, Sunday, 10 auguSt 2014 MCA competition winners announced Seventeen MCAST students, com- ing from different callings, attend- ed a number of specifically organ- ised activities at Farsons' Brewery as part of a comprehensive student orientation programme prior to commencing their work placement within the company. Following a familiarisation visit to the Brewery, the students were introduced to the Farsons Group business operation by the Group HR manager Ms Antoinette Carua- na. Various interesting topics relat- ed to health and safety at the place of work, and quality management were also addressed by members of the Farsons management team. The students experienced a team building activity organised by LEAD Training Services with a number of learning outcomes, including: the importance of early orienta- tion, both with the task at hand and the other members of the working group; the laying out of a work plan to reach the end objective; ensuring good time management; and proto- typing. The Farsons Group has a strong collaborative relationship with MCAST and fully supports initia- tives by the College to give students hands-on related work experience complementary to their course studies during the summer months. Both the students and hosting de- partments gave positive feedback on this work experience of 125 hours spread over five weeks. PEUGEOT presents a major evolu- tion of its grand tourer in the D seg- ment, allowing the new PEUGEOT 508 to express the brand's move up- market. So the new PEUGEOT 508 bears the new grille, emblematic of the brand's future models, and is fit- ted with new equipment such as the touch screen, reversing camera and blind spot sensors. It also benefits from economical and efficient Euro 6 power units, such as the 2.0 litre BlueHDi 150 6-speed manual that, with CO2 emissions of just 105g per km, is the best offering in the seg- ment for this level of engine power. With the unveiling of the new PEU- GEOT 508, PEUGEOT affirms its commitment the D segment. Presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the PEUGEOT 508 started its sales career in early 2011, con- firming the brand's presence in the grand tourer segment, a presence not interrupted for several decades. Available initially as a sedan or es- tate, a third resolutely innovative version arrived to expand the range a year later. Adopting the HYbrid4 technology as standard, also availa- ble on the sedan, the PEUGEOT 508 RXH is a vehicle in a class of its own: its all road stance, its versatility in use and its environmental per- formance remain unique in the au- tomobile world. Topping the PEUGEOT's new "8" range, which now becomes the youngest in its history, the PEU- GEOT 508 embodies the brand's ambitions regarding its move up- market, its demanding level of qual- ity and the enhancement of its im- age throughout the world. A total of almost 370, 000 units have been sold since launch. The new PEUGEOT 508 rein- forces the qualities recognised at the launch of the vehicle, whether in styling, the breadth and moder- nity of its equipment, or its dynamic performance. A more assertive exterior style for more character The previous styling of the PEU- GEOT 508, inspired, full of el- egance, was already evocative of a robust vehicle with irreproachable build quality. PEUGEOT's designers built on these qualities to produce a vehicle with even more technology, force and character. The new grille is an essential ele- ment of the PEUGEOT 508's style. More vertical and from now on in- cluding the PEUGEOT Lion at its centre, it is a clear nod to its illustri- ous predecessors in the 5 series. It also allows the new PEUGEOT 508 to introduce a corporate style at the front that is more self-assured and endowing greater status, which will be deployed on the brand's future models. The front of the vehicle is also characterised by the front lamps - headlamps, daytime running lamps, direction indicators, front foglamps - highly technological 100 % LED. The visual signature – a comma on the sedan and the SW, claws on the RXH - assured by the daytime run- ning lamps built into the bumper as standard, clearly identifies and is emblematic of the charisma of the new PEUGEOT 508. As regards the headlamps, their small size and highly structured lenses accentuate the distinctive and technological as- pect of the vehicle. The bonnet has been redesigned to make it more horizontal, firmly placing the three versions in the world of top of the range vehicles, on the sedan improving the balance between front and rear. Still on the sedan, the rear end is more structured, with a redesigned rear bumper which is distinct from the boot while enhancing its protec- tive function. The rear lamps on the sedan have also been redesigned to make them more horizontal than previously, whether viewed from the side or from directly behind. The opales- cent red handling of the three claws visual signature delivers a strongly identifying and technological ef- fect. Higher technology content for greater modernity The interior has changed as well. The dashboard now includes a 7 inch touch screen grouping together in an intuitive way most of the vehi- cles functionalities. As a result, the central panel now has fewer buttons while the centre console includes a new closed storage box. Positioned in front of the driver, the rich and ultra complete instru- ment panel makes reference to pre- cision watch making. It is backed up by the Head-Up Display of driving and navigation information in col- our, viewed in a retractable smoked blade. The quality of materials used, whether for finishers or trim cloth, the quality of the equipment and the care taken with finish imme- diately place the interior of the new PEUGEOT 508 in a top of the range world that is modern and refined, while not ostentatious. MCAST students learn work-based initiatives at Farsons New PEUGEOT 508: A mark of character Helen D'Amato, Commissioner for Children, awarding the prize, consisting of a Samsung Galaxy Tab Disney Edition, to Romina Vella for her participation in the BeSmartOnline! competition.