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London Underground

London Underground gets Wi-Fi for 2012

TfL invites bidders to set up Wi-Fi in 120 tube stations by the time the Olympic Games come to town.

By Jennifer Scott, 25 Mar 2011 at 14:56

Mobile/News

Spectrum

‘Unprecedented’ spectrum needs for 2012 games

An Ofcom report has said that the need for spectrum for the Olympic Games in London will be huge.

By Jennifer Scott, 27 May 2009 at 12:38

Mobile/News

security threat

Blunkett scaremongering about Olympic terrorism?

A senior Symantec threat researcher doubts David Blunkett’s recent statement that London 2012 will be a target for terrorists.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 7 May 2009 at 11:47

Security/News

BT to treat Olympic Games like “a major incident”

There's simply no room for failure, the head of the networking project believes.

By Nicole Kobie, 9 Dec 2008 at 16:38

Networking/News

Olympic IT infrastructure holds off hackers

The main IT systems supplier to Beijing’s Olympic Games said records were broken behind the scenes, as the infrastructure performed without a hitch.

By Miya Knights, 26 Aug 2008 at 16:14

Security/News

Nortel to provide London Olympic networks

Thanks much to its two decade relationship with BT, Nortel wins an exciting contract to provide network equipment for the London Olympic Games.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 4 Aug 2008 at 16:38

Networking/News

Olympic construction site goes wireless

CI-Net will deliver wireless network support for London's 2012 Olympic games site.

By Ash Dosanjh, 15 May 2008 at 14:11

Mobile/News

IOC looks into internet censorship claims

In the run up to the games, media are claiming China is censoring internet pages, despite assurances of free access.

By Nick Mulvenney, Reuters, 29 Jul 2008 at 09:54

Networking/News

BCS launches 2012 cybercrime think-tank

The British Computer Society has created a new forensics group to examine the cybercrime threat posed up to and during the 2012 Olympics.

By Miya Knights, 16 Dec 2008 at 11:17

Security/News

Olympic medal

London Olympic technology to ‘profit’ from Beijing

A former Olympic and World Cup IT director warns of the unique technology challenges that the London 2012 Olympics will face.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 7 May 2009 at 13:45

Networking/News

Thameslink gets comms upgrade contract

Network Rail has signed a multi-million pound Thameslink Project deal to upgrade systems and networks in time for the 2012 Olympics.

By Miya Knights, 21 Jul 2008 at 17:04

Networking/News

Underground

London Underground ditches mobile plans

Mobile coverage won't be coming to the Underground - at least not in time for the Olympics.

By Tom Brewster, 1 Apr 2011 at 14:01

Public Sector/News

Mobile broadband on Tube for London 2012?

The government is looking at improving mobile internet access on the Tube in time for the Olympics.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 18 Jun 2009 at 11:11

Mobile/News

Google

Google to launch Wallet in UK?

Rumours suggest web giant will trial contactless mobile payment platform in time for 2012 Olympics.

By Miya Knights, 12 Dec 2011 at 13:28

Mobile/News

Research project improves athletic results

Health Informatics course aids sports science development in time for 2012 Olympics.

By Miya Knights, 17 Aug 2007 at 15:17

Networking/News

Greenwich signs IT deal in support of 2012 Olympics

The local London authority has signed a £6-million deal to upgrade elements of IT Infrastructure and provide new services in time for the 2012...

By Miya Knights, 6 Mar 2009 at 11:22

Networking/News

Orange in the lead for Olympics contract

French-owned telco Orange is expected to be named an official sponsor for the 2012 London Olympics within the next few weeks.

By Chris Hynes, 9 Oct 2007 at 12:00

Networking/News

Olympics could be hit by cyber attack, says Blunkett

The former home secretary says that urgent action must be taken to protect the London Olympics from cyber criminals.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 27 Apr 2009 at 11:43

Security/News

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