Photos: Take a tour of the Olympic Park

The Games that tech built

By Nick Heath, 18 March 2009 11:06

Teams of techies and construction crews are working around the clock to transform this muddy construction site into an Olympics venue fit for the 21st century.

The Olympic Park in the London borough of Newham will be the hub of 2012 Games - which will rely on 900 servers and 8,000 computers to relay results of the athletic battles to the watching world.

Behind the multi-storey shopping centre, the Olympic Stadium is taking shape. It will seat 80,000 spectators during the Games and afterwards will be reduced to 25,000 seats, to ensure it remains easy to fill.

Photo credit: Nick Heath/silicon.com

Post your comment

In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in.

Log in or create your silicon.com account below

Will not be displayed with your comment

By signing up for this service, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Questions about membership? Find the answers in the Membership FAQ