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Power shortages squeeze London's data centres
News Check out silicon.com's latest Cheat Sheets… ¦ Galileo ¦ CRM ¦ Biometrics ¦ Encryption Accenture claims the lack of growth in new data centres, compared to demand in London means the capital only has about five per... [27 Feb 2008]
Galileo cash boost puts GPS in the shade
News The EU has agreed to donate a further E450m (£276m) for a satellite navigation network set to rival Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, called Galileo. Galileo will be developed over the next... [26 Mar 2002]
Blair set to back £2bn Galileo project
News Tony Blair is due to give his blessing to the Galileo project - a £2bn satellite navigation system - later this week at a EU heads of government meeting. Galileo will be made up of 21... [11 Mar 2002]
Dutch bring satellite plans crashing down to earth
News EU transport ministers voted the project E200m (£124m) in development funds, but whether it is to come to fruition will depend on private sector funding. The system will allow users to track their locations to an accuracy of one metre,... [10 Apr 2001]
Galileo proposals under UK scrutiny
News Known as Galileo, the system will provide accurate positioning for transport, industry and agriculture. Dr John Reid, UK minister for transport, is to investigate EC (European Commission) proposals for a European... [16 Apr 1999]