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Super scanners at UK airports
News This has already resulted in a complete refurbishment of the passenger security areas at Stansted and transfer passenger search areas in Terminal's 1, 3 and 4 at Heathrow. It will look to use green technology in lighting efficiency and water... [09 Jul 2008]
Femtocells to speed arrival of next-gen mobile networks?
News Simon Saunders, chairman of the Femto Forum, explained: "As early adopters find LTE interesting or WiMax interesting they can be provided with both a terminal - both a user device, say a next generation mobile data card or a USB dongle or whatever... [30 Jun 2008]
Newsagent Martin McColl signs £4m VPN contract
News Alongside the network upgrade, the EPOS system has been integrated with e-top-up facilities into a single terminal. Newsagent Martin McColl has signed a £4m contract with comms specialist Azzurri for an enterprise-wide IP VPN. [25 Jun 2008]
Mobile industry advise on handset security
News The Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP) - a group including handset makers and mobile network operators - has published two documents setting out its recommendations for tightening mobile security over the coming years, as services such as pay... [22 May 2008]
Tech not to blame for Terminal 5 fiasco
News The opening day problems at Heathrow's Terminal 5 (T5) were largely down to a lack of staff familiarisation with new facilities and processes, rather than technology issues. Video: Heathrow Terminal 5 uncovered [08 May 2008]
Virgin Atlantic passengers flying through check-in
News Passengers at Heathrow's terminal three are flying through check-in thanks to joined up passenger databases.silicon.com Retail & Leisure By supplying their check-in details to the limousine driver on their way to the terminal, Upper Class... [29 Apr 2008]
Computer classics, Vista uptake, iPhone price cuts and Heathrow T5...
News Following the less than auspicious opening of Heathrow's new Terminal 5 we examined why it all went wrong. It was time for some tech nostalgia during April with the Sinclair ZX spectrum crowned the most popular first home computer by silicon.com... [28 Apr 2008]
RFID bag tags could save air-travel industry millions
News As Heathrow Terminal Five (T5) recovers from go-live glitches in its baggage handling systems, air travel IT specialist Sita has released research showing 42.4 million bags are lost in airports across the world. [18 Apr 2008]
Beijing airport gets in shape for Olympics
News Beijing's new $3bn airport terminal has completed the rollout of a major part of its IT infrastructure ahead of the Olympic Games in August. Video: Heathrow Terminal 5 uncovered Photos: Passenger's eye view of Heathrow Terminal 5 [31 Mar 2008]
Heathrow T5: The end in sight for first day blues?
News The problems at Heathrow's new Terminal 5 appear to be lessening four days after the less than perfect opening day. Video: Heathrow Terminal 5 uncovered Photos: Passenger's eye view of Heathrow Terminal 5 [31 Mar 2008]
BA CEO: Heathrow T5 chaos 'not our finest hour'
News The problems at Heathrow's new £4.3bn Terminal 5 (T5) have continued into a second day following the chaos caused by baggage system problems on the first day of operation yesterday. Video: Heathrow Terminal 5 uncovered [28 Mar 2008]
Heathrow Terminal 5 suffers first day baggage chaos
News On opening day of Heathrow's £4.3bn Terminal 5 (T5), passengers have been hit by delays and flight cancellations as a result of problems with the new high-tech baggage system. On Thursday evening the problems with the baggage system led to all... [27 Mar 2008]
Free wi-fi wings its way to BA lounges
News Video: Heathrow Terminal 5 uncovered Photos: Passenger's eye view of Heathrow Terminal 5 Photos: Inside Heathrow's Terminal 5 Photos: Heathrow's Terminal 5 comes alive Photos: Technology at the heart of Terminal 5 [27 Mar 2008]
Heathrow Terminal 5 opens its doors
News After taking five years to build at a cost of £4.3bn, Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport is finally open for business and is set to become one of the most technologically advanced airport terminals in the world.silicon.com has been following the... [27 Mar 2008]
Heathrow 'temporarily delays' fingerprint checks
News In the meantime, BAA will open the new Terminal 5 using photographic identification technology already in place. Click on the links below to find out everything you'll need to know about biometric security. [26 Mar 2008]
