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News London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is to trim the IT backbone of the Games as part of a drive for "sustainability". For London we think that people will want even more access to results, pictures... [26 Nov 2008]
Boris Johnson: 'London must be wi-fi city'
News London may be one of the most wirelessly connected metropolises in the world but Mayor Boris Johnson is calling for a "wi-fi city" in light of the capital's successful bid to host the Olympic Games. Johnson told BBC... [24 Sep 2008]
London gets free wi-fi network
News A free metropolitan wi-fi network has been launched in London, continuing the gradual trend towards free public wireless access in Europe and the US. MeshHopper is the company behind the paid-for Thames Online wi-fi... [16 Jul 2007]
London streets paved with gold for IT workers?
News Wages for London IT pros are rising faster than their peers in the rest of the South East region. This compares to £38,577 in London - a 15 per cent higher average wage. Alex Lawson,... [17 Jan 2008]
London the busiest internet hub
News A statement from the London Internet Exchange (Linx) this week says that the facility in London's Docklands now handles 55 gigabits of traffic - or 55,000,000,000 bits - per second. The UK has the... [29 Sep 2004]
London Underground gets 'Connect-ed'
News London Underground (LU) has admitted that its existing network was in dire need of refurbishment to take the train system into the next century. I have very high hopes for the use of mobiles on the... [12 Dec 1999]
London reveals e-voting plans
News London mayor Ken Livingstone is looking to introduce electronic voting across the capital in time for the next Greater London Authority (GLA) mayoral elections in 2008. The e-voting systems could also be... [15 Oct 2004]
London Underground Enhances Graphical User Interface With Standardised, Scalable Technology
White Paper London Underground is the world's oldest and most complex subway rail network, with 500 trains running at peak hours. London Underground Limited (LUL) was formed in 1985, but dates back to 1863. Last... [18 Jan 2008]
London's 'Vote for Mayor' to pioneer electronic voting
News The people of London will pioneer automated elections in Britain during the mayoral election on 4 May 2000. To test the system before the election, a trial vote is scheduled to take place in London early... [16 Oct 1999]
London NHS trusts opt for VoIP
News Three London NHS trusts have signed a contract with Matrix Communications for almost £1m, to build and support a voice over IP telephone network. The service will provide VoIP across the two London... [12 Sep 2005]
London leads the field in e-location league
News London is the top e-location according to top worldwide commercial property consultants Healey & Baker. And a London Chamber of Commerce & Industry survey found that ecommerce is concentrating in... [14 Jun 2001]
London's bus-tracking system gets £116m update
News London Buses is to spend £116m on a new vehicle tracking and passenger information system that will replace its ageing 'countdown' electronic timetable service at bus stops in the capital. The system aims to improve the... [16 May 2005]
London Mayor votes to be counted electronically
News Votes cast in the London Mayoral elections on 4 May will be counted electronically for the first time in the UK. According to Rob Hughes, Greater London returning officer, this system will enable a... [22 Feb 2000]
London: The place to be if you're in IT
News London is the top European city for technology and IT companies to invest in as they look to take advantage of the city's global talent pool and breadth of businesses. The capital's technology sector is currently worth... [13 Apr 2007]
London leads financial markets thanks to IT
News The think tank claims that London has maintained its position as one of Europe's most important financial centres thanks to effective use of technology. Trading in Bund contracts was rapidly moved from... [15 Feb 1999]
