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RSS undergroundVirtual worlds under siege from cyber crime
News Because virtual worlds appeal to the underground, there's also the possibility they could serve as honey pots to attract criminals and terrorists and provide counter-terrorists a glimpse into terrorist activities. [28 Aug 2008]
Google digs deep for geothermal energy
News Google is investing $10m in "enhanced" geothermal systems - essentially technology for tapping underground heat - which it says is one of most promising forms of renewable energy. Typically, geothermal plants tap into existing wells of hot water or... [20 Aug 2008]
TfL ends Oyster card contract early
News Transport for London has terminated its contract with the Transys consortium that provides the Oyster ticketing system for the London Underground, buses and trams. The consortium, which comprises EDS and Cubic, will continue to operate the system... [11 Aug 2008]
The McCue Interview: Phil Pavitt, CIO, Transport for London
Comment One of Pavitt's key targets is to streamline and modernise TfL's vast IT infrastructure across the various business units - London Underground, Buses, taxi franchises and rail franchises. TfL is also still planning to do a controversial pilot of... [29 Jul 2008]
Oyster outage hits London again
News The system has failed at all London Underground stations and ticket gates have been opened to limit disruption while the problem was resolved. London's Oyster travel smart card system has failed for the second time in a fortnight with many... [25 Jul 2008]
Editor's Blog: Back to the future
Comment We've abseiled down buildings, walked the tracks of the London underground at 2am and this week headed into London's Victorian sewers, all to make sure you are getting exclusives that no one else can bring you. [24 Jul 2008]
Photos: Broadband in London's Victorian sewers
Photo Here silicon.com editor Steve Ranger dons protective gear and gets ready to go underground. silicon.com took a trip out to the east end of London, to the Thames Water depot near Stratford, for a rare trip down inside London's Victorian sewer... [22 Jul 2008]
London travellers hit by Oyster outage
News These cards can be replaced free of charge at any London Underground office. Travellers in London were forced to pay full price fares on Saturday as the computer system for the Oyster travel smartcard encountered technical problems during the morning. [14 Jul 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Phishers, Spammers and Scammers: Criminals of the Internet (Level 200)
White Paper The presenter explains the underground economy associated with these threats and the co-operation of spammers and virus writers. The attendee of this webcast will learn how criminals use the Internet to infiltrate the security of the network. [10 Jul 2008]
On the Relation Between Bandwidth and Robustness of UWB Channel in Complex Confined Areas
White Paper The objective of this dissertation is to obtain a quantitative analysis of the relation between robusteness and signal bandwidth of the UWB channel propagation in underground mines. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) communication has been the subject of... [08 Jul 2008]
Problem Management: A CA IT Service Management Process Map
White Paper One uses the analogy of subway or underground system transport maps to illustrate how best to navigate a journey of continuous IT service improvement. CA's IT Service Management (ITSM) Process Maps provide a clear representation of the ITIL best... [03 Jul 2008]
Introduction to Autorooters: Crackers Working Smarter, Not Harder
White Paper The underground community is advancing rapidly. Autorooters are a new and very serious threat to network security. Crackers of all skill levels, especially those in pursuit of quantity and not quality, are sure to use them in the future. [03 Jul 2008]
Why Spammers Spam
White Paper Vircom experts step into the underground world of spammers and bring back interviews with 3 american spammers. A world premiere! Why Spammers Spam is an incredible insight into the American spammer scene. [03 Jul 2008]
Axarte Physical Network Automation Improves Management and Safety for London Underground
White Paper London Underground provide ability to use mobile phones in even the deepest underground stations and tunnels and will work with third party suppliers to provide multimedia information for passengers. The Axarte brief was to provide a technical... [03 Jul 2008]
Tapping the Power of the Mobile Enterprise
White Paper These and other indicators of an underground mobile enterprise need to be ferreted out as you devise your mobile enterprise strategy. With the rapid proliferation of mobile handheld devices in just the last half decade, it's a safe bet that your... [03 Jul 2008]
