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Photos: London 2012 Olympic tech - inside mission control

...is mission control for the technology that will run the London 2012 Olympic Games. The centre will oversee the computer systems that record the games... Read more

11 October, 2011 by Nick Heath

London 2012: Why the Olympics CIO is preparing for the worst

...Gerry Pennell, the man in charge of technology for the London 2012 Olympic Games, jokes: "At this stage we're all significantly tired that staying... Read more

13 October, 2011 by Nick Heath
London 2012 needs IPv6 at the starting gun

London 2012 needs IPv6 at the starting gun

...IPv6. The results of this investment were showcased at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympics website was hosted using IPv6 via a specific domain... Read more

4 September, 2011 by Axel Pawlik

London targets contactless travel payments by 2012

...all of London's 8,000 buses in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. The news was welcomed by mayor of London Boris Johnson, who... Read more

25 February, 2011 by Nick Heath

Photos: Undersea cables, Olympic IT, Bletchley, Goonhilly, CES gadgets and Android 3.0

...pictures of the testing lab by checking out Photos: Inside London 2012 Olympic Games tech lab. Photo credit: Nick Heath/silicon.com Read more

31 January, 2011 by silicon.com staff

Olympic Games' planners co-ordinate IT and security

The National Olympic Coordination Centre will support security for the London 2012 Olympics, including emergency services and other agencies Read more

26 November, 2010 by Kable

BT steps up super-fast fibre roll-out in London

...move and noted the benefit it could have for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in the capital. "We are the home of so much technological... Read more

15 June, 2010 by Richard Thurston

TfL confirms contactless payments for 2012

Transport for London on board with NFC payment cards... Read more

24 February, 2011 by Nick Heath
Thomas Cook <endeca_term>Olympic Games</endeca_term> Quiz 1.0

Thomas Cook Olympic Games Quiz 1.0

The Thomas Cook Olympic Games Quiz gives you the once in a lifetime opportunity of winning... Read more

29 April, 2012
Coca-Cola <endeca_term>Olympic Games</endeca_term> My Beat Maker 1.0

Coca-Cola Olympic Games My Beat Maker 1.0

...beats based on the official Coca-Cola anthem for the London 2012 Olympic Games, Mark Ronson featuring Katy Bs Anywhere in the World, just from... Read more

22 April, 2012
UnWrapped 1.0

UnWrapped 1.0

Unwrapped is the essential guide for Cadburys guests during their London 2012 Olympic Games experience. The app delivers a personalised itinerary, advice on getting around... Read more

14 May, 2012
iLondon 2012 2.4

iLondon 2012 2.4

The most complete app about the London 2012 Olympic Games. Top Ranked in more than 50 countries Schedule events to your... Read more

6 May, 2012
London 2012 Schedule 2.5

London 2012 Schedule 2.5

The only app you will need for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Top Ranked in more than 30 countries Schedule 1200+ event countdowns... Read more

15 April, 2012
London Olympics 2012 WallPaper 0.0.9.1

London Olympics 2012 WallPaper 0.0.9.1

...officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad or "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from... Read more

15 April, 2012
Store locator: London 2012 2.0

Store locator: London 2012 2.0

...especially useful for those of you intending to visit the London 2012 Olympic Games. So, make your life easier and give us a try!Store... Read more

15 April, 2012

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