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IT failure at Heathrow T5: What really happened

Anyone having the misfortune to pass recently through Heathrow's new Terminal 5 knows the huge project debuted as a case study in full-blown systems failure. Most reports have focused on stranded customers, a crazed supermodel, and Queen Elizabeth's grand opening speech, which called the terminal "a 21st Century gateway to...

Tags: Software, CIO, Baggage, British Airways Plc., Information Technology, Problem, Terminal 5, BA, Vanderlande Industries, Vanderlande, Bags, Paul Coby, Airports Authority, Strategy, Tools & Techniques, Management, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-04-07

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Dublin Airport Authority Transforms Financial Efficiency With Integrated Treasury Management

Dublin Airport Authority wanted to manage a US$1.3 billion loan, US$1.0 billion deposit, and US$0.7 billion swap portfolios and automate the administration of debt and inter-company simplify governance and compliance, gain real-time financial visibility, improve risk management, loans, and cut reporting times. The challenge was to manage a three-fold increase...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Financial, Treasury Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Finance

Case studies 2009-02-01

Airport security part 6: Skimming at airport kiosks

Airport security part 6: Skimming at airport kiosksNot just at YYZI know those kiosks at Toronto Airport, having just used one. I don't think someone added a skimmer externally. They have trained staff helping passengers, and who would spot anything amiss. Also, airports have CCTVs, so the...

Tags: airport kiosk, skimmer, airport security

Discussion threads 2008-07-28

Continental's TSA Airport Security is decidedly Un-CLEAR

As some of you may know, my job as a systems architect for one of the world's largest systems integration firms requires that I do a large amount of travel. Typically, I'm away from home about four days out of the week. Naturally, this results in going through a lot...

Tags: Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-06-12

Airport's Common Use Model Relies on Modular Switches

The extraordinary vision of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority GTAA has transformed Toronto Pearson International Airport into one of the most technologically advanced airports in the world. One of the earliest strategic decisions was to replace all of the old stackable switches in the wiring closets and create a more...

Tags: MPLS, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Technology, Networking

Case studies 2008-06-01

Pakistan blocks YouTube over cartoons

Pakistan blocks YouTube over cartoonsPeople will stop using the internet?Yeah. Sure. That's what'll happen.Probably best if he's right, though - the internet could do with a few less homicidal maniacs.They're not even particularly good cartoons, and neither are they all that clever...Self-control, people! Murdering random innocent people because someone drew...

Tags: INTERNET, YouTube Inc., cartoon

Discussion threads 2008-02-24

San Francisco International Airport CIO - Transcript

Dan Farber: John, Thanks for joining me. John Payne: Thank you very much for having me. Dan Farber: Now we’re at the San Francisco International Airport and you’ve been the CIO here since 2001. What’s the scope of your responsibilities at the airport?...

Tags: Security, San Francisco International Airport, Airport, Transportation, Wireless LANs, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Wi-Fi, Wireless, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Andrew Mager

Blog posts 2007-08-21

A secure Wireless LAN hotspot for anonymous users

A secure Wireless LAN hotspot for anonymous usersGreat ArticleA very important topic--thanks George.Linux users may want to read here about setting up a Layer 3 dynamic tunneling vpn with ssh (version 4.3 or greater) [url=https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SSH_VPN]here[/url].The set up can include creation of a rsa key pair for automated login and automated...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, LANs, pdf, SSH, wireless, HotSpot, WLAN

Discussion threads 2007-07-18

FCC sets airport WiFi precedent. Battle lines drawn?

In a decision that will most certainly prove to set a precedent for all American airports and that draws a very clear line in the sand, the FCC has rejected the assertions of Logan International Airport Boston officials who have maintained that they have the right to prevent Continental Airlines...

Tags: Massport, Wi-Fi, Logan International, Government, Wired &, Wireless, Personal Technology, Mobile, Legal, General

Blog posts 2006-11-09

FCC sets airport WiFi precedent. Battle lines drawn?

In a decision that will most certainly prove to set a precedent for all American airports and that draws a very clear line in the sand, the FCC has rejected the assertions of Logan International Airport Boston officials who have maintained that they have the right to prevent Continental Airlines...

Tags: General, Personal Technology, Wired & Wireless, Mobile, Government, Legal, Berlind, Logan International, Wi-Fi, Massport

Blog posts 2006-11-09

Airport security exceptions and subjectivity: What a crock

Airport security exceptions and subjectivity: What a crockSome airports give baggies outI recently flew out of Seattle and Oakland and not only did that pre-screening guy check your baggie, he had baggies to give you if you didn't have one.Regarding Holiday Inns, you've stumbled upon something there. I remember...

Tags: Vertical industries, Holiday Inns, crock, Transportation Security Administration, security, government, airport security, homeland security

Discussion threads 2006-10-20

Do you work on a virtual team?

Do you work on a virtual team?Vonage: King of spywaresIF VONAGE IS REALLY UP TO THAT EXTREM AND TAKING HELP OF PORNOGRAPHICAL STUFF TO INCREAS THE NUMBER OF ITS USERS THEN THIS IS NOTHING BUT STUPIDITY FOR A BIGBUDDY LIKE THIS AND I THINK TO BE IN THE IT FIELD...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, phone, virtual team

Discussion threads 2006-07-21

In Microsoft case, EU judges delve into technology

In Microsoft case, EU judges delve into technologyWe've known that all along. NT.Do NOT care about points of view.Just that they follow the actual laws and not be concered with the "reputation" of the EC.I don't think that is what he meantIf I am reading what he said correctly...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-04-27

National ID - tokens and processes

National ID - tokens and processesPaul, the only thing I really fear is our government.The world is dangerous you say? Yes it is, always has been. Those pesky dinosaurs didn't respect human rights at all. The real fear though is history has proven over and over, our...

Tags: Government, token, Paul

Discussion threads 2005-12-13

Air traffic tech systems vulnerable, report says

Air traffic tech systems vulnerable, report saysThe problem is people...I won't get into the silly arguments over which OS or application is used because it doesn't really matter. The real security hole is the people with access to the systems. Horrible passwords, disgruntled employees forced to go on...

Tags: Aerospace & Defense, Loverock, security hole, radar, transponder, security

Discussion threads 2005-09-27

Will Boston airport Wi-Fi riff set an ugly precedent?

Will Boston airport Wi-Fi riff set an ugly precedent?Real motivesIf home land security was this pathetic, I'm really worried." For example, what might happen if a piece of WiFi-enabled gear belonging to the TSA mistakenly attached itself to the wrong network? Two of my neighbors, both of whom run their...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Massport

Discussion threads 2005-08-05

Boston airport tries to kill free WiFi node

Boston airport tries to kill free WiFi node7.,95 a day...7.95 a day for service from the airport, versus free from Continental.I never spend a whole day at the airport, unless I got snowed in. Is 7.95 a day fair? I can see how the airport views this...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Logan, Continental

Discussion threads 2005-08-03

Senate approves electronic ID card bill

Senate approves electronic ID card billThey just don't get itThey want to put the same in place in the UK. It'll cost a forture and won't change a thing other than let the government watch you even closer.Don't listen to the illegal immigrant rubbish, 9/11 was caused by people legally...

Tags: Al Queda, ID card, card, U.S. Senate

Discussion threads 2005-05-10

AT&T Wireless readies recovery strategy

AT&T Wireless readies recovery strategyPoor Coverage and CCI was a former ATT customer, I had bad reception, with alot of dead zones. My billing was incorrect after my contract, had to pay over $100, the CC was very rude, had an attitude and would not let me talk with their...

Tags: Cellular phones, Internet service, AT&T Wireless, AT&T Corp., GSM

Discussion threads 2004-04-23

2003 World Almanac - US Cities & States 1.0 (Mobile)

Get the US Cities & States Database plus FIVE more World Almanac products for only $19.95 in the 2003 World Almanac - US Data Bundle!Become an "Instant Reference Expert" on the US!Town Compass® presents The 2003 World Almanac - US Cities & States.Whether you are an educator, student, scholar or...

Tags: Mobile, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2003-02-04