In recent years many airports have opted to become “silent airports”, where public address announcements are replaced by alternative communication methods. Are quiet airports the
Tag: Technology
Tech savvy on board (The Telegraph)
Navigating your way around a ship is easier than you think, says Frances Marcellin. (First published in The Telegraph, 17 February 2018) As someone who
Behold Baidu (Airport Technology)
Sydney Airport has launched Baidu Maps, becoming the first airport outside China to introduce the platform. With over 500 million users, the app has an enormous following, so what can it offer Chinese tourists? Frances Marcellin reports
How WiFi data is improving tube journeys (Future Rail magazine)
A pilot programme to collect depersonalised WiFi data across London’s tube network has revealed information that could be used to reduce crowding and prioritise areas for investment. The data could lead to better signposting, but what else could it be used for? Frances Marcellin takes a closer look.
Dubai Airport’s biometric challenge (Airport Technology)
Dubai Airport is the busiest in the world. However, while biometric security systems would improve passenger flow through the airport, getting a business case to stack up for widespread implementation is one of the airport’s biggest challenges. Frances Marcellin finds out more from Michael Ibbitson, executive vice president, technology & infrastructure.
This telehealth cabin connects qualified doctors with patients all over the world (ZDNet)
A French physician’s telemedicine booth can bring healthcare to isolated communities and individual businesses.
