http://www.silicon.com Results for in-flight en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39674579,00.htm The fact Bangalore is within a five-hour flight to 70 per cent of the world's population is turning out to be a strategic advantage. No longer just the domain of call centres, Bangalore has matured into the place for world-class research and... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60297873p,00.htm This solution is illustrated on an IBM TotalStorage DS6800 IBM's recently announced midrange business class storage server and uses Advanced Copy functions to demonstrate a "No impact," server-less backup of a live SAP R/3 system without lost of... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:16:46 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39597165,00.htm It also allows users to browse flight schedules, helping them to plan their business itineraries. This free application provides up-to-the-minute information on flight arrival and departure times. Apple's iPhone might be seen by many as largely a... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:45:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39546158,00.htm On Tuesday, BA will go live with an in-flight connectivity service from OnAir, which will see passengers on the all business class route able to use their mobiles to send texts or emails and browse the web. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:31:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60694140p,00.htm Like most major airlines, America West Airlines schedules and assigns full flight crews for hundreds of daily departures and uses a straightforward staffing forecast to predict employment levels and training needs for the upcoming year. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:22:36 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/os/0,39024651,39507450,00.htm Upgrading a newer machine from Windows Vista to Windows 7 might mean that you get to see the last few minutes of that DVD on a long flight. At a demo on Tuesday, Microsoft showed two identical laptops playing the same DVD, with the Windows 7... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:01:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39164308,00.htm In-flight connectivity is delivered via onboard picocell technology, with a satellite link connecting the aircraft to mobile networks on the ground. Despite the closure of Connexion, analysts are predicting that in-flight wireless will take off in... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60642294p,00.htm It simplifies complete hardware migrations as well as physical and virtual performance and pre-flight testing. Data or system loss can occur at any time, making it essential to ensure information is always protected and recoverable. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:21:13 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39476534,00.htm Airport IT supplier Sita developed this mobile web app for air travellers, currently being trialled by Malaysia Airlines, that allows them to check flight schedules and fares from their phones. Last month marked the 40th anniversary of the first... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:23:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/broadband/0,39024661,39469033,00.htm Having arrived in Singapore during the late afternoon, I went for a walk to help my body normalise after the flight. Compiled at my Singapore hotel upon arrival and despatched to silicon.com on the day of my departure from Changi Airport via a free... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60635099p,00.htm In order to improve access to accurate, consistent, real-time flight data for both travelers and Continental gate agents, the airline's in-house development team built a new gate display system using Windows Presentation Foundation. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:21:46 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39449358,00.htm Sita has also developed a mobile web app for air travellers, currently being trialled by Malaysia Airlines, that allows passengers to check flight schedules and fares from their phones. Handheld tech is helping to save time and money for airports... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:52:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39448355,00.htm Airlines should scrap in-flight entertainment systems because they cannot compete with the thousands of songs and scores of movies that can be stored on modern media players, according to an aviation expert. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:57:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39447848,00.htm For instance, if you are getting out of your car at the airport, the app that has the details of your flight realises you have not checked-in and lights up and asks you whether you want to check-in. The mobile app could also detect when a traveller... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:15:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39447399,00.htm British Airways CEO Willie Walsh has said the airline will not extend in-flight mobile comms to any of its aircraft already in service. BA CIO Paul Coby predicted "exciting" new developments in in-flight passenger comms on new aircraft but warned... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:53:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39439894,00.htm With things like Fastpass and Safe Flight, everything they are doing has some kind of technology component. Jeff Moss, founder of the Black Hat and Defcon hacker and security conferences, was among 16 people sworn in on Friday to the US Homeland... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:01:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60595904p,00.htm The switch helped PING to dramatically speed development of the n Flight custom-fitting application. PING helped pioneer many of the equipment innovations that golfers enjoy today on the links. To ensure its position as the custom fitting leader... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 30 May 2009 01:19:27 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39436118,00.htm The company is calling Bing a "decision engine" rather than a search engine, and is including various pre-configured search categories such as shopping, travel, healthcare and local, together with a fully integrated version of its Virtual Earth... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 29 May 2009 08:21:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60589258p,00.htm Not only do they need it for internal communications but also their passengers and crew members access Internet to file their flight plans and keep abreast with latest weather changes. For well over 27 years, Arabian Aircraft Service Company Ltd. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 16 May 2009 01:17:40 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60589238p,00.htm The Mudra Group is India's leading marketing communications network that offers Total Branding Solutions to its clients. The group utilizes its deep understanding of consumers, brands and media to offer creative business solutions. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 16 May 2009 01:17:40 +0000