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Atos completes first three-year UEFA IT support cycle

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Atos wraps up its first three-year spell as UEFA men’s IT partner, capping the cycle with incident-free support for Futsal EURO 2026.
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TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

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TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.
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Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026

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Alibaba Cloud will power immersive AI-driven replays and fast media search for global broadcasters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
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Nine deepens Mantis ad tech deal with app expansion

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Nine expands its Mantis ad tech tie-up to apps, promising safer contextual ads, more premium inventory and Olympics-ready controls.
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Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton for AI-powered edge

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton to use AI and data analytics, boosting athlete support and sled tech ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
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Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.
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European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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The European TV market shows signs of stabilisation as 40-inch TV sales surge 43%, nearing break-even volumes despite continued revenue decline in 2025.
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JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Alibaba Cloud to power digital services at Dakar 2026 Games

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.
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Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Wasabi Technologies is now the Official Cloud Storage Partner of USA Rugby, with branding on national team jerseys through 2025, expanding its sports market presence.
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Atos drives digital transformation at Winter EYOF 2025

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Atos showcased innovative digital solutions at the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival, enhancing media engagement and fan interaction across Europe.
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What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.
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ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ST Engineering to supply its advanced AGIL Passenger Information System for 65 new six-car trains in Queensland, enhancing travel ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
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Digital Barriers partners with Sonic for advanced surveillance solutions

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Digital Barriers and Sonic Communications partner to deliver advanced live surveillance solutions to law enforcement, enhancing secure video connectivity via cellular networks.
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The 2024 Olympics’ unseen cyber competition

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.
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Intel using AI to scout Olympic talent in rural regions

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Intel is using AI to scout potential Olympic stars in rural areas, aiming to identify talent and reduce traditional scouting constraints in the lead-up to the 2024 Games.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services unveil OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris 2024, enabling AI-driven live cloud broadcasting for the first time in Olympic history.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.