Paris-based IT systems integrator Atos Origin is leading a consortium of global IT companies in developing sports-related applications in preparation for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games. The company has also won contracts for the Beijing 2008 Summer Games and the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.
Atos spokesman Emilie Moreau said, “Atos Origin integrates, manages and secures the vast IT system that relays results, events and athlete information to spectators and media around the world. The company is also responsible for the design, building and operation of the IT infrastructure for the 15 Winter Olympics sports events, including skiing, luge racing and figure skating. Atos began planning and building the IT systems last year.
The first phase of the technology rollout for the 2006 Games has been completed. The Games intranet, including a commentator information system and central results depository, has been finished, and many technologies from the Athens 2004 Summer Games are being “reused” said Atos.
But there may be challenges due to the weather conditions, remote location and transportation at the 2006 Games.
Atos is also focusing on network security by deploying anti-virus, firewall and intruder detection devices, said the company.
