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Alibaba Cloud powers AI-first tech shift at Olympics

Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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Alibaba Cloud's AI and live cloud platform reshaped Milano Cortina broadcasting and operations, debuting LLM tools across the Olympics.
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TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.
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Belluno fire brigade deploys gas & radiation monitors

Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
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Atos completes first three-year UEFA IT support cycle

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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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

Wed, 11th Feb 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

Fri, 6th Feb 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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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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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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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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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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advanced persistent threat protection
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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Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics

Mon, 20th May 2024
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.
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Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Alibaba Cloud joins forces with the Winter Youth Olympic Games, set for Gangwon 2024, bestowing tech-infused operational efficiency, maximised fan engagement, and pioneering technology opportunities for global sporting events.
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Boosting Olympic Costs' Estimates With Data Analytics

Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Major infrastructure projects frequently exceed initial cost estimates, but it is possible to develop and evolve, cost estimates with greater accuracy.
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Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans

Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.
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A warning from Zscaler - don't drop your security baton this olympics

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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With the Olympics on the horizon, a strong warning has been issued for organizations by Zscaler to refocus their security efforts.
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Olympics used as bait for online attacks

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Hackers use Olympics as a weapon for online fraud, with fake YouTube websites helping spammers take advantage.