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ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD
Digital Entertainment

ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition
Malware

The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition

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.

By Chaim Mazal • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
Clean technologies

Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024

The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Firewalls

Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba Cloud & OBS launch OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Paris 2024 Games

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
Physical Security

Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Adopt the Olympic mindset for business success says Galea
Partner Programmes

Adopt the Olympic mindset for business success says Galea

As the 2024 Paris Olympics loom, life coach Jacob Galea reveals how adopting an Olympic mindset can drive transformational growth in the professional world.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud to support operational efficiency at Gangwon 2024 Games

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Boosting Olympic Costs' Estimates With Data Analytics
Data Analytics

Boosting Olympic Costs' Estimates With Data Analytics

Major infrastructure projects frequently exceed initial cost estimates, but it is possible to develop and evolve, cost estimates with greater accuracy.

By Frank Prestipino • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Alibaba cloud will help broadcast the Olympic Winter Games 2022
Cloud Services

Alibaba cloud will help broadcast the Olympic Winter Games 2022

In collaboration with the Olympic Broadcasting Services, Alibaba's cloud technologies will be utilised during the Olympic Winter Games, Beijing 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time
Cloud Services

Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time

Alibaba's cloud solutions will support service delivery for Rights-Holding Broadcasters for the first time during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Phishing

Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans

Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins - with robots
Robotics

Preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins - with robots

Tokyo 2020 Olympics to feature robots aiding spectators, showcasing Japan's technological prowess and enhancing the overall fan experience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019
Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Breach Prevention

Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked

Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

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Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase
Data Analytics

Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase

Alibaba debuts its Olympic Games showcase in Gangneung, illustrating how cloud technology can revolutionise event experiences for fans and athletes alike.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018