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Alibaba Cloud powers AI-first tech shift at Olympics

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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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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alibaba cloud will help broadcast the Olympic Winter Games 2022

Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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In collaboration with the Olympic Broadcasting Services, Alibaba's cloud technologies will be utilised during the Olympic Winter Games, Beijing 2022.
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Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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Alibaba's cloud solutions will support service delivery for Rights-Holding Broadcasters for the first time during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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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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Preparation for Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins - with robots

Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics to feature robots aiding spectators, showcasing Japan's technological prowess and enhancing the overall fan experience.
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Alibaba opens the door to cloud at Olympic Games showcase

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Alibaba debuts its Olympic Games showcase in Gangneung, illustrating how cloud technology can revolutionise event experiences for fans and athletes alike.
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Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.
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Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
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Japan tech firm Soliton Systems invests in LookingGlass cybersecurity

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Soliton Systems partners with LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to boost cybersecurity for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games.
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Think you could cut it as an Olympian? A new app allows you to find out

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Using data from runners' fitness trackers, Cadence lets runners pit their own performance against those of the best athletes in the world.