Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with a commitment to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. The company provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries and is European number one in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing. Atos is listed on Euronext Paris as a SE (Societas Europaea) and is dedicated to helping design the future of the information space. The company’s expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education, and research in a multicultural approach. Atos enables customers and employees and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
Atos Successfully Launches Volunteer Portal for Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
Atos, the Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic Games, announced on March 24, 2023, the successful management of the Volunteer Portal for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The online platform is the key platform to recruit and bring together 45,000 volunteers expected to mobilize for the event.
With only 16 months to go before the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the launch of the portal is a first concrete and publicly visible illustration of Atos’ commitment to provide secure, connected, and accessible technological solutions for this major event. Atos teams have been working with Paris 2024 and driving the critical IT ecosystem behind the upcoming Olympic Games for three years now.
The Volunteer Portal: A Vital Component for Paris 2024
The portal supports the volunteer recruitment, selection, and administration process from matching skills to specific roles to regular communication on the progress of applications. The platform also sends out interview invitations, shares the events program for those selected, and provides access to their accreditation.
The volunteer portal needs to meet the highest expectations in terms of performance, accessibility, and security while guaranteeing the protection of personal data, which is hosted in France. As an actor committed to building a sovereign environment, Atos provides Paris 2024 with solutions to secure data privacy and data sovereignty. The portal is part of the Olympic Management System (OMS) application suite from Atos, which also includes sport entries and qualifications, accreditations, workforce management, and competition schedule.
Atos’ Solid Technological Expertise
As the Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic Games for more than 20 years, Atos is supporting Paris 2024 with in-depth knowledge of the global sports ecosystem and solid technological expertise. Invisible but essential, the Atos team takes on the challenge of orchestrating the IT for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, providing innovative digital solutions to meet the high expectations of athletes, broadcasters, media, volunteers, and fans around the world.
Atos Tests 250,000 Hours for Olympic and Paralympic Games IT System with Volunteer Portal Launch
Atos, the Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic Games, has announced that up to 250,000 hours of testing will be performed until the start of the competitions in order to ensure the reliability of the IT system that Atos teams have been developing for years. The testing period will mark the beginning of a large series of tests in 2023.
The opening of the Volunteer Portal is a key milestone for Atos as it enters the last mile of the delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games IT system. The platform allows tens of thousands of people to have a part in the running of the Olympic Games and to be part of the Olympic dream. The portal supports volunteer recruitment, selection, and administration processes, from matching skills to specific roles to regular communication on the progress of applications.
The Paris 2024 volunteer program is open to all, both in France and internationally, and there are only three conditions to apply: applicants must be over 18 years old on 1 January 2024, speak at least French or English, and be available for at least 10 days during the Olympic and/or the Paralympic Games.
Atos’ Involvement in Major Events
Atos is the only international information technology services company with a dedicated Sports and Major Events division, drawing on 30 years of experience in this field. In addition to its involvement with the IOC and Paris 2024, Atos is also the Official Digital Technology Partner of the European Olympic Committee for the next editions of the European Games until 2027 and the Official Technology Partner of the UEFA National Team Football until 2030.
Atos’ Commitment to Making Paris 2024 a Success
Patrick Adiba, CEO Major Events at Atos, stated that the volunteer portal symbolizes the sense of hospitality and values of sharing with participants from around the world. Atos teams and partners are working daily to prepare for the Olympic Games and look forward to the many technology milestones on the road to Paris 2024.
Alexandre Morenon-Condé, deputy director for HR planning and operations at Paris 2024, said that in 2024, there will be 45,000 volunteers to welcome the world at their side. The volunteer portal is the first touchpoint with the thousands of candidates who will apply to be part of Paris 2024 behind the scenes.
To learn more about Atos solutions for major events, please visit https://atos.net/en/industries/sports-major-events.
Atos: Pioneering Digital Transformation
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation with annual revenue of €11 billion and 111,000 employees, provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. As European number one in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is listed on Euronext Paris as a SE (Societas Europaea).
The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education, and research in a multicultural approach, contributing to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Atos enables customers and employees and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
For press inquiries, contact Lucie Duchateau at lucie.duchateau@atos.net or +33 (0) 7 62 85 35 10.
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