Singapore YOG Partners with Atos Origin

Singapore 2010 chief executive Goh Kee Nguan said the agreement with Atos Origin was a “significant milestone” in preparations for the inaugural YOG. (ATR)(ATR) Organizers of the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and Atos Origin sign a Memorandum of Intent for the provision of technology solutions for the inaugural Summer YOG.

SYOGOC's agreement with Atos Origin – worldwide IT partner for the Olympics – will jointly define the partnership areas to provide and manage the IT solutions and services for the YOG.

Atos Origin is responsible for designing, building and operating the IT infrastructure and systems that are critical for the smooth and secure operation of the Games. In addition to its role as main system integrator, the company will explore the provision of two key IT systems: the Games Management System and the Information Diffusion System.

“The use of information technology is vital for an international, multisport event like the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games,” organizing committee CEO Goh Kee Nguan said in a statement. “The success of the Games relies on the effective management of a mix of technology, processes and people.

“This MOI with Atos Origin is a significant milestone in our preparations for Singapore 2010, which has now progressed into the operational planning phase,” he added.

Siow Wee Loong, managing director, Atos Origin, ASEAN, said the company “will leverage on our experience in delivering large, complex and mission critical projects to ensure that the IT systems contribute to the success of the Games.”

Atos Origin has been involved in the integration and management of IT systems for the past four Olympics and will provide similar services for Vancouver 2010 and London 2012.

Speaking at the announcement Monday, Singapore 2010 chair Ng Ser Miang confirmed that YOG organizers were also in discussions with some of the IOC's other TOP partners to “explore possible areas of collaboration.”

“We are aware that the global financial crisis has impacted everyone, including many of our partners in Singapore and around the world,” he said. “However, we are heartened by the number of commercial organizations, both local and international, who have nevertheless, come forward and expressed their interest in working with SYOGOC.”

He said the SYOGOC team was “working tirelessly," not only to meet the sponsorship target, but also to ensure that the YOG offered exciting opportunities in terms of branding and marketing for its partners “so that we can work hand-in-hand to deliver a successful Youth Olympic Games.”

The Singapore YOG will bring together some 3,500 athletes aged 14-18 years to compete in the 26 sports on the Olympic program. Around 1,100 team officials and 7,000 local and international volunteers will also be involved.

With reporting from Mark Bisson.

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