The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has extended its contract with Atos Origin to serve as the IT systems integrator for the Olympic Games for an additional four-year period. After Vancouver in 2010 and London in 2012, Atos Origin will provide IT systems for the Sochi Olympic Winter Games in 2014 in Russia and the Olympic Games in 2016, the host country of which will be announced on 2 October 2009.

"Atos Origin, our long-term partner, is the brains behind the technology operations for the Olympic Games, consistently delivering high-quality services on schedule. The Beijing Olympic Games were spectacular and Atos Origin provided a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event from a technological perspective, and in making sure that the IT systems functioned perfectly. We are confident that Atos Origin will once again deliver an outstanding job for future Games”, said Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee.

Under the contract terms, Atos Origin will continue to work on the integration and management of the vast IT system that relays competition results and information about athletes in less than 0.3 seconds to spectators and media around the world.

The agreement represents the largest sports related information technology contract ever awarded, and further entrenches a partnership of more than 20 years between the Olympic Movement and Atos Origin.