Atos Origin, which has provided technology support for the Olympics for 25 years, extended its TOP sponsorship through '20. It is the second extension the IOC has announced since the Sochi Games began. It previously announced a renewal with Panasonic through '24. Atos has sponsored the IOC since '89, and the renewal ensures the IOC will not have to change its technology support and infrastructure ahead of the 2018 and 2020 Olympics. The deal with Atos is mostly a value-in-kind agreement, and the company uses it to showcase its IT systems to potential customers. In a statement, IOC President Thomas Bach said, "Technology is critical to the success of each edition of the Olympic Games. We are delighted that we will be able to continue relying on Atos and its vast experience to deliver flawless, innovative IT services.” Atos VP of Olympics and major events Patrick Adiba said that the deal gives the company a chance to continue to improve its IT services for the Games and make the Olympics even better by using cloud-based technology to provide more “efficiency, agility and productivity.” Adiba said in a statement, "I am delighted we will continue our partnership long into the future."
