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Olympic Games stories

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BYRDLI, Tahnee Cook launch live LA travel booking push

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BYRDLI and creator Tahnee Cook launch a live LA itinerary campaign, letting followers book her real-time stays, experiences and hotel deals.
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Midea backs Women's Asian Cup with Lydia Williams push

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Midea steps up Australian push by backing the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and signing former Matildas star Lydia Williams as ambassador.
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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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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

Wed, 11th Feb 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

Fri, 6th Feb 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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Nine deepens Mantis ad tech deal with app expansion

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Nine expands its Mantis ad tech tie-up to apps, promising safer contextual ads, more premium inventory and Olympics-ready controls.
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Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.
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JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic 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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Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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sportstech
Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.
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What cyber lessons can be learned from the Paris Olympics?

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Australia gears up for future events, learning cybersecurity lessons from Paris 2024. Despite fewer successful attacks, unsecure partners and fraudulent sites pose challenges.
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ST Engineering wins contract for new train information system in QLD

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ST Engineering to supply its advanced AGIL Passenger Information System for 65 new six-car trains in Queensland, enhancing travel ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
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The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.
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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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advanced persistent threat protection
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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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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physical security
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.
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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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Adopt the Olympic mindset for business success says Galea

Wed, 15th May 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics loom, life coach Jacob Galea reveals how adopting an Olympic mindset can drive transformational growth in the professional world.