Connecting the Paris Olympics, with Bertrand Rojat, Orange

In the bonus episode of TI:TALKS, Bertrand Rojat, CTO of Orange Events, discusses how Orange is using 5G technology to enhance the Olympics and Paralympics — the former commencing this week in Paris. He highlights the various ways in which 5G will be used to create innovative and immersive experiences for athletes, spectators, and organisers alike during the games.

We explore the challenges and innovations involved in providing connectivity and communication services for the largest sporting event in the world. High-speed and reliable connectivity is crucial for various services and applications such as push-to-talk for organisers, real-time audio commentary for spectators, and live streaming of events for remote spectators.

“Everything is XXL in terms of size and that’s what makes complexity the challenge of running the Olympics,” Rojat provides insights into how 5G networks, finger cams, and immersive imagery are bringing the games to life like never before and shaping the future of sports events.

Read our recent article here for more details on how Orange is working to bring the Paris Olympics to screens worldwide.