As part of its support of the Olympic Movement, Panasonic distributed video cameras to all NOCs. Panasonic's technology plays a vital role in broadcasting the sights and sounds of the Olympic Games around the world. The company provides officials, athletes, media, staff, volunteers and visitors with fast, reliable and flexible wireless communications including two-way radios, cellular phones and pagers. This equipment is an essential element in the smooth running of the Olympic Games. SchlumbergerSema is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner to the Olympic Movement, which involves leading the technology family for the Salt Lake City Games in 2002, Athens in 2004, Turin in 2006 and the 2008 Olympic Games.
Information technology is critical to the success of every modern Olympic Games.
SchlumbergerSema's role is to manage and integrate all technology suppliers in an effort to deliver seamless services and instant communications to athletes, spectators, organizers, officials, the press and media, TV viewers and Internet surfers around the globe. Additionally, Sema is providing the Olympic family information system and the commentator information system. SchlumbergerSema is also responsible for the management of the Technology Operation Center and the coordination of venue systems. SchlumbergerSema is one of the world's leading information technology and business services companies, with a global team of over 21,000 people. Our involvement with the Olympic Movement and successful track record in delivering vital systems and management expertise to the Games stretches back to the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.