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The tech savvyne are the unsung heroes of Cup
Celebrating a goal: “The 2010 World Cup’s television coverage used a standard 30 cameras for each match.” Photo/AFP
Posted Thursday, July 22 2010 at 00:00
The event management system that Satyam built had several mission critical systems, relating to accreditation, volunteer, event staffing and transport.
All these are critical to a delivery of any such event.
Satyam were also responsible for installing a private network connecting event locations, FIFA delegation, staff, the organizing committee and media personnel, as well as claiming oversight of the deployment of IT related equipment.
They managed and tracked over 33,000 assets worth a billion dollars, which were loaned to FIFA for the 2010 bonanza.
So, like Gill, I tend to agree that technology is and maybe should remain the hidden hand in delivery of such high quality events – business or sporting.
Hare is a Director at African eDevelopment Resource Centre.Twitter @hareharry.
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