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IT at the Beijing Games : there are no second chances

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Title: IT at the Beijing Games : there are no second chances / By Rod NewingAuthor: Newing, Rod
Notes: Sumario: At the Olympic Games there are no second chances, so systems must be ready on time and be seen to work flawlessly. The Games are 10 times the size and complexity of the football World Cup, involving 302 competitive events in 17 days, with as many as 25 on a single day. With a global television audience of billions, running the technology becomes a massive exercise in risk managementRelated records: En: FT.com. - London : Financial Times. - 8 de agosto de 2008 ; 2 p.Materia / lugar / evento: Juegos olímpicos Gerencia de riesgos Nuevas tecnologías Prevención de riesgos China Other categories: 7