THOSE freeze-frame video segments, including the aerial acrobatics of Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo that delighted sports fans worldwide, were the hi-tech product of Alibaba Cloud in cooperation with the Olympic Broadcasting Services.
The digital technology and intelligence backbone of the Alibaba Group, Alibaba Cloud harnessed innovative cloud technologies to enhance the television coverage of the athletes in action in Paris.
“Alibaba played an essential role when it comes to supporting technology during the Olympic Games, greatly increasing the efficiency and sustainability of Olympic Games operations,” noted International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in statement.
“Our partnership also extends beyond the Olympic Games, with Alibaba playing a defining role in our Olympic AI (Artificial Intelligence) Agenda, helping us harness the great potential of AI in a responsible way. All these examples highlight how Alibaba is the perfect partner when it comes to shaping our digital future,” Bach said.
