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Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Atos successfully supported UEFA Under21 Championship 2025™
Press Release Atos successfully supported UEFA Under21 Championship 2025™ Next-Gen technologies for Next-Gen players Paris, France – July 1st, 2025 – Atos, the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football, has delivered key IT services and applications support for the UEFA Under21 Championship 2025, that took place from June 11 to June 28, 2025, in Slovakia. This championship, which brings together 16 European teams, is the tournament where countless football legends started their journey on the global stage. Atos supported a total of 31 matches in 17 days, taking place across 8 cities Slovakia. The services provided included: Event Management systems including accreditation, access control solutions, competitions solutions, radio communication and service desk services. Diffusion system like the football service platform, the mobile app, the website including some embedded gaming functionalities such as match predictor and quiz about competitions. End-to-end cybersecurity services, from compliance and threat intelligence to on-the-ground and hybrid-cloud security. This year's championship has proven to be an immense popular success, establishing new records regarding physical attendance with a total of 244,866 spectators, as illustrated by Atos employees that enthusiastically attended the games. The final broke the record for stadium attendance at over 18,000 fans watching in Bratislava. TV audiences set a new standard for the competition, with a cumulated audience of over 100 million. Ahead of the final, across all competing markets domestic match audiences have seen a 7% increase, and across the Top 6 markets domestic audiences have increased by 55%, thanks to strong audiences in Germany and UK. Digital audience, page views and applications visits, are also expected to establish new heights for the tournament. In addition to the key services provided, Atos is proudly supporting the next generation of players and rising stars of European Football with advanced technologies that can be used by coaches to further develop their players and teams' skills and abilities. The data collected during the tournament are, for example, consolidated through AI to extract and define main strategies and new trends that appeared during the competition, allowing for a deeper understanding of the players and game's evolution. ' We feel privileged to have witnessed first-hand the emergence of the next football stars at the UEFA Under21 Championship in Slovakia. We made sure to deliver best-in-class IT services during the tournament to allow these young players to enter the global stage and express their incredible potential in the best possible conditions' said Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events. In addition to marking a coming-of-age moment for some of the most exceptional playing careers, the Under21 championship is also the gateway to the Olympic Games men's tournament. Since the beginning of their collaboration in 2022, Atos and UEFA have established a strong partnership. Atos has been supporting UEFA daily in managing, enhancing, and optimizing its complex technology ecosystem while helping it navigate emerging technological challenges. Atos has also been instrumental in making the UEFA EURO 2024™ a tremendous success, as well as most recently in successfully delivering IT services for the UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025 in Germany. Atos has been serving its partners and customers through a dedicated in-house sports and major events division ('Major Events') for over 3 decades, giving it an unmatched experience and the experience and flexibility to serve its customers regardless of their exposure, size and scale. From global events to local competitions, Atos consistently strives to deliver technology excellence to its entire customer base. Atos has been involved with the Olympic Movement since 1992 and the Paralympic Movement since 2002 and is the official Digital partner for Special Olympics International. Most recently, Atos has been instrumental in delivering successful leading-edge IT services for iconic events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 or inspiring events such as the Invictus Games Vancouver 2025 or the Special Olympics Torino Winter Games 2025. To learn more about Atos solutions for sporting events and major events, visit Atos Major events. *** About Atos Group Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space. Press contact Laurent Massicot – [email protected] – 33 (0)7 69 48 01 80 Attachment PR – Global – Atos successfully supported UEFA Under21 Championship 2025™ Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. 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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
PIP assessment tips for people due a consultation over the phone, in-person or by video call
DWP plans to increase the number of face-to-face assessments, but will still offer alternative consultation methods. The UK Government recently announced planned changes to eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will not affect existing claimants and will only apply to people making a new claim for the disability benefit from November 2026. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) also said it will work with disability groups to create a 'fairer' welfare system. However, proposals in the 'Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working' Green Paper also include increasing the number of face-to-face PIP assessments for new and existing claimants due an award review. Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, also recently confirmed that the DWP remains 'committed to enabling a multi-channel assessment approach' but the focus will be on ramping up in-person PIP assessments. DWP will continue to offer telephone and video calling consultations. He added that 'the feasibility of a paper-based assessment will always be considered in the first instance, for all cases' adding that 'where a paper-based review is not possible the claimant will be invited to an assessment '. In his written response to Liberal Democrat MP Chris Coghlan, he went on to say that before an invitation to an assessment is sent, 'consideration will be given to claimants who need a specific assessment channel due to their health condition or circumstances'. Sir Stephen continued: 'Other claimants who can undertake any assessment type will be allocated to the next available appointment; however, this can be changed if the claimant informs us that a reasonable adjustment is appropriate in their circumstances. 'The Department audits Functional Assessment Service suppliers to ensure that the correct PIP assessment channel type has been selected for the claimant. This provides assurance that claimants are routed to the most appropriate assessment type.' PIP Assessment Providers Online guidance enables people due a health assessment to check which provider will conduct their assessment. You can check using your area or postcode on here. If you are due a PIP assessment or Work Capability Assessment (WCA), it will be conducted by the following company: Scotland (WCA only) and North England: Maximus UK Services Limited (previously Atos) Midlands and Wales: Capita Business Services (previously Capita) South West England: Serco (previously Atos) South East England, London and East Anglia: Ingeus UK Limited (previously Atos) Northern Ireland: Capita Business Services (previously Capita) What is a PIP assessment? The PIP assessment is an opportunity for you to talk about how your condition affects you - it's not a diagnosis of your condition or a medical examination. The DWP will take into consideration evidence from the assessment to decide if you should be awarded PIP. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP decision maker. If you are waiting on a review, it's a good idea to have a copy of your PIP evidence form with you for telephone, video and face-to-face assessments. That way you can refer back to it, especially if it was completed a few years ago. Talking about how your condition affects you A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you've already detailed it on your PIP evidence form (the PIP2 document). This can be hard to do, but it will really help if you can talk about: the kind of things you have difficulty with, or can't do at all - for example, walking up steps without help or remembering to go to appointments how your condition affects you from day to day what a bad day is like for you - for example, 'On a bad day, I can't walk at all because my injured leg hurts so much' or 'On a bad day, I'm so depressed I can't concentrate on anything' Observations on what you say and do during the assessment The assessor will use the information you gave on your PIP claim form but also draw opinions from what you say and do on the day. For example, they might ask you how you got to the centre for a face-to-face assessment - if you say you came on the bus, without further clarification, they could make a note stating you can travel alone on public transport - unless you highlight otherwise. You might also be asked to carry out some physical tasks during the face-to-face assessment. Don't feel you have to do things you wouldn't normally be able to do. If you do them on assessment day, the assessor may think you can always do them, so if you're not comfortable with something - say so. During the telephone assessment you may be asked to describe how you complete simple tasks such as preparing and cooking food, getting washed and dressed and how you move around outside the home. Don't rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. Pause, reflect and reply Break your answer down and take them through how you complete tasks step-by-step to paint an accurate picture of how your disability or health condition affects you. What may seem like a drawn out process for you, will demonstrate exactly how you accomplish tasks to the assessor - so don't try to speed up or simplify how you get things done. The assessor will also make a note of your mental state during the assessment - for example, they will record whether you look or sound depressed or happy, tense or relaxed and how you cope with social interaction. Things to remember during the assessment Don't let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer 'yes' or 'no' to their questions Always try to explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period of time You can have someone with you while you do the assessment over the phone, on the video call or in person, just remember to put the call on loudspeaker and advise the assessor who is with you. Taking someone with you to a face-to-face assessment for support The DWP has guidance on attending an assessment, which you can find on the website here. You can take someone with you into the actual assessment if they are 16 or over. This could be anyone who makes you feel more comfortable, like a friend, relative or carer. If you want, they can take part in discussions and make notes for you. Before going to a face-to-face assessment Check with your assessment provider that your assessment centre has everything you need - if it doesn't, you can ask for it. This can help make you feel more comfortable on the day. Here are a few examples: ask if you will have to go upstairs, and if there's a lift that can accommodate a wheelchair if you need one ask how roomy the centre is if you get anxious in enclosed spaces - if the rooms or corridors are small, tell them this could make you anxious and see what they can offer you ask for an interpreter or signer if you need one - do this at least two working days before your assessment so they have time to organise it ask for the person carrying out the assessment to be the same gender as you, if that's important to you ask if you can make an audio recording of the assessment - you must do this three days before your assessment and ask your provider about the rules for using recording equipment Changing the venue If the location of your face-to-face assessment is more than 90 minutes away by public transport and you have difficulty travelling long distances, you might be offered an alternative location or home visit. Again, refer to the published guidance on as it includes travel restriction advice for Scotland, England and Wales.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How are Premier League fixtures decided?
According to the Premier League, putting together the fixture schedule takes up to six months. The process is managed by multinational IT company Atos, which has its headquarters just outside of Paris. Advertisement A slew of information about the football calendar - international dates, European matchweeks, and the scheduling of the lower leagues - is inputted into the system so it can generate a list which functions. Further information such as policing capacity and geographical proximity are also taken into account. For example, the system is told that Liverpool and Everton cannot play at home on the same weekend, because doing so would put too much on strain on police resources and transport infrastructure in one city. The same goes for other closely situated rivals, like Manchester United and Manchester City, but the rules are more relaxed in London owing to the prevalence of top-flight clubs in the capital. Clubs can also make requests in case there is a potential stadium clash. For example, Old Trafford will host the Super League Grand Final on Saturday, 11 October 2025, so Manchester United are likely to request their fixture is away that weekend. Advertisement Once all of the background information has been inputted, clubs are put in a pairing grid, which defines when they will play at home and when they will play away. From there, the system generates a randomised set of fixtures. The fixture list is manually verified by Atos staff and representatives from the Premier League and Football League. If any issues are spotted, the process is repeated again and a new set of fixtures is generated until one is deemed to satisfy all requirements. Liverpool will enter the 2025-26 Premier League season as champions [Getty Images] What rules are there for home and away Premier League fixture scheduling? There are three key home and away rules which the fixture generator must abide by. Advertisement In any period of five matches, a club must play either three times at home and twice away, or vice versa. A club cannot start or end the season with two home or two away matches. A club cannot play at home twice or away twice for the fixtures which take place on or around Boxing Day and New Year's Day. When are football fixtures for the 2025-26 announced in other leagues? Other British leagues will announce their fixture lists on the following dates: Scottish Premiership - 09:00 BST on Friday, June 20 2025 National League - on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 Welsh Premier Division - 10:00 BST on Thursday, 10 July 2025 EFL - 12:00 BST on Thursday, 26 June 2025 Women's Super League - July 2025 What is Ask Me Anything? This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your questions. We want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you do. The team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and pundits. We will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting events. Advertisement Our coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered...
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sir Alex Ferguson 'had his doubts' over Man Utd fixture list in astonishing rant
The randomised Premier League fixture will be released on Wednesday, although doubts have been raised about the system - most memorably by legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson An astonishing attack from Sir Alex Ferguson about Manchester United's fixture list prompted the Premier League to release their own statement in 2009. The official list of matches and their dates for the 2025/26 campaign will be released on Wednesday at 9am. The huge schedule details the rough plan of the 380 games that will be played between the 20 clubs in the top flight of English football. Premier League officials state the list is always randomised and put together by an outside IT company called Atos. However, after being left unhappy by a run of matches at the start of 2009, Ferguson tore into the Premier League's fixture list and insinuated that they tried to make life difficult for the Red Devils. In the 2008/09 campaign, United had to face nine of the 10 teams who finished directly below them the previous season away in the first half of the campaign. He was also aggrieved that his team had to play on the road straight after United's three Champions League away clashes at the time. In a pre-match press conference previewing an FA Cup third-round tie away to Southampton, the Scot tore into the Premier League. He said: "I've been saying this for a few months, but our fixture programme didn't do us any favours. I think we have been handicapped by the Premier League. They tell me it's not planned - bloody hell!' When asked if he felt the Premier League wanted to disadvantage United, he added: "I've got my doubts. I'm not saying what they do down there. "But next year we'll be sending somebody to see how it happens, I can assure you. I just don't understand how you can get the fixtures like that.' The previous summer, United did have the opportunity to raise objections to the Premier League about the fixture list but chose not to. Officials from the division refuted Ferguson's comments with a strong statement. It read: "The Premier League fixtures are put together through as random a process as possible. The initial list is created by specialist software before going to the Fixtures Working Party, which is made up of representatives from the Premier League, Football League, FA, clubs and supporters. "The police also approve it before it is sent to the clubs, at which point they can raise any objections they may have. There are various factors that go into the structuring of the fixture list - police requests, club requests, involvement in European or FIFA competitions for example - but the overriding factor is the luck of the draw.' Despite the tricky fixture scheduling, United were able to win the Premier League, pipping Liverpool to the title by four points. Throughout that era, Ferguson was far from the only person who was sceptical about the scheduling. At the start of the 2005/06 campaign, Jose Mourinho, who was beginning his second season at Chelsea at the time, told the People newspaper: "It is always Chelsea who get the worst games, the worst fixtures to play, while Arsenal always have the best ones." His comments were said after the reveal of the fixture list, which had Chelsea down to play away from home immediately after their first five Champions League games, while the Gunners had home matches after their European clashes. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: How Premier League fixtures are decided including THREE golden rules
It feels like the season only finished two minutes ago, but we will already be able to start building up to the next one on Wednesday morning, when the new fixtures are released. For the first time in eight years Premier League fans will see their side take on Sunderland, after the Black Cats joined Burnley and Leeds in earning promotion back to the top-flight. Liverpool will also be eagerly eyeing up their own fixture list, working out where the crunch games will come up in their bid to retain the Premier League title, with Arsenal and Man City likely hell bent on stopping Arne Slot's side. It may seem like the lists come out a little early, however Premier League officials have revealed that the process actually takes around six months, given the amount of data that goes into compiling the fixtures. The task, carried out by a French company, Atos, who are based near Paris, sees data entered into the system, such as the dates of international windows and European club games, before coming up with the list. That job becomes even harder with nine Premier League sides set to play in European competitions next term. Tottenham join Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle in the Champions League, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace will play in the Europa League, while Nottingham Forest enter the Conference League play-offs. That's sort of to be expected, but there are also other factors such as proximity between clubs on certain days and policing capacity to take into consideration, to ensure resources are not so thinly spread. In this sense, larger metropolitan areas with more than one club become a problem, such as Manchester, Liverpool and London. With the former two northern cities, Man City and Man United and Liverpool and Everton are not permitted to play on the same day at home, while London's greater resources - and number of teams - mean that is not such an issue therein. However there are three golden rules which cannot be broken when it comes to producing the fixture list. Firstly, teams must play three home games and two away games, or vice versa, in a five-game span; teams cannot have a four and one situation either way. Similarly, no side is allowed to begin or end the season with two home or two away matches. And lastly, teams aren't allowed to play home or away twice within the Christmas period, during Boxing Day and New Year's Day. A list is then produced based on all these mitigating factors, after teams have been paired up in a grid to determine home or away status, which is reviewed manually by Atos and officials from both the Premier League and the English Football League. After all that, if any errors still exist, then the system is repeated, with a brand new set of games being produced, and so on until a list is approved and officially rubber-stamped, to be announced in late June. Wednesday, June 18 will see the games for next campaign released, and you can follow all the action as it unfolds LIVE with Mail Sport.
