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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Olympics-LA28 brings on Snowflake as data collaboration provider
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for Snowflake Inc. is displayed on a banner to celebrate the company's IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 16, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo (Reuters) -Data cloud analytics company Snowflake has been appointed the official data collaboration provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles as well as Team USA, the American company said on Tuesday. The Bozeman, Montana-based company said the partnership will enable data collaboration across Olympic and Paralympic Games for critical functions, which include athletes training data and fan engagement. "Snowflake's fully managed platform lets Team USA centralize critical information for sharing and collaboration such as athlete training data, health records, nutrition sources and more, ensuring every competitor has the knowledge and support required to win," it added in a statement. "Team USA can use Snowflake's flexible software architecture to connect and enrich fan data in order to build a complete profile of each fan and then engage with them in a personalized way. "This helps Team USA bring fans closer to the action by delivering interactions that resonate with their interests—whether watching from home, following on social channels or attending events." The Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028. "As we progress toward 2028, our capabilities will continue to evolve and the opportunities to collaborate with Snowflake on data collaboration enhancements are paramount," said John Usher, CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties. "This partnership enables us to scale efficiently and achieve our innovation goals for LA28 and Team USA." (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru. Editing by Mark Potter)
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Olympics-LA28 brings on Snowflake as data collaboration provider
(Reuters) -Data cloud analytics company Snowflake has been appointed the official data collaboration provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles as well as Team USA, the American company said on Tuesday. The Bozeman, Montana-based company said the partnership will enable data collaboration across Olympic and Paralympic Games for critical functions, which include athletes training data and fan engagement. "Snowflake's fully managed platform lets Team USA centralize critical information for sharing and collaboration such as athlete training data, health records, nutrition sources and more, ensuring every competitor has the knowledge and support required to win," it added in a statement. "Team USA can use Snowflake's flexible software architecture to connect and enrich fan data in order to build a complete profile of each fan and then engage with them in a personalized way. "This helps Team USA bring fans closer to the action by delivering interactions that resonate with their interests—whether watching from home, following on social channels or attending events." The Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028. "As we progress toward 2028, our capabilities will continue to evolve and the opportunities to collaborate with Snowflake on data collaboration enhancements are paramount," said John Usher, CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties. "This partnership enables us to scale efficiently and achieve our innovation goals for LA28 and Team USA." Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Snowflake Partners with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA to Deliver the Data Sharing and Collaboration Platform for the Most Data-Driven Games of All Time
As the Official Data Collaboration Provider for Team USA and the LA28 Games, Snowflake will enable data collaboration across the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games for critical functions, including athletes' training data and fan engagement, as well as enhancing LA28 Games planning and delivery. No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) today announced a three-year partnership as the Official Data Collaboration Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Snowflake joins a roster of exceptional technology partners bringing best-in-class innovation to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. "The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic stage offers an extraordinary opportunity to bring together data for truly meaningful impact and breakthroughs, and Snowflake's technology is uniquely positioned to enable powerful data collaboration at scale," said Denise Persson, CMO at Snowflake. "We are proud to be a trusted partner in what promises to be the most technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games in history, using data collaboration powered by Snowflake's 'AI Data Cloud' in the U.S. to help realize possibilities once unimaginable." Snowflake platforms will empower LA28 and Team USA across critical functions, including athletes' training data and fan engagement, as well as enhancing LA28 Games planning and delivery. Using secure data collaboration capabilities powered by Snowflake's AI Data Cloud, Team USA and LA28 will be able to: Support Team USA athletes: Snowflake's fully managed platform lets Team USA centralize critical information for sharing and collaboration such as athlete training data, health records, nutrition sources and more, ensuring every competitor has the knowledge and support required to win. Deliver data-driven personalized fan engagement at scale: Team USA can use Snowflake's flexible software architecture to connect and enrich fan data in order to build a complete profile of each fan and then engage with them in a personalized way. This helps Team USA bring fans closer to the action by delivering interactions that resonate with their interests—whether watching from home, following on social channels or attending events. "Partnering with Snowflake on our growing technology needs felt seamless. As we progress toward 2028, our capabilities will continue to evolve and the opportunities to collaborate with Snowflake on data collaboration enhancements are paramount," said John Slusher, CEO of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties. "This partnership enables us to scale efficiently and achieve our innovation goals for LA28 and Team USA." Learn more Learn more about Snowflake, Team USA, and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read about the benefits of Snowflake's privacy-first Data Clean Rooms. Stay on top of the latest news and announcements from Snowflake on LinkedIn and X. About Snowflake Snowflake is the data collaboration platform for the AI era, making it easy for enterprises to innovate faster and get more value from data. More than 11,000 companies around the globe, including hundreds of the world's largest, use Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to build, use, and share data, apps and AI. With Snowflake, data and AI are transformative for everyone. Learn more at (NYSE: SNOW). About the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games The LA28 Games will mark Los Angeles' third time hosting the Olympic Games, previously hosted in 1984 and 1932, and first time to host the Paralympic Games. Los Angeles will host the world's most elite athletes in 2028 as it welcomes Paralympians and Olympians from around the world to compete on the biggest stage in sports. The LA28 Games are independently operated by a privately funded, nonprofit organization, with revenue from corporate partners, licensing agreements, hospitality and ticketing programs and a significant contribution from the International Olympic Committee. About Team USA Team USA is the world's largest and most diverse team of athletes from across the United States who compete at the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan-American Games. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, founded in 1894, serves as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States and is responsible for protecting, supporting and empowering Team USA athletes. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Snowflake Media Contact Danica StanczakCorporate Communicationspress@ LA28 Media ContactPress@
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Jimmy Fallon Offered $1 Million Air-Taxi Bet by Short Seller
Air taxi company Archer Aviation Inc. has been targeted by short sellers before, but the latest attack has an unusual twist: A proposed $1 million "friendly wager" with the TV show host Jimmy Fallon. New York-based Culper Research alleges that Archer has "systematically lied" about the progress of its flagship vehicle and paid millions to secure its CEO a May 15 appearance on The Tonight Show with Fallon, who a month earlier also attended a promotional event for the company. Now the short-selling firm wants the late-night star to demonstrate his conviction in the business. Culper has proposed that it and Fallon place $1 million each in escrow. If Fallon, a pilot and three more passengers complete a US Federal Aviation Administration-compliant commercial flight in Midnight - Archer's electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - before the end of the 2028 Olympics, Fallon would win the full amount. If the flight does not occur, Culper would win the money and donate it to charity. The deadline has been chosen because Archer has been named the official air taxi provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Tonight Show and representatives for Fallon did not immediately respond to multiple requests for comment regarding the proposed wager. Responding to the short report, an Archer spokesperson said by text message that Christian Lamarco, the founder of Culper, "has a reputation for 'shorting and distorting' various stocks" and that his claims are baseless. In an email, Lamarco declined to comment beyond the original research. In its report, Culper said it had investigators camped at Archer test sites and that based on its evidence, the aircraft was "nowhere close to flying" - contrary to company claims. The firm is the latest short seller to take aim at Archer, with other notable attacks coming from Grizzly Research and Kerrisdale Capital. About 17% of the air-taxi developer's floating stock is currently sold short, according to data from S3 Partners. Startups as well as giants like Boeing Co. have been racing to develop, and eventually mass produce, electric-powered air taxis that could speed up short-haul journeys and ease congestion. The still-developing industry has numerous high-profile fans including the likes of Cathie Wood, whose Ark Investment Management backs Archer along with other companies in the sector. In addition to the recent appearance of Adam Goldstein, Archer's chief executive officer, on The Tonight Show, an Instagram video featuring Fallon and Goldstein was posted from their, as well as Archer's, accounts on April 23. The video includes footage from a mid-April event in New York showcasing the Midnight aircraft. Archer shares fell about 1.9% as of 2:56 p.m. in New York on Tuesday.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Olympics-Saatva to provide mattresses for athletes at LA28
FILE PHOTO: LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman speaks during a press conference held by the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover and IOC Vice President and LA28 Coordination Commission Chair Nicole Hoevertsz look on, at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo (Reuters) - Saatva has been selected to be the official provider of mattresses and bedding for athletes at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, the American company said on Monday. The beds provided to athletes at Olympic villages have become a contentious issue over the last few years. Cardboard bed frames were introduced at the Tokyo 2020 Games for sustainability reasons, with some media reports claiming they were "anti-sex beds" made to collapse under the weight of more than one person to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The beds were criticised by some athletes, with U.S. skateboarder Nyjah Huston saying they were "uncomfortable". Similar beds were used by the Paris 2024 organisers and the mattresses at last year's Games were made of the same material used in fishing nets and were made by the Japanese brand Airweave. In a statement, Saatva said it had "been named the Official Mattress and Restorative Sleep Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA". It added that it would "provide mattresses, linens, and pillows to athletes for the LA28 Games, ensuring they get the restorative sleep critical to recovery and overall well-being during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games." The Games will take place between July 14-30, 2028. (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
