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Atos and Saudi Esports Federation join forces to boost the gaming and esports ecosystem in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 5, 2024 –Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, announces the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF). The partnership between SEF and Atos signifies a significant step towards realizing Saudi Arabia’s potential as a leading hub for esports innovation.

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), a leading force in nurturing elite gaming talent and fostering the vibrant gaming community and industry in Saudi Arabia, is dedicated to enhancing its technological capabilities. Atos, renowned for its expertise in IT and digital services for major sporting events worldwide and its global footprint in delivering transformative solutions across diverse industries, emerged as SEF’s premier choice.

Atos will leverage its cutting-edge technology capabilities to support SEF’s mission of enhancing the esports ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. By harnessing advanced IT infrastructure and digital platforms, Atos aims to elevate the standard of esports events and competitions hosted by SEF, providing players and fans with unparalleled experiences.

Mr. Abdulaziz AlSaykhan, Executive Director of Technology at Saudi Esports Federation said “At SEF, we are dedicated to nurturing the growth of esports in Saudi Arabia and offering our community innovative gaming experiences. Our partnership with Atos will represent a new chapter in our commitment to the gaming and esports community and will boost the ecosystem by providing world-class services to our stakeholders and players alike.

Marc Veelenturf, CEO of Middle east and Turkey, Atos said “Atos is thrilled to collaborate with SEF and bring our expertise in IT infrastructure and digital services to the forefront of esports development in Saudi Arabia. Together, we are poised to unlock new possibilities and deliver exceptional value to the esports community”.

By combining SEF’s vision with Atos’ technological capabilities, this collaboration is set to nurture the rapid growth of esport in the kingdom and accelerate its expansion.

Atos is the Worldwide IT Partner of the Olympic & Paralympic Games and is now working on the preparation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Additionally, it is also the Official Technology and Digital Services Partner of the European Olympic Committee for the next editions of the European Games until 2027 and the Official Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football until 2023. Atos is the only international IT services company serving its partners and customers through a dedicated in-house sports and major events division (“Major Events”). To learn more about Atos solutions for sporting events and major events, visit the Atos website.

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About Tech Foundations

Tech Foundations is the Atos Group business line leading in managed services, focusing on hybrid cloud infrastructure, employee experience and technology services, through decarbonized, automated and AI-enabled solutions. Its 52,000 employees advance what matters to the world’s businesses, institutions and communities. It is present in 69 countries, with an annual revenue of € 6 billion.

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 105,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. 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.

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Meenu Raje | meenu.raje@atos.net