Telstra: cooperation with BOCOG goes well

As the largest telecommunications company in Australia, Telstra was responsible for providing a full-range of telecommunication services during the 2000 Sydney Olympics and is an official advisor to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.

Serving up for a historical mission

“The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is the historical mission of Beijing and we want to be well prepared for that and do our best,” said Jonathan Shihgeneral manager of Beijing McDonald’s Food.

Air France’s gift for 2008 Olympics

Air France intends to introduce its new Airbus A380 on Asian routes (Tokyo and Beijing) in 2008, one year after it debuts on North Atlantic routes (New York and Montreal), thus becoming the first European airline to offer customers the comfort and services of the new aircraft.

Panasonic clinches top VI sponsorship agreement

Matsushita Electric Industrial, best known for its Panasonic brand products, has signed an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to renew its Worldwide Olympic Partnership for the 2006 Torino Olympic Winter Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

GE sees Olympic opportunity

The Olympic Games in Beijing 2008 is a great chance for China, for Beijing and for GE. GE’s goal is to become a strategic partner with China.

Motorola to provide security for Olympics

“Motorola has cooperated with Olympic Games for over thirty years. In Athens, Motorola’s Terrestrial Trunk Radio (TETRA), a special digital net group and a solution for the two-way wireless communication system, is used to guarantee the safety of the whole network,” Edward Zander, chairman and CEO of Motorola Inc. said at a meeting of Beijing Mayor’s Advisors.

English language skills needed for global IT business

“China is a market full of potential and Beijing is the hub of that market. However China clearly needs to improve its workforce’s English language skls. The 2008 Olympics will provide a useful experience with the English language problems,” Chong M. Ng, managing director of EDS China, toldBeijing Today.

Improving traffic flow

“I understand that after the SARS period, the number of vehicles increased rapidly in Beijing. But this is not the key reason for the traffic congestion. Inefficient traffic control s the main problem.

Coca-Cola ready for Beijing Olympics

Coca-Cola regards being a sponsor of the Olympic Games as a great opportunity, both a development trend and a long-term strategy.

Escalating business opportunities

Thyssen Krupp held numerous talks with BOCOG and its contractors for the 2008 Olympic Game last year, according to Alfred Wewers, chief representative at ThyssenKrupp AG’s China Representative Office.