The Innovative Tech Driving the 2024 Olympics in Paris

July 30, 2024

Take a look at the advanced technologies behind the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and how they will revolutionize future events.

Cabe Atwell

Related To: Electronic Design

Heat generated by the company’s data centers is piped to the Olympic Aquatic Centre, where its used to heat the Olympic pool.

Equinix's Heat Export Program

Equinix, a leading data-center infrastructure company, has provided a unique way to heat the Olympic swimming pool using residual heat generated in its International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers. The company’s Heat Export program recovers residual heat from its IBX data centers and exports it to buildings in surrounding communities, delivering a cleaner alternative over traditional heating methods.

Equinix will export the heat from its newest PA10 center in Paris and transfer it to the Plaine Saulnier urban development zone and the Olympic Aquatic Centre. The system works by using the heat generated from the servers to heat water, which has a temperature of 28°C. The heated water is then passed through several heat pumps that heat the water to a temperature of 65°C, which is then distributed via a heat exchange plate that warms up the pool.

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What you’ll learn:

• The IOC’s agenda for the 2024 Olympics.

• Technologies showcased at the games.

• Applications for these advanced systems.

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is in full swing, showcasing the latest technologies as the world's greatest athletes compete for the gold. This year's events are dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) and new innovations that range from athlete training to enhanced broadcasting experiences for attendees and viewers at home.

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) set the Olympic Agenda back in April, detailing a framework centered on AI's impact on future games. That agenda outlines a pledge by the IOC and leading tech companies to ensure AI is used at events to promote innovation solidarity, improve sustainability, and reinforce the role of sport in society.

To that end, those tech giants were quick to begin deployment of their latest technologies, with some of the best highlighted in this roundup:

About the Author

Cabe Atwell | Technology Editor, Electronic Design

Cabe is a Technology Editor for Electronic Design.

Engineer, Machinist, Maker, Writer. A graduate Electrical Engineer actively plying his expertise in the industry and at his company, Gunhead. When not designing/building, he creates a steady torrent of projects and content in the media world. Many of his projects and articles are online at element14 & SolidSmack, industry-focused work at EETimes & EDN, and offbeat articles at Make Magazine. Currently, you can find him hosting webinars and contributing to Electronic Design and Machine Design.

Cabe is an electrical engineer, design consultant and author with 25 years’ experience. His most recent book is “Essential 555 IC: Design, Configure, and Create Clever Circuits”

Cabe writes the Engineering on Friday blog on Electronic Design.