With the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicking off in just two days, Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) CTO Sotiris Salamouris revealed how Alibaba's cloud technology is revolutionizing global sports coverage ❄️💻. In an exclusive interview with CGTN, Salamouris called the upcoming Games 'the most logistically ambitious yet,' with events spread across five Italian regions spanning 22,000 square kilometers.
🏔️ Mountain-Sized Challenges: From Milan's ice rinks to Cortina's Alpine slopes, Alibaba's cloud systems are helping OBS tackle real-time data transfers between venues – a critical upgrade for seamless 4K/8K broadcasts. 'It’s like building a digital highway through the Alps,' Salamouris quipped, praising the tech giant's role in overcoming geographical hurdles.
📺 8K Game Changer: Shoutout to China Media Group for producing the Games' only 8K ultra-HD broadcast signals! This means viewers worldwide will see snowflakes glisten and ice blades sparkle like never before 🌨️✨.
As athletes finalize their preparations, Salamouris confirmed all systems are go: 'When that cauldron lights up on February 7, the world will witness Olympic storytelling at light speed.' 🚀
