The EOC has selected Microplus, together with Deloitte as Microplus’ strategic delivery partner, as its preferred partner for technology, digital and related cooperation, covering both the European Games and the EOC’s wider strategic, digital and event-related objectives.
In this context, the EOC and the Istanbul 2027 Organising Committee have confirmed Microplus Informatica S.r.l. as the official technology, results and digital services partner for the 4th European Games, Istanbul 2027.
Microplus are one of the world’s leading Games-time technology providers with experience across the Olympic Movement and major international sporting events. As part of the appointment, the company becomes a headline partner of the 4th European Games, with exclusive sponsorship rights in the IT category.
Microplus will power the systems that capture every result and bring the Games to fans around the world. This spans timing and scoring, on-venue and central results, the results data feed, commentator information systems and TV graphics, as well as the official Games website and mobile app and its public results presentation layer.
The company will also deliver the Games Management System, covering accreditation, sport entries, arrivals and departures, and workforce and volunteers.
The EOC, the LOC and Microplus will work under a joint governance structure to ensure the highest standards of accuracy, reliability and integrity across every result and every touchpoint of the Games, from mobilisation later this year through to Games-time delivery in 2027.
Spyros Capralos, EOC President, said:
“Microplus and Deloitte bring real experience and a proven track record to Istanbul 2027, and we are delighted to have them on board as our technology partner for the Games.
“From timing and scoring to how fans and broadcasters follow every result, this partnership touches almost every part of how the Games will be delivered, and we are confident it is in strong hands.
“We look forward to working closely with Microplus, and with the LOC, over the months ahead as preparations for Istanbul 2027 continue to build.”
Alpaslan Baki Ertekin, CEO of the Istanbul 2027 Organising Committee, said:
“We are looking forward to getting to work with the Microplus team as we build towards a well-run and memorable Istanbul 2027.
“This is a partnership that will be felt across our entire operation and as we move deeper into our preparations, having Microplus on board gives us a technology partner who understands exactly what is required to run a Games of this scale.”
Mauro Cedrani, CEO of Microplus, said:
“We are proud to have been selected as the technology partner for the 4th European Games, and to bring our experience to Istanbul 2027.
“Delivering accurate, reliable results and a strong digital experience for fans is at the heart of what we do, and we understand what a Games of this scale demands.
“We look forward to working closely with the EOC and the LOC as preparations continue, and to playing our part in a successful Istanbul 2027.”
