Get set for London 2012

Prepare for the business opportunities London 2012 will bring

The Olympic Games begin in London on July 27th 2012

They will be the world's biggest sporting event (Equivalent to 46 simultaneous Football World Cups) and bring unprecedented opportunities for UK businesses.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your Communications Services during London 2012.

Why prepare your business for 2012?

Why prepare your business?

Over the seven weeks this summer, international visitors are expected to spend a total of £709 million in the UK, an 18% increase on a normal Summer.

Source: @ISA Europe 2012 Economic Impact Report - 'Golden Opportunity: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Expenditure and Economic Impact'

The Games will also bring with it some challenges, particularly for those based close to Olympic Venues:

TFL estimate that up to 800,000 additional people will use public transport in London on the busiest day.

Now is the time to get involved

Experience from previous Games tells us it's the businesses who prepare early who will profit the most.

Leon Taylor explains how BT can raise the bar

BT at the Olympics

It is inconceivable that we could deliver the 2012 Games without BT on board. We needed someone we can trust who could provide the technical know-how and the creative solutions to ensure our London 2012 Games are the very best they can be. BT gives us this.

Sebastian Coe, LOCOG Chair,
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd.

Being ready for 2012

There's much more to do, when the Games arrive...

If you want your business to make the most of this opportunity, consider the following:

  • How easily can you scale up your communications services to meet the increase in demand for your products and services?
  • Can your staff still work if they can't get into the office?
  • Is your business prepared for any eventuality?

How BT Business can help you take advantage

Our quick guides can help your business prepare and capitalise on this once in a lifetime event.

Olympic Games case studies

Reaching for the Peak case study PDF

See how BT is providing the communications services infrastructure for London 2012.

Download London 2012 case study

Vancouver 2010 case study PDF

Lessons learnt from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Download Vancouver 2010 case study

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