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  • CONMEBOL partners with Atos for technology innovation in South American football competitions.
  • Atos to enhance fan interaction via advanced website and app solutions for CONMEBOL.
  • Strategic alliance aimed at modernising competitions and improving communication with fans.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has solidified its focus on South American football by partnering with Atos, the newly appointed Official Innovation Partner for its club competitions.

This collaboration will see Atos creating innovative website and app solutions for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, intending to elevate fan engagement and enhance their digital experience.

Focus on innovation and IT excellence

Atos, known for leveraging Artificial Intelligence, provides digital solutions on a global scale and has a robust presence in South America spanning more than three decades.

CONMEBOL is engaging in unions with top-tier partners like Atos to enhance the quality of its competitions

Through this partnership, Atos aligns itself with major club tournaments like the CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, as well as competitions such as the CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina, CONMEBOL Recopa, CONMEBOL eLibertadores, and CONMEBOL Key Annual Events. 

Sticking to its goal of infusing innovation with IT efficiency, CONMEBOL is engaging in collaborations with top-tier partners like Atos to enhance the quality of its competitions both in gameplay and fan communication.

Quality, efficiency, and fan engagement

"At CONMEBOL, we work every day to drive the growth of our competitions and deliver innovative experiences to millions of South American football fans. This alliance with Atos, a global pioneer in technological solutions, allows us to move forward confidently with that vision."

"We are convinced that this agreement will further strengthen quality, efficiency, and fan engagement across all our digital platforms," expressed Alejandro Domínguez, the President of CONMEBOL.

Advancing digital platforms

The partnership with CONMEBOL is seen by Atos as a key extension of its commitment to the growth

Atos brings its extensive experience in digital transformation within sports, supporting pioneering organisations at major international events.

The partnership with CONMEBOL is seen by Atos as a key extension of its commitment to the growth and modernisation of South American football, promising to develop advanced digital platforms that connect millions of fans and uplift competition standards.

Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events, noted, "Thanks to our global experience and strong track record in large-scale projects, we will work alongside CONMEBOL to deliver advanced digital platforms that connect millions of fans, raise the standard of competitions, and contribute to the modernisation of the sports ecosystem across the region."

Enhancing fan experience

Nelson Campelo, Head of Atos South America, underscores the importance of fan connection in sports, declaring this partnership as a significant step towards innovation through disruptive solutions.

By transforming the way millions of fans experience football, we reinforce our ability to deliver high-performance technology and an outstanding digital experience," he added.

Commitment to advanced IT services

Atos has long established its commitment in the domain of sports and major events, being the sole international IT services company maintaining a specialised division for over 30 years. This extensive background allows Atos to support events from local tournaments to global showcases, exemplified by its roles with UEFA National Team and partnerships with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

Moving forward, CONMEBOL will be working hand in hand with Atos to integrate advanced technologies and initiatives, aiming to deliver exceptional experiences to a vast number of football fans.

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