Client Objectives
The Athens Olympic Organising Committee (ATHOC) required an experienced consulting company with a proven track-record in the Olympic Games. ATHOC was charged with conducting the Games and they had to coordinate security operations with all the Hellenic security agencies. This included: police, civil defence, emergency medical services, military forces, coastguard and other specialist organisations.

The Boartes Approach
Boartes undertook a comprehensive requirements analysis to determine the capabilities and functional outcomes required to ensure security for the Games. Once consensus was achieved with key stakeholders, a strategic master-plan was developed that addressed the formation of a dedicated security force, identified the command and control requirements and paved the way for the security forces to prepare for their role during the Games. Additionally, Boartes was able to identify the new technologies and systems required by the Games Security Force and assist ATHOC in acquiring the systems from world-class providers.

Results
The Athens Olympic Games were held in a protective and secure environment that balanced security with the overall sporting objectives of the Games. The Hellenic security forces were able to specify, acquire and operate a range of new systems and command & control facilities during the Games and these systems now form the legacy for ongoing security operations. These massive security projects were achieved on-time and with cost savings of more than €150M against original estimates.

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