RFID's role in the Paris Olympics

The Paris Games have officially opened, and the Canadian Olympic Committee is offering its athletes, coaches, families, media and fans a new, high-tech way to participate - seamless access, payment and VIP services through RFID wristband technology from Connect&GO.

During the Paris Olympics, up to 20,000 participants will be wearing RFID wristbands. These wristbands not only provide access control, but also support contactless purchases of goods such as food and beverages. Whether entering the Canada Olympic House (COH) to watch the games or enjoying the various activities and performances in the venues, participants will be able to authenticate and pay for their purchases with a simple tap on their wristbands, greatly simplifying the process and improving efficiency.

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RFID technology brings a number of advantages to COH. Firstly, it enables personalised ticketing and access control, ensuring that each participant receives the appropriate level of access based on their ticket or voucher. Secondly, the contactless payment method reduces the inconvenience and security risks of cash transactions and improves convenience and security. In addition, RFID technology has a powerful event management function that can set up alerts based on minimum and maximum attendance, helping management to adjust strategies and optimise resource allocation in real time.