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Editorial: Le Monde

Atos, une faillite collective
May 7, 2024

  • Atos, the main technology firm of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is still battling financially trying to resolve its debt issues by May 31.
  • Atos's valuation has dropped by a tenth in just two years, and urgently needs over 1 billion euros in cash.
  • Thierry Breton, the former CEO of Atos, has been blamed for forcefully accelerating the growth of the company, ultimately weakening it.
  • The government has been criticized for its lack of timely action and overlooked the strategic importance of Atos in sensitive areas such as cybersecurity or managing nuclear power plants.

Conclusion: While Atos's financial situation is concerning, the lack of timely attention from the government may have implications on the country's security and technology, highlighting the need for greater vigilance towards strategic technology firms.