Purpose-built technology and project management support help bring complex, cross-department readiness efforts into one coordinated framework
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Athenian Group, a consulting firm specializing in program management and business transformation, has developed and implemented a purpose-built project management platform to support Los Angeles County's preparation for the 2028 Olympics.
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