--- title: "Focus BC | Software for Sports Events and Smart Cities" canonical: "https://www.focus-bc.com/" locale: en type: page updated_at: "2026-05-22T13:12:32.455Z" --- # Built for the world’s biggest events. And the cities that never stop. Platforms used by federations, organisers, and municipalities that cannot afford to operate blind. [See our two products ↓](#focus-areas) ## Used at World Cups, continental championships, and cities across Europe. ## Two products. Choose your context. SPORTS EVENTS ![Virtual Venue logo](/media/logos/virtualvenue-horizontal-logo.svg) ### Virtual Venue One platform for sports event operations, from planning to delivery. - Coordinate readiness across venues and timelines - Monitor incidents and operational status - Report from bidding to post-event, on any device ![Virtual Venue map view over Wembley Stadium](/media/screens/virtual-venue-wembley-stadium.webp) [Learn about Virtual Venue](virtual-venue/) CITIES ![City as a Platform logo](/media/logos/city-as-a-platform.svg) ### City as a Platform The operational platform for complex municipal decisions. - Manage territory and daily operations in one place - Connect departments, systems, and partners - Monitor mobility, public space, and sustainability in real time ![City as a Platform traffic operations dashboard](/media/screens/city-as-a-platform-trafego.webp) [Learn about City as a Platform](city-as-a-platform/) How we work ## Built as products. Used where it has to work. We build software as products, not projects. Each platform is designed to support real operations, bringing structure, visibility, and execution to environments where decisions matter. ### Real operations Software used in live environments, not simulations ### Real users Teams on the ground and decision-makers rely on it daily ### Real-time execution Built for situations where timing and clarity matter Case studies ## Proof through real environments See how Focus BC products perform across cities, events, and operational contexts. [View all case studies](case-studies/) [ ![](media/screens/city-as-a-platform-gestao-urbanistica.webp) ](/case-studies/b-smart-famalicao-case-study-smart-city-management-solution/) Smart Cities ### [Improving city operations with a connected platform](/case-studies/b-smart-famalicao-case-study-smart-city-management-solution/) How integrated data and workflows support daily municipal operations. [Read case study](/case-studies/b-smart-famalicao-case-study-smart-city-management-solution/) [ ![](media/screens/city-as-a-platform-trafego.webp) ](/case-studies/lisbon-case-study-floods-data-catalogue/) Geospatial & Operations ### [Turning geospatial data into action for real teams](/case-studies/lisbon-case-study-floods-data-catalogue/) Turning mapping and data into actionable insight. [Read case study](/case-studies/lisbon-case-study-floods-data-catalogue/) [ ![](media/screens/virtual-venue-wembley-stadium.webp) ](/case-studies/urban-planning-and-management-platform/) Smart Cities ### [Urban planning and management for Lagos](/case-studies/urban-planning-and-management-platform/) Territorial information and planning workflows for municipal teams and residents. [Read case study](/case-studies/urban-planning-and-management-platform/) ## Awards and recognition Independent programmes and partner awards for product delivery. - [ ![WSA Portugal 2025 programme mark](/media/logos/wsa-portugal.svg) WSA Portugal 2025 — City as a Platform →](blog/award-city-as-a-platform-wsa-portugal) - [ ![Google Cloud Partner badge](/media/logos/google-solution-partner-award-logo.svg) Google Cloud Solution Partner of the Year →](blog/award-google-cloud-partner-2022) ## Built on infrastructure that doesn’t fail. ![Google](/media/logos/google-logo-horizontal.svg) Our products run on Google Cloud and Google Maps Platform, infrastructure used at global scale. As a Premier Partner, we build for operations that cannot stop. [See our Google partnership](google/) ## Running a major event or a city? Let’s talk. [Talk to us](contact/) Blog ## Insights from real product and operational work What we learn from building software used in real environments. [Read the blog](blog/) [ ](/blog/the-journey-of-focus-bc-told-by-the-founders/) Product & Company ### [How product thinking changes delivery in complex environments](/blog/the-journey-of-focus-bc-told-by-the-founders/) A practical look at how stronger products improve delivery and long-term value. [Read article](/blog/the-journey-of-focus-bc-told-by-the-founders/) [ ](/blog/virtual-venue-to-support-fiba-s-event-operations-for-basketball-world-cups-2026-and-2027/) News ### [Virtual Venue to support FIBA’s event operations for Basketball World Cups](/blog/virtual-venue-to-support-fiba-s-event-operations-for-basketball-world-cups-2026-and-2027/) Venue planning, team collaboration, and sustainable operations across major tournaments. [Read article](/blog/virtual-venue-to-support-fiba-s-event-operations-for-basketball-world-cups-2026-and-2027/) [ ](/blog/focus-bc-at-smart-city-expo-world-congress-barcelona/) Smart Cities ### [From fragmented systems to connected city operations](/blog/focus-bc-at-smart-city-expo-world-congress-barcelona/) Why operational integration matters more than generic smart city narratives. [Read article](/blog/focus-bc-at-smart-city-expo-world-congress-barcelona/)