Atos UK has recorded high half year profits with growth of 6.7 percent.

The news was released on Friday as the Olympic opening ceremony started, Atos is a key IT partner to the event.

Atos UK appointed Ursula Morgenstern as CEO at the start of the year, and has since enjoyed strong market growth despite the declining revues of many European businesses.

The reports of growth come as Atos receives an extension of five-years with the Welsh Government, as part of a contract valued at £70 million.