Southampton Football Club has announced a renewed partnership with Acronis and Tailor Made Technologies (TMT) today. The agreement entails TMT providing the team with a comprehensive suite of Acronis cyber protection solutions to safeguard the team’s data assets and enhance data workflow. This collaboration aims to optimize the team’s performance both on and off the pitch.
Southampton FC, a professional football club playing in the EFL Championship, has chosen Acronis Cyber Protect as their preferred solution. This choice is based on the product’s ability to provide fast and reliable backup, AI-based anti-malware features, and an intuitive console that can be accessed from a single platform. By utilizing Acronis’ integrated approach, the club can eliminate any potential gaps in their cybersecurity system and ensure superior resiliency.
Huw Fielding, Director of IT at Southampton FC, emphasizes the importance of cyber protection for the club’s sensitive data, which includes information on thousands of fans. Fielding states, “Protecting the data we have been entrusted with is a significant priority for us, and we have the utmost confidence that Acronis’ solution, delivered by Tailor Made Technologies, will help us do so.”
Acronis’ solutions are developed based on the Five Vectors of Cyber Protection— Safety, Accessibility, Privacy, Authenticity, and Security (SAPAS). This approach ensures that Acronis solutions provide the highest level of security while also allowing authorized individuals easy access to data that is both authentic and tamper-free. The partnership with Southampton FC further solidifies Acronis’ commitment to delivering the best-in-class cybersecurity solutions.
TMT, as the Official Acronis Delivery Partner, will be responsible for delivering the solution. With over 29 years of experience in managed IT, cyber security, and communication solutions, TMT is well-equipped to meet Southampton FC’s cyber security needs. CEO of TMT, Darren Scott-Healey, expresses his excitement about the partnership, emphasizing their industry-leading expertise and technical support that will help enhance the club’s operations and performance.
Ronan McCurtin, Vice President of Sales Europe, Turkey, and Israel at Acronis, also expresses his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “We are proud to be renewing our partnership with Southampton FC, one of the best known and liked clubs in English football. We are thankful that the team shares our vision and passion for cyber protection, and we are excited to work with TMT, who will deliver our first-class cyber protection solutions to protect the workloads of the club.”
This renewed partnership between Southampton FC, Acronis, and TMT aims to strengthen the club’s cybersecurity infrastructure while ensuring optimal performance both on and off the pitch. By leveraging Acronis’ cutting-edge solutions and TMT’s expertise in managed technologies, Southampton FC is positioned to defend its operations, enhance performance, and strive for promotion.
For more information about Acronis #CyberFit Sports Partnerships, interested individuals can visit https://acronis.sport/. This partnership represents Acronis’ commitment to cybersecurity in the world of sports and reinforces their dedication to providing top-notch cyber protection solutions.