Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club (ICTFC) has signed up Scottish IT company Converged Communication Solutions as its first IT partner.
The club made the deal in order to upgrade its IT systems and invest in technology that is hoped to improve digital engagement with fans.
Since last autumn, Converged has supported ICTFC’s investment in new laptops and other computer hardware at the Caledonian Stadium.
The independent IT firm has also managed the club’s transition to Office 365, installed new data back-up systems and firewall solutions, and controlled the migration and management of the club’s data to secure cloud-based systems.
In the longer-term, Converged will assist ICTFC by providing ongoing IT support and desktop device management, servicing of onsite infrastructure, software licencing and maintaining effective cyber security measures.
The partnership will also see Converged deliver cyber security training sessions to ICTFC staff and players.
ICTFC chief executive Scot Gardiner said: “We have been very impressed with the seamless installation of the new systems by Converged and the ease with which staff have transitioned over to them - this is very much an investment for the future.
“Creating long-term partnerships with established businesses such as Converged is important to ICTFC, as their knowledge and insight is hugely beneficial.”
Converged managing director Neil Christie said: “The past year has underlined the need for all organisations to have up-to-date, robust, efficient and secure IT systems in place, and which can support their future growth.
“Working with ICTFC underlines the commitment to the Highland capital and wider region that we first made in 2018 when we opened our office in the city.
“Having assisted the club in laying technical foundations on which its short and long-term digital ambitions to enhance the fan experience can be built, we look forward to supporting them in bringing those to life.”
Converged Communication Solutions is an Aberdeen-headquartered IT support, telephony and Internet service provider.
Established in 2005, the company has grown from a two-man operation to around 30 staff.
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