LAFC partners with global cyber protection leader Acronis and welcomes TeamLogic IT as #CyberFit delivery partner

LOS ANGELES, California, September 14, 2021 - The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced today a new partnership with global cyber protection leader Acronis, the official Cyber Protection Partner of LAFC. The partnership will be supported by TeamLogic IT, a national provider of technology services, who will enable the delivery of Acronis cyber protection solutions to LAFC.

"The protection of our data is paramount to our business operations at LAFC," said LAFC Co-President & CBO, Larry Freedman. "LAFC has complex and diverse needs with numerous business units operating across multiple platforms in several locations. We are proud to partner with Acronis, the proven global leader in cyber protection, to safeguard our data from the field to the front office and beyond."

LAFC joins sports teams around the world who have chosen to partner with Acronis Cyber Protect, an innovative Machine Intelligence (MI) enhanced solution that integrates data protection with cybersecurity, prevents cyberattacks, and helps teams avoid downtime. Acronis combines automation and integration, ensuring the prevention, detection, response, recovery, and analysis needed to safeguard all workloads while streamlining protection efforts. Acronis cyber protection provides the safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) services required to protect the modern sport.

"Acronis has had a long-standing presence with protecting European soccer teams, so it is an honor to bring our first #CyberFit Sports Partnership to Major League Soccer with Los Angeles Football Club," said Acronis Vice President and General Manager, Americas, Pat Hurley. "Partnering with TeamLogic IT, we'll support LAFC and keep their workloads protected from today's cyber threats. Acronis' innovative cyber protection technologies and services will help LAFC stay at the top of their #CyberFit game."

LAFC is the first MLS club to partner with Acronis and joins more than 60 global sports clubs, most of which are involved in the Acronis #TeamUp initiative which offers managed service providers (MSP) innovative ways to grow their business with Acronis by tapping into the exciting world of sports marketing.

To learn more about Acronis' extensive sports partnership program, please register to attend the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour 2021, kicking off in Miami, Florida on October 25, 2021.

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is the newest MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. The 2019 MLS Supporter's Shield winners, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000 seat Banc of California Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles.

TeamLogic IT is a national provider of technology solutions that businesses rely on for best-in-class managed IT services. Local offices provide companies of all sizes with the IT support they need to minimize downtime and improve productivity. Services include proactive cybersecurity protection, cloud computing, backup and disaster recovery and business continuity. With more than 225 independently owned and operated locations across North America, TeamLogic IT fills the void in the marketplace for a trusted technology advisor. Visit TeamLogicIT.com.