SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland. UK-based Reading FC today
named Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, as its Official
Cyber Protection Partner. Under the #Cyberfit delivery partner
Westcoast Cloud, Acronis will provide the organisation with a full
suite of cyber protection solutions to protect the team's data
assets and optimise workflow, facilitating the team to perform at
its best on and off the field.
As part of the partnership, the club will benefit from Acronis's
array of online security solutions to thwart cyberattacks and
ensure the prevention, detection, response, recovery, and analysis
needed to safeguard all areas of modern-day elite sports
business.
Westcoast Cloud, a trusted leader in the cloud industry,
enabling its partners to achieve and exceed their business goals,
connected with the club's former front-of-shirt sponsors Westcoast
Limited. Based in Theale, Westcoast Cloud will offer the club
trusted advice, training, and a full suite of Microsoft cloud
solutions, helping the business drive productivity.
Head of Commercial at Reading Football Club, Tim Kilpatrick
said: "We're delighted to announce this Partnership with Acronis
and Westcoast Cloud. As a club, our IT and data Infrastructure are
crucial to our business operation. As we look to enhance our
expertise and offering in this area, working with world leaders in
this field, such as Acronis and Westcoast Cloud, will ensure we are
protected for all eventualities. We look forward to working with
Acronis and supporting them in their business growth plans."
One of the solutions Reading FC will be using is Acronis Cyber
Protect, which provides fast and reliable backup and AI-based
anti-malware, accessible from a single and intuitive console.
Acronis VP of Europe, Türkiye, and Israel, Ronan
McCurtin said: "We value the Cyber Protection partnership with
Reading FC and Westcoast Cloud. 2022 has seen a new wave of
cyberattacks on sports teams. That's why it's important for sports
teams to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. With Acronis
solutions, our sports partners stay protected against evolving
cyber threats."
Managing Director at Westcoast Cloud, Mark Davies added: "We are
delighted to be partnering with Reading Football Club and Acronis
in supporting the football club with their cybersecurity
requirements. This is one of the biggest areas of concerns for
companies in the modern era and providing a secure and robust
solution with Acronis is paramount in protecting the clubs'
assets."
The Acronis TeamUp programme is a unique opportunity for managed
service providers (MSPs) to deliver Acronis Cyber Protection
Solutions to world-class sports teams on behalf of Acronis and
enjoy a rich world of sports benefits and brand exposure.
About Acronis:
Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For more information, visit www.acronis.com.