The Ryder Cup Signs It Supplier
The Ryder Cup has announced a new partnership with IT services company CDW.
Under terms of the agreement, the London-based business has been named the Ryder Cup’s official IT services supplier and will provide equipment and services at the 2023 Ryder Cup to support the biennial golf tournament’s ‘technology needs’.
According to CDW, its infrastructure and services will be used to ‘connect the experience to spectators across the week of activities’ at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.
CDW will also focus on driving data-first digital experiences, sourcing sustainable solutions, and high security across the tournament.
Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer of the European Tour group, said, “Technology is at the heart of our vision to create one of the most intelligent, immersive, and sustainable venues ever seen at a global sporting event.
“For this, we needed an IT Services partner that was able to provide us with best-in-class technology and expertise to deploy, transit and set up a technology network capable of connecting hundreds of thousands of spectators, media and players for the ultimate live sport experience”.
JD Hupp, Managing Director for CDW UK and International added, “CDW is thrilled to be the Official IT Services Supplier to the 2023 Ryder Cup, and we plan to leverage our wide range of IT solutions and services to support the complex technology needs of the event.
“As the sports landscape continues to evolve, our strong relationship with the Ryder Cup showcases the power of partnership and the importance of innovation between technology and sports. Our expertise in solutions integration will allow us to deliver best-in-class technologies, enabling the ultimate fan and player experience.”
The 44th Ryder Cup will be held in September to October 2023 and is expected to bring in a global television audience of 600 million.
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