Blues signs up for tech transformation with new IT partner

Birmingham-based Intercity, an IT and cloud solutions provider, has become the official IT support partner for Birmingham City Football Club.

The three-year deal will aim to improve the club’s digital infrastructure, including upgrades to IT systems, cloud servers and network connectivity.

Intercity will also provide matchday stadium support and cybersecurity training.

The partnership follows Intercity’s collaboration with Edgbaston Stadium & Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

Charlie Blakemore, CEO of Intercity, said: “This strategic partnership represents a great synergy between two Birmingham-based organisations with deep and passionate roots in the city. Our focus will be on helping the football club with its digital transformation, a critical journey that will boost operations and allow them to focus on their performance both on and off the field.

“We have always prioritised building strong partnerships within the community and adding Birmingham City Football Club to our roster is not only a tremendous honour, but a fantastic vehicle for doing good in the local areas we operate in. There is a real vision and desire from the owners to use football to regenerate places and lives and we will ensure they can do that through the most appropriate use of technology and by driving shared connections in the city.”

Garry Cook, CEO of Birmingham City Football Club, said: “We took over just eighteen months ago, and the focus was on fixing and building the football club. To do that you need the right technical skillset and Intercity is the best in the business when it comes to IT solutions – signing the partnership deal was an easy decision.”