Manchester City have secured a new partnership with cybersecurity firm N-able. The company will become the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner for both men’s and women’s teams, which is absolutely brilliant news for the Blues.
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The agreement sees City boost their digital defenses significantly. AI powered security technology will be deployed across the club’s operations. This forms part of City’s ongoing strategy to protect their systems and data as they operate as a global sporting brand.
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N-able’s Chief Marketing Officer Vikram Ramesh emphasized the alignment between his company and Manchester City. “The best teams in the world don’t just perform, they protect what makes performance possible,” Ramesh explained.
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He highlighted City’s demanding operational environment. “Manchester City operates at elite speed across global markets with zero tolerance for disruption. That’s exactly the environment N-able was built for,” he said, which is frankly spot on from the American firm.
Requirement to Protect People and Data
James Tennant serves as Director of Technology Information Security at City Football Group. He outlined why the club pursued this partnership and made it clear investment was essential.
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“Manchester City is a leading global brand within sport and beyond. With that comes the requirement for us to continually invest in technology and services,” Tennant said. He stressed the importance of comprehensive protection. “We need to protect our people, our data, and our operations. N-able offers advanced end to end solutions,” he explained.
Brand Will Feature Across Matchday Assets
N-able will gain visibility through digital platforms and matchday branding, while the partnership covers both the men’s and women’s sides and reflects the growing commercial value of the women’s game at elite level. It also comes at a time when clubs are engaging fans across more digital touchpoints, from official content to live scores, making strong cybersecurity measures more important than ever.
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City continues to expand their commercial portfolio. Technology partnerships form a key part of their strategy. The focus on cybersecurity demonstrates how modern football clubs must protect themselves against digital threats.
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