By Scott Wright
A GLASGOW IT company has secured a high-profile contract to provide services to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
North, until recently known as Boston Networks, has been appointed official network technology integrator to the event.
It builds on projects previously carried out by the company at major sporting events, including the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, and The Open Golf Championship.
The Birmingham win comes shortly after Boston consolidated its operations under a new brand, North.
Scott McEwan, group executive director, said: “We are thrilled to be part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, leading the delivery of an integrated and connected Games.
“Deployment of network integration and connectivity is at the core of our service offering and will underpin all of the critical technology services needed to successfully stage the Games.
“From the Glasgow 2014 Games, to many years of Ryder Cups and The Open Golf Championships, we understand the unique requirements of live sporting events shown on a global scale.”
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