Fortinet Becomes Official Cybersecurity Partner of the European
Tour
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated
cybersecurity solutions today announced a multi-year partnership
with the European Tour. As an Official Tour Partner and Official
Cybersecurity Partner, Fortinet will provide its expertise and
innovative security solutions to support the Tour’s digital
innovation journey.
The European Tour hosts one of the largest and most complex
“Bring Your Own Device” environments in the sports industry, with
up to 25,000 fans, media and key stakeholders attending tournaments
each day on its flagship European Tour - which becomes the DP World
Tour next season - spread across a 47-tournament season in 27
countries. The Fortinet Security Fabric - which offers a broad set
of automated, integrated solutions supported by advanced threat
intelligence and AI-enabled security services - will enable the
European Tour to enhance its security analytics, reporting and
response capabilities at tournaments, as well as implement a
zero-trust security approach.
The European Tour also operates a hybrid cloud environment for
its office and tournament-based services around the globe. By
partnering with Fortinet, the Tour will benefit from Fortinet’s
adaptive cloud security solutions to bring advanced security, broad
visibility and control across the Tour’s cloud infrastructures and
increase the speed of its operations.
Speaking about the new partnership Michael Cole, Chief
Technology Officer at The European Tour, said; “In recent years we
have pioneered the Tournament-As-A-Service concept, which packages
intelligent and connected golf course systems into a cloud-based
'smart city' solution that can be rolled out at any tournament. As
we continue to bring this concept to life, Fortinet’s platform
approach, through its Security Fabric offering, will further
enhance the management, monitoring and agility of this complex
operation and make sure we give our various stakeholders – whether
that be fans, media, partners or players – an exceptional and
secure experience.”
John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet, said; “The
European Tour delivers an amazing experience – in equal measure for
their fans and world class golfers. As the European Tour’s Official
Cybersecurity Partner, our company will bring its deep expertise in
cybersecurity innovation to the world of golf. We are thrilled to
be working together with the European Tour, to accelerate its
digital innovation journey thanks to the Fortinet Security Fabric,
enabling broad visibility, seamless integration and granular
control and automation.”
Max Hamilton, Commercial Director at the European Tour, added;
“Following the ongoing and extensive transformation of the European
Tour’s technological landscape, we have been keen to find a new
partner that will help protect our investments and keep us at the
forefront of technology in sport. Technology plays such an integral
role in modern golf and Fortinet’s innovation and expertise will
enhance our ability to successfully deliver a secure experience.
It’s a true partnership in every sense of the word and further
demonstrates our excellent commercial momentum.”
About the European Tour groupThe European Tour
group is ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our
guiding principles of
being innovative, inclusive and global.
Innovative: We are driving innovation in
golf through the creation of award-winning content, pioneering
tournament formats and the use of the latest technology and
inventive fan engagement. We have recognized the need for golf to
modernize for future fans and we are committed to engaging new
audiences whilst respecting the tradition of our sport.
Inclusive: We are committed to include all
who share a love for the game of golf. We are passionate about a
closer collaboration with the women’s game, disability golf and
promoting the health benefits of playing golf.
Global: Since the European Tour was formed
in 1972, players from 37 different countries have won tournaments,
while our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in
more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200
global broadcast hours for each event. We also enjoy the support of
many of the world’s leading business brands with Rolex, BMW,
Callaway, DP World, Emirates, Workday and Zoom as Official
Partners.
The European Tour group also manages the developmental Challenge
Tour and the Legends Tour (formerly known as the Staysure Tour)
which is the men’s professional golf tour for members aged 50 and
older.
The European Tour group is also the Managing Partner of Ryder
Cup Europe, the body which, alongside the PGA of America,
administers golf’s greatest team contest, the Ryder Cup.
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