FC Barcelona names Official Cybersecurity Partner
James Thorpe
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FC Barcelona and Fortinet have signed a major sponsorship agreement.
The new partnership will see the global provider become Espai Barça’s new Official Cybersecurity Partner for the next three seasons, until 30 June 2028.
FC Barcelona & Fortinet
According to Fortinet, FC Barcelona will enable a secure digital environment for its Spotify Camp Nou facilities by leveraging the company’s Security Fabric platform.
The alliance between the club and Fortinet is part of the sponsorship program associated with the future Spotify Camp Nou.
This project has been made possible thanks to shared goals of integrating the most innovative technological systems into the future stadium.
FC Barcelona is committed to turning Espai Barça into an international innovation hub.
This partnership also represents a new opportunity for the sponsorship program, created specifically for one of the most important projects in the Club’s history.
“Building on Fortinet’s history”
“Espai Barça must be the catalyst for the Club’s digital transformation and cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar,” commented Juli Guiu, Vice President, Marketing Area, FC Barcelona.
“Our alliance with Fortinet ensures that our facilities will have the most advanced protection and a secure digital environment for all those who visit the stadium.
“This collaboration highlights our commitment to innovation and technology and the club’s commitment to offer the best experience.”
“Building on Fortinet’s history of cybersecurity innovation spanning more than 20 years, we’re proud to support FC Barcelona’s ambitious vision to create an international innovation hub powered by industry leading, cutting-edge technologies,” added John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer, Fortinet.
“Our shared goal of developing Spotify Camp Nou into one of the world’s leading stadiums is made possible by leveraging the Fortinet Security Fabric platform to secure its digital environment.”
