Cisco Partners With Extreme Sailing Series
OC Sport, the organiser and owner of the Extreme Sailing Series, has announced its collaboration with Cisco to offer WiFi services throughout its event venues for the 2016 Series.
The technology company will provide exclusive networking solutions that will transform wireless connectivity at the Extreme Sailing Series public Race Villages, VIP lounges and on the water.
The first venue at which members of the public, race officials and sailors will benefit from the Cisco WiFi solutions will be Cardiff – the third act of the 2016 season -on 23rd June. As an official series supplier, Cisco will provide similar facilities at the remaining acts of 2016.
The partnership will complement the SAP technical partnership, which has benefitted the Series since 2012.
Lorcan Burke, director of business development, office of the CTO, Service Provider Mobility, Cisco said: “OC Sport has changed the face of sailing championships with the Extreme Sailing Series, giving fans an up close and personal experience. Cisco is committed to making cities and communities smarter with innovative WiFi and mobile technology. We look forward to working together to support a connected and engaged audience with access to the online race village portal, social media channels, and much more.”
Andy Tourell, event director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Cisco onboard. The Extreme Sailing Series is at the leading edge of sailing and it is only right that we engage with a company of Cisco’s pedigree to continue innovating the way that we all communicate, enhancing the experience for all stakeholders: public, teams, VIPs, race management and the world’s media.
“The Extreme Sailing Series fan base is a discerning and technologically sophisticated one and having state-of the-art communication service at all our host venues is a vital ingredient in the delivery of a world-class modern sporting event.”
