N-able, Inc. (NYSE:NABL) has announced a new partnership with Manchester City Football Club, becoming the club’s official cybersecurity provider, according to a company statement.
Under the agreement, the cybersecurity firm will deploy its AI-driven security solutions to safeguard Manchester City’s global IT infrastructure, protecting critical systems and sensitive data across the club’s digital operations. N-able’s technology will be integrated into the club’s existing systems and platforms.
The collaboration will also include branding opportunities for N-able across Manchester City’s digital channels as well as within the physical assets linked to both the men’s and women’s first-team operations.
“Manchester City is a leading global brand within sport and beyond and with that comes the requirement for us to continually invest in technology and services to protect our people, our data, and our operations,” said James Tennant, Director of Technology – Information Security at City Football Group.
N-able provides an AI-powered cybersecurity platform used by more than 500,000 organizations worldwide. The company, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, focuses on strengthening business resilience through its security solutions.
“The best teams in the world don’t just perform, they protect what makes performance possible,” said Vikram Ramesh, Chief Marketing Officer at N-able. “Manchester City operates at elite speed, across global markets, with zero tolerance for disruption.”
Manchester City FC, established in 1894, plays its home matches at the Etihad Stadium, which has a capacity of 53,000 spectators, and also operates facilities including the Joie Stadium and the City Football Academy. The club has been recognized by Brand Finance as the most valuable football club brand in the Premier League.