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Vertiv data center solutions to support Columbus Crew SC
Vertiv teams up with Columbus Crew SC as the supplier of data center infrastructure at its new stadium .
systems , monitoring and management hardware and software .
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , will be a Founding Partner and Official Data Center Equipment Provider of Columbus Crew SC as the club moves into its new home , New Crew Stadium , in July .
Vertiv will equip the data center supporting the team ’ s administrative and in-game IT needs , as well as sponsor a customer experience center in the stadium showcase area featuring Vertiv racks , power , cooling and IT management systems enabling a high-tech , connected fan experience .
Vertiv is headquartered in Columbus but the chief motivation for the partnership extends beyond a shared hometown .
“ The Crew have become a Columbus fixture , and the new stadium is something the entire community can celebrate and enjoy . The team and organization are stewards of a global game , and their success can be traced to countless international influences ,” said Gary Niederpruem , Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Vertiv .
“ We see a lot of ourselves in the Crew story , as a Columbus-headquartered , global organization leveraging our skills , passion and international reach to succeed at the highest levels .”
Vertiv infrastructure equipment will support the network that enables in-game experiences , including the scoreboard and digital signage , and point-of-sale systems throughout New Crew Stadium , as well as office and administrative IT systems for the club ’ s front office staff .
Vertiv is supplying all of the key critical digital infrastructure elements in a bespoke , integrated design , using standard building blocks of Vertiv ’ s Liebert , Avocent , Geist brands for racks , Uninterruptible Power Supply ( UPS ) systems , thermal management
Vertiv and the Crew will also be partnering on additional endeavors , including community service projects , to be announced at a later date .
“ The Crew is committed to providing a bestin-class experience for our supporters . We are proud to partner with Vertiv to design , build and service the infrastructure needed to deliver on this promise ,” said Stephen Lyons , Crew SC Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer . “ Vertiv ’ s equipment is critical to the operation of our videoboards , digital signage and point-of-sale systems and will elevate the entire match-day experience at our new stadium .” p
VERTIV ’ S EQUIPMENT IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION OF OUR VIDEOBOARDS , DIGITAL SIGNAGE AND POINT-OF- SALE SYSTEMS .
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