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38 | Tees Business Meet Boro’s new signing! Cornerstone Business Solutions have agreed to become the Official Technology Partner of Middlesbrough Football Club for the 2015-16 season. T he new deal will see Preston Farmbased IT experts Cornerstone become an official partner of MFC, extending their strong ties to the club as the firm looks to build on its success on Teesside. Middlesbrough FC’s chief operating officer Mark Ellis said: “We are delighted that Cornerstone have further strengthened their links by becoming the club’s Official Technology Partner. “We have a great relationship with Chris and his team and we look forward to developing that relationship further.” Cornerstone managing director Chris Petty added: “We at Cornerstone value our strong links with the football club. “This new partnership shows our commitment in supporting the club and our continued growth within the Tees Valley region.” Since 2013, Cornerstone have run the Riverside Stadium’s Generation Red Family Zone in partnership with MFC, a project that played a major part in helping Boro win the Family Club of the Year gong at last year’s Football League Awards. Launched in 2008 at the height of the credit crunch, Cornerstone provides business-critical technologies including network upgrades, software repairs, start-up Joining forces: Cornerstone MD Chris Perry (left) with Middlesbrough FC’s Mark Ellis. packages and advice on streamlining for established businesses. Apart from MFC, its growing corporate client portfolio includes Cameron’s Brewery and Butterwick Hospice, while it has also teamed up with global giants IBM, Microsoft and Cisco to provide technology solutions for businesses. IT issues holding you hostage? 0845 223 2400 | www.cornerstonebs.co.uk