Birmingham 2022 names PTI Digital as venue technology service provider
Birmingham 2022 has signed a new partnership with PTI Digital, which designates the consultancy firm as the Commonwealth Games official venue technology service provider.
PTI will leverage its venue knowledge and expertise to support the Birmingham 2022 organisers on the deployment of technology services, as well as offering on-the-ground expertise gained from working on major sporting events, including the Ryder Cup, the Cricket World Cup and Formula One.
“It’s been as pleasure to work with PTI for these Games,” said Laurence Smith, head of venue technology at Birmingham 2022.
“Their sports and venue specific expertise, combined with major event delivery knowledge as well as their exceptional partnership approach, have proved a great asset to my team, and this will continue through Games-time.
“We are also pleased that PTI is contributing to our legacy and sustainability strategy by redeploying key Games infrastructure to enhance network capability at other sports venues, thereby providing a lasting benefit to sport in the UK.”
Mike Bohndiek, chief executive of PTI, added: “The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is the largest event ever to be held in the West Midlands and one of the biggest events staged in the United Kingdom since Glasgow 2014 and London 2012 and the past decade has seen unparalleled growth in the technological demands of staging major events.
“We are really delighted to be able to bring our experience to ensure we help Birmingham 2022 set a new benchmark for major events.”
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