Intercity Technology Ltd - Experts & Thought Leaders

Intercity has signed a new sporting deal with Bristol Bears that will see it move into the South West for the first time. The technology solutions provider, which marked 40 years in business in 2026, has become an official club partner ahead of the 2026/27 season in an agreement that will see it support IT Managed Services, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Communications for the rapidly expanding men’s and women’s teams. Major positive impact With technology playing an increasingly critical role in elite sport, the company will support the Bears as the club continues to invest in innovation on and off the field. The one-year deal will also see Intercity become the official lower back-of-shirt partner for Bristol Bears Women, who has recently made the high-profile signing of England Red Roses legend Ellie Kildunne. Oliver Hayward, Chief Revenue Officer at Intercity, commented: “This is a major milestone for our business, giving us a new presence in the South West, whilst also extending our footprint in the sporting world - where we already have similar agreements with Birmingham City Football Club and Edgbaston. Bristol Bears and Bristol Bears Women are very ambitious and share our values of developing talent and delivering a major positive impact to the communities we both operate in.” Modern high-performance sport He continued: “There is a real buzz around rugby in the city, and we want to equip both teams with the robust IT foundations and technology innovations they require to make the most of performance analytics and the matchday experience.” “The sponsorship element of the deal will also raise awareness of the Intercity name in a relatively untapped area for us, with stadium branding, digital engagement and, the icing on the cake, our logo on the lower backs of the Bristol Bears Women’s shirts.” Through the partnership, Intercity will support Bristol Bears’ continued growth and innovation in Premiership rugby, recognizing the vital role technology plays in modern high-performance sport. It also reflects a shared commitment to developing talent. Just as Bristol Bears Women are committed to growing the women's game, the Birmingham headquartered firm is dedicated to creating opportunities for women in technology through career development, apprenticeships, graduate pathways and mentoring. Developing female talent Daisie Mayes, Bears Women General Manager, added her support: "We're delighted to welcome Intercity to Bristol Bears. Its commitment to developing female talent and creating opportunities for women in technology really resonates with what we're building within our women's program.” “Having its support as our lower back-of-shirt partner is a fantastic endorsement of our ambitions, and we're excited to work together as we continue to grow the team and inspire the next generation." High-performance environments Intercity's community focus also mirrors the work of the Bristol Bears Foundation, with the technology company supporting charities including Acorns Children's Hospice, the Army Benevolent Fund and Kids Village to make a lasting impact beyond the workplace. Bristol Bears CEO Tom Tainton concluded: “As we continue to invest in high-performance environments across our men's and women's programmes, we're excited to work alongside Intercity, a partner that truly understands the vital role technology plays in enabling success both on and off the field.”

Intercity has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.  The Intercity managed SOC delivers comprehensive 24/7/365 security protection, defending against threats with SIEM (Security Incident Event Management) and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) while ensuring identities and access remain secure. Robust defensive capabilities This is achieved through robust defensive capabilities within the Microsoft Security stack This is achieved through robust defensive capabilities within the Microsoft Security stack, including Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM to detect and report threats in real time, alongside Microsoft Defender for XDR to contain and isolate cyber breaches. Charlie Blakemore, Intercity’s Chief Executive Officer, explained: “Joining MISA is a great milestone for us, because it underlines the work our team is already doing every day to keep our customers safe.” “With the threat landscape evolving so quickly, and more businesses impacted daily, this has never been more important. Working together with Microsoft means we can contain and isolate potential breaches before they can spread. For our customers, that means they can focus on running their business, knowing their people, data and systems are more secure."  Vibrant ecosystem Maria Thomson, Director at Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, added: “The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security vendors across the globe.” “Our members, like Intercity, share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster.” Established in 2018 to bring together Microsoft leaders, & security vendors, MISA focuses on collaborating to combat security threats and create a safer environment for all. Its mission is to provide intelligent, industry-pioneering security solutions that work together to help protect organizations at the speed and scale of AI in an ever-increasing threat landscape. 

When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, a world of uncertainty unfolded for those doing business in the UK and the EU. The referendum was passed in July 2016. Including subsequent delays, the separation was completed after four years in January 2020, with a transition period ending December 2020. Even with the deadlines past, there are still pockets of uncertainty stemming from the separation. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How has Brexit affected the security industry?